Once More… / 2006 / October

Daily Links for October 30th

Posted on October 30th, 2006 /

City Crime Rankings by Population Group: In terms of violent crimes per 100,000 population, North Charleston, SC (where I happen to live) is 20th worst in the nation. This despite the fact that less than 100,000 people live here. We’re very proud.
» culture infoporn localcolor socialscience

Posted on October 10th, 2006 /

Richard Roeper :: Fine print on $5 million contest: You don’t have a McChance: “As for the $5 million prize, [odds are 1 in 41.4.billion]. You have a better chance of getting struck by lightning while on your way home from purchasing a winning Lotto ticket with your wife, Jessica Alba, the first lady of the United States.”

Posted on October 6th, 2006 /

Flickr Services: Serialized PHP Response Format: Spent today rewriting several of my flickr hacks to utilize this, and I think I’m in love.
» api flickr php
Top 10 Reasons Why Your 5 Tips About 7 Cutting-Edge Technologies will annoy me | A Whole Lotta Nothing: “Cool it with the lists. Feel free to use real paragraphs and explain stuff. I have time.” w3rd.
» blogging culture funny mathowie

Posted on October 4th, 2006 /

Apple Support: iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes: They provide a 10-step process involving stopping and restarting a windows service. Are you fucking kidding me?
» apple ipod itunes rage thisisbroken

Posted on October 3rd, 2006 /

Pirates of the Mediterranean: “IN the autumn of 68 [BCE, Rome] was dealt a profound blow by a terrorist attack. [In the] aftermath, the Roman people made decisions [leading to] the destruction of their democracy and their liberty. One cannot help wondering if history is repeating itse
» history liberty news politics
iTunes 7 is a giant steaming pile of crap.» apple crapware eat-your-dogfood software video
Cato » The Case for the Libertarian Democrat: I prefer “Progressive Libertarian,” but whatever.
» politics thetwopartysystemsucks

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