Changing Theme: StableStart-Black

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Probably because my blog is a subdomain these issues never came up before.

Change the site.master page

1) Replace

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="~/themes/Thumper/images/theme_icon.ico" type="image/x-icon"/>

With 

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="images/theme_icon.ico"
type="image/x-icon"/>

after creating an images folder off the root and copying the theme_icon.ico there. But makes it not so generic.

2) Change

<span class="sitename"><a id="A1" href="~/"><%=BlogSettings.Instance.Name %></a></span>

to


<span class="sitename"><a id="A1" href="<%=VirtualPathUtility.ToAbsolute("~/")%>"><%=BlogSettings.Instance.Name
%></a></span>

 

3) In stablestart.css

margin : 55px
auto;

Becomes 

margin : 0
55px auto;

because we don't like to waste space at the top.
 
Posted in: BlogEngine.NET

CSS HTML PRE formatting – Wrap it.

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If you are using the C# CSS HTML formatter, I recommend changing the PRE formatting to text wrap. See this site for more information.

I just added this to the top of a .css file:

PRE {white-space: pre-wrap;       /* css-3 */white-space: -moz-pre-wrap;  /* Mozilla, since 1999 */white-space: -pre-wrap;      /* Opera 4-6 */white-space: -o-pre-wrap;    /* Opera 7 */word-wrap: break-word;       /* Internet Explorer 5.5+ */}

Posted in: WebSite

Buying DVD media

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For the full story, click here.

[4.3.6] Which recordable DVD format should I buy?

As explained in the previous sections, there are two main formats: "dash" (DVD-R/RW) and "plus" (DVD+R/RW). There's not much difference between them. They both record data and video, and they both read back data and play back video. Both formats are available as recordable drives for computers and as home video recorders. In spite of claims that one format is more compatible with players and drives, both formats are similarly compatible (see 4.3.1). There are speed differences, but it's a game of leapfrog. One format will come out with faster
write speeds, then the other one will match it or surpass it. 16x is the theoretical maximum speed, so the latest drives from both formats are close to the limit.

Modern "combo" drives can write to almost all disc formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW). Older drives write only their DVD format, so you may have to get DVD+R/RW discs for a DVD+RW drive and DVD-R/RW discs for a DVD-RW drive.

The DVD+RW format has a few advantages when used in a computer, but if data backup or access speed is important, also consider the DVD-RAM format. DVD-RAM is fast and reliable, and the discs have an optional cartridge to help protect data. Most DVD-RAM drives also write DVD-R/RW discs, and some "super combo" drives write all three formats.

Posted in: Setup

Fix Internet Time issue not syncronizing.

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This solved the problem:
"The RPC server is not available"

Troubleshooting
Clients not synchronized with servers can occur if the Windows Time service has been stopped manually. To resolve this issue, start the Windows Time service. 

To start the Windows Time service: 1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. 
2. Type net start w32time, and then press ENTER.

Posted in: Setup

GoDaddy – Web hosting account, setup

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1) On your PC create a website, using Microsoft Visual Studio.

2) Use Membership and Role Providers in ASP.NET 2.0. This will create a SQLEXPRESS database and attach it to your [running] SQLEXPRESS 2005 server. (MSDN2)

3) Copy the data from the local ASPNETDB.MDF to your SQL 2005 server on the Godaddy site. (Use Server Explorer and select Publish to provider. steps to follow). 

4) In web.config change both your LocalSqlServer (which points to the Membership and Roles tables) and any other connection settings you may use to point to the Godaddy SQL server.

5) Copy Web Site to upload your files. NOTE: Don't copy your App_Data folder, as this is your local data, which the SQL 2005 server will replace.

Posted in: Setup

Mandarin Design – MICHELLE GOODRICH

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=== Bio/Funeral Notice ===
http://www.legacy.com/SacBee/DeathNo…sonID=18281230

GOODRICH, Michelle Elizabeth
Born November 21, 1953. Entered into rest on June 25, 2006. She is
survived by her loving Rob Wooliscroft, and her daughters Karyn (Mike
Wilbur) and Lanissa (Willie Spencer). Grandmother of Nathan, Anna,
Samuel, Abby, Sara and Ryan. She was a generous and talented person who
was many things to many people. "Michelle" to her friends, "Micki" to
those who knew her longest, "Grandma Micki" to the grandbabies and
"Mandarin Meg" to bloggers worldwide. She started her career with the
State of California, and this career path led to her passion for the
web and helping thousands create their sites. She was known throughout
the world for her helpful tips and assistance on her Mandarinde
sign.com. Michelle loved to create things – whether a blog, a painting
or music. She was an avid gardener who could and would make everything
grow. There was no need to call a florist, as you could go pick in her
garden. She never turned away from a stranger and was always friendly
and helpful. She would give you all she had to give at any time. She
was truly loved and will be deeply missed. Family and friends are
invited to attend funeral services on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 3:00 PM
at River Cities Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule Street, West Sacramento, CA.
95691. There is no "Lieu of flowers", Mom just loved flowers too much.
Published in the Sacramento Bee from 6/28/2006 – 6/29/2006.

Some good things will last forever…
http://web.archive.org/web/200604280…com/index.html 

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