July 2008
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Hosting soon to be resolved
Right now I am in the process of testing my friend’s server with Untitled Image. If all goes smoothly I’ll go ahead and make the switch.
If things go poorly on his server I plan to get the “Home” hosting package on ModHost for $4.95 /month to host both my domains.
EDIT: Thanks to my friend’s server I’m now back online with AndroidWorkshop.com.
Web Hosting Update
I finally got in contact with the server admin for my web host Ambitiouslemon.com here’s what he had to say after almost 3 days of downtime:
The server went down early sunday. Normally we can fix these sorts of software issues remotely using a remote console, but the hardware for that was apparently broken so we didn’t get access to the server until monday evening. We started a...
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The search for a new web host
Since my host for AndroidWorkshop.com has been down since who knows when yesterday I have decided to look for something better. I can’t really complain too much though since it’s been a free service, but maybe it’s time to move on.
First off I’ve already got my domains registered for 2 years through GoDaddy since you can’t really beat the prices. But I hear bad...
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My web host has been down
So my hosted CSS and images are also down for this blog… I hope it’s back up tomorrow, otherwise I’ll have to figure something out. I may have to switch hosts if this continues.
UPDATE: I’ve moved the images and CSS for this blog onto the Untitled Image server so this blog won’t be broken at least.
Right now I’m using GoDaddy’s basic plan for hosting...
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Working on a new Message Board →
Well it’s not really new since I am using an imported “Untitled Image” database that has been in use for a few years. It’s a community for creative people.
The idea is to restart the community using the latest version of punbb. I’ll be working on a new layout for it, and I plan to keep it very lean and fast loading.
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I really can’t wait for LittleBigPlanet to come out on PS3. The main feature of this game is that it can be user generated. Checkout this trailer too.
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The Watchmen: Teaser Trailer; featuring the song The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning by The Smashing Pumpkins.
I love this trailer and song, being one of the only Pumpkins songs I didn’t already own, I had to track it down the moment I heard it.
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WOW 1Password for iPhone / iPod Touch →
I can’t wait for this. I already use 1Password for Mac and it’s really useful.
Hack Your iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0
devteam:
Here you go. [appears to be down for now, we took link down until we can revive the poor wounded server] We’ll be releasing a more official announcement soon, but we wanted to get the tool out there. We sincerely hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed making it :)
Update 1: Just to clear up some confusion over what this actually does: yes, it jailbreaks and unlocks older...
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Batman: Dark Knight Rocks
Go see it! That is all.
Today's drive
Here’s where we are stating for vacation. Google Map
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-7-13) →
Placebo
Silversun Pickups
Battles
Green Day
The Beatles
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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New site I did for work (v1.0) →
It’s now live. I’ve been working all week on this to get it mostly done before I leave for vacation next week. I had the basic design done months ago, but I had to go in and flesh-out the site and layout all the content. I did all my CSS in CSSEdit2.
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How to Run Windows on Your Mac for Free (not... →
Looks interesting. There’s no mention of 3D graphics support or performance, but it’s free and might be worth a look. I’d jump all over this if it supported some games and things like streaming Netflix.
UPDATE: Apparently there’s little to no 3D support… (I had to look at the comments about the Linux version.)
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Enjoying the new iPhone / iPod Touch Applications →
The new iPod Touch firmware is great. So far I’ve only bought Super Monkey Ball, but there are a lot of cool free apps too.
I’m still planning to save the cash to get out of my Alltel contract and get an iPhone with AT&T.
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Watching live coverage of the iPhone 3G launch →
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Korg DS-10 comes to North America in Oct! →
See the video I posted a few weeks ago.
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06/30/08 Time Capsule + Airport Update Fixes Xbox...
The 360 wireless adaptor had never worked with Apple Airport Extreme or Time Capsule routers before. I bought a Time Capsule a few months ago not knowing this, so I’ve been using my old router too for my 360…
Today I just realized that I should test my Xbox 360 on my Apple Time Capsule wireless since the June 30th firmware update. I was right to try, it finally works like it should.
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More Scion xD news
The dealership just called and said they still have had no luck getting an xD in my color/transmission choice (blue or dark grey / manual).
The salesman told me that the shortage of xD’s is also in part because of a shortage of engines; Toyota is focused on the demand for Camry and Corolla, (they use the same engine) thus there aren’t enough engines to go around to Scion. The sudden...
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1UP Yours Podcast →
I enjoy starting my Mondays with the latest 1UP Yours Podcast; one of the best video game podcasts. They are usually out late Friday afternoon so I keep them until Monday.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-7-6) →
Placebo
Silversun Pickups
The Smashing Pumpkins
30 Seconds to Mars
Muse
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr
Hotel Stay Booked
I’m booked for my vacation (week after next) with my girlfriend. We are staying the 15th - 17th in Wilmington NC, just a short drive away from a bunch of beaches. It’s about 7 hours away from home, so not too bad a drive.
We finally finished MGS 4
Last night at about 2 am my friends and I finished Metal Gear Solid 4 after about 21 hours spread out over every weekend since got it. It was a great ending and all aroud great game. I plan to go back and play all the MGS games for my self now. 4 was the gateway drug for me and now I’m a fan.
I got a Nintendo DS
Yesterday I took my silver PS2 slim, a GameBoy SP, and extras to GaneStop since I now have no use for them (my PS3 plays PS2 games) and I managed to get around $100 in credit for it all. They were also running an upgrade special where you get extra trade for GameBoys when you buy a DS. So it made sense to get the DS and “The World Ends With You” as my first game.
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Great Mac Widget: Organized →
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Annoying server PHP issue →
I’ve been testing the latest version of punbb because I’m thinking of ditching the Ning network setup for Untitled Image and going back to basics. UI was on punbb for a long time before Ning and I still have the old database with all the messages etc.
My only real hitch is my server. Apparently the admin has a feature turned-off that is used by the latest punbb for extensions. Now...
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Chrono Trigger coming to DS →
Could be another good reason to get a DS. I’ll start saving my pennies.
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Added Google search to the blog
Now that I have a month worth of posts I thought I should add a search to the blog to make it easy to find posts of interest to you.
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Nintendo DS best games list
With the Korg DS-10 synthesizer being released for the Nintendo DS, I am now really tempted to buy a DS. However I have never really been that impressed with the games before, so I’m going back to take a 2nd look at the best games and see if it’s really worth my money.
-The World Ends With You Perhaps the most interesting DS game. -Geometry Wars: Galaxies A bit casual, but...
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2009 Scion xD to be released in August
I called the dealership yesterday asking about the 2009 model Scion xD. The sales rep who has been helping me didn’t know anything right off hand, but he checked into it for me and called back. He said that the 2009 xD would be out some time in August (I think he said; “By the end of Aug”).
They’ve also preferenced a blue xD at the factory for me, but haven’t heard...