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Re: Virtual fashion will allow people to "go completely crazy" online says Amber Jae Slooten of The Fabricant

bettinatizzy — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:36:42 -0000

The first auction of a virtual dress, to my knowledge, was in 2008. The creation was by Eshi Otawara: http://npirl.blogspot.com/2...

Re: The expat community in Florence, Italy

bettinatizzy — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:38:44 -0000

Alexandra - This is super valuable info. I'm concentrating on improving my Italian but there's nothing like a convo or two with someone who speaks your own language. I found you in the Florence Yelp group and I'm so glad I did. Now I have your blog as a resource and a great one at that. One question: Do you have any idea what the expat community is like in Lucca or where I might turn to find out?

Re: Crusaders of the Lost Idols Comments

bettinatizzy — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:50:39 -0000

Ad buff loading often doesn't work. Today was "often"

Re: IKEA spoofs Apple ad, and it’s brilliant

bettinatizzy — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:10:19 -0000

Spoofs aren't required to observe trademark law.

Re: Dangerous Minds | Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Flaming Lips Band bring dada to David Letterman last night

bettinatizzy — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:32:40 -0000

You're welcome.

Re: Dangerous Minds | The terrifying beauty of Kate Bush

bettinatizzy — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:31:27 -0000

I like Marc's impolitic candor. He's not saying that she's crazy, he's saying that she reminds him of women that make him feel this way.

Re: OccupyGezi: the People's Bulldozer

bettinatizzy — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:21:43 -0000

I learned some important lessons about the role of social media and uprisings this weekend. Social media users are - too often - alarmists. Exaggeration and glaring errors are inevitable. I'm not surprised - I'm not that naive - but I'm struck by the degree that this phenomenon is present, even in otherwise thinking, educated people. This is NOT ARAB SPRING. Turkey is not Egypt or Iran. Recommend this podcast for an excellent analysis of what is happening, http://www.3quarksdaily.com... Don't write Turkey off just yet. It's geographic location is unfortunate. It has few natural resources. And yet... Istanbul is one of the loveliest cities - on par with London or Paris - that i have ever visited. Culturally, it sits on top of the heap... embracing the old and driving the future at the same time. Were it not for the language, I'd consider moving there.

Re: Kyle's Post

bettinatizzy — Thu, 30 May 2013 22:19:49 -0000

Two friends have been wildly successful via Kickstarter and both scrambled for many months to cope with demand. Hadn't considered the difficulties of working the donor data provided by Kickstarter. Enlightening.

Re: Future Of Storytelling

bettinatizzy — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:35:02 -0000

Reading about Kelly Oxford induced me to look at her stream. Discovered that I had BLOCKED her. What?! That got fixed in a hurry. I do agree, the medium is remaking us, but I find that I don't want it to own me. Days without tweeting should be okay.

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

bettinatizzy — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:34:42 -0000

Daniel, the world is always looking for a definitive list of 3D printable materials. Something to add for that day? You'll see my face in the crowd at this panel, for sure.

Re: TshirtOS Is the World's First Instagram-Friendly T-Shirt

bettinatizzy — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:49:00 -0000

Photo, or better yet, video please!

Re: Diamonds do not come from coal

bettinatizzy — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:04 -0000

Diamonds are the hardest natural material, so nope... nothing smushed about them. However, if struck at *certain* angles, they can crack.

@jonnygoldstein You are probably thinking of cubic zirconia re: "human created" diamonds. Those are made out of zirconium dioxide. There are other, newer ways to recreate diamonds artificially, too.

Re: Time to vote: Who will win Whole Foods Market Community of Giving Culture Poll Contest? - 2012-May-21 - CultureMap Austin

bettinatizzy — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:22:05 -0000

Your links are wrong. When I click on Lady Bird Johnson, I get Sustainable Food Center.

Re: Researchers create brain-computer interface that bypasses spinal cord injury paralysis

bettinatizzy — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:44:00 -0000

It's irresponsible to show the EMOTIV EPOC headset as the first shot in this story, especially since it has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Re: http://www.bigthink.com/big-think-edge/discovering-purpose

bettinatizzy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:16:39 -0000

Agree. Poorly worded headline. The rest of the article is interesting enough. Merits a change, me thinks.

Re: Cat needs to learn water conservation

bettinatizzy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:07:55 -0000

A fave of mine.

Re: Pianist with synesthesia performs Bach "in color" (video)

bettinatizzy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:30:51 -0000

I am in complete AW of Shinners and GRATEFUL to him for helping me to understand a phenomenon that is, in itself, as deliciously extraordinary as his performance.

Re: Half of The New York Times Newsroom Is Politely Protesting - Business - The Atlantic Wire

bettinatizzy — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:55:44 -0000

The digital version of the New York Times is stellar. It's simply the best of its kind.

Re: Why Drivers May Get More Commuter Tax Benefits Than Bus Riders - Ron Lieber via NYTimes.com

bettinatizzy — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:40:38 -0000

Agree that it's unfair, but if you are like me (also a freelancer) you work mostly from home. Perhaps this could be one program that a freelancers' organization could offer. Something should be done about this. Glad you pointed it out.

Re: Why I Feel Bad for the Pepper-Spraying Policeman, Lt. John Pike - Alexis Madrigal - National - The Atlantic

bettinatizzy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:22 -0000

Pike's fellow officers didn't stop him. Guilty.

Re: Why I Feel Bad for the Pepper-Spraying Policeman, Lt. John Pike - Alexis Madrigal - National - The Atlantic

bettinatizzy — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:48:48 -0000

@AlexisMadrigal It is just to blame the system that enabled John Pike but I fail to understand the immediate "what happens to the man who does it is in some ways much, much worse." These words are eloquent prose seen from the POV of the oppressed, but... what is really happening to John Pike? Did he power up to an even eviler level? Did he feel remorse afterwards, or is he cursing us under his breath and mocking us? What has happened to John Pike, really?

Re: Featured Book Trailer: THE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL TOMORROW by Cory Doctorow

bettinatizzy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:46:14 -0000

You had me at the book title. After the trailer, I'm ordering copies as Christmas gifts.

Re: James Corrigan: Puritans are just taking the Pistorius

bettinatizzy — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:20:11 -0000

While we're at it, Eric Watson, let's also ban everyone who is wearing glasses, since their bodies are augmented, too.

Re: The Cicada Principle and Why It Matters to Web Designers

bettinatizzy — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:17:49 -0000

You are one wild and crazy guy :P And smart.

Re: The nourishing wake — Satellite — Craig Mod

bettinatizzy — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:17:00 -0000

It's the kind of growing up, growing older, that you can't prepare for. You are at once completely empty and bursting full. I've never heard it explained this way before, this lost innocence, but survivors will read and nod and dare to look inside themselves for - at the very least - one long absorbing moment. Thank you.