Category Archives: Facebook

Trivia du Jour: Name that Sax

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

Came across this oddity today. Can any name this square-keyed sax maker? This stumped my friends on Facebook. Let’s see how my WordPress readers do.

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Steampunk Design and Musings

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

“To some, ‘steampunk’ is a catchall term, a concept in search of a visual identity. To me, it’s essentially the intersection of technology and romance.” ~ Jake von Slatt Leon mentioned today on Facebook about a venture that he had … Continue reading →

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New Facebook Group: Musicians on Motorbikes

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was invited to join a new group on Facebook called “Musicians on Motorbikes “(MoM) by Benedikt of Switzerland today. So I joined and quickly submitted this picture in which I thought the contra alto clarinet would be considered eccentric. … Continue reading →

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Social Media Evens the Playing Field

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

Nikhil, a friend of mine at work, pens this thoughtful post on his blog Socially Inclined. It is so fresh, I wish I had written it. Information asymmetry: A situation when one party has more or superior information compared to … Continue reading →

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xkcd: Password Strength

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

From Allen’s question this morning on Facebook: Too many passwords or the early stages of Alzheimer’s we get a pointer to this xkcd gem.

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Neurowear. For the Hello Kitty in You!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

From the Neurowear.net video: We created new human’s organs that use brain wave sensor. “Necomimi”is the new communication tool that augments human’s body and ability. “necomimi”will be released in the end of this year. Price, color and any other gadgets … Continue reading →

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SMIGLY: Kinda Black and Blue

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

Allen Mezquida, yes a Facebook friend, has penned this new video that will surely boost his SMIGLY video series into the lime light. Who’s SMIGLY? Here’s what Alan has to say. Have you ever wanted to fulfill a dream? Of … Continue reading →

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Facebook Permissions ~ a Plea for Fairness

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

I recently saw this post from a friend of mine on Facebook: I am guessing that Keri did not authorized this implicitly. Rather, she took a quiz and this picture got sent to all of her friends including Mom, Dad, … Continue reading →

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Kenny G or Kenny Z? Inquiring minds would like to know. ;O)

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

Kenny G lives! The latest spotting… Kenny G keeps order inside the walls of Luxury Prison. Visit Facebook at http://audi.us/EstateSale or Twitter at http://audi.us/ProgressIs to take part in Audi’s two social media contests and join the movement to re-define luxury. … Continue reading →

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MJB: Basie’s “Switch in Time” ~ Go for the swing…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jazz Band regales the dances and audience at the Third Place Commons on Seattle’s eastside. Soloist extraordinaire Kress Franzen finesses the hell outta his sweet trombone solo. The band is directed by Ray Guyll. Suzy created the way … Continue reading →

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