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Stored procedures are pre-compiled functions that reside on the database
server that can be invoked by name. This article examines three ways to
pass back scalar data from a stored procedure, along with the necessary
code to process the returned value.
4 Guys from Rolla, June 29, 2005
This practical article uses basic trigonometry in ActionScript to improve
the flexibility and creativity of your animations. After this down-to-earth
tutorial, you may never shy away from math again.
DevX.com, June 23, 2005
Larry Mitchell demonstrates how photo objects can literally be brought to
life by integrating them within scenes created by 3D applications.
Graphics.com, June 20, 2005
Did you know that the U.S. imported $164.2 million worth of fireworks from
China in 2004? Did you know that eleven places have "independence" in their
name? The most populous of these is Independence, Mo., with 112,079
residents. I'll bet you didn't know that 150 million hot dogs will be
consumed this coming Monday. You can find these and many other interesting
facts on the Web site of the U.S. Census Office. (And you thought they just
counted people ....)
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Canadians enjoy a 20 point lead over the US in broadband penetration. U.S.
broadband penetration crept up 0.36 percentage points to 58.82% in May
2005.
Web Site Optimization
Want a peek behind the scenes at the research and development efforts going
on at the major search engines? Here's where to find the freshest info.
Search Engine Watch, June 30, 2005
Yahoo! Local has now made available an extension of the Yahoo! Search API
offering with the availability of Yahoo! Maps API. It's free, stable,
backward compatible, fully supported and documented. Yahoo! Maps API gives
developers of all levels free public access to Yahoo!’s SmartView
Technology – enabling them to see their own geographical data on Yahoo!
Maps. Developers can now create customized maps by overlaying a variety of
content onto an existing Yahoo! Map including weather reports, school
district boundaries, open houses, garage sales, vacation photos, and more.
Yahoo!, June 30, 2005
That's it for this Thursday. I'll have more for you next time.
Lee Underwood
Newsletter Editor, WebReference.com
lunderwood(at)jupitermedia.com
Created: June 30, 2005
URL: http://www.webreference.com/new/050630.html