Threshold Blog

Look ma! No Flash!

This Solitaire site is an amazing testament to how far simple Javascript has come in web development.  Previously, a page with this level of interaction and intelligence was only possible with Flash.  Now it's just the latest in rich web applications.
http://worldofsolitaire.com/

If you want to fairly easily start adding this rich interaction to your pages, check out the Moo tools Javascript library.  It's light and powerful:
http://mootools.net/

Image Resizing Made Easy

As Michael Arrington on TechCrunch says, "I Want This in Photoshop Immediately"  Amen to that. 
This image resizing technology is truly amazing and innovative. 

http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/27/i-want-this-in-photoshop-immediately/

70's Style: The Longest "Running" Joke

The good news: Nike has re-released their classic running shoe designs from the 70's. The bad news: they're only available in the faux-aged, pre-worn variety. The Nike Vintage site is amusing though.

EAGLE vs. SHARK

The attention to flash animation detail on the new EAGLE vs. SHARK movie site is really exceptional. The content is pretty kick-ass too: like the Kick-Ass Collage, and the Killer Soundboard. I get the feeling this film is the Kiwi equivalent of Napoleon Dynamite. If EAGLE vs. SHARK is half as entertaining as it's site then we're in for a nerd-loving chucklefest.

TRI-PONG FOR ALL!

Our infamous friend, Secil Boyd, shared he and his wife Melba's, invention with us.  And as Tri-Pong's most ardent supporter, Cheristy can attest that Tri-Pong has proven to be a great stress release.  We gotta get a tourney going soon!  Check out the rules at Wikipedia.

Learn Baby Learn

The Learn List is a super simple resource that aims to gather the best web design tutorial and book links from all over the web. The website was designed by Chris Robinson at Crobbo.com

Interested in Offsetting Your Cheating?

This is an interesting site called CheatNeutral, which offers their take on the carbon offsetting programs...and as their motto says "Helping You Because You Can't Help Yourself." If you are interested in cheating at all, you should check it out.....

CheatNeutral

Prickles and Goo

Under the name FurryCarlos Productions,Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park) have brought to life the teachings of philosopher Alan Watts in 3 short animations. My favorite is Prickles and Goo but the other two shorts have their merits as well.