Testing a widget from the prediction market called Inkling. Cool if/when it works. Seems a little difficult to use. How might prediction markets be used for research and/or intelligence gathering? Here's one from NewsFutures on the probability of a U.S. attack on Iran in the near future: Looks like those trading on NewsFutures have been feeling a little optimistic since … [Read more...] about Testing Prediction Market Widgets
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Another Image Test
An image uploaded using the built-in FTP functions of Performancing. It's tough to get the text to wrap around the image though. Just doesn't seem to be a good way to do it in Performancing without using Flickr first. Annoying. You gotta edit code and stuff...yuck! … [Read more...] about Another Image Test
Testing out Images with the New Template
So, I'm testing to see how the new style deals with posting an image to the site directly from Flickr. It may be better to have the image on the left side that on the right. Not sure how or if I can do that from within Performancing. Although, it might be possible from within Flickr itself. I noticed that they now have templates you can choose from that … [Read more...] about Testing out Images with the New Template
Page Template and Styles Under Construction
I have been working for most of the day to create a new template and stylesheet for the site. The look and feel of the sight may change often over the next couple days as I finalize the new look. Bear with me. … [Read more...] about Page Template and Styles Under Construction
Testing WordPress Upgrade
Well, I've finally upgraded Wordpress, from version 1.5 to the new 2.1. It was less painful than I had anticipated. In fact, it wasn't painful at all...that is, as long as I can still post via Performancing!Next, I hope to use Canvas to create a nifty new look and feel for the site. … [Read more...] about Testing WordPress Upgrade