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Monday December 3, 2012
Fixed logic error
So, I have put a Band-aid on a logic error that was making the list of photo albums show all users instead of just those the current user could see. Another aspect of the same problem was that the page was taking FOREVER to load. This has also been helped but still isn't perfect. I'll need to do some serious re-tooling of the code in order to get the performance up where I would be happy with.

As always, thanks for your patience.

Junior
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Monday December 3, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Wednesday October 17, 2012
Expanding Playlists
There is a metric ton of new music floating around in the tubes. Feel free to sample some and see if you like it. New albums by a number of my favorite artists are out (looking at you Ben Folds Five).

There is a new MC version coming out quite soon. Feel free to upgrade to check things out, but since I have my server set up with "Bukkit" (which takes a while to get updated after a major MC release) you'll have to roll back to the old 1.3.2 version if you want to play on my primary server. The JAJ Minecraft page has info on how to do that.

Laterz,

Junior
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Wednesday September 5, 2012
Would you like to play a game?
Plus three movie trivia reference points if you know what film that question came from.

I have upgraded the Minecraft server to 1.3.2. I haven't added a "native" 1.3.x world yet, but the only difference is being able to (very rarely) find emeralds while mining. I have made "General Stores" in the recent-ish maps which allow you to sell diamond blocks for emerald blocks (for a small fee of course). Update information is in the usual place. If you would like to join us just drop me a note somewhere.

J
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Wednesday September 5, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Friday August 17, 2012
Creaky bones
So, I guess I'm not allowed to be cranky any more unless I want to be called a grumpy old man.
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Friday August 17, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Friday August 3, 2012
Back to normal-ish?
Thanks for all the well wishes and such lately. The positive energy was a big help for everyone. Improvements are marked and progressing. I'm finally back for what I hope is a full day of work and will be hitting up folks to help out with things I've committed to over the next few days.

'Til then,

J
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Friday August 3, 2012 at 8:54 am
edited by Donald Little (Junior) on Friday August 3, 2012 at 8:54 am
Saturday July 28, 2012
Server Side
I am now convinced that I enjoy running a Minecraft server more than I enjoy playing. Don't get me wrong, the game is a blast but the new version of the game will be available next week and the veritable fervor in the community around the mods and plugins is more exciting than using the new features in the game.

There be emeralds here.

J
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Saturday July 28, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Wednesday July 25, 2012
Something to read?
As most of you know, I read a fair number of books. I have been asked more than once for recommendations by author or genre. I encourage you to check out Good Reads (http://www.goodreads.com/) to keep track of what you have read, what might be on the horizon, and to compare books with friends. I am on the site so feel free to look me up there.

Also, I often make suggestions on books you could add to your "collection". When I add something new to my collection I'll try to toss up a recommendation here about a new author or series.

On that note, I plan on reading these in the not too distant future:

Stephen Baxter - Flood
David Brin - Existence
Max Frei - The Labyrinth of Echos 01 - The Stranger
Simon R. Green - Secret Histories 01 - The Man With The Golden Torc
Laurell K. Hamilton - Anita Blake 21 - Kiss The Dead (don't judge me!)
Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Books
L.E. Modesitt - Imager Portfolio 05 - Princeps
John Scalzi - Redshirts
Mark L. Van Name - Jon & Lobo 05 - No Going Back

J
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm
edited by Donald Little (Junior) on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Minecraft
In case you didn't know, I maintain a Minecraft server for friends and family (and their kids). This is a casual, friendly server. If we know each other and you would like to check it out, just give me a buzz.
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 12:39 pm
High time...
I am making no promises, but I would like to get a bit more use out of this domain/site that I've put so much into. I'll be trying to make more posts about what is going on behind the scenes (since there are new things up all the time), thoughts, and so forth.

I did want to say thanks to everyone who uses the site and its features. I get a lot of enjoyment (not to mention keeping skills sharp) maintaining and updating things here.

J
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Thursday December 8, 2011
Merry Ho Ho
Just ordered the new Kindle basic after the battery in my Sony gave up the ghost. Guess I'll be able to use the "send to Kindle" feature of the books page now, hehe.

Hope everyone's holiday goes well.

J
submitted by Donald Little (Junior) on Thursday December 8, 2011 at 1:44 pm