MODX and .htaccess files

Everytime I launch a new site in MODX I inevitably return to the last site I build and copy the .htaccess file from, adjusting as neccessary. Instead, I am just going to post it here for my sake and yours. Continue Reading

Pseudo Cell Service In Hong Kong -- Cheap

I recently took a trip to Hong Kong was looking for a way to at least be able to text and email on the go. Problem: my US Virgin Mobile phone doesn't support SIM cards so I couldn't just buy one on the street and run, but I came up with another solution. Continue Reading

Sympathy for the Israelites

I just finished the first three books of the Old Testament. Normally when I read through these I've always thought, "Gee, what blockheads these Israelite people were. What exactly does God have to do to get their attention?" However, this time through I've …
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Windows 8 Developer Preview

Microsoft is finally embracing openess, at least in the course of development if not in a Gnu sense. I downloaded Windows 8 Developer Preview a couple of weeks ago to run in a virtual machine. After much frustration I finally installed it on the bare metal.…
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Win8 Bluetooth Stack Improved

One Meaning, Many Words

Entertainment Center for Sale

Limits of Growth on Earth

Don't Need Daddy's Help

Happy Birthday DOS