Great spy movies involve some key aspects of real life espionage: subterfuge, observation, and paranoia. Spies pretend to be alerting they are not, observe their subjects and then act to gather information on their subject or… In some instances, to…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-03-04
Just to state the blindingly obvious for anyone who knows me… Yes, I'm buying one. #ipad2 # Kids ate apparently on sale at K-Mart. Only $5 each! http://yfrog.com/h8z26euj # Please don't pat me I'm working. http://instagr.am/p/B9s43/ # Today's most obvious…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-03-03
Checklists are good http://is.gd/HgelJk # @StephaniefromWC @startrekjunkie @televixen I never got into the super-high hair, either. in reply to StephaniefromWC # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Twitter Updates for 2011-03-02
UX-related sessions at SXSW Interactive 2011 http://is.gd/b8TV1m # Star Power in Mobile UX Design http://is.gd/mq6HDn # Mobile Operating System Market Share, Feb. 2011 (Infographic) http://is.gd/z1HVQu # My iPhone is insisting that I must listen to as much Daft Punk as…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-03-01
"45 most useful guidelines for mobile web design and development" http://bit.ly/eitu5w # What’s Better Than One Amy Pond? Two. #doctorwho http://is.gd/VNuGLS # New GI Joe Has A Director… Now It Needs To Lock Down Its GI Joes http://is.gd/L0zgKK # The…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-02-28
@samsova I used to go to Twains all the time. Jealous. Of course I'm at a scifi convention in Sydney right now, so I can't complain… in reply to samsova # My son, getting into #armageddoncon http://yfrog.com/gzoqhbj # Ended up…
Geek, Movies, My Quora answers
What is the best James Bond score?
When it comes to James Bond scores, you have to separate the soundtrack (the music that plays over the whole movie) and the title song (which plays over… Err, the titles). James Bond soundtracks have had many different composers, with…
Geek, Movies, My Quora answers
What are some great movie endings? Why?
Some candidates: Planet of the Apes. Yes, I know, it's a cliche and a punchline now, but the final shot of that movie shocked and surprised audiences and it's still one of the best movie endings ever. The Godfather. The…
My Quora answers, TV
Why do many TV sitcoms use laugh tracks and how long has this practice been done?
Sitcoms can be shot two ways: live, in front of a studio audience, or filmed and edited together. In the later case laugh tracks are added in post production where desired. Desi Arnez, with I Love Lucy, created the former,…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-02-27
Doing my taxes on a Sunday morning. Hooray. # Traffic getting to #Armageddonexpo is dreadful. # In line to get John Rhys-Davies autograph. Debating whether to have him sign a Raiders or a LOTR photo… #Armageddonexpo # Powered by Twitter…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-02-26
2016: The User Interface Revolution Underway http://is.gd/O7J4pZ #UX # Walking home from the train station. Wahroonga, Australia. http://instagr.am/p/B1J0S/ # Another busy but good week. More planning than I would have liked, but we have the right team, the right focus……
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Twitter Updates for 2011-02-25
Another work day, complete. Getting things done. Now, to my evening routine of grilling meat, drinking beer and browsing Quora. # My answer on Quora to: Is the latest Star Trek movie better than the old ones? http://qr.ae/g9Ku # After…
My Quora answers
What is the best advice for young designers?
Don't specialize. As Robert Heinlein famously stated, "specialization is for insects." Learn techniques in problem solving and design. Understand the various SDLC processes you may end up having to work in, around, or through. Learn how products are designed. Get…
Links of Note
Can’t Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own
An article I found particularly useful: Can’t Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own
Movies, My Quora answers, Trek
Is the latest Star Trek movie better than the old ones?
"Better" is in the eye of the beholder. A movie is both a collaborative effort and the vision of a director – a good director can work from a bad script with top-notch actors, a good editor and a fantastic…
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Twitter Updates for 2011-02-24
Another long day. Making good progress. Really getting the right level of clarity around the design project I'm on. # @Smittmaestro Just saw your tweet that Nicholas Courtney, the Brigadier from Doctor Who, has passed away. Joe has a sad.…