Category Archives: Asides

A Quick Thought

A Quick Thought By Ryan

Knowing what an acronym is—the what, the why, the true purpose of it in practice as well as conversation—is important. Knowing what the acronym stands for is only for geeks.

Best and Worst Logo Redesigns

Best and Worst Logo Redesigns By Ryan

Thought this post was an interesting look at good and bad design decisions. Turns out it originated (sort of) at Brand New.

Published at Daily Blog Tips: Widen Your Blog

Published at Daily Blog Tips: Widen Your Blog By Ryan

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m on a regular posting schedule over at Daily Blog Tips now. A post of mine talking about widening your blog to take advantage of larger average screen sizes went up today. There is a decent discussion starting up on the topic, which will be worth checking out if that’s your [...]

Library Uses Flickr in Very Innovative Way

Library Uses Flickr in Very Innovative Way By Ryan

Westmont Public Library in Illinois has (as far as I know) just pioneered an innovative way for libraries to use Flickr.
Someone over there is thinking. They’re publishing photos of new released books with notes attached to each book that link back to reserve that book on their website. Awesome.
Another great use of Flickr notes that [...]

Blog Changeup, New Digs

Blog Changeup, New Digs By Ryan

The official location of my personal blog has changed from http://blog.aspiringindie.com to a new and (hopefully more) permanent location: ryanimel.com.
I’ve had issues with name-based personal domains in the past, but I figured I’d swallow it already and go with what seemed the easiest choice. And here we are. The old blog location will still be [...]

Apple Gives Podcasting Instructions

Apple Gives Podcasting Instructions By Ryan

Just a note - in case anyone is interested in a) preparing and running a podcast or b) formatting their own video for play on both iPods and iTV, Apple has some information up about how best to do it. Check it out.

Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer

Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer By Ryan

Just caught an email from Rockstar announcing the first trailer for GTA IV. Looks pretty sweet.
I synced it to my new iPod.
I’ve also grabbed a video podcast from Ask A Ninja and season two of Robot Chicken, just to have something to do during chapels this week.

Seriously

Seriously By Ryan

I just had a man tell me that he is a finance major and as such shouldn’t have to deal with “this ethics or philosophy stuff.”
Dear God.

Read Along with Mars Hill

Read Along with Mars Hill By Ryan

Just wanted to toss up a link to Mars Hill’s corporate selected readings for this season of Lent. Do check it out.

Web Directions North Slides

Web Directions North Slides By Ryan

I’m glad I snagged the feed from Web Directions North way back when I did. Even though I didn’t go to the conference I enjoyed browsing the presentation slides that they put online today.
Download the Web Directions North presentation slides on their website. I hope you will have as good a time with them as [...]