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Resurrecting a Laptop for Development

Tinsley — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:04:10 +0000

I have an old single core laptop that doesn't get a whole lot of use anymore, partially because it is dated (purchased in 2006) and partially I've never really adapted to using a laptop as a general purpose computer. Increasingly, however, I find myself in need of a laptop either when I want to get some work done when I'm away from home, or when I need to take my Continue reading →

New Host

Tinsley — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:18:22 +0000

I'm in the process of moving this site from my awful shared host to a shiny new VPS. Expect downtime, errors, unexpected behavior, and sudden explosions Continue reading →

That Time of the Quarter

Tinsley — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:46:42 +0000

F.I.N.A.L.S. F%*k I never actually learned s&^t. Back in one week Continue reading →

Happy Birthday To Me

Tinsley — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:39:58 +0000

BWI, blogging while intoxicated Continue reading →

Feedback

Tinsley — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:05:59 +0000

After the release of SimpleMail I immediately experienced a problem that I imagine is shared by many developers: lack of feedback. Though I greatly appreciate all of the comments, suggestions, and bug reports (especially the bug reports) I know that for every one person that experienced a problem and reported it, five people experienced a problem, uninstalled the plugin and never thought about it again. I found myself constantly Continue reading →

EverythingDev

Tinsley — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:17:26 +0000

As I mentioned in a few previous posts, I am interested in finding tech writers and starting a group blog. The site is now up, though it is somewhat lacking in content (partially because I am still searching for writers). You can find information on how to apply to be a writer on the site: EverythingDev.com Continue reading →

Looking for Writers

Tinsley — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:28:07 +0000

I'm interested in starting a programming and development blog. Rather than going it alone as I am with this blog, I'd like to have a few writers working with me to generate new content. I will be providing the domain and hosting (I'm in the process of setting up the new site now). Requirements are as follows:

Strong writing and communication skills (in English)
Interest in web

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I Just Took a PHP Test…

Tinsley — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:00:15 +0000

So I was going through the process of signing up on a freelancers website, and the site offered various tests meant to prove proficiency in a given subject. I decided I'd give it a try so I took the PHP5 test. 30 minutes later I found out that I passed and did better than 66% of people that have taken the test. The only problem is that of the 40 Continue reading →

Organic

Tinsley — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:48:13 +0000

I take no issue with cage free eggs or vegetables grown without exposure to pesticides, but I do take issue with the word organic when used to describe food.

"I can't eat that cheeseburger because it is not organic."

"Really!? Its not relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms? To think that I went my whole life thinking beef was from cows." Continue reading →

Will Code For Food

Tinsley — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:54:27 +0000

A few months ago I quit my day job in favor of dedicating more of my time to school. Seeing as how after three months my cash reserves are all but depleted I've decided to offer my services to anyone in need (PHP, Java, SQL etc). Check out the For Hire page for more info Continue reading →

Adjusting the Curve

Tinsley — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:01:04 +0000

Every time I have an exam, I show up to class and place my scan tron and number 2 pencil on my desk, in plain sight. This is perfectly normal for exams that require a scan tron, but in those that don't it may cause people to run to the bookstore and then arrive once again ten minutes late, clearly exhausted. Continue reading →

I’m Not A Crazy Person…

Tinsley — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:00:38 +0000

Some people dream of buying a house so they can raise a family, buy furniture, decor and electronics, or just so they have a place they can call their own. When I think of buying a house only one thing comes to mind: Lawn Gnome Army. Continue reading →

Need I Say More…

Tinsley — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:20:54 +0000

I feel as if my life's aspirations are suddenly within reach. http://www.swordsofhonor.com/ca-30-61.html http://www.swordsofhonor.com/9thcehovihed.html Continue reading →

Out Sick

Tinsley — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:52:58 +0000

I've been fairly sick for about a week now, at its worst I had a slight fever and a bad cough. I'm recovering now. More content soon to come. P.S. I've recently discovered Frosted Mini-Wheats, they are delicious Continue reading →

Stuff that Matters

Tinsley — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:10:35 +0000

"What we fight with is so small, and when we win, it makes us small. What we want is to be defeated, decisively, by successively greater things." "Focusing on big goals rather than on making money, and on creating more value than you capture are closely related principles. The first one is a test that applies to those starting something new; the second is the harder test that you must pass Continue reading →