Dr Wingnut

Month: March 2004

  • English

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    The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore.  We don’t just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.James Davis Nicoll

  • Interface consistency

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    I found the following article, Interface consistency at youngpup.net and thought that those of you working in interface design might find it useful.

  • Success

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    As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.Benjamin Disraeli

  • Love

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    Love, the magician, knows this little trick whereby two people walk in different directions yet always remain side by side.Hugh Prather

  • Knowledge

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    The trouble with most folks isn’t so much their ignorance.  It’s know’n so many things that ain’t so.Josh Billings, 19th century humorist

  • Choices

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    It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.Chinese Proverb

  • Ex-Atlas E missile bunker for sale, lease or rent.

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    An Atlas E missile bunker that has been converted into an extraordinary home is being offered for sale, lease or rent.  The 20,000 sqft bunker would make an ideal location for companies that might be interested in setting up their computer disaster recovery centre in an out-of-town and very secure location.Sprint can provide communications including…