I'm Jason Long, an independent web developer and designer living in Columbus, Ohio. These are some of things I've found interesting around the interwebs with an occasional peek at stuff I'm working on. I'm married, have two kids, and I'm currently training for my first marathon.
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Once again my vote for the Tumblr Directory has vanished into thin air. Actually, it showed up immediately after I voted and then a few minutes later it was gone.
Am I the only who is having this problem?
FWIW, I voted for decodering - a newish blog with good HTML5, CSS3, and other modern web design/development-related links.
Isn’t it time to get rid of the gas guzzler and start commuting in something a little more environmentally friendly? Like, say a 7 speed, 718HP hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder?
A new blog headed up by Michael Angeles (who, as I mentioned yesterday, has joined Balsamiq). I look forward to following their open research and design process.
CSS Killswitch lets you non- destructively black out a difficult client’s website with the click of a button.
Luckily I’ve never had a need for something like this (ok, maybe once), but it’s clever nonetheless.
Are your site designs feeling a little stale lately? Thinking your visual style could use a little cosmetic surgery? If so, you might just want some economically viable solutions that will magnify your Internet presence.
Michael Angeles from Konigi has joined the Balsamiq gang. This sounds like a great fit for both of them and I look forward to seeing the UX/UI improvements that Michael will bring to the Balsamiq apps.
It’s been a blast watching Peldi’s company grow and succeed wildly over the past couple of years - he’s definitely an inspiration to anyone trying to do something similar.
Last Call by 13th Street - an interactive theatrical event, sort of a “Saw” meets “Choose Your Own Adventure”. Very cool concept, hopefully well executed. (via dvint1 and creativeinspiration).
I’m halfway through my 18 week marathon training program so it seemed like a good time to try a half-marathon. I’m #253 above running with my brother-in-law (yellow vest, 6’ 6”). Finished in 1:58 (goal was 2:00).
