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MicroISV Notebook » Globe Labs launches mobile API
This me doing a demo using our Ruby API wrapper and Twitter. You can look at the API in my github repository. This is Mel using Java to access the Globe mobile API and Google Calendar. And these are the hundreds of geeks itching to try the API and get a piece of the more than 1M pesos in cash … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » The 10 Commandments of Web Design
Thou shalt not abuse Flash. Thou shalt not hide content. Thou shalt not clutter. Thou shalt not overuse glassy reflections. Thou shalt not name your Web 2.0 company with an unnecessary surplus or dearth of vowels. Thou shalt worship at the altar of typography. Thou shalt create immersive experiences. Thou shalt be social. Thou shalt embrace proven technologies. Thou shalt … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » 1st Philippine Open Education forum
The mini-conference aims to inquire upon the feasibility and development of private initiatives to contribute in the Philippine educational or learning system, as alternative else collaborating actors in this matter. — Philippine Commons 23 April 2008 830-900 :: Registration 900-915 :: Invocation 915-1000 :: Introduction to Open Education Speaker/org: Creative Commons Philippines Atty. Jaime “Jimmy” Soriano 1000-1015 Q&A 1015-1030 :: … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Can you tell this dancer to change direction?
Does the image below rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise? It depends whether you are using the left-side or the right-side of your brain. What’s cool is you can tell your brain to change the dancer’s rotation and it will. Found via Kaye’s blog Share This [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Path to the dark side
[via Matterr] If I may add, “Java leads to suffering”. Share This [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » 5 quick tips for improving your writing
Get rid of “that.” Nine times out of ten, the word “that” can be profitably eliminated from your sentence. Original: “Here are the key metrics that web analysts measure.” Better: “Here are the key metrics web analysts measure.” Do not invoke the future tense unless it is needed. Original: “Optimizing your web site will increase traffic.” Better: “Optimizing your web … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » 7 signs that you’re a bad boss
#7 The creation of “boss rules” The staff has developed guidelines for dealing with you and quietly passes them to new employees. “Never suggest that there might be another way of doing something,” they might say. Or “Act self-deprecating so he doesn’t feel threatened.” #6 Employees start sucking up You have one or two fanatical acolytes. Yes, such devotion may … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Morph Labs wants to invest in your Web 2.0 idea
Update: Day 1 of Morph Code has been moved to March 29. You can view the revised schedule here. Got this from my friends at Morph Labs: Morph Labs invites you to attend Morph Code, a two-day bootcamp where you’ll learn what solutions are needed, what tools are available to help you deploy software, and how you can successfully pitch … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Are you looking for investors in your Web 2.0 idea?
Got this from my friends at Morph Labs: Morph Labs invites you to attend Morph Code, a two-day bootcamp where you’ll learn what solutions are needed, what tools are available to help you deploy software, and how you can successfully pitch your ideas to clients and investors. Form a team of 3-5 people and sign up now to join us … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Bayanihan Books: Together, we will solve our textbooks problems
Last December I wrote an essay on how to solve the quality and shortage problems in public textbooks as a starting point for a project. After a number of suggestions from friends, we decided to call the project “Bayanihan Books”. “Bayanihan” is originally a Filipino tradition wherein neighbors would help a family relocate by carrying their house it to its … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » John Gokongwei on entrepreneurship and becoming a great nation
Here is the speech that Mr. John Gokongwei delivered at the 20th Ad Congress last November 21, 2007 [via the Universal Robina blog]. Before I begin, I want to say please bear with me, an 81-year-old man who just flew in from San Francisco 36 hours ago and is still suffering from jet lag. However, I hope I will be … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » PhRUG January Meetup
Some photos from the PhRUG (Philippine Ruby Users Group) meetup at Ateneo De Manila University last Jan 16. The meetup was sponsored by Topher Rigor and the AdmooLabs gang. Topher talked about Ruby on Rails to students and I discussed testing and rspec. This is Topher. This is Me. There will be another PhRUG meetup this Monday in Cebu. Guy … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Arellano University launches Creative Commons in the Philippines
The Arellano University School of Law have launched (and I could say with a bang!) last January 14 the Philippine version of the Creative Commons license. So why should there be a Philippine version? The law varies from country to country and it is important that we use a Creative Commons license adopted to our law so it could be … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » What gives elite athletes the edge
“Lance Armstrong was an exceptional one-day athlete who became an endurance champion after the removal of one testicle.” — Endocrinologist Craig Atwood via NewScientist, July 2007 I wonder if other athletes are pondering of doing the same thing. Share This [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Top 10 startups worth watching in 2008
The list includes the team behind Ruby on Rails, a company that analyzes your DNA, and a possible Google killer. Read why Wired thinks these 10 are worth watching in 2008.. 23andMe 37Signals AdMob BitTorrent Dash Fon LinkedIn Powerset Slide Spock Share This [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Why working at home is bad for you
Your neighbor thinks you are a bum. Your landlord becomes worried. One day, our landlord asked my wife if I already have a job. She’s most likely worried about the rent. Your relatives think you’re a call-center agent. Every time my wife tells them I am asleep because I was working ’till 5 am, this is the first thing that … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Microsoft is also into piracy?
Southeastern College, based in Pasay City, Philippines is suing Microsoft and (its local arm) for 100 million pesos ($2.4 million) for piracy of a locally developed manual on how to use Microsoft Office. If there is one thing that Microsoft should be happy about is that this proves we believe in intellectual property rights. Maybe, Microsoft should counter that the … [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Destroy the web 2.0 look
By Elliot Jay Stocks | View | Upload your own This is not to say that decoration is unimportant. Used properly, decoration can guide the users achieve their goal. Aesthetics increases the probability of software or website being used, whether or not it is actually easier to use. Share This [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Free accessibility and usability report from Jakob Nielsen
The Nielsen Norman Group is giving away a free report as their holiday gift to their loyal readers. Beyond ALT Text: Making the Web Easy to Use for Users With Disabilities 75 Best Practices for Design of Websites and Intranets, Based on Usability Studies with People Who Use Assistive Technology Follow this link to get the report. Share This [Link]
MicroISV Notebook » Why dyslexics make great entrepreneurs
Interesting [via Business Week]. Many of the coping skills dyslexics learn in their formative years become best practices for the successful entrepreneur. Dyslexics are also forced to trust and rely on others to get things done — an essential skill for anyone working to build a business. But, it’s not clear whether dyslexics develop their special talents by learning to … [Link]
