Is it better to buy or rent?

I try to not just post links with minimal commentary, but this tool is worth a look. I could play with this all day. I have to read about the methodology, and its hard to quantify the benefits of having your own yard for bonfires, and having whatever dog you want, but its still interesting.

We’re getting married

So sign the guestbook at http://christian-and-julie.com/

Reduce jumpiness in your Flash with some Actionscript

As I saw many sites begin to integrate flash elements into their site, I decided to make one too.  I wanted to make one that included navigational elements with rollover effects. As I was building the flash, I noticed that the rollover effects were too “jumpy” or happened too fast. I thought by having a delay of a half-second would make it easier to navigate, and make it a bit more “professional-looking”. I attached this little bit of Actionscript to  the navigational “symbols” in the Flash file. Read More »

Best albums of 2006

1. P.O.S. – The Audition
Stunning. Punk rock meets rap meets emo meets stunningly original lyrics

2. Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
Fast moving, chest-thumping punk + “Riot Van”

3. The Rapture – Pieces of The People We Love
A fun album full of dance music, I guess kinda like LCD Soundsystem?

4. The Kooks – Inside In/Inside Out
Hard to explain, but enjoyable to listen to.

5. Ok Go – Oh No
More just plain fun rock music, and of course, don’t miss their great music videos

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