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Title: Ajax and PHP - Forms and JavaScript Limitations
Contributor: J.D. Campbell
Contributor URL: http://www.phpbuilder.com/
Date Uploaded: December 29, 2008
Description: This tutorial covers the limitations pertaining to how HTML forms operate within Ajax dynamic content and what type of JavaScript can be used in Ajax-generated content.

Title: Library Detector for Firefox
Contributor: Paul Bakaus
Contributor URL: http://www.paulbakaus.com/
Date Uploaded: December 22, 2008
Description: Detects what JavaScript libraries are being used on the current page and displays the result as icons with detailed tooltips in the statusbar. Currently supports jQuery, jQuery UI, Prototype, Scriptaculous, Dojo, YUI, Qooxdoo, MooTools and Spry.

Title: Hex-to-RGB Conversion
Contributor: Alexei Kourbatov
Contributor URL: Linuxtopia
Date Uploaded: December 19, 2008
Description: Use this script to convert a hex color string to numeric RGB values of the same color. Great for matching colors. Easy to implement!

Title: qooxdoo and SproutCore Frameworks
Contributor: Rob Gravelle
Contributor URL: http://www.webreference.com/
Date Uploaded: December 17, 2008
Description: This overview of JavaScript Framework libraries is designed to help you make a more informed decision when choosing the right Framework. This fourth installment of the series presents an overview of qooxdoo and SproutCore.

Title: Using JavaScript To Call PHP Database Routines Between Windows
Contributor: Alan Gruskoff
Contributor URL: http://www.phpbuilder.com/
Date Uploaded: December 15, 2008
Description: This tutorial shows how to create a select or dropdown list for use with database routines. Learn how to gather input in one window for processing in another window.

Title: DD_roundies
Contributor: Drew Diller
Contributor URL: http://www.dillerdesign.com/
Date Uploaded: December 12, 2008
Description: Create rounded corners, without the use of images. Target designated classes and ids. Very easy to implement. Script is heavily commented for complete understanding.

Title: Day of Week
Contributor: Alexei Kourbatov
Contributor URL: Linuxtopia
Date Uploaded: December 10, 2008
Description: Use this script to calculate what day of the week a given date occurred. Can be used for past or future dates.

Title: Dojo, Rialto and Spry Frameworks
Contributor: Rob Gravelle
Contributor URL: http://www.webreference.com/
Date Uploaded: December 8, 2008
Description: This overview of JavaScript Framework libraries is designed to help you make a more informed decision when choosing the right Framework. This third installment of the series presents an overview of Dojo, Rialto and Spry.

Title: Banner Rotater
Contributor: Scragar
Date Uploaded: December 5, 2008
Description: Use this script to rotate your banner ads. Just set the images, URLs and the delay time. Very easy to implement.

Title: Introduction to PHP and Ajax
Contributor: Anthony Corbelli
Contributor URL: http://www.phpbuilder.com/
Date Uploaded: December 3, 2008
Description: Ajax is a collection of technologies which allows a script to communicate with a server in real time. This series is an introduction to the power of Ajax. If you have mastered basic JavaScript, you can begin to use it immediately.

Title: Testimonial Container
Contributor: Will Bontrager
Contributor URL: http://www.willmaster.com/
Date Uploaded: December 1, 2008
Description: This script creates a nice little format for displaying testimonials. The container is initially displayed in a collapsed stated, and then expanded for the entire testimonial. It can also be used to highlight comments, featured products or news stories. Easy to implement. A nice addition to any site!