Opening ceremony director Zhang Yimou. (Xinhua/Yin Gang) Anyone who watched the opening ceremonies on Friday night would have been blown away by the absolute detail that went into planning for the Olympics in Beijing. The concept, the design of the stadiums, the incredibly elaborate opening ceremony… all were flawless and beautiful beyond words. The opening ...
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Just thought I’d keep you up to date with some projects I’m working on. I’m launching a couple of services this week, and I’d appreciate any feedback from you loyal readers. Here they are! Web Jackalope The first new thing is that I’m starting an online magazine of sorts for Web Developers called Web Jackalope. ...
Just wanted to let you guys know that I’m releasing an ebook today titled “Jump-Start Your Workspace: Small changes that improve focus and shorten your day“. It never ceases to amaze me how the combination of our physical environments and our mental state can affect our work areas. Great work environments are much more than ...
Photo by navycrackerjack74 It’s funny how most people believe the late Abraham Lincoln is one of the best examples of perseverance. It’s true, he’s an incredible success story. A kid born in backwoods Kentucky worked hard, became educated and eventually became the President of the United States. Pretty incredible. However, most people think that the ...
Photo by morganglines If programming is your bag, you might check out my other blog Web Jackalope for creative web development and design articles. The common stereotype for programmers is this: nerdy, pocket-protector wielding, and very, very boring. One doesn’t typically link a programmer as a creative individual. However, this couldn’t be farther from the ...
photo credit: tjroberts79 “Part of being creative is learning how to protect your freedom.” – Hugh Macleod As we approach tomorrow’s holiday, I thought it would be appropriate to touch on the topic of personal freedoms. While we try not to blow our digits off tomorrow, America as a whole will be basking in her ...
