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Monthly Archives: May 2006

Learn CSS Positioning in 10 Steps!

Thanks to Stumble Upon, I found this — This tutorial examines the different layout properties available in CSS: position:static, position:relative, position:absolute, and float. The default positioning for all elements is position:static, which means the element is not positioned and occurs … Continue reading

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Google Sitemap Plugin for WordPress

I just got an email from the Google Adsense Team. Then somewhere at the bottom of the email, I found this: Make your content crawler-friendly with Google Sitemaps Ensuring that all your web pages are crawled so users can discover … Continue reading

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Stock.XCHNG: the real FREE stock photo site

I have been visiting this site for a couple of years now. There are lots of sites that claim that they offer “free” photos, but none of them even comes close to SXC — in quality and quantity. Whether you … Continue reading

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Google objects over Microsoft’s plans to integrate MSN to IE7

Snippet from BetaNews. Google has raised objections over Microsoft’s plans to integrate its new search engine into Internet Explorer 7, press reports indicate. The company’s concerns have even led Google to speak with the Justice Department and the European Commission. … Continue reading

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99-cent downloads shows Apple’s strength over music studios

By Therese Poletti Mercury News Apple Computer still reigns the digital music world. When the Cupertino company confirmed this week that songs at its iTunes Music Store will remain 99 cents each, it showed that Apple continues to set the … Continue reading

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Real world cash card that allows gamers to spend money earned in MMORPG

A real world cash card that allows gamers to spend money earned in a virtual universe has been launched. Gamers can use the card at cash machines around the world to convert virtual dollars into real currency. The card is … Continue reading

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Rachel Riordan’s beautiful illustration

Rachel has some very nice illustrations on her site. She has a unique touch on each of her illustration. Her style is not common compared to other vectore illustrations. Very good taste in color. *Respect*

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A parrot with a sense of humor?

Hehe i would like to meet this parrot someday. Scientists should teach him green jokes and put him on late night shows or something. Neways, here is a snippet: The finding of a parrot with an almost unparalleled power to … Continue reading

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‘Places’ cut from Firefox 2

The new bookmark and history system, Places, originally scheduled for inclusion in Firefox 2 will be disabled in official builds. First seen by Firefox users in the Bon Echo alpha build last month, the new bookmark and history system would … Continue reading

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How to Tie Knots (Necktie)

Here is a website that teaches you how to tie knots. Tieknot.com has multi-language options and illustrations. Their knots include: Four-in-hand: This basic knot is the most well known. It is easy to tie and to untie. It is perfect … Continue reading

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