del.icio.us/dossy (RSS) links since March 20, 2006 at 09:00 AM:
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Tom L. writes: “I didn’t laugh at this movie. I hired someone in India to laugh for a few dollars less than it would have cost here in the U.S.” (via yesthattom)
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Ah those wacky Japanese … first it was Shirtagami, now it’s Potato Peeling-fu. The trick? Circumcise the potato before boiling, then ten seconds in ice water … then just slip the skin off. Disposing of the skin wrapped in Kleenex is optional.
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Sudoku meets social software: everyone plays the same puzzle and there’s realtime chat next to it. Even better: it’s DHTML/AJAX, not Flash. Awesome. (via tyrus)
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Call toll free number, enter UPC or ISBN of product, get Amazon’s pricing — great for comparison shopping while at a brick-and-mortar store.
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John Scalzi is a six-figure writer: “So: In 2005, from writing and editing, I made $100,600. And as it happens that is pretty much dead-on average for my writing income since 1998, which is the year I became a freelance writer.”
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“I really am trying to see things from your point of view, but I just can’t stick my head that far up my ass.”
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CROWS (Common Remotely Operated Weapons Systems) … Quote: In the most remote mountain top in the world, youu’ll faintly hear, “BOOM HEADSHOT, BI**H! Can’t blame it on lag now!”
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Scott Adams reminds us of huge sexual biases in our legal system. But then, what 14-year old boy isn’t hot for their 25-year-old blonde teacher? I obviously went to the wrong school …
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