1024 x 768 Most Popular Resolution

Browser size does matter useful article on latest stats & trends on browser window size & screen resolution. Also, in this article from July 2006 Jakob Nielsen recommends that you optimise for 1024×768, which is currently the most widely used screen size.

"Currently, about 60% of all monitors are set at 1024 x 768 pixels. In comparison, only about 17% use 800 x 600 so it's obviously less important to aim at perfection for these small-display users. What's equally obvious, however, is that you can't simply ignore 17% of your customer segment by providing a frozen layout that requires more screen space than they have available"

Bill Gates interview on Web Standards

In December 2006, Molly E. Holzschlag had the opportunity to talk to Bill Gates for a few minutes. She used that time to ask Bill a few questions about Microsoft’s commitment to implementing Web standards in their products... Bill Gates commitment to web standards

He sounds just a bit defensive for some reason...

moo.fx

moo.fx is a superlightweight, ultratiny, megasmall javascript effects library. It's very easy to use, blazing fast, cross-browser, standards-compliant, provides controls to modify any CSS property of any HTML element, including colors, with built-in checks that won't let a user break the effect with multiple, crazy clicks. Optimised to make you write the lesser code possible, the new moo.fx is so modular you can create any kind of effect with it.

The Visual Design of Web 2.0

Good article on the Pixel Acres blog

"The visual elements of Web 2.0. include gradients, colorful icons, reflections, dropshadows, and large text. Bright, cheerful colors dominate Web 2.0 sites. Green is the unofficial color of web 2.0, but saturated blues, oranges and pinks are also favourites. Bold primary colors suggest a playful, fun attitude and also help to draw attention to important page elements..."