Ben Brooks

"Donald Trump spends 13.8 minutes every morning combing his hair."

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:48:44 -0800

“Donald Trump spends 13.8 minutes every morning combing his hair.”

- (via fakestats)

"Look at it this way. If I suddenly developed an interest to explore the field of architecture, I..."

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:49:34 -0800

“Look at it this way. If I suddenly developed an interest to explore the field of architecture, I would be more curious in uncovering the thought process behind an architect’s work rather than the tools he uses. You can always manage the logisics of using a tool but nothing can replace the thought that’s needed to create something with it.”

- Jorge Quinteros — Making Quality Connections

Sales team wins trip to Fargo, not Honolulu

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:46:51 -0800

Sales team wins trip to Fargo, not Honolulu:

They told the sales team if they meet their goals they get a trip to Honolulu – if they didn’t they are headed to Fargo. They landed in Fargo. Cute story.

"If is a pillar of humanity. Without this small two-letter word there is no courage, no hope and no..."

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:51:20 -0800

“If is a pillar of humanity. Without this small two-letter word there is no courage, no hope and no passion. If is the root of regret. If is the seed of invention. If is the pivot-point of growth and change.”

- Aaron Mahnke

Minimal Mac: An Open Letter to Tumblr

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:59:54 -0800

Minimal Mac: An Open Letter to Tumblr:

minimalmac:

Dear Tumblr,

I really love you as a blogging platform. I don’t really think I could have started Minimal Mac as quickly as I did, nor keep up with posting regular content as easily, on any other platform. In fact, I still feel this is the case. I really do feel that if I switched to Wordpress or…

"Would people want the soup if it came without a spoon? It could be called “undesigned” or “naked”..."

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:12:55 -0800

“Would people want the soup if it came without a spoon? It could be called “undesigned” or “naked” soup.”

- Frank Chimero - Content

Columbia River Fog (by Ben Brooks)

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:11:09 -0800

Columbia River Fog (by Ben Brooks)

A $4,500 Bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:26:04 -0800

A $4,500 Bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue:

I want one, or two.

"Aspen 20, I show you at one thousand eight hundred and forty-two knots, across the ground.” I..."

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:29:08 -0800

““Aspen 20, I show you at one thousand eight hundred and forty-two knots, across the ground.” I think it was the forty-two knots that I liked the best, so accurate and proud was Center to deliver that information without hesitation, and you just knew he was smiling. But the precise point at which I knew that Walt and I were going to be really good friends for a long time was when he keyed the mic once again to say, in his most fighter-pilot-like voice: “Ah, Center, much thanks, we’re showing closer to nineteen hundred on the money.””

- This made my LOL, big time.

“SR-71 Blackbird Communication to Tower”

TSA Outrage of the Day

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:55:09 -0800

TSA Outrage of the Day :

mnmal:

I just had to post this:

The TSA chose Meg McLain for special screening. They wanted her to go through the new porno-scanners. When she opted out, TSA agents raised an enormous ruckus. When she asked some question about what they planned to do to her, they flipped out. TSA agents yelled at her, handcuffed her to a chair, ripped up her ticket, called in 12 local Miami cops and finally escorted her out of the airport.

So their policy is that you can opt out of the porno scanners, but if you do, you’ll be detained and physically molested. Great.

(Via Daring Fireball)

EDIT: CNN is reporting that pilots are urged to avoid body scanning for health risks.

Pilots’ unions for US Airways and American Airlines are urging their members to avoid full-body scanning at airport security checkpoints, citing health risks and concerns about intrusiveness and security officer behavior.

and CNN continues:

“Based on currently available medical information, USAPA has determined that frequent exposure to TSA-operated scanner devices may subject pilots to significant health risks,” Cleary wrote.

What about us, the passengers? What if I fly frequently?
And:

One pilot described his experience as “sexual molestation,” according to Cleary’s letter. Bates wrote, “There is absolutely no denying that the enhanced pat-down is a demeaning experience.”

Great.

“We are frequently reminded that our enemy is creative and willing to go to great lengths to evade detection. TSA utilizes the latest intelligence to inform the deployment of new technology and procedures in order to stay ahead of evolving threats,” the TSA said in a statement.

Oh, so how do you explain then that the best airport security apparatus, namely the Israelis and El Al, don’t even make you remove your shoes?

hmmmm…..

One thing is to be safe. I am sure the TSA has made a tremendous effort to make our flying experience safer, but another is to do stupid things that really serve no purpose. This is one of them.

The past ten hours of use on my Mac.

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:47:08 -0800

The past ten hours of use on my Mac.

Optimistic Beverages - The glass is half full. Great logo.

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:59:44 -0800

Optimistic Beverages - The glass is half full. Great logo.

Man in Disguise Boards International Flight

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:36:30 -0700

Man in Disguise Boards International Flight:

That is an amazing disguise. My question though is did he have a fake ID or something?

WTF ‘Ribbiting’ photo

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:49:21 -0700

WTF

‘Ribbiting’ photo

"Those who relied on instant noodles and other cheap food with little nutritional content were at..."

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:32:58 -0700

“Those who relied on instant noodles and other cheap food with little nutritional content were at greater risk of chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, the researchers found.”

- I am screwed.

Ramen Noodles May Lead to Chronic Illness

Fall’s fury

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:48:14 -0700

Fall’s fury

In your daily life, what is your negative space?

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:29:29 -0700

In your daily life, what is your negative space?:

Great video.

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS (by Astray Films) via @tylergalpin

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:22:30 -0700

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS (by Astray Films)

via @tylergalpin

"The second sound represented by ch is [k]. This spelling applies to words from the Greek, words like..."

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:12:35 -0700

“The second sound represented by ch is [k]. This spelling applies to words from the Greek, words like synchronize. However, the trouble with shortening the Greek word synchronize to synch is that the overwhelming (and pattern-forming) majority of one-syllable English words ending in ch are pronounced with the first sound of ch: each, itch, beach, coach, fetch, march, mulch, peach, porch, which. etc.”

- When Shortening “Synchronize,” Best Leave Off the “h” There you have it.

"What makes Steve’s methodology different from everyone else’s is that he always believed the most..."

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:51:33 -0700

“What makes Steve’s methodology different from everyone else’s is that he always believed the most important decisions you make are not the things you do – but the things that you decide not to do. He’s a minimalist.”

- John Sculley