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by simon baird

Monday, March 08, 2010

"no cameras please"

mumma duck actually surprised me a bit. i looked down and an angry brown thing was chasing me! she tolerated the snaps but wasn't too happy about it. she was escorting the little ones who were meandering along and finding things to eat in the grass.

also I saw the possum again today. she stays in her spot even though it's rainy. and... she has a baby! i saw it peeping out of her pouch!

Joanna Newsom is getting more accessible...

Listen to Robin Pecknold from Fleet Foxes singing a Joanna song.

Then try the original (2 mins):
Long but interesting New York Times article:

Friday, March 05, 2010

I used to work here...

http://phluid61.tumblr.com/post/427052192/the-moat
Laugh. Then cry a little.

Areas where the iPad will reign, part 1

  • Education. Imagine your grade one kid and all her classmates got iPads. The iPad would have interactive lessons in every subject. Learn the alphabet, basic reading, basic arithmetic, etc, etc. Also, art and music. Touch screen finger painting. Virtual pianos. Etc. The software does cool things with connectivity within the class, for example messaging, group collaboration, educational games, plus some awesome stuff that no-one has thought of yet. Later on when the child is older, every text book they ever use in on their iPad.
  • Music. Already there is an astonishing array of amazingly capable music tools for iPhone. The multi-touch interface allows a high degree of expressiveness. These tools are hampered by a small screen...

actually he looks like a ringtail

I'm worried that I've blown his cover and he will be forced to find a
new spot.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

look what i found today

little guy has the best sleeping spot. i think it's a brushtail

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

oh what the heck..

OK Go rube goldberg machine is awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w

The making of... part 1/4 you should be able to click through to the other parts...

heart cats

sorry, can't help it..

Cat and theremin

Cat versus bat

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010

rain and backgammon

bad weather for ac/dc fans tonight