http://contriviad.net a troubleshooter's log and projects en-us Copyright 2002-2011 Craig Davis contriviad.net posting system http://feed2.w3.org/docs/rss2.html webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:44:23 PST http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=33 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=33 I am now on digitalscratchers.com. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:44:23 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=32 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=32 something. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:41:53 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=31 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=31 I am getting back to work on a ton for stuff. For reals this time. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:26:58 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=30 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=30 For a network that prides itself on being the "go to" source for all sports, ESPN is the most biased and irritating network on television/cable (not counting all news networks). Why would a network knowingly hire announcers and broadcasters that hate a specific team no matter who that team plays against? Of course I am referring to the "mothership's"* treatment of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Dan Shulman, Karl Ravech, John Kruk, Buster Onley, and whoever else they exhume from some East Coast graveyard of Satanic whoreship have no intention of fairly reporting the Angels to the rest of the nation. Some say it is East Coast bias but I don't buy that explanation because these "journalists" wet their pants over the Giants, Dodgers, and Lakers. Other's say its because of money; the Red Sox and Yankees just have more fans but Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States (not even counting Orange County, the central coast, and south San Jouquin Valley). So what is it Oh, Powerful network suits? Answer me or I will continue to believe that A-Rod and Pedroia have docked with you at a rest stop somewhere in Delaware. *as Dan Patrick refers to the network Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:29:49 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=29 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=29 Just fixed a whole bunch of minor little quibbles with the scripts. I have to start thinking more cyclically and pay attention. Should I make individual xml rss feeds for individual comics? I don't know. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:08:46 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=28 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=28 I am going on a Bakersfield fact finding and scavenging mission. I hope to get some work done soon. Anyway, I hope to get a neat little writing group bulletin-board thing written while I am there. I also have to edit and rewrite the current super-special secret project. Opera 11.50 is really nice also. I was surprised how much easier my old tank staggers along compared to browsing with Firefox. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:47:59 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=27 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=27 Fabian Euresti's short documentary film Everybody's Nuts will be screened at the DocuWest Film Fest. It is a great short film about Kern County, CA and Mr. Euresti uniquely and personally describes life in the country outside of the Bakersfield metro area*. I saw the movie at the LA Film Fest a few months ago and enjoyed the experience. Everybody's Nuts is playing September 7th , 9th, and 11th (2011 of course) in Golden, Colorado; tickets/further information available here: http://docuwestfest.com/2011films.html * It feels odd describing my hometown that way. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:54:09 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=26 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=26 Actual content coming soon. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:51:16 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=25 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=25 I still have lots to do and I don't really feel like finishing it all right now. I think the major functionality of the site is complete but there are a few final things that I would like to add like gallery, comment, and article creation. Wed, 17 August 2011 05:14:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=24 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=24 Added the about page, contact page, and fully-functional tags. Wed, 17 August 2011 05:03:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=21 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=21 Cool DUDE Wed, 17 August 2011 03:29:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=20 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=20 You can now browse the site using tags. I think of them like keywords instead of SEO advertising opportunities; tags on this site work more like a loose gathering of similar topics across different sections. I would have called them something else, but I couldn't think of a better name. Wed, 17 August 2011 02:33:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=19 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=19 I hope tags work now. Wed, 17 August 2011 01:21:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=17 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=17 You can now view older posts that are no longer on the main feeds. I don't have that many posts yet, but I will. Tue, 16 August 2011 23:05:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=16 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=16 There are a lot of digital art programs available, but I prefer open source programs. I currently use GIMP and Inkscape though I do keep an old copy of Adobe Photoshop 5 installed on this old tank of a computer. Scribus is a great program that I use to create the layouts and pdf files for the Brooding Hipthrust site. Another program I am getting used to is Synfig Studio which is a vector animation program. -GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program. -Inkscape - Vector art drawing. -Scribus - Desktop publishing -Synfig Studio - 2D vector animation and tweening program However, I still prefer my Series 7 brush, bristol board, nib collection, and India ink to any digital art. Tue, 16 August 2011 22:07:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=15 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=15 I have added a multitude of features to the posting script. Tue, 16 August 2011 19:06:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=10 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=10 xml is a bit lame. Just thought you all should know. Tue, 16 August 2011 16:28:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=9 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=9 The rss feed will include all updates from around the site excluding BH and TTF. Tue, 16 August 2011 16:15:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=8 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=8 Things to do: Add some articles. Add some old fliers. Make the site accept approved comments. Finish the post script. Tue, 16 August 2011 16:06:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=7 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=7 I also have a redbubble account. If you were really nice, you could take a look at the t-shirts and prints I offer at that site. It is a print-on-demand site but it looks a bit more professional than cafe press. Tue, 16 August 2011 15:50:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=6 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=6 JJE's site is here.James Telphee's site is here. Tue, 16 August 2011 15:38:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=5 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=5 Here are some neat links:Pirates of MarsRatfistreMIND Tue, 16 August 2011 15:31:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=4 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=4 Just fixing a few dumb errors in preparation for the rest of the updates. Tue, 16 August 2011 15:25:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=3 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=3 The running LOG and comic pages are now up. Tue, 16 August 2011 14:40:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D) http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=2 http://contriviad.net/ind/fileget.php?pn=2 This is the first post made by my new and improved posting set of scripts. PHP is fairly easy, but I feel like perl is more efficient. I think it is all organized well enough but I doubt anyone else would enjoy using this setup. Comments, galleries, and other minor pages will be added next. Brooding Hipthrust is still up and running though JJE and I are thinking about adding a frequently updated comic section or something. If you haven't taken a look at BH3, you should here. Tue, 16 August 2011 14:39:00 PST webmaster@contriviad.net (C S D)