links for 2008-08-24

"An anonymous internet user, claiming to be close to Nike, had written a web post in which they suggested Nike had forced Liu to pull out because he wasn't going to win, and that would compromise the firm's investment in him. " – HA

"The impervious logic of branding means criticism is becoming almost impossible to voice or hear."

"Perhaps what I need is not a house at all, but a travel trailer. Please advise me as soon as possible if this is the case.."

"IKEA has great products and prices, but it takes forever just to walk through. This site is a guide for people who are familiar with IKEA and just need quick supplies. "

"The iPhone's power problem revolves around its big selling point: how it handles data and internet access. Apple built a device that makes people want to use those services, but they suck the life out of the battery. Apple was perhaps not prepared for the users who love the iPhone too much."