Thursday, April 7, 2011

How to check if a 4sq badge is active

Very useful...

To check if a foursquare badge is active, go to Twitter, then search for the badge's official name. Or to be more specific add the keywords "unlocked" "badge". Check the result(s)' time, if relatively recent, then the badge is active. If last result is 3 months or older, then most probably its retired (moreover, if no result).

ex: search for "unlocked RadioShack Holiday Hero badge"

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

set language of Blogger login page

My frustrating days of looking at a different language than I wanted when logging into Blogger is over. Here is the link to set it:

How I did it. (My guide to unlock foursquare badges)

List of badges, and how I unlocked them.
post history:
06/04/2011 started

Badges are sorted according to time unlocked, starting with newest.


PEOPLE VIP - follow People, check-in (3):
https://foursquare.com/venue/178473
https://foursquare.com/venue/50328
https://foursquare.com/venue/159735
https://foursquare.com/venue/41209
(got it after 4)

WSJ Banker - follow WSJ, check-in (3):
https://foursquare.com/venue/107230
https://foursquare.com/venue/74363
https://foursquare.com/venue/128209
(check into 3 venues in the financial district of NY)

Warhol - check-in 10 times at venues categorized "Art Gallery". got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/74363

WSJ Urban Adventurer - follow foursquare.com/wsj, check-in (5):
https://foursquare.com/venue/638031
https://foursquare.com/venue/2129222
https://foursquare.com/venue/8093274
https://foursquare.com/venue/4812
https://foursquare.com/venue/43623
(check into a venue in each of the 5 boroughs of NY)

PEOPLE Hot Spot - follow People, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/159735

Groupie - visit http://foursquare.com/bizcard, click this badges: Local (flag), Player Please! (heart), Pizzaiolo (pizza), Super Mayor (crown), JetSetter (airplane), Newbie (trophy)

Better Man - follow http://foursquare.com/askmen, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/204068

PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alive - follow http://foursquare.com/peoplemag, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/217085

NYPL Centennial - follow http://foursquare.com/nypl, check-in (3) on different days, open hours (generally 12-5pm):
https://foursquare.com/venue/511119
https://foursquare.com/venue/266595
https://foursquare.com/venue/897294
(or 4 times)

7-10 Split - check-in 3 times at venues categorized "Bowling Alley" on different days. did it here https://foursquare.com/venue/16727907

JetSetter - check-in at 5 different airports. got mine here https://foursquare.com/venue/22120

Fixer Upper - check-in 3 times at venues categorized "Hardware Store".
https://foursquare.com/venue/176233
https://foursquare.com/venue/334890
https://foursquare.com/venue/1284

Where to Eat 2011 - follow http://foursquare.com/nymag, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/6773794 (need 5 check-ins at recommended venues)

Foodie - follow http://foursquare.com/zagat, check-in 5 times at venues tagged "zagat-rated". got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/78777

VH1 Fanatic - follow http://foursquare.com/vh1, got it after:
https://foursquare.com/venue/12296
https://foursquare.com/venue/2267
need 3 check-ins at recommended "Music Venue"

Sounds So Good - follow Ellen, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/12296 (need 3 "Music Venue")

Downward Facing Dog - check-in 3 times in venues categorized "Yoga Studio". i got it after 5 in 2days.
https://foursquare.com/venue/17825493
https://foursquare.com/venue/220382
https://foursquare.com/venue/174340
https://foursquare.com/venue/212417
https://foursquare.com/venue/50339

Barista - check-in at 5 different Starbucks.
https://foursquare.com/venue/104980
https://foursquare.com/venue/503926
https://foursquare.com/venue/267839
https://foursquare.com/venue/127839
https://foursquare.com/venue/43623

Handmade Hero - check-in 3 times in venues categorized "Arts & Crafts Store".
https://foursquare.com/venue/406417
https://foursquare.com/venue/15406514
https://foursquare.com/venue/210741

Bookworm - check-in 3 times in venues categorized "Library / Bookstore". got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/266595

Jersey Shore GTL - follow http://foursquare.com/mtv, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/8244606. (need a gym, tanning salon or beach, and a laundromat, within 7days)

Top Chef - follow Bravo, check-in (2):
https://foursquare.com/venue/18135
https://foursquare.com/venue/320

Whitneyphile - follow http://foursquare.com/whitneymuseum, check-in on different days (total 3):
https://foursquare.com/venue/18113 (twice)
https://foursquare.com/venue/16654790
before May 30.

Met Lover - follow http://foursquare.com/metmuseum, check-in here https://foursquare.com/venue/18716, i did twice in different days.

Zoetrope - check-in 10 times at venues categorized "Movie Theater". got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/31367

excELLENt fan - follow http://foursquare.com/theellenshow, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/31367. (once at bakery, vegetarian, dog run, movie theater, or park)

Black History - follow http://foursquare.com/thegrio, check-in (2):
https://foursquare.com/venue/101340
https://foursquare.com/venue/16244531

RuPaul's Drag Race - follow http://foursquare.com/logotv, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/757. (check in 3 times at venues categorized "gay bar, salon, boutique, karaoke, beauty/cosmetics" (once per day) or check-in once at any of the venues in the “venue list”)

Mario Batali - follow http://foursquare.com/mariobatali, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/4255, need 3-5 I think and check-in during open hours.

BK Art Star - follow http://foursquare.com/brooklynmuseum. i checked in 3 times on different days https://foursquare.com/venue/18737

Swimmies - check-in 5 times at venues categorized "Lake / Pond / Beach". got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/1694138

Elite Shopper - follow http://foursquare.com/luckymag, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/50157, need 5 I think.

Super Swarm - got this with previous check-in (36402)

U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team - checked in on game day/time, Tue Mar 29, 2011 at 7:40 PM, here https://foursquare.com/venue/362402

Fast Company’s Big Idea - follow http://foursquare.com/fastcompany, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/134192

Lookin' for Love - follow Bravo, got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/24173

Brooklyn 4 Life - check-in 25 times in Brooklyn. got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/148376

Dog's Best Friend - check-in 10 times at venues categorized "Dog Run".
https://foursquare.com/venue/109736
https://foursquare.com/venue/1476018
https://foursquare.com/venue/8144330
https://foursquare.com/venue/148850
https://foursquare.com/venue/1692380
https://foursquare.com/venue/93189
https://foursquare.com/venue/618519
https://foursquare.com/venue/21461
https://foursquare.com/venue/71243
https://foursquare.com/venue/76299

Babysitter - check-in 10 times at venues categorized "Playground".
https://foursquare.com/venue/45231
https://foursquare.com/venue/123600
https://foursquare.com/venue/30726
https://foursquare.com/venue/3626685
https://foursquare.com/venue/149156
https://foursquare.com/venue/991068
https://foursquare.com/venue/2192413
https://foursquare.com/venue/618507
https://foursquare.com/venue/7794892
https://foursquare.com/venue/5667422

Andy Cohen - follow Bravo, got it at the last check-in (29186) of previous badge

Bon Appetit - Navigator - follow http://foursquare.com/bonappetitmag, check-in (2):
https://foursquare.com/venue/39485
https://foursquare.com/venue/29186

Club L - follow http://foursquare.com/sho_network, check-in (3):
https://foursquare.com/venue/2337
https://foursquare.com/venue/585
https://foursquare.com/venue/2031

Graphic.ly - follow http://foursquare.com/graphicly, check-in (2):
https://foursquare.com/venue/361
https://foursquare.com/venue/19045

Historian - follow http://foursquare.com/historychannel, check-in to 3 recommended venues. got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/65636

Gym Rat - check-in 10 times at venues categorized "Gym"
https://foursquare.com/venue/17476280
https://foursquare.com/venue/975558
https://foursquare.com/venue/3764546
https://foursquare.com/venue/10424932
https://foursquare.com/venue/18468945
https://foursquare.com/venue/12560446
https://foursquare.com/venue/6960314
https://foursquare.com/venue/711794
https://foursquare.com/venue/233506
https://foursquare.com/venue/9547929

Just Desserts - got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/4019249, the other check-in was the one above. follow Bravo, check-in 2 times at venues categorized "Desserts / Bakery / Cupcake / Ice Cream".

Far Far Away - check-in 3 times above 59th St. got it here https://foursquare.com/venue/107794

Don't Stop Believin' - check-in 3 times at venues categorized "Karaoke Bar".
https://foursquare.com/venue/4798460
https://foursquare.com/venue/41031
https://foursquare.com/venue/64460

Ziggy's Wagon - check-in 3 times at venues categorized "Food Truck".
https://foursquare.com/venue/267655
https://foursquare.com/venue/1941488
https://foursquare.com/venue/12364664

Gossip Girl - check-in 3 times at venues tagged "gossip girl" (i needed 4 maybe).
https://foursquare.com/venue/513
https://foursquare.com/venue/5054
https://foursquare.com/venue/47423
https://foursquare.com/venue/33543

Jobs - check-in 3 times at an Apple Store (or 3 times in total at 1-3 stores).
https://foursquare.com/venue/5019
https://foursquare.com/venue/42332
https://foursquare.com/venue/24481

Today Show Newbie - follow http://foursquare.com/todayshow, check-in https://foursquare.com/venue/261786

I'm on a boat! - check-in here
https://foursquare.com/venue/17477

Real Housewife - got this and the previous 3 in one check-in ?? (follow http://foursquare.com/bravo, check-in to 2 times at venues categorized “Nightclub / Discotheque”)

Fashionista - follow http://foursquare.com/bravo, check-in to a venue tagged "bravo", categorized "Apparel".

American Red Cross - shout-out "Donation Red Cross"

Bravo Newbie - follow http://foursquare.com/bravo, check-in to a venue tagged "bravo".
https://foursquare.com/venue/1356738 (New York, NY)

16 Candles - 4 shout-outs "Happy Birthday x", finally 1 check-in with shout out "Happy Birthday x", where x is anything.

Animal House - check-in to 5 venues tagged "frat boys" (or 5 times in total at 1-4 venues ??).
https://foursquare.com/venue/554324

Photogenic - check-in to 3 venues tagged "photobooth" (or 3 times in total at 1-2 venues ??).
https://foursquare.com/venue/613762 (Manila, Philippines)
https://foursquare.com/venue/1638370 (Manila, Philippines)
https://foursquare.com/venue/1781659 (Jakarta, Indonesia)

Super Mayor - mayor 10 venues at once.

Bender - check-in 4nights in a row.

Local - check-in 3x in one place in a week.

Crunked - check-in 4+ times in a night. (after 6pm??)

Superstar - 50 check-ins.

Super User - 30 check-ins in a month.

Overshare - check-in 10+ times in 12hours.

Swarm - check-in when 50+ other 4sq users are checked in here https://foursquare.com/venue/522180

Explorer - 25 check-ins.

Adventurer - 10 check-ins.

School Night - check-in 4:20am on Thu. (check-in after 3am Sun-Thu).

Newbie - 1st 4sq check-in, of course at my own place.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Inside Job (2010)

A must see, the documentary film Inside Job.

The US financial system is a timebomb waiting to explode, the next time it does, it will be more severe than the last one.

A blog by Prof. Mishkin about his participation in the movie.
A blog by the director in response. Well, he blogs here.

Interesting website on the movie.

Don't really understand this but might be related to the topic, something to do with Alan Greenspan. Got it while looking at the other blogs above.

I think Hollywood realized it just had to acknowledge the film since it won "Best Documentary" in Oscar 2011. The acceptance speech was so cool.

I'll try to understand this and another one. This site seems really interesting.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

other blog and my research website

danny on Computer Security

My computer security blog, haven't been writing much. Will work on it more in the near future.

and...


My research website. Also needs to be updated.

How to get the link of a tweet

Click on the time of the tweet,


you'll be directed to a page with that single tweet. Simply get the link from the address bar.


Follow me on twitter :) @alternat0

Sanctum (2011)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctum_%28film%29

The film was dedicated to Wesley C. Skiles and based on the experience of Andrew Wight, the co-writer and co-producer.


Underwater cave exploration looked interesting, however the dangers aren't that much fun.

BlackBerry Curve 8520 OS package 5.0.0.1692

Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd

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How to change Blogger icon

make image file

convert to .ico

upload

go Design/Edit HTML

add the line
between
<data:blog.pageTitle/>
....

Noetic Science

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noetic_theory

Study of the mind, read it from "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown.

I like the idea that what we think can affect our environment. For example, if we are confident, then people around us will believe. However, if we are indecisive, they will sense it and doubt us.

Friday, February 25, 2011