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Using the EC2 environment for fewer moving parts – (37signals) "As your application’s complexity increases, you’ll thank yourself for the opportunity to reduce the complexity underneath it." Always reduce the complexity of what you are doing. (tags: ec2 aws programming) Rands In Repose: Dumbing Down the Cloud "There are two approaches to cloud storage: dumb […]

America's Other Auto Industry – WSJ.com Did you know there is another auto industry in America that directly employs 100,000+ people? (tags: automotive ford chrysler usa bailout business economics economy uaw) SR.com: Books have schools in a bind Let's get one thing straight banning books does nothing, it doesn't help teachers, it doesn't help students […]

The Long Way toUpper – The Daily WTF This is one of those RTFM moments. (tags: stupid programming java) Sub Page / is_subpage() WordPress Function » Matt Varone (tags: wordpress php webdesign webdevelopment tutorial function is_subpage subpage)

Seth's Blog: Creating a clearance sale culture Let your staff on the spot take 10% off the price of anything. (tags: sale business culture marketing advertising) Microsoft in $20bn Yahoo deal – Times Online How long are these two going to keep dancing. (tags: yahoo microsoft search SearchEngines google business)

Where to include JavaScript files in a document – Robert’s talk – Web development and Internet trends Include that JavaScript in the bottom of the page. (tags: javascript webdevelopment performance) Why Inline CSS And JavaScript Code Is Such A Bad Thing | Web Builder Zone Yeah, just don't use it. (tags: css javascript webdesign webdevelopment […]

Schneier on Security: FBI Stoking Fear "I have no specific details, but I want to warn everybody today that fiery rain might fall from the sky. Terrorists may have discussed this sort of tactic, possibly at one of their tequila-fueled aspirational planning sessions. While there is no evidence yet that the plan in the process […]

Slashdot | Earliest LHC Restart Slated For Late Summer 2009 That's depressing. (tags: lhc physics science) Geek And Poke: Simply Explained – Part 25 Just so, opt out's don't make sense. (tags: privacy optout optin) Steps to choosing a successful colour scheme : Tracey Grady Design | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Some suggestions on picking a […]

15 Things Every Web Developer Should Be Thankful For I must agree with these. (tags: webdevelopment webdesign)

Blip.tv Brings Video Embeds to the iPhone | Epicenter from Wired.com Great job Blip. (tags: blip.tv video iphone cellphone mobile internet apple iptv) Google SearchWiki is Not a Wiki – ReadWriteWeb Google SearchWiki is just a waste. (tags: google searchwiki wiki SearchEngines search) BBC NEWS | Business | Oil price bounces back above $50 Oil […]

Graph Paper | Konigi Graph Paper to sketch out designs. (tags: webdesign graphpaper) gapingvoid: "cartoons drawn on the back of business cards": i'm not addicted to twitter Nope I'm not addicted to Twitter either. (tags: twitter gapingvoid humor) Psystar case reveals Apple's questionable policy on email retention | The Industry Standard Wow, how does a […]