I’ve created a Google Maps application that shows recycling locations in Indianapolis for various categories of recyclable material. The map currently contains locations for city drop-off bins, cardboard, and computer and lab equipment. I plan to add more categories in the future. Click the image to go to the map.
Cell Phones for Soldiers sells donated cell phones and uses the money to buy calling cards for troops overseas. This is what you need to do to recycle your old cell phone:
Domain Hijacking is defined by Wikipedia as "the process by which Internet domain names are stolen from the rightful registrant." This sort of crime is not limited to large organizations. An unfortunate example of domain hijacking is described by the victim himself, David Airey. David describes the crime in detail on his post "WARNING: Google’s GMail security failure leaves my business sabotaged"
In David’s case (And I would assume most cases…), the domain was stolen by first hijacking the email address associated with the domain name registrar. Once the email address is hijacked and the domain name transfered, the hijacker will use the domain name for their own purposes or attempt to extort money from the victim for return of the domain name. If you read David Airey’s post, you may have noticed that the hijacker has posted requests for an extortion payment in the comments.
Domain hijackers are the epitome of sleaze indeed…
Better-Whois.com has a good list of tips for preventing domain name hijacking. Below are a couple of the most important tips:
The entire article can be read here - Better-Whois.com - SPECIAL REPORT: How to protect your domain name from hijackers, porn pirates, and your registrar
David Airey :: Graphic and Logo Designer - I’ve provided a link to David’s new site to aid in rebuilding his lost links and search rankings.
Aldous Huxley is the author of the classic novel "Brave New World", and was an absolutely brilliant thinker. Huxley’s insight into patriotism cannot be overstated in a world full of flag-waving, unquestioning, magnetic-ribbon-purchasing "patriots".
One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what’s more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.
Aldous Huxley - Amazon.com
Aldous Huxley - Wikipedia
The story of the Lions of Tsavo is nothing less than remarkable. Here’s an excerpt from Chicago’s Field Museum exhibit:
"In March 1898 the British started building a railway bridge over the Tsavo (SAH-vo) River in East Africa. Over the next nine months, two large male lions killed and ate nearly 140 railway workers. Crews tried to scare off the lions and built campfires and thorn fences for protection, but to no avail. Hundreds of workers fled Tsavo, halting construction on the bridge."
Read the rest of the story here: Chicago Field Museum - The Tsavo Lions
In The History Channel’s show "Maneaters", the Tsavo Lions are discussed at great length. Here are a couple of the more horrifying stories from the show:
Chicago Field Museum - The Tsavo Lions
The History Channel - Maneaters
“The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war.” James Madison
James Madison was the 4th president of the United States. He was one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States and is commonly referred to as the “Father of the Constitution“.
Constitition.org - Selected Quotes of James Madison
Via Reddit
If you have any interest in Middle Eastern music, give Niyaz a listen. They are excellent!
From the Six Degrees Records website:
Niyaz is an acoustic electronic project that brings together members of Vas and Axiom of choice to form an exciting new fusion of Persian and Indian influenced music with modern electronics.
Niyaz at Six Degrees Records (You can purchase an mp3 album download)
Kudos to RadioParadise.com for the introduction.
What a great idea!
Adoptable dogs will be brought from the shelter to NIFS for the “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” program and they will be “loaned” to the public for a walking session throughout the White River State Park grounds.
The “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” program will take place:
WHEN: Every Saturday, September 27th through October 25th
9am-12pmWHERE: The National Institute for Fitness and Sport
250 University Blvd.
IUPUI Campus
The program mentioned above is in Indianapolis, but it seems that other cities have similar programs by the same name.
The “Open URL” function does not work with the default settings for KeePassX in Ubuntu Linux. To make it work, go to Extras/Settings/Other tab and change the “Browser command” to firefox %1
Now when you highlight an entry and press CTRL + U, it will open a new Firefox window or tab.
Via KeePassX forum post “Open URL in Firefox“
