"Murphy was an optimist!"
Of Grasshoppers August 28, 2007 6:54 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: Destiny?
Master: Puppet show.
Ridiculous ColdFusion/Webserver behavior August 28, 2007 11:13 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : ColdFusion, HTML, Programming, TechnologySolved! I had a conditional statement that would insert the following code into the <head> on one template: <base href="http://<cfoutput>#application.gDomainName#</cfoutput>"> Still doesn’t explain why it breaks.
Original problem: I have a bizarre situation and I am clueless on how to fix it. I have written an application that works fine on my development server. On the production server urls with cgi variables are behaving strangely. I have set up two ways to test the behavior. The first is in the application structure of application.cfm->index.cfm->included_file_with_href.cfm The href submits to itself like this: <a href="index.cfm?this=that&you=me&foo=bar">the link</a> I have include a <cfdump var="#url#"> as line 1 of the application.cfm. When the link is clicked the dump shows:
| struct | |
| amp;foo | bar |
| amp;you | me |
| this | that |
Now I created a test.cfm under the same directory structure so that it is influenced by the same application.cfm (remember, the one with the cfdump at line 1): application.cfm->test.cfm and it submits to test2.cfm and the dump comes out as expected:
| struct | |
| foo | bar |
| you | me |
| this | that |
So what would cause ampersands & to remain as & in one scenario but translate to & in another case on the same server? This makes no sense whatsoever!
The URL has to be getting screwed by either the web server or the ColdFusion MX7 server. Neither makes sense. Yes 7.0.2 hot fix 2 has been installed. IIS is current.
Other references: See also
add a commentStress Testing August 28, 2007 10:37 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeI could really go for a boring job today.
add a commentMy brother lives in South Carolina August 28, 2007 9:48 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, Publishing, VideoI don’t understand the question.
add a commentUnrealistic Movie Expectations August 28, 2007 9:31 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, TV / MoviesThis may not really be Haslam. Sounds like a spoof comment in jest at the money Haslam stands to make from the theatre.
I think the movie theater is a great idea. I plan on going at least twice a week and can’t imagine why everyone else won’t do the same!
P.S. I’m sure you will be there at least that much.
— Bill Haslam
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But, in case this is not a joke comment, I will give an answer. And the answer is because when I take my family to the movies, I drop a C note and I don’t have $10,400 per year to spend on watching movies.
add a commentThe Regal Riviera Opens – then closes… August 28, 2007 7:46 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Juggling, Of InterestI had the pleasure of being invited to join Michael Messing as walk around entertainment for the Regal Riviera’s Open Ceremonies. I am pictured at Knoxnews. Saul Young is a fun photographer! (Note to Scripps: I would have bought the picture to use in this post but you don’t offer a digital purchase option). The event was divided into a public area and a VIP area. Unfortunately, the crowd in the public area was sparse and seemed to consist mainly of people who were "just walking by" so my juggling was concentrated in the VIP area. When the news crews started filming I was holding some very heavy juggling balls so I found myself doing endurance juggling. I faired well but dropped on camera (that always bugs me). Trying to juggle 3 pounds for more than 3 minutes straight without dropping for an out of shape, out of practice juggler is a feat unto itself! As the evening started to close, the crowd and turned sparse enough that I felt good about pulling out the torches. The Knoxville Police Department took a special interesting in this fiery activity. Maybe it had something to do with the original Riviera burning down in 1963.
The power went out shortly after the movies began but unlike certain conjecture, the juggler had already left the scene. The power returned a couple of hours later. Some discussion.
I like the look of the theatre both inside and out. The sign does not look cheap or cheesy. Looking south on Gay Street makes a pretty picture with the Tennessee Theater and the Bijou. The inside looks like a Regal theatre; nothing more, nothing less. As a college student, I recall having to take the bus to the 4 screen theatre which is now a furniture store beside Stephens Audio on Kingston Pike. That was an embarrassing way to have a date. Hopefully UT students will help make this theatre viable because I have my doubts about the downtown populace being enough to support it. Personally, I would like to see downtown a vibrant area for all kinds of theatre. ( and yes, I spell it theatre on purpose )
1 comment so farSign Up Quickly August 28, 2007 6:25 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Cool Sites, Of Interest, Software, TechnologyTwitter is awesome. That comes from someone who hated the concept in the beginning. Yuwie is no trying to make the scene. Yuwie is a referral based, paid social network. Personally, I don’t see myself using it much but I still want everyone to sign up under me!
3commentsJam ahon August 27, 2007 11:55 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Music, Of InterestThank you Pandora! Without you, I doubt I would ever focus enough to get anything done.
add a commentHow do you feed? August 27, 2007 10:14 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Blog, Publishing, TechnologyAre there any negatives, aside from the reliance on someone else’s service, to using http://www.feedburner.com/?
3commentsDear Sarah August 27, 2007 7:01 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Amy, Daily Life, Family, Of Being Dad, SarahThank you for saving my butt today. No child should have to go to school after having Dad do her hair. Amy owes you a big one!
add a commentI sleep deprive myself August 27, 2007 7:00 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeSo today is important. Beyond important! But it comes pre-loaded with plenty of interruptions. I should spend the day preparing for my performance particularly since Ian has set the bar pretty high. Btw Ian, thanks for the good words! To make today work, at 2am I started trying to get out of bed. What a mistake! I basically took away from myself, and probably my wife, 4 hours of decent sleep. Seems some lessons are never learned.
add a commentOf Grasshoppers August 26, 2007 5:11 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: The walls are closing in!
Master: Get rid of some stuff!
Where do you get your fake news? August 26, 2007 1:30 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestWith BatBoy retired and Weekly World News out of business, Newscoma encourages PZT!
1 comment so farThe Difference Between Women & Men August 25, 2007 6:17 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, Philosophy
I tried to find a source for attribution but this picture is pretty much in the public domain now. It’s everywhere!
Happy Anniversary Cathy! August 25, 2007 4:43 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cathy, Daily Life, Family, Holiday
Cathy and I dated for a year and a half and then were married on August 25, 2001. Our story is published along with more details of our meeting. Cathy makes me very happy! I cannot believe that it has only been 6 years that we have been married. I feel like we have been together our whole lives! My Busy Body Book warned me of our anniversary yet I failed to shower her in gifts. So tonight, I am painting the bedroom! (no, that’s not a euphemism!)
Cathy I love you!
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