Recent Links › August 2006
- Gonzalez: UP breeds destabilizers, naked runners
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The Justice Secretary continues to entertain Filipinos, thix time attacking UP students and the UP system. He says: “They should consider the fact that the state is the one paying for their schooling. Why fight the state?” — He is out of his mind, again. Freedom of speech is not fighting the state, and the GMA administration is definitely not the state. #
- Pictures that lie
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Some of the most famous published photos that were actually edited for artistic merit or some other reason, most of which resulted in firing of the photographer and/or editorial staff. #
- Blogging for Dollars
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“It’s not just a hobby — some small sites are making big money. Here’s how to turn your passion into an online empire.” #
- How To Write Unmaintainable Code
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I have a hunch this was written many years ago by mainframe programmers. Everytime I revise a mainframe program, it feels like this was their programming bible. #
- 50 Common Interview Q&A
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On the lookout for a new job? This list of typical interview queries and expected answers can be a good refresher before diving back into the market. #
- Hoarders vs. Deleters: What your inbox says about you
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My inbox tells me there’s too much clutter lying around, just like the way it is. How about you? #
- Google: sinungaling
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Try to do a google search for “sinungaling” and see what the fuss is all about. Something to smile about?
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- Websites that changed the world
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Sites that define what the world wide web is now, and some that have changed the way we live our lives. #
- Rails 1.1.6, backports, and full disclosure
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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. #
- Ruby on Rails, from the point of view of a PHP developer
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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. #
- When youth baseball goes bad… really bad
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“PONY league coaches did unthinkable — setting up a cancer victim to fail.” #
- End it like Beckham?
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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. #
- The Graphing Calculator Story
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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. #
- Photographer’s Insurance in the Philippines
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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. #
- Bump keying
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Security through locks and keys is false, just as this video shows. #
- My experience with Python
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Python in the eyes of a PHP programmer. Another programming language I’ve been meaning to learn for some time now, probably overtaken in terms of geek factor by the RoR hype. #
- Roadtone Guitar Clinic
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If you’re looking for a guitar luthier here in Manila, this might help. Recommended by the guitar–toting geeks of pinoypc.net. #
- Reuters Doctoring Photos from Beirut?
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Manipulated photo to depict a biased view of the damage on Beirut? What do you think? #
- Five common PHP database problems
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“Discover five common database problems that occur in PHP applications — including database schema design, database access, and the business logic code that uses the database — as well as their solutions.” #
- NBA adopts rule changes for new season
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“The NBA adopted a rule change on Wednesday that ensures that teams with the best regular season records in each conference will not meet in the playoffs before the conference finals.” #
- 10 Things I Hate About Ruby
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Getting started with Ruby (and Ruby on Rails), you will notice these few anoying things. I hope I learn to love them once I dive into the RoR craze. #
- The TV Deal the NBA Wishes It Had Not Made
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“Roughly once a month, the NBA cuts 31 checks to NBA teams as revenue from its multibillion-dollar national television contract. There are only 30 NBA franchises, so who gets the extra check?” #
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