September Year: 2009
Forever Stars Mac OS X Snow Leopard Screensaver
30th Sep 2009 ·
· LinkUpdated version of Full of Stars Screensaver for Snow Leopard. Plus a couple of code tweaks to make it a bit more efficient (but you wouldn't notice the difference).
Download Forever Stars here Compressed Size: 16KB Screensaver Size 74KB.
Thanks to Alfonso for reminding me I hadn't updated this screensaver for Snow Leopard. It's a simple screensaver but has proved popular (I think because most people can have it running at work without 'The Man' moaning about it).
Dan Bull on Lily Allen
27th Sep 2009 · · LinkOrbital Mac OS X 10.6 Screensaver
25th Sep 2009 · · LinkPlanets or Orbs moving through a rotating galaxy in various colours. I created this screensaver to be just a simple movement on screen to catch my eye when the screensaver became active.
It can be somewhat mesmerising and is small in size.
Download Orbital.
The screensaver is Mac OS X 10.6 specific.
Stuck Tic-Tac List
24th Sep 2009 · · LinkStuck Tic Tacs are a part of growing up, my youngest for example the other day had two tic-tacs stuck and as I was about to take the box off him and squeeze it he just as quickly banged the tic-tac into his other hand freeing the two stuck ones.
This led me into a brain cycle of learning, how kids learn things. Had he seen this done, had he figured out that was the best way, was it just instinct?
After a while I came to the conclusion that I think far too much about tic-tacs. And that I still get miffed when I buy a different flavoured tic-tac just to find out that the box is shaded different and they are still white.
1. Movies and their Shorts - A few interesting ones in this.
2. Anonymous - You may have seen the videos done by Anonymous against scientology. Well this wired article explains who they are.
3. EVERYONE enjoys the inspector gadget theme, I don't care who you are, it's catchy and always brings a smile (smile godddamit!). Well here it is On Bottles.
4. This is a good read (and for once all on one page and plenty of them) Controversial Magazine Covers
5. For all the people expecting a new arrival (that's most of the people I know).
If you like it then you need to put a nappy on it.
6. Edging ever so close (and I believe the playable demo is available today 24th September 2009) I just can't wait, so far one of the things I set out to do this year has been completed. Watch the new star Trek movie (Spock too much emotion is not right). The second is so close I can't wait (I'm getting obsessed with this game).
More Forza Motorsport 3 News & Previews
6.5. Wasn't going to add this but it is quite amusing:
7. Did you know Matthew McConaughey cannot stand up by himself.
8. This is just great. First I suggest you watch the second original video of the Microsoft Windows 7 Launch Party, and if you can take the horrific cringeworthyness try the remix.
9. I do believe I've found my next purchase:
10. The Veronicas - Untouched
Well i'm off for a bit of pushing on a string.
Renaut F1 2 Year Suspended Ban
21st Sep 2009 · · LinkRenault get a 2 year syspended ban.
Former team boss Flavio Briatore has been banned from FIA sanctioned events for ever.
Renault's ex-engineering director Pat Symonds has a five year ban.
Pah.
The Goshbustified List
17th Sep 2009 · · LinkNews that another X-Men movie is in the works, and rumour to be X-Men: First Class (I'm guessing they don't all take a first class trip). The wolverine movie was more of a 'chick flick' sic-fi in my opinion (tell me any woman who saw it and didn't like it). Lets hope a new one will be better.
Now I like award shows, they are always entertaining, I think it's because you often get actors doing something 'special'. One such award show I'm looking forward to is The 61st Emmy Awards hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. Genius, and go Jim Parsons.
Just before the list (it's been a slow week I'll warn you!) I just want to take a moment to polish my own trumpet and give it a dam hard blow :)
This month (September) so far I've had 7206 downloads of screensavers. Not bad really (not to mention 709772 hits this year).
On with the list.
The Future looks like it might be a bit closer :)
All Glory to the Hypnotoad
It's an illusion - I love and hate these as they give me an instant headache but I am fascinated by them.
Best Muppets Ever.
Time Travel top 10
Barbershop
Jokes
You know it was a good crap when it smells so bad, Paul poo's at your house!
Finish on a song they say: Editors - Papillon
Well I'm off to apply for the Renault F1 Team Managing Director Job, I'm an honest person so I think I'm in with a good chance :)
BTW: Goshbustified - Excessively pleased and gratified
Bypassed Thurday List
10th Sep 2009 · · LinkI've not had the best of times of late, generally the world is conspiring against me and all I say is that it's a good job I don't own a sniper rifle.
Whilst you ponder on that gather around children for the tale of the upset middle-aged man who had a sudden realisation.
Whilst hungry and passing a Greggs (sandwich shop in the UK) I thought I'd treat myself to a sandwich so out side the front of the shop I joined the long line for service.
No matter I have an iphone to while away the time whilst waiting. But I'm in a rush, I need to get back to finish off the website and do those quotes I keep getting messages about, not to mention sort out tomorrow mornings meeting.
As you can tell my mind has started to wonder. Not only did I not get out my iphone (I bought an App for it yesterday) and start to play, but I also didn't stand still.
When I came to my senses I had walked past the line, squeezed past and picked up a chicken baguette and walked up to the counter and put it down.
"You can't jump the Cue!" said a somewhat disgruntled young lady.
What have I done.
In my daze I had bypassed everyone in the cue got a sandwich and pushed in front of everyone.
The cue were all looking at me, and it was at this time I realised something I hadn't realised ever before.
What is the worst that could happen. Think about it. I did and I came to the conclusion that most of the cue would sit and watch me, and do nothing, ok some renegade might object but they can't do anything, the worst possible thing that will happen (if you ignore the fact that a giant man could have been standing at the front and kicked me squarely in the bollocks, no in fact I'd win a lawsuit out of that so that doesn't count either) is they could refuse to serve me in Greggs.
I had an opportunity, and for the first time in my life I *realised* I had an opportunity.
I summoned my strength, and whilst handing over money to the cashier for the sandwich (who didn't seem to give a toss what was happening) I clearly and calmly announced to the young lady with perfect timing but loud enough for others to hear the immortal words.
"Time is Money". Then I took my change and walked off.
I'm turning into an evil bastard.
Ok then, first off Congrats to the Fryers, not sure if it's public knowledge yet, but I'll tee it up ready :)
A shiny point for anyone who can Have a guess what game this is.
Yup, it's Sonic The Hedgehog original 2D Epileptic inducing fast fast scroller, but in HD for the new generation.
Did I mention my kids love Sonic, but the Wherehog version.
Slow Mo
I WOULD NOT let anyone film myself doing this, warning don't watch this whilst eating, about to eat, just eaten or thinking about eating.
Exploits
Exploits, they are everywhere.
I used to think that Operating Systems such as Windows and the Mac were pretty good, but it seems like every day a new exploit appears on one or the other.
Thing is, I used to think that the more exploits were shown, the better the operating system will become, unfortunatley they just keep on coming though.
Looks like someone is getting in on this act with a Windows 7 Drinking game - Fully taking the urine out of the Windows 7 Launch Parties. Nice.
Run Away - I would.
Only Joking
My life is like a box of chocolates.
The only attention I get is from the fat birds.
I got a letter from the Origami Association this morning.
I don't know what to make of it.
I've just started going out with some anorexic twins, two birds one stone
My girlfriend just said to me "Did you know, butterflies only live for two days."
I said "Honey, I think that's a myth."
She said "No, it's definitely a butterfly."
OK Then that's all for this week, must admit though it's the last time I tell Derren Brown a secret.
Richard Curtis to Pen Doctor Who
This Afternoon · · LinkI like Doctor Who, but I just wish a fresher approach towards the stories would be approved.
Looks like I have my wish, News over at the BBC about Richard Curtis penning an episode.
Yay. Don't get me wrong I'm not having a go at the current and past writers, just think that for it to jump the shark a totally different writer needs to be brought in.
Especially if they are as big as Curtis.
Fill The Void List
Six days ago · · LinkSooooo busy, but thought i would post what has been gathered this past two weeks, enjoy:
Cee Lo Green - F You (the original isn't bad either
Strange Photo
Patience (stop motion)
I'm patient, but I don't think I could do this for a living.
Do you do this?
Still not using it
Jumpin'
Lucky F'ers.
Extended Version of Prince of Bel Air
It's just not right. (lyrics follow)
And the lyrics:
Now, this is a story all about how
My life got flipped-turned upside down
And I liked to take a minute
Just sit right there
I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air
In west Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground is where I spent most of my days
Chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool
And all shootin some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys
Who were up to no good
Startin making trouble in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
She said 'You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air'
I begged and pleaded with her day after day
But she packed my suite case and send me on my way
She gave me a kiss and then she gave me my ticket.
I put my walkman on and said, 'I might as well kick it'.
First class, yo this is bad
Drinking orange juice out of a champagne glass.
Is this what the people of Bel-Air Living like?
Hmmmmm this might be alright.
I whistled for a cab and when it came near
The license plate said fresh and it had dice in the mirror
If anything I can say this cab is rare
But I thought 'Now forget it' - 'Yo homes to Bel Air'
I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8
And I yelled to the cabbie 'Yo homes smell ya later'
I looked at my kingdom
I was finally there
To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel Air
GeoTagged List
20th Aug 2010 · · LinkAfternoon all, Jesus tees off first hitting his ball straight into the water hazard. He simply walks across the water and hits his ball just short of the green. When Moses tees off, he hits his ball into the same water hazard. So, he parts the water and puts his golf ball just shy of the hole. As the old man tees off he hits his ball with tremendous power, but hooks it badly. It bounces off a tree and hits the caddy shack. It then rolls down a path to a pond where a frog eats the ball and swims to the other side of the pond. Suddenly an eagle swoops down and grabs the frog and flies off. As the eagle is flying over the green the frog drops the ball. The ball drops directly into the hole for a hole in one. Moses turns to Jesus and says "I hate playing golf with your Dad."
As the world quickly scrambles to change their FaceBook Profiles to disable Location settings I bring you the List:
Wow
Think Shes a Keeper
Remember kids, always Tip Your Midwife - ?!?!
YoYo Champ - And rightly so
Thanks to Kev for this one, Missy - Genius, I've sent this to 3 designers, they all rang me within 10 minutes laughing.
From the 'How to talk to the geeks about things and not have them laugh at you' Section: HTML5 and what it's all about
Katy B - On a Mission
Drivin' Fast.
Almost a quarter of drivers think it is acceptable to speed if they think the limit is too low - Tick that's me.
Drivers still distinguish between 'ordinary, safe speeding drivers' and 'dangerous speeding drivers' - Tick That's me too.
Motorists caught racing through motorway roadworks ended up being hit by more than £5m worth of speeding tickets last year. - Not been done on this, thankfully.
Of all the speeding offences 90+% are fixed penally notices. - Tick, got done by this.
Thought of the week.
Apple is very closed, they are right, everyone else is wrong (suppliers). However it was noted on a website that Apple have sent an update out for OS X that fixes graphics issues.
This is pretty much due in part to Valve releasing games for the Mac. It's further rumoured that the uptake of the games is astronomical.
Nothing Like a shit load of money to make Apple stand to attention.
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