April 2008
67 posts
red espresso →
Espresso made from especially ground Rooibos tea. Apparently nothing like coffee, but rather an unusual alternative than can be used in place of ground coffee, likewise in lattes etc.
Apr 30th
Shakti - 360 Leti →
“4 cottages – all en-suite and with private sit outs and glorious 360° views of the Himalayas. Stunning brass basins and teak floors. Aesthetically designed to absorb the surroundings.”
Apr 29th
switchAbit →
“allows you to route content between publishing platforms such as Blogger, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr and Facebook.”
Apr 29th
Cold leftover pizza (thin crust, albeit Domino’s) definitely makes up for having a bevy of telephone interviews with Java developers.
Apr 29th
Apr 28th
“Only very recently have we become obsessed with tracking and making use of every...”
– Simple Manifesto: Break Free from the Tyranny of the Clock
Apr 27th
“It’s 2008, everyone. We can spare the extra CPU cycles to avoid ever showing “1...”
– Marco.org Tumblelog
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Apr 25th
Kumquat Cupcakery →
The cutest little cupcakes ever. Gimme!
Apr 24th
Do no services with upload@example.com type email addresses realise how easy it is to spoof a From: address?
Apr 24th
The Resident: Paying it forward →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos Added By: Jacob J Tags: society
Apr 23rd
“The most valuable lesson anyone can learn from the “green” craze is that what is...”
– Jakob Lodwick
Apr 23rd
Oosah →
An online photo-organiser that allows access to third-party services (currently YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa Web). Easily copy files to/from these services using a Flash-based drag/drop…
Apr 23rd
Science Machine →
Time lapse of a complex illustration during it’s creation by Chad Pugh. (Go fullscreen for HD.) From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos Added By: Jacob J Tags: …
Apr 23rd
Dream Picture →
A Dance by the Taiwan National University of Arts, at the 2006 NTDTV Chinese New Year Gala at Radio City Music Hall. From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos Added By: Jacob J Tags:
Apr 23rd
Apr 22nd
“There is nothing in Kuwait,” he said. “Only money.”
– Where The Hell Is Matt? - Journal
Apr 20th
Power went in the middle of my shower, which is cool—it’s only a bucket. But now I can’t do my nightly mozzie hunt, and must cower in fear.
Apr 19th
BBC - Thread →
“Thread is the online fashion magazine dedicated to bringing you the latest in eco-fabulous style. All clothes tick off at least one of these principles: Made and traded sustainably, Made of…
Apr 19th
Honestly, I need to shorten my interviewing down from 2-4 hours each. But it’s great to see candidates react well to opportunity.
Apr 19th
Jul 18, 2008: Proto.in '08 : July Edition at New... →
Apr 19th
Such a totally awesome canonical domain: cookie.monster.com
Apr 19th
fly yeti →
A budget airline operating out of Nepal, with routes including: Bangkok, Delhi, Doha, Hong Kong, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah.
Apr 18th
There’s a monkey outside the kitchen; the girls are worried. So they threw it a banana. Doh. I’m sure it’ll be back to demand tribute again!
Apr 18th
“In Pakistan, where flour prices have doubled, food insecurity is a national...”
– WORLD FACING HUGE NEW CHALLENGE ON FOOD FRONT
Apr 18th
Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone →
New York Sun
Apr 18th
Tu Tu Hai Wahi →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos Added By: Jacob J Tags: bollywood
Apr 18th
“Housework helps combat anxiety and depression”
– New Scientist
Apr 18th
Suffering from my first bout of some unpleasant Indian gastrointestinal bug. Taken a paracetamol. Expired 5 years ago. Dont use them much…
Apr 17th
So the net is now up at home, but apparently some of the (exterior) wires at the office were thieved. They’re replacing the wires.
Apr 17th
It’s most tiresome waiting for engineers, especially in two places at once, but it’s great having a rep who proactively takes care of you.
Apr 17th
Agh no internets! Office lines are dead, the old one at home has been abducted, the new only has a telephone so far, and bluetooth is wonky.
Apr 16th
Cool. I just spent the morning brewing coffee, and crushing cardamon. Now I have a wonderful iced latte. Not quite the standard of Oslo NYC…
Apr 16th
Anyone interested in beta-testing a new photo-upload service, particularly if you have a Nokia, ping me.
Apr 16th
And we’re still hiring Java devs (and Mac) in New Delhi, got a lead?—Do drop me a line.
Apr 16th
£35 just got me a phone, DSL modem, connection, photocopies, retouching a bill with a new name and address, and some toffees. Thanks AirTel.
Apr 15th
Unpackaged →
Organic wholefoods shop selling loose (unpackaged) produce only. 42 Amwell St, London, EC1R 1XT.
Apr 15th
Matt writes highly entertaining posts about his... →
Apr 14th
After a lovely little break staying in Wellham Girls School principal’s residence we’re now on the train back to Delhi with a packed lunch.
Apr 13th
Today I dipped my toes in the Ganga at Rishikesh, and listened to the ladies sing Bollywood tunes in the car on the way back.
Apr 13th
Earlier I lay on the lawn reading with a fresh lime juice, watching a hornbill take lunch from the papaya tree that supplied our breakfast.
Apr 12th
I’m off to dehradun for the weekend, and suprisingly this is my first trip on Indian Railways! Mozzies are coming along too, darn them.
Apr 11th
[http://picturesync.net/mac] Just updated the Flickr plugin so you can now upload videos (aka “long photos”), choose Help>Check for U …
Apr 11th
Tikli Bottom →
A modern Lutyens style four bedroom country house which is run as a private guest house. ~£140/night. Organic food.
Apr 10th
“Brooklyn is an amazing place. It’s wildly rich and diverse. It’s...”
– Basement.org: Source Of Inspiration : Brooklyn, New York
Apr 9th
Although you may think nobody is watching you in your car, picking your nose at the lights, I am. Stop it—you’re putting me off my dinner.
Apr 9th
I just laid in a supply of mini-choc bars for the the office. Am verily disappointed by the ‘Iced Latte’ can that’s just choc milk though.
Apr 9th
Custom Laser Engraved Moleskine Notebooks →
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