Well, finally. Here is the first installment of (Anti) Social Lists in 2009. I’ve meant to do one the last two weeks but I wasn’t online enough to have enough interesting links to include. This week I have information about html 5, WordPress tutorials, the WordPress 2.7 interface, PSD to HTML tutorials, freelancing, cleaning a coffeemaker and Jeff Starr’s thoughts on Twitter. I posted some of these links on Twitter, so you may have already seen them, but they are worth repeating.
- 5 Exciting Things in HTML HTML hasn’t had a major revision since 1999 back when we were all stressing about Y2K. But don’t hold your breath because HTML 5 isn’t due until 2012. The W3C definitely doesn’t work fast. HTML 5 plans to include more precise ways of describing the structure of a web page. For example, we currently use the p tag to designate a paragraph but 5 will also include tags for header, navigation footer, sidebar and content. It almost sounds like HTML 5 is going to be more blog like. Read more of the article if you are interested in this topic.
- 30 Excellent WordPress Video Tutorials – Umm … this is just what the title says. There are videos on all topics. Useful and helpful.
- WordPress 2.7: Guide to the New Interface – This site includes a link to a guide to the new WordPress 2.7 interface. The guide is a downloadable pdf.
- Thoughts on Twitter from Jeff Starr of Perishable Press – Jeff Starr has written his thoughts on Twitter. It contains a lot of truths and quite a bit of humor. I especially enjoyed the part about “whats his name” from TechCrunch who doesn’t follow anybody.
- 12 Fantastic PSD to HTML Tutorials – A couple of months ago I had a hard time locating one decent tutorial on this topic and now ThemeForest has gathered 12 all in one location. This is very useful for web designers.
- 4 Online Freelancing Jobs You Should Approach with Caution – This is SO true. I highly recommend avoiding the client who says it’s going to be an easy 10 minute job. It won’t be easy, it will take a lot longer than 10 minutes, and you will lose money. My thought is if it’s so easy, do it yourself.
- How to Clean a Coffee Maker – My coffee make was in deplorable condition and I couldn’t quite remember how to clean it. I knew it was vinegar / water combination and this article helped me do it properly. I can’t live without my coffee – I don’t drink it to stay awake, I drink it to stay alive ;-)
And, finally, a really cute photo of Capt. Courageous, which explains why it takes so long for my daughter and I to get our hats and scarves on in the morning.
nice list once more. and it looks like you can wear Capt. Courageous too :)
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Thanks for the awesome list, Kim.
I keep forgetting for some reason that CC is short for something. She’s a very photogenic cat. :-)
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Thanks for the list, Kim. I particularly enjoyed the post from Jeff at Perishable Press. The remarks on online freelancing jobs could apply to any freelancing — I’ve encountered them myself in a former life. It all boils down to respect: Respect for your own time and work, and lack of respect from others who would use you like a least-cost tool.
Is this the same cat that had a pink skunk stripe painted onto it and subsequently cut out? Doesn’t seem like it’s cramped his style any!
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I had kept a draft on HTML 5 for the past 1 week, but this one is really cool! It’s RWW anyway!
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Great list! You never notice how nasty your coffee is until you clean the maker for the first time… and the cat is cute. :)
@Stratos – Too bad the kitty won’t let me wear her as a scarf – she would be very warm. And you’ve made the list of top commentors!!
@Jim – Yeah – CC’s photos hide her true nature ;-)
@Mike – Jeff’s site is my favorite for coding information. He deviated a bit by writing that twitter article.
Yep – that’s the punk skunk kitty. She seems to be handling it just fine.
@Raju – It’s a good article about HTML 5 – I wish it would become standard now. Apparently you can use the new tags now if you ignore IE ;-)
@Christian – Hi! Great to see you. I have no idea when the coffeemaker was last cleaned – I don’t even want to think about it. Yeah – she’s a cute menace.
HTML5?! there is a 4?…and a 3?..and 2? damn All I knew was HTML…it exists!
Yes Jeff’s post had be laughing at points was brilliant…yet still not swinging to twitter yet..I have MSN and Email for contact and a blog for my thoughts…
Captain Courageous to the rescue…..after a nap:p
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forgot to add coffee? eugh…cant even stand the smell :p
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@Donace – LOL – You will be assimilated and join the twitter masses. ;-)
We call the kitty CC but I named her Capt. Courageous because when we found out her she was tiny, about 8 weeks ago and was charging at Rottweiller’s at the park – like she was all bad ass ;-)
I hated coffee until I was slightly younger than you – even the smell. And then one day I suddenly loved it.
CC looks like he is clearly playing the cute card. My little thug does the same thing, then attacks your ankle.
I am a FB vs. Twitter – I Tweet, but I don’t get the appeal. IM is better.
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Kim, Nice mix of picks… It’s good that Anti (Social) List now addresses the needs of several types of audiences. Sometimes, it’s difficult you see – though I don’t provide lists like this, coming up with a post topic that could be of interesting to most is a big issue now :)
30 WP tips seem to be a good reference material that I can bookmark and read later for sure. I quickly went through the other posts…will read in detail later. I might need the WP 2.7 tips as well… Though, I can’t live without coffee, probably I should forward this post to the ‘concerned department and person in charge’ :)
Kim, thanks for sharing nice links. will check them one by one.
The image you have posted. Is that cat yours? Cat is very cute!!!
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Thanks for the list.
I’m wonder Twitter will continue to explode in 2009 or will another new social network develop?
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@operagal – Thank you for visiting and commenting. Thug is a great word for some of these cute but mischievous kitties.
@Ajith – I wasn’t trying to address different types of audiences but I’m glad you think I succeeded at it. I just collect links during the week that I come across that I think are interesting and useful and think that my readers will like them too.
@Nihar – Yes, that is my cat. ;-)
@Gennaro – That’s a really good question. Twitter still seems to be going strong and has a lot of loyal users.
Great links. I especially like the list of jobs that you should stay away from. This list is spot on. And in this economy, where many people are just looking for a little bit of supplementary income, this post is well-worth reading.
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@Shirley – It is SO sad how true that list is. I used to be willing to take anything but some clients aren’t worth it. I’ve dropped a couple because they were too much trouble.
Hi Kim, thank you for mentioning my article! I am amazed at how well-received it was, as it is basically nothing more than a glorified Twitter rant. ;) Perhaps I should rant like that a bit more often?
Thanks for the list Kim. it was really helpful.
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@Jeff – Yes, rant more often ;-) Actually, I think twitter is just a really popular topic these days – write almost anything about it and people will read it. I think it also presented your readers with a different side of your personality. You’re smart AND funny :-)
@Arun – Great! I’m glad you enjoyed them.
Oooooh Kim – What a great list of resources. I don’t know where to start, but do know they’ll all come in handy. I love video tutorials, so I’ll probably check those out first.
Thank you so much!
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@Barbara – Great! Video tutorials have become great resources.