So from using open-source AJAX library DojoToolkit to creating and implementing the widget microformat, they seem to be doing some things right — of course my profile looks like arse, but the possibility for greatness persists.
Category: Asides
JPU Tools for Mac Devs
JPU — Just Plain Useful — tools for the Mac have been updated recently. Haven’t tried them, but might be worth a look: first, Aquaticprime is a free, open-source secure registration method for shareware applications; second, Sparkle, which is “a module that developers can stick in their Cocoa applications to get instant self-update functionality”.
Drupal founder coming to San Francisco
Dries has announced a trip to San Francisco from June 25-30. Surely we’ll have to make sure he gets to meet all the fine folks in our community while he’s in town!
Download this software
For panoramas, there’s nothing better than DoubleTake (now at v2.0). And for notes, it’s all about Journler (also at v2.0) (props to Greg Elin for the hookup).
Back to the future in the classroom
After the WiFi ban, it’s not surprising that certain profs have begun banning laptops in the classroom. Genius! I imagine that, to be fair, pens, paper and pencils will not be far off. Up next: metal detectors in the class for the sake of education — not safety!
Vlogging is in, blogging is dead
Ryanne and Jay make an appearance in the Chron after a sweet mention in Wired… Keep it up guys!
Hugh will sell lots of wine
That’s my prediction for the new Stormhoek labels, which will be making an appearance at WineCamp, if I can help it. Heck, it might just get registered attendence up!
…knows chaos
I’d wager that chaos is indeed one of the major subjects areas lacking from education today. Perhaps now solution.
Zeldman announces an Event Apart NYC
An Event Apart NYC – Two Days of Design & Code… not a free event, but I’m sure they’ll put on a good show!
Factory Joe 