This time of year we’re swarmed by mosquitoes. The bloodsucking beasts seem to take all the joy out of an otherwise great evening outdoors. So I slap on that disgusting slop with Deet. But every time I go through the bite-smack-bite-smack-bite routine, I’m always reminded of the best way to get rid of them: by...

This year, I’m growing two types of tomatoes. One is a genetically engineered frankensteroid disease-free monster powerhouse aptly named “Beefmaster”. Our summer has been chock full o’ tomatoes thanks to Beefmaster, all perfectly sized, ripened and bright neon red. Picture perfect. They taste how you...

Recently, a potential client was seeking a designer in their local area to handle a flash demo. Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from all over the world and it got me thinking: Why should someone look outside their local area to get the best solution for their project? Get what you need Are you sure that your...

While Flash offers web designers some great advantages and control over the web sites we see, it is not always appropriate to create a complete Flash site. The reason for this is due to limitations within the technology or compatability within the browser platform. Here’s an overview of the pros and cons to help you...

Macromedia Flash is a program that web designers use to enhance a user’s web experience through animations, sound and rich internet applications. Flash has come a long way since it was first introduced and it is now a platform that permeates through over 98% of web browsers. Due to this massive penetration in the...