My Latest Surf Crap Visits
Unfortunately I find it very difficult to stay focused at the computer very long. I'll logon in hopes of finishing up one of my sites, making some forum posts, or working in PS, but inevitably I end up surfing. Below is a few of the sites that grabbed my attention in the last few days and thought others might enjoy.
15k Challenge by Ex or continuing BlackHat
ClickBank Market Place - I know there is something I can market in here.
Deviant Art - My idea getting place, such a great source of inspiration.
That's it for now, I'm sure I'll think of some I've missed later.
Rental Robots, Inc.
Crazy I tell you, just crazy! Apparently our European brethren are already familiar with automated video rental stores, where human interaction is null and void. During my typical afternoon surfing at work I noticed an ad for RentalRobots and it looks like it's coming to the US.
Essentially you buy all the components you need to run a video store. Then, just open the doors and make sure the power stays on, the rest is done for you. However, if you want to offer some level of human interaction there is an optional web interface for customer support.
Google Groups Beta
Google Groups is an attempt to make accessible the many conversations that go on in the dark alleys of the intranet. While dark alleys may be a bit over dramatic, it's not too far from the truth, considering that Usenet is older than the WWW itself.
Under normal circumstances an individual would need to pay for access to usenet, to take part in these conversations. These conversations are not well organized like forums, but read more like public email reply's. For new users it can most definately be a daunting task to find what your looking for, enter Google Groups.
Google Groups contains the world's most comprehensive archive of postings to Usenet, dating back to 1981. Google Groups eliminates the need for newsreading software and lets you search this archive in the same way you would search HTML pages on the Internet. You can also use Google Groups to post your own comments to an existing Usenet newsgroup.
Google Groups introduces a web interface to usenet, creating an easier experience for the usenet novice. Typically, an email program such as Thunderbird or NewsReaders such as Newsleecher were required to access this plethora of information and a subscription to a newserver. Thanks to Google, things are becoming free, but has yet to incorporate the ability to download NZB's. 
Announcing Recommended Downloads
I spend more time on the internet than I probably should and as such have discovered a plethora of free programs. These downloads are used on almost a daily and I've compiled a list of the most important, to me.
The free download compilation consists of a few referral links(that I still recommend), p2p related downloads, and some others that I use regardless of topic. Compiling this list gave me some time to play with CS2 and get to know my downloads a little bit more intimately, researching logos etc....
I hope this list servers you as well as it has served me, here is a link to my recommended downloads page. In addition to hopefully providing a service to my visitors, it was a good way for me to fill up my top navigation bar with something other than 'about'. 
1and1 Hosting Package
Whoa, as Keanu Reeves would say, 1and1 hosting just sent me a welcoming package via snail mail. Now I'm not as seasoned as some of the webmasters out there, however I have used and am currently using more than one hosting provider.
As of today I have had experience using ServerPlace.net, HostGator, and most recently 1and1. Bar none my experience with 1and1 thus far has been heads and shoulders above the others. HostGator I dropped within the first 30 days because of their lack luster support attempts. ServerpLace.net has been providing me hosting for over a year now, but I'm still not 100% satisfied.
The 1and1 care package is simply amazing, especially for users new to the hosting scene. The packet details my coverage, contains a welcome letter, and a small book that details everything I would need to know about their control panel. It's only been about a month since I've been using them, but so far props to the peeps at 1and1, I may be switching all my hosting over.
I mention all of this on my own free will, but I also noticed that they are offering an affilaite program as well. Any friends of nails that are looking for some very inexpensive hosting and great service be sure and sign up through my referral link.
Google Pages Themes
Google Pages is a great alternative for those looking to start publishing on the internet, but don't want to pay for server space. In addition, the tired Blogger themes and free Word Press hosting can be a little frustrating to get into and if youw ant something different you need G Pages.
G Pages provides free hosting and comes with all the development tools you need to get started. It has an easy to use WYSWYIG editor and uses tools to easily upload files and photos. It appears that just recently they also updated their themes, so it doesn't have to look like all the other pages.
If you are brand freakin new to webmastering...get started with G Pages to see what it's all about. Hell, there is even a Nails Page.
Steve Irwin Video Leak?
So how long before the video that captured Irwin's death will be leaked onto the net?
I agree that it's sad that Irwin has passed, we know he will be missed, but no one should really be surprised. I attribute his death to that of Nascar superstar Dale Earnhardt, a big fat 'no-surprise'. Both of these individuals spent their entire lives living on the edge, playing with poisonous snakes and driving at 200+ mph. Something was bound to happen...sometime.
I give it one week before fake videos pop-up of the stingray ending Irwin's existence and 1 month before the real video is leaked. Right now there are so many conflicting stories it's hard to say exactly how and what happened. One story says he died immediately and another says he pulled the barb right out of his chest. What would dundee do? WWDD
Alternative Google Search Pages
Google, google, and more google. Apparently the minds behind the worlds greatest search engine have nothing better to do than come up with silly search pages. Maybe they should work on getting spam out of the SERP's...cough, cough.
Some are old, most you may have heard of, but if not check'em out:
Please give me more to list, this is all that I can come up with for now. As time permits I will be doing more searching.
Lil’O Me
Thought I would throw an about me post into this surf crap mix. Currently, I'm grooving out to SilverChair greatest hits...lazily perusing through my bookmarks of most addicitve sites. Here is a brief list to keep you guys informed on what I waste my time with while surfing.
SitePoint | AList Apart | W3C Schools
Seriously some boring stuff, but I just find it all so interesting lately. At most times it's all above my head, but it helps me follow along with some heated discussions amongst the forums I frequent. Right now I have a huge plate of ideas, that are just overflowing onto the ground, for better or worse. Some of my sites are going unattended...others are being too heavily focused on.
The problem is content...quality content. It's not hard to write content about a certain subject, whether I'm interested in it or not. However, it's a completely different story to write several decent articles on a handful of different topics. Unfortunately I just don't think my brain is big enough to handle tasks such as that most of the time. Anyways, back to making coffee and going blind reading crap I don't understand.
TTI and Shadow People
I am truly amazed every single time I turn on my computer and jump on the world wide web. Does anyone call it the world wide web anymore? Anyways, a glimpse of what I was reading earlier:
Hi,
Does anyone have detailed information or study of the 'The Shadow People' do they target specific individuals? Why do they? What dimension are they from?
The discussion takes a few very technical turns and then I find out what the thread is about...
Thanks for the info... The information I had from a 'friend' is that one of them crawled out of the shadow on a ceiling with little or no artificial light in the room. They apparently only show the top part of their 'torsos' and have red glowing eyes. And then surreally crawled back into the shadow after a couple of seconds. I find this fascinating since they apparently live in shadows as well or use the shadows as a doorway to our reality.
This is real to many people apparently, quite disturbing to myself. This is a thread from the TimeTravelInstitute Forum.
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