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Category: web2.0

  • Finding distances between two zip codes in PHP

    I found this script to calculate distances between two zip codes from PHP (requires MySQL). According to this Idealog post, the calculation relies on a text file of Zip code lon/lats from CFDynamics, available on the downloads page. I have yet to try it; however, I have a specific implementation that I was needing it…

  • I suspect that the delicious bookmark plug-in for Firefox 3 is not keeping me logged for two weeks.

    Not only that, but whenever I’m required to log-in to bookmark a page, the plug-in does not continue on to actually creating the bookmark. This morning I was forced to log in. I believe the loss of information is coinciding with Firefox updates. Anyone else have this experience? Home PC:2008.11.15, 9:15 AM2008.11.29, 2:29 PM2008.12.14. 6:16…

  • Reading List by Amazon

    It looks like LinkedIn has found a way to make itself relevant for day-to-day use… The Amazon Readling List provides a way for you to post what you’re currently reading, want to read, or have read. You can also see the contents of other people’s reading lists–in your network, in your industry, or all recent…