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May something worthwhile come your way in this month's newsletter! Don't forget, if you need flowers, use the online store we use. GrowerFlowers.com - Quality flowers for less!
Happy Holidays,
George and Staff
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...Microsoft is introducing "Virtual Earth" with 3D?
...there's a site that will find you products similar to the one's celebrities have?
...there's a site that lists online software applications? "Every day more utility is being delivered over the Web. Full applications can now be run in a browser, accessible from any computer. Software? It's no longer required. Software is becoming Webware."
...Air Canada has full-blown, three-prong, U.S.-style power outlets on every seat back of some planes? Why doesn't every airline have this?
...three hours of aerobic exercise a week increases the amount of grey matter in your brain? Improve your cognitive functions.
...if your next Cingular phone can handle HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) you'll have enough speed to make using the Internet and email worthwhile.
...The Pocket still has free invitations for Google's email accounts? To get one just email us at editor@thepocket.com and ask for a Gmail account. I'll need your first and last name and your current email address.
ADVERTISING
...view a funny spot.
...view 180's reel of great television ads.
[Click on "180," then "Work," "Agree," and then "180 Reel."]
ART
...read some artful insults.
ARTICLES OF NOTE
...read Forbes list of the World's Most Reputable companies.
CHARITIES
...check out 10 ways to help a soldier.
...give to my favorite charities online.
...check out Forbes top 200 largest charities.
CONSUMER RESOURCES
...learn about a city, town or neighborhood before I move there. [Demographics for practically anywhere in the U.S.]
COMPUTING
...find my IP address and view my location on a Google map.
CRIME
...read the FBI files on a number of celebrities and organizations.
...see how the Danes enforce their automotive speed limits. [Nudity Warning]
FINANCE
...compare my yearly income to the rest of the world. [Anything over $200,000 gets the same result]
GADGETS
...look at CNET's "Crave" gadget page.
...see what "OhGizmo" came up with this month. [OhGizmo]
...check out the latest gadgets via "Engadget."
...see more gadgets reviewed this month by "Gizmodo."
...view "Strange New Products."
...preview more interesting products. [Product Dose]
...check out Cnet's Top 100 Products.
...view "Gizmag." The magazine of emerging technology.
...check out the "New Launches" site.
GAMES
...download and play old DOS games. [Anybody remember "Jill of the Jungle" or "Duke Nukem?"]
HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS (What's Going To Happen?)
Toys For Tots
12/01 - World AIDS Day
12/16 - Hanukkah (Begins at sunset)
12/21 - Winter Solstice (Most US time zones)
12/24 - Christmas Eve
12/25 - Christmas Day
12/26 - Boxing Day (Canada, Aus, UK & NZ)
12/26 - Kwanzaa
12/31 - New Year's Eve
Links to all the above and more...
HUMOR
...listen in as a telemarketer gets scammed.
...watch Conan O'Brian introduce new satellite channels.
...watch a baby laugh, and laugh and laugh.
...see lots of Borat videos.
...watch some videos of doubletalk expert, Mr. Doubletalk.
...check out the over 800 reviews of Tuscan Milk on Amazon.
[Only $3.99 a gallon]
MISC
...know how a backhoe gets its arm stuck inside a roadway overpass. See photos.
...view a road that makes potholes seem like a minor issue.
MOVIES ONLINE
...watch more episodes of "Starship Exeter." Based on the original Star Trek series.
...watch the latest episode of "Bus Pirates."
...view a temper tantrum that only works if someone is watching.
...watch a awesome police car chase.
...watch this guy skateboard into the grand canyon.
...watch the Spider-Man 3 trailer.
...watch a guy who can't play the piano or drums, play the piano and drums.
MOVIE TRAILERS (In U.S. theatres this month)
...checkout "Charlotte's Web" with Julia Roberts.
...checkout "the good shepherd" with Matt Damon.
...checkout "Children of Men" with Julianne Moore.
...checkout "The Holiday" with Jack Black.
...see even more coming attractions.
MUSIC
...check out the All-Time 100 Albums.
...make beautiful music by sliding my mouse. [Choice of instruments.]
PHOTOGRAPHY
...view thousands of possible "Wallpaper" photos.
...tour around Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca fortress city in the Andes northwest of Cuzco, Peru, via this photograph.
...view doctored news photographs.
...view the BalloonHat Experience.
...view some beautiful scenic photographs.
PHOTOGRAPHY (ONLINE)
...free site where I can make cool slide shows and email to friends.
...try Sharpcast for approx. $5.00 per month but free until 2007. Sharpcast organizes your photos and you get 5GB of storage space.
...try mixing movies/photos in 2D or 3D.
PRODUCTS OF NOTE
...check out the PenAgain. An easy grip pen.
RADIO BROADCASTS
...list of Internet streaming radio stations.
SCIENCE
...watch fire dance to the beat of music.
...learn about the formation of the earth and solar system via a multimedia presentations.
...study a photographic periodic table of elements.
...learn how the Frisbee came about.
...know why birds fly in a V formation.
...see the best inventions of 2006.
SOFTWARE (FREE QUALITY UTILITIES)
...try AVG Anti-Virus for free instead of Norton or McAfee.
...try ZoneAlarm Firewall for free instead of Norton or McAfee.
...try Microsoft's Defender anti-spyware for free instead of a paid version.
TESTS
...check my reaction time. [Editor averaged 0.271]
WASTE OF TIME
...15 of the biggest movie mistakes.
...video of the "Spaghetti Monster" in Germany.
...see what happens when you put 50 marbles in a blender.
...see if a person can stop a car from sliding in the snow by dragging their feet on the ground.
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time."
-Bertrand Russell
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- (Win) December 2006
Archive of MONTHLY Reviewed Downloads.
Check out these free WEEKLY downloads
the Pocket found just last month...
Tkexe Kalender - Photo Calendar Creator. (Win)
November 30, 2006
Comodo Firewall - Rich feature set and better protection. (Win) November 16, 2006
TweakNow RegCleaner Standard - Clean Your Registry (Win) November 09, 2006
Dozens more free downloads right here. Now arranged by category.
"Elton John had to go backstage for five minutes and throw-up during a concert the other night. He then came back and finished the concert. You know what this means? Elton is pregnant." -Leno
"This week, President Bush is planning to attend a 2-day NATO summit to discuss strategies for the war in Afghanistan. President Bush will be giving a speech called: 'Strategies: Whose got one?'" -Conan
"A popular item this year is gift cards. There’s nothing like saying, 'I don't care, I don't know what you want, but have this and you'll find something you like at this store.' Some people are saying that soon we'll have universal gift cards. Cards that can be used at any store. Didn't that used to be called money?" -Leno
"Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is in trouble after giving the finger to fans after Sunday’s game. The Browns quarterback tried doing the same thing but no one was in the stands. New York Giants Eli Manning tried giving the finger too but it was intercepted." -Leno
The Latest In Humorous Email
Late Night Humor - Text, Audio, & Video
Convert Most Documents to PDF for Free (XP)
Convert nearly any document to Adobe's Portable Document Format free. Use Acro Software's CutePDF Writer. No watermarks, no ads.
Place "Windows Explorer" Icon on Your Desktop
Click "Start," click on "All Programs," click "Accessories" and highlight "Windows Explorer." Right-click on "Windows Explorer" and choose "Send to..." then select "Desktop."
Rename Multiple Photos Easily (XP)
Open the folder with the photos in it and select "View" and then "Thumbnails." Click "Edit" and then "Select All." Right-click the first photo, and select "Rename" from the drop-down menu. Windows XP will highlight the filename for the first photo, enabling you to give it a descriptive name. After you type in the name, click the white space outside of the photo. Windows applies that name with a sequential number to each picture in the folder.
Removing Addresses from Browser's Address Bar
It's as simple as deleting your "History" files. In I.E. click on "Tools," and "Internet Options." Click on delete browsing history.
200+ Computing Tips by Category
"Take advantage of this special holiday offer."
44KB - Source: Male/Commercial
"Send check or money order to the address on your screen."
24KB - Source: Male/Commercial
"I spent two minutes, two whole minutes, two minutes shopping for your gift."
85KB - Source: Song/Males/Amazon.com Commercial
Archive of Over 1000 Sound Files.
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Letterman Employee Leaves on Vacation.
Scrat Discovers a Time Machine.
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Theme of the month: "Halloween Costumes You Might Have Missed"
Over 100 Humorous Images On Black
Keeping you on top of computer related news, scams and virus warnings.
COMPUTING NEWS TIPS AND WARNINGS
* Backup important files. You can lose your hard drive at any time.
* Run ScanDisk and defragment your hard drive.
* Use an antivirus program and keep it updated.
* Check for the latest virus threats.
* Install the latest Microsoft security updates.
* Install a security firewall. More firewall information.
* Invest in a surge protector.
* Keep your DirectX files updated.
* Eliminate adware and spyware from your system.
* Find answers at Microsoft Product Support Services.
* Turn computers off at night to avoid hackers and save energy.
* Check email attachments with antivirus software.
* Don't respond to or buy anything from a spammer.
* Disregard any email that asks for personal information, credit card numbers, or bank information.
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