WebTurd - Web Dumps Served Hot n' Fresh

Just a heads up that I’ve finally uploaded all my old videos and stupid old flash tricks to YouTube.  I found a program that converts swf files into flv for uploading straight to YouTube.  Most of the stuff can still be found in the WebTurd Media section of this, but just cooler on YouTube.  I still have a few more videos to add but its a good organized feeling to have everything in one place.

Go here for the official WebTurd YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/WebTurd#p/u

Since owning my new Palm Pre, I find myself changing up wallpapers all the time.

I’ve never really had a phone that would display  backgrounds so crisp and vibrant, so I find it hard to just leave one wallpaper or background up longer than one day at a time.

Since the Palm Pre’s resolution is at 320 x 480, its really easy to find wallpapers as the Iphone has the same requirements.  Iphone wallpapers are everywhere and very easy to find. If I don’t make the Palm Pre backgrounds myself, I hit up a few of my favorite sites to download some new ones.

Here are a few of my favorite Palm Pre Wallpaper hot spots.

http://idesignpre.com
http://poolga.com/en/p/
http://ideas.veer.com/wallpaper/iphone
http://ph7labs.com/site/download/
http://store.glennz.com/downloads.html

To save time and less screen tapping, be sure to check out the ” Switcharoo Free ” Palm Pre application.

Switcharoo is a nifty utility that will randomly switch your wallpapers for you, based on a schedule, (once an hour, once a day, etc). It includes a setting that allows you to pick the album that the switcher will pull the images from. You can also pick “All Images” which will include all the images in all the albums.

More info on Switcharoo Free here: http://www.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/switcharoo

*At the time of writing this post, I didn’t realize that there was another version to the Switcharoo application.  Its called Wallpaper Switcharoo Demo and apparently automatically downloads images from a server for even more Palm Pre wallpaper fun.

So have it and get to changing you wallpapers often for a fun and fresh phone every time you look at it.

Was feeling this one on the way back in today…

Something’s gotta change
Sounds of laughter and happiness turns my teardrops to rain
Been bearing this burden for too many of my days
Looks like breezes of Autumn done finally blew my way
Like memories of yesterday…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z5_ZaEOrCI#t=1m33s

I read a really good and inspiration article this morning and wanted to share it here.  Its focused on growing, thriving and expanding as a web designer and worth the read.

“ I love to live simply. If I don’t see the need to grow my business, I won’t. For me, more money does not equal more happiness, especially if I have to work myself to death for it.

But many designers get to a point, as I have in the past, where they feel they have to grow in order to be comfortable with themselves and their business.

When does this point come? Well, it’s different for everyone, but most web designers fall into one of the following categories:

You need more financial stability.
Whether you’re expecting a baby, buying a house or climbing out of debt, life changes demand career changes. Improving as a web designer and cultivating your business increases stability.

You’re anxious for advancement.
As life goes on, even if we’re financially stable, we yearn for advancement to fill a need for self-worth. It’s not selfish, just a part of life. Advancing one’s career is a great way to advance personally.

You’re just learning the business.
Whether you’re young or just switching careers, you may be new to web design. To be successful in this business, you need to learn how to grow.

These scenarios are general, and surely many of us have been through all of them. Whatever your reason for wanting to grow as a web designer, the tips below may help. “

Read the rest of this article here: http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2010/02/how-to-grow-as-a-web-designer/

I’ve been wanting to try this out for awhile but their really hasn’t been any good Pre WordPress applications released yet.

I did find a decent plug in called WPhone for WordPress that makes the admin area much more mobile friendly and almost looks like an application. Only problem that I see is that there is no way to attach images to a post.

I’ll play around with some more but so far so good. So if anyone is looking to blog with their palm pre, check out the following link for the WordPress plugin: http://wphoneplugin.org/

CONTEST HAS ENDED – PLEASE VISIT ALIENATION BMX FOR MORE INFORMATION

Alienation BMX has launched their new site and is giving away yet another free bmx bike.

To win this bike, you don’t need a camera, a video camera, editing software or some crazy fish-eye lens. All you need is a grammatically correct email to them explaining why you deserve this bike.

Bike Specs
Diamondback Reactor pro featuring FSA Assault Cranks w/BB30 Bottom Bracket Technology.
Sinz Pro Alloy Fork. Custom white powder coat.
FSA Sealed Bearing Internal headset.
S&M Race Stem- 53mm.
S&M Race XLT Bars. 8” rise. White powder.
Alienation Mr.Hand grips. 128mm Black.
Tektro V-Brake system. Black.
Alienation Emerald Seat w/Red base, Black cover. Pivotal technology.
Alienation BillyClub seat post. 26.8mm Anodized Black. Pivotal Technology.
MCS Quick Release Seat clamp.  Anodized Black.
MCS 4 Bolt Directional Sprocket.
KMC “Gold Chain”.
Alienation Bullitt Hubs.  Anodized Red. Rear Cassette. 36h.
Alienation BlackSheep rims. Anodized Red. 36h.
Alienation Differential Tires. 20×2.1 front and 20×1.95 rear.  Kevlar Folding bead.

Go here to enter the contest and see more detailed photos:  http://www.alienationbmx.com/contest