Fb goes cloud w/ Facebook Connect
Facebook CEO M.Z. announced Fb’s new platform today:
Facebook Connect is our version of Facebook for the rest of the Web.
In other words, Fb is going to open its network and wealth of data (w/user permission) to partnering sites across the interwebs.
With Internet access becoming ever more prevalent, Facebook is angling to take on fellow cloud computing competitors - Google, Apple, and MS (among others) - in a race to become the premier web-wide platform.
(via Reuters)
iApps: Tap-a-Brick
Forget wasting money at the App Store, Tap-a-Brick is a fun, well-executed, and (most importantly) free web app alternative to paid Tetris games.
The night is darkest just before the dawn
Christopher Nolan is the best thing to happen to Batman since the 1989 original. Having successfully revived the ailing franchise (after it hit rock bottom - see Batman & Robin) with (2005’s) Batman Begins, expectations were extraordinarily high for Nolan’s latest attempt - The Dark Knight.
Fortunately for fans, The Dark Knight is fantastic! Heath Ledger delivers an absolutely stunning performance as the infamous Joker, while Christian Bale is right at home playing Gotham’s favorite crime-fighter. In the end, the acting, writing, direction, and cinematography all come together to form a more perfect Batman.
rating: 4.5 | 5
I <3 WordPress
A few friends recently asked me, “how would you recommend that I start a blog?” After 2.5 yrs of active use, I can proudly recommend WordPress.
Whether you are looking for a free service - WordPress.com - that’s incredibly easy to setup, or a self-hosted platform - WordPress.org - WordPress continues to grow in both reliability and usefulness.
Ferrari’s new California GT
Wow does this thing look b@d@$$! Ferrari’s first (automatic folding) hard-top convertible - California GT - will officially be unveiled in October @ the Paris Motor Show.
(via MotorAuthority)
Beck delivers with Modern Guilt
Beck recently released his first new album in 2 years - Modern Guilt. Never one to let his fans down (at least in the studio), Beck delivers another catchy/eclectic/creative musical experience.
Like all of his records, Modern Guilt maintains a unique but familiar feel throughout. Beck’s ability to produce both quality music and complete albums continues to impress.
Shirt of the Day
alligator = actual water hazard
Here Comes the Sun
Toyota recently announced that it will be adding solar equipment to its next-gen Prius (as well as reducing the vehicles weight to improve mpg). The solar panels installed on the roof will aid in powering the hybrid’s air-conditioning system, of all things.
Now that’s just funny.
(via MarketWatch)
LEGOs imitating life
Useloos Gallery’s ‘Lego Kopie‘ features a number of famous photographs reimagined in LEGOs
(via Digg)
Burma Superstar > B Star
Looking forward to a delicious meal at Burma Superstar is always bittersweet - while the food may be really tasty, arriving any time after 5:30pm (F-Sun) almost always means waiting an hr+ to be seated.
Such was the case this evening. However this time, a new sign marked the doorway - 1.5 blocks away was another restaurant owned by the same people - B Star!
B Star (which has apparently been open for over a year) offers select favorites from its sibling including two of their best starters: Tea Leaf salad and Vegetarian Samosa soup. There was no wait, a lot more room inside, and an outdoor seating area. The menu is a fun mix of Asian-fusion flavors, although a bit on the (relatively) pricey side.
If you’re craving Burma Superstar, but can’t stomach the wait, B Star is a pleasant and convenient alternative.
