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Posted by TJ on Sunday February 24, 2008 @ 03:17 PM
[Tags: website, update, tjshome]
I've been doing a lot of coding for the site lately. However, no one probably has noticed or cared, except for me, of course.
The biggest change is I removed all the <Table> tags from the header and footer. The page layout is strictly done with cascading style sheets (css) and div's tags. This was done for to help rank in search engines, allow for easier mobile viewing, and to confirm with the latest coding standards. If you view the code source on any page the code that comes first is the page content and not the menu or other meaningless layout code. The content is what you want search engines to read so it helps if it's at the top of you page.
I also been working on getting rid of depreciated html tags from my code. This includes <center> and <font> tags which I had a lot of. I've replaced <center> with css style "text-align" and defined font styles in the <span> tag or sytlesheet.
Furthermore, my php is a mess. I've been trying to clean it up, however it's alot of code. I've started using indents and more code comments to to make the code look neat. I also started using more defined functions, templates, and variables to get rid of duplicate code.
Also I made more logo's so every selection on the menu now has a different logo. This is rare feature you do not see on many site's so I hope you enjoy it. :P
So one thing I noticed after the layout is now when someone does a Google search for "Tjshome" they get a list of links to my popular pages and a link to view more results from my domain. This makes me happy as this is something you can't request and it's not known how to get listed like this. I am not sure if my code changes is how I got listed , it could also be that I search for "Tjshome" or tjshome.com a lot to see my search results.
Screen shot:
[Tags: website, update, tjshome]
I've been doing a lot of coding for the site lately. However, no one probably has noticed or cared, except for me, of course.
The biggest change is I removed all the <Table> tags from the header and footer. The page layout is strictly done with cascading style sheets (css) and div's tags. This was done for to help rank in search engines, allow for easier mobile viewing, and to confirm with the latest coding standards. If you view the code source on any page the code that comes first is the page content and not the menu or other meaningless layout code. The content is what you want search engines to read so it helps if it's at the top of you page.
I also been working on getting rid of depreciated html tags from my code. This includes <center> and <font> tags which I had a lot of. I've replaced <center> with css style "text-align" and defined font styles in the <span> tag or sytlesheet.
Furthermore, my php is a mess. I've been trying to clean it up, however it's alot of code. I've started using indents and more code comments to to make the code look neat. I also started using more defined functions, templates, and variables to get rid of duplicate code.
Also I made more logo's so every selection on the menu now has a different logo. This is rare feature you do not see on many site's so I hope you enjoy it. :P
So one thing I noticed after the layout is now when someone does a Google search for "Tjshome" they get a list of links to my popular pages and a link to view more results from my domain. This makes me happy as this is something you can't request and it's not known how to get listed like this. I am not sure if my code changes is how I got listed , it could also be that I search for "Tjshome" or tjshome.com a lot to see my search results.
Screen shot:
Posted by TJ on Monday February 18, 2008 @ 11:48 AM
[Tags: music, personal, links]
I always dream of hosting a huge bash and booking a popular band for entertainment. Of course, I'll have to become rich first. My pick would probably be Hootie and the Blowfish. They have a sound that almost everybody likes, they seem like a cool band to meet, their music is perfect for a party, and they are not too popular anymore so their prices shouldn't too high. Right?... they can't be too expensive? Well according to Clear Channel College Entertainment Guide at least you will have to drop $100k for a performance. So it looks like I may have to win the lotto first.
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[Tags: music, personal, links]
I always dream of hosting a huge bash and booking a popular band for entertainment. Of course, I'll have to become rich first. My pick would probably be Hootie and the Blowfish. They have a sound that almost everybody likes, they seem like a cool band to meet, their music is perfect for a party, and they are not too popular anymore so their prices shouldn't too high. Right?... they can't be too expensive? Well according to Clear Channel College Entertainment Guide at least you will have to drop $100k for a performance. So it looks like I may have to win the lotto first.
Posted by TJ on Thursday February 14, 2008 @ 05:22 PM
[Tags: news, games, thoughts]
The school shooters seem to be getting older. A decade ago it seems every week there was another shooting at a high school in the news ... currently it appears as this is the case with college's.
I say this as the AP reports at least 18 Injuries in shooting at Northern Illinois University
Link: QC Times Article
This is quite scary as are they going to graduate and start shooting up the workplace?
Can the video games generation be to blame? Could it be that the kids who grew playing the violent video games now are in college? I never believed that whole argument but it makes you think there could be some correlation.
Before the Virginia Tech you barely heard about university shootings in national news. I however, was on the campus of Westchester Community College (NY Times Feb 8 2000) when a non-student shot his ex girlfriend then killed himself on campus. That was the worst college shooting I ever heard about before the Virginia Tech Massacre.
[Tags: news, games, thoughts]
The school shooters seem to be getting older. A decade ago it seems every week there was another shooting at a high school in the news ... currently it appears as this is the case with college's.
I say this as the AP reports at least 18 Injuries in shooting at Northern Illinois University
Link: QC Times Article
This is quite scary as are they going to graduate and start shooting up the workplace?
Can the video games generation be to blame? Could it be that the kids who grew playing the violent video games now are in college? I never believed that whole argument but it makes you think there could be some correlation.
Before the Virginia Tech you barely heard about university shootings in national news. I however, was on the campus of Westchester Community College (NY Times Feb 8 2000) when a non-student shot his ex girlfriend then killed himself on campus. That was the worst college shooting I ever heard about before the Virginia Tech Massacre.
Posted by TJ on Friday February 8, 2008 @ 05:25 PM
[Tags: accounting, taxes, guide]
Most people will be receiving a credit from the Government as they hope to stimulate the economy and reduce fears of recession. Will it work? Probably not, but that's a whole other story. Here is the lowdown on the credits.
When will I get the check?
If you are eligible you will most likely see your check in May or July.
Your credit is $600 if single and $1,200 combined if married. You also receive an additional $300 per child.
Calculating the credit
Add $600 - If you filed Form 1040 for the 2007 tax year
Add $600 - If your married
Add $300 - for each of you dependent children
Total = Your potential household refund (see partial refunds below)
To be fully eligle
Your 2007 adjusted gross income(AGI) has to be less than $75,000 single or $150,000 married. You can find your AGI by look on line 7 of Form 1040.
Partially elgible?
If your adjusted gross exceed 75,000(single) or 150,000 (married) you may still receive a partial refund.
Take your Adjusted Gross income from your 2007 1040, Line 37
Then subtract $75,000 if you filed single or $150,000 if you filed a joint return
Now multiply the result by 5%. This is the amount you reduce your credit by (see "calculating your credit above").
[Tags: accounting, taxes, guide]
Most people will be receiving a credit from the Government as they hope to stimulate the economy and reduce fears of recession. Will it work? Probably not, but that's a whole other story. Here is the lowdown on the credits.
When will I get the check?
If you are eligible you will most likely see your check in May or July.
Your credit is $600 if single and $1,200 combined if married. You also receive an additional $300 per child.
Calculating the credit
Add $600 - If you filed Form 1040 for the 2007 tax year
Add $600 - If your married
Add $300 - for each of you dependent children
Total = Your potential household refund (see partial refunds below)
To be fully eligle
Your 2007 adjusted gross income(AGI) has to be less than $75,000 single or $150,000 married. You can find your AGI by look on line 7 of Form 1040.
Partially elgible?
If your adjusted gross exceed 75,000(single) or 150,000 (married) you may still receive a partial refund.
Take your Adjusted Gross income from your 2007 1040, Line 37
Then subtract $75,000 if you filed single or $150,000 if you filed a joint return
Now multiply the result by 5%. This is the amount you reduce your credit by (see "calculating your credit above").
Posted by TJ on Monday February 4, 2008 @ 11:34 AM
[Tags: news, internet, links]
Is it just a weird coincidence that four backbone net cables to the mideast have cut within a single week? Or could it be some malicious sabatage or ... terrorist? One thing is it doesn't effect the United States that much as almost all the internet content is located in the States. I do feel bad though for all my Iranian viewers as they can't read my blog!!
Anyway, here is some links:
World Map of Undersea Cables
News Story
[Tags: news, internet, links]
Is it just a weird coincidence that four backbone net cables to the mideast have cut within a single week? Or could it be some malicious sabatage or ... terrorist? One thing is it doesn't effect the United States that much as almost all the internet content is located in the States. I do feel bad though for all my Iranian viewers as they can't read my blog!!
Anyway, here is some links:
World Map of Undersea Cables
News Story
Posted by TJ on Monday February 4, 2008 @ 02:21 AM
[Tags: sports, tv, rant]
Shout outs to Eli Manning keeping his composure and leading the Giants to victory
Shout out to James Tyree and his circus catch. You barely heard his name until today
Shout to Burress for coming close to his predicted score of 23-17
Shout out to Giants Defensive cordinator, Steve Spagnuolo and the defense for constantly pounding Tom Brady and keeping the game a low scoring game. Too bad he probably wont be with the Giants next year as he will likely get a head coaching position.
Shout out to Tom Petty for playing his best songs at half time and after all these years still sounding great
Shout to coach Tom Coughlin for not turning red
Shout to Kevin Boss for filling in for Jeremy Shockey as almost an exact replica.
Shout to Bud Light for having the best commercials.
Shout down to Bill Belichick for leaving the game before it was over and for giving the worst press conference... What was that mumbling?
[Tags: sports, tv, rant]
Shout outs to Eli Manning keeping his composure and leading the Giants to victory
Shout out to James Tyree and his circus catch. You barely heard his name until today
Shout to Burress for coming close to his predicted score of 23-17
Shout out to Giants Defensive cordinator, Steve Spagnuolo and the defense for constantly pounding Tom Brady and keeping the game a low scoring game. Too bad he probably wont be with the Giants next year as he will likely get a head coaching position.
Shout out to Tom Petty for playing his best songs at half time and after all these years still sounding great
Shout to coach Tom Coughlin for not turning red
Shout to Kevin Boss for filling in for Jeremy Shockey as almost an exact replica.
Shout to Bud Light for having the best commercials.
Shout down to Bill Belichick for leaving the game before it was over and for giving the worst press conference... What was that mumbling?
Posted by TJ on Thursday January 24, 2008 @ 11:34 AM
[Tags: accounting, links, taxes]
Want to be an instant millionaire?
Report tax evasion to the IRS.
Under IRC Section 7623 the IRS authorizes the payment of awards from the proceeds of amounts the IRS collects by reason of the information provided by an individual (aka the Whistleblower). The reward is between 15-30% of the tax recovered depending on the amount of information you provide. So if you provide information that leads to the IRS recovering $10 million in taxes you could be an instant millionaire!
To be eligble the amount in dispute must exceed $2 million dollars (including tax,interest,penalties, etc.) and taxable income for the violator must exceed 200k in any year of issue.
Oh and don't forget to claim your reward on your tax return, as yes... it is subject to income tax.
To file a claim use Form 211 Download Here
[Tags: accounting, links, taxes]
Want to be an instant millionaire?
Report tax evasion to the IRS.
Under IRC Section 7623 the IRS authorizes the payment of awards from the proceeds of amounts the IRS collects by reason of the information provided by an individual (aka the Whistleblower). The reward is between 15-30% of the tax recovered depending on the amount of information you provide. So if you provide information that leads to the IRS recovering $10 million in taxes you could be an instant millionaire!
To be eligble the amount in dispute must exceed $2 million dollars (including tax,interest,penalties, etc.) and taxable income for the violator must exceed 200k in any year of issue.
Oh and don't forget to claim your reward on your tax return, as yes... it is subject to income tax.
To file a claim use Form 211 Download Here
Posted by TJ on Wednesday January 23, 2008 @ 11:55 AM
[Tags: serious, links, accounting]
Here is a link that you can search the NY registery of unclaimed money due to you. Most is due from insurance companies, state dept, stocks, or banks. Check it out and give me some if you find anything.
link: New York Unclaimed Property search
[Tags: serious, links, accounting]
Here is a link that you can search the NY registery of unclaimed money due to you. Most is due from insurance companies, state dept, stocks, or banks. Check it out and give me some if you find anything.
link: New York Unclaimed Property search
Posted by TJ on Friday January 18, 2008 @ 06:16 PM
[Tags: personal, humor]
That's right,
The chess-king dies at age 64 and there's 64 squares on the chess board.**
For the tin foiled headed conspirarist this is the perfect concidence for a conspiracy theory.
RIP to Bobby Fisher 1/18/08.
**Some could argue that the chess board actually contains 204 squares if you count the squares made by individual squares, but let's not get too technical here. 8x8 + 7x7 + 6x6 + 5x5 + 4x4 + 3x3 + 2x2 + 1x1=204
[Tags: personal, humor]
That's right,
The chess-king dies at age 64 and there's 64 squares on the chess board.**
For the tin foiled headed conspirarist this is the perfect concidence for a conspiracy theory.
RIP to Bobby Fisher 1/18/08.
**Some could argue that the chess board actually contains 204 squares if you count the squares made by individual squares, but let's not get too technical here. 8x8 + 7x7 + 6x6 + 5x5 + 4x4 + 3x3 + 2x2 + 1x1=204
Posted by Tj on Tuesday January 15, 2008 @ 05:32 PM
[Tags: politics, links, guide]
You can't complain at the president if you don't do your part in selecting the right one!
To register: Use the link below and select your state and fill in web form. It will generate a customized PDF which contains your registration form. Print it and follow the directions to sign, fold, put on a stamp and mail it in. Include a photocopy of your identification (a drivers license or US passport) with it if you can. You can without sending in a copy of your ID, but you will have to show ID when you vote the first time (bring your ID to the polls regardless, just in case). You should get a conformation mailing back from your state.
To Register:
http://www.registrationbyworkingassets.com/register/
Who can Register?
In Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Wyoming you may register to vote at your polling place on election day.
In Maine, you can register up to and on election day in person at your town office or city hall
North Dakota does not have voter registration. If you do not have a government issued ID, call your states election office
You can register to vote online in WA and AZ - You won't even need to leave the confines of you computer chair to place your vote:
Washington State:
http://secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx
For Arizona State:
http://www.azsos.gov/election/VoterRegistration.htm
[Tags: politics, links, guide]
You can't complain at the president if you don't do your part in selecting the right one!
To register: Use the link below and select your state and fill in web form. It will generate a customized PDF which contains your registration form. Print it and follow the directions to sign, fold, put on a stamp and mail it in. Include a photocopy of your identification (a drivers license or US passport) with it if you can. You can without sending in a copy of your ID, but you will have to show ID when you vote the first time (bring your ID to the polls regardless, just in case). You should get a conformation mailing back from your state.
To Register:
http://www.registrationbyworkingassets.com/register/
Who can Register?
- A United States citizen
- At least 18 years old at time of election
- A resident of state you are registering in
- Any one who meets the requirements above
- Any one who moved or changed their address and did not register
In Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Wyoming you may register to vote at your polling place on election day.
In Maine, you can register up to and on election day in person at your town office or city hall
North Dakota does not have voter registration. If you do not have a government issued ID, call your states election office
You can register to vote online in WA and AZ - You won't even need to leave the confines of you computer chair to place your vote:
Washington State:
http://secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx
For Arizona State:
http://www.azsos.gov/election/VoterRegistration.htm
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