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Re: How to install MySQL on Ubuntu/Debian

jesseBENEDICT — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:55:44 -0000

An icon won't be dropped on your desktop after installing/setting MySQL up.

From the terminal, you should be able to just type:

which mysql

If all is well, it should be in /usr/bin/mysql.

If you want to really use an "iconified" means with which to work with MySQL (from a client perspective), you could:

1) Create a launcher icon: it opens Terminal and executes the command you specify, such as "mysql -uroot -ppassword"
2) Install PHPMyAdmin and access the MySQL database through your web browser of choice.

Re: How to install MySQL on Ubuntu/Debian

jesseBENEDICT — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:52:35 -0000

After installing, it should ask for the root password. If you have gone past this point try the following:

mysql -uroot -p

(IE, do not include localhost)

If you get the MySQL prompt you can definitely begin locking down root's access. I recommend installing phpmyadmin, as well, as so you can 'graphically' manage the user accounts (even root).

Re: SOF Observed

jesseBENEDICT — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:04:17 -0000

I find what NORAD has done and has evolved into what we know as "Santa Tracker" to be very interesting: even if for a mild, internal giggle as my seven and three year old boys gaze into the screen.

This year, especially, my eldest (almost seven) seemed to care less about what one may call the Media Santa, but that the magic was happening. In the morning he exclaimed "SANTA HAS FINISHED AUSTRALIA!" He observed the world maps and I could see the calculations behind his wide eyes.

Later, during our community's Christmas Eve gathering, he incessantly passed notes to each of us proclaiming that "CHRISTMAS IS NOT ABOUT PRESENTS!!!" I smiled and for the first time in almost a decade, I felt that warm glow in my chest. Returning home in the evening and under the loving guidance of his mother, my eldest son examined the map with extreme intensity: it was time to prepare for a day of much celebration.

I suppose the point is that for as cute, interesting, "child motivating", or whatever one may classify this NORAD project as, it seems to jolt in me... "Be like children." How does this all tie together? Sure, the kids are excited about opening their gifts and giving gifts, but that is the smallest portion of the day. Indeed, my eldest son and his trouble-making brother both illustrated this to me in the sense that it was not a greed of goods, but a greed for experiencing good that came through. The religious importance, the symbolic opportunities, and the love of family coming together is what I took as my own precious gift this year from my two, very special boys.

NORAD - you keep it up and I promise you we will tune in each year. In a short summary, I must confess I wish all the qualities of this season could be as easily carried: through the entire year, my friends.

With wishes of peace and safety -

Trip

Re: Forgiveness and Revenge, A Call for Music Ideas

jesseBENEDICT — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:09:44 -0000

Mitch -

Kudos to including Jimi Hendrix's cover of "Hey Joe"... in my 28 years of existence I always understood the theme of that song in the context of revenge. Broken apart it is quite... blatant and over the top, but regardless, a great tune.

Cheers.

Re: http://blog.speakingoffaith.org/post/59335436

jesseBENEDICT — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:28:31 -0000

This is nothing short of the same feeling when I first tuned into Speaking of Faith around its early beginnings. As always, Krista is quite insightful and delicate with details: I found that while she was the one being interviewed, I felt as if I was still listening to her 'intelligent, insightful questioning'; the illusion I had to sort out was that she was indeed not the one asking questions this time.

In short, with Krista stating 'I am out of my element' I respectfully disagree: this program is not an element, but a force and this format is a wonderful twist to something that I thought could not be made any more unique.

What this program brings is through journalism, but I've never once felt a rigid sense of question and answer; I've never once felt unwelcome nor outcast as a listener. Instead this program and this particular piece maintains the warm invitation to sit and think about a good, insightful, and thought provoking conversation.

Kudos as always.

Re: SOF Observed

jesseBENEDICT — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:11:02 -0000

I believe the financial market is functioning as it is designed. Where we see a flaw there is really mathematical poetry going on in the background. To say poetry, I mean the wail of a macabre discourse for the seemingly powerful to retain such a perspective over those deemed powerless.

Business is an entity of people bent on making money, etc. I do not see where an ethic or morality of business can be defined based on this pluralistic nature of describing the legal way with which one can satisfy their greed or circumvent all legalities to immerse themselves in the perception that: I need more.

The moral and ethics seems to stem from the outsiders of those that do not benefit, directly, in this "Free Market" or "Globalized" economy. It is always easier after something has been unearthed to say this or say that about it and the bottom line is that we can discuss morals and ethics in business, but have they yet - even at a governmental level - changed their practices? If they did, would we know it?

I can speak to the fact that I am at a loss, but I wonder if it is part of the free market plan, if you will. I beat myself up for this and that: my children will be paying for my generation's mistakes, I will not retire, and so on. What I am believing is that the market is setup in conjunction with transparent connections to other areas, such as the media, that this is the plan.

The rant from a labeled, categorized, and statistically tracked consumer: one who finds free market to be anything resembling free or a market, but a costly sweatshop from the rich to the poor.

Re: SOF Observed

jesseBENEDICT — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:29:20 -0000

Trent,

I can completely respect the perspective, but let me offer mine:

You met him and were welcomed to his home. Though you may not have had a shot of whiskey, you made a series of moments that are indeed... a memory.

On the occasion that you do have a sip/shot of whiskey, remember in fond of this time with such a figure and that:

"I had the opportunity to take a shot with Terkel, but I didn't." I can guarantee you that a story will be asked for and that makes the opportunity not missed, but a chance to reflect and explain a special moment for you.

Re: Forgiveness and Revenge, A Call for Music Ideas

jesseBENEDICT — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:15:46 -0000

Personally, I find that while forgiveness is so difficult, the act of revenge usually brings me back to... forgiveness. In moments of forgiveness, I find myself surrounded by the comforting tones of Moonlight Sonata: the repetition brings dark tones, but the higher accents leave a sense of neutrality. I am left with a piece that saturates my anger and brings light to the next breathing moment.

In angered passion, I find the eccentric sounds of Nine Inch Nails' album "Only", specifically "Why do you get all the love in the world" to be a track that, through sound, helps amplify and subdue any emotions of anger or revenge. I can live out the moment during the span of this song and by the end, I am completely through the range of emotion: revenge only begins another cycle for anger.