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Briefly Noted from December 1, 2007

• Netscape dead again

  February 1, 2008 marks the end of AOL's support for the Netscape browser.

  Dec 28 2007 at 4:59 PM EST

  Topic: Browsers

• CBC.ca calls for original online content

  The call for freelance online projects is rare, but to bulk about its resources, CBC.ca has put out a call for some pitches.

  Dec 23 2007 at 12:18 AM EST

  Topic: Online Journalism

• CSS Working Group proposals

  Ideas on reforming the W3C's CSS standardization process, from Andy Clarke. Agree or not, this is a huge issue that needs to be discussed.

  Dec 18 2007 at 4:14 PM EST

  Topics: CSS, Web Standards

• Moderating comments a union issue

  The Canadian Media Guild is concerned that CBC.ca is outsourcing comment moderation to Pluck.

  Dec 18 2007 at 3:38 PM EST

  Topics: Online Journalism, Social Media

• Donation seeking non-profits in Toronto

  The City of Toronto has a huge list of non-profit agencies accepting donations of computer equipment, clothing, and books.

  Dec 11 2007 at 9:11 AM EST

  Topic: Toronto

• Shrink your code

  Four ways to help reduce the size of the files delivered from your site.

  Dec 7 2007 at 7:09 PM EST

  Topic: Web Technology

• Google Chart API

  Simple URL-based schema renders complex charts for up to 50,000 views a day.

  Dec 7 2007 at 7:08 PM EST

  Topics: Web Design, Web Technology

• Disposable fuel cells by Bic?

  Forget recharging batteries, Bic wants to develop a replaceable fuel cell that can power a cell phone for weeks.

  Dec 6 2007 at 10:39 AM EST

  Topic: Technology

• Creating sexy stylesheets

  It may not be sexy, but Jina Bolton's advice one building a stable CSS suite is worth following.

  Dec 6 2007 at 10:35 AM EST

  Topic: CSS

• Most reads feeds more reads

  The globeandmail.com now offers newsfeeds for its most read and recommended articles -- expect the best (content).

  Dec 6 2007 at 9:58 AM EST

  Topic: Online Journalism

• Molly vs. Bill G. on IE8

  Molly wonders why Microsoft is being so tight-lipped about IE 8, and Bill promises to look into it.

  Dec 6 2007 at 9:51 AM EST

  Topic: Browsers

• Canoe.tv and CBC

  Quebecor leverages CBC content to prop up its "interactive" TV attempts. Ahh, the minds hired by PPK shine so bright...

  Dec 4 2007 at 10:51 AM EST

  Topics: TV, Web Culture

• Digg using Idée for image checking

  The amazing technology developed by Idée is now being used by Digg to check for duplicate images.

  Dec 4 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

  Topics: Web Technology, Social Media

• HTML 5 preview

  Finally, a decent overview of the next step in the Web's core language.

  Dec 4 2007 at 10:00 AM EST

  Topics: HTML, Web Standards