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Movable Type v4.1 vs Expression Engine v1.6
I've been looking into installing the latest version of MovableType (blogging software) .. which happens to be v4.1 .. which is currently in beta3, which was released 2 days ago.The main reason I'm waiting for v4.1 is cuz (copy-n-paste from...
Feeling Gratitude Amid Trying Circumstances
Feeling a profound sense of gratitude, which is surprising, considering the challenges befallen me recently .. such as the tweaked neck and what-not. I don't understand it myself. Perhaps I'm in denial. Or maybe I sense (intuitively) some good news about to arrive from the cosmos. (Wishful thinking?) The neck is still sore/stiff, but it's the least of my worries right now. And besides, there's nothing I can do to make it heal any faster, other than rest. (Tomorrow will be two weeks since I went sailing over then handlebars and landed on my head.)
U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School | An Inside Look - Part II
Far from being coddled, Nuclear officers were taken to task and held responsible. Do you recall the fiasco at Abu Ghraib prison? .. the one where the officers in charge claimed ignorance? before fingering the enlisted folk? That would've never happened under Rickover's watch. He would've had their officer nuts hanging in his office by sunset. Nobody told Rickover, "Sir, I uh, didn't know that was going on ..." .. uh, not if they wanted to keep their jobs. In Rickover's Navy, not knowing about something (ignorance) is *worse* than condoning it.
Difficulty Relating to an Enthusiastic Parent | Skinny-dipping in the Baptistry
Before becoming a dad, I had a job where one of my bosses spoke often & enthusiastically about his kids (teenagers at the time). Despite my best efforts (to suck-up to the boss), I had difficulty relating to his stories. I remember thinking, "If I ever have kids, I need to realize that people who don't (yet) have kids might have trouble relating."
Musings on Being a Part-time Dad & Milestones in Potty-Training
Played Rad-dad the last few days. This was the first time I changed *no* poopy diapers. Woohoo! All poopies went in the toilet. (A beautiful thing.) Let the celebration begin. He seems to enjoy this new activity. "Dada, come look," I hear him call from the bathroom. Eyes gleaming with pride. High-fives ensue. Quickly tho, he dismisses me with a wave ยป "Dada go away." (Plea for privacy.) Sometimes he even slides shut the door behind me.
First Impressions of Head First XHTML/CSS Book
Been studying new "Head First" book on XHTML/CSS .. currently ~200 pages into it (1/3rd way thru), now reading chapter 5. Haven't seen much new material I don't already know (having learned most of my tricks from viewing the source of other web sites). Tho I have learned bits-n-pieces of cool info from the book, especially regarding the names (terms) of things (.. which I've been using for years).
Father's Day 2007 | Not So Happy, Could Be Worse
Father's day. Not so happy, tho. Was kinda hoping the bug's mom would offer me the day with him. But when she came to get him Friday, it didn't happen. Things between us lately haven't been exactly a day at the beach (or a walk in the park). So, can't say I'm completely surprised, tho really thought she'd come through in the clutch.
Installed Norton Ghost 12 & Created Back-up Image, called a Recovery Point
Installed Norton Ghost 12 last night, and (successfully!) created my first Windows-based back-up image (which Symantec terms a Recovery Point).
When Feeling Bad = Looking Good | AKA The Black-belt Syndrome
Been dealing with an assortment of life-challenges recently. Consequently, I've been feeling blue and generally crappy (both physically & emotionally). So you can imagine my surprise to hear so many people commenting this past week (some guys, but mostly girls) how "good" I look. "Say what?" I feel like hammered dog-krap, and naturally suppose I look the same (like krap). Tho apparently not.
Radified's 7-year anniversary | A brief history
Tomorrow (Monday) is the site's 7-year anniversary. If you enjoy the study of math & numbers like I do, you probably know the number 7 is often associated with notions of completion & perfection. Seven years ago tomorrow, I acquired the domain name radified.com. Following day (June 5th), site went live (online). You can read the very first Rad entry at the bottom of this page (archives for June/July, 2000). Fortunately I learned a thing or two since then (tho much of it the hard way > trial-n-error).
Rodeo Dad Snatches Streaking Toddler Mid-Stride with Impressive One-Armed Grab
After wiping clean his little butt, I stood to retrieve a tube of butt-cream from the glove compartment and, when I turned... ... saw he'd bolted down the hill, laughing hysterically, running butt-naked, fast as his little feet could carry him .. which is pretty fast (downhill), considering he wore no diaper or pants to impede progress.
Rad-mobile Won't Start Wet | Changing Spark Plugs on a Porsche 911 Carrera
Last week, I parked the Rad-mobile (aka Porsche-bago) under a tree that's flowering & dripping sap. So I decided to hose it off. Unfortunately I sprayed too much water on the engine (which sits in the rear, on a 911, with vents for the A/C cooler). It wouldn't start.
Learning Dad Tricks & all about Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Been playing Rad dad last few days. The bug is getting to that age where he knows what he wants (and what he doesn't want). No longer can I just grab him and do what I want. Now he must be dealt with. Been looking into Virtual Private Servers (VPS) .. by trading emails with Lunarpages support to learn how that deal that works. Odd how Basic Hosting (which I have now) comes with 350 gigs of storage (which few will ever use) & costs less than 10 bucks a month. Yet a VPS account only comes with 20 gigs storage (still way more than the 2 or 3 I need) .. tho costs $40/month. Seems like the numbers are backwards (you pay more, but get less). So I asked why. Their response:
Proficiency with Software & Setting Root Password for MySQL Database in phpMyAdmin under WAMP5
A big part of Indulging Your Technolust involves learning how to use cool software. Once you have your hardware dialed in, and your system backed up (crucial step), it's time to become proficient with your favorite programs. After you install WAMP (running as localhost) you'll notice in phpMyAdmin (where you set up your MySQL databases) a warning that says you have no root password, saying this is not secure and should be corrected soon as possible.
Lightbox2 Image Overlay (JavaScript)
Test of Lightbox2 Image Overlay JavaScript (by Lokesh Dhakar, from Boston). Click the thumbnail image (of the Newport Back Bay) to your right, and a larger version *should* pop-up .. in a cool-looking overlay, with the rest of the page assuming a smoked-glass appearance.
Disturbing Dream: Barack Obama Assassinated
Regulars might recall a dream I had last year, in November (the 14th, to be precise) .. which said .. well, here are my exact words: Had a dream last night that Barack Obama was on the verge of becoming the first black president (way ahead in the polls), but was assassinated right before the election (similar to what happened with RFK). The dream seemed real. Would be weird if it came true.
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