June 2010

Apple introduces Safari Reader in Safari 5 addressing reader experience Safari Reader removes annoying ads and other visual distractions from online articles. So you get the whole story and nothing but the story. Does this mean we won’t see those awesome, oops I mean annoying Apple banner ads on New York Times anymore? Also, could

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I was outside, taking a photo of myself for Mugshot Monday, and my iPhone slipped out of my hand. I managed to catch it before it hit the ground, but noticed I took a picture when I caught it! Kind of cool. That’s grass, by the way. UPDATE: Here’s the Mugshot Monday shot from the

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Nice Ride Nice Ride is a non-profit organization, and anyone can become a subscriber. Simply take a bike when you need one, and return it to any station in the system when you arrive at your destination. It’s quick, easy and affordable. $60/year: niceridemn.org adambez: Nice Ride MN – The non-vandalized version near Birchwood Cafe.  (via

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Okay. I think I understand now why Twitter wanted to do something about retweets. I’ve never gotten very many retweets in the past, so I was very surprised to see all of these in my filter for @bigboxcar mentions. Twitter seems to be doing a good job of filtering OUT the retweet button initiated retweets,

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Turbo II, Junkyard Boogaloo This is from 2007, but it’s the first time I had seen it. Wow. Feast your eyes on the result of weeks of work using the various remains of over a dozen cars — from 80’s BMW’s to a 1990 Toyota Tercel — it’s the glorious Turbo II Junkyard Boogaloo boombox.

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On ‘Bike/Walk to Work Day’, stop by ‘Brake for FREE Breakfast’, June 10, 2010 7-9am Join The Green Institute and Friends between 7 and 9 AM on June 10th.  We’ll be serving FREE hot breakfast and Peace Coffee and giving away door prizes at the Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center (2801 21st Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) I’m

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