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    Jquery hoverIntent plugin review

    April 3, 2013

    Drop down menus allow users to explore deeply into a site without being overwhelmed with a lengthy list of links.  Sadly, these elements can frustrate users when following a trail of panels becomes a game of dexterity. They can also be inadvertently triggered by a stray mouse, blocking content.  HoverIntent, by Brian Cherne, is a jQuery plugin that interprets users…

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    Ajax Count Down Timer

    August 22, 2012

    This timer uses PHP and jQuery to show the server time. The server time will be the same for all users whereas a Javascript timer would be dependent on the local time on the device. Here is the php code to generate the time: The code below displays the time. It assumes jquery is loaded on the page.

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    Javascript Geometric Pattern Script for Adobe Illustrator

    December 29, 2011

    Islamic geometric patterns open into a universe of form. The subdivision and repetition of the structures mirror the natural world.  Experimenting on paper with a compass and ruler, patterns mirrored each other. There was a sense of magic too it like watching a photograph fade into clarity in a darkroom tray. While the contemplative process with a compass and ruler…

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    Using Jquery to Replace an mp3 Link with a Flash Audio Player

    December 16, 2011

    The Javascript code below uses jQuery to convert mp3 links to a flash player on the fly. It utilizes this flash player: http://flash-mp3-player.net.    

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