Archive for April, 2009
Microsoft SuperPreview
Microsoft has released a tool that will let you compare different versions of IE side-by-side. It’s super nice being able to test how a website looks in IE 6 without hunting down an old Windows XP machine or setting up a local virtual machine.
Bloody H**L
I was woken up in the middle of the night to Courtney yelling “bloody h**l” and limping around the room trying to massage out her leg cramp. She’s moved into the cramping stages of pregnancy and we can feel the baby moving now. I hold my hand on her stomach as we pray before going to bed each night. The baby has already stolen my heart <3
Upcomming MMOs This Summer
There are a few MMOs that are coming out this summer that I am very interested in.
Sci-Fi Combat Simulator. Seems to be much more simulator and action based than EVE Online. Hopefully it’s not as in-depth and funner to play.
Fantasy – looks to stand out some from other Fantasy MMOs with the flying, sieges, and world layout. I’m skeptical though, if I have to go and kill 400 wolf cubs to pass a quest I’m quitting.
Very cool idea. It’s like an updated Sim City, but it’s MMO. It’s something new in the MMO realm and I can’t wait to try it out!
Baby Crib
Yesterday I put together the baby’s crib. It’s true… it’s happening to me. I’m turning into a dad. I only used the wrong bolts twice, so I give myself an A! Renick was a nice help too and Courtney went and got me Dairy Queen for desert.
Woohoo!!! The baseball bat inside the crib is NOT for beating the baby.
Fixing Transparent .png Images in IE 6
Just found this great plugin for jquery that worked like a charm and wanted to pass it on!
http://allinthehead.com/retro/338/supersleight-jquery-plugin
Amazon Elestice MapReduce
A new service by Amazon has surfaced. It combines their computing cloud with their storage surface to bring the power of super computers into your backyard. It is meant for heavy and intensive jobs like web indexing, log analyzing, or even scientific simulation. It is basically an automatic interface that will create your computing cloud instance, allocate the proper resources, do the job, then remove the computing cloud instance. You only pay for the resources you use.
A Developer’s Furniture
I recently had someone at work call me a furniture expert. I don’t know if I’m an expert, but I sure am very particular about my work space and with good reason. For someone that spends as much time as I do in front of a computer, I need to take care of myself so that I remain efficient, comfortable, and durable. It starts with the chair. You should never get a cushy chair, this will only promote slouching and will lead to back problems. Get a chair that is firm, put it up as high as it will go, and lock the tilt mechanism. Uncomfortable? Maybe a little, but your back will thank you.
Since I’m a developer, my stress ball mouse and keyboard get the most action at my desk. Don’t EVER get a wireless mouse or keyboard. I have tried almost 20 different models, and every wireless device that I tried had some delay, or simply didn’t register my key strokes. Maybe I just type faster than electrical impulses travel… Get a mouse with a high DPI setting, this will typically be a gaming mouse. However, DON’T get a gaming keyboard. Be sure to get a smooth, cute EXPENSIVE mouse pad as well. To top it off, get a wrist rest (with beads) for your mouse wrist, and use an ergonomic keyboard that will keep your wrists straight with your forearms.