You can get the very latest version on Guthub as the framework is now updated constantly.

• General Changes
  • Fixed a potential parameter injection flaw in the Security Library and strengthened the XSS filter for HTML5 vulnerabilites.
  • Callback validation rules can now accept parameters like any other validation rule.
  • Added html_escape() to the Common functions to escape HTML output for preventing XSS easliy.
• Helpers
  • Added increment_string() to String Helper to turn “foo” into “foo-1″ or “foo-1″ into “foo-2″.
  • Altered form helper – made action on form_open_multipart helper function call optional. Fixes (#65)
  • url_title() will now trim extra dashes from beginning and end.
  • Improved speed of String Helper‘s random_string() method
• Database
  • Added a CUBRID driver to the Database driver. Thanks to the CUBRID team for supplying this patch.
  • Added a PDO driver to the Database driver.
  • Typecast limit and offset in the Database driver to integers to avoid possible injection.
  • Added additional option ‘none’ for the optional third argument for $this->db->like() in the Database driver.
  • Added $this->db->insert_batch() support to the OCI8 (Oracle) driver.
• Libraries
  • Changed $this->cart->insert() in the Cart library to return the Row ID if a single item was inserted successfully.
  • Added support to set an optional parameter in your callback rules of validation using the Form Validation library.
  • Added a Migration library to assist with applying incremental updates to your database schema.
  • Driver children can be located in any package path.
  • Added is_unique to the Form Validation library.
  • Added $config['use_page_numbers'] to the Pagination library, which enables real page numbers in the URI.
  • Added TLS and SSL Encryption for SMTP.
• Core
  • Changed private functions in URI library to protected so MY_URI can override them.
  • Removed CI_CORE boolean constant from CodeIgniter.php (there are no longer different Reactor and Core versions).

Bug fixes for 2.1.0

• Fixed #378 Robots identified as regular browsers by the User Agent class.
• If a config class was loaded first then a library with the same name is loaded, the config would be ignored.
• Fixed a bug (Reactor #19) where 1) the 404_override route was being ignored in some cases, and 2) auto-loaded libraries were not available to the 404_override controller when a controller existed but the requested method did not.
• Fixed a bug (Reactor #89) where MySQL export would fail if the table had hyphens or other non alphanumeric/underscore characters.
• Fixed a bug (#200) where MySQL queries would be malformed after calling $this->db->count_all() then $this->db->get()
• Fixed bug #105 that stopped query errors from being logged unless database debugging was enabled
• Fixed a bug (#160) – Removed unneeded array copy in the file cache driver.
• Fixed a bug (#150) – field_data() now correctly returns column length.
• Fixed a bug (#8) – load_class() now looks for core classes in APPPATH first, allowing them to be replaced.
• Fixed a bug (#24) – ODBC database driver called incorrect parent in __construct().
• Fixed a bug (#85) – OCI8 (Oracle) database escape_str() function did not escape correct.
• Fixed a bug (#344) – Using schema found in Saving Session Data to a Database, system would throw error “user_data does not have a default value” when deleting then creating a session.
• Fixed a bug (#112) – OCI8 (Oracle) driver didn’t pass the configured database character set when connecting.
• Fixed a bug (#182) – OCI8 (Oracle) driver used to re-execute the statement whenever num_rows() is called.
• Fixed a bug (#82) – WHERE clause field names in the DB update_string() method were not escaped, resulting in failed queries in some cases.
• Fixed a bug (#89) – Fix a variable type mismatch in DB display_error() where an array is expected, but a string could be set instead.
• Fixed a bug (#467) – Suppress warnings generated from get_magic_quotes_gpc() (deprecated in PHP 5.4)
• Fixed a bug (#484) – First time _csrf_set_hash() is called, hash is never set to the cookie (in Security.php).
• Fixed a bug (#60) – Added _file_mime_type() method to the File Uploading Library in order to fix a possible MIME-type injection (also fixes bug #394).
• Fixed a bug (#537) – Support for all wav type in browser.
• Fixed a bug (#576) – Using ini_get() function to detect if apc is enabled or not.
• Fixed invalid date time format in Date helper and XMLRPC library.

I bet you are wondering where the hell it is, well it doesn’t appear when you go to unlock your phone, it’s hidden and can be seen by double tapping the home button when the lock screen in on.

I would much prefer it to appear no matter what but that can be sorted in another update.

I kept my eye on a lower budget laptop, namely the Dell Studio XPS 16 but after reading bad reviews about it overheating i decided to go upwards for the Alienware. There were no other laptops that cut it for me. People think Dell aren’t very good but to be honest i have never ever had 1 single problem after owning 3 of their devices (this includes the Alienware).

The main specs of my laptop are:-

• Alienware M15x Gaming Laptop – Cosmic Black
• Intel® Core™ i7 940XM (2.13 GHz to 3.33 GHz frequency range)
• 4096MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [2x2048]
• 1GB ATI® Radeon™ HD 5850 Graphics Card
• 500GB (7,200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
• Windows® 7 Pro 64bit

I mainly wanted a new laptop to do work on and the Studio XPS 16 would do exactly that but i bit the bullet and went for the top of the range Alienware so i could do some gaming as well. Has this given the PS3 some rest? Deffinitely, it’s an absolute power house. Overpriced? Probably.

Presuming you have an Apache server, first off you will need to create a .htaccess file and put the following code in:-

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule (.*) https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI}

What does the above code do? The first lines tells Apache that we want to use the mod_rewrite module, the second line checks whether HTTPS is off, the third line forces https.

Once you are happy simply upload the file to the root directory of your website.

I hope this helps some of you out there.

Although this is extremely useful for managing the database but what about the file system? This is something i’m thinking really hard about as it needs to be totally upgradeable and downgradeable. Maybe it’s time i start looking into something like Github?

You need to invest alot of time configuring your store, adding products, writing articles and unique descriptions for each of your categories and products. I launched the store last May and started to see some earning within two weeks, mainly due to the fact that i chose a not so competitive niche. From last May up until around October i was probably making around £10 per month and then the Xmas season came.

From October to January i made over £300 with Fresh Store Builder and easily made my money back. Hell i didn’t even do any optimisation to the website, i just left it and hoped for the best. Usually that is the worst thing you can do when launching a website, leaving it alone and not doing a thing on it. Alot of people expect magic to happen when left alone but 9 times out 10 it never happens.

Luckily for me, Fresh Store Builder bought all my Xmas presents and i thank Carey, the creator of the script.

If you have a niche idea or if you have a hobby and want to start an affiliate website, check out Fresh Store Builder.

At a time where the UK is feeling the pinch, we’re all trying to find ways to save money! What with the rise in VAT and us recovering from the recession, not all of us are able to spend £££’s on our favourite beauty products. MOD Cosmetics have brought to you a new online store that allows you to treat yourself to those beauty bag must-haves without worrying about the price.

With cheap make up prices from high street brands such as Benefit, Too Faced, Urban Decay, Elizabeth Arden, Barry M, Maybelline, Maxfactor and Rimmel – you’ll be sure to grab yourself a beauty bargain!

They are also offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over £25, so there is no harm in taking a look is there?

Get the look for less.

Check it out, click here.

The first thing that strikes you about FSB is the ease of installation. All I had to do was upload the script folder to my server through FTP and then follow the instructions on the URL which asked me for a few details like store name, categories etc. I’m pretty sure any layman could go about installing this script, though one does require rudimentary knowledge of FTP to get started. However, if you’re still stuck like I was at one point, FSB support will sort you out, or in case you have absolutely no idea, will install the script for you for a small fee!

Having used other similar scripts like Build a Niche Store (BANs), I was quite surprised with original and unique content which FSB requires for all its stores. Though writing this content can be a bit of work, it’s all for the better since it allows your store to be ranked high on Google (sometimes even better than Amazon itself for a particular niche) unlike other store scripts which get branded as ‘thin affiliates’ and are down ranked by Google. If it’s too much work, you could outsource the content writing, which is another useful service FSB offers along with logo creation and script installation. I’ve been burnt by Google on occasion, and the presence of this feature is perhaps one of the biggest selling points for me since Google is a great source of traffic which is otherwise lost with other scripts.

The script itself is very easy to use and offers a degree of customization which is not only comprehensive and deep, but also intuitive. The detailed control panel is unparalleled, offering modification options for nearly everything from adding products manually/automated, creating and editing categories, automating updating of products on a daily basis and editing of the template, so you can get down and dirty with the code itself. Of course, the only flipside to making design changes yourself is the fact that you need some coding experience. However, if you know your way around, the script can be modified endlessly since everything is hosted on your own servers.

Apart from the script itself, the support and community behind the script is fantastic. The private forums accessible on purchase of the script are small but lively with a number of like minded webmasters who use the script. The support team behind FSB is also there to sort out your problems at the drop of a hat, even going as far as logging on to my server to fix a PHP error I had been encountering for a while. The script is also regularly updated for no extra fee, unlike other scripts which are intent on just making sales and do not care about improvements thereafter, FSB is a continually evolving product which has grown leaps and bounds since I first tried it. I heartily recommend it to anyone looking to start an affiliate Amazon store.

Ending this on a cautious note, I would just like to say that though FSB is a great platform to launch a store, you will still need to work on the store in terms of researching the right products and promoting the site. FSB does most of the work for you, but it’s not a magic wand which will cause money to start pouring in right away. The forums and comprehensive guides are great for pointing you in the right direction, but I had to research myself what are the best paying niches and what products actually sell. Buying the script and just setting up a store and adding products will probably not get you any results. After a fair bit of research and site promotion, I’ve been able to pull in on an average $20 profit per day. Without FSB, I’m sure it would have taken me a fair more time and effort to reach where I am today.

Check out my Hair Straightener store called The Hair Straightener Shop where you can buy cheap hair straighteners online!

Here are some of the highlights of IOS 4.

• Multitasking
• Folders
• Even better Mail
• iBooks
• 5x digital zoom
• Spell checking

Get on iTune right now and start updating!

Nick Clegg managed to pursuade me and it’s something that I probably won’t change. It’s a real shame because The Liberal Democrats don’t get much publicity and last night was probably the best publicity they have received.

I don’t think Nick will become the next Prime Minister but that doesn’t mean he will never become one. Let’s see what the next debate brings.

We worked very closely on the project and Carl Rosekilly wanted a site that had a lot of visual impact, yet retain clarity and purpose. He also wanted some javascript animation that would add dynamics to the site. Working on such a visually strong website always provides me with a fantastic challenge and something that I rise to.

It’s a great feeling when a developer and designer collaborate on a project and discuss the options of what can be achieved.

Carl Rosekilly was more than pleased with the outcome of his site and I have to say I am very proud of it too as it really showcases what I can achieve as a developer.

The site can be viewed here:- www.carlrosekilly.co.uk

Please look out for my site too as Carl Rosekilly is creating the visual for me as a favour of me developing his. So we will be working very closely yet again to produce a fully functioning and accessible website and I am really looking forward to it.

Am I happy with that? Of course I am! That’s around £1800. What will I do with the money? Well what I might do is put it into any future projects I might work on, this sale has made me realise what’s to stop from me trying different niches, getting them good page ranks, high in google, 28k backlinks and then selling them off?

All in all I think the sale of Talk Playstation was fair and I’m very happy with the result.

I’ve had some private offers of $3000 and currently negotiating an offer of $3800. To be honest, I’m not really that fussed on how much the website goes for, I just want it out of my hair.

So far more than 600 people have viewed the auction and 28 people are keeping an eye on it.

I’ll keep you updated.

It’s gaining quite alot of interest, I’ve had a few private offers, one being $3,000 (around £2k?) but I think i’m going to let the auction run. I’ve also been looking at past sites sold on a similar scale to Talk Playstation and they have gone for $4k.

The auction is currently sitting at $600 and I only put the listing on last night, it runs out next Monday/Tuesday night, we’ll see where we are at then.

I’m quite happy with what I’ve achieved and learnt from running the site, the stats are excellent. Here’s some of the highlights:-

• Page Rank 4
• 28k backlinks
• 66.72% of the 45k monthly visits come from Google
• Had a steady income via Adsense

Anyway, we’ll see where we are at next week. I did mention just before Xmas that Talk Playstation is worth around $3.5 to $9.5k.

Anyway, I’ve been posting some stuff on here that I may find userful for other developers, whether they know how or not. I wanted to do some alternative row colour for some table results within the system and this is what I did.

Presuming you have a counter such as $i, try this:

$i = 0;
foreach($vars as $var) {
$i++;

if($i%2 == 0) { echo 'class="first"'; } else { echo 'class="second"'; }

On the first row it will add the class ‘first’ and on the second row it will add ‘second’. It will keep repeating this until the last row.

In simple english: The variable $i is 0 before the foreach loop, we check if the variable is divided by 2, we will see if it is odd or even. If it divides, the remainder will be 0, and the classes will echo.