November 4, 2005
by deCadmus
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Somewhere in my bookcase a slim, battered copy of The Elements of Style stands — neglected — sandwiched between volumes both larger and less wise. For some years I had an accord with the authors of this slender volume. And … Continue reading
November 2, 2005
by deCadmus
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To accompany the lonely usability note below, and for your reading pleasure, see Pogue’s catchy NY Times ditty, 10 Ways to Please Us, the Customers: 1. Thou shalt not entomb thy product in indestructible plastic. Sure, we understand the temptation: … Continue reading
November 2, 2005
by deCadmus
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Tomorrow is World Usability Day. Just so’s you know.
November 2, 2005
by deCadmus
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As predicted, two years of violent hurricanes have taken their toll on Jamaica’s coffee crop. At Green Mountain we’ve been unable to source any Jamaican coffee worth having and won’t be selling any this holiday season. Nevertheless, a Google search … Continue reading
November 2, 2005
by deCadmus
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As daylight dims and diminutive ghosts and goblins retreat from the streets where they’ve honored Halloween’s curious traditions — visiting the porches of strangers to ask for candy, soaping windows and garlanding the neighborhood trees with toilet-paper — so, too, … Continue reading
November 1, 2005
by deCadmus
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Where do Starbucks baristas go when they’re Zombified? Why Ritual Coffee, of course.