OK/Cancel on negotiations within software projects - priceless.

Joel on 15 ways to turn off Windows: "This highlights a style of software design shared by Microsoft and the open source movement, in both cases driven by a desire for consensus and for "Making Everybody Happy," but it's based on the misconceived notion that lots of choices make people happy, which we really need to rethink."

Urban Espionage: "a 3-week tournament for thrill seekers to act as spies and kill their target – but with water! What's more, it's all done in the comfort of your own town! After two weeks of water-pistol shoot-outs, the most successful assassin will be given £500 as a prize."

Social mapping: "we are on the verge of enjoying services made possible only when information is matched automatically to location. Maps on our phones will always know where we are. Our children can’t go missing. Movie listings will always be for the closest theaters; restaurant suggestions, organized by proximity. We will even have the option of choosing free cellphone service if we agree to accept ads focused on nearby businesses."

A bit happy clappy, but there's probably something in there...

Aiki-cake: "Those little people (and there are about 40 of them) are wearing authentic Japanese-stitched keikogi sewn by Masayo-san by hand and on Natsuko-san's sewing machine. And yes, the tiny hakama have miniature pleats down the front."

Ridiculously lovely :)