I found out that Uri Geller, the famous spoon-bending psychic, has started a personal blog. This post captures a moment in 2005 when public figures were first beginning to experiment with the blogosphere to reach fans directly.
I discovered that HTML5 audio tags support data URIs for embedding base64-encoded MP3s directly in HTML. To test this, I built a musical keyboard that generates audio on the fly, reducing HTTP requests for small sound files.
I shared a quick note about being featured on Rediff after a mention from Anita. It captures a moment of early blogosphere fame and the excitement of receiving external recognition in the 2002 internet landscape.
I shared a link to Mark Pilgrim's blog recommendation tool, discovered via Anita. It provides a personalized list of weblogs to follow, reflecting the collaborative spirit and link-sharing culture of the early 2000s blogosphere.
I highlight Karthik Laxman’s viral "Pallu baby" saga at IIM-A, exploring the fallout after his teaching assistant discovered his blog. It’s a hilarious look at the unintended consequences of email signatures and the chaos of anonymous internet comments.
I found that Tim Berners-Lee has finally started his own blog. The comments on his inaugural post serve as a digital tribute to the father of the World Wide Web and his lasting impact on global communication.