Twade's Ramblings

Sep 09

I have invented a kitchen cleaner that kills 0.1% of bacteria.

I plan to sell the secret to Dettol.

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Jan 18

Is The Envato Network Killing Freelancers?

Let me just open by saying “not literally”. The Envato Marketplace network comprises of many useful websites, each selling different types of website components at a low price to a wide audience. An example of one of their websites is ThemeForest.net that sells full templates ( and also PSD format ) with more categories than you can shake a stick at.

The problem, however, is in this already over crowded profession, filled with people who have used DreamWeaver once so now they are a professional website designer, could this lead to many website owners over-seeing people who have natural design flair, creating unique and elegant website and instead turning to and out-the-box solution that is still a very good design for a mere fraction of the price?

I must admit that I myself have used this network for various components over time, such as flash elements from FlashDen or buttons from GraphicRiver, making up for my lack of skill in these areas and creating a better all-around product because of it. Though I can’t help but think that a poor developer out there is eating out of a cold can of beans instead of a turkey meal because of my decisions ( warning: slight exaggeration ).

Jan 06

Happy New Year!

Time for a new year, a new start and new projects! I hope everyone had a good night new years eve and is enjoying the ridiculous amounts of snow!

Dec 28

NO! I meant “Twade”

Finally I have overcome Google and to “Twade” as a recognized search term. Before it would ask if I meant “Trade”… happy days!

Dec 23

Google Xmas Easter Egg -

Google is getting in the festive mood with some lights seperating the sponsored links

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How Users See your Program

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How Users See your Program

Rage For #1

Those of you following the current christmas pop music chart will see that Rage Against The Machine are ahead of the X Factor winner’s song which is quite a rare occurrence! I am quite happy to see that people have banded together and broken the norm of some predictable ‘talent’ shoved at us. Can’t wait for the next xmas CD to be released with that bad boy :D

Dec 17

Christmas Break

It feels good to have now finished both university and my last bit of freelance work so I can settle down for the Christmas holidays! Though I would also dip into the tumblr scene, seems like a good way to blog without an actual blog. Merry Xmas all!

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