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DodoCounter is HERE!

a new project 🙂 someone suggested i should start a service like okcounter.com since they started charging. i thought it wasn’t a bad idea so i did it. it’s my first time playing with GD library. it was fun. it doesn’t have many styles right now. for you talented pixel artists, please join and submit… Continue reading DodoCounter is HERE!

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a datefrom PHP function

while coding for blogmatch today, I wrote a simple function. it returns the date that’s N days from a date you specify. For example, if you provide 2004/03/01 as the input date, it should return 2004/02/29 if you want to find out the date right before 2004/03/01. The function is pretty straight forward and handy.… Continue reading a datefrom PHP function

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a few web updates

i started picking up some of the web projects i’ve been neglecting due to busy schedule. first The BlogMatch Project is back in business. altho its registration had been open, it didn’t email match results. the previous algorithm used to do matches was proven to be a failure so i’m doing it the old fashioned… Continue reading a few web updates

news n politics

those who are anti Kerry

i’ve been getting a few comments about how people don’t like Kerry here. none however provided any solid arguments. i used economy as my basis for arguing Bush is incompetent. tho i know most who commented probably can’t vote but it’s funny how so many people are treating this like a beauty contest. you are… Continue reading those who are anti Kerry

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bush and lightbulb

i thought this is brilliant How many members of the Bush Administration are needed to replace a lightbulb? The Answer is SEVEN: 1. One to deny that a lightbulb needs to be replaced 2. One to attack and question the patriotism of anyone who has questions about the lightbulb, 3. One to blame the previous… Continue reading bush and lightbulb

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bush or kerry

altho i can not vote, i can’t help to take interest in the hottest american political issue – 2004 presidential election of course. i always love political debates. after i’ve had 3 weeks of intensive american politics study, i now have a better understanding of american politics than ever. the biggest surprise i learned is… Continue reading bush or kerry

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Learning the lessons of Tiananmen Square

a piece of writing worth saving in my booklet. it is written by Tiananmen Square protestor Wang Dan (2), who spent years in prison following the crackdown. The publication comes from here which is blocked in china. i read a few comments about june 4 on BBC, apparently the sentiment toward the protest is still… Continue reading Learning the lessons of Tiananmen Square

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transparent PNG background

I’m happy I learned something cool and new today. So I’m gonna share it with you 🙂 You may know that the filter “alpha(opacity=100);” in IE changes the intensity of an object. What you might not know is the PNG image has the ability to change its own opacity as well. To learn how to… Continue reading transparent PNG background