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WZ V3

I’m re-designing WipeoutZone at the moment, as it has been due an overhaul for a very long time. Fortunately my previous attempt at a standards compliant design has left the template pages pretty bare of formatting, so it’s been quite simple to swiftly try out new designs.

However, the back-end code will take far more effort than in the past – some of the stuff in there is just archaic in php terms, so I don’t know how long it will be before the new site is done. I have to get a new log-in system in place for it, as well as some other session based stuff in order to make it a better browsing experience.

I do want to get it right before I even think about uploading it, though – none of your Zeldman BS about designing in public. Delivering a new site all at once has more impact and gives a better feeling of accomplishment than drip feeding it to cyberspace. It’s a bit more pro into the bargain.

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Sky Rocks!

After a week of having Sky installed, I can safely say it kicks ass! I’ve watched so much cool stuff that I’ve barely been near the traditional terrestrial channels. With the Extreme Sports Channel, the NFL on Sky Sports and various other odds and ends, I’m very content with the level of programmes I’ll get to enjoy.

Especially since Fliss is paying for it! ;o)

And the Champions League hasn’t even started yet… and when it does – no more smokey pubs for me. Yay!

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