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
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
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
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.
