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I see good apps, I see bad apps
2007 April 25
If you own a Mac and do your own web design and development, then you already know that Transmit® from Panic® is the coolest FTP client ever made. Kooler than Jesus, if you will. My frustration with working in HTML was thus: I could make changes using Transmit’s native editor, or I could opt to use Adobe® GoLive® CS2 which provides better use of writing code in source mode. The minds of Panic must have felt my frustration, for lo and behold they have created Coda®: an editor and FTP client (and more!) rolled into one. And if you already own Transmit 3.x, you get a price break on Coda.
Customer loyalty makes for brand loyalty, kids. Write that down.
I’m not sure why Panic chose a dewy leaf as the icon for Coda, but I suppose a typeball would be less cute. Since Adobe is no longer carrying GoLive with Creative Suite®, and I don’t think anyone is mourning that loss, Coda is a welcome addition to my cadre of software. Now if Panic could only make a software app that functions like Microsoft® Visio® and – AND! – converts site maps into web sites…
Dress your children in flame-retardant scripture
2007 April 18
What are the Armor of God PJs?
The Armor of God PJ
's were inspired by a mother reading Ephesians 6:10-18 every night to her daughter to give her a safe and secure feeling in the dark. As they read the scriptures, they put on each spiritual and powerful piece of the Armor of God to keep them safe and peaceful while they slept. At that moment, God gave me the idea how wonderful it would be if all children could have the opportunity to put on a pair of pajamas that symbolized the Armor of God for the same purpose...that with their belief in Jesus and His protection they will feel safe and secure during the night as they sleep. As they dress in the mornings, they should replace them with the spiritual Armor of God to protect them in their daily activities.
The cloud motion behind the crest? Genius.
Ephesians 6:10-18, FYI, btw:
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Just so you know, these sacred vestments (for the non-Mormon in all of us!) do not come with the sword of Spirit. I repeat, the pajamas do not come with the sword of Spirit. Feel free to set up your own forge and make a sword. For the kids, naturally.
Picking up where Don Ho left off.
2007 April 16
bouquet: tiny blogging. with pictures.
Videocide
2007 April 08
I’m a little late to the party, but did you know about this Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act? Effective 17 February 2009, analog television will no longer exist. Literally, the plug will be pulled on all analog broadcasts, and all television will be digital. The catch? The television I bought less than 2 years ago will only be good for watching DVDs, because I’ll have to buy an HDTV. To appreciate quality shows such as “American Idol” and “The Ghost Whisperer” in high-definition digital quality whatever.
What’s the problem with Digital Television? Just say no to Digital Television? The answer: WHO CARES, have you seen the government’s web site for digital television (DTV)? Today’s entry, along with the preceding web site, was brought to you by the word “nepotism”. Jesus, this is what passes for web design? No wonder the American dollar is worthless in international trade.
Now with Sustainability!
2007 April 06
Ever since I bought my color guides from PANTONE®, I receive printed material at least once a week. Promotional e-mails I can handle, those are simple enough to delete, but do I really need to know about each and every product offering from the company on a weekly basis?
Design Can Change is an initiative challenging designers to think and practice sustainable design. The web site is a clean, informative presentation about global warming and the impact designers contribute to growing environmental pollution through 65 billion pieces of unsolicited mail each year in the U.S. God only knows the evil PANTONE® must feel since its paints are as sustainable as the materials they print and produce.
Learn more about Design Can Change. Better yet, take the pledge.
“It’s a fact.”
2007 April 02
I’ve had my e-mail address with Yahoo! for over ten years now: jhames at you can figure out the rest. My e-mail address has been the recipient of many a message in Tagalog since jhames, apparently, seems to be a fairly common Filipino name. Lucky for me I have friends who speak Tagalog. My e-mail address has also been mistaken by many a person who assumed that their coworker, friend or family member chose an e-mail address using their first initial j, last name hames. This particular mistake has yielded a variety of e-mails to appear in my Inbox over the years: naughty e-mails, Christian Science postings, rants about court appearances, and papers from students in either high school or college. I used to politely respond to the sender and explain that I was not the intended recipient of the message, but now I only reserve such Samaritan efforts for e-mails that clearly require an immediate response due to emergencies. I figure that lack of planning of their part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
I received e-mail from two young women attending the same Political Science class for a teacher with the last name Hames. The topic was the voting gap in California and what measures could be taken to increase actual votes. Both women agreed, separately, that the only people voting were rich and white. They also agreed that the majority of California is democrat, male and Latino. In order to increase the voter populations of these Latino men, the women suggested our government should offer incentives for voter registration such as free car registration or cable television. Oh, and the government should provide sandwich buffets when voting on a lunch break. And really, who doesn’t enjoy a good sandwich buffet whilst voting? Spicy brown mustard for me, thanks.
It’s a little late for me to reply to both women and say “I’m not really your teacher! Ha ha, April Fool’s!” I’m sure they’ll realize the error of their ways soon enough when they arrive to class and Teacher Hames asks them why they haven’t sent their papers yet.
Were I them, however, I would consider revising their papers and including information about working a full-time job and still not having enough money to live outside a homeless shelter. Incentive for workers to form unions and demand a living wage of their employers may be a better option than dispensing free cable television to drive voter registration. But hey, that’s just me.
Who’s Got That Thing?
2007 April 01
Preface: despite the history of a certain foolish day, one best believe that when Leslie Hall comes rollin’ through town, she ain’t playin’ around. No she ain’t. Idn’t. Whatever. The crowd was chock full o’ kids in gem sweaters and bedazzler goodness as Team Gina, Scream Club, and Leslie and the LY’s rocked.the.house. Woe to those who came to strike a pose, this night was all about shakin’ what yr mama gave ya and having a good time.