<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!-- generator="WordPress/2.8.4" -->
<rss version="0.92">
<channel>
	<title>Micah Iverson, Freelance Designer</title>
	<link>http://www.micahiverson.com</link>
	<description>Freelance Design Blog</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:37:37 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs>
	<language>en</language>
	
	<item>
		<title>Internet Explorer 9 Beta Released</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
This last week Microsoft released it’s beta of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) to the public after much anticipation throughout the tech industry.
I have been running IE9 Beta since it was released and can honestly say it’s my favorite browser so far, it’s fast, the user interface is minimal and clean and best of all supports [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/internet-explorer-9-beta-released/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Windows Phone 7 RTM Developer Tools Released</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Microsoft has finally released the RTM versions of it’s Windows Phone 7 development applications and controls. I have been eagerly awaiting this release to finally start flushing out my first WP7 application.
I’m not quite ready to talk about what that application actually is but we think it’s pretty cool.
If you are a WP7 developer or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/windows-phone-7-rtm-developer-tools-released/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Microsoft&#8217;s Kin One and Kin Two, Smart Move?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
In the age of the iPhone and other smart phone devices like Blackberries and the Android platform it’s easy to gloss over the significance of the recently announced phones from Microsoft called Kin One and Kin Two. The entrance of the Kin phones and ecosystem is a surprising move considering Microsoft also just announced their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/microsofts-kin-one-and-kin-two-smart-move/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Twin Cities Tech Events &#8211; Week 4/19/10 &#8211; 4/25/10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
I dropped the ball last week on upcoming events, but I have a great list for you this week, feel free to suggest other area events in the comment area.
Cold Start Happy Hour (Free)
Monday, April 19, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Start practicing your elevator pitch, for the second Cold Start Happy Hour, we&#8217;re meeting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/twin-cities-tech-events-week-41910-42510/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Simple Google Map Embedding Tip</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
As a web designer I am frequently required to embed a Google or possibly Bing map onto the contact page of a new website. Often times the client or the allotted area for the map can be fairly small making it hard to see the “Pop-up” window which contains the address information and such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/simple-google-map-embedding-tip/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Upcoming Minnesota/Minneapolis Events</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
I’ve decided that at the beginning of each week I will post about some of the upcoming local web design/development, startups and other technology&#160; events happening in Minnesota/Minneapolis area. My goal is to focus on events for that particular week (this week is an exception).
If you know of any other web related events, please [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/upcoming-minnesotaminneapolis-events/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>10 Free Stone and Brick Walkway Textures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Great collection of some stone/brick walkways to use in your projects. Click here to download the zip file and use as you wish. Texture are 2592px by 1944px.
Many more textures over on TextureArchive.com
What’s included in the zip:




 

 




 


 




 


 




 


 




 


 




]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/10-free-stone-and-brick-walkway-textures/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Response to Zeldman on IE9</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Earlier today, a designer, blogger, web standards “king” Jeffrey Zeldman wrote an article called “IE9 Preview” in which he outlines his initial thoughts about IE9, Webkit and overall tone of the IE team.
Zeldman applauses Microsoft’s efforts in it’s improving web standard support into IE such as CSS3, HTML5, SVG and more. On this point I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/response-to-zeldman-on-ie9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>10 Free Rusty Metal Textures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
I have collected 10 of my favorite rusty metal textures that shot and use within some of my work, thought you might like to use them as well. Click Here to download the zip file and use as you wish! Most textures are 2592px by 1944px.
There are many more textures located over on our site [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/10-free-rusty-metal-textures/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Matte or Glossy Business Cards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Recently I ordered some business cards for my new service: http://homeimprovement.krazier.com and debated on whether I should go matte or glossy for the finish. I’ve never really cared for glossy except on postcards, glossy on business cards has always seemed “cheap” to me for some reason.
I’m trying to think back to all the cards I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.micahiverson.com/index.php/matte-or-glossy-business-cards/</link>
			</item>
</channel>
</rss>

