John Maeda is the new president of RISD

Internet Explorer 8 passes Acid 2

Dean Hachamovitch, general manager for IE, and still the one person I’d most like to face in a Fight Club style throwdown, announces a good start.

i’m 28 years old and i’ve still got the same looks/physique that i had when i wrestled in college and have had a certain part of my anatomy compared to a baby’s arm. i am also quite charming.

—some investment banker douchebag (or an excellent parody thereof) totally stole my match.com profile in this fantastically pathetic quest for a date at Christmas.

Nonesuch Records just launched a new kickass web store

Buy the CD, get immediate access to 320kbps downloads at no extra cost. The prices seem a touch high, and I’d be happy with just the digital version, but great work from a great label.

You’re valuing the delivery system as opposed to the relationship and the emotional thing

—David Byrne, in a chat with Thom Yorke about the value of music

Virgin America now serving Seattle

Allow me to flex the 2007 word of the year - w00t!

Judge: Man can’t be forced to divulge encryption passphrase

Said to be in violation of fifth amendment rights against self-incrimination. So… maybe PGP encrypt your iPod before the RIAA comes knocking.

See ya later alligator.

John Moe is leaving Seattle for St. Paul

Wait, that’s the opposite of what you’re supposed to do! Everyone knows that you move *from* Minneapolis *to* Seattle. The aloofness is part of our charm, baby!

Opera sues Microsoft over complete lack of standards compliance

Can I contribute to this legal fund?