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This isn't a new topic, but I had the need to create a custom jQuery selector today, so I thought I'd share. Whether you are a jQuery newbie or seasoned pro, you know that jQuery has very powerful selectors. In addition to the class and id selectors, there are over 30 selection expressions that use the colon syntax (:first, :even, :hidden, :input, etc.). If one of the existing selectors doesn't fit your needs, jQuery provides you the flexibility to create your own!

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After receiving numerous "downloading" errors (0x80040508), I was finally able to install Google's new browser, Chrome.

Suppressing the temptation to try out all of the new features, I jumped right in and started surfing the web. I'm actually using Chrome to type up this post and so far, everything seems to be working fine.

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Sorry, I couldn’t resist the title. Perhaps short of true pandemonium, the new jQuery.com redesign has caused quite a stir. It sounds like they are going to make some changes, so I'm adding a screenshot for historical reference:

What was your first initial impression of the redesign?

Update: Order has been restored and the Rock Star is dead!

Despite the vast improvements in Firefox 3, I've still been using Firefox 2 because of the instability of Firebug 1.2 (beta versions). The final Firebug 1.2 version was released recently, and many of the issues have been resolved, however, I thought I'd post the steps I took to run both Firefox versions together:

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"Calling all designers, developers, information architects, project managers, writers, editors, marketers, and everyone else who makes websites. It is time once again to pool our information so as to begin sketching a true picture of the way our profession is practiced worldwide."

I just finished taking the A List Apart's 2008 survey for people who make websites. The survey was well done and only took 5-10 minutes to complete. I'm looking forward to seeing the final report based on everyone's feedback!

If your profession is one mentioned above, make sure to provide your feedback!

During the time that I've been using jQuery (about a year now), I've run into three fairly significant browser issues. Between IE, Firefox, Safari, and Opera, Firefox is the only browser that I have yet to experience any issues with (related to jQuery, of course).

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Fresh on the heels of receiving my Aviary Early Bird Invitation, I received a Dropbox invite!

Basically, Dropbox is another online file sharing service that works with both Mac OS and Windows. Check out the Dropbox home page for a screencast and information about the service. Their FAQ page also has plenty of information.

The beta program includes 2GB of free storage...but sign up now because once the beta is over, new accounts (FREE) are currently slated to receive only 1GB.

If you are interested in “beta testing” Dropbox, I have 9 beta invites remaining. I will send them to the first 9 people who request one.

If you haven't heard about Aviary:

"Aviary is a suite of rich internet applications geared for artists of all genres. From image editing to typography to music to 3D to video, we have a tool for everything. At Worth1000, we are creating a complex ecosystem for artists and providing the world with free, capable collaborative tools and an approach to collaboration and rights management that will turn the marketplace for online art on its head."

I signed up for an "early bird" invitation months ago and last week, I finally received my invitation email. I've been playing around with Phoenix and Peacock and am very impressed with the quality of the tools.

The tools are definitely designed more for the "advanced hobbyist creators", however if you're familiar with Photoshop, Phoenix should look very familiar. [screenshot]

If you are interested in "beta testing" Aviary, I have 4 early bird invites remaining. I will send them to the first 4 people who request one.