Thursday, November 29, 2012

Pitfalls of Javascript

http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-and-tips/20-all-too-common-coding-pitfalls-for-beginners/

Pitfalls for uses of Javascript.

(Javascript is an integral part of the modern Web, so this is important stuff!)

Sharing Information Across National Borders

http://shkspr.mobi/blog/2012/11/smuggling-usb-sticks/

People will always find a way to share information.

Real History

Learn About Economics and Globalization

http://www.econlib.org/library/Essays/rdPncl.html

Learn about economics and globalization. It's probably not what you think.


Oh yes, it's a terrific video, too:

http://ipencilmovie.org/

Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper This Year (and in Past Years, too)

http://www.aei-ideas.org/2012/11/something-to-be-thankful-for-the-cost-of-a-thanksgiving-dinner-for-ten-this-year-is-1-4-cheaper-than-last-year/

The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner has been dropping for years. We are better off than ever. Ignore the media drumbeat.

Here's another one:

http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/07/for-many-items-prices-are-falling-not.html

Cost of food as a share of disposable income is very low compared to the "good old days":

http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/07/as-share-of-income-americans-have-most_01.html

Useless Webpages

http://www.theuselessweb.com/

In the original days of the web, I grabbed a lot of "useless" links. Most of those died out and expired. Now, someone is keeping up a compendium of uselessness. Great!

Wallpaper Backgrounds

http://www.trendleaks.com/2012/11/simple-minimalist-wallpapers/

Some wallpapers for websites and for your computer, too.

Readability of Web Sites

http://www.andysowards.com/blog/2012/ways-to-make-your-site-more-readable/

More information for people who work on web pages.

What State Do You Live In?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/baldwin/2012/11/25/do-you-live-in-a-death-spiral-state/


A lot of your lifestyle depends on the state where you live.

Best Tech Products of 2012

Remembering Passwords

Web Page Design Issues -- Zigzag Viewing

Security for Your Electronic Devices

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhl45lmem/password-protect-your-devices-5/

Only us computer specialists used to worry about these things. Now EVERYONE is a computer manager, and has to be aware of security issues.

Forbes on Retirement Investment Education