This is awesome. O’Reilly has started a blog for web developers to share their views on Rich Internet Applications (RIA). I am hoping this turns into a good source for rounding up the true knowledge leaders surrounding RIA’s.

Check it out here: http://www.insideria.com/

You got to love the web! Sites like this make it easy for all clients to understand the true value of Flash! Check it out, and no I don’t just like it for the half naked ladies. Well… it does not hurt. See it here.

Well Merry Christmas! Time to spread some holiday cheer. Let’s start by staying away from the malls and stop watching bad TV. The writers’ strike is now officialy annoying as there are absolutely no good shows on. So we could take this extra time to create a greeting card or write a letter to a soldier. People are getting killed by car bombs daily. An American dies in Iraq every day. So to me it’s a Kung Fu Christmas this year. Where its all for one, one for all…

There is some great info here about use cases and experiences. Its a good indicator of the mass audiences ability to navigate the web. Boy do they need help! http://www.useit.com/

Last call! Communication Arts design competition for interactive media is coming up. Very cool stuff to review from last year and I am looking forward to the results for 2008. http://www.commarts.com/CA/interactive/

A very good site for resources and news: http://www.aiga.org/. This is a must visit for all designers.

http://designarchives.aiga.org/
Amazing use of technology to inspire. Go find your muse!

To pay homage to the Red Sox winning the World Series this year I carved this pumpkin for Halloween. Owen carved his first pumpkin this year and it came out great. Owen was born in 2004 and William my youngest was born this year. Two World Series kids. Wow, what luck for a Boston fan!