Tag Archives: PHP

Indulge Me

I’m still pondering the fine points of WordPress 2.3 tagging. Or maybe I’ve not progressed to where I’m even entitled to contemplate the fine points.
If I have any regrets about my many years in information technology, it’s that I’m not as fluent in web apps, and the coding thereof, as I’d [...]

One Year Without the Acidman

June 26, 2006 was the day I learned of the death of the legendary blogger Rob Smith, the Acidman. I read his blog always, commented a few times, and grew quite fond of the crusty old guy, even though we never met. His blog is still up; it was his wish that it [...]

Blinded

My yet-to-be-installed-or-ordered Linux Test Lab had been reduced to a single node for the time being.
SWMBO and friend visited Next Day Blinds, in search of new vertical blinds for the newly spiffied up tbbs-land World HQ, Control Center, and teevee room. Let me explain that WorldHQ has sliding glass doors going out to the [...]

Daytona 500 Pre-Race Hype

NASCAR and the NFL are a lot alike. I wrote here about the pre-game hypage for SB XLI. Not to be outdone, here’s the pre-Daytona 500 coverage, all times EST:
10:00 – 11:00 ESPN2 – NASCAR Now
11:00 – 12:00 ESPN2 – Michael Waltrip Racing: A New Era
11:00 – 2:00 SPEEDtv – NASCAR RaceDay
2:00 [...]

My Minutes with WebIntellects

Maybe I had too much of a baby plan. All I was able to do was ftp to their site. Where’s the mySQL? Where’s the PHP? Where is the user-friendly panel where I could manage my own account? Where’s the HelpDesk?
These bozos are outta here; I’m writing AmEx now, to guarantee no charges will [...]

Another Potential Host Ruled Out

That would be Bluehost. I’d read several good reviews about them, and they’re right up there on a lot of rankings, for whatever good that does. Here’s the showstopper, which contains this little gem:
Problem
How can I get SSH/Shell access on my account?
Solution
Please fax or email us a copy of your drivers license, passport, or [...]

One for One

I’m batting 1.000 for the nascent NASCAR season, after predicting that Tony Stewart would win tonight’s Budweiser Shootout. And Tony had a great run, as he motored to a close victory tonight.
Does this mean that the Fantasy Racing folks can just now hang it up, and send me the trophy money for winning the Spring [...]

Turkey Smokin’ Tips

Scott Chaffin, in a comment on this post, requested some tips on smoking turkeys. I’ve been reading Scott for several years, and I’ve seen his proficiency at smokin’ beeves, hogs, and all types of other protein. Visits to his site have left my mouth watering many a time; he often has pictures of the [...]

Happy Kansas Day

On this date in 1861, the State of Kansas was admitted to the Union. I looked at last year’s Kansas Day post, and every sentiment I expressed there still applies.
I’d love to be back there again, to live out my remaining days amongst salt of the earth people, to be able to see [...]

Bird Check

SWMBO and I just looked at the turkey, now that it’s smoked for 4 hours. Man, what a beautiful sight it was. If I had anything else but the phone handy, I’d have a picture to post along with. Just suffice it to say, this bird is happily smoky. 4 hours more [...]