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ICANN, the international body that governs top-level domain names, will increase new domain name endings by 20%.  While the .com ending and U.S. based websites have dominated the Internet since the mid-90’s, the new domain name endings will be written in languages not based on the Roman alphabet. 

You can also look forward to local endings like .berlin and .nyc.  No word yet on .sf.

That’s right. To enourage greater interest in the sciences the Brits are building a car that will go 1000 mph.

more here

If only it were a hybrid and could carry the kids around, too.

How many people use Chrome?
Mac or PC?
What’s the most common monitor size?

It’s all here – and current – thanks to w3schools.

Web 2.0 design is always returns to simple, clean design.  NOT boring.  Not empty.  As a designer you use what you need and what benefits your user the most.  Leave the rest out.  Think in terms of being economical with each pixel as if each one cost you cash.

Other characteristics:

• two columns – no more than three
• distinct top sections
• simple navigation
• clean logos
• big text used selectively
• bold text that presents your elevator pitch
• bold-not offensive or clashing colors- and simple gradients
• simple and consistent icons – NOT animated

Bottom line: if you have seen a design element overused on a MySpace page then don’t use it in your design.

Credit goes to Ben Hunt

*New York City Garbage Sculptures by Justin Gignac*

Interesting web design and art concept. Should we start selling Marin garbage?

Use this site to help you to setup your anchor links.

http://www.shgresources.com/ca/timeline/ 

And here’s a little backup anchor tutorial: http://www.cbtcafe.com/dreamweaver/anchor/index.html