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Link // 02.07.2008 // 7:48 PM // 1 CommentBrian Fling: The Immutable Laws of Web Design and Development

I would have included DHH’s “PHP is the devil,” but what do I know? Visit site »

Link // 02.07.2008 // 1:33 PM // 0 CommentsDerek K. Miller: I think he’ll take it

Derek talks about why he feels Barack Obama is the best candidate for the job, and his reasons echo mine exactly. I like Hillary’s ideas and policies (and they’re really not very different from Obama’s), but she doesn’t have the “intangibles” that Barack has. He’s inspiring, he seems to have an ability to unite people, and he just feels very “human.” Canidate selectors always tell me I should be voting for Hillary (by a tiny margin, usually), but they never take these things into account. Visit site »

Link // 02.07.2008 // 1:19 PM // 1 CommentT-Shirt: I will not love you long time

Vanessa was wearing this shirt in Whistler over the weekend, and I thought it was too funny. Every Asian or Asian-American girl should have one. Visit site »

Link // 02.07.2008 // 1:11 PM // 0 CommentsMIO - Green Design For Everyone

We just got some of these guy’s Nomad wall system here in the office, so I checked out their sit. They’ve got a lot of different cool items that are all made from sustainable, recycled materials. Awesome. Visit site »

Link // 02.07.2008 // 11:49 AM // 0 CommentsTiffani Jones: Reflections on Web Directions North

Tiff is the newest member of the Blue Flavor family, and the least familiar with the web community, recent trends, and the industry in general. But, reading her recap of WDN, you can tell she’s a quick study. Tiff’s been great so far — we’re all very excited about what she brings to the table, both personally and professionally. Visit site »

Link // 02.07.2008 // 11:42 AM // 1 CommentSeattleites: Hillary at Pier 30 tonight, Obama at Key Arena tomorrow.

I’ve got a client meeting at 1:30 tomorrow, but I might try to swing by the Obama event before I head into the office, as it’s two blocks from my house. Native Washingtonians seem excited that our primaries and caucuses actually matter this year, as usually a front-runner is already in place by this time. For me, I’m interested in getting involved for the first time ever, for three reasons:

1. There is actually a candidate (Obama) I feel I can really support (and another, in Hillary, that I like fairly well, also). This hasn’t happened since Ross Perot in ‘92, which was the last time I really got involved in an election (albeit a mock election at my high school) — and that was a wasted vote, anyway.
2. This year, I’d be voting in a state where a democratic votes actually matters. Kansas has historically been such a red state that it’s never seemed worth the effort (although there’s some evidence of a leftward shift starting to happen in Kansas).
3. I’m just finally fed up enough with the current administration to care.

So, if I have the time, you might see me at KeyArena tomorrow, and if I’m eligible to caucus on Saturday despite not being registered or having a valid ID in Washington, you might find me there, as well. Visit site »

Link // 02.07.2008 // 11:19 AM // 0 CommentsMike Davidson: Slam Dunk Startups

This one’s been percolating for a while, as Mike was talking about it way back at the Blue Flavor holiday party. The basic question is, “if you could have one business idea from the last ten years as your own, which idea could you most assuredly turn into a success?” It’s easy to just spout off and say, “YouTube!” or “Facebook!” But, even if you had the brilliant ideas of a video-sharing site, could you have really capitalized on it? Do you really have all the resources needed to execute on those kinds of ideas? Doubtful. Mike chooses HotOrNot.com, which is a great choice. Those guys are making boatloads of money on a site I could have built all by myself in a weekend. Interesting stuff to talk about, for sure. Visit site »