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Instructional Overlay for Webmaking 101 tool prototypes In preparation for the Open News design sprint next week I did a few mock ups playing around with an Instructional overlay. The idea is that this is a slider that could be toggled over the js.bin interface that we use in the lovebomb.me, webpage maker and soon- open news prototypes. It will give the user helpful tips and pointers on how to write html and css. As you look at these designs, keep in mind that the grey bar can be moved up and down (or side to side) with your mouse. This first iteration is a horizontal overlay. Learn How to Make iPhone & iPad Games with No Programming Ever wanted to learn how to build an iPhone & iPad game but don’t know how to code? You’ve come to the right place because with this informational video course you’re going to get over 8.5 hours of full blown knowledge thrown at you that will teach you how to build an iPhone/iPad game using Game Salad – a FREE third party piece of software. The regular price of this course is $179 but today you can get it for only $79! Learning how to program can take months if not years and let’s be real…we just don’t have that much time on our hands! With this video course you’ll learn how to create iPhone & iPad games without using a single line of code!

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