In case you’re curious what I’ve been reading…
VectorMagic
Wow, this is neat. This is an online bitmap to vector conversion tool. Watch the video
Lead Contamination - Tap Water - Medicine and Health - New York Times
The claim has the ring of a myth. But environmental scientists say it is real.The reason is that hot water dissolves contaminants more quickly than cold water, and many pipes in homes contain lead that can leach into water. And lead can damage the brain and nervous system, especially in young children.
The UI Thread: Interview: Erik Pukinskis (OLPC, AbiWord)
An interview with my friend, Erik Pukinskis, on his work on the user interface for the open-source word processor, Abiword, for the OLPC project. Yay Erik!
