Weekend Links – MooTools Ext Adapter, MooWheel, MooColorFinder, Digg Count Stylizer, Super Mario JavaScript

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MooTools 1.2 Ext Adapter

Ext is a wicked cool JavaScript framework/library. The ability to use Moo 1.2 with it is even better. If you're a MooTools developer looking to try out Ext, get this adapter.

http://og5.net/christoph/?cat=articles

MooWheel: A JavaScript Connections Visualization Library

I don't know what exactly you would use this for, but it's a great tool that shows connections between objects. Really creative -- check it out.

http://www.unwieldy.net/moowheel/

MooColorFinder

From the people that brought you MooSocialize, MooColorFinder is a tool that takes a URL, reads the page, and creates a palette of colors used on the page. Useful for designers that like a website's overall appeal and want the color scheme.

http://www.artviper.net/colorfinder.php

Stylize Your Digg Count

This is a sweet PHP-based solution to making your Digg counter look cooler than Digg's given widgets.

http://stylizedweb.com/2008/04/09/stylize-your-digg-count/

Super Mario In 14kb JavaScript

The title says it all. Recapture your youth!

http://blog.nihilogic.dk/2008/04/super-mario-in-14kb-JavaScript.html

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