The Electronic Freedom Foundation is researching individual browser configurations to see how unique they are at Help EFF Research Web Browser Tracking. I wasn’t surprised to find out that my configuration is unique since I run Google Chrome on a Linux system. What did surprise me was learning that websites know what plugins I am running. They also provide a Primer on Information Theory and Privacy.
How to Use a Semicolon
How to Use a Semicolon demystifies this subtle issue.
COSine Science Fiction Convention
The COSine Science Fiction Convention takes place this weekend in Colorado Springs, with L. E. Modesitt as the Guest of Honor.
Fluffy Sunrise
Gray Day
Crayola Crayons
Crayola’s Law: The number of colors doubles every 28 years.
illustrated by a chart at crayons « Weather Sealed.
Waffle Maker
We’ve recently discovered that our waffle maker does a good job of cooking thick cut bacon as well. (This is yet another Alton Brown suggestion.) Our maker turns out flat, crispy bacon in about six minutes. If you want more ways to use your waffle maker, go to the Waffleizer, a weblog devoted to alternate uses for a waffle iron.
Identi.ca Updates for 2010-01-16
- Jack is cooking bacon in the waffle iron. #
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APOD: Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Belt: Scenes from Two Hemispheres.
Northern Harrier
I believe I’ve seen one of these female Northern Harriers running errands recently and didn’t know what it was except that it didn’t look like a red-tailed hawk. Here is a shot that I just found in Flickr that looks very similar to what I’ve seen.