This server really works a lot faster then the old one it seems. The 12gigs of RAM really help.

Your nameserver's are not being updated for some reason. I can't quite figure out why that would be since the TTL is 900 seconds (15 minutes) so it should update every 15 minutes. The old server has the message "It Works!" on it since I had to take the site down but kept Apache running... It's the default Apache message. I will look into it.

Is there a problem with opera???

that is the name server changing up i'm guessing...

The new server is up and running... It's a XEON E3-1220 (3.1ghz) with 12gigs of RAM and 2x1000gig HDs. I still have the old server as a backup server now which is a Q9550 (2.83hgz) with 4gigs RAM and 3x500gig HDs. The site could be a little wonky for the next week while I set everything up. When it's done things should load a little faster and there is lots of space left on the hard drives.

If you notice any problems please post them in here. I will move this thread to the site updates next week.

html5 player... i think i could do that... :) know of a good one which looks similar? i'll try to install jplayer but it does not seem as nice as the current one i have :) i'm probably using an older version of the player... but an html5 player seems needed...

macs suck :)

Metro Party

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[ quiltsco.com ] :) <-- some of the same people...

i like my hdj2000's... they sound awesome... maybe you tried a fake pair... my first pair were fake and i had to return them (300$ fake headphones, some people try) and then i bought real ones...

I'll look into that encoder issue... Seems strange... I will need a copy of the Fraunhofer mp3 file, maybe you can make me a sample mp3 file (3 minutes long) and I will do some tests... Email to noah@rave.ca the file.

download link?

NEW YEARS SPECIAL!!! RAVE NEWS WILL BE BACK IN THE NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE RAVENEWS NEWS TEAM!

RAVE NEWS - DECEMBER 30TH 2011



RAVE-OCALYPSE NOW

Calling the 'End Of The World' is an age old tradition, recently accentuated by the ending of the Mayan calendar in December of 2012. However, cult-like groups and apocalyptic predictions have finally hit Montreal's Rave scene.

There is a crew of Neo-Ravers calling themselves The Last, who have come up with their own theory about the end of times. They re-arranged the, now popular, Mayan calculations with shifting numbers that were left out of the original equation and have determined that the apocalypse will, in fact, hit on January 1st 2012. Dave, the group's spokesperson, told us that "Their calculations left out important factors, milliseconds of time that when added up get us a number that is 11 months ahead of the predetermined date set by the Mayans". Having only realized this a few months ago, they are quickly gearing up for their final days. "Some of us have studied and participated in many different religions, groups, work-shops, theological points of view, and music scenes, and have discovered that only Raves include the basis of enlightened living; hallucinogenics, hypnotic techno, and night-time. Only because of these experiences have we been able to realize the errors the Mayans made. To think we almost missed it! We will connect on the last night, with music and natural drugs. We will become one, and be saved".

This kind of cult creation is nothing new, however this particular group has announced a dangerous event. They are putting together what they say is the final Rave, the last night to party, and in the morning all will be destroyed. "Fire cleanses us of evil. We will burn the venue, and bask in the heat that the Gods bestow upon us, rather than suffer the deep cold that they will use to punish the non-believers" says Jenn, Dave's concubine. The event is, of course, slated to take place December 31st, 2011. They are naming it after themselves: The Last.

Only a handful of people actually follow this cult, but many are trying to create awareness, as they see their friends on the 'attending' lists on various Internet pages for the event. "I don't think Ravers really know what this party is about" states Robert, a Rave promoter in Montreal. He goes on "I see people I know that want to go, and I have to send them all messages, warning them that this is no joke, not some cool theme. These people really plan on killing themselves". Ravers have never called the Police for anything, but some are considering getting the law involved. "It's just insane" says Robert, lighting a smoke with a shrug. "Unfortunately, with all the New Year's Eve parties going on, some people have been sucked into the trap, smoke-screened by the sheer amount of activities in the city, and others might follow".

When asked about the consequences of their actions in the case that The Last might be wrong, Dave answered "We're right, we know we're right. We're more connected to the Earth than anyone else, and it's telling us it's the end for humans. You don't believe me? You will suffer then" With that, the interview was over. This situation has occurred around the globe on many occasions, the most famous being the Jonestown Massacre. None of these suicide cults have ever been right, and everyone is pretty sure that The Last are no more informed that any drugged out Meth-head or religiously-blinded person might be in thinking about such things. The Last think themselves mathematicians and theologians, but not one of the crew has any more than a High School Diploma. They also act as though Raving holds all answers, spoken to in trances - by what we know is their own subconscious. But, Ravers know that Raves are just supposed to be about music and having a good time. Immolation does not seem like a good time.

We normally don't editorialize, but as a public service, we ask you all to avoid this event; avoid getting brain-washed by these dangerous misinformed individuals, and go out and have fun on New Year's Eve. The Earth and all it's inhabitants will still be here on January 1st, guaranteed.

The Ravers who cry wolf will probably not be around when the real deal hits town.

I think there are a bunch of topics for this problem... You need to use another program to create the tags with the mp3 information in it... Some older programs don't do it properly.

Maybe you can train Jesse better then I can!!!

OW NOES MY IP!!! PLEASE DO NOT STEAL IT!!!

Apache 2.3.16 is now fully installed and working... You should notice things run way smoother from now on! I had to switch back for a little to 2.2 and now back with 2.4 after reporting some ssl bug!!!

nothing!

first bid 50$

I'm partnering with a party next week... It's going to be sick... But yes lately I've been working full time to pay off my sound system... I should be finished paying it all off end of January! Then it will really be party time without any debt!

And I'll buy a new camera also since mine is broken which is why I don't take pictures anymore!!!

Server has not crashed in 24 hours! Let's see if it can make 48!

free new years party?

don't worry i plan to keep it up for as long as i'm able to use the web :)... all my debts should be paid off by february so i can start making parties again :)... should be good! and all my equipment will be 100% paid off... i'm working like a dog now...

Thanks fixed... Was a problem with upgrading to php 5.4... some old code had to be rewritten and i did it wrong... now it's fixed... also the crashes with the server should be fixed as i make apache start every minute in the scheduler so if it crashes it will go up within a minute of being down...

goes to pay the server :)...

Upload the file to your [ www.rave.ca ] and let me know which file it is and I will see what it wrong with it...

fixed...

Now the site is using PHP 5.4... I'll check for errors tomorrow :)...

Apache 2.3 (beta before 2.4) and I'm trying to make the site compatible with php 5.4... should be done soon...

just crashed... guess it wasn't as good as i thought... grrr...

RAVE NEWS - NOVEMBER 30TH 2011



ARE VAGINA CUPCAKES THE PERFECT RAVER SNACK?

ST-HENRI - Erin Schiefer is a B.C native who landed in Montreal with stars in her eyes. "When I first got here in 2008, I had big dreams", says Erin, "but I never expected to become the rave scenes number one pastry provider."

Ms. Schiefer has been fattening up ravers since she first landed in town back in 2008. "I started by making 8-bit themed cookies and snacks. Zelda cupcakes, pac-man candies, that sort of thing. I was just selling to a few local stores and to friends, but one day, I was at a party and this skeevy happy hardcore promoter hit on me", recounts Erin. "And he was really vulgar. He mentioned wanting to eat something of mine that I won't repeat. At first, I was too shocked to say anything, but later that day... an idea struck me and I spent the whole night baking."

And that's how vagina cupcakes were born.

"Baking them was my way of dealing with being harassed by a creepy pervert. I was just letting off steam, I never expected them to be such a hit, but everyone I knew wanted to eat them. They were especially popular with ravers. Ravers like eating naughty bits, especially when they're made of chocolate and covered in sugar."

Jarred Vandervelden, a local promoter, was an early enthusiast of the x-rated pastries. "The moment I first saw her cupcakes, I knew I had to sell them at my party. I had her bake up over three hundred and they were all gone within the first two hours."

Vagina cupcakes were only the beginning for Erin. "Once I realized how disturbed the Montreal rave scene was, I started baking up all sorts of weird treats. You'd be surprised by how many ravers buy my goatse cakes. I sold ten of them last week."

Our gifted baker has plans to open up a store. "Right now, three promoters are carrying my baked goods. I should have enough saved up by next summer to finally open up my shop." says Erin, a smile on her face. "I'm going to call it Raver's Delight."