March 2010 Archives

I’ve been running Movable Type on two blogs, and – I’ve gotta say – I feel like the passion for that particular platform is evaporating. Every time I’ve tried to look up documentation I encounter broken links and pages that trail off into nothing, like the author caught a glimpse of a life that could have been theirs; that should have been theirs, were it not for their parents forcing them into a career programming blogging software. Accursed, wretched, blogging software.

So I’m jumping ship and taking these blogs with me. That’s the advantage of having such an exclusive readership — try switching blogging platforms overnight, um … Kottke. Just you try it.

There will inevitably be some broken links and confused badgers running around the place for a few days. Bear with me: it will all be a bright new tomorrow, you’ll see. The RSS feed will remain the same, should that help you sleep at night.

See you on the other side, amigo. Deep breath!

The “Tea Party” movement is a loosely organised, libertarian political party in the USA that has garnered huge support from conversatives disillusioned with the Republican party. This podcast from NPR contains a fascinating interview with David Weigel, who covered the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), and is a great primer for anyone interested in learning why this right-wing organisation has gathered such momentum.

From Sussex Safer Roads: a stunning reminder that you should wear your seatbelt.

Sound up, fullscreen is best.