Yearly Archives: 2010
Big Month on Web Axe (Nov 2010)
I sure had a busy November 2010 with Web Axe, my podcast and blog on web accessibility and web standards. Here a summary of the posts: Podcast #86: EDUCAUSE Review, AHG Preview, HTML5 Audio with Terrill Thompson (Nov 2) Dennis … Continue reading
New Theme – Accessible 1.0
Last week I installed a new theme on this WordPress blog. It’s called Accessible 1.0, and it’s a child theme for WordPress’ (somewhat new) default theme, “Twenty Ten”. The child theme was developed by Sylvia Egger (@Sprungmarkers) of Cologne, Germany. I’ll be … Continue reading
I like “Schfifty Five”
Not sure why I like this funny Schfifty Five YouTube video so much, but I just do. I think it’s by Group X. I find it quite hilarious and enjoy reciting it now and then. My wife hates it and … Continue reading
Halloween 2010
Highlights on my Halloween this year: My boys having fun trick-or-treating (dressed as a policeman and Indiana Jones). Putting on a green monster mask and freaking out kids at my door. Twittering with folks around the country about Halloween. Carving … Continue reading
6 HTML5 Books
Here’s a list of 6 excellent HTML5 books. I have HTML5 for Web Designers which is a great, succinct book. Jeremy Keith rocks. I have the electronic version of Introducing HTML5 which is also excellent; it’s longer and has more about … Continue reading
12 Reasons Why Accessible Twitter is Better Than HootSuite (Besides the Obvious)
As you probably know, I’m an avid Twitter user. I’m also the author of a web-based Twitter client, Accessible Twitter (AT). I also use HootSuite sometimes (also a web app) as well as a couple Twitter clients on my BlackBerry. … Continue reading
Is HTML Code Validation Necessary?
The topic has resurfaced on blogs and Twitter recently: is code validation necessary? Well, yes and no. Complete HTML (and CSS) validation is a great goal, but 100% validation is not crucial nor necessary. Browsers will usually correct and render … Continue reading