Rixstep presents a “repository for every keyboard secret in OS X”
Archives for October 2004
Great Javascripts Resource
Blake M. Scarbrough has posted an entry listing his favorite javascripts for designers. The page lists some really nice, simple scripts for easy inclusion. Going further, Blake has also solicited comments with suggestions of other useful scripts, so the page should become more useful over time as people add their favorites.
Link Courtesy of fiftyfoureleven.com
Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Databases – Digital Web Magazine
A great introduction for people who want a big picture view of databases and their purpose on the Web.
Google Desktop Search
> It’s a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, computer files, chats, and the web pages you’ve viewed. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails, and bookmarks.
I would download Google Desktop Search in an instant, except for one major problem: application support, or rather the lack thereof. Sadly, the developers at Google are not supporting my e-mail client (Thunderbird) or my Web browser (Firefox). Sigh.
The LV Home
Rocio Romero presents the LV Home:
> The LV Home Kit makes modern design easily attained and affordable. The Kit%u2019s detailed plans, instructions and videotape, pre-assembled components and materials expedite the on-site construction process while ensuring you get the design you desire. The LV design frames your natural environment like a work of art and the flexibility of the interior configuration allows you to personalize your living space to meet your lifestyle.
The most interesting thing is how they harness the power of the Web, providing a glimpse into the experiences of the first LV Home customers: Jennifer & Barry’s Testimonials
Trashing Voter Registrations
Reports that a private voter registration company in Nevada destroyed the voter registration forms of people who marked themselves as Democrats has been circulating the blogosphere, and is gaining the attention of the mainstream media. Unsurprisingly, reports and allegations are coming out of the same type of voter disenfranchisement in other states by other companies. From what has been reported, voters of both parties are being hit by this, so it isn’t a one-sided issue. According to an investigation by KLAS TV in Las Vegas:
> An employee of a private voter registration firm alleges that his bosses trashed registration forms filled out by Democratic voters because they only wanted to sign up Republican voters.
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> The allegations have set off a political firestorm stretching from Las Vegas to Washington D.C., and beyond.
As well it should. If the allegations prove to be true, those responsible should be locked up for a very long time. There is no excuse for taking away one of the most important rights, we as citizens have.