Parse XML with jQuery
by Thai on March 14, 2010
This little snippet will parse XML and format any way you like. It’s as simple as using jQuery’s .each() method and then appending it to a div. If you’re trying to parse a RSS feed then I suggest using jFeed.
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$(document).ready(function(){
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$.ajax({
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type: "GET",
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url: "info.xml",
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dataType: "xml",
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success: parseXML
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});
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function parseXML(xml){
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//find "book" nodes and use jQuery’s for each method to get strings
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$(xml).find("book").each(function(){
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//store nodes in vars
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var title = $(this).find("title");
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var author = $(this).find("author");
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var isbn = $(this).attr("isbn");
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//add the strings in the output div
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$("#output").append(title.text() + "<br />");
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$("#output").append(author.text() + "<br />");
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$("#output").append(isbn + "<br />");
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});
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}
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});
These are books that I’ve read over and over so I recommend them.
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
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<library>
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<book isbn="0765347415">
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<title>Terminator vs Godzilla</title>
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<author>John Connor</author>
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<published>1/13/2009</published>
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</book>
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<book isbn="0983746513">
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<title>Olives and Beer</title>
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<author>Long Dong</author>
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<published>12/28/2010</published>
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</book>
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<book isbn="0037616351">
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<title>Froyo</title>
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<author>Tutti Frutti</author>
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<published>3/13/2010</published>
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</book>
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</library>
Pablo Pizzy and Salvador Dali
by Thai on March 3, 2010
One of my favorite artist growing up is Pablo Picasso. It wasn’t an overnight thing where I admired his work the moment I saw it. Over time I learned that he was recognized as a prodigy at a young age. He mastered rendering and all the technical skills that fueled his thirst for self expression through all sorts of medium. When people think of him, they normally think about his Cubist work where it’s pretty much squiggly lines and blocks of color. He has proven to the world that he can draw and paint realistically so his late work is something to admire. Here we are- 100 years later and everyone wants to scribble charcoal on canvas and try to sell you shoddy work because they’re full of crap. Hey, there’s a sucker born every minute.
To: mediadesignz
Subject: metalbacon has sent a question about item #280469269815, ending on Mar-24-10 15:07:59 PDT – MICHAEL JACKSON ANGEL FAIRY QURKY GOTHIC ART PAINTING
Sent Date: Mar-02-10 22:49:51 PST
Dear mediadesignz,
His likeness is remarkable. Did you use any photo reference?
- metalbacon
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From: mediadesignz
To: metalbacon
Subject: Re: metalbacon has sent a question about item #280469269815, ending on Mar-24-10 15:07:59 PDT – MICHAEL JACKSON ANGEL FAIRY QURKY GOTHIC ART PAINTING
Sent Date: Mar-02-10 23:24:07 PST
Dear metalbacon,
ask picasso mabe he would know…hater make an offer
- mediadesignz
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From: metalbacon
To: mediadesignz
Subject: Re: metalbacon has sent a question about item #280469269815, ending on Mar-24-10 15:07:59 PDT – MICHAEL JACKSON ANGEL FAIRY QURKY GOTHIC ART PAINTING
Sent Date: Mar-03-10 08:20:10 PST
Dear mediadesignz,
I asked Pablo Pizzy and my offer is 41 million. Take it or leave it.
- metalbacon
—-Original Message—–
From: Pablo Picasso [mailto:pablopizzy@gmail.com]
Sent: Mar-24-10 18:07:59
To: ‘Bacon Rider’
Subject: Fw: Re: sent a question about item
#280469269815, ending on Mar-24-10 15:07:59 PDT -
MICHAEL JACKSON ANGEL FAIRY QURKY GOTHIC ART
PAINTING
My early work is known to be of a precocious draftsman. I took time to observe nature and capture the beautiful details of the human body at The Royal Academy of Art in Barcelona. So learning how to draw was essential to the fundamentals of my work.
I would suggest offering him twice the amount he is asking because he’s better at my style and has bypassed the whole rendering of things. Pure genius.
~Pizzy
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Dear metalbacon,
check back and see what salvador dali has to say then ill think about it…make an offer
- mediadesignz
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Dear mediadesignz,
Salvador seems to be too busy combing his mustache to ask. My offer is still 41 million and a melting clock Salvador gave me. It’s quite nice but the time is always off.
-metalbacon
Twenty One Million Dollar Moneyshot
by Thai on March 3, 2010
The pretense of the art world baffles me. Art should be accessible to everyone and it can be such a loosely used word. Oh, I just piled some feces together and wrote a paragraph about my endeavors on creating the piece. Now check out this wonderful painting I found on eBay. The thing that’s actually creative is the title which leads me to believe that’s why he’s asking for 21 million bucks. I wished he named it “Moneyshot” because you’re going to need sell a lot of it.
To: martin_arts
Subject: baconfever has sent a question about item #290409203123, ending on Apr-01-10 18:10:25 PDT – Martin Arts ~ MoDerN OriGinal OiL Painting ~ CUMSHOT
Sent Date: Mar-02-10 22:46:30 PST
Dear martin_arts,
Love the title of the piece. I think I would buy it on just the name alone. Did you use man juice on it?
- baconfever
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From: martin_arts
To: baconfever
Subject: Re: baconfever has sent a question about item #290409203123, ending on Apr-01-10 18:10:25 PDT – Martin Arts ~ MoDerN OriGinal OiL Painting ~ CUMSHOT
Sent Date: Mar-03-10 05:53:01 PST
Dear baconfever,
YES! =)
- martin_arts
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From: baconfever
To: martin_arts
Subject: Re: baconfever has sent a question about item #290409203123, ending on Apr-01-10 18:10:25 PDT – Martin Arts ~ MoDerN OriGinal OiL Painting ~ CUMSHOT
Sent Date: Mar-03-10 08:34:11 PST
Dear martin_arts,
Super awesome. I would’ve been offended if you didn’t. Was this inspired by, “There’s Something About Mary”? That scene with baby sauce on Cameron Diaz’s hair was too funny. Cleaning your pipes before a date does calm your horniness down a bit.
- baconfever
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Dear baconfever,
Greetings,
Yeah, It is like “Gel”/ White sauce & “There is something about Mary”. As I said, in the description. It is in you the viewer that sees, feels, remembers human experience.
If this paintings brings in you such memories, then my job was done.
Cordially,
Martin
- martin_arts
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Dear martin_arts,
It gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling in my pants. I think I might want to explode soon. I wore my best jeans too! I hate getting my own happy goo all over myself.
- baconfever
See Only Green Software
by Thai on February 23, 2010
I saw this on eBay and wondered what kind of software would cost me 5 million bucks so naturally I had to ask questions. If you check out the site that they have listing, it reaffirms the legitimacy of the software. You don’t want to blow 5 million clams on just anything. I love how the home page says, “home page” at the very top.
To: mandssarullo
Subject: sexybacon has sent a question about item #280468459204, ending on Mar-02-10 22:11:42 PST – MT4 Forex Stock Automated Trading System Expert Advisor
Sent Date: Feb-23-10 12:54:11 PST
Dear mandssarullo,
Does this software print money or something?
- sexybacon
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From: mandssarullo
To: sexybacon
Subject: Re: sexybacon has sent a question about item #280468459204, ending on Mar-02-10 22:11:42 PST – MT4 Forex Stock Automated Trading System Expert Advisor
Sent Date: Feb-23-10 13:10:35 PST
Dear sexybacon,
LOLOL….no not quite. it is colorblind. it sees only green
- mandssarullo
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Dear sexybacon,
Sort of like health care execs and Wall Street fat cats.
- sexybacon
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Dear sexybacon,
Not Quite…Those guys profit even when you don’t. our software and us don’t profit IF You Don’t Profit. huge difference between us and them
- mandssarullo
Guess How Much This Painting Is?
by Thai on February 22, 2010
Cuking Fups
by Thai on February 21, 2010
The Cost of Contemporary Art
by Thai on February 16, 2010
So my wife and I moved into our new place over the weekend and we wanted to fill it up with artwork. I looked around Etsy.com to see what I can find. I found this piece which blew my mind. Only because it’ll cost me some change. Don’t get me wrong- I like to support unknown artists that strive to jumpstart my imagination. I used to do murals for the cost of dinner so I know a thing or two about trying to sell art. It ain’t easy.
If you have ever seen Shark Tank, it’s basically a show about people asking for money in exchange for shares of their startup company. They will ask how much is the company worth and compare it to what they’re asking for. People have requested reasonable amounts just like this piece.
Listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39827941
Hello,
I’m new to Etsy and was wondering if this is going for $79,995? I just got a swanky studio in downtown and would love to post up thought provoking pieces. Something that will stir my soul with terror.
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by PartlySunnyStudio
Hi!
Welcome to Etsy 
Etsy is a great place, I spend hours and hours
looking at all the cool stuff here!
The price for “Surely Ye Jest” (Original Painting) is $79,995.00
at this time.
I have prints of “Surely Ye Jest” available in my shop, for $149.00
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30555704
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my artwork, I love
to know what people think!
Please feel free to “convo” (Etsy’s Conversations) me if you have
any more questions, or comments.
Thanks again,
-Rachel
PartlySunnyStudio
P.S. If you don’t mind me asking, do you really think “Surely Ye
Jest” is scary? I didn’t mean it to scare people,lol!
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by baconman
Thank you Rachel. So far I love the community and will be purchasing pieces to fill my studio. I have a lot of investment in Apple and as you know the iPad is about to be released soon. Once the iPad is finally out to the consumers, I will sell my stocks to buy this gem. I don’t want a print.
Growing up clowns have terrified me and caused me to defecate uncontrollably but when I look at this piece I get a sense of control. The usage of primary colors seem to tickle my soul. In the background, the dog gazes at me with wonder and excitement like a new born pup.
What was your inspiration when you created it? What medium did you use? Are you getting the iPad?
by PartlySunnyStudio
Hello again,
I’m so sorry for your fear of clowns…I am terrified of spiders,
so I know how you feel
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about my painting,
you have made my day!!!
I’m not really sure what my inspiration was for this painting…
I just wanted to try an abstract painting. Before “Surely Ye Jest”
most of my paintings were of animals and landscapes. I wanted to
try something different.
I used watercolors on a canvas panel.
I know I’m going to sound stupid, but I really have no idea what
an iPad is, so I don’t know if I’m getting one, lol!
Thank you,
-Rachel
PartlySunnyStudio
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by baconman
The iPad is a device that contains Steve Job’s ego.
Deep Throat Orgasm?
by Thai on February 6, 2010
I always thought that the way they market women’s colors are pretty off the wall. They have another one called, “Super Orgasm” which sounds pretty intense. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a “Balls Deep Blue” out there.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
by Thai on January 10, 2010
It’s a toothbrush holder that has a big grin face on top. 
Optimize Windows 7 Performance
by Thai on January 7, 2010
As much as I love all those animations that came with Windows 7, my computer suffered and pretty much lagged. To cure the sluggish blues I tweaked it a bit:
- Hit Start and search for SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe
- Click on Visual Effects tab
- Customize to suit your needs
My desktop looks like I’m on Windows 98 but I still have the punch of a modern OS.