September 2009
109 posts
The Snuggie Sutra →
Why is HTML Suddenly Interesting? - O'Reilly... →
After a decade of quiet, HTML is a hot topic once again. While there is pent-up demand for new features, the conversation reflects a more basic change in the Web’s landscape.
August 2009
92 posts
As Old Nazis Die Off, Pursuit Goes On -... →
Even as the last Nazi war crimes suspects die off, Eli M. Rosenbaum is not giving up.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Thousands call for Turing... →
Writer Ian McEwan is among thousands of people calling for a government apology to World War II code breaker Alan Turing.
Motel 6 offers free rooms to three rock bands -... →
Rock bands are notorious for trashing hotel rooms.
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WatchTumbledown’s Butcher of San Antone (via ShockHound)
Hello! P**** Juice IS Diet Friendly! →
My partner is on a fast. I’m a very forward woman as you might imagine, so I IMed her,
Firefox 3.6 adds background clipping - CSS3 . Info →
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Doing sprites just got a hell of a lot easier and manageable.
As well as all the new CSS features we mentioned previously, Firefox 3.6* is gaining a brand new property value:…
Carsonified » Top 10 UX Myths →
So, let me entertain you with a list I compiled of my favorite ‘User Experience myths’. Then perhaps you, like many UX folks, will have some myths of your own to share …
Humour in Web Design - Inspect Element →
Web design is a serious business so it is nice to come across some humour now and again. Sure as designers and developers we generally enjoy our work but I don’t think there is enough comedy in the…
Mac OS X v10.6: About incompatible software →
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard is designed to protect your Mac from certain incompatible software that can quit unexpectedly or cause other issues in Mac OS X v10.6.
SaveIE6: Help us save the best browser around →
SaveIE6.com was put together as an April Fool’s joke by the uptime monitoring service Pingdom. Due to the tremendous interest it has received we have decided to keep this site up and running….
Marketing Rules and Principles for Freelancers |... →
Freelancers have it hard. I mean, really hard. In theory, the idea of working for yourself, of being able to choose who you work with
Gmail (Finally) Adds a Contact Chooser - Gmail -... →
Gmail’s auto-complete is convenient when you know exactly who you’re writing to, but adding lesser-known or oddly named contacts can be a pain. Gmail’s new pop-up contact chooser makes digging your…
About Napkee - Features - Napkee - make your... →
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Awesome for creating a fast working prototype.
Napkee makes your Balsamiq Mockups come alive. Import a BMML and export to web or flex code in a few clicks.
Carsonified » Saving Inspiration with Image Spark →
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What We Can Learn From Mess →
Gary Wolf wrote a Wired cover story about craigslist called “Why Craigslist Is Such A Mess”. It’s a somewhat strange article because it is highly critical of craigslist’s design, management,…
Git: Your New Best Friend [Server Side Essentials] →
Git represents the current state of the art in version control tools, but it’s surprisingly easy to use. In this article Alec Clews introduces Git and demonstrates why it’s your new best friend.
Introduction to Product Usability Testing | UX... →
Usability is one of those crucial elements of a product that we tend to take for granted. When you pick up an object and use it, you often don’t think about the countless hours and immeasurable…
Great reasons why we should always carry a camera →
Do we need to say more? Oh yes, thanks to Cyndi W….
Roxanne Shante, PhD. →
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About time someone took advantage of an industry that thrives of taking advantage of others.
When you write a battle rap at the age of 14 that just happens to become…
A Crash-Course in Advanced CSS3 Effects - Nettuts+ →
81 Pixel perfect Social Media Icons - Psdtuts+ →
81 Pixel perfect Social Media Icons free for personal and commercial work. Each icon is hand crafted and available as a large share button, 32 pixel and 16 pixel icon.
Morning Glory Clouds Over Australia →
Morning Glory Clouds Over Australia Credit & Licence: Mick Petroff; Tip Thanks: James Holmes (Cairns)
Explanation: What causes these long, strange clouds? No…
CSS Font-Sizing: a Definitive Guide →
Font sizing in CSS sounds as though it should be easy. Until you try it. Many developers use the force; they tinker with the font-size property until it looks right only to find it’s different in…
FriendFeed Updates API, Gets Bought, What Next? →
It’s rare that developers question using a useful and innovative API that just graduated from its “beta” tag. But that may be the case with FriendFeed, which stole its own spotlight when it…
Get “RID” of the Undecided: How to Qualify... →
A critical part of building a successful business is identifying what makes a client good for you, and being able to measure potential clients against that baseline. While your ideal client…
CSS3 & Flexible UI: Avoid Recutting UI... →
Designing UI elements for a mobile browser has taught me a great deal when it comes to creating interactive graphical elements that are to be used in a very small space. Of course, when I say small…
John Resig - CSS3 Template Layout →
Like many developers who had seen the work-in-progress CSS3 Layout specification I was immediately horrified. As one commenter on Reddit said: “Argh. ASCII-art drawing for columns?” which…
AT&T To FCC: We Did Not Block The Google Voice... →
Here it is, AT&T’s statement on what they sent to the FCC regarding the rejection of the Google Voice app on the iPhone. …
Is CSS 3 over-baked? - CSS3 . Info →
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Google’s Response To The FCC →
And here’s the third piece of the puzzle: Google’s response to the FCC. The document includes a description of Google Voice, why a …
Apple’s Response To The FCC: We Didn’t Reject The... →
Apple has responded to our request for a follow-up on AT&T’s statement to the FCC. Of note, Apple is saying that it hasn’t …
Cascading Books →
Stream of book installations created by Alycia Martin.
No website.
[via Designverb] Related posts:
We Heart Books
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Closing Bell: No Reward Is Its Own Reward →
Spotted recently in Williamsburg… Photo by Yankel Frankel
The World’s Best Web Designers Are Unknown | John... →
I’m a fairly positive person, and most of the posts on this blog have been pretty positive, but today I’m feeling very negative and frustrated. I’m not
Negotiation Toolbox: 5 Must-Use Tips for... →
SitePoint Blogs: News, opinion, and fresh thinking for web developers and designers
You Want To Pay Me What? How Lowering Your Rates... →
SitePoint Blogs: News, opinion, and fresh thinking for web developers and designers
FeedBurner Finally Adds Customization for... →
It’s now possible to customize subject lines in your RSS-to-Email syndication through FeedBurner—a feature that communicates better with the user, and can greatly increase the number of people who…
Do You Know Right from Wrong? How Business Ethics... →
Here is an overview of some universal principles of ethics and how they can translate into guiding you toward a more enriched and conscious personal life.
Making Your Web Colors Visible For All – Five... →
SitePoint Blogs: News, opinion, and fresh thinking for web developers and designers
KNX - VW Recalling 13,500 Cars →
The recall affects 2009 model year and a limited number of 2010 Jetta, Jetta SportsWagen, GTI and Eos vehicles built between September 2008 and August 2009. Volkswagen says some of the vehicles could…
6 Simple Ways For Freelancers To Increase... →
The best part about being a freelancer is having the freedom to set your own schedule and make your own rules. This, however, can also
Carsonified » 10 Vital Lessons for Web Start-Ups →
ThinkVitamin - Carsonified’s blog about the web
6 Cool Tools to Track Your Time – FreelanceSwitch →
If you’re a freelancer, chances are you need to track your time in order to bill your clients. And that can be a major hassle.You might also be a mobile
Phone That Shames The Weather Bureau →
I don’t know about your city, but the weather bureau of my hometown is often sniggered at, for their in-accurate predictions. When they say it will rain (like they predicted a couple of days ago)…
Gmail Imports Mail and Contacts from Old Email... →
Earlier this year Gmail allowed new users to import contacts and messages from old email accounts to make switching easier. Today they’ve added that feature for everyone, meaning if you’ve got old…
After 67 Years, Archie Chooses Veronica →
In the first of a six-issue series, the longest-running love triangle in comics history appears to come to an end: Archie Andrews proposes — not to Betty, the blond girl next door, but to Veronica,…
Lance Armstrong, on Twitter, invites Glasgow... →
Lance Armstrong has brought Scottish traffic to a standstill after more than 200 cyclists answered his Twitter invitation for a casual bike ride.
Crack Open A Cold One For Bone Health, Ladies... →
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Kate, this one goes out to you; lets drink to your health!
Speaking of booze: A study of 1,700 women found that regular beer drinkers had higher bone density than…