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Linux tips, webmaster tips, and various other things written by Elijah Lofgren.
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News about what I've been up to, things I've been thinking about, songs I like, quotes I like, funny things I've found, and more! :)
- Quote of the Week
- Song of the Week! :)
- Funny of the Week! :)
- Marriage and Relationships
- The Christian Walk
- General
  Blog entries that don't fit in other categories.
- LeTourneau
- Cool/Funny
- MiniBlog (Archive)
- Personal Journal
  Blog entries that have mainly to do with me and my feelings. ;)
- Websites
- Computers
  - Software
- Elijah Lofgren's 2007 Google Summer of Code Experience
  A blog chronicling my participation in the 2007 Google Summer of Code
- Productivity
Good Books
A list of books that I think are good and worth reading.
Ubuntu and Kubuntu Tips
Tips for Ubuntu and Kubuntu Linux.
- Tips for Installing Software
- Hardware Tips
- KDE Tips
- Gnome Tips
- Web Dev Tips
  - Easily install a local testing LAMP server (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin)
- Multimedia and Plugin Tips
  Tips on how to get playback of various sound a video files working and how to install and set up various plugins for Firefox.
- Fixes for problems in Ubuntu and Kubuntu
- Ubuntu Breezy Tips
  Tips that pertain to the 5.10 Breezy Badger version of Ubuntu or Kubuntu.
- Networking Tips for Ubuntu and Kubuntu
Linux Tips
Tips for various Linux programs and distributions.
- KDE Tips
  Tips for the K Desktop Environment and some KDE programs.
  - Konqueror Tips
    Tips for the Konqueror, the KDE file manager and web browser.
  - Quanta Tips
    Tips for the Quanta Plus Web Development Enviroment.
- Arch Linux Tips
- Cool Linux Games
  A list of Linux games that I think are cool.
- Debian Linux Tips
  Tips for the Debian Linux distribution.
- Video Editing Tips
  Tips for people who edit video or create DVDs on Linux.
- Familiar Linux Tips
  Tips for Familiar Linux which is a Linux distribution that runs on iPAQ Pocket PCs.
- Samba Tips
- Linux Programs I Use
- General Linux Tips
  Various Linux tips that I have found to be useful.
- Graphics Editing Tips
  Tips for people who edit graphics on Linux.
- Linux Kernel
  Options that I enable when I compile the Linux Kernel myself.
- PCLinuxOS Tips
  Tips for the PCLinuxOS operating system.
- Tips for the LILO Boot Loader
- Text Editing Tips
  Tips for the people who edit text files on Linux
- Git Tips
- CentOS 5 Tips
  - How to easily make a service such as named start at boot
Writings
Things I have written.
- Portable Technology
  A discussion of the impact of portable technology.
- Letter to the Editor about Abortion
  A letter to the editor about Abortion written by Elijah Lofgren.
- Heroes of Today experience at CTCI - July 2004
  My experience at the Heroes of Today program at CTCI.
- Letourneau - Fall 2006
  Stuff I wrote during my Fall 2006 semester at LeTourneau University.
  - Integration of Strengths and Leadership Distinctives Assignment
    An assignment for my Cornerstone's class on how my strengths relate to the Christian Leadership Distinctives.
  - Christian Interview Activity
    An interview of both of my parents about their spiritual growth.
  - Spiritual Reflection Paper
    My Spiritual Reflection Paper for Cornerstones
  - Personal Reflection Paper
    A Personal Reflection Paper I wrote for my Cornerstones Class.
  - Intellectual Cornerstones Paper
    My Intellectual Cornerstones Paper that I wrote for Cornerstones
  - Response to “Vying World-views” by George Barna
    A response I wrote to an article by George Barna title “Vying World-views" for my Biblical Foundations class.
  - Exegesis Paper
    An Exegesis Paper I wrote on Acts 17:16-34 for my Biblical Foundations class.
  - Value of Life: A Biblical Perspective on Abortion
    The first ethics paper I wrote for my Biblical Foundations class.
  - A Biblical Perspective on Origins
    The second ethics paper I wrote for my Biblical Foundations class.
  - Autobiographical Web Collage
    An Autobiographical Web Collage that I created for English Comp I
  - Outdoor Adventures at Wind Creek
    A Profile about group camping at Wind Creek State Park in Alabama that I wrote for English Comp I.
  - Ubuntu: Humanity Towards Others
    An Expository Essay about the Ubuntu Operating System that I wrote for English Comp I.
  - Perseverance: A Tale of One Determined Skier
    A Creative Non-fiction piece about my sister learning to ski that I wrote for English Comp I.
  - English Final Reflection
    The final reflection I wrote for English Composition I.
  - Camping at Wind Creek
    A feature article I wrote for English Comp I.
Web Dev Tips
Useful tips and tools for webmasters.
- Ruby on Rails Tips
  Some tips that someone wanting to learn Ruby on Rails may find useful.
- Essential Programs and Websites for Web Developers
- MySQL Tips
  - How to quickly and easily add a new MySQL user and Database using the MySQL command line
Firefox Tips
A list of Firefox tips and useful extensions that can be installed to make Firefox easier to use and have more features.
- My Favorite Firefox Extensions
  A list of the Firefox Extensions that I really like.
- Firefox Tips
- Cool Firefox Features
  Some Firefox features that I think are really cool.
Windows Tips
Tips and fixes for Microsoft Windows.
Google Tips
Tips for Google products.
Pictures
Pictures from various places.
- West Africa
  Pictures from our visit to West Africa.
- Parks
  Pictures from our visits to Gunter Hill Campground, Holy Ground Battlefield, and Prairie Creek Campground.
- Zoo Pictures
  Pictures from when we went to the Montgomery Zoo.
- Friends
- Vacation Pictures
  - Skiing Pictures
- CataBot 2020
- Legos Project 2: Accuracy
- Sky and Car Show
- Screenshots
Bible
Stuff relating to God's Word.
- PDF Bible Reading Plan
  A downloadable PDF guide for reading through the Bible in one year.
- ODF Bible Reading Plain
  Bible reading plan in OpenDocument (OpenOffice.org) format.
- The Gospel of the Bible vs The Gospel of the LDS Church
  PowerPoints and pamphlets reproduced with the permission of Chip Thompson director of Tri-Grace Ministries in Ephraim, UTAH
  - What is the Gospel Truth You Decide The Gospel of Bible or the Gospel of the LDS church (odt)
  - What is the Gospel Truth You Decide The Gospel of Bible or the Gospel of the LDS church (pdf)
  - What is the Truth About God You Decide The Bible or LDS Doctrine (odt)
  - What is the Truth About God You Decide The Bible or LDS Doctrine (pdf)
  - What is the Truth About The Restored Gospel You Decide The Bible or LDS Doctrine (odt)
  - What is the Truth About The Restored Gospel You Decide The Bible or LDS Doctrine (pdf)
  - The Bible Challenge
    Gives some good historical evidence for the Bible.
  - Mormonism and Christianity (ppt)
    Explores some of the differences between Christianity and Mormonism
- Following Jesus at the Movies
  Does God care what movies and TV shows we are watching? Notes from Bo Bolding's April 1, 2007 sermon at Crossroads Community Church in Longview, TX
- The way out of Skepticism by R.A. Torrey
Home Tips
Tips for fixing things around your home (currently only how to fix a lawn mower that won't start).
Contact Me
Has a contact form which can use to email me.
Site Map
A list of pages on this web site.
About
Stuff about me and this website.
- About Me
  Some scattered bits of info about me.
  - My Favorites
    A list of my favorite things in many different categories.
  - Blessing of the Day
    A list of things that I am thankful to God for (I'm going to try to add 1 each day).
  - To Do List
  - Things that make me happy
  - Good Movies
    A list of good movies that I like.
  - Good Music
    A list of good music that I like.
  - Ideas
    Ideas that I have.
  - Shopping
    List of places that I like to shop.
  - Exercise Log
    I plan to start keeping track of how long it takes me to run to a nearby creek and back.
  - My Wish List
    A list of things I'd appreciate having someday. :)
- My Websites
  A list of websites that I have made or helped to create.
- How I use CMSMS on this Site
Notes
My education, speaker, and Bible notes.
- LeTourneau Notes
  Notes I've taken at LeTourneau University
  - Keys To Academics
    Presentation given by Thomas Hellmuth, Dean of the School of Engineering.
  - Take Hold of Your Future
    Learn about Career Choices and Placement Opportunities From Steve Gatton, Director of Career Services
  - English Composition 1
  - Engineering Ethics: Notes on "To Engineer is Human" aka. "When Engineering Fails"
    Notes from watching and discussing "To Engineer is Human" in preparation for writing a report for my Fundamentals of Engineering Design class about Engineering Ethics.
- Bible Notes
  - John 20 - August 28, 2006
  - July 18, 2005 Bible Notes
    Notes from Luke 24:1-12 and 2 Kings 18 and 19.
  - July 24, 2005 Church Notes
    Notes on discussion of the chapters of Psalm 19, Matthew 13, Philippians 3, and Revelation 21.
  - The Difference Between Praise and Worship
    Notes taken July 1st, 2007 at Fountain of Grace church in Prattville, Alabama from Pastor Tony Butler's teaching.
- Speaker Notes
  Notes that I have taken from listening to various speakers.
  - Notes from hearing Ken Ham
    Notes that I have taken when I've heard Ken Ham speak.
    - Genesis: Key to Rebuilding the Foundation in Family and Culture
      Notes that I took at the Christian Home Educators Fellowship convention in Birmingham, AL when Ken Ham spoke on 'Genesis: Key to Rebuilding the Foundation in Family and Culture'.
LeTourneau Tips
Math Tips
Stuff that I've found useful to know.
C++ Programming Tips
Tips for C++ programmers
Solidworks Tips
Cool/Funny
Family Links
Educational Resources
Educational resources that I have found useful.
Palm Applications I've used
A list of some Palm applications I have downloaded and installed on my Palm OS powered PDA.
Quotes
Quotes I like.
Bookmarks
CMS Made Simple Tips
Tips for the wonderful CMS Made Simple website content management system.
- Tip: Easily display the content of all sub-pages (child pages)
- CMSMS 1.4 Tip: Easily modify page title
- Very useful CMSMS wiki pages for working with CMSMS and Smarty
TestPrep
An online test prep program that I wrote. Email me if you would like access to the Admin Panel so that you can add/edit your own questions.
NXT Tips
Java Tips
I'll post Java programming tips that I come across here.
Tutorials
Instructions on how to do various things.
- Embedding Flash with the TinyMCE Editor Media Plugin
  A Flash video showing how to embed a Flash movie into a web page using the TinyMCE Media Plugin
- Installing a Font with Windows XP
  Shows how to download, extract, and install a font using Windows XP
- How to use the Current Probe in Qucs
Physics Tips
Some random Physics tips. ;)