Posted on April 12, 2008
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Been mugged, robbed, swindled or do you just feel the need to sketch a face? This handy flash face generator will fill the bill. You can even print a copy to show your friends or the local crime watch. I’m not sure what part of it kept me glued to the page for an hour.. probably that everyone I drew looked like some programmer I knew. Go draw a face and save having to hire that pesky police sketch artist.
Posted on April 11, 2008
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I posted a while back about the great work that artist Neil Duerden had on his site. I’m still enthralled with all of the flowing organic shapes, the color and the moods his work creates. Swing by his site and see for yourself.. much goodness to be had. More photos after the jump.
More of More Design Goodness from Neil Duerden
Posted on April 10, 2008
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I completely stumbled upon this great gathering of funky art and photography from artist Jeff Koons. I’m not sure what I like about it the most but am definitely a fan of the color, the odd subject matter and the overall vibe I get from his pieces. You should really check them out for yourself… especially if you’re a big monkey fan
Posted on March 2, 2008
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I ran across this list of 9 Signs You Shouldn’t Hire THAT Web Guy today over at CSS Zone. I felt like it was worth re-posting over here. Those of us who really ARE web professionals know these folks all too well.
1. He Calls Himself a “Webmaster”
Any web guy that calls himself a “webmaster” probably isn’t a master of anything. The term “webmaster” has become a translation for the word “amateur.” The web has diversified into so many different realms that webmaster is no longer meaningful (was it ever though?)
2. He’s a FrontPage Expert
Any developer / designer with a degree knows that Microsoft FrontPage most definitely isn’t a professional tool. FrontPage will pass for Mom and Dad who want to create a website dedicated to their dogs, not someone who’s trying to do business. I’d argue that a solid Web Developer should work at code level.
More of Oops, You Hired the Wrong Web Guy
Posted on January 24, 2008
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With all the media scrutiny the darker side of celebrity life is destined to make it to a computer screen near you. Some of these folks seem to have been caught in just moment of bad judgement, but other seem to actually dwell in those moments.
It’s amazing how removed some of these celebrities seem to be from real life. One case in point.. Mr. Tom Cruise. His latest incoherent rant about scientology has the whole internet buzzing and has spawned a huge amount of chatter and ultimately a slew of parodies. If you haven’t seen the original video, you should watch it here before you continue on…
More of Those Looney Celebs
Most people are more comfortable with old problems than with new solutions.
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In recent times anyone can easily start web hosting business. Even a small investor can offer hosting services by purchasing virtual dedicated hosting packages. Along with hosting services people should offer free domain name and web templates to make their business a success. In this regard they need to have good command on business software for which they should obtain basic IT knowledge in the form of 646-171. Additionally 640-801 and 646-392 certification can also prove very handy for such people.
As the ubiquitous (and crappy) IE browser begins to wane in popularity, it's increasingly more important for developers to focus on cross-browser development. "Works on my machine" just isn't a suitable answer anymore folks.
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- #Sadly, Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch passed away this week. If you haven't already watched his "Last Lecture" you're missing out. I would definitely recommend taking the time out to watch the video or maybe buy the book. It's great stuff.
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