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Error’d: European Edition

Scott Selikoff — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:01:15 +0000

I traveled to the UK earlier this month and was greeted by an error screen a day for the first three days of my trip. Day 1: London Subway Station Nothing like a 5-foot-tall boot screen to make you feel … Continue reading →

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Error’d: European Edition was first posted on September 17, 2010 at 2:01 pm.
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WTF: PDF Plugin Required

Scott Selikoff — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:16:15 +0000

Upon clicking the “Print Form” button I receive the error message below. I have three problems with this error message: From a user interface perspective, it assumes everyone’s PDF browser plug-in displays a toolbar with it including a Print button. … Continue reading →

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WTF: PDF Plugin Required was first posted on December 17, 2009 at 5:16 pm.
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Spooky Savings

Scott Selikoff — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:39:13 +0000

Halloween candy advertising “Spooky Savings”. Apparently, saving 0 cents is pretty spooky! Must be a WTF kind of a week.

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Spooky Savings was first posted on October 9, 2009 at 2:39 am.
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All Digital Soda Machine

Scott Selikoff — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:21:09 +0000

I have to wonder, was there really a need to an invent an all-digital touchscreen soda machine? Even if there was, the following screenshot taken from a local mall offers very little solace to the thirsty consumer:

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All Digital Soda Machine was first posted on October 4, 2009 at 7:21 pm.
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This Coupon Requires a Time Machine

Scott Selikoff — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:26:56 +0000

Hope everyone is enjoying the black-Friday/cyber-Monday sales. Personally, I haven’t seen many good ones this year but I did come across this gem in my inbox. It offers an impressive 20% off all their products if you happen to own … Continue reading →

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This Coupon Requires a Time Machine was first posted on November 29, 2008 at 2:26 pm.
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Best Buy: Countdown until We Force You Buy a New TV

Scott Selikoff — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:47:17 +0000

If you haven’t been paying attention the US government has been manipulated into outlawing analog TV broadcasts in February of 2009. Most people I talk to don’t understand the issue but will soon enough when perhaps millions of TVs around … Continue reading →

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Best Buy: Countdown until We Force You Buy a New TV was first posted on August 19, 2008 at 10:47 am.
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Facebook: Now with More Ads

Scott Selikoff — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:27:06 +0000

Most people familiar with my UI work know I’m all about preserving screen real estate. In other words, I like to design the most streamlined interface with as few unnecessary buttons and glitter as possible. Why do I need a … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Now with *More* Ads was first posted on August 14, 2008 at 4:27 am.
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