The following upgrades have been completed:
All communication with the Grammar Captive database is now achieved through a single PHP class. This means that the database settings of all documents that communicate with the database can be changed by changing only one document. As this document is only visible to the webmaster, the entire site is now more flexible and secure as a result.
There are now 6 different ways to sign up for the Seven Gates newsletter including four on the Grammar Captive main page and two on the Grammar Captive Podcast host page. All of these avenues for subscription now use the same, secure, backend mechanism for communication with the Grammar Captive database — namely, MySQL prepared statements.
The offer of a free webinar is now independent of the Grammar Captive webinar series. The free webinar will become a regularly scheduled webinar available to new and potential Grammar Captive users to ask questions and become acquainted with Grammar Captive’s host. Sign-up for the webinar is now accessible via the Grammar Captive main page under the heading Introduction in the main page navigation bar.
In order to remove the bubbling effect when doing a search in the Concept and Form and Use podcast archives, the hover mechanism was changed to a click mechanism. The effect is slightly less dynamic, but much more stable.
The final two plus one remaining development projects are:
- the completion of the PHP class for counting user activity in regard to newsletter, podcast, and page hits,
- modification of the database to account for different language versions of the Seven Gates newsletter, and
- tweeking the PHP mass mailer to handle mass mail. Up until now it has only managed one email or newsletter at a time.
Surely there will be other important changes down the line, but not until after podcast production has been set into motion — say, in two to three weeks?
By the way, the Grammar Captive website (grammarcaptive.com) has now received just under 410,000 successful page requests since its inception in March 2017 for an average daily request rate of more than 1,750 requests. This is astounding in light of the fact that not a single podcast has yet to be published.
Where there is a need that I can satisfy, there is hope.
Roddy
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Life is full of surprises. Still, you can quit at anytime, if you have grown weary of their outcome. For, after all, survival is but a first step; it is a primitive instinct that does not distinguish us, humans, from other animals. Accordingly, if it is all that you can achieve in life, do not be surprised that others treat you like an ordinary animal. Alas, if it is all there is left, and you have grown weary, it is good justification to depart.
Before you go, however, look deep inside and determine if you are not the cause of your own demise. For, in the end, society owes you nothing, and even your parents are likely to forsake you, if you have not been grateful. Have you said thanks for all that you have received, and have you given in return for all that you have taken?
John F. Kennedy once stated "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country". Obviously, he was not thinking of taxes, but the help that he would require to become an effective president. Little that is great can be achieved alone. Then too, it takes great leaders to motivate society and move it forward in a manner that will pave the way to a better tomorrow. The world is in need of good leaders. Maybe you are one of them in disguise.
Indeed, no one owes you a living, but if people see you struggling they are apt to lend a hand. Just do not be afraid to reach out. And, do not quit, if nothing is given in return. For, many people simply do not care, and you must not let them get you down.
You have a right to your own life and the pursuit of your own happiness, so do not be afraid to claim what is yours. Just do not take what belongs to others, if it not without their permission or obtained in fair competition. And, cry out when you have been cheated, but only if there is something to be gained from your cries, for few people like a cry-baby. Be judicious, strategic, and select your battles wisely. Do not waste your time with trivial injustices, for we all make errors, and we are all, therefore, subject to the injustice of others.
It is the very thought of exercising my freedom of last resort that keeps me alive, for it is the comfort that I can put an end to my suffering at any time that allows me to endure enormous pain. It is what gives me the courage to fight for what is right without fear of losing. It is a powerful freedom that you should never surrender!
Just do not make pain your goal, or you will surely finish a loser. Then too, never place pleasure over goodness and know to distinguish between the two.
In liberty,
Roddy
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