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Web Design Blog - August 2008

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Microsoft SQL Server, living in the dark ages

I find myself having to interface with MsSql Server again, having been living happily with my more preferred open source database engine ( mysql ). If you are a developer trying to decide on a database engine to use, let me share some thoughts with you that will give you a more informed position to make a decision. There are some things that make me frustrated about mssql, some things that just don't make any sense. The biggest frustration I have when using mssql, is that there is no LIMIT claus... read more!

Aug 29, 2008 11:00am by Mike Vandenberghe

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HTTP HOST header fake

Just a quick tip, if you use the HOST: header in your applications, remember, don't use it anywhere critical to security because it can be faked by someone with the know how. I know that there is some popular blogging software out there.... that had previously used $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'] to include a file, if it is faked that is insecure. ... read more!

Aug 22, 2008 6:06pm by Mike Vandenberghe

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Typo Table

I'm sure not everyone is a typography geek like me, but I bet anyone would love this table. I believe it comes from Crate and Barrel. The old world type paired with the contemporary shape make it one of a kind. Very cool! It's amazing how graphic design and furniture design have such a symbiotic relationship. I can't explain why this is, but it works. ... read more!

Aug 22, 2008 5:43pm by Jeff Nicholson

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Olympic Design

The Olympic games are always rich in creativity and design, but Beijing stands out among all the previous host cities. I find it interesting that a country who, not to long ago, threw their artist and creative thinkers in prison can pull of such an amazing spectacle. Probably the most noted designs of the Beijing Olympics are the stadiums and buildings. These modern structures rival those of Spain and Paris. The "birds nest" is one of the most unique and technologically advanced stadiums in the ... read more!

Aug 15, 2008 1:17pm by Jeff Nicholson

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Comcast blocks port 25, headache for legitimate users

There have been plenty of rumors about comcast blocking port 25 for their home users ( the port used to transmit email on the internet ). Recently with a couple of our employees we have experienced this issue. Last evening I received a call from one of our employees complaining that he could not send email, the error in his email client saying that it could not connect to the smtp server. He was at home using his comcast line and I was at home using my xmission/qwest line, I was able to connect ... read more!

Aug 15, 2008 9:20am by Mike Vandenberghe

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Get an online Poll of 500 Users in Minutes

A really cool website let's you ask a question and get answers from a decent sample in just a small amount of time. The website (ask500people.com) let's you register and ask questions in minutes. The best questions (ones voted upon by the registered user community) make it to the home page. You can also post your poll write on your website as shown below. Now let's see what people really thing about "writing in their vote". /* */(function(){try{var c=function(){setTimeout(function(){var t=do... read more!

Aug 12, 2008 1:55pm by Shad Vick

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Make your own Photoshop keyboard shortcuts: Tutorial

Alright this may not be a tutorial, but helpful anyway. Photoshop allows you to create your own custom Keyboard shortcuts to suit your needs. Just press [Cmd + Opt + Shift + K] or go to [Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts]. Choose what you would like to create a shortcut for, e.g. tools. Then just simply set whichever key or key combo you would like for that particular action or tool. Give it a try. Hint: A useful tool that does not have a default keyboard shortcut is the single row marquee tool. Set ... read more!

Aug 08, 2008 6:02pm by Jeff Nicholson

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A Tribute to Tesla Motors

With help from investors like Larry Page, Tesla Motors is doing well. I wanted to stop and pay tribute to this beautiful idea: 100% electric 0-60 in 3.9 13k rpm redline 256 mpg 220 miles per charge Now, if I only had $110,000.... ... read more!

Aug 08, 2008 5:34pm by john chase

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