January 2004

Missing Caps

Technically, I don’t care much who wins the SuperBowl tomorrow. I am, as always, looking forward to the commercials. Some years disappoint. Others are filled with some of the best creative that lots of money can buy from an ad agency. continued

31 Jan 2004 in Apple, Entertainment… Comments off

Parla italiano?

My original Sliding Doors of CSS article published at A List Apart is now fully translated and available in Italian on gdesign.it. continued

30 Jan 2004 in CSS, Writing Comments off

IE Factor, Exemplified

After writing about the IE Factor several days ago, I thought I’d detail a specific example which had me pulling out my hair last week. I’ll also provide the solution I came up with. continued

30 Jan 2004 in CSS, Web 27 comments

Ripple Effect

Any person, group, or business which creates or manufactures a product for mass consumption — or offers a wide-spread service (such as a utility company) — is potential target for public scrutiny and criticism. Any noticeable flaws quickly rise to the top, providing fuel for the most outspoken critics. continued

29 Jan 2004 in Business, Ephemera Comments off

The IE Factor

I relate it to a driving experience. One in which I travel to a certain destination often enough, that I become more and more familiar with the route that takes me there. I learn the best streets getting to and off the freeway system, every exit along the way. I know the interesting segments, the boring stretches… continued

26 Jan 2004 in CSS, Web 66 comments

You Could Be Next

Only a couple days left for the current Blogstakes contests. Win a three-book collection from The Onion or a hard-shell CD case. It couldn’t be easier to get entered if you already have a blog — just add a link to one or both of the contests somewhere on your site where others will find it. Nothing else is required from you. continued

13 Jan 2004 in Events, Site… 7 comments

HP + Apple

This is interesting. HP and Apple are joining forces to create an HP-branded digital music player based on Apple’s iPod™. The device will be due out this summer. I had mixed reactions upon first seeing the news. continued

8 Jan 2004 in Apple, Technology 24 comments

Mini? Really?

Price-point aside for a minute while I focus on marketing/branding: is it just me? If we’re speaking in relative terms, shouldn’t the name of this new device be iPod Slightly Smaller™? continued

7 Jan 2004 in Apple, Events… 25 comments

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