Random musings from the mind of David Murphy, developer at large; aspiring runner, frequent game player, avid reader, husband, and father. Come in, and know me better man.Tumblr (3.0; @schwuk)http://blog.schwuk.com/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l67zx536ks1qaom06o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://tooyoungtobethisemptygirl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tooyoungtobethisemptygirl</a>, <a href="http://criticismasinspiration.tumblr.com/post/866177187" target="_blank">criticismasinspiration</a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/rU4zVNGAwx8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/867466566http://blog.schwuk.com/post/867466566Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:52:57 +0100<p>I love my Vibram Five Fingers. I rave about them every chance I get, and I love them for running.</p> <p>What I don’t do, however, is wear them as a general purpose shoe. Until last week that is.</p> <p>This last week I’ve been in Prague for work, and since my wife & kids are off work & school respectively we decided a road trip was in order - Cumbria to Prague (in two days), a week there, Prague to near Paris (one day), a day at Disneyland Paris (my wife’s birthday), and near Paris to Cumbria (one day).</p> <p>Now, anyone can see that’s a lot of driving. :)</p> <p>What’s more interesting - and the point of this blog post - is that with the exception of the first day’s travel and two days of work, I wore my VFFs exclusively, which included:</p> <ul> <li>Three full days of driving + related wandering around</li> <li>Three days of work, including a 15-minute walk each way from our apartment to ‘work’ and back, plus various wanderings in the evenings</li> <li>A full day walking around Disneyland Paris</li> </ul> <p>Two notes:</p> <ol> <li>They are, by far, the most comfortable shoes I own. My feet were tired (especially after Disneyland Paris), but by no means sore or blistered</li> <li>They are a great conversation starter, with random people in Prague commenting on them</li> </ol> <p>So, from now on I suspect I will be wearing them far, far more.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/4wNiuvvYt8s" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/865808688http://blog.schwuk.com/post/865808688Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:09:00 +0100vffsvibram five fingersbarefoot<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5eaiieRQF1qz4zfuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://suicideblonde.tumblr.com/post/802365619/kittykittybangbang-batman-explored-by" target="_blank">suicideblonde</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://kittykittybangbang.madthoughts.net/post/797797775" target="_blank">kittykittybangbang</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pmassuw/4770020347/" target="_blank">Batman (explored)</a> by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/pmassuw" target="_blank">PMassuw</a></p> <p>via flickr</p> </blockquote> <p> I’m Batman</p> </blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/Ox8rmNuwifM" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/806409044http://blog.schwuk.com/post/806409044Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:05:42 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5gcxy6EaU1qzpwi0o1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://tooyoungtobethisemptygirl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tooyoungtobethisemptygirl</a>, <a href="http://thedailywh.at/post/802676495/threadless-tee-of-the-day-let-the-game-continue" target="_blank">thedailywhat</a>)</p> <p>So <em>that’s</em> where the pieces come from!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/KNXWAxrjlCg" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/803723998http://blog.schwuk.com/post/803723998Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:30:44 +0100<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5arlhgfyP1qzvxuio1_r1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://venomousporridge.com/post/789849351/cleverbot" target="_blank">dwineman</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>OK, actually that <em>is</em> pretty clever.</p> </blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/a1O0IbqIhnU" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/792782735http://blog.schwuk.com/post/792782735Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:46:42 +0100<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KoqtwmuTyQQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KoqtwmuTyQQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>LEGO shoot out.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/NCpWocq6Dno" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/789913280http://blog.schwuk.com/post/789913280Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:07:16 +0100<a href="http://ui-patterns.com/">UI Patterns</a>: <blockquote> <p>User Interface Design patterns are recurring solutions that solve common design problems. Design patterns are standard reference points for the experienced user interface designer.</p> <p>This site will help you in two ways: You can read insightful design pattern articles and browse screenshot examples.</p> </blockquote> <p>Useful!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/nZjun-2Qrys" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/789672601http://blog.schwuk.com/post/789672601Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:46:32 +0100<a href="http://vimeo.com/12819723">"Apple of My Eye" Shot and Edited with iPhone 4</a>: <p><a href="http://cameronmoll.tumblr.com/post/749442191/apple-of-my-eye-shot-and-edited-with-iphone-4" target="_blank">cameronmoll</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Directed by Michael Koerbel, a graduate student at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.</p> <p><em>/via <a href="http://www.firstand20.com/blog/apple-of-my-eye/" target="_blank">First & 20</a></em></p> </blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/M5vmydBrhCk" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/749493198http://blog.schwuk.com/post/749493198Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:40:16 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qlu6yydy1qbqd1bo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>This reminds me of someone. Let me just think… *ping* Ooh! An email! (via <a href="http://tooyoungtobethisemptygirl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tooyoungtobethisemptygirl</a>, <a href="http://pinkyalvarez.tumblr.com/post/746426506/esto-es-lo-que-pasa-cuando-uno-qiere-sntarce-a" target="_blank">pinkyalvarez</a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/t-WIh-2zoyA" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/746477253http://blog.schwuk.com/post/746477253Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:42:49 +0100funnybecauseitstrue<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4luocZXeT1qa8nzpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://ihatetwenty4seven.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">ihatetwenty4seven</a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/DynMp627ZHw" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/745655385http://blog.schwuk.com/post/745655385Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:36:54 +0100<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4ih4737Cd1qbyb4oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://minimalmac.com/" target="_blank">minimalmac</a>, <a href="http://idesk.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">idesk</a>)</p> <p>I think this is an insanely cool shot</p> </blockquote> <p>A very cool shot. Oh, and for the record I’m totally blown away by the camera on the iPhone 4 - fantastic stills & video.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/yjNlsbjxThk" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/739625646http://blog.schwuk.com/post/739625646Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:12:52 +0100<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4jylwqkoS1qbu7y4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://deviant-altruist.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">deviant-altruist</a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/U7mgdFYoxIg" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/736386933http://blog.schwuk.com/post/736386933Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:55:43 +0100<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4gmu6Y6in1qb6t8zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nice mix of styles. Love the chest piece. (via <a href="http://tooyoungtobethisemptygirl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tooyoungtobethisemptygirl</a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/4nLuFY_Gp3c" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/736222272http://blog.schwuk.com/post/736222272Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:53:42 +0100<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3wodkrtSp1qbgzd4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://deviant-altruist.tumblr.com/post/725746030/beautykiller-via-madattraction-seductionn" target="_blank">deviant-altruist</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://beautykiller.tumblr.com/post/725717864/via-madattraction-seductionn" target="_blank">beautykiller</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://madattraction.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">madattraction</a>, <a href="http://seductionn.tumblr.com/post/690565292" target="_blank">seductionn</a>)</p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p>Top film. One of my favourites.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/gV6U2SgIr_4" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/736052826http://blog.schwuk.com/post/736052826Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:50:42 +0100“He finally entered an unoccupied car and began driving. He was very mindful of the other cars and pedestrians. He didn’t know the rules of the road, so he ran red lights and turned down one-way streets in the wrong direction. However, he did stop at intersections if a group of cars gathered waiting for the light to turn green. At one such intersection he attempted to brake, but he was traveling too fast. Instead of plowing into the rear of the car ahead of him, he swerved to the right and popped up onto to sidewalk. In doing so, he accidently ran over a woman walking towards his oncoming car. He was incredibly ashamed of himself and profusely apologized. “It’s okay. It’s only a game. It’s not real”, I reassured him. After a few minutes of me explaining the difference between a game and real life, he felt comfortable enough to continue playing.”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.bitmob.com/articles/my-four-year-old-son-plays-grand-theft-auto" target="_blank">My Four-Year-Old Son Plays Grand Theft Auto</a> (via <a href="http://drivethruthis.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">drivethruthis</a>)</em><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/7I7Y9qHlkcA" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/735879800http://blog.schwuk.com/post/735879800Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:42:18 +0100<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4gb7imccM1qbd2aeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://deviant-altruist.tumblr.com/post/727946048/via-beautifulbrokendisaster" target="_blank">deviant-altruist</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://beautifulbrokendisaster.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">beautifulbrokendisaster</a>)</p> </blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/TSUmDGmXAmk" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/735609419http://blog.schwuk.com/post/735609419Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:04:07 +0100<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4apz0RxO81qazlb9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://deviant-altruist.tumblr.com/post/727870499/itemizeme-via-this-deafening-silence" target="_blank">deviant-altruist</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://itemizeme.tumblr.com/post/727862480" target="_blank">itemizeme</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://this-deafening-silence.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">this-deafening-silence</a>)</p> </blockquote> </blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/Z0GQVwwQ_ck" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/732428024http://blog.schwuk.com/post/732428024Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:19:58 +0100<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4gopyInLm1qb6t8zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://tooyoungtobethisemptygirl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tooyoungtobethisemptygirl</a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/18_5t_jXdN8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/731144604http://blog.schwuk.com/post/731144604Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:52:23 +0100<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4ft7lvDl41qz4skao1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://nikf.org/post/726822949/tweedledee-and-tweedledum-a-stunning-mac-os-x" target="_blank">nikf</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Tweedledee and Tweedledum</strong> ~ A stunning Mac OS X, iPhone & iPad wallpaper from Louie Mantia.</p> </blockquote> <p>Some amazing wallpapers here.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/RuxTPAtXpuo" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/729646133http://blog.schwuk.com/post/729646133Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:39:28 +0100<a href="http://nikf.org/post/726587061/8-more-subtle-changes-you-may-not-notice-in-ios4">nikf.org: 8 More Subtle Changes You May Not Notice in iOS4</a>: <blockquote> <p>After <a href="http://nikf.org/post/722500438/" target="_blank">yesterday’s post</a> I was inundated with other small tweaks. Here’s a selection of others, spotted by eagle-eyed readers. Thanks to all those who sent them in!</p> </blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/schwuk/~4/xmy_tWJnILs" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.schwuk.com/post/728688713http://blog.schwuk.com/post/728688713Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:46:22 +0100