Archive for June, 2009

Chorizo, Taleggio & Polenta Bake

Posted on June 15th, 2009 in Food, Real Life.

Chorizo, Taleggio & Polenta Bake is fabulously full of flavour. It’s also incredibly easy to make, and perfect for sharing with friends.

Like most good recipes, this one has evolved over the years. I’m not exactly sure where the original idea came from, but it bares little resemblance to this personalised version. In any case, it goes particularly well with a bottle of crisp white wine though.

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Screen Reader Support for ARIA Live Regions

Posted on June 1st, 2009 in Accessibility, Screen Readers, Web Development.

Rich Internet Application (RIA) websites encourage people to generate content, collaborate online and make choices about the information they receive. Unsurprisingly, RIA websites can represent a considerable challenge for screen reader users. The WAI’s Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)is an emerging standard that aims to bridge the gap between RIA websites and screen reading technology.

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