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Google's 2007 Third Quarter PageRank Update is a Farce

As many of you have probably seen, Google's latest Page Rank (PR) update may have not been what you expected. As a matter of fact, it may have come as quite a disappointment to you as it did me.

The Big Rip: New Theory Ends Universe by Shredding Everything

A rather harrowing new theory about the death of the universe paints a picture of "phantom energy" ripping apart galaxies, stars, planets and eventually every speck of matter in a fantastical end to time.

Largest Swarm of Giant Stars is a 'Supernova Factory'

The largest known swarm of red supergiant stars has been found near the central bulge of our galaxy. It offers a rare glimpse of massive stars on the verge of exploding.

Securing Data Sent Via GET Requests

In this article I'm going to show you how you can use PHP to encode your data for transit. Most importantly, it will be done in a way that makes the data decodable, and therefore much more usable, by the receiving page.

PHP and Regular Expressions 101

Regular expressions are one of those quirky features that popup in a variety of programming languages, but because they seem to be a difficult concept to grasp, many developers push them away into the corner, forgetting that they even exist.

Tips and Instructions for Growing Phalaenopsis Orchids

Actually, there are a few kinds of flowers that have been developed from tissue culture methods, but in just small quantities. Phalaenopsis orchids were considered the brand new variety which have grown in the country.

Baseball, Barry Bonds and Steroids

In the last 5 years the growing popularity and use of illegal substances like steroids in major league baseball has created a public outcry and led to indictments, arrests and congressional hearings. Some have even put major league baseball on par with professional wrestling as it is now a drugged or juiced game and old, lasting records by the greats like Ruth and Hank Aaron can easily be broken by lesser athletes on steroids and have become meaningless.

Trying To Make It As A Singing Star

While a good singing voice can be a good start for a singing career, the voice alone doesn't make a good singer. Being comfortable with the songs you are singing will show in terms of your self confidence. Keep in mind that even successful singers have learned some techniques that is why they were able to maintain well-modulated singing voices. Singing isn't all based on talent. Lose all your inhibitions. Karaoke singing is a wonderful way to entertain yourself and the others.

Getting The Most From Your Guitar Practice Sessions

Playing the guitar is probably one of the great hobbies anyone can have. There is something to be said about picking up the guitar and letting the music lead you. If you intend to make a career out of or grow as a guitarist, practice is essential. You have heard the saying practice makes perfect. Well, it applies in all areas of your life, even your hobbies.

The Music Industry Revolution - Goodbye Bricks and Morter

Mp3 downloads are responsible for probably the biggest change in music buying habits since the invention of vinyl. Whether it will be good or bad for the industry is a matter of some dispute, but it has happened, and a period of adjustment is inevitable whilst the old guard find their feet. Into this turbulent market have entered a number of established brands but also some new brands offering digital music services.