Time for a new change...

I just wanted to take the time to write to everyone and let them know what is going on. In a few minutes I will no longer be posting here. Let me explain.

Since I started weblogging it has always been my intention to post under my own domain name. Dane was nice enough to hook me up with Radio and start me down the path. I put aside my old 'zines' I ran from a plethora of free hosts across the web and purchased my first domain name, CampinGuy.com.

I really like Radio and it's integration with a News Aggregator. It was my intention that "camp" would be created via Radio. Unfortunately, this was not to be. The host I had chosen appeared to be a good deal at first, but later dealings with them have subsiquently cause a change of opinion. In my struggle to get Radio to work with my host I met some truly great people and made some good friends( Joe,Alwin,Wil) and met many great people who weren't afraid to help out a newbie.

Soon it became clear that Radio would never integrate with my host and I was forced to try an alternative. I installed Movable Type. "camp" came alive and I was posting, but I wasn't happy. MovableType didn't offer an integrated News aggregator, something I felt set Radio far above the rest. Over time I tried many other news aggregators and they work fine, but still copying and pasting quickly becomes tedious and tiresome.

Finally the last stone was cast. My host has a problem with an open relay which has all sites from their system banned from sending email to anyone who is authenticating through a reporting service. After writing several emails to tech support, talking one-on-one live to a representative, I emailed the CEO. After 4 weeks and still no response, I've had enough. Emails from my host no longer get through to AOL, MSN, or even the ""radio"" servers.

Last week I began work on a site with some friends. While working on the site I decided to test the servers to see if a CMS such as Radio might be an option for keeping the site up to date. To my utter joy Radio began to upstream.

Here was a host that cost less than my current one, gave me more, and allowed me to use Radio.

In a few minutes I will change the settings and begin upstreaming. The CampinGuy's Radio Weblog will cease to exist. I will no longer post here. Instead, like the phoenix rises from the ashes, a new site will be born. It will be ugly at first as I get things squared away, but soon it will be whole again. I hope that you will follow me over to...

www.dailything.com

 

.Net? .Com? .Microsoft?

Interesting. I see Microsoft has partnered up with Melbourne IT to offer the option of doing a whois/registration lookup of failed URL's.

The only problem is they think $35 a year is a good price to register your domain name.

 

The laws of buying and selling...

The name of the game is Blogshares and the general idea is the same as the stock market. Buy low, sell high. Buying a stock is fun. It's great to watch your stock go up, and sad to watch it go down. In the end though you must remember one thing, you don't win, or lose money until you sell.

So this morning, on advice of my close personal financial advisor, me, I sold my 700 shares of Jenett.Radio.

Original Price: $0.55
Sale Price: $3.16

Original Investment: $385
Gross Return: $2212.95

TOTAL EARNINGS: $1829.14

So. I've more than quadrupled my original investment. Thanks Joe!

 

In defense of democracy and freedom...

Local officials defy Patriot Act
ARCATA WAS one of the first cities to pass resolutions against global warming and a unilateral war in Iraq. Last month, it joined the rising chorus of municipalities to pass a resolution urging local law enforcement officials and others contacted by federal officials to refuse requests under the Patriot Act that they believe violate an individual’s civil rights under the Constitution. Then, the city went a step further.

This little city (pop.: 16,000) has become the first in the nation to pass an ordinance that outlaws voluntary compliance with the Patriot Act. [MSNBC]

 

Fuel smart cars becoming smart money...

Concept Cars Hop on Eco-Bandwagon. At the New York Auto Show, carmakers roll out a pair of concept vehicles designed to give a little back to nature. A new Volvo filters the air outside as you drive it, while a Ford boasts an interior made of recyclable materials. By John Gartner. [Wired News]

Personally I've been wating a long time to see the Toyota Prius. I've heard rumors that it is supposed to be the same size as the Corolla but I have yet to see a picture of it next to any other car currently on the market.

 

Is Canada next...

This is a very interesting piece from Kuro5hin.org.

World's largest oil reserve. Technically speaking the Middle East is not the largest oil reserve in the world. In fact the largest oil deposits are very close to the United States of America. They lie north of the border. [kuro5hin.org]

Now I just have to wonder, viewing our recent pattern of invading countries and fighting wars to secure the nations future fossil fuel power needs, is Canada next?

 

So much for freedom...

Well. The DOJ (Department of Justice) has sided with RIAA (Really Is just Another Anacronym) making your ISP (Internet Service Provider) responsible for what's on your computer.

 U.S. Backs Record Labels in Pursuit of Music Sharer. The Bush administration has sided with the recording industry in its court battle to force Internet providers to disclose the identities of subscribers who may be illegally trading materials online. By Amy Harmon. [New York Times: Technology]

Makes me want to move to Canada. Personally, I don't believe that ANYONE has the right to tell me what should or should NOT be on my home computer.

 

Check this out...
I don't think it's JUST because I'm a hockey fan, but I think this post over at Calpundit about says it all. 

Happy Easter...
Happy Easter to all my friends and family out there. The Easter Bunny was nice enough to bring some more of those Cadbury Carmel Eggs.....mmmmmmm. Sticky fingers again. LOL 

Zac's new duds...

It's not often I post family pictures on my Radio Weblog but I couldn't resist this one. Here's Zac sporting his brand new hawaiian shirt. :)

 

More tests...

I'm running more Radio tests on another computer so let's hope I don't go screwing up my weblog. I really want to see if I can get Radio to work with this host. Then I'll be able to move my weblog off this server. Not that I have anything against the Userland servers, but I'd really like a domain name and I could finally consolidate my weblogs.

A little later...
And...joila! It appears to be working. Now what should I do?

 

Testing. Testing. 1 - 2 -3...

If something weird appears to be going on, it's because I think I've found a host I like that will work with Radio's upstreaming option. So, if things appear funky and all the sudden your aggregator has all my posts from the last month, that's just me changing back and forth running some tests.

 

Mr. Big-SUV-Guy...

Hey Mr. Whoever you are in your big SUV. The guy who cuts me off then pulls infront of me and slows below the speed limit. The guy who sits at the green light not paying attention. This one's for you Mr. Big-SUV-Guy.

Whenever you pass me, you in your big SUV vehicle I think of the gas prices and how you probably pay $75 (30 gallon tank average) to fill up.When I think of the 240 miles (8 mpg city) you MIGHT be able to drive on that tank and the $18 I pay to drive just as far...well...now you know why I laugh when I see you filling up at the gas station.

 

Mmmfffffffffftttttttttttt.....

It's going to be a LONG, SLOW morning.

Even with coffee my ass is dragging.

 

'Tis but a flesh wound...

More Proof That Watched Monty Python. We all know that Iraqi Minister of Information Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf got his job training by repeatedly watching one scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail on a film loop. Saddam Hussein and family now seem to have learned how not to be seen. Come to think of it, so has Osama bin Laden. No, he's not Iraqi, but maybe he came over on movie night or something. Had some popcorn. Caught a couple of episodes waiting for the check. Whatever. Saddam, the kids, Osama - hell, the... [Code The Web Socket]

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