Proposal: extend Markdown syntax to support form elements
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that can be converted into HTML. The main inspiration behind its syntax is to copy what most people have used for year...
Apartment hunting tips and tricks
My girlfriend and I have been looking for a new apartment for next year, which is never an easy process. We don’t do this often, so we’re learning as we go. How...
5 reasons everyone should watch the Crossfit Games
The 2011 Crossfit Games are coming up next weekend, July 29 - 30, and as soon as that live stream is up and running, I’ll be watching. You should watch too. Wh...
Obsessed with lists: how I organize my life
A little while back, I wrote about my obsession with the apocalypse. Today, I’m going to talk about a slightly different obsession: lists. To be honest, not ma...
The hardest workouts of all time
What are the toughest, most mentally and physically challenging workouts that you’ve ever done? There are many discussions online on this topic, so I figured ...
3 more web development tools you've probably never heard of
A few days ago, I wrote a blog post about 3 web development tools you’ve probably never heard of and, lo and behold, I was told by many people that, in fact, t...
Travel quirks, part 3: sculpture, animals, doppelgängers, art and more!
In part one of this series, I showed you weird signs, billboards and writing. In part two, I showcased my gastronomic adventures. Today, in the thrilling conc...
Travel quirks, part 2: gastronomic adventures
In the first part of the travel quirks series, I showcased some of the strange signs, billboards and writings I’ve come across in my travels. Today, I’ll focus...
Travel quirks, part 1: signs, billboards and writings
When I’m traveling, I’m a compulsive photographer: my camera is always out and clicking. Photograph first, ask questions later. Some people get annoyed at this,...
TaxPayers choose
A few days ago, I wrote about how hearing Sal Khan’s talk as part of the LinkedIn Speaker series gave me an idea for how to take the Khan Academy to the next ...