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Websites that changed the world
Sites that define what the world wide web is now, and some that have changed the way we live our lives.
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Rails 1.1.6, backports, and full disclosure
Before I even dive into Rails, it seems a critical security bug has been found (and fixed!) that may cause data loss. From a PHP developer’s point of view, it’s one reason for me to stay with what I already know. But hopefully, this will not stop the growth of RoR.
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Ruby on Rails, from the point of view of a PHP developer
A writeup on Ruby on Rails by a PHP programmer, discussing her first RoR project and comparing certain tasks and details with the PHP way of things. A nice “things to expect” guide.
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When youth baseball goes bad… really bad
“PONY league coaches did unthinkable — setting up a cancer victim to fail.”
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End it like Beckham?
CNNSI reports that David Beckham, just recently the England captain, has been dropped by new coach Steve McClaren from the squad that will face Greece in an exhibition game. Future plans no longer include Beckham, but the free kick specialist is determined to fight for his place on the national team. Despite the criticisms, I think David Beckham can still contribute much to his team, and can bail them out in times of need like he has done before. He deserves to be back on the squad soon.
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The Graphing Calculator Story
A great hacker tale of simply doing what you want without any clear sign of success or even recognition, but simply going with the one thing you’re passionately mad about.
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Photographer’s Insurance in the Philippines
If you’ve been looking for local photographer’s insurance, the Digital Photographer Philippines forums now has details for getting one, as offered by Malayan Insurance. A great protection for many of us with typically expensive photo gear bought with our hard–earned savings.
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