the life and times of humans and non-humans on the internets.Tumblr (3.0; @goodship11)http://t.kevinluddy.com/<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204369404577211961645711988.html">Google Near Launch of Cloud-Storage Service - WSJ.com</a>: <p>Google Inc. is close to launching a cloud-storage service that would rival one of Silicon Valley’s hottest start-ups, cloud-storage provider Dropbox Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. Like Dropbox, Google’s storage service, called Drive, is a response to the growth of Internet-connected mobile devices like smartphones and tablets and the rise of “cloud computing,” or storing files online so that they can be retrieved from multiple devices, these people said. Drive allows people to store photos, documents and videos on Google’s servers so that they could be accessible from any Web-connected device and allows them to easily share …</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/17360931467http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/17360931467Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:42:46 -0500<a href="http://www.codesonic.com/">Codesonic - The fastest way to become an expert programmer</a>: <p>Codesonic won’t teach you how to program. Codesonic will turn you into a faster, smarter, more knowledgeable programmer. It drills you on the syntax, classes and methods of your favorite languages and frameworks so you remember them forever.</p> <p><span><ol id="features"><li id="icon_1"> <h1>How it works</h1> <p>Answer short questions about your favorite programming language. We then magically re-order the questions to get you to work on aspects of the language you don’t know, rather than the aspects you do.</p> </li> <li id="icon_2"> <h1>It works - Science says so</h1> <p>Learning in this way is proven to let you keep more knowledge in your brain for longer. It’s called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition">Spaced Repetition ( Wikipedia )</a> and was invented by clever people who proved that it really works.</p> </li> <li id="icon_3"> <h1>Who is it for?</h1> <p>Codesonic won’t teach you to program. It will however drill the important syntax and nuance of programming languages into your brain so you become more productive, knowledgeable and just plain expert.</p> </li> </ol></span></p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/17221292243http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/17221292243Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:16:14 -0500<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HpntNDAYltM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Air Supply - Lost In Love (1979) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpntNDAYltM">nzoz1979</a>)</p> <p>Who knew there was an original version?  Funny how it compares to the US version, which is basically the definition of Adult Contemporary.  (not that this is far off)</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16868860932http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16868860932Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:07:36 -0500<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GUcX41pokZY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>LED Cube 8x8x8 running on an Arduino (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=GUcX41pokZY">chrmoe</a>)</p> <p>neato</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16573011093http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16573011093Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:34:20 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OPqludMru9s?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The 2011 World DMC Champion, DJ Vajra came to New Zealand at the end of last year to put the Rane Sixty-One through its paces. (via <a href="http://serato.com/blog/comments/10609/world-dmc-champion-dj-vajra-on-the-rane-sixty-one">World DMC champion DJ Vajra on the Rane Sixty-One | Serato.com</a>)</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16571842825http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16571842825Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:13:11 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfk6fAe1A1qz4rkmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check out Nomiadue, a new productivity startup!</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16547512605http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16547512605Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:03:51 -0500<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror_(TV_series)">Black Mirror (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a>: <p>Black Mirror is a three-part television drama series created by Charlie Brooker. The series is produced by Zeppotron for Endemol. Regarding the programme’s content and structure, Brooker noted, “each episode has a different cast, a different setting, even a different reality. But they’re all about the way we live now – and the way we might be living in 10 minutes’ time if we’re clumsy.”[1] An Endemol press release describes the series as “a hybrid of The Twilight Zone and Tales of the Unexpected which taps into our contemporary unease about our modern world”, with the stories having a “techno-paranoia” feel.[2] Channel 4 describes the first episode as “a twisted parable for the Twitter age”.[3] Black Mirror has a DVD format release date of 27/02/2012.[4]</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16373940946http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16373940946Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:37:03 -0500<a href="http://blitz.io/?utm_source=LaunchBit&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=LaunchBit_NL_Blitz1&utm_content=beta-list">Blitz - Making load and performance testing a fun sport</a>: <p><span> <h3>LOAD TEST YOUR SITE, API, IPHONE^®, ANDROID^® APPS</h3> </span></p> <p>PERFORMANCE</p> <p>Instantly burst up to 50,000 concurrent users from multiple points of presence around the world. Can your app handle success?</p> <p>MONITORING</p> <p>Check if all tiers of your app or API are working on a continuous basis. Don’t you want to understand you have an issue before your customer does?</p> <p>REMEDIATION</p> <p>When there are issues on your site, fix them as quick as possible. Can you quickly ensure that your fix did not break something else?</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16278822192http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16278822192Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:39:29 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly2eqteoWY1qz4rkmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Rane Sixty-Two is a two channel mixer with two USB ports for easy changeover and back-to-back to sets. It comes equipped with hardware controls for the SP-6 sample player, cues, loops, library and software & hardware effects. The Rane Sixty-One is a new take on a classic scratch mixer - two channels seamlessly integrated with Serato Scratch Live, pristine audio quality and an integrated 20-channel sound card. You can also use the AUX to route the SP-6 sample player or The Bridge through, and utilize the USB insert for post-fader software FX. (via <a href="http://serato.com/blog/comments/10553/new-mixers-from-rane">New mixers from Rane! | Serato.com</a>)</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16132184645http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16132184645Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:37:41 -0500“Pinterest uses the sign-up process to teach new users 1) how to use the site 2) what kind of users they should be”<br/><br/> - <em><p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/the-secret-to-pinterests-astounding-success-a-brilliant-sign-up-process-you-should-copy-2012-1#pinterest-uses-the-sign-up-process-to-teach-new-users-1-how-to-use-the-site-2-what-kind-of-users-they-should-be-12">The Secret To Pinterest’s Astounding Success: A Brilliant Sign-Up Process You Should Copy</a></p> <p>Important and applies to everything I’m thinking of right now.</p></em>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16116403390http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16116403390Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:09:04 -0500“Every problem is a solution. Some clients are eager to see it… some clients must die/be-educated.”<br/><br/> - <em>JT</em>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16083867385http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16083867385Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:31:33 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqj3a6WgYA1qzd94go1_400.gif"/><br/><br/>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16023029582http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/16023029582Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:37:58 -0500“<p>Specialization only works if things don’t change – and things always change. The more you focus on developing any single skill, the less time you have to develop other skills that can help you in the event things in your environment change unfavorably.</p> <p>A person who only knows how to do one thing exceptionally well is on solid ground for as long as that skill is in high demand, but if the environment changes to make that skill unnecessary or undesirable, they’ll have more trouble adjusting to the new situation. The very best high-rise architect in the world is screwed if no one wants to build skyscrapers anymore.</p>”<br/><br/> - <em><p>(quote from <span>Josh Kaufman of <a href="http://personalmba.com/downside-specialization/">The Personal MBA</a>, but it’s a good summary of the post</span>)</p> <p><a href="http://blog.appsumo.com/dont-let-the-masses-fool-you-a-jack-of-all-trades-can-master-plenty/">A Jack Of All Trades Can Master Plenty</a></p></em>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15993791290http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15993791290Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:49:59 -0500<a href="http://darkskyapp.com/api/">Dark Sky</a>: <div> <div class="main" id="Content"> <div id="Intro"> <h1>Dark Sky API (Draft Spec)</h1> <p>The Dark Sky API lets you query for short-term precipitation forecast data at geographical points inside the United States.</p> <p>In order to access the API, you will need an API Key. We are currently in private beta, but if you would like to experiment with the API please <a href="mailto:info@darkskyapp.com">let us know</a>.</p> </div> <div class="box"> <h2><a href="http://darkskyapp.com/api/forecast.html">The Hourly Forecast</a></h2> <code class="block"><a href="http://api.darkskyapp.com/v1/forecast/APIKEY/LAT,LON">http://api.darkskyapp.com/v1/forecast/APIKEY/LAT,LON</a></code> <p>Returns a forecast for the next hour at a given location. <a href="http://darkskyapp.com/api/forecast.html">More info…</a></p> </div> <div class="box"> <h2><a href="http://darkskyapp.com/api/precipitation.html">Multiple Points and Times</a></h2> <code class="block"><a href="http://api.darkskyapp.com/v1/precipitation/APIKEY/LAT1,LON1,TIME1;LAT2,LON2,TIME2;...">http://api.darkskyapp.com/v1/precipitation/APIKEY/LAT1,LON1,TIME1;LAT2,LON2,TIME2;...</a></code> <p>Returns forecasts for a collection of arbitrary points. <a href="http://darkskyapp.com/api/precipitation.html">More info..</a></p> </div> </div> </div>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15968493127http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15968493127Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:45:38 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxwdz1bQir1qz4rkmo1_100.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I just signed up for the Xolzo beta! This enterprise communication system seems worth a try..</p> <p><span> <p class="site-desc" id="site-desc-WT5BFXDB">Xolzo is an enterprise communication platform that perfectly blends asynchronous and synchronous communication together, creating a perfect hybrid of both email and instant messaging. All that, tailor made for teams and businesses.</p> <div></div> </span></p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15948219095http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15948219095Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:35:25 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxwal828ns1qz4rkmo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>The question we all ask when we get to the store, “Do I have enough ________?” Well BettrLife always has an answer for you. As you checkout at any store the items you mark purchased are moved to your pantry. BettrLife starts learning when you buy certain products and how often you replenish those items. Thought auto-magic we can then take those items from your pantry and move them to your shopping list. The more you use it the better it gets! (via <a href="http://www.buyercompass.com/">BettrLife</a>)</p> <p>The important part here is getting the usage data right.  Can it be inferred just from inventory?  Or does it also look at meals, assuming people are inputting them…</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15945839539http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15945839539Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:22:19 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxw6xzKgzo1qz4rkmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Creativity, collaboration and coffee all flow readily at OfficePort, a coworking space in the Crossroads Art District in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Opened in 2008 by business partners Shaul Jolles and Mike Edmondson, OfficePort is a low-cost, collaborative coworking space that caters to Kansas City businesses. Tech startups, small business owners, artists, freelancers and entrepreneurs can all find a space of their own at OfficePort. After OfficePort got its start with the Crossroads location, additional locations soon opened in Chicago’s downtown loop and Kansas City’s historic River Market. And, according to its website, OfficePort has a mission “to establish an OfficePort in the downtown of every major U.S. city.” Below is a photo tour of the original location (all photos by Annie Sorensen). For more information on OfficePort, visit officeportnetwork.com. (via <a href="http://www.siliconprairienews.com/2012/01/check-out-officeport-a-coworking-space-that-s-looking-to-grow-photos">Check out OfficePort, a coworking space that’s looking to grow (Photos) - Silicon Prairie News</a>)</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15943971604http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15943971604Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:03:35 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw6evmnwxt1qz4wkvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://liquidx.tumblr.com/post/15405087912/via-creative-review-the-interactive-periodic">liquidx</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2011/december/the-modern-toss-interactive-periodic-table-of-swearing">Creative Review - The interactive Periodic Table of Swearing</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15942530573http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15942530573Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:42:23 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NjUuAuBcoqs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Software projects are displayed by Gource as an animated tree with the root directory of the project at its centre. Directories appear as branches with files as leaves. Developers can be seen working on the tree at the times they contributed to the project. Currently Gource includes built-in log generation support for Git, Mercurial and Bazaar and SVN (as of 0.29). Gource can also parse logs produced by several third party tools for CVS repositories. (via <a href="http://code.google.com/p/gource/">gource - software version control visualization - Google Project Hosting</a>)</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15940131231http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15940131231Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:14:15 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxvw665KPK1qz4rkmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Old Man of the Lake is the name given to a 30-foot (9 m) tall tree stump, most likely a hemlock, which has been bobbing vertically in Oregon’s Crater Lake since at least 1896. At the waterline, the stump is about 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter and stands approximately 4 feet (120 cm) above the water. The surface has been bleached white by the elements. The exposed end of the floating tree is splintered and worn but wide and buoyant enough to support a person’s weight.[1] Fontinalis, a moss that is present in the waters of Crater Lake at a depth of 394 feet (120 m), also grows on the Old Man of the Lake, the only place the moss is found near the surface.[2] (via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man_of_the_Lake">Old Man of the Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a>)</p>http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15940070224http://t.kevinluddy.com/post/15940070224Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:10:53 -0500