Friday, 6. October 2006

Google Code Search - Some of your db passwords are belong to us


Google opened up a new search sevice called Google Code Search today. The new search allows you to search through a huge index of code that the Google search engine has crawled over the years.

Being the curious beings we are, a friend of mine and I immediately started searching for passwords to see just how much Google was indexing. It didn’t turn up much in the way of anything “secret” until we refined our search to just wp-config files (the file that contains the database connection information for Wordpress installs).

Google Code

Some-of-your-db-passwords-are-belong-to-us

kottke.org

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1 addon to make all your old extensions compatible with Firefox 2


This extension adds a few extras useful to those that regularly test nightly builds of Firefox, Thunderbird and the Application Suite.

This extension now works on branch builds of Firefox and Thunderbird.

dave

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10 reasons people make stupid decisions


Have you ever wondered why most of the people you know (and probably your elected representatives) insist on making dumb decisions when they are so clearly wrong? Below are ten reasons that they act like idiots without even knowing it. And as they say in poker, if you can't spot the sucker at the table, then it's probably you...

badanalysis

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How to build your own Jet Engine


You don't have to be Jay Leno to own a jet powered motorcycle, and we will show you how to make your own jet enigne right here to power your wacky vehicles. This is an ongoing project, and plenty of additional info will be available on our website soon.

instructables.com

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U2 Tower rises as it goes to planning


The long awaited planning application for the U2 Tower on Dublin's south Docklands has been lodged with the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) - and outlines plans for a tower that is substantially higher than expected at 130 metres, 10 metres higher than the Spire.

ireland.com

Did U2 really get the tower it was looking for?

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A New Way To Drink Water: Bling H2O


Bling H2O has a limited edition bottle available in two sizes, that are frosted and have genuine Swarovski crystals that spell out the water’s name. “Bling H2O is to bottled water what Rolls Royce is to automobiles; a premium product with premium packaging that merits a premium price. Bling is a stand-alone beverage as well as the perfect compliment to your favorite cocktail.” (Baller Status)It has been featured at the Grammy’s, VMA’s and BET Awards and has been sampled by Jamie Foxx, Paris Hilton (and Tinkerbell), Mariah Carey and Shaquille O’Neal, just to name a few. Prices range from $24.00 to $40.00, that’s right for a bottle of water. Bling H2O also has an apparel/accessory line featuring Swarovski crystals.

ballerstatus.net

blingh2o.com

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