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- Make Safari always open URLs in a new tab (not a new window)
  There's a pref that sounds like it would do this, but it doesn't work all the time. Sites that use 'target="_blank"' (which seem to be more and more common) still open new windows when you click them. If you open a Terminal window and enter this, Safari should start opening everything in a new tab instead: defaults write com.apple.Safari TargetedClicksCreateTabs -bool true You should probably quit Safari before you run that. From: naquah.net
  - Added Nov 19, 2008
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- What are the essential Wii hacks and accessories?
  So I've learned that the extremely generous grandparents will put a Nintendo Wii under our tree this year. I have no idea what comes in the box, how many controllers there are, how many you need, all that kind of thing. I've also heard tell of certain... enhancements you can apply to your Wii to expand its horizons a bit. So what are the things to get? Wireless controllers? Steering wheel? What are the games to get? Please let me know. (And keep in mind the primary users of this are probably the 7 year-old boy and 4 year-old girl of the house). ;) Thanks!
  - Added Nov 14, 2008
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- Elegant Web Typography
  I saw a pointer to this a week or so ago, but just now sat down to step through it. A really enjoyable, up-to-date overview of what you can do with typography on the web from Jeff Croft. I recommend watching it fullscreen.
  - Added Nov 9, 2008
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- Did Sarah Palin need a new wardrobe?
  You decide...
  - Added Oct 23, 2008
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- Brokers with hands on their faces blog
  http://brokershandsontheirfacesblog.tumblr.com/
  Just to brighten your day.
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- You can finally get iTunes to see your files as audiobooks (without jumping through hoops)
  I listen to a lot of audiobooks and podcasts on my iPod. Probably more than music, in fact. I love being able to learn something or get into a good story when I'm commuting. If you have books on CD and want to listen to them on your iPod, you of course have to first rip them to MP3 or AAC. Previously, iTunes had no idea that these were audiobooks and would treat them as basic music files. You'd have to go through multiple steps to get them to be really usable as audiobooks: Select the tracks and choose "Get Info" Go to "Options" Set each track to "Remember playback position" and "Skip wh...
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- Guilty
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- Seth Godin's "Tribes" audio book - free download
  http://www.audible.com/adbl/entry/offers/productPromo2.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1643798086.1224188008@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadefhdkfemdcefecekjdffidfim.0&productID=FR_ADBL_000302
  This is not an endorsement (though I'm sure it's at least interesting if it's from Seth Godin). More a reminder to myself to check it out from home later.
  - Added Oct 16, 2008
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- Actual still grab from last night's debate
  I feel guilty spreading this any further - hey, I'm sure this kind of thing has happened to everyone. If this influences your opinion of either candidate in any way, I think you should look long and hard at yourself and consider making some changes. Seriously people - grow up! ;)
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- Block Quotes and Pull Quotes: Examples and Good Practices
  http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/06/12/block-quotes-and-pull-quotes-examples-and-good-practices/
  This article shows examples of a number of pull quote and block quote styles used around the web. Interesting to look at not because you should automatically do what most people do, but because you get a definite benefit out of adopting a style that people are already familiar with. Users don't need to relearn what something means if they've seen it before. Of course, the style you use has to take into account the context of the implementation. (And the need to not offend the sensibilities of people with a more... critical view of grammatical niceties.)
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I've been working in Web application development since the mid-90's. Originally building websites for various UN agencies located in Geneva, later at ePALS Classroom Exchange. Today I'm happy to work at Ramius Corporation helping to make Sixent as good as it can be.

I love hanging out with my family, snowboarding, biking and soccer. I'm working to get up to speed with video editing and production and can take all the help and advice I can get. ;)

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Psychology (1993)

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Make Safari always open URLs in a new tab (not a new window)

What are the essential Wii hacks and accessories?

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Did Sarah Palin need a new wardrobe?

Brokers with hands on their faces blog

You can finally get iTunes to see your files as audiobooks (without jumping through hoops)

Guilty

Seth Godin's "Tribes" audio book - free download

Actual still grab from last night's debate

Block Quotes and Pull Quotes: Examples and Good Practices

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