This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 4, 2009). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint).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 14:21 and 18:52, I thought this stuff was interesting. You might think so too!
- Why Your Avatar Matters: "A great avatar will help people remember you instantly. And you should use it everywhere, across the board. Use it on your blog if you have one (you should). Use it on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, everywhere. Even if people don’t automatically remember your name or your website, they’ll remember your avatar and make an association. When they see it again later, on another network or site, they’ll be more likely to pay attention, to friend you, and maybe remove a few of those degrees of separation."
- The 20 Worst Foods in America of 2009: "Uno Chicago Grill’s individual 2,310-calorie Classic Deep Dish is still the worst pizza that could pass your lips. Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s 2,430-calorie spaghetti and meatballs is a truly lethal plate of pasta. And Bob Evans’ 1,543-calorie banana pecan pancakes won’t just break your fast—they’ll destroy it. What’s more, we found 17 more deplorable dishes worthy of spots on our 'worst' list. For now, be sure to avoid them—but here’s to hoping these are 20 foods we won’t see on restaurant menus next year."
- Exclusive: Stephen King on J.K. Rowling, Stephenie Meyer: "Both Rowling and Meyer, they're speaking directly to young people. … The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can't write worth a darn. She's not very good."
- Ancient Fossil Find: This Snake Could Eat a Cow!: "Never mind the 40-foot snake that menaced Jennifer Lopez in the 1997 movie 'Anaconda.' Not even Hollywood could match a new discovery from the ancient world. Fossils from northeastern Colombia reveal the biggest snake ever discovered: a behemoth that stretched 42 to 45 feet long, reaching more than 2,500 pounds. 'This thing weighs more than a bison and is longer than a city bus,' enthused snake expert Jack Conrad of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, who was familiar with the find. 'It could easily eat something the size of a cow. A human would just be toast immediately.'"
- Masked Man Robs Stores With Klingon Sword: "Colorado Springs police are looking for a man who hit two 7-Eleven convenience stores early Wednesday, armed with a Klingon sword. Both clerks described the weapon as a Star Trek Klingon-type sword, called a 'Batleth' or 'bat'leth.'"