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	<title>Tim's (Mostly) Tech Tidbits</title>
	<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits</link>
	<description>PHP Stuff, Technical Stuff and Interesting Stuff</description>
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		<title>Printing from Windows Vista to Windows XP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I just bought a laptop that is running Windows Vista.  I wanted to print to my HP LaserJet 4L connected to my desktop running Windows XP. Problem: I kept getting an Access Denied error.  Keep reading to find out how I was able to work around this.
I ended up finding several tutorials that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2007/03/18/printing-from-windows-vista-to-windows-xp/</link>
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		<title>WordPress Plugin Activation Code</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I just had to look this up from my own comment to a support question on the WordPress codex so I&#8217;m posting it here for my future reference.  However, this pattern is a good pattern to use when needing to add an activate function call for your plugin.



$activateFunction = 'activateMyPlugin'; // change this;
add_action( 'activate_' [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2007/02/07/wordpress-plugin-activation-code/</link>
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		<title>WordPress Plugins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Here is a little tidbit that has helped me when programming WordPress plugins.

Use a single setting&#8230;
Example

&#60;?php

$options = get_option( 'pluginShortNameSettings' );

echo $options['settingA'];
echo $options['settingB'];
echo $options['settingC'];
echo $options['settingD'];
?&#62;

This simplifies the code necessary to load all the settings for your plugin - it reduces it to a single line.
Further, when coding plugins, I separate the code for displaying the options [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2007/01/15/wordpress-plugins/</link>
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		<title>Quick Solution to Vexing HTTP POST Problem</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I recently added a new tool to my www.ThePhpPro.com web site.
This tool is a PHP Code Beautifier program.
There has been just one problem.  Sometimes when I pasted a huge amount of text into the box, I would get an HTTP error message stating &#8220;FORBIDDEN.&#8221;

This was extremely vexing, and I banged my head against the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/11/30/quick-solution-to-vexing-http-post-problem/</link>
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		<title>BumpTop - New Windows Desktop Interface</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

A new metaphor for working on a computer &#8220;desktop&#8221; has come to my attention.

BumpTop aims to enrich the desktop metaphor with expressive, lightweight techniques found in the real world. 
BumpTop is a research project at this point, but I would love to be able to play with an actual implementation which seems to be somewhat [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/11/19/bumptop/</link>
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		<title>New PHP Article</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Last week I posted a new article to my professional web site.  It talks about PHP templates and my approach to this thorny issue.  Many people have different opinions about templates - in the article I present what I believe to be a &#8220;Best Practice&#8221; approach.
You can read the article.

PHP]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/11/19/new-php-article/</link>
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		<title>New Products Available</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I have launched 3 new products on my professional website: www.ThePhpPro.com
I have an ASCII - read keyboard art - CAPTCHA that requires no image libraries for PHP.  In fact, it is so backwards compatible, it should work on PHP version 3 with perhaps only a minor change (opening and reading files) needed.
It&#8217;s quite clever, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/11/01/new-products-available/</link>
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		<title>Online Backup!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Hello!
I&#8217;ve recently signed up, and have been using, for about a week, an online backup product.  If you&#8217;ve been a reader of my blog in the past, you&#8217;ll know I&#8217;ve been looking for an inexpensive online backup solution for quite some time.
I have a subscription to PC Magazine, and in the April issue, they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/07/05/online-backup/</link>
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		<title>DVD Copier</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I&#8217;ve been looking around for an inexpensive DVD copying program, and have finally found one!
I purchased this recently and love it!  It&#8217;s very easy to use and very fast to copy!
You can get more info about it here

dvd, software, windows]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/06/30/dvd-copier/</link>
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		<title>CSS Wonderment (Vertical Centering with Divs)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I recently had a need to do some vertical centering using divs and css exclusively.
I ran into a tutorial on how to accomplish this, which is both interesting and simple.

Check it out here

css, design, html, website]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/06/13/css-vertical-centering/</link>
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		<title>Regular Expressions Galore</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I recently have been working with regular expressions on a programming job for a Wordpress plugin.
I paid a guy to write some regular expression code for me ($25), but then I found this program.
Regex Buddy
While they don&#8217;t have a free trial or downloadable demo on their website, I have arranged to have a downloadable demo [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2006/03/02/regular-expressions-galore/</link>
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		<title>Arlice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

My mother is a couch.

www.furnature.com/arlice.html

furniture]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/10/10/arlice/</link>
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		<title>Microsoft Max</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This program looks pretty slick.
Warning:
You&#8217;ll need a fast modern computer and video card to run this.
&#8220;Microsoft® Codename Max is not like any other product. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s not a product—it&#8217;s your opportunity to try an exciting new user experience from Microsoft&#8230;&#8221;
www.microsoft.com/max/

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/09/14/microsoft-max/</link>
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		<title>Online Backup Systems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I&#8217;m really becoming interested in Online (read Internet) backup.
I have many pictures that I would hate to lose, and documents, tax stuff, etc.
I&#8217;m looking for a system that would cost around $50 a year for around 20 Gigabytes.
If you know of anything like this, please leave a comment.
Here is one I found.
www.sparebackup.com

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/08/28/online-backup-systems/</link>
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		<title>How many writing errors have you been guilty of?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Or should that have been, &#8220;Of how many writing errors have you been guilty?&#8221;
HA!
I love this site:
I especially like this:
&#8220;I found a word you criticized in the dictionary!
You will find certain words or phrases criticized here listed in dictionaries. Note carefully labels like dial. (dialectical), nonstandard, and obsolete before assuming that the dictionary is endorsing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/08/28/how-many-writing-errors-have-you-been-guilty-of/</link>
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		<title>Dottie Mae&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I love the superman.
www.dottiemaes.com/costumes_work.htm

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/08/27/dottie-maes/</link>
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		<title>Tetris Living Room</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

An interesting approach to storage shelves.
&#8220;&#8230; Just think, you can recreate your own gigantic Tetris game in your living room only without the bottom row disappearing every time you align things properly!&#8221;
Read the entire article.

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/08/15/tetris-living-room/</link>
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		<title>Overclocked Pentium 4 running at 7.132GHz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

&#8220;This Japanese guy overclocked a Pentium 4 to 7.132GHz!!&#8221;
Read Slashdot

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		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/08/13/overclocked-pentium-4-running-at-7132ghz/</link>
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		<title>THE ROBOTS ARE COMING!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This is really cool.
http://www.geology.smu.edu/~dpa-www/myrobots.html

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		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/08/02/the-robots-are-coming/</link>
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		<title>405: The Movie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This is really well done.
Watch it before reading about it. ( It&#8217;s all good )
405themovie.com

video]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/23/405-the-movie/</link>
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		<title>Free download: Download Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition Beta 2 Today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I have just downloaded, but not tried this. It is a free beta.
This is how I first tried Microsoft Frontpage, which served me well for several years.
ASP.NET : Download Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition Beta 2 Today

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/21/free-download-download-visual-web-developer-2005-express-edition-beta-2-today/</link>
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		<title>Tools</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

System Rescue CD Image (linux based)
http://www.partition-saving.com/

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		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/19/tools/</link>
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		<title>Bill Mallonee Cover</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

At the bottom of this page is a link to an Mp3 of this guy, Tim Helmen, doing a cover of &#8220;Skin&#8221; by Bill Mallonee (and Vol). It&#8217;s actually well done.
It&#8217;s an interesting take on one of my favorite VOL songs.
http://www.timhelmen.com/pages/music.htm

Bill Mallonee, mp3, music, vol]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/17/bill-mallonee-cover/</link>
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		<title>Completely ridiculous tweaking of a low-end dvd player</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Even though I can hear you say, &#8220;That&#8217;s stupid.&#8221; I still want to do this.
Tweaks for Geeks - DVD Players
Yes, this was shamelessly reposted from slashdot.

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/03/completely-ridiculous-tweaking-of-a-low-end-dvd-player/</link>
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		<title>javascript coolness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This guy has a ton of cool javascript code.
amazing stuff.
http://www.walterzorn.com/

javascript, programming, website]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/03/javascript-coolness/</link>
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		<title>DHTML JavaScript Tooltips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

DHTML JavaScript Tooltips

css, dhtml, html, javascript, website design]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/07/03/dhtml-javascript-tooltips/</link>
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		<title>CSS Drive- Tableless forms using CSS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

CSS Drive- Tableless forms using CSS

css, design, website design]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/26/css-drive-tableless-forms-using-css/</link>
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		<title>i want to program a cad system</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

http://homepages.borland.com/efg2lab/Library/Delphi/Graphics/Math.htm#Arcs
http://www.google.com/search?biw=800&#038;hl=en&#038;q=drawing+components+vcl+circle+arc&#038;btnG=Google+Search
http://sourceforge.net/projects/svl

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/23/i-want-to-program-a-cad-system/</link>
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		<title>GruntvillE.com Case Modding, Overclocking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This looks interesting.
GruntvillE.com Case Modding, Overclocking, Reviews &#038; Games
Cool Case Mod Projects

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/10/gruntvillecom-case-modding-overclocking/</link>
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		<title>CSS coolness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[


input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus, input:hover
  { background : #ffd;
    color : black; }
input[type="submit"]:hover { border-color: #900;
                             background: #ffd;
       [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/09/css-coolness/</link>
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		<title>Borland C++ Builder Linker error tip</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Borland C++ Builder Tip:
If you are getting a linker error when compiling, and everything makes sense, try this.
Recently I was compiling after adding a new unit. I was package exporting the unit
i.e.
class PACKAGE TMyClass;
and when I would remove the package export, it would link up just fine.
The problem turned out to be a missing #pragma [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/05/borland-c-builder-linker-error-tip/</link>
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		<title>Problems with extra vertical space after forms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Hi-ya!
( that&#8217;s my code-fu)
This problem plagued me for months.
Here&#8217;s the solution:
Problems with extra vertical space after forms

css, website design]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/02/problems-with-extra-vertical-space-after-forms/</link>
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		<title>HTML / CSS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Listamatic: one list, many options - Using CSS and a simple list to create radically different list options
whatever:hover cssmenu

css, html, website design]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/06/01/html-css/</link>
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		<title>CHIP: Code Highlighting in PHP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I&#8217;ve been looking for something similar to this. While this is not the complete solution I need, it&#8217;s close enough that I may create a CLI interface, or advanced web interface to this program.
Update: I was unable to get this working on php files under windows.
CHIP: Code Highlighting in PHP

PHP, programming]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/31/chip-code-highlighting-in-php/</link>
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		<title>Bill Mallonee Official Site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Geeks and art?
Sure.
One of my favorite bands.
Bill Mallonee Official Site

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/30/bill-mallonee-official-site/</link>
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		<title>All The Cool Open Source Apps are in PHP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

All The Cool Open Source Apps are in PHP
(timothyfisher.javadevelopersjournal.com)

open source, PHP, programming]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/30/all-the-cool-open-source-apps-are-in-php-timothyfisherjavadevelopersjournalcom/</link>
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		<title>Rich man&#8217;s son kidnapped riddle (true story)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

this is both humorous and interesting.
HumorShack&#8217;s Riddles Archive

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/30/rich-mans-son-kidnapped-riddle-true-story/</link>
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		<title>javascript and or ajax and or html</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Javascript Tools
JSMIN, The JavaScript Minifier
Ajax Links
XML.com: Very Dynamic Web Interfaces
Curiosity is bliss: &#8220;XMLHttpRequest Tracing&#8221; for AJAX debugging

ajax, javascript, programming tools]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/27/javascript-and-or-ajax-and-or-html/</link>
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		<title>BKHoliday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I haven&#8217;t had a chance to listen to this, but I&#8217;m already snickering.
This is largely due to the fact that my co-worker (Jere) is at his desk whistling this song. I told him, &#8220;Quit whistling christmas songs.&#8221;
To which he replied (singing the ding part), &#8220;I&#8217;m not, &#8216;Ding, fries are done, Ding fries are done&#8217;&#8221;
My reply, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/25/bkholiday/</link>
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		<title>the THIRD way!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This excites me in ways I can only describe as geeky.
:: phpPatterns() - XUL: rendering GUIs with PHP
mmm&#8230;. tastey!

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/25/the-third-way/</link>
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		<title>Ajax and weblogs (kottke.org)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Ajax is cool.
I&#8217;m not talking about the cleaning agent.
I&#8217;m thinking about writing my recipe website using Ajax technology.
Jason has a simple intro to it and some interesting things to say.
Read this: Ajax and weblogs (kottke.org)

ajax]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/24/ajax-and-weblogs-kottkeorg/</link>
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		<title>Password Safe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Rex pointed out to me the other day that Password Safe is now opensource. What was once a closed source product by Counterpane Labs is now a Sourceforge-hosted Open Source project.
Check it out.
Password Safe

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/24/password-safe/</link>
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		<title>Nanoweb - The PHP Web Server</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

A webserver built in php (with a single caveat)! This should make building desktop php applications that use a browser feasible. Think about the difference between installing a huge install of Apache, PHP and MySql when one could use PHP and SQLite. I&#8217;m going to keep my eye on this project!
Nanoweb - The PHP Web [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/23/nanoweb-the-php-web-server/</link>
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		<title>PRADO Component Framework for PHP5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Oh what I would give if this were available for Php4
This project intrigues me to the point of insanity! I wish I could spend the time getting to know how to use this toolkit. Check it out, maybe you&#8217;ll have the time I don&#8217;t.  
I&#8217;m going to try to get the time next winter [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/23/prado-component-framework-for-php5/</link>
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		<title>PHP: FormHandler</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

This is similar (perhaps better executed too) to one of my current personal projects. I may either start using this, or modify my system to be object oriented instead of array definitions.
FormHandler - Home

PHP, programming]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/23/php-formhandler/</link>
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		<title>Working on Free Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Here is an interesting article about contributing to opensource/free software projects.
Working on Free Software

opensource]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/23/working-on-free-software/</link>
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		<title>Learn to Dance with Napoleon Dynamite</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

HA

Albino Blacksheep - Flash / Learn to Dance with Napoleon Dynamite

napoleon dynamite, video]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/21/learn-to-dance-with-napoleon-dynamite/</link>
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		<title>KeePass - The Open-Source Password Safe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I ran across this the other day and it looks like a very sophisticated high-encryption password safe application.
Check it out
KeePass - The Open-Source Password Safe
Books on Encryption

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/21/keepass-the-open-source-password-safe/</link>
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		<title>Roach Robot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Shameless reposting of slashdotted article.
From the article, &#8220;Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine&#8221; is a cockroach-controlled mobile robot system. The system uses a living Madagascan hissing cockroach atop a modified trackball to control the three-wheeled robot. Infrared sensors also provide navigation feedback to create a semi-intelligent system, with the cockroach as the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/21/roach-robot/</link>
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		<title>Veggie Tales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I was at Best Buy tonight using my $32 store credit &#8220;gift card&#8221; I received when I replaced my XBox on a &#8220;Product Replacement Plan&#8221; I had purchased for $20 two years ago.  I had paid $180 for my XBox and they are now $150 so I got the difference in the form of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/21/veggie-tales-2/</link>
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		<title>Ultimate++</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I program using Borland C++ Builder Enterprise every day at work. Ultimate++ looks like it is a similar (not compatible) approach to RAD.This system looks pretty slick and definately looks like something to keep an eye on.
Borland CBuilder
Ultimate++

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/20/ultimate/</link>
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		<title>Google Groups : comp.ai.alife</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Found an interesting application of artificial life (I just finished reading Michael Crichton&#8217;s Prey - an intriguing read, buy it)and the application of AI to computer programming.
Google Groups : comp.ai.alife

]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sunflowerroad.com/blog/timstidbits/2005/05/20/google-groups-compaialife/</link>
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