Archives for July 2009

Weekly Digest for July 27th

July 27, 2009

A collection of my actions and interactions from around the Net over the last week.

New Post: Weekly Digest for July 21st http://tr.im/tqPa [#]

Woot! Demand Media videos have been over a billion times: http://tr.im/tv8Y That’s pretty damn cool. [#]

A great example of why you shouldn’t use ‘password’ as your password: http://tr.im/pword [#]

Calling it a night after a very productive day. My brain hurts from some complex discussions, but it’s the good hurt of a solid workout. [#]

Shared jQuery Custom Events: They Will Rock Your World!

Bookmarked: jQuery Custom Events: They Will Rock Your World! http://tr.im/tJgR [#]

Food is ordered and now we’re ready for Harry Potter to start. Yay weekend. [#]

Very happy with my progress on boththe home and work fronts, so I’m at Jamba Juice for a small reward. I live Life on the edge. [#]

Weekly Digest for July 21st

July 21, 2009

A collection of my actions and interactions from around the Net over the last week.

New Post: Weekly Digest for July 14th http://tr.im/snuB [#]

Thanks to all who came out to tonight’s Refresh Austin and especially to our presenters. It was a great night all around. [#]

Shared Austin Cougars Index

New Post: Austin Cougars Index [Flickr] http://tr.im/srJ7 [#]

Wants Sennheiser HD-595 Premier Headphone

Bookmarked: Logitech Harmony remote and the Mac http://tr.im/ssbO [#]

Bookmarked: An Explanation of Photoshop Blend Modes: "I decided to use two different examples fo.. http://tr.im/ssbT [#]

Bookmarked: markItUp! Universal Markup Editor: A "JavaScript plugin built on the jQuery library… http://tr.im/suEg [#]

Shared 4 links.

Bookmarked: You should follow me on Twitter http://tr.im/sxaw [#]

RT @rsomers: Only in cyberspace does a comment like "is anyone here in London?" make any sense [#]

Shared DROIDMAKER book now downloadable, FREE!

"An unnecessarily detailed exploration of an author’s book tour and subsequent thoughts on movies and media, social networks, web users’ experiences, and sometimes – netflix. Fun? No promises."

:) RT @MusicThing Exciting to have @pluckcorp installed on Times Online. People recommending stories, commenting and (gasp) being nice… [#]

Bookmarked: DROIDMAKER book now downloadable, FREE!: "An unnecessarily detailed exploration of a.. http://tr.im/sD1d [#]

Where did this day ago..? It’s much too early to be seven already. [#]

At the Cedar Door, planning to hit the Drafthouse Ritz for The Hangover at 8:15 [#]

Hangover was sold out, so after a dinner at Frank @sarahjoyjones and I are heading home. [#]

Nice! TweetDeck makes it easier to report spam. Hover over their avatar > click gear icon > User > Block & Report Spam [#]

Installing blinds isn’t hard, but damn it can be frustrating and take longer than expected… [#]

Shared 3 links.

Bookmarked: Useful Harmony Links (updated 6/23/09) – Harmony Remote – General – Logitech Forums http://tr.im/t2Es [#]

Bookmarked: Definition of Delays/Repeats – Harmony Remote – General – Logitech Forums http://tr.im/t2Et [#]

Bookmarked: Icon Harmony: "Over 7100 icons are now available for all Harmony remotes that suppor.. http://tr.im/t2Eu [#]

Weekly Digest for July 14th

July 14, 2009

A collection of my actions and interactions from around the Net over the last week.

New Post: Weekly Digest for July 13th http://tr.im/scRg [#]

Wrpped up a pretty good workout this morning, especially considering I hadn’t worked out for 6 weeks. Feeling good. [#]

Shared 2 links.

Bookmarked: Create a Vertical, Horizontal and Diagonal Sliding Content Website with jQuery http://tr.im/shUR [#]

Bookmarked: jQTouch: "A jQuery plugin with native animations, auto list navigation, and default ap.. http://www.jqtouch.com/ [#]

Wow @bobdono thanks for the recommendation of an affiliate site not related to what I posted. I returned the favor and reported you to @spam [#]

Austin Refreshers: @cecycorrea wants to record tonight’s meeting but needs a tripod. Do you have one she can borrow? Please @ her if so. :) [#]

Wants 2 items.

Love Tattoo

Weekly Digest for July 13th

July 13, 2009

A collection of my actions and interactions from around the Net over the last week.

New Post: links for 2009-07-06 http://tr.im/rbuU [#]

Google Chrome OS: http://tr.im/chros "open source, lightweight operating system…targeted at netbooks" Interesting times… [#]

Wired’s take on Google Chrome OS hits some key points: http://tr.im/chros2 [#]

This proved to be an insanely productive day on several fronts and I’m already looking forward to crushing tomorrow. [#]

Looking forward to hitting the Gingerman tonight. Who’s going to be there for the Austin Tweetup? http://twtvite.com/ft1c8r [#]

Shared 4 links.

Sony announces content partners for its Internet TV platform including Netflix, Livestrong.com, eHow/Demand Media. via @omarg [#]

Bookmarked: Helveticons: "Royalty-free vector icons, glyphs and symbols based on the Helvetica Bold.. http://helveticons.ch/ [#]

Bookmarked: iPhone-like password fields using jQuery http://tr.im/rAGv [#]

Bookmarked: Blend, a jQuery plugin effect for CSS backgrounds: "A jQuery based animation/effects.. http://tr.im/rAGz [#]

Just commented on @jowyang‘s latest post ‘Email: The First –and Largest– Social Network’: http://tr.im/rALf What do y’all think? [#]

Bookmarked: FireQuery: "FireQuery is a collection of Firebug enhancements for jQuery" http://tr.im/rBB6 [#]

"We think the packets are being devoured by Nidhoggr, the Net Serpent" http://tr.im/rDB0 I *knew* there was a Net Serpent [#]

Wrapping up a bit early today to enjoy the Austn Tweetup. Who’ll be at the Gingerman tonight? [#]

Snagging a couple slices before @sarahjoyjones and I join @Yehaskel at Club Deville. [#]

New Post: links for 2009-07-09 http://tr.im/rH5B [#]

Shared API: queue & dequeue

"queue & dequeue are a pair of core data utilities that help you to add your own bespoke to animations. "

I had a blast at the Tweetup last night and got to catch up with and meet some great folks. Sorry I didn’t get to meet everyone – next time! [#]

Shared Take Advantage of Twitter Search Operators

Bookmarked: API: queue & dequeue: "queue & dequeue are a pair of core data utilities that he.. http://tr.im/rP4W [#]

New Post: links for 2009-07-10 http://tr.im/rQPK [#]

Experimenting a bit this morning. Going to try making a breakfast casserole with the left over cornbread Sarah made (mmm). [#]

Cleaning the house and making small repairs. This afternoon is Barbecue, Beer, and WordPress at @pat_ramsey‘s place. [#]

Shared 6 photos.

New Post: Fully Baked Casserole [Flickr] http://tr.im/rUq3 [#]

New Post: Close up of the Baked Casserole [Flickr] http://tr.im/rUq7 [#]

Shared jQuery Evented Programming Primer

Wow, I’m not fond of the changes to the plugin management page in WordPress 2.8. The All view should still provide separate sections. [#]

It’s Hot, Damn Hot. – check out these Infographics tracking 100+ degree days in Austin from @infochimps: http://tr.im/damnhot [#]

Shared Lifestream for WordPress

"Lifestream is a plugin built on top of the WordPress platform. It allows you to effortlessly integrate your social network activity across the web with your blog."

The extensibility and themes make this a very useful plugin, though there are still some gaps and areas where there should be better separation of content from the core library.

"Time Has Come To Regulate Search Engine Marketing And SEO" http://tr.im/s7bt No, it hasn’t. This is either FUD or ignorance [#

Shared Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

Bookmarked: Lifestream for WordPress: "Lifestream is a plugin built on top of the WordPress plat.. http://tr.im/s7TX [#]

Bookmarked: Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive http://tr.im/s7U0 [#]

links for 2009-07-10

July 11, 2009

API: queue & dequeue

"queue & dequeue are a pair of core data utilities that help you to add your own bespoke to animations. "

(tags: web_development web_design javascript jquery)

links for 2009-07-09

July 10, 2009

FireQuery

"FireQuery is a collection of Firebug enhancements for jQuery"

(tags: web_development jquery firebug javascript extensions)
Blend, a jQuery plugin effect for CSS backgrounds

"A jQuery based animation/effects, progressive enhancement plugin for CSS backgrounds"

(tags: web_design web_development jquery css plugins javascript)
iPhone-like password fields using jQuery

(tags: web_development ux ui jquery javascript passwords forms)
Helveticons

"Royalty-free vector icons, glyphs and symbols based on the Helvetica Bold typeface"

(tags: web_design icons vector ui)