Run WordPress and Ruby on Rails using Apache

  1. Install a LAMP server with apache 2.
  2. Install Rails
  3. Install and Setup WordPress
  4. You should see wordpress here: http://example.com
  5. Then, add this to your apache config’s Virtualhost section:
    1. ProxyPass /fakerubypath http://127.0.0.1:3000
  6. Now, start your rails server
    1. ./script/rails server
  7. You should now be able to see your ruby site on: http://example.com/fakerubypath

I set mine up: wordpress and rails

 

Fantastic Thrift Store – Hours

Fan-tastic Thrift Store Hours
Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: CLOSED

I thought I would call and post what they said since I I couldn’t find the store hours for Fantastic Thrift anywhere online.

Roasted Winter Squash Recipe

Roasted Winter Squash
Roasted Winter Squash

Recipe:

  • Winter Squash, or really anything gourd-like.

The spread on top contains:

  • Some of the squash seeds
  • Sage
  • Something spicy, i used jalapeno, but you can use anything with kick, or don’t.
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • A little oil (olive)

Instruction:
Cut and place squash on cooking sheet, cut/grind up the remaining ingredients, add oil. rub on top.
Cover with tin-foil to prevent burning.
Cook for ~20 min.
Uncover and cook till golden brown/not burnt. (~10)

Bonus tip: throw in the rest of the seeds to cook them too.  They are a good snack.

Free Webcam Security – Dorgem – WinSCP

This is how you setup a free home security webcam using dorgem and winscp.exe.

First Download:

Next Configure Dorgem:
Most people are going to want to use the “Web Server” option. This will setup a webserver with your webcam on it…. Pretty straight forward.

But, when I was looking this up, I couldn’t find anywhere that tells you how to use WinSCP. So here I go:

First Configure WinSCP

  • Open WinSCP
  • New
  • Type in all the correct info in session
  • Make sure you set a default folder under Environment->Directories->Remote Directory
  • Save… and remember the name of the session
  • Connect and make sure you set it to remember passwords and everything

Second Configure Dorgem:

  • Open Dorgem
  • Preview the source
  • Click “Store Settings”
    • Add
    • External Program
    • Name it something to remember
    • Check Enable
    • Command: “C:\Program Files (x86)\WinSCP\winscp.exe” name_of@winscp_session.com /upload %s /defaults
    • OK
  • Click “Capture Now” to test it out.
  • You should now see a tmp file on the WinSCP server.
  • If you dont, then you might want to try changing the path to WinSCP in the command or double check the name of the stored WinSCP session in the command.
  • Then, you can enable motion detection under “options” on the main screen

Hope this helps some people!

Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz – Review

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If you like music, you will like The Age of Adz.

Review over.

Don’t just sit there and be baffled by my excellent review, go buy it!!!!!!!

Also, I created a YouTube Playlist.

What is the Percentage of the World going to College?

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Disclaimer: I am not a statistician, I am merely interested. If you have any better numbers, let me know.

Students Enrolled (2007):
18 200 000

World Population:
1995: 5 713 073 000
2000: 6 115 367 000
Average(2007): 5 914 220 000

Percent of World Population Enrolled in College:
18 200 000 / 5 914 220 000 = 0.0030773288
or 0.308%

Sources:
http://howtoedu.org/college-facts/how-many-people-go-to-college-every-year/
http://esa.un.org/unpp/

How to Find New Music

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Here are my sources: (in order of reliability)

  • Last.FM / Pandora Internet Radio – I suggest using Last.FM because it’s more social. You can see what others listen to. Here is my Last.FM
  • Spinner CD Listening Party or Aol – These are AWESOME. They are a good way to listen to full CD’s before they are released.
    A good way to expand your ears.
  • NPR MusicAll Songs ConsideredSong of the Day, Concerts, Interviews are an awesome source of new music information. Plus they are really cool and funny.
  • Metacritic – Takes a bit of searching, but a great place to see what is Acclaimed.
  • Best of …. Lists – It’s always good to hear what others liked last year. Chances are, you will like it too!
  • Billboard – I go here when I want to find pop music. It beats listening to top 40 radio.

Then, when you find music. Buy It For Cheap On Amazon (Current Bestsellers)!

Hit up the Comments:
Please let me know of your favorite source. I’ll update the post with recommendations!