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Twitter Updates for 2010-08-27

nohat — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

comfort food for an uncomfortable day (@ Sonoma Chicken Coop Skyport) http://4sq.com/5pSlPR #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-24

nohat — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Steve's Guide to Ground Zero http://budiansky.blogspot.com/2010/08/steves-guide-to-sacred-precincts-of.html #
@beingchelsea get well soon Chelsea! Sounds like you've been suffering lately, and my thoughts are with you. in reply to beingchelsea #
@merriamwebster Oh dear, everything is so…different. Why do I have to I have to click through to view pronunciations? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-23

nohat — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

did beer cooler sous vide steaks today. Turned out deliciously perfect, although the cooler lost heat more rapidly than I would have liked #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-22

nohat — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

is cooking chicken breast tenders sous vide in a beer cooler #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-21

nohat — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

RT @FakeAPStylebook: Strunk & White sure were a couple of dicks, weren’t they? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-20

nohat — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

@rnewman Isn't it ironic, don't you think? in reply to rnewman #
@TheFoodLab Hi Kenji, love your recipes and articles! What happened to step 2 in the sous vide rack of lamb recipe? http://is.gd/ephbT in reply to TheFoodLab #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-12

nohat — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Do you think Sookie Stackhouse has an e-mail account? #
@mrsnewman I once had hiccups for 3 straight days. Nothing is more terrifying than waking up and immediately hiccuping in reply to mrsnewman #
Metal bowls in the microwave—not a bad idea! Who knew? "On Food and Zapping" – http://nyti.ms/bApujU #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-06

nohat — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Listening to @spencerchen swear like a sailor while he loses in Wii Tennis to our intern in reply to spencerchen #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-05

nohat — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Ugh. When did this place get belly dancers? Belly dancing– (@ Cafe Artemis) http://4sq.com/UsMFC #
Hooray! Prop 8 ruled unconstitutional! http://prop8trialtracker.com/2010/08/04/breaking-prop-8-ruled-unconstitutional/ #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-04

nohat — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I just became the mayor of camille's sidewalk cafe on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/ctfwCQ #
Michael Bublé's raison d'être is to be cougar bait, right? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-02

nohat — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

New menu board, new sign, posted application to change ownership. Hope the food is the same (@ Rincon Sabroso) http://4sq.com/ajOMhD #

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-01

nohat — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I just unlocked the "I'm on a boat!" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cS0OFy #
Sailin' (@ Santa Cruz Harbor w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/aIbsC5 #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-30

nohat — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I just ousted @jpeepz as the mayor of cheese steak shop on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bMFSSf #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-29

nohat — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge's Taxonomy http://is.gd/dP6mH #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-28

nohat — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Hot lard with cracklins http://yfrog.com/0iu8ruj #
making fresh rendered lard http://yfrog.com/055y5j #
RT @erinlewis: My sister just said: If I go on twitter I don't have to twitter, right? I can just listen to people, yeah? Me: wild laugher #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-27

nohat — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

poor, pathetic east coasters, reduced to laboriously re-creating In-N-Out Double Doubles, instead of eating them fresh http://is.gd/dKWqo #
@rnewman there is a fantastic solution to the baggage claim problem, but like flying first class, it's quite pricey: FedEx. in reply to rnewman #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-26

nohat — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

it doesn't really matter if the top drops http://is.gd/dIZgs #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-23

nohat — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

@rnewman forgot to change your one-click ship to address? I had stuff sent to Tellme after I got laid off that way. in reply to rnewman #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-21

nohat — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

@mrsnewman alt + prtscn? in reply to mrsnewman #
@mrsnewman where are the twitpic screen caps? Your adoring fans want to see in reply to mrsnewman #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-20

nohat — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Fogbugz—the bug tracking system where if you want to be sure someone sees your bug updates, you send them a separate e-mail. #
FYI, when Miss Manners says "I beg your pardon!" what she means is "That was very rude!". http://www.denverpost.com/books/ci_14650429 #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-19

nohat — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

What is the deal with people pushing around dogs in strollers? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-13

nohat — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Awesome Polish wordplay http://www.economist.com/blogs/johnson/2010/07/johnson_1 #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-09

nohat — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I am quite certain if I died alone that once their food ran out that my cats would eat me. #
Yikes! Vet says Balthazar needs $1000 dental work. Am I a bad person for thinking I could get 10 new kitties for that kind of money? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-08

nohat — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I just ousted @braisinhussy as the mayor of Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/63lQQ1 #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-03

nohat — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

"soccer"—is that the sporting contest with a ball shaped like a C60 molecule? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-01

nohat — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I just became the mayor of Madhuban on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/8ZkcVK #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-29

nohat — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

WORST AMAZON SUGGESTION EVAR http://yfrog.com/5s73962523p #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-27

nohat — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

At the SJC open house—all the fun and excitement of going through airport security without any of the hassle of actually flying somewhere. #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-26

nohat — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

@mrsnewman better to just drink it all before you leave then ;-) in reply to mrsnewman #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-19

nohat — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

waited a long time for Sushi On The Run, but it was totally worth it #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-18

nohat — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

I just ousted @theschnack as the mayor of Zeytoun on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/72rW4f #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-16

nohat — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

@cupcake_muffin wedge-shaped scones are delicious and must be eaten with clotted cream in reply to cupcake_muffin #
@cupcake_muffin raspberry scones are delicious. I got no recipe, but make a big circle of dough and then slice into wedges before baking in reply to cupcake_muffin #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-15

nohat — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Quizno's has now officially joined Subway on my Do Not Eat list. FYI. #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-14

nohat — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Portable A/C from Costco: $400. Custom cut window insert from TAP Plastics for exhaust: $40. Taking a nap on a hot day in a cool room… #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-12

nohat — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

it's nice having a foreigner around, so you can laugh at things like "fun size" again #
I just became the mayor of camille's sidewalk cafe on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/ctfwCQ #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-08

nohat — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

I just ousted @angelheart704 as the mayor of TAP Plastics – Mountain View on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dnyt5Z #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-07

nohat — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

rt @ebertchicago "Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights." – John Wooden #
@mrsnewman we have a pool and you are welcome to it any time! in reply to mrsnewman #
attention voters in San Jose district 9: do not vote for homophobic fascist Larry Pegram, founder of hate group "Values Advocacy Council" #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-05

nohat — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

"marca global deportiva y de entretenimiento" is not "global brand sports and entertainment" but "global sports and entertainment brand" #
Google Translate has issues translating adjectival phrases from Spanish to English … #
when it comes to video recording and playback, I have to say that Android sucks. iPhone may be picky, but at least it's not just WRONG #
Finally got my USA-Spec iPod adapter installed in my car and now I can listen to Pandora while driving. #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-04

nohat — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

I <3 Cat Deeley. #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-30

nohat — Sun, 30 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

aka IHOK (@ International Kabob House) http://4sq.com/aW1m6a #
What's the economic incentive to provide a senior citizens' discount? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-29

nohat — Sat, 29 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

@breanut more squirrels than you can imagine! and you get to catch all of them! in reply to breanut #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-28

nohat — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

is recarbonating flat Pellegrino with his @sodastreamusa #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-27

nohat — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

@mrsnewman Brea doesn't count as one of the Newmen? Because it sounds like she maimed you today. Feel better! in reply to mrsnewman #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-25

nohat — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

No, kitties. They're Cats Cookies but they're for people. It says so on the container. Sorry. http://yfrog.com/08pllrj #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-22

nohat — Sat, 22 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

just can't get enough branch on power lines catching on fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYktDghfoFM #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-21

nohat — Fri, 21 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Mmmm fried chicken (@ 99 Chicken) http://4sq.com/7kE32W #
I just became the mayor of Red Brick Pizza on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/4Skovo #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-15

nohat — Sat, 15 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

@rnewman it's the same group that's never compiled anything on the command line and thinks that backslash should be the default separator in reply to rnewman #

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-14

nohat — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

@jansonw Thanks for updating the blog post! Now, about those tweaks… any insights you could provide on that? in reply to jansonw #
@jansonw why didn't you mention me by name in the blog post announcing the new Wikipedia logo? http://is.gd/c7Sat PS the new logo is awful #
My comments on the new Wikipedia logo. http://nohat.net/2010/the-awful-new-wikipedia-logo #
The new Wikipedia logo is an absolute travesty. I sure wish they'd asked for some feedback from me before deploying it. #

The awful new Wikipedia logo

nohat — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:29:30 +0000

new

old

So, apparently the Wikimedia foundation has deployed their new logo for Wikipedia. And I must say it looks horrible. While I am pleased that they’ve selected new characters for all the other pieces of the puzzle, and they’ve cleaned up those minor problems with the Devanagari and Japanese characters, overall the new logo is a total aesthetic failure.

It is too small. Why did they decrease the size of the logo? Is there a reason for this, or was it just done arbitrarily? I think the original size was just right, and in the new size the characters are just too small.

The anti-aliasing is crap. There is not enough contrast between the characters and the piece background. The characters should be black on a light gray background, not darkish medium gray on a lightish medium gray background.

The “shadow” of the back is too dark. It is very distracting in the new logo and makes it look almost like there is a small black piece on the front of the puzzle sphere. In the original logo, the shadow is a muted gray and doesn’t distract from the rest of the logo other than to enhance the sense of three-dimensionality.

Finally, and by far most importantly, the sense of texture from the engraved edges of the pieces, making it look it was constructed from actual puzzle pieces, is completely lost. Now it just looks like someone drew the idea of a puzzle onto a smooth sphere. The the three-dimensionality of the pieces in the old logo gave the logo a very satisfying sense of texture. I spent many hours getting the lighting and texture to look just right on the original logo, and in the new logo, it doesn’t appear anyone considered the aesthetics at all, and instead just focused on the “cool” factor of making the logo a “real” 3-D model and the “PC” factor of changing the character errors and selecting new characters for the hidden pieces.

Overall, the new logo is a total flop. I hope they revert back to the old logo until these major flaws can be addressed.

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Twitter Updates for 2010-05-13

nohat — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Twitter and Facebook being separate is getting so tiresome #
@yuzow It's coming, assuming the Peninsula NIMBY assholes don't succeed in stopping it. Follow the progress at http://cahsr.blogspot.com/ in reply to yuzow #