JavaScript Blacklist blocks javascript from annoying places like tynt and intellitxt. It’s awesome.
Safari 5 had a bug that made JavaScript Blacklist unusable. That bug’s been fixed in 5.0.1.
At CBS, Mr. Schorr won three Emmy Awards for his coverage of the Watergate scandal and took pride in his often blunt reporting on the administration. In one instance he hurriedly began broadcasting after acquiring a copy of Nixon’s notorious “enemies list” only to discover in reading the names aloud that his was No. 17.
—I somehow missed the news that Daniel Schorr died last week. I loved his unapologetic style and insight and I’ll miss his unique take on the news.
Two recommendations for you. First, install the InstapaperIt browser extension, which will let you add any link to Instapaper with a simple right or option click.
Next, head over to Kevin Kelly’s excellent collection of best magazine articles ever and queue them all up.
May you never find yourself wanting for something interesting to read.
The Nike Boom app features “blasts of motivation” like this one from Coach K, who appears to be taking a dump. I’ll be sure to download this app precisely thirty seconds before I want to grind my iPhone into dust.
Rumors circulating the internet of a fan stabbing another attendee in the eye over coveted seats, and of a victim clad in a “Harry Potter T-shirt soaked in blood,” are inaccurate, according to authorities.
—Blood-soaked Harry Potter t-shirts notwithstanding, a dude is under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon after striking his buddy in the face with a pen at Comic-Con this year.
Owners of the iPhone will be able to legally break electronic locks on their devices in order to download software applications that haven’t been approved by Apple Inc., according to new government rules announced Monday.
This is, dare I say, inspiring. The Library of Congress, bless their little hearts, are actually recognizing that there are reasonable limits that should be placed on copyright. The new rules will let people legally jailbreak their phones (no word on whether that includes voided warranties, though), bypass copyright restrictions on DVDs for education purposes and bypass the need for hardware dongles.
Now, think about this for just a second. Imagine you’re having a conversation with Don Draper and you use a phrase like “thought leader” or “webinar”. How’s that end?
If you’re in a meeting, he takes a long draw off his cigarette, slowly stamps it out, stands up, buttons his jacket, stares right through you and walks out of the room without saying a word.
If you’re in a bar, he finishes his drink, stands up, punches you in your dumb mouth, buttons his jacket, dons his hat, walks out and then fucks your wife.
Safari lets sites collect your personal information
Using a bug in the AutoFill feature of Safari 4 and 5 (OS X only, not iOS devices), malicious javascript can grab your name, email, address and phone number. The fix is to turn off AutoFill. While you’re at it, turn off the “open safe files after downloading” option.
Consumer Reports is raising serious doubts about precious metals dealer and Glenn Beck fave Goldline
If you’ve spent any time listening to right wing radio or watching FOX News, you’re familiar with Goldline. These guys are straight up hucksters, selling “security” to the conspiratorially inclined despite the fact that real economists say that precious metals are a pretty poor investment for normal people. Of course, conservatives have done a fantastic job convincing people to vote against their own economic interests for decades, this seems like a natural collusion.
Goldline isn’t just some advertiser, though, Beck has been particularly vocal in his support of their scams. In this schmaltzy, over the top bit he personally vouches for their integrity.
Mother Jones wrote about Beck’s love affair with Goldline and the intertwining of right wing paranoia and the thirst for gold a few months ago.
I don’t know about you but I’m rooting for these crazy kids [via youmightfindyourself]