This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on September 23, 2008). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Sometime between September 20th and September 23rd, I thought this stuff was interesting. You might think so too!
- Flickr: Genres: Genre artwork for iTunes or any other use you see fit.
- Custom Genre Artwork for iTunes 8: iTunes 8 ships with a total of 52 genre artwork images, which are plain jpeg files contained in the software's application bundle, and a property list file determines which image is assigned to which genre. Customizing iTunes's genre artwork is as simple as copying an image file into the application bundle and editing the plist file.
- Bartell launches free CFL bulb recycling program: Bartell Drugs is providing free recycling of compact fluorescent light bulbs at its 56 locations in the Northwest. The drugstore chain is working with Seattle-based Total Reclaim to collect and recycle the bulbs, which contain small amounts of mercury. The stores will accept mini-twists, flood, globe, 3-way bulbs and other CFL bulbs. Fluorescent tube lights aren't being accepted.
- MPAA causes ‘Zack and Miri’ Poster to become BETTER: Zack and Miri Make A Porno, the next film to be released by Clerks creator, Kevin Smith, has had some issues in the past with the MPAA, mostly dealing with the final rating of the film. Now, however, the MPAA has complained about the theatrical poster for the film. The new poster…is Smith’s comeback to their decision to prevent the first poster from being used.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G: After years of "they really should…" conversations, Nikon's finally updating one of their old standard primes with internal autofocus for D40/40x/60 compatibility. Good choice for the first to arrive, too. No word on price yet. Worth noting in the preview image and info: M-M/A switch, metal mounting ring, supplied bayonet-style lens hood, filter ring does not rotate during focus, and it's now a Canon-size 58mm thread (rather than the old standard 52).
- Microsoft’s ‘I’m a PC’ ad images made on Macs: Four of the images that Microsoft made available on its PressPass site today display the designation "Adobe Photoshop C3 Macintosh" when their file properties are examined. The images appear to be frames from the television ads that Microsoft will launch later today. (Yes, this is petty and silly. It's also really amusing.)