So I’ve tweaked the backend a little, enlarged some input boxes and redone all the CSS, man what a mess! I would rewrite the whole thing from scratch but I doubt it would work properly afterwards. There’s a slight problem with the RSS feed, the links that are generated don’t quite work as it is no longer possible to call a post id via the address bar. Need to find a way to have the ID number parsed from the address bar in to the JavaScript for the AJAX functions.

Still no closer to implementing an RSS aggregator, the script I had doesn’t seem to like having it’s functions echoed later in the document, nor does it like having the feed variable set in another file (or a database for that matter). I have no intention of displaying other people’s content here, but I would like the CMS to support it. The only other thing on my To-Do list is add support for commenting, which shouldn’t be too hard. I’m also going to add an option in the backend to switch between ‘blog’ and ‘site’ mode, where either the most recent entry or the first entry is displayed by default.

I got evil-incarnate installed successfully, can’t believe you still need to edit a text file and upload it before you start the install. I thought this would have been addressed by now, as with most bloatware.

The AJAX side of things is merely a theme called Bloxpress, I have seen some other adaptations that are a little more advanced. But these seem to require too much mucking about to get installed and working properly, I’m sure we’ll start to see entirely AJAX based CMS’s real soon. The best mix of old and new that I have found is the unofficial V2 of the popular “Kubrick” theme. I’m currently working on a Web 2.0 themed template for this site, really just to poke fun at all the cliches of the style (gradients anyone ?).

AJAX Blog Demo

AJAX. What a name. Who the hell picked that? I suppose it doesn’t matter what it’s called, just what it means… Web 2.0. Ever used GMail ? Checked out Yahoo lately? I think it’s time I knuckled down and learned XHTML, even though I have enough trouble keeping my code in line.

I’m installing evil-incarnate at the moment to check out some AJAX plug-ins / themes. If I come accross anything interesting I’ll link it later.

Yeah I’m sitting in my bed, with the Mac. Wireless is one of the best inventions since buttered bread. I’m still not over the flu, I think my meds are starting to wear off. I should probably spend a few days rugged up and try to get some rest, but it’s so boring.

So tomorrow is Sunday, what have I accomplished this weekend? Nothing. As usual. Cleaned up a bit I suppose, and given a lot of thought to my financials etc. Looks like I’m going to sell my main gaming PC, after I rip out the processor and graphics card of course. I don’t use my desktop(s) enough to warrant having two heavy duty machines, and I could really use the extra cash. That is to say, my savings account could really use the extra cash.

I’m not sure which direction work is taking me, or even if it’s worth it anymore. I’m not sure about a lot of things anymore….

Yeah I’m pretty sick. Spent $30 on drugs today at the chemist, I don’t think they’re working. Bought some Codral Cold & Flu, Neurofen Plus painkillers, and a bottle of heavy duty cough mixture. You know Codral has those daytime tablets and night time tablets? Yeah well you can buy just the night time ones by themselves now, so I got those because they seem to do more. Cough mixture tastes like shit, especially when you drink it from the bottle.

Well I made it in to work today at least, managed to get a fair bit done I think, all things considered. Not sure what’s on the cards tomorrow, probably more order processing and stock organising, as long as I don’t have to actually go anywhere, I should be alright. Time to go take some more drugs I think…