Sometimes, you have a little something to share, but because your “little something” is a snippet of code or a slice of design, the traditional tools for sharing don’t quite fit the bill.
That, and not all your online friends are going to be interested in the esoteric details of your craft. Forrst seeks to give designers and developers a place to share all their “little somethings” in a beautiful, social setting. It’s a bit like Tumblr (Tumblr), but focused specifically on the task at hand. It’s also kind of like Dribbble, but with code-friendly formats, too.
Although Forrst is currently invite-only, I look forward to seeing how this site will do; it sounds like it could be an interesting concept. I’ve submitted an application to the site and will post more if it’s accepted.
The term “web site” has finally been changed to “website”. I have been meaning to post something on this since the press release came out on June 2, but the link got lost in my clutter.
The AP said the change from “Web site” to “website” was based on increasingly common usage both in print and online.
“In making the change, the Stylebook team considered responses from our staff as well as readers and users of the Stylebook. It was clear that website has become the widely accepted usage,” said Darrell Christian, AP editor-at-large.
I don’t know why it took so long, but I’m glad it’s finally one word. I just need to re-train myself when I type it now.
How do you use your phone? Do you text, browse the web, find cool apps to play with, or just use it to talk on the phone? Kim Yeo-hee, better known as applegirl002 on YouTube, has used hers to get a record deal. Just three months ago she started posting videos of her singing on YouTube. Sounds like thousands of other people, except she has something that makes her quite unique; she uses her iPhone to create the music. According to a post on Wall Street Journal blog,
Music producers from China and England raced with those from South Korea to sign her up. She chose a Seoul-based producer, Dreamhigh-Ent, in April, and started recording her own songs. Now production is under way on her first album and professionally made videos. “Hajima (Don’t Fall in Love)” is slated for release later this month.
What a way to adapt all this new technology to the very old art of writing music. I wonder how many people will try their hand at this now. Take a look at her Lady Gaga video entitled “Poker Face” and see what you think. She starts off with an explanation of the apps she is using; the song starts around 1:30. If anyone tries this themselves, I’d love to see it! Send your videos to Geoffrey@GeoffreyShilling.com.
