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Looks like Google finally released Google Calendar.  Check it out:  http://www.google.com/calendar

DomDo.com is a social experiment providing free internet advertising to anyone who has something they want everyone to know about.  Simply post your link, title, and a short description and you will stay on the front page until you get “pushed” off.

Ever wanted to know how when you go to a site the cursor is automatically “stuck” on a particular form element?  Its pretty simple actually, just add the following to your input tag:

onload="document.formname.inputname.focus()"

Pretty much how it reads, formname is the name of your form, input name is the name of the field on your form.

Everyone is always talking about the best way(s) to get yourself listed on Google’s search index.  But, maybe there’s a reason you might want something not to be listed.  Take a look at Google’s remove tool if there’s something your trying to get off of their site.  It usually takes a couple of days, but its worth it if you have a sensitive document or link you dont want everyone to be able to find.

What is BFD (Brute Force Detection)?
BFD is a modular shell script for parsing applicable logs and checking for authentication failures. There is not much complexity or detail to BFD yet and likewise it is very straight-forward in its installation, configuration and usage. The reason behind BFD is very simple; the fact there is little to no authentication and brute force auditing programs in the linux community that work in conjunction with a firewall or real-time facility to place bans. BFD is available at: http://www.rfxnetworks.com/bfd.php

This guide will show you how to install and configure BFD to protect your system from brute force hack attempts.

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I have added a new addition to my arsenal of web-based tools.  Take a look at www.ajaxpr.com.  This website will provide you with detailed “popularity” information on any website.  Check back regularly as I am already working on a few improvements.

Ever been on a date and wondered “What on Earth am I doing with this person?” Or perhaps you wished there was a way that you could instantly find your perfect match, and then go on a date during which everything just went right?

Wish no more: Google Romance, a beta product currently incubating in Google Labs, uses cutting-edge personal search algorithms to help you find your soulmate, then sponsors your first Contextual Date with said soulmate-to-be in exchange for showing you highly relevant advertising that just might help Cupid’s arrow find its mark. Does it really work? Ask our internal beta testers — if you can find them, that is. Not a single one has shown up for work in days.

So why not give it a try yourself? You’ve got true love to gain, and only your faith in psychographic and contextual advertising software to lose.

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