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Snipt - share code snippets on twitter.

It simply generates a Short URL to the fully formatted code in your choice of programming language.

Examle: Some PHP

via: ReadWriteWeb

iPhone software update to v2.2.1 is now available. Bug fixes etc.
Read Apple Insider for details.

Also, the infamous podcaster is now re-born as RSS Player. I wish the developer success and riches given the crap Apple put him through.

Back to the drawing board Alex has created RSS Player, which IS essentially Podcaster - minus the directory.

Explain this to the kid, in an optimistic manner.

NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Climate Change Largely Irreversible

The scientists emphasize that increases in CO₂ that occur in this century “lock in” sea level rise that would slowly follow in the next 1,000 years. Considering just the expansion of warming ocean waters—without melting glaciers and polar ice sheets—the authors find that the irreversible global average sea level rise by the year 3000 would be at least 1.3–3.2 feet (0.4–1.0 meter) if CO₂ peaks at 600 parts per million, and double that amount if CO₂ peaks at 1,000 parts per million.

I can hear the skeptics..why waste money, it's going to happen anyhow, party on!.
Explain that to Pacific Island Nations, freaked at the idea of a couple of inches, and already looking to move their whole country to higher ground.

Jan 24th Mac turns 25.

Apple reports record growth

For the first time in its history, Apple tallied more than $10 billion revenue, reporting sales of $10.17 billion ...

MacWorld takes a look at those years, the products, operating systems and some people's favorite Mac.

I missed the live broadcast (3.30 AM Aus), so read his speech instead.

Damon Winter - NYT

The word cloud conveys that he spoke to his audience though it doesn't reflect the strong international theme of his speech.

via: SMH

Greg Storey comments on the brand new WhiteHouse.gov website.
What a vast improvement! Some words from the person responsible, Macon Phillips

Update: 44 is a "lefty". One of many amazing photos courtesy of Big Picture.