When I first became involved in a project that would require Ajax techniques, I quickly went to the web in search of tutorials to learn how to use the XMLHttpRequest object. Following are the resources I found most helpful as I learned to create dynamic web applications. Links to various JavaScript libraries and other sites [...]
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Last Saturday was the first training run for the Portland Marathon. My friend Rick and I ran with the PMC group downtown along the water front, under beautiful sunny skies. The weather that morning could not have been more pleasant. Today’s run however, was a different story, nothing but rain the whole time. We ran [...]
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Automattic » WordPress Widgets — New widget plug-in for WordPress. (Tagged as: blogging plugins tools webdesign widgets wordpress). Prototype Javascript Windows — prototype.js-based JavaScript Windows. Combine with script.aculo.us for cool effects. (Tagged as: ajax css javascript programming web2.0 webdesign). Color Blender — Eric Meyer’s color blender. Pick 2 colors and discover n midpoints between. (Tagged [...]
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Scoble points to Ajax Resources for Beginners, a great little link source for Ajax tutorials. I’ve seen most of the sites referenced, but one completely new to me (and very valuable) is Ajax Activity Indicators, a page containing dozens of animated gif images for your downloading pleasure.
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24 ways — Bunches of great stuff. Ajax, CSS, DOM, and other great web development stuff. (Tagged as: ajax css design howto tips webdesign). The Best Design Resources you can Clear in One Sitting – PhilRenaud.com — Another source of links and such covering web design topics. (Tagged as: ajax css design links reference webdesign). [...]
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Color Tool 2.0.1 Alpha — Ajax driven color picker. (Tagged as: ajax color design tools webdesign). SelectORacle — Decode any CSS selector. One of my favorite tools. (Tagged as: css design reference tools webdesign). Micro Persuasion: Ten Feedburner Hacks — More Steve Rubel hacks. This time… Feedburner. (Tagged as: blogging feedburner hacks howto tips).
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Ed Bott weighs in on Apple’s Boot Camp announcement, and makes the case for virtualization over dual-booting in the process.
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The moment everyone has been waiting for? Apple Introduces Boot Camp. This beta offering is designed to allow Intel-based Macs to run Windows XP, and will become a feature in an upcoming OS X release. From the PR release: Apple® today introduced Boot Camp, public beta software that enables Intel-based Macs to run Windows XP. Available [...]
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Spring Break was our first opportunity to ski since Tahoe last year (we were scheduled for Tahoe this year, but then things changed). We packed everyone up bright and early Monday morning and headed up to Meadows. The weather was fantastic… we skied under clear blue sky with bright sunlight, and no more than a [...]
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The Several Habits of Wildly Successful del.icio.us Users » Slacker Manager — great hacks and tips for using del.icio.us (Tagged as: del.icio.us hacks howto links tips). del.icio.us A-to-Z by Functions : All 150+ hacks categorized — del.icio.us hacks (Tagged as: del.icio.us hacks links).
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Mitch I got nothing.
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September 2nd |
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Mitch I think a little Arcade Fire before bed is in order.
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August 29th |
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Take two. @BKBMG Favorite scene from #TheWIRE? Easy, Omar at Prop Joe's store: "Time's run out, Joe." [mitchcontla]
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August 27th |
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Mitch Cinnabon, why must you tempt me?!
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Mitch Finished "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" trilogy by Stieg Larsson. Great story, thoroughly enjoyed.
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August 25th |
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Dinner @outback_tonight Madison, WI (East Towne). Slipped up a bit on my curbside order, but they made it very right. Thanks! [mitchcontla]
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Mitch Aside from inhaling and then gagging on a bug, had a great little 6 mi. run in Madison, WI.
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Katy Perry photos and video of performance on Letterman http://huff.to/aVCGzj /via @HuffingtonPost. Quickly becoming a fan. [mitchcontla]
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Apple Special Event on Sept. 1. Just got invite. (via @markmcc). iPod/iTunes refresh I assume? [mitchcontla]
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August 24th |
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Does the term "error out" make any sense? [mitchcontla]
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