keeping it clean

clean code web design

what's dat?

data visualisation!
some wonderful examples in this article




infographics

an apple a day

• blood sugar monitoring
  
• pennies - as in counting your; iphone budgeting - not a free - but isn't it ironic you need to spend money to see how much money you spend!
  
• shazam - Shazam identifies songs based on a recording it makes of a 30-second clip of the track that it sends to a database. After you discover the name of the song, you can buy it from iTunes or watch the clip on YouTube if it's available
  
• associated press - mobile news, guardian - abbridged versions of online stories
  
• text+ - textPlus is the ONLY FREE, UNLIMITED & GROUP texting app for iPhone and iPod touch. More than just app to app messaging, textPlus lets you send and receive texts with friends on any phone. Push and sounds for instant message notification. International free texting app to app
  
• yelp - helps locate local places & services, so does locly - which uses flickr, twitter & wikipedia entries to ramp up & personalise the information
  
• Urban Spoon (Restaurant finder)
  
• gorillacam - fancy-pants photography tricks
  
• stanza - e-book reader that gives the classics a 21st century flare. With access to a huge collection of material and a clean, clear interface featuring dynamically adjustable fonts, reading a novel using your iPhone seems entirely possible. In the database we found 1984 by George Orwell and Tolstoy's War and Peace, and that's just scratching the surface. Stanza can also read PDFs, HTML and Word documents.
  
• art in your pocket - review of iPhoneart.org,
• apps for art teachers, including National Gallery London
  
  
• design apps - including zepto pad and web design apps
  
• creative apps
  
• finding new apps
  

other stuff to look at, http://www.iphonewiki.com.au/top-iphone-applications/

of food and love

i must start loving myself and loving food in a good way
loving it's nourishingness and delicious freshness

here are some blogs by food lovers (not food crammers or food gorgers)
la buona cucina
a blog about food, family and love,
mmm, and italian sausages & peppers

allotment 2 kitchen
which has wholesomeness and goodness, and a recipe for bean, feta, mint and pea frittata ... mmm

everybody's got a whirlpool

mac bags, sleeves

denim - $50 -

• Thick neoprene adds rugged protection
• High-performance YKK zipper with two zipper pulls for added convenience.
• soft fabric that keeps the finish of your laptop the way you like it
• open and close your laptop while the sleeve remains attached
• Jersey trim provides a barrier between the zipper and the interior of the sleeve.
• Wrapped in a genuine denim fabric that will age gracefully
• Limited 5-year Warranty.

Mandarina Duck Isi Flat Shoulder Bag - Red (at rushfaster)

i love trees

vinc nursery online catalogue

• Drooping she-oak, allocasuarina verticillata - Slender, fast growing tree to 10m. Flowers Jun-Oct followed by spiky cones, dry soil, full sun
• black she-oak, allocasuarina littoralis - Pyramid shaped tree, fast growing. 8m x 5m. Flowers May-June followed by cones. well-drained soil, full sun

great ocean trove

restaurants

• a la grecque - epicure review, airey's inlet
• wye beach hotel - some of the best coastal views in Australia can be had at this welcoming Aussie pub
• Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas, Apollo Bay
  

walks along the great ocean road, visitvictoria
day spa, endota at mantra hotel

racv member recommended, lorne b&b, la perouse

Willow Haven - Skenes Creek

• 4 bedrooms - 2 queen, 1 double and 1 single.

Lovely older style 4 bedroom house is set on acres and acres of gorgeous manicured gardens filled with flowers.
The property ends at the Great Ocean road facing a beautiful pristine beach.
There is a grass tennis court next to a lovely orchard and a trout stream meanders through the outskirts of the gardens. It is a simply stunning spot, totally unique, there is nothing like it available for short stays on the Great Ocean Road.

Seatree, Wye River - $840 / Week

Located 7 minutes walk to the Wye River beach, this cedar home makes the perfect holiday for any family that appreciates the beauty of the Otways and the Great Ocean Road. The house is surrounded by magnificent gum trees through which there are filtered views of the ocean. Wildlife includes koalas, king parrots, rosellas and cockatoos.

Kath's View - Wye River

Kath's View was one of the first beach houses to be built in Wye River in the 1950's. Located in one of Wye's best spots, there are no houses directly in front to spoil the ocean view, Kath's View enjoys all day sun and the house is less than a minute's walk to the beach, pub and store.
The top floor consists of a large open area with original 1950's kitchen, two open fires, split system air-conditioning/heating, a large dining room, lounge room and bedroom to one end.
Furnished largely with original 50's & 60's furnishings, a stay at Kath's View is like going back in time to the golden days of 1950's Aussie beach culture.
A large deck leads off the top floor where you can watch the comings and goings on Wye River beach.
The house has everything you need to laze around including 2 sets of outdoor dining tables and chairs one retro for sitting with a glass of your favourite drop and a larger one for enjoying a BBQ lunch while soak up the sun and stunning water view.
Typical 50's beach house design, the property has 3 distinctly separate sleeping areas allowing for plenty of privacy and making Kath's View perfect for adult groups or families.

Wye River Beach House

7 Feb 2011 - 1 Apr 2011 - $1950 / Week; Min Stay: 7 nights

AWARD WINNING architect designed home

with a brilliant outlook. Tastefully appointed, good design and comfortable modern furnishings feature throughout.
ECO FRIENDLY house with sustainable practices.
LIVING area is generous and comfortable, featuring a flat screen tv, an extensive selection of books, videos and dvds.
RELAX- Laze with a book from our library and listen to the waves crashing on the beach. There is a slow combustion fire for a little romance on those chilly evenings and the bedrooms are heated too.
BEDROOMS are spacious retreats. They have new pillow top mattresses. Sleep in luxurious 550 count Egyptian cotton linen and when you wake the first thing you will see is the ocean.

Wyed views, Wye River

• 3 bedrooms (3 doubles, but one is part of a bunk)
  

This recently completed designer modernist house features top of the range finishes and panoramic views of the ocean and the forest. It is in a secluded location with the Otways as your neighbour, yet is walking distance to the pub, beach, cafe and general store at Wye. Enjoy a peaceful, relaxed visit at this magnificent home.
Huge external decking areas provide constant sun and various areas for relaxation and entertaining. Generous use of wood, glass and steel characterise this unique property.

Altitude, Wye River

• main level - master bedroom, a beautiful bathroom with window bath taking in the stunning ocean views
• downstairs - main guest room with an ensuite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a playroom. There is also another bathroom which again has a window bath with ocean views.

Situated high on a hill in Separation Creek, the amazing ocean and coastal views spread along the Great Ocean Road, Separation Creek beach, and Wye River.

Main entry to the house is on the upper level, opening into the spacious dining, living and kitchen areas. The gourmet kitchen has stone benchtops and splashbacks and Bosch appliances. Relax on the day bed or couches in the living room looking out at the stunning ocean views while warmed by the open wood fire. The living room also features a wall mounted Plasma TV and surround sound system.


Lorne luxury

• Stylish 3 Bedroom Multi Storey Home with 2 x Queen Beds, 2 x Single Beds sleeps up to 6 people

Enjoy the best of the best that this five star home can offer you. Beautiful furn
ishings, with the best views of the Ocean and bushland.
Wake up in the tree tops with the sounds of the parrots and kookaburras.





Coast cottages, just past Apollo Ba
y