31.12.05

"See you next year!"

I'm going to deliver a roundhouse kick to someone's throat if I have to hear that again. What is it with people saying that? Do they think it's actually funny? That they're somehow witty using such a ridiculous statement? I'm sure it got a hearty laugh the first time you heard it, but never after that. Do people say it thinking the other person has never heard it before? If you are one of those people, here's a tip: Shut up. Just say Happy New Year and be done with it.



Happy New Year everybody!

27.12.05

Getting The Perfect Nap


"When billionaire adventurer Steve Fossett broke the record for around-the-world solo jet flight last March, he slept just 60 minutes in 67 hours of flight time -- 60 minutes broken into two- and three-minute naps. "I slept when I needed it and awoke refreshed," he says. Fossett, who holds world records in ballooning, sailing, and flying, adds that none of his feats could have been done without these micro-variety "power naps."

I've never been much of a napper because it seemed like more often than not, I would feel more sluggish than I did previously. From the information in the article and the following chart, I can see why - my naps were about half an hour, which they shouldn't be. I'm going to try shorter intervals when I feel I need some extra z's.

25.12.05

Almost forgot...


Wanted to wish my few readers a Merry Christmas and hoping for a great New Year for everyone!

*for those of you that get "offended" by me saying Merry Christmas, get over it. political correctness is a joke*

22.12.05

Santa IM worm hits AOL, MSN, and Yahoo


"A Santa Claus worm is attempting to trick America Online, Microsoft MSN and Yahoo instant-messaging users into clicking on a file that delivers unwanted software to a victim's computer.

The IM.GiftCom.All worm attempts to dupe IM users into thinking an acquaintance has sent them a link to a harmless Santa Claus file, according to a security advisory issued Tuesday by IMlogic."


I'm hoping most are smarter than this, but usually that's not the case. Please be very careful of what you receive and send in emails and Instant Messages. While we're on the subject of Security, double check to make sure that your anti-virus is up to date. How do you check? Right click on the application's icon in your taskbar and find where it says update. If, for some reason, you don't have anti-virus software or the one that came with your pc expired because you didn't want to pay the annual fee, you can download and install AVG Free Edition.

8.12.05

Game being developed for "sex ed"?


"The CanWest News Service has a piece up on Heather Kelley, an Ubisoft game designer who has created Lapis, a prototype of a Nintendo DS game that offers a "stealthy primer" on female sexuality.

At first glance, the game sort of looks like Nintendogs, but with a fluffy blue bunny. But as it turns out:

The prototype teaches how to reach orgasm by simulating the affect of pleasurable sensation on the cartoon. Players tickle, touch, tap, and stroke Lapis using the touch screen of the Nintendo DS, a hand-held video game device. They can also talk, sing and blow on the bunny's fur using the device's built-in microphone."


I doubt that this will make it through Nintendo, but is this the kind of crap we can expect our kids to get their hands on? Ridiculous.

4.12.05

Ebay CEO/President says 40,000 Xbox 360's sold


"As reported by Dow Jones last night based upon a presentation at the CSFB Annual Technology Conference, the 40,000 unit figure has left pundits flabbergasted. If launch supply estimates from American Technology Research are accurate, that would mean that 10% of all Xbox 360 consoles sold in the US were either sold or resold through eBay."



Might be a good idea to reserve several Sony PS3's once you're able to. Some of the Xbox 360's went for >$1000. Incredible.

2.12.05

Windows Live Safety Center

Windows Live Safety Center is up, in beta form, and looks to be a nice set of tools for the unsaavy computer user. Click on the link above to check it out. Here is the first review I've seen of Microsoft's new site.