http://stephensykes.us/blog RSS Feed for catalyst developer blog. en-US Stephen Sykes http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/linux_mobile_media_converter http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/linux_mobile_media_converter Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:08:49 -0000 2010-04-04T21:08:49Z Need to convert your mobile phone 3gp video files under Linux OS? Well, here's the perfect tool for the job - <a href="http://www.miksoft.net/mobileMediaConverter.htm">Mobile Media Converter</a> ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/mono_2.6_+_monodevelop_2.2_on_opensuse_11.2 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/mono_2.6_+_monodevelop_2.2_on_opensuse_11.2 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:00:21 -0000 2009-12-16T16:00:21Z Mono 2.6 has been released this morning. This is great news for those of us interested in developing .NET web framework on dedicated Linux workstations, such as the most excellent OpenSuse 11.2. ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/forcing_git_to_ignore_file_mode_changes http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/forcing_git_to_ignore_file_mode_changes Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:54:22 -0000 2009-11-22T23:54:22Z Quick note on Git file mode changes... In situations which require you to change the file mode on your local git repository (example: if you mount a local machine and need to set mode to 777 for... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/jquery_ajax_forms_for_catalyst_apps http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/jquery_ajax_forms_for_catalyst_apps Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:28:02 -0000 2009-10-11T20:28:02Z I've been working on a private, personal project for a few weeks now and would like to share some simple steps for slick, "in-place" form submissions via Jquery. For an example, you can click on ei... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/remote_git_repository_setup http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/remote_git_repository_setup Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:14:59 -0000 2009-08-24T00:14:59Z I've been doing a lot of work moving from SVN to Git for source code version control. The following is a quick and easy how-to for setting up a remote git repository. This example shows how to impo... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/openblog_catalyst_app__github http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/openblog_catalyst_app__github Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:33:56 -0000 2009-08-16T22:33:56Z The Catalyst MVC driven software OpenBlog is now available as open source project at GitHub. Here is the public clone URL: <a href="git://github.com/sasykes/OpenBlog.git">git://github.com/sasyk... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/domain_lister__github http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/domain_lister__github Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:01:12 -0000 2009-08-13T02:01:12Z The Catalyst MVC software driven domain name auction/listing software I developed for MySQLSoftware.net is now available as open source project at GitHub. Here is the public clone URL: <a href=... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/free_agent http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/free_agent Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:16:37 -0000 2009-08-02T19:16:37Z I'm now a 'free agent' and looking for a Perl programming gig. If you know of any Perl shops that might be hiring, please give me a shout! Preferences: 1) Catalyst MVC Web Framework based proje... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/latest_images http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/latest_images Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:05:22 -0000 2009-01-10T02:05:22Z Been a bit busy at work lately, coding away on some new software features, so I'm posting some images from the past couple days. Sunset through 6" reflector with white light solar filter and Nik... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/our_star_01_07_2009 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/our_star_01_07_2009 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:38:42 -0000 2009-01-07T19:38:42Z Couldn't get sun spot 1010, guess I would need a H-Alpha filer for one that small. <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/medium_dsc_0137.jpg"><img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/sta... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/first_sun_spot_of_2009 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/first_sun_spot_of_2009 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:14:41 -0000 2009-01-07T06:14:41Z I just check the latest image from SOHO (see link on left pane) and noticed the first sun spot of 2009 has materialized! Sunspot 1010 in the sun's southern hemisphere is a member of new Solar Cycle... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/solar_filter_first_light http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/solar_filter_first_light Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:20:07 -0000 2009-01-06T20:20:07Z Well, my new solar filter arrived today. Of course the wind is blowing at around 30 mph and the clouds are thick! I did manage to get a quick shot of the sun during a break in the clouds. My first ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/moon_composite http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/moon_composite Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:57:26 -0000 2009-01-05T23:57:26Z Edit: Wrong...I was able to get a few shots in as the clouds flew past at what seemed to be 100 mph. <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/medium_luna-20090105-001.jpg"><img src="htt... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_01_04_2009 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_01_04_2009 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:24:03 -0000 2009-01-05T06:24:03Z Great lunar viewing tonight. Here's 7 images stacked and processed with The Gimp. ;) <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/medium_luna-20090104-001.jpg"><img src="http://www.stephens... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_cloud_animation_01_03_2009 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_cloud_animation_01_03_2009 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:47:46 -0000 2009-01-04T04:47:46Z Captured 14 images tonight of the moon with clouds. Makes for an interesting (if not spooky!) animation. <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/medium_mood_clouds_anim-001.gif"><img s... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/quadrantids_captured_by_peter_lawrence http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/quadrantids_captured_by_peter_lawrence Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:10:32 -0000 2009-01-03T20:10:32Z Here in Mobile, AL the fog was thick so I didn't get to see any of the Quadrantid meteor shower. However, I did find some awesome images by Astrophotographer <a href="http://www.digitalsky.org.uk">... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_with_clouds http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_with_clouds Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:04:02 -0000 2009-01-03T05:04:02Z Looking through some images from earlier today I found one I really like. I shot this just after the jet transit, when some clouds floated through the eyepiece. <a href="http://www.stephensykes.... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_01_02_2009 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_01_02_2009 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:09:03 -0000 2009-01-03T01:09:03Z So after the amazing jet transit photo and the sun set, I was able to get some good shots of the moon just before the clouds rolled in. Here's the final image of the waxing moon, 12 images stacked ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/jet_transits_moon http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/jet_transits_moon Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:59:10 -0000 2009-01-02T22:59:10Z So I went out in the back yard today and noticed the moon was visible. I grabbed the Celestron Omni XLT 150 and Nikon D40 and quickly setup to take a few images at prime focus. Just after getting t... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/venus_and_luna_12_31_2008 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/venus_and_luna_12_31_2008 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:37:47 -0000 2009-01-01T04:37:47Z Luna, shot with Celestron Omni XLT 150 and Nikon D40 at prime focus. <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/medium_luna-20081231.png"><img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/image... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_venus_jupiter_and_mercury_tonight http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_venus_jupiter_and_mercury_tonight Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:51:48 -0000 2008-12-31T22:51:48Z Should be an awesome sight to see... <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/medium_20081231-001.png"><img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/thumb_20081231-001.png"></a> <... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/soho_captures_comet_comet_p_2008_x4 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/soho_captures_comet_comet_p_2008_x4 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:30:54 -0000 2008-12-23T23:30:54Z Ian Musgrave, over at <a href="http://astroblogger.blogspot.com">Astroblog</a>, tells us about SOHO's imaging of the comet P/2003 K2 (P/2008 X4) Christensen. Below is a gif file I made by convertin... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_nikon_d40 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_nikon_d40 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:52:06 -0000 2008-12-22T05:52:06Z Just a few pics of the new toy my wife got me. A new Nikon D40 DSLR and it is soooo nice! I'm still trying to figure out the best settings for night shots, but it won't be long. I also ordered a... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/freakin_light_pollution http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/freakin_light_pollution Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:09:32 -0000 2008-12-22T03:09:32Z OK, I'm really sick of my neighbors stupidity when it comes to outdoor lighting. They have four massive security lights which they leave on every night, all night long! Not only do they ruin my sta... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/hubble_images_ganymede_duck_behind_jupiter http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/hubble_images_ganymede_duck_behind_jupiter Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:03:35 -0000 2008-12-19T07:03:35Z <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/hubble_logo.png" align="left"> This is one of the best anims from the HST I have seen. It's of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, as it ducks behin... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/spitzer_reveals_nasty_star-forming_regions http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/spitzer_reveals_nasty_star-forming_regions Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:34:40 -0000 2008-12-17T04:34:40Z <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/main_site_logo_72x75.gif " align="left"> The latest image released by the astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope shows an area of star-form... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/cassinis_new_look http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/cassinis_new_look Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:52:03 -0000 2008-12-17T01:52:03Z <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/NASA_Logo.gif" align="left"> NASA has resigned the Cassini Spacecraft's web site to help celebrate the new Equinox mission. Lot's of eye candy, so... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/spitzer_space_telescope_two_dimmest_stellar_objects_found http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/spitzer_space_telescope_two_dimmest_stellar_objects_found Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:53:11 -0000 2008-12-11T09:53:11Z <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/main_site_logo_72x75.gif " align="left"> More amazing news from astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope. This time they have tied the record... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_image_from_spitzer_space_telescope http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_image_from_spitzer_space_telescope Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:12:07 -0000 2008-12-09T04:12:07Z <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/main_site_logo_72x75.gif " align="left"> Nasa has released a new image of the M17 (swan nebula) taken by the Spitzer Space Telescope. The picture ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_scope http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_scope Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:20:16 -0000 2008-12-08T06:20:16Z Just ordered this baby today. It's the Celestron Omni XLT 150 reflector. Should be here in a few days, hopefully during clear skies. ;) <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/thumb_O... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/astrocast.tv_episode_9 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/astrocast.tv_episode_9 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:43:51 -0000 2008-12-05T05:43:51Z Astrocast.TV episode 9 (Dec) is out. Here's the details... <img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/thumb_Astrocast-logo300.jpg"> <i>December 1, 2008 - Episode 9 - Astronomy activit... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/spectacular_conjunction http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/spectacular_conjunction Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:23:41 -0000 2008-12-05T01:23:41Z OK, I'm a little late on this post but I've been busy at work. Anyway, here are a few pictures I took of Venus, Jupiter and the crescent Moon on Dec. 1st. <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/sta... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/cassini-huygens_titan_flyby http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/cassini-huygens_titan_flyby Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:43:57 -0000 2008-12-04T07:43:57Z The Cassini spacecraft is scheduled to made another flyby of Saturn's moon Titan tomorrow. Looking forward to some new images and what data the scientist can gather. For an amazing look into this p... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_12_02_2008 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/luna_12_02_2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:37:42 -0000 2008-12-04T02:37:42Z Luna, though my 3" reflector with 3x Barlow, 25mm eyepiece and moon filter. Again, my camera sucks and the video has been compressed so it's no where near what it looks like to the eye through the ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/jupiter_and_its_moons http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/jupiter_and_its_moons Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:24:40 -0000 2008-12-03T02:24:40Z Here's a video I made today of Jupiter and it's moons going though my 3" reflector with 3x Barlow and 25mm eyepiece. It's a bit hard to see the moon to the left of Jupiter because my camera sucks a... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/venus_jupiter_and_the_moon http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/venus_jupiter_and_the_moon Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:38:35 -0000 2008-12-01T02:38:35Z The big smiley in the sky! The photos are taken from Mobile, AL with a Kodak EasyShare Z1285 at various apertures and exposure settings, just after sunset. At the church lot across the street (t... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/space_food_telescope_and_office http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/space_food_telescope_and_office Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:20:23 -0000 2008-11-28T07:20:23Z Just a quick post to show off my new freeze-dried ice cream... <a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/spacefood001.jpg"><img src="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/thumb_spacef... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/template_plugin_highlightperl_v0.04 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/template_plugin_highlightperl_v0.04 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:18:06 -0000 2008-11-16T19:18:06Z Version 0.04 is now available on CPAN. This version adds new [nobr]text here[/nobr] tags for use where you do not use code and also do not want line breaks added to text. http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/endeavour_launch http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/endeavour_launch Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:05:00 -0000 2008-11-15T23:05:00Z It was an awesome sight. I only wish I could have been there to watch it live. Thankfully we have NASA TV! ;) <span style="font-size:8px;"><a href="http://www.stephensykes.us/static/images/mediu... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/quantum_programming http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/quantum_programming Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:06:25 -0000 2008-09-16T01:06:25Z Recently I was able to find Seth Lloyd's (quantum computer scientist) book entitled "Programming The Universe" at a local book store. The book is hailed by The New York Times Book Review as "fascin... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/template_plugin_highlightperl_v0.03 http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/template_plugin_highlightperl_v0.03 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:32:19 -0000 2008-04-25T07:32:19Z Version 0.03 is now available on CPAN. This version fixes a bug where no line breaks were added when no code tags are used. This version is stable and probably will be the last update for a while. ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/domain_lister_v1.0_catalyst_mvc_application http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/domain_lister_v1.0_catalyst_mvc_application Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:14:48 -0000 2008-04-22T03:14:48Z I am currently hard at work developing a new domain name auction, well an offer/counter-offer, application for <a href="http://www.mysqlsoftware.net">MySQLSoftware.net</a>. This system, powered by ... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/template_plugin_highlightperl http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/template_plugin_highlightperl Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:09:57 -0000 2008-04-17T01:09:57Z CPAN Link: <a href="http://search.cpan.org/perldoc?Template::Plugin::HighlightPerl">http://search.cpan.org/perldoc?Template::Plugin::HighlightPerl</a> I just uploaded my new module to CPAN. T... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/fedora_8_linode_server_svn_and_trac http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/fedora_8_linode_server_svn_and_trac Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:28:28 -0000 2008-04-14T23:28:28Z I created this document as a record of how to setup subversion with trac integration on a Linode VPS server running Fedora 8 OS. I am posting the doc here for others who may need help getting ther... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/mysqlsoftware.net http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/mysqlsoftware.net Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:51:29 -0000 2008-04-12T07:51:29Z I spent the good part of two days getting <a href="http://www.mysqlsoftware.net">mysqlsoftware.net</a> setup on my Linode Fedora 8 VPS. Much work went into server configuration for SSL certificatio... http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_blog_up http://stephensykes.us/blog/permalink/new_blog_up Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:57:14 -0000 2008-04-08T21:57:14Z Spent a good deal of time today coding my new blog for stephensykes.us. I'll probably drop the old OpenBlog application as it was just a learning project for me when I started working with Catalyst...