Cameron Marlow

“Foster” by Bennett Robot Works

For Christmas I received an amazing sculpture from my fiancÃ©e who apparently is some sort of gift-memory genius. We saw a few of Gordon Bennett’s robot sculptures at the Wired pop-up store in Soho and she did some pretty amazing detective work to get one. This robot is named Foster and comes from the BennettContinue reading ““Foster” by Bennett Robot Works”

Flight of the Conchords at CES

Even though the writers aren’t writing, you can still see the Flight of the Conchords perform live at CES. You see, if you’re a band as well as a television show, you can still write new material for your live shows ((Right?)):

Commuting and social life

I was pleased when Chad directed me to the New Yorker piece on commuting last year which garnered much attention. I myself have spent quite a bit of time on the highways of 101, 280 and 237, not to mention countless trips down the peninsula on the Caltrain. What Chad directed me to, though, wasContinue reading “Commuting and social life”

Filter for good (or bad)

Brita Filters and Nalgene are teaming up in an effort called “Filter for Good,” in which consumers can buy two individual products to decrease the production of those nasty plastic water bottles (read: the greening of America = $$). In addition to ridding the world of plastic water bottles ((that is, if you actually rememberContinue reading “Filter for good (or bad)”

Syntax Music closes

Some of you might remember a discouraging post I wrote a little over a year ago when Watts Music closed shop. It appears that another of the largest record distributors, Syntax Music, has decided to call it quits. With Syntax and Watts gone, there are few left to bring your favorite labels from Europe. TimeContinue reading “Syntax Music closes”

The Wire: 4 seasons in 4 minutes

So you forget the sequence of events? You are an idiot and want to skip the first 4 seasons? Just want to reminisce? The Wire, 4 seasons in 4 minutes: Warning: nothing BUT spoilers! (via Nelson)

Google computing mini-lectures

Google has published slides and videos from a 2007 tutorial series for new interns covering distributed computing, MapReduce, GFS and a few algorithms. This seems to be part of Google’s efforts to engage universities in their code, probably to give future Googlers a head-start. (via Geeking with Greg)

Authentic advertising

People are increasingly finding that their web images are snapped up by companies without their consent. This is in large part because advertisers are interested these days in putting forth a more “authentic” image, namely schmoes like us. Just look at the difference between a “nerdy teen” on Flickr and iStockPhoto to see why marketersContinue reading “Authentic advertising”

Healthy snacks in disguise

I am a big advocate of eating right. I participate in the No-Corn-Syrup Diet. To this end, I’m always really frustrated when marketing gets in the way of people making the right decision. Take for instance the 100 Calorie Pack by Nabisco, which come with the following message: Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, creamy — whatContinue reading “Healthy snacks in disguise”

Here’s Looking At You

Here’s Looking At You is a brilliant short film by Lenka Clayton and James Price which exposes how people judge each other on first impression. Beyond all of the depressing skepticism that these subjects expose, I find it fascinating how much information people draw from a nearly-still image. It definitely shows how important a photoContinue reading “Here’s Looking At You”