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Windows 7 Desktop Backgrounds

Aug 15. 2009

Yesterday, Wired Gadget Lab pronounced Windows 7 to be "Microsoft's best OS yet." This isn't saying much when you consider the unreliability of XP and the epic failure of Vista. Microsoft has yet to create a decent OS since Windows 2000, and even that is inferior to Mac OS X and Linux. However, I could not help but be wowed by the screenshots included in the article. No, not the features of the OS, but rather the colorful desktop backgrounds that are simply full of joie de vivre. According to Microsoft's Engineering Windows 7 blog, "Windows is for the whole world" and thus - "we wanted to recognize the global audience of Windows by seeking out illustrators with varied backgrounds and styles with...

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Art/Design, Asian, Food

Pho Tableware Set

Aug 15. 2009

I am loving this Pho tableware set! Designed by Omid Sadri: Inspired by the form of the Vietnamese lantern, this pho bowl set is intended to simplfy and enrich the experience of eating the famous Vietnamese soup. The bowl set makes it easier to carry the soup and its many condiments, while creating a new eating experience by progressively revealing the different layers. While it is designed for pho, J and I both agree that this set can also be used for other Asian dishes, such as authentic Japanese ramen, or Korea's many casserole dishes. Via Embracing All Things Fobby. ...

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Funny, Relationships

The 10 Levels of Intimacy in Today’s Communication

Aug 13. 2009

I saw this poignantly funny image in BuzzFeed today. I do, however, disagree with #7 - "Letter" - and petition to replace with with "Message Boards." Examining this with a bit more depth, I am reminded of one of my favorite Cracked articles, 7 Reasons the 21st Century is Making You Miserable. If you haven't read it, go do it now. You will find a new appreciation for fresh air and good old-fashioned means of social interaction such as face-to-face conversations. What do you think? Has technology (sadly) taken over our lives? ...

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Geek, Music, Video Games

Video Game Quintet

Aug 13. 2009

I have studied the piano since 5 and the violin since 8. I guess the 20+ years counts as a different generation of musical study, because they certainly didn't have geeky symphonies such as PLAY!, or talented, passionate, FUN choir teachers such as that of the famed PS22 back in my day. Earlier today I stumbled upon a YouTube video of a string quintet from the Seattle's Marrowstone in the City program. I love how they start with the classic Bach's Double Violin Concerto and continue on a captivating arrangement that will have you laughing and reminiscing. You have to keep watching for the unexpected twists in the Halo, Tetris, and Pong sections, because they are truly legend...

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