What was that price again?

[Price in Red reads: 3.78]

Wholy Crap Evil Demon Spawn!

Yea.. a friend (john) sent me the link for the Trailer... Just SmackDown-a-lisous... Sorry for that last comment, I appologize.
So the Rock will star as "Sarge" in the new G2M (Game to Movie) "DOOM". Yet another game storyline ripped to pieces. I mean, Its not the Rocks Fault, Im not bitching about him being in the movie, Although they could have picked someone else. But thats not the point of me posting at the moment. Granted that some G2M's or Even C2M (Comics) have had a Great out come, but still the Storyline has a tendincy to be mixed up.

Reading up on the Storyline for the movie Doom they give does it some justice, but the games storyline deals more so with Hell and its Demons, The Plot I read for it, doesnt state much for the Hell reference just something about a Portal to Earth.. Well We'll see, It was suppose to be released August 5, 2005. New Release Date: Oct. 21, 2005.

Source: filmforce.ign.com

Google Talk... Reality..!?

It is, Google has it's own Messenger. Its installed on my Work PC, and I currently have no Contacts. So if you download it and install it, IM me... hosehead78@gmail.com. So Once I get a contact to IM someone, I'll let you all know. :)

Download Googles Messenger: talk.Google.com

Burn, Flip, Burn .. Ahhh No Ink....

This is the Freaking Sweetest thing! that I have ever been waiting for, its Freaking PERFECT.. I stopped using labels a few years ago because it is just too damn expensive.

On January 4, 2004, HP announced an innovative new technology to address the problem of labeling CDs and DVDs.

LightScribe technology allows consumers to create silk-screen quality labels on their CDs or DVDs by burning text and graphics directly onto a disc, eliminating the need for adhesive labels.

However, this seems to be an older Technology, But has yet to really catch on. I went looking around on the web to see How much this will cost, i.e. Hardware, Software and media. Suprisingly this setup isnt all that expenisive. Below is a price list of Hardware, Software and Media for the Lightscribe technology.

HARDWARE

• BenQ - Model #: DW1625 BLK OEM $ 59.99

  WRITE Speed
  DVD+R	16X
  DVD+RW	4X
  DVD-R	8X
  DVD-RW	4X
  CD-R	40X
  CD-RW	24X
  DVD+R DL	2.4X

• HP - Model #: DVD640I $ 75.00
  

  WRITE Speed
  DVD+R	16X
  DVD+RW	4X
  DVD-R	8X
  DVD-RW	4X
  CD-R	40X
  CD-RW	24X
  DVD+R DL	2.4X

SOFTWARE

• Nero
• Cyberlink
• Sonic
  
• InterVideo
• SureThing CD/DVD Labeler

MEDIA

• HP
• 8x 4.7GB LightScribe DVD+R Media, 5-pack
• Lightscribe CD-R 52x, 5-Pack

• Memorex
• DVD+R Light Scribe 10 Pack $ 13.99
• CD-R 80 LightScribe 10 Pack $ 5.99

• Imation
• 700MB 52X CD-R 30 Pack Disc $ 19.99

• Verbatim
• 4.7gb 8x DVD+R 10 Pack Spindle $ 12.99

You can spend under $100 bucks to start out. Most of US already have the software, its just a matter of getting the Hardware and Media for it. The cost of the hardware is very cheap, the current regular DVD Burners match what LightScribe Technology Capable DVD Burners offer and at a cheaper price. Although, I did read that DVD Media for this technology are in short supply, they are still available and can be purchased online or in store. For me, I've been looking for this kind of thing for a long while, and It is perfect! I shall be investing shortly. And with that said, I'll surely update when I do.

Source: LightScribe.com
Pricing Information: LightScribe.com & Newegg.com

"Its like Pandroa's Box, But I can use it!"

Borrowing from amateur astronomers, German researchers have developed a folding space telescope that collapses into the size of a large suitcase during launch but which unpacks to its full length once in orbit.

By collapsing that space, the team was able to reduce the DST’s volume during launch by 70% and its weight by 50% compared to other space telescopes with similar apertures.

Read Full Article: Space.com

Milky Way central nougat seen better now...

A new infrared survey that claims to be the most comprehensive structural analysis of our galaxy confirms previous evidence for a central bar of stars.

The bar is embedded in the center of the galaxy's spiral arms and cuts across the heart of it all where a supermassive black hole resides. The survey found that the bar is longer than thought and sits at a sharp angle to the galaxy's main plane.

"This is the best evidence ever for this long central bar in our galaxy," said Ed Churchwell, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of astronomy.

Read the Full article: Space.com
Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC/Caltech)

Whats the Use?

Really, Whats the point... 1.60 ghz pc.. with 64mb memory.. Why?

Hmm... Im baffled by this one...

Taken at Dana Point, Ca

Sweet 2d Holograms...

http://www.ohgizmo.com/2005/08/17/interactive-3d-display-its-here/

One More reason why Duct Tape is the Answer to lifes problems.

Snapped this while in Wal*mart's hardware section yesterday.

Proof that Duct Tape can Fix Anything!

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Im always left out of the daily going ons here...

Like yesterday there was Lunch for everyone. And when was I told this, After I ate. thank you very much.

Yea... I think someone needs to clean the Webcam lense.

Snapshot from CSU - San Bernardino, Ca Webcam. I think it needs to be cleaned. This is a Robotic Webcam, meaning you can play with it. When I was messing with it the cam focused on the spider webs.

Source: webcam.csusb.edu

Wow... This is Just what I need...

My Very Own Vampire Kit!... Man.. I remember like it was just, Ah, this morning that I thought to myself.. Man I could really use a New state of the art 21st Century Vampire Kit. and BAM.. here it is. and Only for the low low cost of $ 150.00 bucks.. Man.. I cant pass this up.

Check out the Amazing Find on Ebay

Haha God that is Priceless...

Windows Getting smarter, Or just more annoying?

Microsoft announced that customers whom want to update their OS will have to Validate that their OS version is a legit copy. Begining yesterday (July 25, 2005) the check will be manditory for all users updating or getting add-ons, with the execption of Security related patches.

Source: news.zdnet.com

I would Love to have this Freakin Sweet Collection!!

This bountiful collection was the one that was offered up on ebay about a month ago. It is now being given away by penny-arcade.com, in there The Omegathon contest.


Source: Penny-arcade.com

Sun plans to make all its software free

San Francisco (InfoWorld) - Stanford, Calif. -- Sun Microsystems president and COO Jonathan Schwartz on Thursday cited the company's plans to eventually offer all of its software for free as a way to build communities around its technologies.

"The net upside of that is we get more people engaged in our community," Schwartz said of Sun's plans while speaking at the AlwaysOn conference here.

Seems promising in that it will accomplish what they want it to do.

Source Article: News.Yahoo.com

See, I told you Jim Bob, them Aliens been here...

Sundor worm spreads alien message, The WM97/Sundor-A worm will display an image of an Alien and some good words. Along with a nice message, it ever so kindly removes programs and some files for you, And if that wasn't nice enough it will even clean up you desktop (by hiding icons). And if you notice your AV software not working, that because the worm felt you didnt need it any more by disabling it.

It's been reported that you are very unlikely to be infected with the virus. "The Sundor-A worm has so far been remarkably unsuccessful at spreading its message to the inhabitants of planet Earth. Nevertheless, internet users should be reminded that it's important to keep their anti-virus protection up-to-date and always think twice before running unknown files on their computers."...

[ Source: sophos.com ]

Brains... Brains...... Hey I can enlarge my....

Sophos launched a new automated service that identifies exploited and hijacked computers on business networks. Sophos ZombieAlert™ a new alert service that identifies computers on an organization’s network that send out spam. ZombieAlert adivsed service subscribers when any computer on their network is found to have sent spam to Sophos's extensive global network of spam traps, and provides rapid notification to customers if their Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are listed in public Domain Name Server Blackhole Lists (DNSBL). This information helps customers locate, disinfect, and protect these systems from future attacks.

“Aside from consumers, organizations such as educational institutions and government agencies are most at risk because they often have complex environments with remote and home users, which makes it far more challenging to provide effective security,” said Gregg Mastoras, senior security analyst at Sophos. “Our global network of threat analysis centers, provide around the clock visibility into new and emerging threats, including compromised computers. This alert service gives organizations the opportunity to remedy the situation and clean their systems.”

“Sophos is the first vendor we know of to offer an on-the-fly alert service that advises organizations that they are being used to host zombies," said David Ferris of Ferris Research. "This service is unique and very timely. I would anticipate that competitors would soon follow suit."

This is truely a good thing. I would love to be apart of this service, but I can not... Saddly, the company I work for is apart of the symantec AV group, Which in part isnt all that bad. However I would like to change over, but I know the powers above won't go for it, because the expenice. So I shall just pretend I have this service! Weeee.

[ Source: sophos.com ]

Windows XP Flawed... Your kidding, Right?

Apparently not (note bad sarcasium), In announcement by Microsoft stated that Windows XP, 2000 and 2003 Server are open to DoS (Denial-of-Service) attacks through its Remote Desktop Protocol. Microsoft also stated that "Due to a flaw in the way Windows handles remote desktop requests, an attacker could crash a PC by sending a malformed remote request." This was confirmed last friday (7/15/05). They also said that a fix is on the way and no attacks of any kind using this flaw have been reported. Computers using services that have RDP enabled are vulnerable so, Microsoft suggests users to block port 3389, which is what RDP uses, And to also disable terminal services if the services are not required to be used.

[ Soure: techtree.com ]

SWEET!

Super Sweet! A Napoleon Dynamite Figure. (Image shows "VOTE FOR PEDRO" T-Shirt). There are a few to choose from, even PEDRO and if you really wanted to Kip.

These fine figures are brought to you by McFarlane Toys and Fox Licensing & Merchandising.

Check them out at: http://www.spawn.com

Figures are to be Released November 2005