When the site was displayed using the .com domain it threw up an invalid api key error.

Here is the fix:

Some applications may be hosted on multiple domains. For example, many content management systems push the same content to different domains (e.g.example.com and example.net) and wish to have that content single-sourced. Since Google Maps API keys are generated per domain, you’ll need to generate separate keys for each domain and configure your application to use the correct one. The easiest way to do this in JavaScript is to dynamically generate the 

tag using 

and assigning the correct domain-specific key within the src attribute’s URL as a parameter. In doing so, you’ll need to pre-generate and hardcode the list of keys within your application.

Create an object which contains a mapping between domain names and its corresponding Google Maps API keys. Use 

to retrieve the domain name your application is running against, and pass it into the object to select the appropriate key.

Below is a JavaScript snippet you can copy and paste into your application. Replace property names labeled 

on the left with your list of domains and assign to each entry its corresponding and unique Google Maps API key.

When using the snippet above, be sure to include it within your HTML document above any script tags or JavaScript containing references to Google Maps API objects.

It seems that their PR or marketing companies had uploaded the programs and failed to provide a disc of originals to the organisations. The first couple of times this happend I put down to lethargy in the organisations internal marketing departments not wanting to be bothered to send me the files, but after the fifth time it seemed to be a trend.

So I had permission to use the footage but no way of embedding clean visuals without the YouTube logo, I also would much prefer to host and control the footage myself.

There are a few online sites that will rip the video for you and allow you to save it as .FLV or .MP4.

Some examples are:
http://keepvid.com/
http://vixy.net/

These worked ok but were quite slow and wouldn’t rip the HD versions of the video. After some searching I stumbled across MacTubes.

This neat little app (yes Mac only I’m afraid), is free to download and use and works fantastically well. It allows you to search, play and download videos from YouTube even in HD 720p and 1080p versions if they are available.

System requirements:

• Only for Mac OS X.
• Universal binary application supported PowerPC / Intel(R) processor. (Maybe)
• Mac OS X 10.4.2 or higher / Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.(Maybe)
• Safari 2.0 or higher / Adobe Flash Player Plug-ins 9.0 or higher

Download:

http://brpg.hp.infoseek.co.jp/mactubes/index_en.html

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But with Facebook Fan Pages and the array of apps you can plug into them, there are a few ways you can customize what people see when they land on your Page.

You’ve probably seen custom Fan Pages like those of Best Buy and Victoria’s Secret. When you land there, you start on what is essentially a mini website within Facebook, instead of the Page’s wall or feed.

These are often used to promote deals, call attention to new products, or simply welcome visitors with an attractive branded splash page. Anyone with a Fan Page can create one, but it takes a little effort. Here’s how.

1. Add the Static FBML App

The tabs at the top of your Facebook Fan Page are apps. Some, like your wall and photos are built into Facebook. Others are essentially plug-ins where fans can view external content, like YouTubevideos, Flickr photos, etc.

The app you need for your custom page is called “Static FBML,” located here. If you’re logged into Facebook, you can add it to your Page. It is essentially a blank canvas where you can add whatever content you want, including custom graphics and links via standard HTML.

Facebook Fan Page Image

2. Set Up Your Tab

Once you’ve added the Static FBML app, click “Edit Page” below your company’s profile image. This will bring up all your settings and apps. Look for the FBML app and click the “Application Settings” link.

Facebook Fan Page Image-1

The app can function in two ways: As a set of boxes, or as one dedicated profile tab. If you’re building a splash page, you’ll probably want to use it as a tab, so go ahead and make sure that the “Box” setting is removed, and the “Tab” setting is added. You can always experiment with boxes later if you find them more useful.

Facebook Fan Page Image-2

3. Add Your Content

Once you’re in tab mode, go back to your settings and click the “Edit” link under the Static FBML app. This opens a standard text field where you can add your content.

Facebook Fan Page Image-3

“Box Title” will be the name of your tab, so you’ll want to change it to something appropriate, like “This Week’s Deals,” “Special Offers,” or simply “Welcome,” depending on how you plan to use your Page.

he main text field is where your content goes, and you can add standard HTML to the page as you would any website, including images, text, links, and other formatting. No need for HTML, BODY, or HEAD tags.

Note that your images must be hosted elsewhere (on your company’s website, for example) and only referenced in your HTML code.

4. Make It the Default Landing Page

If you want this new tab to be the “face” of your business Fan Page, head back over to your page settings and edit your “Wall Settings.” There is an option for “Default Landing Tab for Everyone Else.” From that menu, select your new tab.

From now on, it will be the first thing visitors see when they arrive.

5. Engage Further With FBML

FBML stands for Facebook Markup Language, and it is the code used in Facebook applications to reference items on the social network, like user profiles, groups, feeds, and other data. If you’re really looking to integrate your landing page and get interactive with visitors, it might be worthwhile to learn this language.

A great primer on FBML and a resource for optimizing your Facebook landing page in general can be found at Techipedia.

Blatantly plagiarised from Mashable – The Social Media Guide who have added screengrabs to bolster the original post

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

It’s an easy-to-use app dedicated to providing a full suite of copyright solutions, from registration to management.

Myows has been created for designers, photographers, bloggers, writers, musicians and anyone who creates copyrightable work.

All in one place, online, for free: www.myows.com

• Assists in securing the removal of unauthorised copy(s) of your work on- and off-line.
• Provides access to a growing pool of copyright-related knowledge and resources.
• Helps you keep track of permissions granted and active cases.
• Provides you with deterrence measures including custom warning graphics.
• Lets you store, view and manage your protected works in one place, online.
• Creates valuable evidence of your copyright.
• Presents the opportunity to become part of a global IP-savvy community.
• Proves the exact dates on which you uploaded your files, down to the minute.

I have been a champion of this great original idea since it’s inception, it’s what the design has been needing for some time. In fact my design agency (Cocoa Media) even gets a mention on the home page..

Oh and if you are wondering the great MyOws character was designed and rendered by the amazing Vonster – http://www.vonglitschka.com/

Who should use Myows?
Photographers, writers, designers, artists, journalists, bloggers – anybody who has created an original work and therefore has a copyright (owns intellectual property).

How do I copyright my work?
You automatically have copyrights in any original work you produce but the onus is on you to prove that you are the creator (which is where Myows will help you).

Is Myows just for professionals?
No. Myows is for anyone who creates something original that they want to claim ownership of. You have copyright in your original works – you just need to protect it.

What is an original work?
Original works are anything you create that are not copies of something else and have been ‘reduced to material form’ (meaning they’re not just an idea).

How does Myows help me to avoid expensive legal battles?
Uploading your work to myows provides you with evidence as well as a deterrence measure designed to prevent theft. The site will also assist you in contacting unauthorised users of your work and is able to provide verifiable third-party evidence on your behalf, at your request.

How much does it cost to have a Myows account?
It is our vision to provide copyright protection and management at no cost to freelancers, creative individuals and smaller companies. For corporate users and larger accounts there will be a small fee depending on the amount of storage space used. We’re looking at the possibility of tiered accounts for those users who exceed their storage limits but more about that at a later date!

What storage capacity does Myows provide?
During beta testing, the free account limit is 500MB (this may change for new users as we get a better idea of usage patterns and user-needs). If you’re running out of space, drop us a mail at support@myows.com and we’ll see what we can do to help you out.

Exactly what kind of files can I upload to Myows?
Images (.jpg | .gif | .png | .bmp | .tif | etc.)
video ( .mov | .avi | etc.)
sound ( .mpg |. mp3 | etc.)
text ( .doc | plain text)
vector files ( .ai | .id | etc.)
html files
animations ( .fla | .swf )
code
presentations
… pretty much any kind of file you can think of!

Who can access my Myows account or view my work/information
Only you can (using your unique username and self-generated or system-generated password), unless you give someone else permission to see your files.

Where can I access my myows account from?
Anywhere in the world, as long as you are online.

What do I do if I find that someone has stolen my Original Work?
You open a case on myows which will then guide you through the necessary steps typically required to resolve the matter and any related disputes.

How secure are Myows’ servers?
Very secure. As an additional safety measure, all information is backed up on a second set of remote servers which are located in another part of the world.

How long will my files stay on Myows’ servers?
For as long as your account remains open and active (Free accounts must be accessed at least once every 2 months). Paid accounts must be settled on a monthly basis.

Is it really impossible for anybody to alter the date on an uploaded file?
Yes, not even the team at Myows can alter the date of upload of your files, The unique hash value internally assigned to each file provides additional tamper proof evidence linking the file to the date of upload.

Can Myows keep me informed of activity on my account?
Yes Myows will send you mails notifying you of your account activity if you elect to activate this feature (NB: this feature will soon be deployed). Remember though that you can simply log on at any time to view your most recent activity.

Will Myows warn me if somebody has copied my work or uploaded similar work?
Not yet. But we hope soon to be able to assist you in combing the net for unauthorized copies of your work.

For now, we’d definitely recommend trying out TinEye (for pics), Copyscape (for text) or Fairshare (for RSS feeds) to find your work online.

Can I modify files that I’ve already uploaded?
No, the files that you upload are non-modifiable. You can only delete them and, if necessary, replace them with newer versions.

What’s to stop someone uploading copied work to their Myows account?
Nothing. But if disputed, the original creator would simply have to prove that they had the work before the date that the copier uploaded the work to myows. That way they can prove their copyright and disprove the uploading party’s claim.

Of course, if the original creator also has a myows account, that’ll be very easy! (Just remember to always upload your creations timeously)

Will Myows send any legal letters on my behalf?
No, but we will provide you with great legal templates and will even fill them in for you using the information you supply. Myows will however send proof of your uploaded work and related date to third parties upon your request.

Will Myows assist me in finding a lawyer if I ever need one?
We are building a global database of good Myows-friendly lawyers to assist in this regard.

When will Myows be available in other languages?
We hope to have Myows available in Mandarin, French and Spanish some day soon.

TinEye is a reverse image search engine.

You can submit an image to find out where it came from, how it is being used, if modified versions of the image exist, or to find higher resolution versions.

TinEye is the first image search engine on the web to use image identification technology rather than keywords, metadata or watermarks.

For some real TinEye search examples, check out their Cool Searches page.

There are many uses for TinEye, but here are a few:

• Find out where an image came from, or get more information about it
• Research or track the appearance of an image online
• Find higher resolution versions of an image
• Locate web pages that make use of an image you have created
• Discover modified or edited versions of an image

TinEye was created by Idée Inc. Idée develops advanced image identification and visual search software for photo wire agencies, stock photography firms, entertainment media companies and some of the world’s leading imaging firms including Adobe Systems Inc.

The site is a watch again aggregator of UK Tv broadcast programs,essentially an online Tv station, but much more it has acquired the rights to distribute programmes on the web making them available to viewers legally for unlimited viewing.

Catch up for free on programmes you’ve missed for up to 30 days or rediscover many of the nation’s old favourites, specially selected by their editors.

You can choose from comedy, drama, lifestyle shows, factual programmes, sport and much more.  If it’s available, you can even watch whole a series in one go.

SeeSaw is quick, easy and free. Whether you’re a PC or Mac user, you can instantly start watching broadcast-quality programmes on the web, all you need is an internet connection with a speed of at least 1 Mbps – broadband or cable, and the latest version of Adobe Flash installed on your computer.

I have to say the quality is fantastic, with a choice of Low, Medium, and high quality delivery. Even on a UK domestic broadband link I was able to watch fullscreen on my 27inch iMac at full quality with no interruption.

You can find seesaw here: www.seesaw.com

With more than 15 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific blog reviewing new Web sites and services, publishing breaking news on what’s new on the web and offering social media resources and guides.

Mashable’s audience includes early adopters, social media enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, influencers, brands and corporations, marketing, PR and advertising agencies, Web 2.0 aficionados and technology journalists.

Mashable is also popular with bloggers, Twitter and Facebook users — an increasingly influential demographic.

As described, the site covers virtually all the subjects a denizen of the modern web should be interested in:

• Social Media
• Mobile
• Web Video
• Entertainment
• Tech

All these subjects are covered in depth and the reader can find a myriad of sub-categories within each area of interest.

A wealth of knowledge and right up to the second information a visit is a must.

Mashable can be found here: www.mashable.com
You can follow on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/mashable

He is located in the International Space Station and is taking pictures as he orbits the Earth. Apart from the fact that these are amazing photos, it really blows my mind that he is micro-blogging through Twitter from space.

Click for larger view..

Arabian Desert

The Grand Canyon

Tokyo at Night

Follow him on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/Astro_Soichi

See and follow his Twitpics here: http://twitpic.com/photos/Astro_Soichi

Soichi’s blog can be found here: http://www.j-wave.co.jp/blog/mp_noguchi/

And his NASA profile here: http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/noguchi.html

I was sent this great diagram recently showing how people chose to receive their news and information historically and trending how they are likely to in the future.

I am increasingly asked what social networking is all about and how can it be relevant to business. the simple answer I give is that I like to think of it as electronic networking, in other words a quick way to interact and pass information to lots of people anywhere in the world.

It’s relevant to business purely because it allows you to get you massage about your business or service to your market very easily.

With current technology, particularly mobile technology, people are choosing to get their information in very different ways. People read newspapers online rather than buying a paper copy, the same is becoming true with magazines, news is delivered electronically to phones and DAB.

You can take advantage of this by utilising linked up web services i.e when you update your website it automatically updates your twitter account and your facebook account. In this way potential clients do not have to visit your website to get your news, they will have have the information delivered to them in the way they choose to receive it.