I flew into Utah last weekend and have been accompanied by sinus issues for a good week now. For unknown reasons, that has reminded me that I need to promote my classical inheritance in javascript. I've searched around and haven't found anything like it on the web. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, I just see that there's some value in js oop and it needs to be shared with my fellow webbies. There's plenty of prototype oop, but none where you can run the parent's super on the child. If I haven't lost you yet, please read my OOP for JavaScript article.
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28
Jun
Working on a video player for a client and I decided to run with OSMF as the display for the player. They have used a lot of the same features in their players that I've created before for mine which has made my adoption rate of OSMF quick and dreamy. Props to the OSMF team on their creation.
07
Jun
Last week I flew back into NYC. I'm back doing some work and enjoying the summer. I've been slacking on my updates so I decided that I had better leave a note on my site today. Recently I've been doing some video work for multiple clients and I have decided to make an opensource player using an opensource framework I've been using lately. I'll put it in the applications section when something is available.
30
Apr
I've been saturated in my canvas work lately in effort to cook up a useful framework for the js community. The project takes canvas & flash and makes for software that is easy for any developer to work it (and it runs on the iPhone!). I'm on the brink of developing the first major proof-of-concept app with it and will be sure to release it once it's ready. As an additional note, this framework is going to be opensource.
19
Apr
The idea of probono work and charity work has been itching at my brain for some time now (as shown in my last update). I've already done some small charitable projects, but I think it's time to do something HUGE! I've had an acquaintance talk to me a few times about the idea of seeking government grants to do humanitarian projects and I'm starting to cave. If any of you have good ideas, please send them to me -- rollins.jackson@gmail.com
12
Apr
I've been on a community service kick lately. Not because it's been ordered by the sate (come on now), but because I feel I've gained a lot from the information I have gained from others and now I would like to share information for the benefit of everyone else.
I'm currently helping out with the Libertang.com website by helping them with their CMS, CCK (content creation kit), and potentially their CSS. I got in with them because one of the founders is a friend of mine who I got to know online over Counter-Strike (go figure) during high school.
One of my current probono projects is similar to google docs, but more directed at education. It will allow one or more persons to enter in question/answer related material and condense it to a flash card environment. This will hopefully play a role in helping the user memorize terms or quiz themselves on the related subject. I'll be sure to post when it's in beta.
17
Mar
I was writing an email to a client when I noticed my email signature was in the wrong spot. I selected it, then copied it. Next I went to paste it in the correct spot, but pasted what had previously been in the clipboard. Apparently I haven't obtained the skills to press "ctrl" and "c" simultaneously. Anyway, the text that was pasted was:
EventDispatcher.prototype.addEventListener = function(type, listener) {
//"target":EventDispatcher.prototype.addEventListener.callee
this._listeners.push({"type":type, "listener":listener, "target":this});
}
Let's face it, when you go to paste seemingly harmless text and are repremanded via a slap of code to the face, you need to come to grips with the fact that you may have become so nerdy that there is no chance of ever becoming a normal human being, ever again. Embrace it, this is not a bad thing. You have attained a level of geek majesty that some only dream of and if the stars aline, maybe we'll see eachother at a nearby Startrek convention..
02
Mar
I was looking around a logos today and found a cool little site that picks a usually nifty logo every day to link on their site. I thought this was pretty cool so I decided to give them some SEO++ by linking them on my site. Check them out at http://logooftheday.com/
07
Feb
I decided, about a week and a half ago, to create iPhone password fields in flash. It may not be tight as a drum, but it works pretty good. Take a look at the playground or at http://drupal.jacksonkr.com/node/43
26
Dec
In my inbox sits an email entitled "Why are AS3/Flex developers so difficult to locate? Is it too much to ask for those skills combined?" I followed the link to the forum which then talked about Flex, actionscript and mxml. What I want to know is, where are all the *swf* developers? I'm talking about the devs who can develop in flash as well as flex. I've been working with both apps for some time and it's amazingly useful to understand the pros and cons of each. In fact, let's push this thought a step further. Where are all the hardcore interactive developers!? Under your belt should be a nice array of front end languages. Learn Flash, Flex, Javascript, Silverlight and even the HTML 5 canvas (up and coming). Knowing the power of all high-end interactive software will never hurt you! I'm making it a personal goal to raise the bar for interactive developers. After all, knowledge is power.
10
Dec
It's always good to update your site. This seems like a great rule of thumb of which I'm not so great at following. In efforts to keep my information up to date, I decided to make some informative updates earlier this week. Of course irony struck as I'm pulling up my site and I see the php equivalent of "you're site isn't working because it doesn't feel like it's getting enough love."
At this point I'm in shambles because I just sent my resume to a new client. What to do, what to do. Well with a little php, one host support ticket and a nap (while I waited for support to email me back) I'm up and running again. Thanks "Nat M" from mediatemple!
20
Nov
I recently finished a project for Lexus which allows the name-brand to show off the luxurious c10 in english as well as in spanish! I landed this gig through one of my favorite agencies whom I worked with during a two week time-window (start to finish). If you want to find out more about this project, check it out in the portfolio section.
18
Oct
Making my site "IE friendly" has reminded me how much I dislike IE. I was tempted to block IE6 users and just give them a pretty little message which asks them to switch to firefox, but I haven't forgotten those helpless corporate computer networks! While IT sits back and surfs in style, the rest of the office is dealing with broken divs and old flash players. So, for the 1 and 1/2 office persons that stumble onto my site thanks to a google search, you're welcome. I reserve my right to believe that one day IE6 will be banished to the curb.. on trash day.
11
Oct
The scene: I'm standing with a friend at the 42nd street subway platform waiting for the 2/3. My buddy asks me if I know anything about GA. We're not talking about Georgia here kids, we're talking Genetic Algorithms. Shortly after that, he's got my head spinning with ideas of travel and how to find the shortest journey involving x amount of cities. Two weeks later, I've taken the weekend to comprehend fitness functions, mutation and natural selection. The evidence can be seen here.
09
Oct
After a small moment of quiet contemplation, I've decided to introduce a little area of my site I'd like to call the "Playground". There isn't a swing set yet, but perhaps I'll make one! The playground will be dedicated to creative projects I make in my free time (what's that?). I won't be doing much documentation, but I'll make sure all source code is there for the curious visitors. I'll be putting the first item in there shortly so stay tuned.
05
Oct
Recently, I've been in the market for a new phone and wasn't sure what I should get. As a somewhat trendy individual, I thought about the Iphone 3Gs because I really liked how well my gmail inbox synced with the Iphone 3G. After seeing the two year contract from AT&T, I became unimpressed with the carrier. While I was grudgingly pondering my options, I remembered that skype offers "land lines". Fascinatingly enough you can call in, call out and even communicate via SMS. Nine dollars later, I'm an official skyper.My only word of advice is to get a good mic :D
30
Sep
In my attempt to make my site better, it's aesthetically less pleasing than the last, but that's not the point! The point is to prove that I can do things with technologies other than the streamline favorites (especially flash). This site is completely done with Drupal + CSS! right now I'm building the custom theme for it and as the custom theme continues to make progress I'll feel better about using it.
24
Sep
Hey folks. This is the first drupal post for my site. Having drupal as your portfolio site is a good idea.
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