Pausing to think about next steps after making strong progress in the “ Exploring: XamlPad to XamlDesigner ” journey in the last 10 days. 3 major things from that Exploring post that haven’t been tackled in XamlPadSample include: Silverlight support, Designer support, and Editor richness
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XamlDesigner – View Only/View or XAML/SplitView/XAML with Preview/XAML Only
Perspective FX 1.0 released : see how to adjust contrast, brightness and saturation of an image, and how to build custom effects by simply assembling filters , without HLSL skills… Here is an example of saturation adjustment done with the Saturator filter :
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Perspective FX 1.0 : easy image editing for WPF and Silverlight
To a Mac user, the difference between one application and the other is, in part, how well it is represented. Even though several useful applications have simplistic sites, in the vast sea of websites that we have today, looks make a difference . The sites showcased here have incredible designs – they command attention and present their apps in the most compelling way.
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Well Designed Mac App Websites
3 major features added to XamlPadSample today! Including Alternate Views, which has not been done in any XamlPad or XamlDesigner that I’m aware of. (link to previous posts/overview & sample code available via XamlPadSample ) App.xaml Support for {StaticResource} View pane now shows result of {StaticResource} or {DynamicResource} resolution of resources from app.xaml. Shown loading Welcome.xaml from Family.Show v3
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XamlPadSample Step 1f-alternateViews, app.xaml & assembly loading
Many of our customers ask for Web 2.0 Development services without fully understanding what Web 2.0 means and what it can do for them or their business. Wikipedia defines Web 2.0 as “web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web.” I have recently come across this great video that does a wonderful job showing the evolution of the Web and explaining what Web 2.0 really means: For those who want the simplest possible explanation, here is Web 1.0 vs. Web 2.0:
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Web 2.0 – What the Hype is All About?
In his new book, “ The Backchannel: How Audiences Are Using Twitter and Social Media and Changing Presentations Forever ,” Cliff Atkinson provides an example of the effect that a Twitter-enabled backchannel (an online conversation between audience members) can have on a presentation.
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Meet a Presenter’s Nightmare (or Friend): The Backchannel
“ So, I made plans to go to lunch with Fred. And then the day before, the morning of, Fred cancelled on me. And it was the reason that he cancelled that made me realize that he was the partner for me.
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"So, I made plans to go to lunch with Fred. And then the day before, the morning of, Fred cancelled…"
Last week, we reviewed Scott Berkun’s latest book, Confessions of a Public Speaker . I asked Sara Peyton over at O’Reilly (the book publisher) for a few copies for Six Minutes readers, and she kindly agreed. Now, you can win one of three copies by sharing your own public speaking confessions! What speaking lesson did you learn the hard way?
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Win a Book! Share Your Public Speaking Confessions
So, let’s get started with one of the most popular webinars we’ve done to date “Creating Powerful Prsentations” w/ presentation guru and author of Slide:ology , Nancy Duarte: Creating Powerful Presentations with Nancy Duarte Originally Published June 18, 2008 In our largest webinar to date, Nancy Duarte , principal of Duarte VizThink got its start coming up on three years ago when the first Toronto community events started happening.
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[Rewind] Creating Powerful Presentations with Nancy Duarte
The 21.5-inch, 1080p SyncMaster LD220 can be used either in conjunction with a laptop or as a stand-alone monitor. It doesn’t offer many configuration options and it’s not a great choice if you’re a gamer, but its sleek design and USB connectivity make it a decent option for more general use
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Samsung SyncMaster LD220 review
Technology from World’s Leading 3D Entertainment Brand Promises Plug-and-Play 3D animation Console Gaming Experience RealD, the world’s leading 3D technology provider for cinema and professional applications, announced today that Ubisoft, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing), has licensed and integrated the company’s proprietary stereoscopic RealD Format into James Cameron’s Avatar™: The Game. The RealD Format allows for a seamless direct connection between the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system or PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and 3D-enabled TVs with integrated RealD technology for an unsurpassed 3D gaming experience. “RealD technology is proven for delivering some of the highest quality 3D images in cinema and professional uses,” stated Patrick Naud, Executive Producer on James Cameron’s Avatar™: The Game, at Ubisoft Montreal
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Ubisoft and 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Integrate Stereoscopic RealD Format Into James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Playful Pups, Bunny Cheerleaders and Hamsters Flying a Blimp For the sixth consecutive year, Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl” television animation program — started in 2005 as an alternative to the Super Bowl — has earned the American Humane Association’s “No Animals Were Harmed”® end-credit disclaimer. This year’s “players” include 43 puppies and 20 kittens providing halftime entertainment. New to this year’s lineup are bunny cheerleaders and hamsters flying a blimp.
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‘No Animals Were Harmed’ in ‘Puppy Bowl VI’
Heavy Metal Powerhouse Black Sabbath Debuts Master Tracks as Compatible Guitar Hero(R) 5 and Band Hero Downloadable Songs Guitar Hero Music Library Further Expands with Hit Songs and New Music from 30 Seconds To Mars, Breaking Benjamin and Third Eye Blind Guitar Hero® cranks up the heat in February with a strong lineup of weekly downloadable songs that are sure to satisfy fans’ musical appetites.
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Guitar Hero’s February Downloadable Content Lineup Packs a Powerful Punch With Fresh Music From Top Bands
At around £1,800, we think the 40-inch, 1080p, LED-backlit 40PFL9704H/12 LCD TV is too expensive, but, as long as you’re good friends with your bank manager, we’re happy to recommend this set. Its construction, picture and sound quality, and feature set all scream class
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Philips 9000 LED Pro (40PFL9704H/12) review
The Chinese SAIC van could be the Maruti Eeco slayer While GM is busy working out how it will sell SAIC’s commercial vehicles in India under an entirely new setup, the Chinese company is performing harsh testing on products that will land in India next year. Spotted here is the CN100 MPV being put through its paces on ice. The Chinese MPVs will be sold under a new brand in India
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India bound Wuling-GM MPV spotted testing
Banger racing is a popular form of racing in the United Kingdom. It is like any other form of racing you’re used to. The concept is the winner is one who takes the checkered flag, except for one difference – You try and deliberately knock off your opponents on your way to the finish line.
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Hyundai dealer takes i10 out for banger racing
(Cross-posted on the Google Korea Blog ) Webmaster Level: All Legitimate websites may require that their visitors install software. These sites often do so to provide their users with additional functionality beyond what’s available in standard web browsers, like viewing a special type of document. Please note, however, that if your site requires specific software for your visitors, the implementation of this software installation process is very important
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Request visitors’ permission before installing software
Some newer and older posters from Obey . Some say Shepard is losing his touch with his newer work after his image really got bigger after the establishment of obey and his print work for the Obama campaign. Either way, he’s still laying it down on the government with his art direction that represents a voice much larger than his own, offering inspiration and affecting others to do work.
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Obey Giant
Dr.Wilfried Aulbur poses with the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Desert Gold at Auto Expo India might be a developing country, but its developing pretty rapidly both in terms of knowledge of supercars and wealth. Here’s proof – Mercedes Benz has said it found a buyer in Rajasthan for the 2-crore rupee SLS AMG model which it showcased at the Auto Expo earlier this month. The SLS, which comes only as a left-hand-drive model, will soon be manufactured so that people driving on the wrong side of the road can also buy one.
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Mercedes Benz finds Indian buyer for Rs.2 crore SLS AMG
Wiki defines Schadendreude as a German word that translates into “pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others” and often involves some form of chronic, comical irony. If there was a case of logo design schadendreude, this might be the poster-child, as French-based file sharing enthusiasts are taking great glee in pointing out. To wit: As a result of a controversial ruling late last year, the French government tabled a series of copyright centric HADOPI laws, the lofty goals of which are “promoting the distribution and protection of creative works on the internet”
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Logo design Schadenfreude: Anti-piracy organization logo infringes on copyright