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Quick: Dynamically Open External Links in a New Window

Since I began writing HTML ten years ago, I hated using target=“blank” in my markup. Coupled with the fact that if you’re using a strict DOCTYPE the target method is invalid anyway, I began looking for an easy way to open only external links in a new window (and I realize there are pros and cons of doing this). Using this jQuery technique, each link is tested to check if it’s local or not, or alternatively in the second method only opening links in a new window if they are children of a given element.

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New Custom Shortlinks & Other Updates

Last week I received word back from the Library of Congress that ThisIsInspired has been registered as a periodical and assigned an ISSN number. (you may have noticed the slightly different look to the site, including the number under the logo type) We’ve also added a custom link shortening service.

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Video: Amazing Rain Choir from Slovenia

My mom sent me this in an email today, and it’s so cool I have to post it. A group of people in Slovenia accomplishes something you’d consider almost impossible (and with the instruments so ordinary and everyday you’d never think they’re instruments). I give you: The Rain Choir. Video embedded below the break.

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Quick: 1 Fantastic Way to Block Spam on a Wordpress Blog

ThisIsInspired has been getting plugged with spam galore. Granted, we have Akismet installed and it prevents and sorts most of the spam that comes our way — but there’s an even more root way to prevent spammers from sending their junk in the first place.

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5 Free Collaborative Tools for Designers & Developers

In the age we live in as designers and developers so much of our work takes place online — at least a large portion of the collaborative aspect of the project. When you’re setting up a design — idea hashing, wireframing, etc etc. Fortunately, there are bunch of little apps that can really help this part of a project go easier.

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When Someone Says… A Guide to Rebuttals for the Freelancer

Just about each of us has encountered, at some point, a potential client or even just an acquaintance who doesn’t seem to grasp the legitimate “jobness” of what we do. Here’s a few things we can salt away in our box of quick replies. I’ve put up a few tips about how to deal with common misconceptions and wrong ideas.

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4 Quick & Easy Design Theory Tips

ThisIsInspired was featured as a guest writer at Creative Overflow this week. Check out the article on CreativeOverflow.net: 4 Quick & Easy Design Theory Tips. The article explores four ways to improve your design (web design, ad, graphic art, etc.) using simple principles of design and layout.

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