SuperPackages for JDK7

Here is a write up of the new Superpackage feature in JDK 7.

JQuery Cheat Sheets

Being a big fan of cheat sheets, I have started my own JQuery sheet but haven't got far with it. Its still very early days.

If you are looking for a traditional super terse cheat sheet, check out this one on techdreams.org.

Alt Tab and Application Selection

Playing around with my Mac yesterday, I figured out that when you do an Alt Tab key combo, you can actually select the application you want with the arrow keys. So instead of using Alt Tab or Alt Shift Tab, just use Alt Tab then move to the app icon you want with the arrow keys. Very useful when you are swapping between more than 2 applications.

Using Apache mod rewrite to make REST URL

I ran across this article on webreference.com, describing how to make REST URL out of a typical HTTP get URL. Looks interesting.

How Matt Works

Matt Mullenweg, of Wordpress fame, was featured in an Inc Magazine column The Way I Work. He felt the article left a few things out so he rewrote it on his blog.

Lots of good stuff here. Comments on everything from his workspace, to how he spends a typical day. One point he makes that I really is agree with, is the importance of meeting over lunch. In my experience, this is one of the best team building experiences you can share with your coworkers. Not done often enough anymore.

Mac OS X Doc Interface Using JQuery

The folks over at the nettuts site have made this post on how to create a Mac OS X like dock interface using JQuery. Check out the demo, its pretty cool looking.

North Denver Free Wifi: Forza Coffee Company

I'm starting a little recurring theme on the best free wifi spots in North Denver. The main reason for doing this is the wifi hot spot web sites on the net appear not to have been updated for a LONG time. Since I don't really want to create my own free wifi hot spot web site (at least not yet!), I thought I would just stick to the area I know.

So I'm talking about the North Denver Metro area, mainly Broomfield, Westminster, Thorton, and Northglenn. I may also include Boulder, Layfayette and Louisville, but I plan on focusing on the other burbs first.

Our first entry in the series is the Forza Coffee Company in Westminster. This coffee shop is located at the top of the hill at 104th and Federal. Awesome view. A nice place, good music. Start your browser and just accept the usage agreement to start surfing. No password required to use their wifi. Yay! Free refills you buy a mug of coffee.

Store hours are 6:30am to 8pm weeknights. They stay open to 9:30 on Friday and Saturday night.

Here is the address and map:

Forza Coffee Company

3013 W 104th Ave Suite 700

Westminster CO 80031

303 465-0605