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Re: Alexis Dournier builds trio of tropical villas in Bali's surf haven Uluwatu

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:23:51 -0000

I thought the same thing. Love it.

Re: Our new CEO - - Bocoup

Michael J. Champlin — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:57:25 -0000

Congratulations, Jory!

Re: Beware the Sexist Celluloid Quilt that is ‘Nocturnal Animals’

Michael J. Champlin — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:06:19 -0000

This is 1) really disappointing to hear and 2) makes me long for the movie that doesn't exist, the one mentioned in the opening paragraph, the one that imitates the sexist narrative in order to criticize it.

Re: The Twee Revolution

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:27:29 -0000

Nailed it.

Re: The Twee Revolution

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:26:35 -0000

I think what the author is trying to say here is "you're having fun the wrong way, and I don't like it".

Re: CSS: Should we change the default for overflow?

Michael J. Champlin — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:36:58 -0000

Seriously thinking I'll have to try this on an upcoming project.

Re: Social Media: A Trailing Indicator of Customer Experience

Michael J. Champlin — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:56:09 -0000

Social is always a last resort for me as well, and I see it as an opportunity. I don't go to social just to rant, I go there because I just want someone to listen. When it works, I gain a lot of respect for a company -- and when it doesn't, it's just a nail in the coffin.

Re: What is WordPress Lacking? A Template Language

Michael J. Champlin — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:15:02 -0000

Though I can certainly understand the want for a more elegant templating solution for WordPress, I think the fact that it's php and therefore more "complicated" is precisely what makes it so powerful.

I got started developing blog templates for Textpattern in college and loved it, because it combined my knowledge of HTML with an easy-to-understand templating system. I was able to go from zero to custom blog theme very quickly. I also tried WordPress (in its infancy at that time) and was scared off by its php and decentralized templating system (so many files!). Not surprisingly, I quickly had bigger ideas and was limited by Textpattern's capabilities.

Over time I've come to realize that's what makes WordPress so important. It's not a blogging platform. We're able to make world-class websites on this platform because it *isn't* simple. I think that simplifying WordPress -- and finding ways to streamline development for specific kinds of projects -- is a good and noble cause, I just don't think there's a one-size-fits-all approach to it.

Re: Favor the Brave: it's a holiday giveaway

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:14:31 -0000

Love the new design! So pretty :)

Re: The All-In-1 Website Builder We’ve Been Waiting For

Michael J. Champlin — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:11:37 -0000

Well it's a template. Find me a template that doesn't feel "templatish".

Re: Rain, Rain | found it made it

Michael J. Champlin — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:46:40 -0000

Cuh-ute.

Re: Nostalgia: The Family Van | found it made it

Michael J. Champlin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:45:31 -0000

My parents had the very same minivan!

Re: This Summer's Must-Have Accessory | found it made it

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:33:54 -0000

Excellent! I've been smoking a pipe as well, which corresponds perfectly with "patio weather".

Re: http://okiesupertaster.tumblr.com/post/3080294982

Michael J. Champlin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:25:06 -0000

"Not typical of a supertaster"...what do you mean? I consider myself a supertaster and I love Indian food. Does this just mean that I'm not typical? ;)

Re: http://okiesupertaster.tumblr.com/post/3004241633

Michael J. Champlin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:27:09 -0000

You can also use them to make ravioli, etc. Just fill them then brush with egg whites and seal shut, then boil them for a few minutes. Mmm...tasty.

As far as won-tons, I made some really tasty ones with pork filling once. I think the recipe is in one of my cookbooks...

Re: http://www.jilllian.com/post/972467527

Michael J. Champlin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:04:56 -0000

Recently NPR confirmed something I've already known for years: that mosquitoes are attracted more to certain people than others. So I'll go outside and be covered in them and nobody else can figure out what I'm spazzing out about...

Re: I don't know what to name this thing.

Michael J. Champlin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:34:47 -0000

I think that one's graduated from 'passive aggressive' to just plain 'aggressive'.

Re: Game Over for Nintendo? | The Atlantic Wire

Michael J. Champlin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:10:46 -0000

Misleading title. The Wii's sales have declined because the market is SO saturated.

Also...the iphone as a threat to Nintendo products? That's like saying my toaster is a threat to my refrigerator.

Re: I don't know what to name this thing.

Michael J. Champlin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:41:00 -0000

The real question here is...why sepia? ;)

Re: I don't know what to name this thing. - I wonder if I'm supposed to feel excited?

Michael J. Champlin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:04:32 -0000

http://journal.milesbarger....
YEAH!

Re: anyways.us

Michael J. Champlin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:49 -0000

Michael J. Champlin
mjchamplin@gmail.com
:)

Re: anyways.us

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:02:36 -0000

You're $40 away... ;)

Re: anyways.us

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:39:35 -0000

Thanks!

Re: anyways.us

Michael J. Champlin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:15:04 -0000

hey you should link to the actual flickr photo page so i can check out the rest of this person's photos :)

Re: Thought for Food

Michael J. Champlin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:36:13 -0000

Your video hasn't got sound. Try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watc...

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