July 2009

Web development update

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Tuesday, 7th July 2009 - 2:23

Have created the revised Galway Gospel Choir Site - and it is now up and running.  I'm learning a lot about Drupal along the way as each site has its own quirks and bugs.

Voluntarily re-created a more modern site for the Sunyata Centre in Clare.  At the moment it is just a test site. 

Troubled server times

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Wednesday, 8th July 2009 - 5:19

So for 24 hours now haven't been able to release my latest work onto the existing servers.  Apparently they're doing maintenance but its taking a bit longer than first anticipated.  So will take some time out and work offline for now.

Ahasae Tharu Publishing is officially online!

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Thursday, 9th July 2009 - 5:21
I loaded up the site to find it completey 'naked' of theme! But quickly sorted out the issue and here it is. I will be loading the offshoot sites as they become more complete. At the moment still working on Dakana and Storyteller - haven't started Articles yet though I have a few that have already been submitted!

Sunyata.org Online!

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Thursday, 9th July 2009 - 16:23
Drupal

The Sunyata Retreat Centre is finally complete - we have only to hand it over to Bart & Marion the centre managers.  After completing work on their site I feel like I am more than comfortable making Drupal websites and messing with pre-existing themes.  But I must say, it helps to have an expert at my fingertips!  Thank you SCOR!!!

Spirit Centre Online!

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Tuesday, 14th July 2009 - 12:59
Drupal
charity

After a quick change in theme (different from the one I posted earlier) - the Spirit Centre in Galway have a new website which they are in the process of populating with their event data.  I think it looks fresh and clean and suits the people running the centre as well as those who would want to attend their events.  So ends my run at web designing for the two not-for-profit organizations (to include the Sunyata Retreat Centre which is a registered charity) as well as my trai

Theming in blogger

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Saturday, 18th July 2009 - 10:58
Drupal
Blogger
themes

I'm quite proud of myself that I've managed to update my private blog with a hot-wired theme to look like the Ahasaetharu.net website.

What is this thing... Drupal?

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Saturday, 18th July 2009 - 16:51
Drupal

The sites and sounds of Galway, Ireland

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Monday, 20th July 2009 - 7:46
Galway

Spending our last few days (weeks) in Galway... and I thought to take some photos of my favourite sites and sounds.  Trying out the picassa application and happy with its ability to create custom collages of photos! Means that I can upload one photo instead of a dozen! 

The move is on!

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Tuesday, 21st July 2009 - 16:46
Galway
Paris
Cambridge
So begins the long-way-around transition to the States. We've plans to spend some time with the family in France; travel a bit within the vicinity of Europe; attending the DrupalCon Paris; and finally, heading to Cambridge, MA via Iceland. Attached is a sample of my proud efforts of the last few days - 10 boxes packed and wrapped and ready to go!

Instant Irish Accent...

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Thursday, 23rd July 2009 - 5:22
cool stuff

You think you know your husband, until you find something like this stashed in his luggage! ;) So that's how he does it! (Fridge Door.com)

At Seapoint Apartments... Galway, Ireland

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Saturday, 25th July 2009 - 7:18
Galway
At Seapoint Apartments where our kind hosts Alex & Julie are keeping us for the final week in Galway. Still have some more things to pick up from the old house and to pack the car - but I believe that everything will in fact fit into the small Renault 5 (Cinq). So, its really happening! We're leaving Galway! Thursday night will be our last night and hoping to meet whomever is in town from 7:30pm onwards at Murty Rabbits of Foster St. Will have sandwiches and think they're hosting a BBQ that night!

A night in Dublin

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Wednesday, 29th July 2009 - 4:31
music
art
books

Spent an evening in Dublin to pick up my passport. While there had the pleasure of listening to the U2 concert as well as visiting the Book of Kells, The National Art Gallery of Ireland, and The Chester Beatty Library at Dublin Castle. The latter two are free exhibits.

Folic acid supplementation?

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Thursday, 30th July 2009 - 10:09
folic acid
nutrition
pregnancy
malaria
diet
supplements

As to the benefits of using folic acid - I realise that the number of births was 1.57 per 1000 births (of the 1.3 million studied) in Quebec from 1990-2005 were born with severe congenital heart defects.  This was reduced to 0.90 or 0.97 per 1000 births post fortification.  (They do site a reduction of 6% per year).  Now, let's say 2 babies out of every 1000 births had birth defects - so now only 1 baby out of every 1000 births has birth defects.  Does that mean that adding B12 (folic acid) to our diets will actually be much of a benefit?

Leaving Galway

Submitted by Diliny C.
on Friday, 31st July 2009 - 6:17
Its been a fun & fantastic experience but after four and a half years it's time to go. I'm sad to leave but at the same time, looking forward to creating a new life in Cambridge, USA. The travels in between should be fun as well!