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OpenZwave Multiswitch / Dimmer Switch Update

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Thomas in Z-wave

For anyone using the latest Raspberry Pi OpenZwave Image, the support for multiswitch outlets is limited.  I have not had much of a chance to work on it but I have a quick update to the Basic OpenZwave Socket server that will allow easy control over the switches.  To install, download the zip and copy […]

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Tags: home automation, Openzwave, php
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Interview Questions for LAMP Applicant

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Thomas in Internet

Asking the right technical questions on a phone interview to size a potential hire is always a challenge. You don’t want the applicant defeating you with Google or having to try to code something for you over the phone. Below I compiled some of my personal favorite questions or ideas to ask. The answers might […]

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Tags: examples, linux, mysql, php
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Finance and Quote APIs Open to the Public

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Thomas in Thoughts

There are very few of them out there that are public without an account. The most common – Yahoo’s finance api cannot be used for commercial purposes. We are working on a solution. Anyone have any interest in a finance specifically equities / options projects?

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Tags: api, php, REST
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Z-wave / Open-zwave Update

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Thomas in RaspberryPi, Z-wave

It has been about 5 months since I last wrote about setting up open-zwave / z-wave controller on my Raspberry Pi and I have been extremely pleased with the reliability. I used a simple cron job to turn the lights on at a set time every night and I have had to adjust it a […]

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Tags: home automation, Openzwave, php, raspberry pi projects
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How to Post a Simple Trade with TradeKing’s Web Service

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Thomas in Internet

I am a big believer in the direction that many companies are going with their web services offerings. I love the concept that you can mashup little bits of code and have cool stuff happen like having your phone ring when you just make some bling. This is a simple example beyond the stock ‘account […]

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Tags: api, php, TradeKing API
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Important Life Event

My dog, Nunya, who has a nasal tumorIt is finally time to move Nunya to her own domain and to move my focus. We appreciate all the support through the journey.

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Thomas Loughlin

Just a guy that likes playing with new things on the internet. Graduated with a degree in Bioinformatics from Baylor University but most of my time is spent in the Financial industry.

I firmly believe that everything should be "web-consumable" via web services. I think mashups have many fun years ahead.

Primary reason for writing these blogs is to remind me what I want to play with next and also keep me from forgetting any troubles along the way.

Currently reading: Unutterable

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