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More Tweakery

I think I’ve finally got the layout fixed. If the sidebar is ending up at the bottom of the page, please let me know what browser and version and OS so I can curse whoever is responsible.
Also, I’ve re-enabled the requirement for an email address to be passed with typekey accounts, but this will not be publicly displayed any more if you fail to enter a URL. I don’t like spam as much as the next guy. The email address is just so I can follow up to you by email if need be.
Given that I’m still getting comment spam under 3.0b1 (although it’s much easier to deal with), I’m very tempted to move to TypeKey-only at this point. Sign up today! It’ll be good for every MovableType 3.0 site that uses authentication.

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Movable Type 3.0b1

As you may have noticed, things look a little different now.
As I got pulled in on the MT3 alpha, I had created a slightly different layout given that I was growing tired of the default AND of my actual layout. So that’s been transferred over and now things look better. I will probably be tweaking this in the coming days.
Also, you will notice when you try to comment, things are a little different. In an effort to combat comment spam, I have turned on comment moderation UNLESS you register for TypeKey. I highly recommend you register for TypeKey as I am not even sure I want to leave unregistered comments on. (Previously mentioned wonking has been resolved.)
Also, archives are now using pretty file names. Old urls will redirect.
So…yeah. Let me know if anything else is broken.
Edit: I’ve been told my syndicated LJ account took a dump. I apologize.

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The Museum Of Television & Radio

While my parents are up for their visit this weekend, we visited the Museum Of Television & Radio.
At first, it was all very strange – it’s not at all a typical museum. There are no “exhibits” – instead, a handful of closed off screening rooms show various programs throughout the day. We sat in and watched an old episode of The Simpsons.
The main focus is not the screening rooms, but instead the library. On a system of ancient Macs, you browse a selection of 110,000+ catalog listings for TV and Radio shows in the archives. You submit your list, wait for the woman at the desk to call you, are led to a viewing station, and watch your program.
This may sound boring in words – but the range and depth of programs archived is absurd. Glancing around the room while I was switching between a compilation of old political ads and a seminar on Penn & Teller held here, I saw other people watching a range of things. A mother and daughter watched Barney, while a couple watched September 11th footage and a teen watched the Mr. Hankey episode of South Park.
Looking at their seminar list and the types of program they do, I can say it’s certainly a good value to get a membership. For those in the city, it’s on W. 52nd St. They also have a branch in LA.
It’s odd, but it’s very worthwhile.