Image Rotation

Filed Under (Internet, Websites) by PreZ on 08-09-2006

I found this really cool way to rotate images on my blog (my pic on the right) and I thought I’d share it with all of you.

Instructions

To start using the Rotator, just follow the steps below.

Check the Requirements

In order to use the Rotator, your site must be hosted on a server that supports PHP (version 4.2 or newer). If you’re unsure, it’s best to ask your hosting provider if they have PHP before you move ahead.

Download the Source

Download the latest version of the script and unzip the file (it should decompress into a file named rotator.php).

Upload the Script

To start using the Rotator, just upload the script to your server using your favorite FTP program. Put the script in the same folder as the images you would like for it to rotate.

Note: If you’ll be placing the script in another folder, you’ll need to modify the $folder setting in the configuration section before you upload (read the Instructions section in the script for more information).

Test It

The easiest way to test if the script is working is to open it in a web browser. Just enter the path to the script in your browser’s Address field, for example:

http://example.com/images/rotate.php

Be sure to replace example.com with your own website, and replace images with the web-accessible path to your image folder. Each time you reload the page, you should see the image change.

Link It

You can now link to the file as you would any normal image, like this:

< **img **src="http://example.com/rotate.php"**> Remove the **'s

Each time you reload your webpage, the image will change.

By Automatic Labs

Test Your Website 30+ Different Ways

Filed Under (Cool Stuff, Internet, The Blog Experiment, Websites) by PreZ on 06-09-2006

“Browsershots is a free online platform where you can test your web design in different browsers.
When you submit your web address, it will be added to the job queue.
A number of distributed computers will automatically open your website in their browser.
Then they will make screenshots and upload them to the central server here.”

Browser Shots

This is a great service that helps out us web designers

CBS to stream tv shows online

Filed Under (iPod, TV, Websites) by PreZ on 16-08-2006

CBS Television will begin showing episodes of several new and returning prime-time shows for free on the Internet, becoming the second network to do so.CBS already sells downloads of episodes on Apple Computer Inc.’s iTunes Music Store and Google Inc.’s video store. In May, it launched an advertising-supported online channel called “innertube” to stream programming created just for the Web.

The network said Tuesday that starting next month it will begin streaming episodes of a new show, “Jericho,” as well as returning shows “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: NY,” “NCIS,” “Numbers” and “Survivor.”

More

The poop blog

Filed Under (Websites) by PreZ on 27-07-2006

Many that know me personally, my dear friends and family know that I have an obsession, an obsession with poop! Now youre asking me wtf are you talking about? I call people poop atleat 20 times a day or more, my dog mandy’s name is poop and I call my son Kory poop (which he loves btw).

So today I was surfing around on the Digital Point forums and noticed a post about the Poop Blog ! I thought this was great and his posts back it up.

Another great site I frequent and love is the Poop Report. I have no idea what my obsession with poop is about and I surely dont like poop involved with sex ewwwww! If i figure out why I like saying poop some day I’ll update you all.

Record heat in California causes Myspace outage

Filed Under (Websites) by PreZ on 24-07-2006

I got a frantic Instant Message from my sister tonight telling me that Myspace was down. Of course as always I thought it was probably just on her side and was fine for everyone else. I was wrong.


There was a severe power outage in the data center that hosts Myspace. This is the second day in a row now that Myspace has been down and im sure News Corp, Myspaces parent company is not happy about this all. I live in California also and operate many websites but im lucky, none of my sites are hosted in LA. Right now we are going through a record heat wave in Southern California with temps as high as 115 degrees farenheit.

News Corp paid over 500 million dollars for Myspace and has seen little to no return on that investment so far. Adding to this Myspace being down for extended periods of time surely doesnt make investors rest easy.

The top 10 worst company URLs

Filed Under (Websites) by PreZ on 15-07-2006


Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today’s world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name selected as other see it and not just as you think it looks. Failure to do this may result in situations such as the following (legitimate) companies who deal in everyday humdrum products and services but clearly didn’t give their domain names enough consideration:

1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
www.whorepresents.com

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at
www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
www.therapistfinder.com

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales (that’s in Australia):
www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
www.cummingfirst.com

9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
www.gotahoe.com