Steven Voyles

The GIMP team has released a new version that includes some much needed user interface and window management improvements, as well as better handling of menus, toolbars, and docked tools.  There is a Windows installer available, but Linux users will have to install from source for now

GIMP – Downloads

A List Apart has recently released the results of a survey they compiled in April of this year.  It contains some great insight on the current state of the web design industry from the people who know best, those of us working to make the web a better place every day.

A List Apart: Articles: Findings From the Web Design Survey

Zen Habits has a nice list of tools guaranteed to help you get more organized and get things done. As the site suggests, don’t get caught up in trying them all or attempting to adopt everything in the list. Find something that works for you and master it. A few of my favorites from the list that I can’t do without:

• Google Calendar – My favorite online calendar, I use it for everything with a date attached to it.
• PocketMod – Ubiquitous capture, easy to use, configurable, what’s not to like? This site allows you to create a wallet sized notebook with pages for a calendar, notes, shopping lists, and tons more. I never leave home without mine.
• Landing Strip by the front door – Just a simple space near the door, like a box or small basket, where you can unload all the crap you need when you’re leaving the house but that you need to unload once you get in (car keys, backpack, sunglasses, etc.).
• Remember The Milk – Integration with Google calendar and Twitter, great options for organizing lists, and responsive support and user forums gives this app the edge when I’m choosing the best way to keep myself on task.

Zen Habits