VCU Blogs tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007://1 2007-10-11T13:19:22Z Movable Type 3.34 Trackback Disabled tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007://1.6038 2007-07-02T16:45:12Z 2007-10-11T13:19:22Z As a result of recent spam flooding attempts on the VCU Weblog, trackbacks have been disabled systemwide. If you need trackbacks enabled for your weblog, please leave a comment or email blog@vcu.edu.... Stephen Grainer As a result of recent spam flooding attempts on the VCU Weblog, trackbacks have been disabled systemwide. If you need trackbacks enabled for your weblog, please leave a comment or email blog@vcu.edu.

]]> Welcome to Movable Type Version 3.34 tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007://1.4737 2007-03-09T17:40:32Z 2007-06-25T14:22:29Z The blog has been upgraded for security and new feature enhancements. Enjoy!... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ The blog has been upgraded for security and new feature enhancements.

Enjoy!

]]> Blog being upgraded due to a security vulnerability tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007://1.4734 2007-03-08T23:50:53Z 2007-06-25T14:22:17Z A security vulnerability which caused a denial of service attack early Wednesday morning was found and requires us to upgrade the system. The VCU Blog will be unavailable for updating during this upgrade but will be available for reading. We... A security vulnerability which caused a denial of service attack early Wednesday morning was found and requires us to upgrade the system. The VCU Blog will be unavailable for updating during this upgrade but will be available for reading.

We regret the inconvenience.

]]> 2007 Blog Classes tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007://1.3807 2007-01-08T19:01:50Z 2007-06-25T14:22:02Z Blog Classes have been scheduled for 2007: February 6, 2007: 1:00pm-3:00pm - MCV Campus March 9, 2007: 9:00am-11:00am - Monroe Park Campus These classes will go over the basics of setting up and adding content to your blog. Learning Objectives:... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ Blog Classes have been scheduled for 2007:

February 6, 2007: 1:00pm-3:00pm - MCV Campus
March 9, 2007: 9:00am-11:00am - Monroe Park Campus

These classes will go over the basics of setting up and adding content to your blog.

Learning Objectives:

* Create a Blog.
* Add an entry to the Blog.
* Add an image to the Blog.
* Edit the Blog entry.
* Enable and control comments from readers.
* Customize your Blog interface.
* Apply a template stylesheet to the Blog.
* Incorporate a Blog into your homepage.

]]> Podcasting Seminar tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.3607 2006-11-27T14:06:11Z 2007-06-25T14:21:48Z If you a re interested in podcasting then please join us at the Podcasting Seminar on December 1 in the University Student Commons Forum Room (on the 1st Floor). This is a great place to learn what podcasting is and... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ If you a re interested in podcasting then please join us at the Podcasting Seminar on December 1 in the University Student Commons Forum Room (on the 1st Floor). This is a great place to learn what podcasting is and what resources VCU makes available to you.

Register for the Seminar

]]> Blog Classes Scheduled tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.2820 2006-08-30T14:09:53Z 2007-06-25T14:21:35Z Two blog classes have been scheduled for the Fall Semester: Sptember 28, 2006 9:00am-11:00am - Sanger Hall B1-20 November 15, 2006 1:00pm-3:00pm - Cabell Library 320 A Blog is an online journal listed in chronological order and posted on the... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ Two blog classes have been scheduled for the Fall Semester:

Sptember 28, 2006 9:00am-11:00am - Sanger Hall B1-20
November 15, 2006 1:00pm-3:00pm - Cabell Library 320

A Blog is an online journal listed in chronological order and posted on the Web for public viewing. Typically Blogs are updated daily and provide the author an easy interface to post information. Some Blogs allow readers to add their comments to the posting, only if the feature is enabled. This workshop will show you how to setup and maintain a Blog.

Learning Objectives:

* Create a Blog.
* Add an entry to the Blog.
* Add an image to the Blog.
* Edit the Blog entry.
* Enable and control comments from readers.
* Customize your Blog interface.
* Apply a template stylesheet to the Blog.
* Incorporate a Blog into your homepage.

]]> Changing the look of your blog tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.2167 2006-05-22T19:21:57Z 2007-06-25T14:21:22Z To change the style of your blog: 1) Find this in your Stylesheet Template: (This should be almost half way down the stylesheet) /* Vicksburg (theme-vicksburg.css) */ /* basic page elements */ 2) Remove everything beneith this text and replace... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ To change the style of your blog:

1) Find this in your Stylesheet Template: (This should be almost half way down the stylesheet)

/* Vicksburg (theme-vicksburg.css) */

/* basic page elements */

2) Remove everything beneith this text and replace it with a style you copied from this website:

http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/styles/library

3) If you messed up download the original templates from this website:


http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/default_templates

]]> One more Blog class tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.1868 2006-04-04T20:18:35Z 2007-06-25T14:21:06Z There is another blog class coming up on April 18th. This might be the last one for a couple months. There are still some spaces, so sign up now. Sign up for the April 18th Blog Class... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ There is another blog class coming up on April 18th. This might be the last one for a couple months. There are still some spaces, so sign up now.

Sign up for the April 18th Blog Class

]]> Syndication Made Easier tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.1678 2006-03-10T20:22:20Z 2007-06-25T14:20:52Z I have improved the Syndication of your Blog to another website by creating a simple script where you modify the URL, instead of having to download the whole script yourself. This makes putting your blog on your homepage an easy... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ I have improved the Syndication of your Blog to another website by creating a simple script where you modify the URL, instead of having to download the whole script yourself.

This makes putting your blog on your homepage an easy 5 minute task.

See the details here.

Let me know if you have questions about this.

]]> Blog Help Updated tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.1379 2006-02-10T17:05:15Z 2007-06-25T14:20:36Z I have updated the Blog Help with some new features and tutorials. I have added: - Adding a links section to your blog - Adding a calendar to your blog - How to move the sidebar to the left side... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ I have updated the Blog Help with some new features and tutorials.

I have added:

- Adding a links section to your blog
- Adding a calendar to your blog
- How to move the sidebar to the left side of the page

I also added some templates with these features already added, so all you have to do is copy and paste. (Get them here)

Happy Blogging.

]]> Blog Class presentation tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.1338 2006-02-07T20:47:32Z 2007-06-25T14:20:22Z Here is the Power Point Presentation used during the blog class. Hopefully everyone will find it useful. Download Presentation... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ Here is the Power Point Presentation used during the blog class. Hopefully everyone will find it useful.

Download Presentation

]]> Blog Classes tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.1150 2006-01-24T14:20:16Z 2007-06-25T14:20:08Z There are a couple new Blog Classes that will be offered to help people ajust to the new Blog or help new people learn about blogging. Monroe Park Campus: Feb. 7th at 1pm Apr. 18th at 9am MCV Campus: Mar.... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ There are a couple new Blog Classes that will be offered to help people ajust to the new Blog or help new people learn about blogging.

Monroe Park Campus:
Feb. 7th at 1pm
Apr. 18th at 9am

MCV Campus:
Mar. 27th at 9am

I am also available to come to your class or department to give special instruction if you want to get your students or employees blogging.

]]> Upgrade Complete tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.1136 2006-01-23T16:51:25Z 2007-06-25T14:19:53Z The upgrade has been completed. If you experience any problems with your blog please let me know. If your blog was moved to the new system please make sure all the images that you have uploaded are still working. If... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ The upgrade has been completed. If you experience any problems with your blog please let me know.

If your blog was moved to the new system please make sure all the images that you have uploaded are still working.

If you would like your blog moved to the new system please email me the URL. Or if you want to start over, just log in and a new blog will be auatomatically created. You will still need to contact me so I can remove the redirect on your site. All redirects will be removed on March 1st.

If you are a new user and want a blog just log in with your VCU eID and password. A blog will automatically be created for you.

Happy Blogging

]]> No new Entries after Sunday tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.39 2006-01-20T17:37:43Z 2007-06-25T14:19:39Z Sunday will be the last day to post entries your OLD BLOG. You will need to log in to the new blog after monday to make updates. Check this site for details. http://blog.vcu.edu will continue to be the place to... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ Sunday will be the last day to post entries your OLD BLOG. You will need to log in to the new blog after monday to make updates. Check this site for details.

http://blog.vcu.edu will continue to be the place to get updates on the Blog upgrade.

]]> Moving your blog to the new system tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006://1.38 2006-01-18T19:53:32Z 2007-06-25T14:19:26Z Please e-mail me if you currently have a blog. I need to know if you would like your blog content moved or if you would like to start over again. A couple notes about the new system: Your templates and... Rob http://blog.vcu.edu/rmdowns/ Please e-mail me if you currently have a blog. I need to know if you would like your blog content moved or if you would like to start over again.

A couple notes about the new system:
Your templates and styles will not transfer in the move. Unfortunatly these will need to be recreated on the new system. They CANNOT be copied and pasted to the new blog.

Here are some new looks to choose from:
http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/styles/library

You will also use your eID and pasword to securely log into the blog. This will eliminate the need to remember an additional blog password.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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