June 7, 2012
June 6, 2012
Firefox 13.0
Firefox just released the newest version of their browser. From Firefox 13 Tweaks Tabs, Home Pages, Speed and Security
Before the upgrade, when Firefox users clicked to open a new tab, they saw simply a blank page, unlike browsers such as Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer, which provide users with links to recently opened or favorite sites. Now, the Firefox homepage will feature icons that enable quick access to bookmarks, history, settings, add-ons and downloads. Additionally, when users click for a new tab, they'll see thumbnails to their most recently and frequently visited sites.
I really like the thumbnail part when opening up a new tab and it does seem a little faster. Only one of my add-ons was not compatible, much fewer than with other releases.
The funny thing about this is that I've almost always liked the upgrades Firefox has done. I didn't like the last few MSN Group upgrades and don't like the new Facebook Timeline, so I take offense when people say I (or others) don't like change. The changes Firefox has done are easier to get used to and are more useful than other "upgrades" I've gone through. Even going from Windows98 to XP wasn't as bad as trying to get used to the new Timeline. (so that's why I installed some extensions for Firefox that hides it from me!)
I do wish my Windows Media Player on this Vista machine was more like the one I had with my XP computer. It's definitely not an improvement, I don't care how much they try to convince me otherwise.
The very best upgrade I ever had was going from dial-up to DSL. Who wouldn't want a hundred times more speed? (I really need to upgrade to cable, though, but my speed is satisfactory for now)
Before the upgrade, when Firefox users clicked to open a new tab, they saw simply a blank page, unlike browsers such as Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer, which provide users with links to recently opened or favorite sites. Now, the Firefox homepage will feature icons that enable quick access to bookmarks, history, settings, add-ons and downloads. Additionally, when users click for a new tab, they'll see thumbnails to their most recently and frequently visited sites.
I really like the thumbnail part when opening up a new tab and it does seem a little faster. Only one of my add-ons was not compatible, much fewer than with other releases.
The funny thing about this is that I've almost always liked the upgrades Firefox has done. I didn't like the last few MSN Group upgrades and don't like the new Facebook Timeline, so I take offense when people say I (or others) don't like change. The changes Firefox has done are easier to get used to and are more useful than other "upgrades" I've gone through. Even going from Windows98 to XP wasn't as bad as trying to get used to the new Timeline. (so that's why I installed some extensions for Firefox that hides it from me!)
I do wish my Windows Media Player on this Vista machine was more like the one I had with my XP computer. It's definitely not an improvement, I don't care how much they try to convince me otherwise.
The very best upgrade I ever had was going from dial-up to DSL. Who wouldn't want a hundred times more speed? (I really need to upgrade to cable, though, but my speed is satisfactory for now)
It's Official
3% of people taking this recent quiz at StartSampling are...well, not sure just WHAT they are, but they're not normal.
Honestly, who doesn't like ice cream? I guess there's the lactose intolerant, but....
Honestly, who doesn't like ice cream? I guess there's the lactose intolerant, but....
June 4, 2012
Zombie Attack!
The latest viral video. The guy almost gets shot around the 2:00 mark, then near the end the tables get turned.
June 3, 2012
Icehoused
It's really hot here today; after a few days of near-rain and cooler temps, it's back to the standard Panhandle summer heat.
I sure wanted something cold to drink earlier; I had finished off the single Diet DP in the fridge and was thirsty for something else. I looked in the fridge, but the jug of cold water just didn't appeal to me. That's when I spied the six-pack of Icehouse beer I had bought a month or two ago. "Probably ain't any good." I thought to myself as I grabbed a bottle and opened it up. I sniffed of it - smelled OK, then took a small sip, ready to spit it out if it tasted "skunky".
Nope, tasted darned good!
I'm on my third one and am starting to slosh a little bit. ("slosh" means to feel it) It's got 5.5% alcohol weight by volume, a little more than regular beers. (Bud has 5%) It's certainly enough for me to feel it, though. I've always been a fairly cheap drunk.
I checked other beer's alcohol content and while doing so, found out that "Icehoused" is a new urban term. The "G" rating of this blog prohibits me from defining it or linking to the sites, but trust me, it basically means "drunk".
Won't be long, maybe with one more beer, that I'll start getting hungry. I've always been that way. I'll certainly need to not drink so much that I can't operate a can opener. Funny how a can of pork 'n beans tastes so good sometimes. If I drink much more than I have already, I'll have trouble sleeping.
Yeah, better close this post out or I'll be guilty of "PWI" - posting while intoxicated. The good thing about getting drunk is that I get so much more clever and witty and oh-so-much more handsome.
Upsate...er..Uplate...uh...Update: I'm just about to go get the sixth one. I put it in my freezer so it will be very cold. I've knocked off five soldiers already, fixin' to put the last one to rest. I'm gettin' a hankerin' for those pork 'n beans.
No beans yet, but I want to dedicate the following tune to all the other drunk sods.
Thank goodness I'm already home.
I sure wanted something cold to drink earlier; I had finished off the single Diet DP in the fridge and was thirsty for something else. I looked in the fridge, but the jug of cold water just didn't appeal to me. That's when I spied the six-pack of Icehouse beer I had bought a month or two ago. "Probably ain't any good." I thought to myself as I grabbed a bottle and opened it up. I sniffed of it - smelled OK, then took a small sip, ready to spit it out if it tasted "skunky".
Nope, tasted darned good!
I'm on my third one and am starting to slosh a little bit. ("slosh" means to feel it) It's got 5.5% alcohol weight by volume, a little more than regular beers. (Bud has 5%) It's certainly enough for me to feel it, though. I've always been a fairly cheap drunk.
I checked other beer's alcohol content and while doing so, found out that "Icehoused" is a new urban term. The "G" rating of this blog prohibits me from defining it or linking to the sites, but trust me, it basically means "drunk".
Won't be long, maybe with one more beer, that I'll start getting hungry. I've always been that way. I'll certainly need to not drink so much that I can't operate a can opener. Funny how a can of pork 'n beans tastes so good sometimes. If I drink much more than I have already, I'll have trouble sleeping.
Yeah, better close this post out or I'll be guilty of "PWI" - posting while intoxicated. The good thing about getting drunk is that I get so much more clever and witty and oh-so-much more handsome.
Upsate...er..Uplate...uh...Update: I'm just about to go get the sixth one. I put it in my freezer so it will be very cold. I've knocked off five soldiers already, fixin' to put the last one to rest. I'm gettin' a hankerin' for those pork 'n beans.
No beans yet, but I want to dedicate the following tune to all the other drunk sods.
Thank goodness I'm already home.
Only 20%?
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You Are 20% Sociopath |
 In other words, there's no way you're a sociopath... but you can spot one pretty easily! |
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