This is a very interesting multimedia proof of concept done with HTML 5. From the “video,” I noticed at least the use of HTML 5 video, canvas and geo-location features. There may also be some persistence of data. This definitely illustrates some new ways that websites will be engaging visitors in the future, allowing a [...]
In a move that defies logic, Microsoft is actually RAISING the price of XBox Live instead of moving toward some ad-driven service. Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xbox-live-gold-price-increasing-as-of-november-1-in-us-uk-cana/ The change takes effect in November. So, I guess if you want in on the cheap, stock up on those existing cards now before the price goes up. Well, this is [...]
According to Wolfram Alpha, today is my 10,000th day alive. Interestingly, if I reverse the logic, the calculation falls 7 days short. But, this calculator, also says 10,000 days. So, I guess I’ve lived “approximately” 10,000 days
This is more of a reminder for myself than anything else, but it may help others. How To Solve Flickering Background Images If you’re using CSS sprites as background images for links or buttons, you’ll notice that the image will flicker briefly in Internet Explorer 6. The reason is because IE6 doesn’t properly cache the [...]
Yes, this is a blog post with a cheesy title probably used on a thousand other blogs. But, it is very appropriate. After being abused by AT&T for over ten years, I finally gathered up the courage to pack up my things and leave. It was an abusive relationship, one that I will not recount [...]