I’ve finally updated the site design. All the pretty rounded corners are thanks to Nifty Corners and are created using Javascript instead of images. That means if you have Javascript turned off, you’ll be missing out. :)

There are still quite a few things I need to iron out, but it’s close enough that I am going ahead and taking it live. If you still see a messed up looking green site, you need to shift-refresh to get the new CSS.

I plan to keep both JessieFerguson.com and JessieMihalik.com, at least for a while. My site email is still setup for the JessieFerguson.com domain, so continue to use the current email address.

The new design has been tested in at least 1024×768 on the following systems:

• Windows XP SP2
  • Firefox 1.5
  • Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180.xpspsp2gdr.050301-1519 (I kid you not, that’s the version string…)
• Mac OS 10.3.9
  • Firefox 1.5
  • Safari 1.3.2 (v312.5)

So, if you’re using something else, let me know how it looks.

Every time Steve Jobs takes the stage in his signature black turtleneck and jeans, I cringe. Not because I particularly dislike his wardrobe or even Steve J himself; I cringe because I know he is invariably going to inspire a nearly undeniable urge to decimate my budget. He has succeeded once again.

If you haven’t heard about the MacBook Pro, a quick Google search or a stop by the Apple website will get you up to speed. An Intel Core Duo processor, 15.4″ widescreen, built in iSight, a screen as bright as their cinema displays, Front Row and remote included, and their new “patent pending” MagSafe power connector are a few of the major bullet points.

But really, the most important factors are that it’s an Apple Intel notebook, it’s amazingly thin, and it’s wrapped in shiny aluminum (although I was hoping for carbon fiber… I guess there’s always next year…). I must have one. Now.

I’ve managed to hold off the temptation so far, plunking down $3k on a notebook wasn’t exactly in the plan, but damn if I don’t want one. Badly. I’ve even managed to get it in my shopping cart a couple of times, most notably after Steve J said “If you want one I suggest you get your order in early” during his keynote. That simple phrase must’ve set off the zombie obedience mode in my brain, because before I knew it, I was happily configuring away at the Apple store.

I have to keep reminding myself that I’m holding out for revision two. It’s basically a constant chant whenever I read anything about the MacBook: “revision two, revision two, must wait, revision one always sucks, revision two will be awesome, but look at it! <drool>, no! focus! revision two.”

We’ll see if I cave… :)