Category: real life
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The Emotional Ramifications of Bleeps and Bloops
The iPhone needs more options for the new text message sound. There are only six beeps, bongs, and honks available, with no ability to add new ones. I say this not out of a vain need for customization, but for the emotional well-being of iPhone users. This is modern life: You meet someone you like,…
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The Horrors of Internet Dating, Volume 8
When you’re looking for someone to date, one of the most important things is having something in common. Luckily, OkCupid has advanced algorithms that can scour profiles and identify common interests. Thanks. That really helps this person stand out from everyone else. Although some people need more help standing out than others. Pro tip: if…
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On the BBC
Hey look at that, I’m quoted in a feature on the front page of the BBC: Do Typefaces Really Matter? (near the end) If you’re visiting from the article, you may wish to see the post that inspired the reporter to give me a call: Fonts Don’t Matter. I wrote it to be a bit…
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