Monkey business at the Defence Department
It was no computer genius who tried to doctor the Wikipedia entry about Canada’s plan to spend $9 billion on F-45 fighter jets. The changes were so childish, you could almost hear the writer giggling. For example:
Original:
Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia characterized the purchase of the F-35 as a “pig in a poke” and stated that it is too expensive, short-ranged and unneeded.
Doctored:
Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia characterized the purchase of the F-35 as a “superb investment in Canada’s defence” and stated that it is awesome, and anticipated.
Opposition leader Michael Ignatieff was also said to be [sic] “referred affectionately as Iggy or Icky“.
It would be scary if the DND was waging a covert campaign to interfere with government decisions or to undermine political opponents, but this is the work of some immature fool who doesn’t even know how Wikipedia works.
The monkey’s mischief was easily cleaned up and the monkey himself will be easily found. The scary thing is that such nitwits are using DND computers.
July 30, 2010 No Comments
Trying out a mobile plugin again
The plugin is supposed to offer visitors who are reading via a mobile device a layout that is better for them than the standard desktop layout. See esample above. The WP iPhone Theme plugin wasn’t working too well when I tried it a few months ago, but that was a few versions back. I hope it is working better now. Feedback welcome, of course.
July 29, 2010 No Comments
The art of the iPod touch screenshot
Two things that iPod Touch users might want to discover:
1. How to take a screenshot on your iPod Touch.
Get whatever you want to shoot on screen, then hold down the Home button at the bottom of your screen and do a quick click on the Power button on the top of your iPod… like you are clicking the shutter. The screen will flash white and your screenshot will be saved into your photo album. Look for it there.
Donna drew and emailed this little piece of art to me, directly from her iPod photo album.
Which brings us to:
2. A wi-fi art app you can use on your iPod Touch (or iPhone)
Go to this URL and draw with your finger. You can change brushes and continue drawing. Change colours, too. When you’re done, save it as a screenshot, since you can, now.
BTW, Mr. Doob is a clever guy with a lot of interesting stuff to explore. His drawing app works on your iPod because it does not depend on Flash. This may mean nothing to you, but it’s a good thing.
July 28, 2010 1 Comment
Funnyman John Baird and his hilarious Aeronautics Act
In response to sale of comical suitcase stickers:
“Joking around like this could possibly be a serious violation of the Aeronautics Act,” said James Kucie, a spokesman for Transport Minister John Baird, told CBC News.
July 28, 2010 No Comments
Wondering weather…
Actually wondering whether… whether I can keep an up-to-date satellite picture in this post.
You are looking at the answer.
July 28, 2010 No Comments