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From the HOWTO database:

ID NumberName of ArticleProgramOperating System
59Adjust time in Ubuntu (from CLI)CLILinux
44Authenticate a linux FTP client using TLS and transfer FTP data using TLS encryption (lftp)lftpLinux
29Backup or export mysql databasesmysqlLinux
53Block linux unix accounts from loging into shell remotely (but maintain FTP login ability)Linux
62Build an Executable JAR file in NetbeansNetbeansN/A
23Change permissions, group, or owner for sub folders and sub filesLinux
28Check if mysql query results are emptyphpN/A
56Chroot a Windows ServiceWindows
34Collect browser info using php (get_browser)phpN/A
27Concatenate PHP strings (stored in variables)phpN/A
15Conduct a port scan in LinuxNmapLinux
31Copy a record from one mysql table into another tablesqlN/A
22Create a Mysql table with auto numbering and auto incrementing primary keyMysqlN/A
5Creating a vsftp server (with TLS encryption)vsftplinux
61Display size of a directoy in *NIXLinux
48Dump and view the cache of BIND9 DNS serverrndcLinux
8Enable Auto Login for a domain accountWindows
11Enable multiple RDP sessions on Win XP sp3Windows
13Enable or Disable a Linux AccountLinux
38Enable remote connections to a Mysql database running on LinuxMysqlLinux
55Enable remote root login (via ssh or telnet)ShellLinux
14Enable root account login on Ubuntu LinuxLinux
64Fix Exe Execution Problems via RegistryWindows
60Fix sasl_auxprop auth plugin load failure (Ubuntu, Postfix, SASL, Mysql)PostfixLinux
10Fix VS.NET to connect to MySQL DatabasesVS.NET and MysqlWindows
45Have an HTML link open in a new browser windowHTMLN/A
47Leverage iptables as a firewall solutioniptablesLinux
41move your favorites folder to a network locationexplorerWindows
9Pass data between websites using the URL (_GET Method)PHPN/A
46Resolve a hostname to IP in a bash scriptbashLinux
30Run shell command or script at linux boot (start up)shellLinux
43Securely auto mount a network or SAMBA share at linux bootWindows
16Set a static or dynamic IP in Ubuntu LinuxLinux
25Set and upload limit on vsftpvsftpLinux
54Set up a caching DNS server in a chroot 'jail' (BIND9)Bind9Linux
32Set up a Mysql database Auto Backup script using cron and mysqldumpMysqlLinux
42Set up an SSH server for remote secure shellSSHdLinux
63Set Up BlackBerry for TCP/IP with TmobileN/A
51Set up SSL on an apache web-server (https)apacheLinux
49Set Windows to auto-logonWindows
12Test if there is GET data from URL, if not then use POST dataphpN/A
35Use cron to run auto execute scripts (schedule a cron job)cronLinux
57Use Diskpart to create, edit, mark disk partitionsdiskpartWindows
40Use netstat to display open ports and applications behind themnetstatN/A
52Use Phpmyadmin over SSLSSLLinux
26Use the SQL Update CommandsqlN/A
58View installs (programs and winUpdates), errors in a visual wayperfmonWindows

From the News database:

ID NumberTaglineSubmitterDate
20Updated About PageTaylor2010-08-29
19Updated Search FeatureTaylor2009-02-13
18Commenting Function has been SuspendedTaylor2008-11-22
17Added ReferencesTaylor2008-10-26
16Spam PreventionTaylor2008-09-25
15Leave of AbsenceTaylor2008-09-09
14Housekeeping and new content!Taylor2008-08-18
13Added Ability to Comment on HOWTOsTaylor2008-08-10
12Random UpdatesTaylor2008-08-02
11Completed the 'Jot a Note' ApplicationTaylor2008-08-01
10Added Meta Data SupportTaylor2008-07-22
9Updated the Home and About PagesTaylor2008-07-19
8Updated Page Titles and Content RelocationTaylor2008-07-16
7Website Relocation and Search IndexingTaylor2008-07-10
5Improved Search FunctionalityTaylor2008-07-08
1The Website is up!Taylor2008-07-06

From the Jot database:

ID NumberNote TypeNote ContentsSubmission Date
398jotHow to delete directories that don't have names (they fool the windows GUI)

link
2010-07-21
397jotKiwi - Fresh Force shoe freshener2010-04-21
396jotHow to set up Gnet Email on Thunderbird:

For Gritto Net email - IMAP
(options for Thunderbird - Firezilla mail client)


IMAP (Secure)

mail.gritto.net
port 993
select SSL
check 'secure login'
enter username / pass (required)


SMTP (Secure)

mail.gritto.net
port 587
select TLS
enter username / password (required)
2010-01-24
395jotMysql Format Dates2010-01-07
394quote".. relationships are the true currency"2010-01-05
393jotJava Date Placeholders2009-11-17
392jotMapping the Internet2009-09-27
391jotGuide to Setting up VLC as a Streaming Media Server2009-08-18
390jotPHP HTTP Authentication Guides:

Basic Example from Flat File

User Authentication via PHP against MySQL DB
2009-08-05
389jotGreat guide on how to password protect an http directory

Here
2009-07-27
388jotComparing A host and PTR for email server hosting

Article
2009-07-15
387quote"Paintings are not 'taken', like photographs; the are 'made', carefully and deliberately, and not to show an objective reality so much as to present a particular scenario" -pg 9, Vermeer's Hat by Timothy Brook2009-06-18
386jotInteresting guide for how to set up SAMBA for use as a psudo Windows PDC:

Samba Setup for WinPDC
2009-06-02
385jotgreat website with HOWTOs for installing certificates into various linux servers:

Trustwave Cert Install
2009-05-17
384jotHyac american review 1945 - inforkmation flow2009-03-11
383wordconniption - fit of violent emotions caused by anger or panic (conniption fits)2009-03-08
382wordAmicable - showing goodwill or friendship2009-03-03
381wordDisparage - to belittle or discredit, to disrespect2009-03-03
380jotWritten by ford prior

Rocktown: small town to the big box

Documentary about harrisonburg's corporate development
2009-02-12
379wordominous - menacing or threatening; suggesting ties to an omen2009-01-19
378quote"The European Dream emphasizes community over individual autonomy, Cultural diversity over assimilation, quality of life over accumulation of wealth, sustainable development over unlimited material growth, deep play over unrelenting toil, universal human rights and the right of nature over property rights, and global cooperation over unilateral exercise of power." -Jeremy Rifkin2009-01-17
377businessThe Vault - information on potential employers2009-01-09
376jotDarwins dangerous idea - book

Mitchell - introduction to genetic algorythms
2009-01-08
375wordEgrgious2009-01-08
373quote"an understated ensemble that puts the B in subtle" - Herc (The Wire)2009-01-04
372wordUnseemly - not conforming to established standards of good taste2009-01-03
369appOrb - free media streaming software2008-12-29
368wordmeager - deficient in quality or quantity; inadequate2008-12-27
366jotSearch engine page ranks is dependant on the number of important pages link to it 2008-12-27
365quotenecesity Is the mother of all action 2008-12-23
364quoteLegality is another way lawfulness is Sanctioned: tis the derivation 2008-12-23
363articleGreat article on how to set up a Bridged VPN via DD-wrt2008-12-22
362wordeccentric - irregular; deviating from the norm or expected2008-12-21
361jotfamily guy - baby one board2008-12-19
354jotBroken window theory 2008-12-18
351wordcordial - courteous and gracious; sincere

(Eg. We would like to cordially invite you to..)
2008-12-17
350articleWonderful explanation on how to create a subdomain between BIND and Apache 2008-12-16
347jotPupils dialate when they like what they are looking at.

Hess pupil dilation
2008-12-11
346businesspro forma - financial documents with predictions that do not take into account unpredictable or random events. Often more profitable; sometimes used to mislead investors2008-12-10
345apprdesktop - Linux RDP client2008-12-10
344wordherald - (verb) to give news or tidings of; announce; proclaim2008-12-10
343jotStart > Run > "mstsc" to quickly launch Remote Desktop Client2008-12-10
342wordquaint - oldy picturesque; strange or unusual in a pleasing or amusing way

(Eg. a Quaint old house)
2008-12-02
341jotReinheitsgebot - German beer purity law2008-11-26
340wordturbulent - state of agitation or disorder2008-11-26
339wordobtuse - dull; not having keen intellect; not quick or alert in perception2008-11-26
338wordpreposterous - completely contrary by nature, common sense, or reason; foolish

(Eg. Why that's preposterous!)
2008-11-26
337quoteTake from Forget How the Crow Flies by John Kay

"Obliquity is the idea that goals are often best achieved when pursued indirectly"

Emphasis on the means rather than the final product.

"Most forest fires are small, and burn themselves out. In doing so, they remove combustible undergrowth, and create firebreaks that limit the spread of future fires."

"Time demonstrates, but only slowly, whether policy has gone too far in one direction, or the other."

"Henry Ford was sued by stockholders who resented his determination to expand his automotive business rather than distribute the profits. When they won their case, most of dividend that the court required the Ford Motor Company to pay went to Henry himself. He used the money to buy back stock and regain freedom of operations. The dissatisfied stockholders would have done better to keep quiet."

"People who are obsessively interested in money are drawn to get-rich-quick schemes rather than to business opportunities."

"The quest for hapiness is complementary - by achieving it we make it easier, not harder, for others to achieve the same goal - the development of business is competitive."

"The pursuit of hapiness is a strange phrase in the US Constitution because happiness is not best achieved when pursued. A satisfying life depends above all on building good personal relationships with other people - but we entirely miss the point if we seek to develop these relationships with our personal happiness as a primary goal."

"This obligue relationship between intention and outcome is the subtle, but frequently misunderstood, message contained in Richard Dawkin's metaphor of the selfish gene. The gene is not actually selfish: the gene has no motive at all, in the sense in which we normally talk about motive. Genes that survive the process of selection are those well adapted to their enviroment, and such adaptation was not the product of any conscious design. And this is also true of the forsts we travel thousands of miles to see, the great capital cities of history, the traditions of classical architecture, and the development of great businesses. All of them are the product of evolution in a universe too complete and unpredictable for any of us to fully understand. All of them survive and prosper because they are well adapted to their enviroment."
2008-11-26
336quote"there is a role for carrots and sticks but to rely on carrots and sticks alone is effective only when we employ donkeys and when goals are simple" - John Kay2008-11-26
335jotil Boschetto(R)
Maremma Toscana-Italy
(Italin spiced olive oil)

virgin olive oil with chili pepper flavouring, balsamic vinegar, chili pepper, parsley, garlic, salt
2008-11-25
334jotThe Brat Pack: Bret Easton Ellis, Jay McInerney, Tama Janowitz

Ellis:

American Psycho
The Rules of Attraction
Less Than Zero

McInerney:

Bright Lights, Big City
2008-11-23
333quote"The market does not reward risks that are borne unnecessarily"

The expected return on an asset depends only on that asset's systematic risk.
2008-11-23
329apphttp://fugutabetai.com/?postid=73

article about how to prevent bot spam on form submissions
2008-11-23
328satoriCapoeria2008-11-22
327appDownload flash videos with:

DownloadHelper (Firefox plugin)

Play movies with:

K-lite codec pack (installed full version; make sure the FLV splitter is checked)
2008-11-22
326articleEU overhaul of Common Agriculture Policy

EU Overhaul of CAP
2008-11-21
325wordclout - strong blow or impact; political influence (Eg. Celebrity with clout at town hall)2008-11-18
324articleAmazon's cloud computer services soon to become core businnes

Amazon Web Services
2008-11-17
323wordpenchant - a strong inclination or liking of something (Eg. penchant for style)2008-11-17
322jotall of which makes me anxious, sometimes unbearably so2008-11-12
321quote"Rome to see, Florence to be" - T2008-11-12
320businessbucaneer beer (Belgian) Orange bottle

2008-11-09
319wordconfide - to have faith or trust; to entrust a secret or knowledge in another (Eg. You can confide your secrets in me)2008-11-04
318quote"Heaven is where the police are British,
the chefs Italian,
the mechanics German,
the lovers French,
and it's all organized by the Swiss.

Hell is where the police are German,
the chefs are British,
the mechanics French,
the lovers Swiss,
and it is all organized by the Italians."
2008-11-03
317wordostensibly - appears as such; pretended (They ostensibly rejected my application beacause my cat violates the domestic animal clause)2008-11-03
315wordsmug - confident in one's abilities (Eg. Smug of wisdom)2008-10-29
314worddivulge - to disclose or reveal (Eg. divulge our secrets)2008-10-29
313quote"People should not be testing drugs because they are desperate. But, people won't test drugs unless they are desperate. We need drugs to save children and puppies ergo we need desperate people ergo welfare kills sick children." - House2008-10-27
312quote"There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes."2008-10-27
311wordacute - sharp intellect; intense or severe (Eg. an acute pain)2008-10-27
310quoteI'd rather be working for a paycheck than waiting to win the lottery- bright eyes2008-10-26
309wordtemperament - the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition.2008-10-26
300quote"33% of the mice got cured, 33% of the mice died, and the other mouse got away."

Make sure to select ample sample sizes
2008-10-26
299wordconstellation - a group of related objects, idea, or things; often a brilliant or outstanding group2008-10-26
298wordastute - keen penetration, clever, cunning; sharp in practical matters (Eg. an astute consultant)2008-10-26
297quote"I am far too poor to buy cheap."2008-10-26
294quote"The arros sinks while flying, so always aim a bit higher."2008-10-26
293quote"Competition keeps you on your toes; it is the most effective stimulous for quality and excellance." - Ward Roofthooft2008-10-26
292quote"A plan is something so that you know what you are deviating from".2008-10-26
291quote"Why is it that all good things in life are either immoral, illegal, or fattening?"2008-10-26
290worddemagoging - A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace.

A leader of the common people in ancient times.
2008-10-25
289wordlogistics - planning, cordination, arrangement of details, times, locations, of a trip or operation2008-10-21
288quoteOne week after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was quoted as saying, “We have a choice. Either to change the way we live, which is unacceptable, or change the way they live. We choose the latter.” 2008-10-13
287quote"a bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it." -Bob Hope2008-10-06
285wordsnuggle- To curl up closely or comfortably; nestle2008-10-02
284wordliaison - person who maintains a communication conduit between two distinct units2008-09-30
283quote"Come at the king, you best not miss" - Omar in HBO's 'The Wire'2008-09-29
282wordpertinent - relevant to the matter at hand2008-09-26
278wordgalvanize - to start or startle into activity2008-09-25
208wordfiasco - complete and utter failure2008-09-21
177wordpreliminary - introduction or something leading up to the main part2008-09-19
167quoteA human being is part of a whole, called by us the ‘Universe’ —a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings, as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”- Albert Einstein2008-09-13
166quote"The pursuit of hapiness is a strange phrase in the US consitution because hapiness is not best achieved when pursued. A satisfying life depends above all on building good personal relationships with other people - but we entirely miss the point if we seek to develop these relationships with our personal happiness as a primary goal." -John Kay2008-09-09
165appDNS Tester2008-09-07
164quote"The new European Dream is powerful because it dares to suggest a new history, with an attention to quality of life, sustainability, peace and harmony.

In a sustainable civilization, based on quality of life rather than unlimited individual accumulation of wealth, the very material basis of modern progress would be a thing of the past." -Jeremy Rifkin
2008-09-02
163quote"Three passions have governed my life:
The longings for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of [humankind]. Love brings ecstasy and relieves loneliness. In the union of love I have seen in a mystic miniature the prefiguring vision of the heavens that saints and poets have imagined. With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of [people]. I have wished to know why the stars shine.
Love and knowledge led upwards to the heavens, but always pity brought me back to earth; Cries of pain reverberated in my heart of children in famine, of victims tortured and of old people left helpless. I long to alleviate the evil, but I cannot, and I too suffer. This has been my life; I found it worth living." -Bertrand Russell
2008-09-01
162quote"Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver." -Barbara De Angelis:2008-09-01
161quote"Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind." - Henri Frederick Amiel 2008-09-01
158wordradical - pertaining to the root or origins (Eg. radical reform: reform something from the roots, all the way)2008-08-30
157wordResonate - to correspond harmoniously; to relate2008-08-30
156wordCohort - a group or company; group that has a similar statistical factor (same age group or demographics)2008-08-30
155wordSolace - comfort; pleasure; amusement2008-08-30
152wordEgaliarion - belief in equal social, political, economic, and civil rights.2008-08-30
151wordcynical - distrusting; reflecting a belief that human actions are based purely on self interest2008-08-29
150wordVerbose - too many words; impaired by wordiness2008-08-29
149appGoogle Trends - Can use the trends to chart the corelation between media coverage and number of internet searches (Google Trends)2008-08-29
148worditerate - to do something over again; remake with new or updated features (Eg. iteration on these boxes)2008-08-28
147quote"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." - Albert Einstein2008-08-28
146wordvolatile - subject to change; fluctuating (Eg. high-tech is a volatile market)2008-08-28
145wordrash - insensitive, acting without consideration2008-08-28
144standupGreat stand up comedy:

George Carlin - Back In Town
2008-08-27
143quote"these conservatives are really something, aren't they? They're all in favor of the unborn. They will do anything for the unborn. But once you're born, you're on your own." - George Carlin, Back In Town2008-08-27
141wordindictment - in law, a formal accusation of a crime or wrongdoing; charge or accusation; cause for blame (yet another indictment against cloud computing)2008-08-25
140wordveracity - (n) truthfulness; correctness or accuracy (verify the veracity)2008-08-25
139wordperverse - determined to do the opposite of what you expect or desire (Eg. Panama Jack is very perverse)2008-08-25
138wordprominent - easily seen; stands out; conspicuous2008-08-25
137wordconspicuous - easily seen or noticed2008-08-25
136wordrobust - healthy, full or complete (Eg. the piping was not as robust as in the urban city sprawl)2008-08-25
135wordconvey - transport, communicate, make known2008-08-25
134photosynthThe Crude Lude - Photosynth2008-08-25
133articleWho owns your data when it is hosted on the cloud?2008-08-25
129wordcandid - open, upfront, sincere, outspoken (Eg. the press was very candid on the issue)2008-08-24
128articleTunnel BT over SSH proxy2008-08-24
127appnmap - linux port scanner2008-08-24
126appbwm-ng is a console based bandwidth monitor for debian/linux2008-08-24
125wordLaborious - (adj) requires a lot of work or preserverance (Eg. laborious network encryption)2008-08-22
123appphotosynth - Program that stitches pictures together in an attempt to create a 3d model of the Area2008-08-21
122wordJudicate - to prove something one way or another but not necessarily in a court of law (urbandictionary.com)2008-08-19
121wordrote - fixed through habit or routine2008-08-18
120quote"The pursuit of freedom, as defined in an age of consumerism, has induced a condition of dependence on imported goods, on imported oil, and on credit. The chief desire of the American people, is that nothing should disrupt their access to these goods, that oil, and that credit. The chief aim of the U.S. government is to satisfy that desire, which it does in part of through the distribution of largesse here at home, and in part through the pursuit of imperial ambitions abroad." - Limit of Power.. by BACEVICH2008-08-18
119wordculpable - deserving of blame2008-08-18
114wordAdamant - unyielding; unable to convince despite appeal or urge (he takes a very adamant stance on human rights)2008-08-17
113songThe killers - I got sole but i'm not a soldier 2008-08-16
112worddistain - stain, tarnish, ruin the reputation of2008-08-16
109wordLucrative - profitable and moneymaking (eg. lucrative market)2008-08-15
107appWindows Steadystate - great software to lock down "public" computers; has ability to have computer re-image itself at reboot2008-08-15
106wordPervasive - having been spread throughout; permeated (Eg. the pervasive virus had already infected the email servers)2008-08-14
105wordStagnant - lack of development or advancement; inactive (Eg. a stagnant economy)2008-08-14
104wordperipheral - irrelevant, minor; superficial aspect of the subject at hand2008-08-14
103wordpretentious - (adj) assumption of importance2008-08-14
100wordaggregate - to combine into one; the sum of individual parts (opposite of abrogate - to get rid of something)2008-08-13
97wordabrogate - repeal or abolish through a formal or official means (eg. abrogate rights)2008-08-12
96wordmalaise - weakness; uneasyness or discomfort2008-08-12
95wordcomplacent - pleased with one's merits, advantages, or situation often without awareness of potential danger or harm2008-08-11
93wordfrivolous - worthless, unimportant; legally worthless2008-08-11
92wordincumbent - holding an indicated or obligatory position (Eg. the communications company is incumbent when discussing DSL)2008-08-10
91wordlexicon - vocabulary, repertoire2008-08-10
89wordillustrious - brilliantly outstanding because of dignity of achievments (Eg. Ted's illustrious graduation)2008-08-09
88wordnuance - subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response etc.2008-08-09
87wordbrevity - short, brief; quality of expressing much in a few words2008-08-09
86wordbolster - to add to, support, or uphold (eg. bolster the audience)2008-08-09
85bloghttp://edgeofsports.com/2008-08-08
84wordplight - state or situation, usually an unfavorable or unfortunate one (Eg. The plight of the poor)2008-08-08
83wordintriguing - curiosity or interest generated by something new or unusual; (to intrigue is to draw or capture the attention of)2008-08-08
82wordIngenuity - inventive, clever, resourceful2008-08-08
81podcastQuick and dirty tips networks 2008-08-08
80wordintrepid - fearless (eg. intrepid reporter)2008-08-07
79quote"The best predicter of your political views are your neighbor's political views"

People that you associate with will have similar beliefs.
2008-08-07
78podcastEcontalk - Varian on Technology (How access to wealth of information is changing our lives2008-08-07
77quote"a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention"

"more information often leads to more ignorance"

If you give people too much information (different case if you give them knowledge), they will not be able to process it and be forced to ignore some of it.
2008-08-07
76wordinsidious - entended to entrap; seemingly harmless but actually with grave effect (eg. Calculator)2008-08-07
75articleIs Google Making us Stupid?2008-08-07
74bloghttp://publishing2.com/2008-08-07
73wordconduit - A means by which something is transmitted2008-08-07
72wordscrutiny - examination or investigation; watching or surveillance2008-08-07
71wordcondescending - a patronizing descent from dignity or superiority; deal with people in a superior manner; talk down to someone2008-08-07
68wordpernicious - causing harm or ruin; obsolete2008-08-06
64wordentropy - in IT, a measure of the loss of information in a transmitted signal or message2008-08-05
63wordamnesty - pardon for general offenses; forgiveness for past offenses2008-08-05
62worduncanny - seems to be supernatural or extrodinary; uncomfortably strange2008-08-04
61wordinsinuate - to suggest or imply slyly2008-08-04
60worddeliberate - slow, careful, calculated, intentional; alot goes into the action2008-08-03
59wordmethodical - acting in a systematic way; slow and careful; deliberate2008-08-03
58wordstipulation - condition, promise or demand as part of an agreement2008-08-03
57wordaudacity - bold, daring, almost arrogant2008-08-03
56wordProclamation - a public announcement or statement; anything that is proclaimed2008-08-03
55wordfallacious - false or logically unsound2008-08-03
54wordcontrive - (v) to plan or invent; to plot2008-08-03
53wordcallous - hardened, insensitive2008-08-02
52wordcoerce - control or manipulate by exploiting fears and anxiety2008-08-02
51wordpundit - an expert in something that usually gives insight about the topic to some type of mass media outlet2008-08-02
34wordextradite: legal process by which a judicial system serving one jurisdiction subpeona's someone from another court's jurisdiction for prosecution2008-07-30
33wordcogent: presented in a way that is to the point and relevant; effective in convincing the other party; 2008-07-30