The conference has not even officially started and I am already having a blast. The long trip down here gave me a chance to do some coding with the new Beta of the ASP.NET Ajax Extensions. This is definitely fun stuff… If you have not already, I suggest you check it out. I was mostly working on the demos for my talk tomorrow a 3p.. if you are at The Ajax Experience, please drop by… I'd love to have your feedback. Here is an early look at my slides… Love to have your comments… Read More... Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)

Pete LePagehas been working on pulling together a contest to drive addon creation for IE7 and was able to score some pretty sweet prizes for the winners. I think the all expense paid trip to MIX07 in Vegas and $2500 for gambling, incidentals, shows, food and more is a pretty good deal. Contest starts 11/1 and ends in February and the final rules are coming together as we speak so keep an eye out and start learning how to build add-ins. More info on the IE Blog Read More... Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)

I've been having some fun playing around with the ASP.NET AJAX Beta release this weekend. Usually when I integrate AJAX functionality into my code I just end up using the built-in server controls that ASP.NET AJAX provides (UpdatePanel, UpdateProgress, etc) and the cool controls in the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit. Scott Hanselman had jokinglycalled using these AJAX controls "cheating" when he interviewed me two weeks ago for his latest podcast- since they don't require that you write any client-JavaScript for most common scenarios. This weekend I decided to focus my coding on some of the client JavaScript pieces in the ASP.NET AJAX framework that don't use UpdatePanels at all, and to experiment with alternative ways to use the server to easily...(read more)

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While working on a web design project recently the client asked to incorporate an image they'd purchased at istockphoto of a giraffe walking downtown, and the more I looked at the image the more intrigued I was by the fine work of extraction the photographer, Josh Blake, had achieved. Always curious about the different techniques Photoshop artists use, an email was sent off with a very simple question: "What steps did you take in Photoshop to get the giraffe to walk the streets of Philly?" And here is what Josh replied... (posted by Jennifer Apple)

In this show Matt sends a shout-out to our blog. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

Sometimes coming late to the game is not such a bad thing, because when it involves software and hardware you can save a lot of money. And so I'm glad I waited to get a NuLOOQ because Logitech has lowered the price to a very reasonable $79. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

creativepro.com senior editor and digital photo go-to guy Ben Long has posted his first installment of tips and strategies for using Adobe's free beta 4 of Photoshop Lightroom to import and organize your photographs. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

Depth of Field Generator PRO is the result of an ongoing research, development and programming collaboration between Richard Rosenman and Martin Vicanek to produce a Photoshop plugin capable of delivering high quality, sophisticated Depth of Field and Bokeh effects as a post process. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

My latest collection of Photoshop tips, tricks and tutorials. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

Graphicxtras.com have just released a new custom shapes set - Volume 22 Custom Shapes Pack. This set costs $10 and is available as an immediate download upon purchase. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

Today is the last day you can apply for this British Monarchy website job. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

A lot of you have asked me about Wacom tablet training, and so I'm happy to announce that help is finally here! PhotoshopCAFE.com have released PhotoshopSecrets: Wacom Tablets and Photoshop, which is available as a DVD or as a direct download (I love instant deliveries). And of course we have a discount price as well. Forget the regular $49.99 price, because you'll pay only $39.99 by following our special discount links. (posted by Jennifer Apple)

In a new book, veteran instructor Greg Notess showcases the strategies and methods he uses to teach people not just to search, but to maximize their information sleuthing skills.

Google has integrated its online spreadsheet and word processor into a single free service that's now available to anyone with a Google account. How does it compare to Microsoft Word & Excel?

Continuing our four-part series on the special information sections creeping into general search results, today we take a look at Microsoft's Live.com Instant Answers.

Links to the week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Link Building Vs. Brand Building - Yahoo Sales Up, Profits Down - Google AdWords Landing Page Website Optimizer - Live Search's LinkFromDomain Command - Conversion Tracking Revisited, and more.