Barack Obama is gaining in the US presidential election race. Since my comment the other day, Centrebet‘s odds on Obama winning have narrowed from $3.20 to $2.95, and Hillary Clinton’s have widened from $2.30 to $2.45. John McCain is steady at $5.25. Olive oil, patty, olive oil…
Tub wan solves all world problems
Everyone needs to know — you need to know — that the answer to all of the world’s problems is tub waan (ตับหวาน). I learned this after wide-ranging discussions in Bangkok with ’Pong’s friends. And about six bottles of whisky. So it must be true.
New Film & TV bookshop on King Street
Marcus Wade has opened the Film & Television Specialist Bookshop at 1/502 King Street, Newtown. Actually it opened in November but we only discovered it yesterday. Drop in, buy something, say “Hi” from us.
Stilgherrian, expert on “used knickers”
Should I be concerned that when you Google for “used knickers” I come up as result number 12?
Tiskotansi!
Not only has Finland brought us Nokia, they’re also responsible for Jack and Jez of Zero Patrol, who show us how to… Tiskotansi! Must-see video. As is this one and this one and this one and lots more. Hat-tip to Boing Boing.
Notes users on suicide watch
“Putting [Lotus] Notes on iPhone is like getting out a piece of exquisite Wedgwood china and using it to serve a steaming pile of dog shit. Have you ever seen Notes? It’s not software, it’s a form of punishment. Companies that use Notes have to staff not only a help desk but also a suicide prevention centre — it’s that bad.” From The Fake Steve Jobs diary, via Memex 1.1.