Pure CSS Coke Can

A co-worker sent this too me. It's a rotating Coke can that's done all with CSS — no Java or JavaScript or anything of the sort. It's actually all CSS1 stuff with a little CSS2 thrown in the mix. It works with displacement maps for the background image. I must admit though, I've only seen displacement maps in

Pure CSS Coke Can

Improvising On Two Wheels

Tyler and Daddy in the SnowSo central North Carolina got its annual one snowfall this weekend to the tune of about 6 inches here at the Keefers' abode. Last year, we got a similar amount just a few weeks earlier in January. Being born in Pennsylvania and growing up in the early teens in Baltimore, it's still funny to see how poorly the roads are taken care of here. It's hard not to laugh. Anyway, our hilly neighborhood is at an even bigger disadvantage — the roads have yet to be finished with their final grading, meaning manhole covers, water main access, etc. continue to protrude higher than the rest. This means a snow plow could never plow our neighborhood streets.

But as it turns out, it doesn't really matter.

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iPad? iDon't Get it

Apple Logo - iPadSo all the rumors leading up to yesterday's announcement by Apple of their tablet, the iPad left me wondering why in the world I would want this product as a current owner of both an iPhone 3GS and and Macbook. After reading on its features and all, I still don't get why I would want this, nor why a lot of others in the same boat.

I thought maybe it'd be good for traveling and watching movies, but that's debunked and a detraction after reading this article: Watching Movies on an iPad: What You See is What you Get. If you read the articles comments and his later revision of his graphic, it's not as bad as first reported, but the thing still has a lot of wasted space top and bottom for cinematic viewing, but as the commenters point out, that happens in theaters and your HDTV as well. Regardless, it's better than watching on a smaller screen iPod/iPhone, but you'd still be better off toting your MacBook for movie watching.

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Clients From Hell

File this under, "Funny cause it's true." This is a collection of client horror stories from designers and developers and so many hit way too close to home. Thanks to Bret for sending me the link.

Clients From Hell

Bike Carson Ride-On Diet Versus Taco Bell Diet

Cycling SignIn response to Taco Bell's new drive-thru "diet," here's a Carson, Nevada cyclist's ride-on diet — a much more realistic and fun diet, in my humble opinion. Awesome retort and suggestions.

Bike Carson Ride-On Diet Versus Taco Bell Diet

Xbox Engineering Team Shares Tips & Tricks for the Xbox 360 Netflix App

Xbox 360 / NetflixHere's a great behind-the-scenes technical look at the Netflix application built on Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming platform. The site this article is on — HackingNetflix.com is great BTW.

Xbox Engineering Team Shares Tips & Tricks for the Xbox 360 Netflix App

2010 North Carolina Cycling Calendar Now Online

Cycling SignThe North Carolina cycling race calendar is now available/posted:

2010 North Carolina Cycling Calendar

Criteriums are available as early as January 30 (Triangle Velo Winter Speedway Series). See you out there on the courses.

YouTube Videos Available in HTML 5

One of the best things about YouTube being bought by Google awhile back is the server horsepower. But beyond that is the crossover innovation from other Google products. With the recent fight between Google and AT&T/Apple over the Google Voice iPhone app, Google ended up going the HTML5 route then as well. I'm looking forward to the day when all the major browsers support both this and the newest CSS spec.

YouTube Videos Available in HTML 5

FitBit Arrived!

FitBitThe FitBit I ordered way back in October finally arrived today. Unfortunately, while the unit works, the dock isn't a snug fit and they're replacing it. Expect a full review after I get that new one and have used it for awhile. First impressions though is it's a slick little unit. The little OLED screen is great and it reports back to its base station often. All the information it collects is available via a web site. More on this soon, including a full review.

10 Professional Development Tips to Boost Your SEO Career

Here's a nice list for those fellow peers whose jobs have more than a little to do with search engine optimization.

10 Professional Development Tips to Boost Your SEO Career