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August 2007

Using Flash for the first time

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

Jen deHaan has written some classic tutorials for Macromedia about using Flash and her latest is no exception. Updated for Adobe Flash CS3, her three-part series, Using Flash for the first time, shows you how to build a simple animated banner in Flash and then add it to a web page using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Part […]

Posted in flash and flex
by Danny

“Powered by Flex” Badges :-)

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

About 2 months ago or so, I had the need for placing some sexy Flex 2 badges on an application I was working that proudly stated Powered by Flex 2. After going around and finding out that none exist I pinged Mike Potter to see if any existed. I was saddened when he said no but then he told me to go for it and make some community ones. They have been sitting around unpublished until now. Enjoy!

Posted in flash and flex
by Danny

Viacom’s SouthParkStudios to Offer Online Hub for Comedy Content

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

Viacom has signed a new deal with the creators and executive producers of Comedy Central’s “South Park,” Matt Stone and Trey Parker, which plans to expand on SouthParkStudios‘ website. In addition, “South Park” has been given a three-year extension on its contract, through 2011, with Stone and Parker getting a raise as well […]

Posted in trend and news
by Danny

BandsInTown Adds Social Networking to Tracking Service

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

BandsInTown, the network that lets you find and track bands you’re interested in, has undergone a major update to its site, incorporating several new features in order to make it more of a social network for friends. Read our initial review here.
With the ability to add friends, send private messages, leave comments on user […]

Posted in trend and news
by Danny

Behance Officially Launches Network for Creative Professionals

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

Behance, the online portfolio and networking service, has officially launched. You’ll remember that we reviewed the site here during its private beta test phase last week.
With the official launch, Behance is taking the opportunity to note how it differs from your average network for creative professionals, highlighting its provision for those beyond artists, […]

Posted in trend and news
by Danny

Grayboxx Officially Launches Local Search

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

Grayboxx, the local search engine, has officially launched its service in Burlington, VA.
Having been kept under pretty tight wraps for years now, we got a sneak peek at what Grayboxx has to offer a few weeks back. Now that it’s beginning to roll out its service in cities across the nation, more people will […]

Posted in trend and news
by Danny

Frostfirehive Launches Underpowered Netvibes Rival

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

Frostfirehive.com is launching with one simple aim: to make your browser’s start page a more friendly place.
As a new standalone start page, Frostfirehive.com is looking to make the start page a more friendly, and easily customizable, experience for the user. Providing feeds and links to many of the most popular apps on the web […]

Posted in trend and news
by Danny

Pandora’s GlobalGiving Poster Contest In Final Round

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:38 am

Pandora has teamed up with GlobalGiving to hold a poster contest to raise awareness for various global causes.
The purpose of the contest was for participants to incorporate the Pandora logo and themes of music, charity, technology, or any other theme into the poster. The winner is to be determined by the […]

Posted in trend and news
by Danny