Tuesday, February 24, 2009

should I or shouldn't I ?

Here's an e-mail that I received this morning. Its tempting to engage in a bit of fun. But I just don't have the time right now. I guess that not everyone in the world knows about the scams as they're still trying it on.

If anyone is wondering what a scam email looks like, here is one.


From Mr Benson Karim
Auditing Manager,
Bank of Africa(B.O.A)
Ouagadougou Burkina Faso.
West Africa.

ATTN,


Sorry to distract your attention, I am Mr Benson Karim the Auditing manager
in the bank of Africa Ouagadougou Burkina Faso West Africa.

In my department, I found the deposited fund amounted ($12.5 MILLION US
DOLLARS) belonging to a customer who died in the air crash with his entire
family.

However, I shall detail you with the full information as soon as I hear from
you.

Can you be able and capable to assist me provide your receiving bank account
where this fund will lodge in your favour?

I shall give you 35% of the total sum as soon as this fund hits your account
and I shall visit you in your country for the shearing of the fund.

Please this is very confidential. If you are interested, please forward to me
the bellow information's;

Your name:............................

Your country:.........................

Your phone Number:......................

Your tel/fax:...........................

Your age:...............................

Your occupation:.......................

Thank for your anticipated co-peration.
Your's Faithfully.
Mr Benson Karim

Friday, February 13, 2009

Web UI Patterns

From the authors of Designing Web Interfaces via Ajaxian, via their blog. 390 screens have been added to the Designing Web Interfaces Photostream.

You should also checkout the 15 Common Component Patterns.

Lots of inspiration, eye candy and general UI tips for the Domino developers out there.