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80 How-To Sites Worth Bookmarking

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:10:31 -0400

Lifehack just posted an interesting collection of links on various do it yourself topics covering -

Every How-To They Can Get Their Hands On
Become a Technophile in Ten Easy Steps
Habitat Hacks You Can Live With
Dining on a DIY Diet
Sewing and Other ‘Feminine Arts’
Doing Business Your Way
Hack Your Wallet and What’s In It
Get Your Brain to the Optimal Level

Check out the complete list here - http://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/80-how-to-sites-worth-bookmarking.html

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Tips On Photographing Fireworks

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:19 -0400

Before it's too late, hop over to http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-fireworks/ and get some tips on photographing fireworks. Or you can be lazy like me, put your camera on a tripod and select fireworks mode on the camera. Your call...

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Vox Hunt: Sixth Grade Serenade

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:37:08 -0400

Share a song you listened to in 6th grade.
For me, it would of been 1984/1985. Say what you will about the 80s, but there are some great tunes that come from that time frame that can still be enjoyed today. One of my all time favorite is Dire Straits hit, "Money for Nothing".

Another great 80s hit that still stands in the test of time is Bruce Springsteen's 1985 hit, "Born in USA". For whatever reason, Youtube won't let me embed it, but you can hop over there to see it - Bruce Springteen - Born in the USA.

Not sure why, but my feet always taps to "Sussudio", by Phil Collins. This one definitely has some of the 80's sounds to it with the synthesizer and such. Still, I think you can play this today and get away with it. I think the video is cheesy, so just minimize the video and dance away.

You have to include Duran Duran whenever you talk about 80s music. Here's their hit from the James Bond Movie, "A View to a Kill" The movie itself isn't that good, but Christopher Walken does portray an excellent Bond villian.

Like it or not, Miami Vice came out when I was in 6th grade. This quote from Wikipedia sums it up the best -- "The series starred Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas as two Metro-Dade Police detectives working undercover in Miami. Unlike standard police procedurals, the show drew heavily upon 1980's New Wave culture and music. It is recognized as one of the most influential television series of all time. People Magazine stated that Miami Vice "was the first show to look really new and different since color TV was invented." To me, no other video can sum up the look and feel of the mid-80s as Jan Hammer's, "Miami Vice Theme"

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My Dream Car for the Family

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:12:35 -0400

Right...I know I need a family first, but either one of these two cars equals WIN!!!! Watch and see for yourself. The best part of the review is towards the end.

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On Another Note...

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:11:15 -0400

Been having an 80s flashback today with Glenn Frey's song "You Belong to the City" stuck in my head all day long. After watching this, I think I might just hop over to huhu.com and watch me some Miami Vice.

Here are the lyrics -

You Belong to the City - Glenn Frey

The sun goes down, the night rolls in
You can feel it starting all over again
The moon comes up and the music calls
You're gettin' tired of starin' at the same four walls

You're out of your room and down on the street
Movin' through the crowd and the midnight heat
The traffic crawls, the sirens scream
You look at the faces, it's just like a dream
Nobody knows where you're goin'
Nobody cares where you've been

'Cause you belong to the city
You belong to the night
Livin' in a river of darkness
Beneath the neon lights

You were born in the city
Concrete under your feet
It's in your moves, it's in your blood
You're a man of the streets

When you said goodbye, you were on the run
Tryin' to get away from the things you've done
Now you're back again, and you're feeling strange
So much has happened, but nothing has changed
You still don't know where you're goin'
You're still just a face in the crowd

You belong to the city
You belong to the night
Livin' in a river of darkness
Beneath the neon lights

You were born in the city
Concrete under your feet
It's in your blood, it's in your moves
You're a man of the street

You can feel it, you can taste it
You can see it, you can face it
You can hear it, hey, you're getting near it, hey
You wanna make it, cause you can take it
You belong to the city, you belong to the night
You belong to the city, you belong to the night
You belong, you belong

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Self Portrait Thursday - 6/26/08

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:55:58 -0400

It's been a long while since I did this, cause I hate taking self pics. Only had my cell phone handy, so all you get is this. I actually took several others, but I liked this one out of the bunch.

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Yes, I'm writing this while I'm in bed. I so need to ditch the notebook and curdle up with a girl instead.

Good night my Vox neighbors...

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Where the Hell is Matt?

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:37:53 -0400

I'm a few days behind, so this may be old news...

If you haven't seen this...watch it!

FYI - "14 months in the making, 42 countries, and a cast of thousands."

Thanks JP for telling me I should watch it.

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Google Meme

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:27:45 -0400

Stole this from Sarah

Type the following into the Google search box, and choose the first choice:

1: Type in "[your name] needs"
James Needs A Hat

2: Type in "[your name] looks like"
James looks like a Muppet and has a voice eerily similar to Neil Young

3: Type in "[your name] does"
In some instances James does more than quantify what we already know

4: Type in "[your name] hates"
James hates Sony

5: Type in "[your name] goes"
James goes Buzz Buzz

6: Type in "[your name] loves"
James loves Katie

7: Type in "[your name] eats"
James eats ramen noodles

8: Type in "[your name] has"
James has the qualities of a stuntman when it comes to taking a punch and throwing himself onto the floor

9: Type in "[your name] gives"
James gives us an update on Server Rulesets

10: Type in "[your name] takes"
James takes over game 5

11: Type in "[your name] won't"
James won't get out of bed

12: Type in "[your name] can't"
James can't save Cavs despite memorable game

13: Type in "[your name] wants"
James wants a kitten

14: Type in "[your name] makes"
James makes waves in four

15: Type in "[your name] killed"
...How Jesse James was killed?

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Eating Healthy = Grouchy Jim

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:49:47 -0400

Trying to not eat fast food for a week is tougher than trying to quit smoking. I'm having cravings for mexican, cheeseburgers, Doritos, and cookies. And I'm so getting burned out on salads. I have dropped down a notch on the belt, but food is getting boring.

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Here's Something You Don't Read Everyday - "Dwarf Charged With Prostitution"

nobody@vox.com(Jim) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:53:47 -0400

This is a sad story actually of a lady who's 3' 9", takes in a15 year old runaway and solicits the young girl for sex. Here's the, pardon the pun, short write up - Young Teen Runaway's Alleged Pimp To Face Judge

While tragic, I did get a kick from one the neighbor's quote in the article - "I didn't know she was a pimp, but I'm not surprised." All I can say is WOW.

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