“Problem: Climate change is a complex and sometimes contested topic; nevertheless, it cannot be ignored. Designers, in particular, must examine how our practices impact the environment.” Sort of like a Flash-based Al Gore presentation. Very nicely done, but I didn’t make it to the end.

A look at what’s supposedly happening Web-wise at the Gray Lady. No comment from me.

“I read dozens of blog posts on[the Kathy Siera incident], and I still had no clue who might or might not be guilty of what. Each new post I read tangled the web further, layering misinformation on top of disinformation.”

Open source software that functions as “a PDF Reader and note-taker for Mac OS X. Skim is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF.” Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog.

Hypothetical redesign.

“The anticipated battle between Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3 for videogame console supremacy has become a sideshow to the unexpected rise of Nintendo’s Wii as the new-generation game console of choice.”

Steve Jobs and EMI Group head Eric Nicoli on why they went D.R.M.-free on their iTunes deal.

On their recent redesign.

Hilarious round-up of students’ smart alecky answers to tough test questions.

Beautiful illustration work.