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• TypeGreek.com

  I built TypeGreek.com, a tool that generates Unicode-compliant, polytonic Greek characters from a standard English keyboard using a standardized format called beta code.

• Heraclitus

  After studying the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, I received a grant to build a Unicode web site containing his texts in Unicode Greek and essays about him.

• RotateContent.com

  RotateContent.com provides a way to add rotating content to your site. The tool is written in PHP; it generates PHP or Javascript files to display the content.

• Amesbury Web

  I now offer my freelance services through the web development studio I founded, Amesbury Web. Visit the site to see my professional portfolio and to contact me about a project.

• Boagworld

  Boagworld contains a weekly podcast with web news, interviews with leading web designers and developers, and practical advice for the rest of us on managing and building web sites.

• Mythology & Folklore Course

  Laura Gibbs’ online course covers a wide range of texts related to mythology and folklore, from ancient Egypt and Greek epics like Gilgamesh and Homer to stories from the last century like Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz, and all the materials are available online for free.

• Laura Gibbs’ Blog

  My good friend Laura regularly publishes content (books, proverbs, fables, images, and more) at multiple web sites related to the study of myth, the ancient world, and the Greek and Latin languages. Her blog provides updates and links to this content, including her Aesop web site and Mythology & Folklore online course.

• Mythopoeic Society

  The Mythopoeic Society promotes the study and enjoyment of fantastic and mythic literature. I recently joined the society and have spent some time reading a few back issues of their publications. The list of past awards winners is a great place to start learning about this kind of literature.

• Epics of India

  I unofficially participated in my friend Laura’s online course covering two of the great epics from ancient India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. I completed the coursework during the spring and fall of 2005, plublishing my essays and stories online at this site.

• Web Hosting - ICDSoft

  I use ICDSoft for web hosting. I strongly recommend them for personal and small business sites. The two things that make ICDSoft a great choice are customer support and the price. They guarantee an hour response to all support tickets, but it’s usually only ten minutes. The hosting starts at only $6 a month, paid annually.

• Aptana Studio

  Aptana Studio provides a full development environment for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and (through a plugin) PHP. The integrated FTP client works makes it easy to edit files directly on a remote web server. The open source community edition meets my needs for the web sites I develop.

• Mozilla Firefox

  Web browsing with Mozilla Firefox is a much better experience than with Internet Explorer, especially with the countless extensions available for customizing it. As a web developer, I heavily use the Web Developer Toolbar, IETab, and Firebug extensions.

• Google Apps

  Web-based services make up an increasing amount of my software. Google Apps powers email, calendar, and chat here at randyhoyt.com, and I don’t think a make it a day without using Google’s internet search, personalized home page, and feed reader tools.

• Backpack

  I also use web-based services from 37signals. Backpack has been an effective tool for keeping track of ideas, notes, tasks, and lists. The free version of their excellent CRM tool Highrise works well for my wife and me to manage our family address book.

• Journey to the Sea

  I am working on this site as a resource for studying comparative mythology and exploring the role of mythology in our everyday lives. Currently, the site contains quotations about myth and links to other mythology-related web sites.