Dan of Hivelogic fame is messing about with Google Ads. So is John of Daring Fireball fame. Both have fairly minimal designs on their sites that have inspired many a designer. My portfolio site was inspired by Hivelogic - 1 column, header pic etc - it looks nice (but not yet on IE5 mac, I’m [...]
Published on June 25, 2003
Filed in Web design
If you’ve got poor vision or are just looking for a cool new gimmick and own a Windows based computer, check out Virtual Magnifying Glass 2.00 - a splendid, free, open source device that magnifies parts of the screen when you move it over them. Smashing.
Published on June 25, 2003
Filed in Web design
Whenever I’ve had an insanely boring day at the office (such as today) I turn to Ernie. I’ve spent the last thirty minutes pissing myself at this post and all the comments that follow it.
Almost, though not quite as funny as the best blog post ever written. But that’s OK, ‘cos he wrote that too.
Published on June 24, 2003
Filed in Web
Accessify.com: The Royal National Institute for the Blind have relaunched their site but completely ignored much of the advice given by: Accessify, Making Connections Unit, Accessiblog, Dive Into Accessibility, Made for All, The Daily Report, Stop Design and the Web Standards Project (plus heaps of others). Yet another site to give UK webdesign a bad [...]
Published on June 24, 2003
Filed in Web design
Well, I think it’s time for me to build a recent comments page. I say page, cos I really need to keep track of quite a few comments. Also, quite a few comments I don’t want to appear on my homepage! So, a new MT template is in the pipeline.
Stephen’s Eminem ‘Anger Management’ pics are [...]
Published on June 24, 2003
Filed in Web
Friday: Shay and Stephen joined Helen and I for a few cold ones at Buckingham’s premier hub of entertainment, The White Hart. Later, Mike and Darren joined us and on leaving, Darren and Shay danced a little Irish jig. Jon was evicted from the Big Brother house along with antagonistic Fed. The show will now [...]
Published on June 23, 2003
Filed in General
Got an absolute soaking this morning. Worse than ever! I could hear the water sloshing around in the roof and from the first corner to when I arrived at work I had a steady stream of rainwater filling up the breast pocket of my freshly ironed shirt. Luckily, I managed to get my waterproof coat [...]
Published on June 23, 2003
Filed in Personal
Premiership set for return to free TV: Great and not before time.
“The new system will lead to more televised football than ever, with 138 live matches up for grabs - 32 more than under the current deal, which expires at the end of next season.”
Published on June 20, 2003
Filed in TV
I’ve been looking around for a Digital FM Transmitter so that I can listen to my Zen MP3 player in my car. I’m pretty sure Maplin used to stock these devices but, alas, no longer. If anybody know where I can get hold of one I’d appreciate the info.
I found out about this idea from [...]
Published on June 19, 2003
Filed in Music
Guy @elpuerco63 digital broadcasting is overated. DAB, sky+, freeview+ -- all unreliable or poor quality. Bring back analogue! #
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GuyWeb is the personal website of Guy Carberry, a web designer based in Buckingham, England. He currently works full-time as a web designer for the Open University. He also undertakes interesting freelance projects where time allows. You can contact Guy by emailing Guy at this website's address.