http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/ And the geek shall inherit the earth...(Mathew 5:5, sort of) en drpoindexter@gmail.com Copyright 2008 2008-07-26T17:19:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/revision_3_shows_broken_in_my_itunes_wheres_my_diggnation/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/revision_3_shows_broken_in_my_itunes_wheres_my_diggnation/#When:17:19:00Z If you're running into some errors from iTunes regarding some Revision3 shows, let me know if you have a fix...Here's the setup that's causing problems: OS: 10.5.4 iTunes: 7.7 (43) QuickTime: 7.5 (149.5) I re-subscribed to my fav podcast, Diggnation, and ran into all kinds of problems. (Don't ask about the re-subscribe: I'm a douche and accidentally deleted it when "pruning" my podcasts and RSS feeds). I've submitted the bug to Rev3, but no response yet. If you have issues as well, please submit the bug via this form here: Rev3 Support Also, feel free to let me know if I'm just being a complete idiot here and overlooking something minor. Personal 2008-07-26T17:19:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/hillary_is_taking_things_gracefullysort_of/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/hillary_is_taking_things_gracefullysort_of/#When:21:28:00Z It appears as if Hillary Clinton has taken her loss (yes, it's a loss) like a champ...or so she says... Yeah, whateva's. Loser. News 2008-06-11T21:28:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/hyundai_tiburon_o2_sensor_problems_at_28000_miles/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/hyundai_tiburon_o2_sensor_problems_at_28000_miles/#When:12:40:00Z Last Thursday, May 22nd, I was on my way to work when my check engine light (CEL) came on. Now, being that this is a fairly new car (at least by my family's standards) I was immediately worried. I turned the stereo off, rolled down the windows, and drove like a granny until I rolled into work. My first thought was the gas cap, as I had just filled up. Nope, on tight. So, I left early to head over to AutoZone. They are able to plug in their OBD-II scanner and read what codes my car's ECU was throwing. P0130: O2 sensor, Bank 1 -- whatever the hell that meant. So, I'm thinking, is the sensor itself bad, or is it simply reading out of bounds of its settings? Off to the dealership we go, yay 60K bumper-to-bumper warranty!I got an appointment, and dropped off the car this morning about an hour ago. We shall see what the problem really is. The pain in the ass about it is that I had to take off the CAI and replace the stock intake -- just so they won't bitch about after market parts. I read over at the hyundai performance forums that people are about 50/50 with their dealers trying to void their warranties, in complete opposition of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Fingers crossed! News, Personal 2008-05-27T12:40:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/autozone_employees_give_great_customer_service/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/autozone_employees_give_great_customer_service/#When:18:01:00Z I had a headlight go out on my way to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure yesterday. Dang, I hate driving with a headlight out, it looks so trashy. So, today I figured I would pick up a new one. I decided on the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's, and I got a twin pack. Figured it's just as well to replace both at the same time, right? Anyway, took these expensive little guys up to the register, and the clerk told me there was a $10 mail-in rebate on them. I didn't even know, so this was already a great move. Normally, I really, really hate mail in rebates; however, this was just like bonus money to me, so I was all about it! Unfortunately, no one in the store could locate a rebate form. Apparently they came on pre-printed pads, and they were all out. Additionally, something happened to the file they could use to print another form out for me. Damn. Well, these things came up as $53 after tax, and I was really wanting to save that $10. I know, its only $10, but then again, they are only a set of headlights, right? The manager comes out from the back and tells me that since they don't have any forms, and can't locate the file to print one, they will just price adjust the items and give me the ten bucks off...right there on the spot! So, saved ten bucks, and didn't have to hassle with a rebate, nor wait for the small check to arrive, nor take it to my bank and deposit that check. So, to the employee and manager (sorry, I didn't get your names) of store # 0634 in Indianapolis, IN: Thanks for the excellent customer service! Additionally, Sylvania should give you a big thank you as well for taking great care of one of their customers. Opinion, Personal 2008-04-20T18:01:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/earthquake_in_the_midwest_and_people_acting_silly/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/earthquake_in_the_midwest_and_people_acting_silly/#When:18:27:00Z Apparently, there was a bit of an earthquake last night in the midwest. Turns out it's not too far from where I live: Indianapolis, IN. And people are acting a bit silly, I think.The news, of course, was going on and on about how surprising and scary this was. They warn that more could follow. That a really big one could be right around the corner. Oh noes!!!11! I didn't feel a dang thing. Nothing. Of course I was sleeping, but I'm typically a light sleeper as well. Regardless, I get to school/work today, and people are going on and on about this like it's the next Rick Roll or something. Some say it woke them up, some say they felt it, some say they woke up, but didnt know why. I say BS. But that's just me. And, well, this is my site, so I can say about anything. There ya have it; terror in the midwest, scary. Personal 2008-04-18T18:27:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/nausea_induced_by_exams_in_school/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/nausea_induced_by_exams_in_school/#When:18:05:01Z After taking a recent calculus exam, I had a feeling of nausea. Which was strange, seeing as how I did actually get sick at home before I left for class.Anyway, that left me thinking, how many other people suffer from the same thing before/during/after taking an important exam? Moreover, why is it that the exams I actually end up doing well on are the exams that give me that nauseous feeling? Wouldn't that be the other way around? Personal 2008-04-18T18:05:01-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/downloadable_flyers_complete/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/downloadable_flyers_complete/#When:21:43:00Z Okay, the downloadable documents are complete. I decided to offer them both in MS Word format and PDF format. I don’t figure there are too many people who wouldn’t have access to either one. Now to the form updates. Personal 2008-04-05T21:43:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/initial_tasks_at_hand/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/initial_tasks_at_hand/#When:18:45:00Z So, the client has a finite number of tasks they wish to be performed. Okay, well here we go, this time for real… Here’s an image, the first one, from the board (as in my dry erase planning board)… Now, if you can’t read my writing...well, i don’t care...but it is what it is. Personal 2008-04-05T18:45:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/24_hours_of_code_where_do_we_start/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/24_hours_of_code_where_do_we_start/#When:18:02:00Z Okay, so here are the current client requirements.... Let’s update the downloadable forms..... Then lets make sure the forms are cohesive with the downloadable forms… Once this is done, we’ll back up the 2007 database tables again, and mail them (more on that in a bit), then we’ll empty them...you know, for a fresh 2008 year. After that, I’ll create my invoice for the year (it’s cheap man, it’s a charity after all, dang). And then we’ll get onto the good stuff! A whole revision and refactoring of all code to Code Igniter! 2008-04-05T18:02:00-05:00 http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/24_hours_of_code_lets_go/ http://www.davidrpoindexter.com/index.php/site/24_hours_of_code_lets_go/#When:17:56:00Z Today I'm starting a complete rewrite of a previous site. It's a great charity, so much of this is completely free; however, the site was created long ago, and needs a thorough refactoring of code.The site in question is based on WordPress. The clients don’t really use the features of WordPress for the site. Additionally, there are four extensive php forms, as well as a few downloads of documents for the site. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Yeah, CodeIgniter and form validation to the rescue! Stay tuned as I update my progress this weekend on the site! 2008-04-05T17:56:00-05:00