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Another share of one of my MP3s. I set up a new one once a week and give you seven days to check it out. After that it will be gone and replaced by a new selection. Please don't link to this. Just click on the link and save it. For this week: |
Custom "Hey Mister" |
Even though there are "explicit lyrics" the song "Hey Mister" from the album "FAST", released in 2002, has made it way into several TV commercials. You may recognized the tune from a few car commercials. I don't know why but the lyrics didn't seem to be part of these commercials. Maybe you can tell me why?
Skip at 7:30 AM
For some Friday Fun spend some time with the classic Blue Ball Machine. Now don't think dirty!! This is NOT that!!! This Rube Goldburg meets Flash and a little bit of Pee Wee Herman is just a bit of fun.
Skip at 1:00 PM
If you still use Outlook Express check out Outlook Express Tweaker. Tweaker for Outlook Express is free for commercial and non-commercial use.
Program Features:
Tweaker for Outlook Express allows you to:
- hide “MSN Messenger” in Outlook Express menu.
- turn off the Outlook Express splash screen.
- change the path where message attachments are stores.
- change the path where Address Book is stored.
- change the Outlook Express start page location.
- use smooth message scrolling.
- hide the Accounts Settings dialog from menu (to protect it from the changes)
- block executable attachments to protect you from the viruses.
- hide or show the attached images at the bottom of the message.
- change the Windows title for the dialogs of Outlook Express.
- change the small animation logos in Outlook Express and Internet Explorer.
- change the indent character from " -> " to other when you reply the message.
- change the database location for messages and news.
- hide “Hotmail” tab from menu “Tools” -> “New Account Signup”.
Skip at 7:02 AM
Another share of one of my MP3s. I set up a new one once a week and give you seven days to check it out. After that it will be gone and replaced by a new selection. Please don't link to this. Just click on the link and save it. For this week: |
Eric Clapton and J.J. Cale "Danger" |
Eric Clapton and J.J. Cale recently released "The Road to Escondito". One of Eric's earliest hit songs, "After Midnight", was written by J.J. Cale. This man has been very reclusive. While writing many songs made famous by others, and 11 of the 14 on this album, he is not well know. Clapton talked him into doing this album and taking a more prominent role. It was worth the effort. Check out this great release
Skip at 7:17 AM
Check out Mike Layden's site for one of the best disclaimer notices ever:
Batteries not included. Some assembly may be required. WARNING: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL! Contents may settle during shipment. Drink before date on carton. Use only as directed. You’re soaking in it now. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Use only in well-ventilated area. Keep away from fire or flame. Keep away from children. Viewer discretion advised. May be too intense for some viewers. No bottles, knives, guns, or attitudes. Keep out of direct sunlight. Apply only to affected area. If condition persists, consult your physician. All models over 18 years of age, affidavits on file. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Contestants have been briefed on some questions before the show. List each check separately by bank number. No other warranty expressed or implied. Void where prohibited. Breaking seal constitutes acceptance of agreement. For recreational use only. Slippery when wet. Sanitized for your protection. Delivered fresh every day. For off-road use only. Your mileage may vary. Edited for television. Post office will not deliver without proper postage. For office use only. List was current at time of printing. This product is meant for educational purposes only. Penalty for private use. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Lost ticket pays maximum rate. Your cancelled check is your receipt. Add toner. Place stamp here. First pull up, then pull down. Avoid contact with skin. Beware of dog. Limited time offer, call now to insure prompt delivery. If you are calling from a touch-tone telephone please press one now. To ensure quality service, this call may be recorded. You must be present to win. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 to win. Employees and their families are not eligible. No passes accepted for this engagement. List at least two alternate dates. I want my MTV. Some equipment shown is optional. No Canadian coins. Not recommended for children. Prerecorded for this time zone. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Not for resale. Keep dog on leash. Please stand behind yellow line. Driver carries less than $20 cash. Driver does not make change. Many suitcases look alike. This is not an offer to sell securities. NO ANCHOVIES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. When a problem comes along, you must whip it. Whip it good. The Internet will change the way we live, work, and learn, yada, yada, yada. He who dies with the most toys, wins. I wish I had bought Microsoft a long time ago. Personal goal: to outlive the milk mustache commercials. And rap music. Isn’t everyone bored yet? Please return your tray table to its’ full upright and locked position and remain seated until we have come to a complete stop. We’re all special because we’re all different– just like everyone else. Do not mark in this space. WARNING! Severe tire damage will result! Are your turn signals on? Happy Hour is from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Buy one, get one free! We are closed on Wednesdays. Film at eleven. This vehicle not responsible for rocks thrown from tires. Tank you veddy much. No, really.
Skip at 7:30 AM
If you who prefer to code rather than develop pixel-perfect buttons and graphics for the website you'll find this link quite useful. Basically it allows you to select from 19 pre-made buttons, change the font type, color and style, and the text (of course). And you can even preview how it will look like against your site's background color.
Though the customization options aren't extensive, this site allows you to have a more professional look right "out of the box".
Skip at 7:30 AM
Another share of one of my MP3s. I set up a new one once a week and give you seven days to check it out. After that it will be gone and replaced by a new selection. Please don't link to this. Just click on the link and save it. For this week: |
G Love "Ride" |
G Love released "G Love's Lemonade" in August. I've been playing it every since. This track, I'm sharing with you, plus "Hot Cookin'" and "Ain't That Right" are worth the price of the whole album, but there are 12 more. Check it out. You'll be glad you did.
Skip at 7:06 AM
For a quick laugh, check out Dance, Monkey, Dance. It's a flash movie hosted a the University of Southern California. While this is just a fun site, PLEASE don't let the kids click on this without checking it out first. Depending on your feelings, it may not be suitable.
Skip at 7:30 AM
USER AGENT STRING UTILITY VERSION 2 is a utility that opens an Internet Explorer 7.0 window that is configured to report its identity to websites as being Internet Explorer 6.0. For use on the many websites that do not recognize IE 7. According to Microsoft, "In some cases, websites might misidentify a new version of IE as an outdated version, with results ranging from rendering and behavior issues to total rejection of the user. This utility changes certain registry keys on an IE 7.0 installation to allow a user to emulate an IE 6.0 installation as a simple workaround until problematic sites update their code. If you are using IE 7, you might want this.
Skip at 7:04 AM
Another share of one of my MP3s. I set up a new one once a week and give you seven days to check it out. After that it will be gone and replaced by a new selection. Please don't link to this. Just click on the link and save it. For this week: |
Tim O'Reagan "These Things" |
For fans of the Jawhawks, here is a treat. This solo debut, self-titled album, from earlier this year, will surprise even diehard fans of the Jayhawks, the band in which Tim O'Reagan played a comparatively low-profile role as the drummer. Here, his homespun pop with psychedelic glimmers features lush harmonies, buoyant melodies, offbeat arrangements (including his dad as guest whistler on "These Things"). Here's Tim and "These Things", enjoy.
Skip at 7:30 AM
Have you ever had the feeling that someone was lying to you but you just weren't sure enough?
Well now, thanks to this useful list now you can.
This site features all the basic tips and tricks that liars use when being confronted and I was surprised to see that I have used some of those methods to lie in the past, like for instance:
• Timing is off between emotions gestures/expressions and words. Example: Someone says "I love it!" when receiving a gift, and then smile after making that statement, rather then at the same time the statement is made.
There are also tips to confirm if your prediction (that your being lied to) is true or not:
• If you believe someone is lying, then change subject of a conversation quickly, a liar follows along willingly and becomes more relaxed. The guilty wants the subject changed; an innocent person may be confused by the sudden change in topics and will want to back to the previous subject.
Check out this site over the weekend so you don't get busted on Christmas day when you open those socks.
Skip at 6:45 AM
CNet has released a videocast naming the top 5 biggest .com flops ever. Click to see them. It's a videocast, so if your internet access has a low bandwidth here is a list of the flops and why:
- WebVan - Trying to sell groceries online across America with no business experience and establish in 18 months...
- Pets.com - Apparently they invested tons of money in publicity however they were unable to make proffit.
- Kozmo.com - They had people in bikes and bicycles delivering videos, sandwiches to your doorstep.
- Flooz - Create your online currency and have Woopie Goldberg promote it (do I need to say why this failed?)
- eToys.com - Their stocks dropped from 84$ to 0.09$ in 16 months
With the current Web 2.0 bubble expanding, newcomers to the bubble should take these past examples as advice of future errors they shouldn't make.
Skip at 7:00 AM
Helping to lower the average quality of Web content almost daily.