Tim's Thoughts

Upgraded to 2.9.1

Tim — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:27:44 +0000

Just upgraded my WordPress install to 2.9.1. For some reason, I can’t use the Auto-upgrade feature in WordPress in any of my 1and1.com hosted blogs, but it works fine on a blog I have also installed over at Dreamhost.com. Not sure why, but I’ll figure it out eventually.

Ran into one issue while upgrading here, though. Apparently when I first setup the blog here, I used SQL4 and not SQL5, which the updated version of WordPress requires. There was no way for me to “switch” the version of the SQL database I was using “on the fly,” so I ended up creating a new database with SQL5, importing my SQL database from the old to the new database, then editing my wp-config.php file to change the database information for WordPress. After doing that, I went to the Upgrade page and it saw the new database file, imported it properly, and my WordPress install was upgraded!

Thanks to “Mark” and this page, which gave me directions on importing my database file: http://www.tamba2.org.uk/wordpress/restore/

Eventually I’ll do some work on the template…change that default picture above, get some new colors. Eventually…

Ordered a new Headset

Tim — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:15:35 +0000

I’m going to be doing more desktop videos with work in the coming year or so, and it looks like we may be adding Skype as well, so I saw this headset recently posted at the tech blogs and decided it was worth the $25 or so to

give it a shot.

The FREETalk Everyman headset is Skype Certified, meaning it meets Skype’s criteria for quality sound.Â It connects via USB to the computer, but can also detach a standard headphone jack to connect to an MP3 player if you just want to listen to music.Â I’m interested in seeing how well is works, and will report back.

Greenville Upstate Technology Conference

Tim — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:27:14 +0000

I’m getting ready to present two sessions at the Greenville Upstate Technology Conference today. I submitted to present 2 different sessions which I also presented at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Spring Technology Seminar. The first session is my favorite fun session “Cool Websites for Yourself and Your Students.”Â I’ve posted the links at a wiki at http://timcooper.wikispaces.com/coolwebsites

I’m also presenting on one of my favorite software application that is on every classroom computer and home computer, Windows Movie Maker.Â The session, “Windows Movie Maker, Flip Video Cameras, and You!” is even better than it was a couple years ago thanks to the ultra-inexpensive and very good quality Flip video cameras, which plug in via USB and act as a flash drive.Â The wiki with the resources for that session is http://timcooper.wikispaces.com/moviemakerflip

Wordpress 2.7.1 upgrade is easy!

Tim — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:30:44 +0000

Wow…upgrading from 2.5 to 2.7.1 is easy! Thanks Wordpress.org for such a great upgrade path!

One of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while…

Tim — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:34:39 +0000

You need to take a look at these videos.Â I’m buying the season pass for all 3 Acts on iTunes…well worth the humor and the ability to keep them legally.

Upcoming Reviews

Tim — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:29:14 +0000

I’ve had a great response to my post on the BDA Monitor and my issues with it.Â Most of the traffic comes from the forums of Snapstream where I posted a link to my post.Â

In light of this response, I’m going to try to post some product reviews over the next few months.Â These products include:

SKYFI3 XM Radio and Car Kit

XM CommanderMT

ExactMats for 2008 Toyota Camry

and a few other things… let me know what you think, and what you’d like reviewed!

Funny McDonalds Commercial

Tim — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:11:48 +0000

The funniest commercials sometimes never talk about what they’re trying to sell, and this is a good example of that.

YouTube

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Station…[pic]

Tim — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:18:51 +0000

And you wonder why students around the world are better spellers than Americans! Check out this picture!

Atlanta Braves’ coach Bobby Cox 1 away from a record no one knows about

Tim — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:10:06 +0000

Maybe not the best of records, though…he is 1 ejection away from leading MLB in ejections. I had no idea that Bobby Cox had been ejected as often as this. 130 times! Wow!

Kobe to Charlotte?

Tim — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:20:15 +0000

Michael Jordan has to be jumping up and down right now, since Kobe Bryant mentioned he wants to leave LA and play elsewhere. Rick Bonnell poses the question: Should Bobcats explore Kobe Bryant deal?

Should they?Â I say yes.Â Attendance needs a boost, and Kobe would certainly bring in fans.Â Charlotte can afford him.Â Biggest problem is that it would destroy the development of the young team that Bickerstaff was working on…Charlotte would certainly have to trade several good players, probably Gerald Wallace and their #8 draft pick.Â I’d throw in Matt Carroll too, even though I like having him off the bench.Â And if they act now, they can get Sean May for free!
Can get rid of Okafor, Felton, Brezec, or Morrison, but I could certainly see most anyone available for a Kobe trade.

I don’t see the trade happening, but it’s nice to hope!

Thoughts?