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The SitePoint PHP blog has a tutorial posted from Andrew Cairns showing you how to model an aggregate with Eloquent, the database access layer from the Laravel framework. The "aggregate" here is an implementation of the Aggregate design pattern, a system of smaller opbjects operating as a whole. [.

from My Pocket http://www.phpdeveloper.org/news/23415

SEOs, SEMs, Analysts & Developers: Teams Save Up To 20% At SMX West

Do you manage the search marketing team at your company or agency? Sister site Search Engine Land’s SMX West is the ultimate team-building experience. There members will get must-know SEO, SEM, mobile and conversion optimization tactics at more than 50 sessions and from 100 expert presenters.

from My Pocket http://feeds.marketingland.com/~r/mktingland/~3/vT4RLjEbp2w/seos-sems-analysts-developers-teams-save-up-to-20-at-smx-west-153869

Xiaomi’s new $15 high-fidelity in-ear headphones don’t suck

China-based Mi (formerly Xiaomi) has been working to show that it’s more than just a phone manufacturer, even branching out into its own class of accessories. Earlier this month, the company released its latest high-fidelity earbuds and, while they’re not available for order in the U.S.

from My Pocket http://venturebeat.com/2015/11/27/xiaomis-new-15-high-fidelity-in-ear-headphones-dont-suck/

What’s wrong with London’s tech industry?

Syed Kamall, Conservative MEP for London, considers the current issues facing the London tech scene and urges everyone to keep government informed to help solve them.

from My Pocket http://venturebeat.com/2015/11/28/whats-wrong-with-londons-tech-industry/

Expectation vs Reality: my first 1.5 years of professional programming

Expectation vs Reality: my first 1.5 years of professional programming (ericpoe.com)submitted 1 hour ago by loading...

from My Pocket http://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/3ut6l0/expectation_vs_reality_my_first_15_years_of/

First Angular2 App with TypeScript and Visual Studio 2013

Modern application development has gone through dramatic changes in the past few years with frameworks like Angular, ReactJs and others. With ES6 changes, Typescript and Angular2 we are seeing a new wave of changes coming to the web application development.

from My Pocket http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/1060262/First-Angular-App-with-TypeScript-and-Visual-Studi

The 2016 HTPC Build

I've loved many computers in my life, but the HTPC has always had a special place in my heart. It's the only always-on workhorse computer in our house, it is utterly silent, totally reliable, sips power, and it's at the center of our home entertainment, networking, storage, and gaming.

from My Pocket http://blog.codinghorror.com/the-2016-htpc-build/

The 8 Essential Tools That Every Website Owner Should Use

This has nothing to do with programming. Clickbait title.

from My Pocket https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/3utlrt/the_8_essential_tools_that_every_website_owner/

Auth to See the Wizard (or, I wrote an OAuth Replacement)

Auth to See the Wizard (or, I wrote an OAuth Replacement) (hueniverse.com)submitted 1 hour ago by loading...

from My Pocket https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/3uto6l/auth_to_see_the_wizard_or_i_wrote_an_oauth/

How to Use Hosted Blog Platforms for SEO & Content Distribution

Where do you host your content? Is it on your own site, or on third-party platforms like Medium and LinkedIn? If you're not yet thinking about the ramifications of using hosted blog platforms for your content versus your own site, now's your chance to start.

from My Pocket https://moz.com/blog/use-hosted-blog-platforms-seo-content-distribution

Online Marketing News: Death Of A Directory, Are Social Ads As Effective?, Search Getting Smarter

Google Reveals Black Friday In-Store Traffic Data to Help Improve Focus of Online Ads [Infographic] – Google has created a new infographic which looks at in-store traffic patterns over the holiday season, using anonymized Location History records.

from My Pocket http://www.toprankblog.com/2015/11/online-marketing-news-11272015/

How to Generate More Leads With Content Marketing [Free Online Course]

According to research, 93% of B2B marketers use content marketing, but only 42% are actually effective at it. Why such a big gap? As with most things, it comes down to a lack of education on what actually works and how to plan and execute on your campaign in the most effective way.

from My Pocket http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/generate-leads-content-marketing

Google Lists Sites Most Impacted By URL Removals, Google+ Included

Google released an update to their transparency report and with that, listed the top ten sites most impacted by URL removals based on requests for content to be removed from Google. Shockingly, Google+ is in the top ten, I mean, who goes there right? Well, I go there a lot but most people do not.

from My Pocket http://feeds.seroundtable.com/~r/SearchEngineRoundtable1/~3/BKwBsQNmbug/google-lists-sites-most-impacted-by-url-removals-21255.html

How to Deal with Trolls on Social Media

The web is dark and full of terrors, chief amongst them, the social media troll. Unlike the trolls of fairy tales, trolls on social media lurk not in caves or under bridges, but out in the open where they have the best chance of attracting an audience.

from My Pocket http://blog.hootsuite.com/how-to-deal-with-trolls-on-social-media/

Google: Only A Very Small Group Has Access To The Google Search Algorithms

Google has about 60,000 employees, well 59,976 according to Google search. And of those people, very few have access to see and touch the Google search algorithm. I always wondered who had access. Meaning, does John Mueller have access.

from My Pocket http://feeds.seroundtable.com/~r/SearchEngineRoundtable1/~3/LMUBagbgJ1M/google-small-group-access-search-algorithms-21257.html

Weekly SEO Recap: AMPing up to SSL all the Penguins

This was very much the “week after” for us. Yoast SEO 3.0.4 saw the light, but other than that most of us are still recovering. It was also a week full with tiny little nuggets of newsy niceness. From SSL on WikiPedia to AMP to Penguin. Let’s dive in!

from My Pocket https://yoast.com/weekly-seo-recap-48/

Why Last Year’s Holiday Ecommerce Sales Numbers Are Changing 2015 Expectations

You don’t need anyone to tell you that the holidays are a major opportunity for retailers everywhere (online or offline). But you might be surprised by the level of importance they carry and how some of these trends are changing. RJMetrics analyzed data from hundreds of ecommerce stores.

from My Pocket http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/holiday-ecommerce-sales-numbers-changing-expectations

Why Everyone Should Be Moving To HTTP/2

If I told you that your website could load faster, your server could use fewer resources, your developers wouldn’t have to waste time on hacks to increase site speed and you’d get a boost to your rankings all from one simple change, you’d probably call me a liar.

from My Pocket http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/9_GKVRRJzd4/everyone-moving-http2-236716

How to Help Your New Website Get Indexed on Google

Imagine this. You’re an entrepreneur with a hot new product. You’re about to launch your website, sell your product, and change the world. All you need to do is get your website up and running. Oh, and you need to get it to rank, too.

from My Pocket http://www.searchenginejournal.com/help-new-website-get-indexed-google/145151/

The Best Times to Send Business Emails This Holiday Season [New Data]

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. We’ve finally found an effective email strategy. Our open and clickthrough rates are optimized -- or so we thought.

from My Pocket http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-times-send-business-emails-holiday-season

Yak Shaving Is the Entire Job Description, by Ben Ramsey

Earlier this year, I worked on a solution to help us manage changes and history when maintaining different versions of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs). I entertained a wide range of ideas from Docker to AWS CloudFormation to a collection of shell scripts.

from My Pocket https://benramsey.com/blog/2015/11/yak-shaving/

How to Use Queue To Speedup PHP Processing Tasks Part 1: Queueing Slow Tasks - PHP Classes blog

Queues are everywhere. When you delete a photo on your iPhone, it goes to the Bin and will be deleted from there after 30 days. That is a queue. Without it you will not be able to recover a picture removed by mistake.

from My Pocket http://www.phpclasses.org/blog/post/332-How-to-Use-Queue-To-Speedup-PHP-Processing-Tasks-Part-1-Queueing-Slow-Tasks.html

Generating a File List for Phan

Phan is the PHP Analyzer for PHP 7 code. I've been using it, partly out of curiosity, and partly to look at what the implications of upgrading my various projects will be. The simplest usage instructions are:

from My Pocket http://www.lornajane.net/posts/2015/generating-a-file-list-for-phan

Facebook tops Google’s list for ‘right to be forgotten’ requests |

Google’s given us fresh insight into the links it’s been forced to remove from search results in response to Europeans’ court-ordered right to be forgotten. The company on Monday published its latest Transparency Report, which reveals that the number of requests is soaring.

from My Pocket https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/11/26/facebook-tops-googles-list-of-domains-for-right-to-be-forgotten-requests/

Huawei still thinks 6-inch phablets is the way to go

It's been well over a year since Huawei launched its premium Mate 7 phablet, and as of August, over five million units have been sold worldwide. That's far more impressive than the original goal of just one million phones.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/26/huawei-mate-8-phablet-china/

Black Friday deals: here are the UK's best

It's that time of the year again. Black Friday has finally arrived, bringing with it a near-endless stream of deals and discounts for you to consider.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/26/black-friday-uk-deals/

Scientists use 'spooky action' to mail electron messages a mile

Researchers at Stanford University announced Tuesday that they had successfully leveraged the "spooky" interaction of entangled electrons to send a message between them over a span of 1.2 miles.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/26/scientists-use-spooky-interaction-to-mail-electron-messages-a/

The biggest data center in Russia will be nuclear powered

According to the news agency Telecom Daily, the Rosenergoatom power company is building what will be the largest data center in Russia -- and they're plopping it right on top of the Kalinin power station.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/26/the-biggest-data-center-in-russia-will-be-nuclear-powered/

NASA to test sugary bacteria as space-based power source

Following its successful harvest of red leaf lettuce, NASA has announced plans to launch genetically engineered bacteria into orbit to see if they can be harnessed by future astronauts as potent survival resource. The experiment is scheduled to take place in 2017 and will study the genus Anabaena.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/26/nasa-to-test-sugary-bacteria-as-space-based-power-source/

Taking Another Look at Bob Dylan in DON’T LOOK BACK

In the midst of all the turmoil and upheaval in the 1960s, art of various forms were becoming more fresh, more angry, more immediate. The sheen of the ’50s gave way to resentment of authority and a desire for grittiness.

from My Pocket http://nerdist.com/blu-ray-review-taking-another-look-at-bob-dylan-in-dont-look-back/

Sony confirms official PS4 Remote Play app for Windows and Mac

Well that was quick. It's only been a couple of days since someone came up with an unofficial app to stream PlayStation 4 gaming to PC, but earlier today, Sony's awesome Shuhei Yoshida confirmed on Twitter that his company is "indeed working on an official [Remote Play] application for PC/Mac.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/27/sony-official-ps4-remote-play-pc-windows-and-mac/

This crowdfunded router updates its own security

It's really, really, really hard to make a router sound exciting, but the folks behind the Turris Omnia are betting the device's focus on keeping your sensitive data secure might grab you.

from My Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/27/turris-omnia-open-source-router/

TalkTalk hack: Met Police arrests fifth suspect in relation to breach

Detectives from the Met's Cyber Crime Unit (MPCCU), in collaboration with the Southern Wales Regional Organised Crime Unit, arrested an 18-year-old male at an address in Llanelli, Wales.

from My Pocket http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2431859/talktalk-ceo-receives-ransom-note-following-significant-and-sustained-cyber-attack

OMG NEW PRODUCTS – Raspberry Pi Zero Starter Pack / Raspberry Pi Zero Budget Pack / Raspberry Pi Zero

Remember those cereal commercials that would always say, “part of a complete breakfast”? Well the Pi Zero’s a lot like that bowl of cereal – while it’s great on its own, you need a lot of accessories to make it a complete meal.

from My Pocket https://blog.adafruit.com/2015/11/25/omg-new-products-raspberry-pi-zero-starter-pack-raspberry-pi-zero-budget-pack-raspberry-pi-zero/

Raspberry Pi Announces $5 Computer: Model Zero

Today, Raspberry Pi announced its newest model, the Zero. Costing just $5, it represents a vast decrease in price that should afford more people the opportunity to use computers than ever before.

from My Pocket http://makezine.com/2015/11/25/raspberry-pi-announces-5-computer-model-zero/

Hackers are using Nuclear Exploit Kit to Spread Cryptowall 4.0 Ransomware

Beware Internet Users! Ransomware threat has emerged as one of the biggest threats to internet users in recent times.

from My Pocket http://thehackernews.com/2015/11/cryptowall-ransomware-malware.html

Li-Fi is 100 times Faster than Wi-Fi Technology: Real-World Tests Prove

Yes, it's time to shift from Wi-Fi to Li-Fi — an alternative technology that is 100 times faster than the average speeds of Wi-Fi.

from My Pocket http://thehackernews.com/2015/11/li-fi-wireless-internet-technology.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheHackersNews+%28The+Hackers+News+-+Security+Blog%29

Macbook charger teardown: The surprising complexity inside Apple’s power adapter

Have you ever wondered what’s inside your Macbook’s charger? There’s a lot more circuitry crammed into the compact power adapter than you’d expect, including a microprocessor.

from My Pocket http://dangerousprototypes.com/2015/11/26/macbook-charger-teardown-the-surprising-complexity-inside-apples-power-adapter/

Burglar Alarm Hacked to Interface with GSM Cell Network

Ian Scott Johnston has a local only burglar alarm that he would like to be able to interface with remotely. He has hacked in an arduino with a GSM module to allow him to control the system via SMS text messages. The enclosure is large enough to house all of the additional modules that he needed.

from My Pocket http://hackedgadgets.com/2015/11/26/burglar-alarm-hacked-to-interface-with-gsm-cell-network/

Hacker Uncovers Security Holes at CSL Dualcom

CSL Dualcom, a popular maker of security systems in England, is disputing claims from [Cybergibbons] that their CS2300-R model is riddled with holes. The particular device in question is a communications link that sits in between an alarm system and their monitoring facility.

from My Pocket http://hackaday.com/2015/11/26/hacker-uncovers-security-holes-at-csl-dualcom/

A New Responsive Font Format for the Web

The Lodge is members-only design/dev videos and Office Hours.

from My Pocket https://css-tricks.com/a-new-responsive-font-format-for-the-web/

Lessons Learned After Shutting My Startup, Following A Six-Year Struggle – Smashing Magazine

On 12 January 2015, Getwear, an integrated custom jeans company, processed its last order. After that, the company shut down. Despite coming up with a unique custom production process and outstanding jeans, we didn’t achieve much success.

from My Pocket http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2015/11/lessons-learned-shutting-startup/

Technical SEO 2015: Wiring Websites for Organic Search

Ask ten people what SEO is, and you’re likely to get ten different answers. Given the industry’s unsavoury past, this is hardly surprising. Keyword stuffing, gateway pages, and comment spam earned the first search engine optimisers a deservedly poor reputation within the web community.

from My Pocket http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2015/11/technical-seo-2015-wiring-websites-organic-search/

Your Mouse is a Database

Web and mobile applications are increasingly composed of asynchronous and realtime streaming services and push notifications.

from My Pocket https://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=2169076&dwn=0

History: Einstein was no lone genius

Marcel Grossmann (left) and Michele Besso (right), university friends of Albert Einstein (centre), both made important contributions to general relativity.

from My Pocket http://www.nature.com/news/history-einstein-was-no-lone-genius-1.18793

Streaming APIs and the Internet of Things

Streaming APIs and the Internet of Things (3scale.net)submitted 41 minutes ago by loading...

from My Pocket https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/3u7apn/streaming_apis_and_the_internet_of_things/

Hacker Scripts:How to automate your work as a programmer

How to automate your reposts...

from My Pocket https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/3u7f5p/hacker_scriptshow_to_automate_your_work_as_a/

Why Weebly Is The Warp Drive Of Website Building

from My Pocket http://www.forbes.com/sites/mnewlands/2015/11/24/why-weebly-is-the-warp-drive-of-website-building/

Understanding New Relic Physical Memory Usage

Understanding New Relic Physical Memory Usage (blog.jixee.me)submitted 1 day ago by loading...

from My Pocket https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/3u7neq/understanding_new_relic_physical_memory_usage/

SSH ControlMaster: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Do you love SSH for the good it has done for mankind, but get annoyed by how long it takes to establish a connection over a high-latency connection? Perhaps you have a process that needs to make thousands of SSH connections, and you’d like a little extra speed from the whole thing.

from My Pocket http://www.anchor.com.au/blog/2010/02/ssh-controlmaster-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/