The new edition of The #TwinPeaks Gazette is out! thetwinpeaksgazette.com
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The fascinating story of how a first-time cartographer created the definitive map of Gotham City zite.to/1oTUs8s
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Because the pain mess were putting me to sleep, I skipped them today. In hindsight, not a great idea.
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Why Every Terms of Service Page Needs Summaries zite.to/1n9ucUt
Geek, TV
The presentation style of Don Draper
The latest episode of Mad Men had a great exchange between Peggy Olsen and Don Draper, where she finally asks Don “Teach me. Tell me how you do it.” Don responds in a bemused way, as Peggy tells him her…
Movies, Neglected Cinema
The documentary Milius showcases the underrated writer/director
John Milius is a force of nature. He wrote Apocalypse Now, Quint’s Indianapolis speech in Jaws, and Conan the Barbarian – and that’s just SOME of what he’s done in Hollywood. He directed and wrote Red Dawn, “punched up” dozens…
My Quora answers, UX 101, UX Articles
User scenarios, user stories, use cases – what’s the difference?
The three are different, but not as much as you may think. Let’s talk about stories. No, not user stories… stories. We are wired to engage with and tell stories – it is a seminal part of the human species.…
Geek, Movies
On Godzilla, and keeping surprises…
Had the pleasure of seeing the new Godzilla film yesterday… and I am very happy I can use the word “pleasure” in that statement. After so many thinly plotted and disappointing big-budget movies, it was a real delight to see…
Geek, Photos
Photos: Comix Restaurant and Bar in Mexico City
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Geek, Trek
Announcing UnKhan 2014!
I’ll be attending the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this summer, and while I am there me and my peeps will be doing an “UnKhan”! What’s an UnKhan? It’s an in-person and online unconvention that broadens the conversation and the…
Geek, Movies, Trek
#StopOrci2014 hashtag lets Star Trek fans vent about the writer of Into Darkness
This is a pretty big weekend for fanboys (and girls): Free Comic Book day is tomorrow, and Star Wars Day is Sunday. Well, Star Trek fans decided to participate in Geek Weekend early, by using and promoting the hashtag #StopOrci2014…
Geek, Movies
The 007 recipe: How to make a great Bond film
What makes a good James Bond film? Well, a James Bond movie is like a recipe… you have the same ingredients, with some variation, in every film. But with every recipe, you have variables beyond just the ingredients – if…
UX 101, UX Articles
Twenty great #UX quotes
Here’s some of my favorite quotes about user experience design – some are directly about UX, others are about creativity and simplicity. Enjoy. “A picture is worth a thousand words. An interface is worth a thousand pictures.” Ben Shneiderman “Good…
My Quora answers, Trek
What are the details of William Shatner’s deal with Priceline?
Are the rumors that William Shatner made $600 million off Priceline stock true? Note exactly. He was paid in stock before, and now he is paid per commercial. Details from Celebrity Net Worth: Did Shatner Make $600 Million off Priceline?…
Disney, Family
Disney Parks for cheapskates
I’ve spent a lot of money at the Disney Parks… too much, in fact. One thing the Disney Corporation is very good at is metaphorically lifting you upside down and shaking all the money out of your pockets… and leaving…