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PHP image scraping links and image search APIs

Saturday, 2012.03.17 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Some links that were useful for a recent project: https://developers.google.com/image-search/v1/index https://developers.google.com/image-search/ http://googleajaxsearchapi.blogspot.com/ http://www.quirksmode.org/js/strings.html How to Optimize Your Images for Google Image Searchhttp://www.pearsonified.com/2007/01/get_53_percent_more_searches_with_one_tweak.phpThe truth here is that you can start ranking today for competitive keywords in a slightly different environment—Google image search. Scrape Google Images Search Results With PHP — 5ubliminal’s 5pacehttp://blog.5ubliminal.com/posts/scrape-google-images-search-results-with-php/You could use the Ajax Search but I think it will return very few results unlike regular image search which returns 21 images per request. The previous PHP

USB long range Wifi options

Thursday, 2012.03.15 J.D. H. Leave a comment

When your laptop’s internal Wifi just can’t quite get the reception you want, an external USB Wifi adapter (and antenna) can be just the ticket 🙂 Here are a couple intriguing options available from Amazon: Amazon.com: C. Crane US3 Super USB Wifi Antenna 3: Electronicshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UR72IM?ie=UTF8&tag=pixensity-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004UR72IMProduct Dimensions: 5.2 x 2.5 x 11.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries… Amazon.com: Alfa AWUS036H Upgraded to 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g

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ASUS USB adapter for Transformer Prime (Android Tablet)

Wednesday, 2012.03.14 J.D. H. Leave a comment

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DynamicDiscs.net coupon code!

Sunday, 2012.03.11 J.D. H. Leave a comment

For a 5% discount off your entire order at DynamicDiscs.net, use coupon code: JDBASKET They have LOTS of great disc golf products and superb customer service. Mini-review rating: 5/5 stars [starreview tpl=16] 🙂 Enjoy! –JD Top Search Terms:dynamic discs coupon (69)dynamic discs coupon code (63)dynamic disc coupon code (34)dynamic disc coupon (11)dynamic discs coupon codes (11)lynda.com promo code monthly 2012 (10)dynamic discs discount code (6)dynamicdiscs.net coupon code (6)dynamic discs coupons (5)dynamic discs promo code (5)

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2.1 Speaker Roundup! Beatbox vs. Tango TRX vs. Rockus

Saturday, 2012.03.03 J.D. H. Leave a comment

This is a review of three sound systems I have had the pleasure of listening to at home and in the shop: Antec Soundscience Rockus 2.1 Price: $99-$181 at Amazon Review rating: 3.75/5 stars Pros: Good sound and great bass. Cons: Bulky compared to the others, no built-in wireless connections, no built in charging, not as high-fidelity as the Beatbox, more cable tangle to deal with. No remote control Summary: Pricing varies widely, but a good deal at $99 and ideal

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Quotes about simple living

Wednesday, 2012.02.29 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Here are some quotes on simple living: Less is more A place for everything and everything in its place Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without *note some of these are also related to organized/clean living… [to be updated as I find more that I like…] Top Search Terms:+simple quotes 2012 (1)simple without make up qoutes (1)simple quotes (1)simple qoutes of 2012 (1)simple living mac (1)saitek a-250 (1)quotes on simple living (1)quotes for a simple

X-Arcade now available cheaper at Fry’s

Wednesday, 2012.02.29 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Some cool news from X-Arcade: […] our newest X-Arcade Two Player home arcade system will now be available for just $99 at Fry’s Electronics, one of America’s largest and most iconic electronics retailers. The Silicon Valley-based retail chain known for its elaborately-themed technology superstores around the country will begin selling X-Arcade Dual Joysticks nationwide March 7th. Source They make rock solid controllers, I own one and have been very impressed with it. The Fry’s price is $30 cheaper since that

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ASUS RT-N56U Router: Default Username and Password

Tuesday, 2012.02.28 J.D. H. 10 comments

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