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Pleasure and Pain: photos by Whitney G. Hess

Entries from February 28th, 2009

Photo of the day: Push to take toilet paper

February 28th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Photography

I snapped this shot inside the spiffy public restroom at Madison Square Park. The restroom cleans itself after every use, a total water-and-soap spray-down of the entire space. So naturally, the toilet paper can’t be exposed — it would get soaked! Instead, it’s hidden behind a trap door. When you press the button, the metal [...]

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Future of Web Apps — Miami 2009

February 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Conferences, Technology, Web Development

Last weekend, Orian and I flew down to Miami for BarCampMiami and Carsonified‘s Future of Web Apps (FOWA). Unfortunately I caught a cold and we missed most of BarCamp, but at least we made it to Fraser Kelton‘s presentation on AdaptiveBlue‘s Glue — a browser add-on that lets you see what your friends think about [...]

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Photo of the day: Burn Calories, Not Electricity

February 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Photography

While attending Smart Experience’s Web Navigation Design workshop with Jim Kalbach at the Center for Architecture, I noticed this great sign by the elevator: Burn Calories, Not Electricity Take the Stairs! Walking up the stairs just 2 minutes a day helps prevent weight gain. It also helps the environment. I did a little investigation and [...]

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Photo of the day: Warning! Guard Dogs

February 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Photography

I was walking down the street with Dan Rollman of URDB and spotted the most perfect irony. I managed to get my camera out just in time; the dog looked at me just as I snapped the pic, then ran away. Wish I could remember what store it was so I could send them this. [...]

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Photo of the day: 25″ Sharp tube TV + 12 Bud Lights

February 25th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Photography

I saw this great sign posted in an apartment building. The seller is clearly a genius — anyone who’d still want a 25″ tube TV must obviously love Bud Light. Related Posts: Photo of the day: Keep dog’s away Photo of the day: Be aware of glass door!!! Photo of the day: 12 Gay Street [...]

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