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If Architects Had To Work Like Web Designers

Jun 27, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General

Dear Mr. Architect: Please design and build me a house. I am not quite sure of what I need, so you should use your discretion. My house should have somewhere between two and forty-five bedrooms. Just make sure the plans are such that the bedrooms can be easily added or deleted…

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MySQL Calendar

Jun 27, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: CSS, Code, Dev, General, Javascript, PHP

VERSION 1.1 RELEASED!

Changes: Added (by popular demand) Event deletion!
Ok… I have finally got this script working!

I have not done it like a tutorial because it is just too big, so here are a load of screen shots, There is a link to a fully functional demo and zip at the bottom!

A little setup information:

1. Copy the entire calendar into whatever directory you want.

2. Create your database and import the ‘databaseSQL.sql’ file into it, this will create the default data for running it.

3. Alter the ‘databaseConnection.php’ file to show your connection details.That should be it..

NOTE:By default the username and password are both ‘admin‘ (without the quotes), i suggest you change your password in the control panel.

If you have any problems i will be happy to help, just post your query as a comment to this page.

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!! Holidays !!

May 31, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General

Hi Everyone!

Im heading on holiday for a couple of weeks, so any scripts i have still to complete ie: the database version of the calendar will be pushed back to when I return!

Bye!
Jamie.

Do you use a form of Project Management – Poll

May 9, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: Dev, General, University

Hi Everyone!

Need a little help gathering information for my dissertation.

If you can spare 5 seconds, please answer the following poll, your answers will be greatly appreciated! :)

Do you use a form of project management system when freelancing?
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  • AJAX – jQuery Content Loading

    Mar 20, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General

    In response to Sérgio of estudio5.org this morning, i have created a jQuery script that does the same as the Prototype script i created a few weeks ago Ajax Content Load

    This is the first time i have ever used jQuery, it is much more light weight, and unless you are using Prototype to its full potential, jQuery is perfect… I am thinking of using it alot more often!

    Anyways, here is a link to the demo and a zip for everyones convenience!
    jQuery Content Loading Demo
    jQuery Content Loading ZIP

    !! Don’t be tight, if you use this script, please reference me !!

    Google To Unveil 6 “Skins” For Their Site On Tuesday

    Mar 20, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General

    Just logged onto my Google page, and noticed a cool new feature! Themes!

    Captured at 8am.

    Captured at 10:30am

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    Why do you Whistle while you walk?

    Mar 16, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General

    I was sitting at the bus-stop earlier and there was a guy walking past whistling… Im not saying that its a bad thing, just interested in why you do it??
    Cast your vote below.

    Why do you Whistle while you walk?
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    You can add your own answer if these do not cover it :)

    I’m going to assume that we all know, or have atleast heard of Prototype and script.aculo.us the two combine to form one powerful javascript library enabling developers to become designers (well, kind of).
    – Example and code at the bottom –

    I have created a ZIP file to get you up and running right away: Download it now!

    I was showing a friend a few days ago something i made for a university module, Multimedia Applications Desgn (a mouthful i know). Basically we had to create a website promoting our group as a duo, thats all your getting about the project as its not really relevant and a tad embarrassing should anyone find the site!

    There was a part of the site that my friend really liked and wanted to incorporate into his final year project… after sketching it out for him on paper i reconed that other people could benefit.
    This has probably been splashed everywhere, but i havent seen anything that incorporates all the same characteristics on Digg.

    So here is a quick, hopefully easy to understand, tutorial of how its done.

    Abstract
    We are trying to achieve loading content into a ‘div’ element without refreshing the page, as well as showing a cool loading window inplace of the content as it is loading.

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    If Operating Systems Ran The Airlines

    Feb 23, 2007 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General, Humor

    Saw this this set of jokes in my lecture slides last night.

    UNIX Airways
    Everyone brings one piece of the plane along when they come to the airport.
    They all go out on the runway and put the plane together piece by piece,
    arguing non-stop about what kind of plane they are supposed to be
    building.

    Air DOS
    Everybody pushes the airplane until it glides, then they jump on and let the plane coast until it hits the ground again.
    Then they push again, jump on again, and so on …

    Mac Airlines
    All the stewards, captains, baggage handlers, and ticket agents look and act exactly the same.
    Every time you ask questions about details, you are gently but firmly told that you don’t need to know, don’t want to know, and everything will be done for you without your ever having to know, so just shut up.

    Windows Air
    The terminal is pretty and colorful, with friendly stewards, easy baggage check and boarding, and a smooth take-off.
    After about 10 minutes in the air, the plane explodes with no warning whatsoever.

    Windows NT Air
    Just like Windows Air, but costs more, uses much bigger planes, and takes out all the other aircraft within a 40-mile radius when it explodes.

    Linux Air
    Disgruntled employees of all the other OS airlines decide to start their own airline.
    They build the planes, ticket counters, and pave the runways themselves.
    They charge a small fee to cover the cost of printing the ticket, but you can also download and print the ticket yourself.
    When you board the plane, you are given a seat, four bolts, a wrench and a copy of
    the seat-HOW TO.html.
    Once settled, the fully adjustable seat is very comfortable, the plan leaves and arrives on time without a single problem, the in-flight meal is wonderful.
    You try to tell customers of the other airlines about the great trip, but all they can say is, “You had to do what with the seat?”

    I’m not sure of the true origin of these jokes, t’internet seems full of them!

    Microsoft: Thinking different as usual!

    Dec 14, 2006 Author: Jamie | Filed under: General

    Yes, the good ol’ Microsoft guys are at it again!

    By www.ZuneBoards.com.

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