Stopwatch

Stopwatch for websites

From the website:

Would you like to know how long it takes to load a webpage? This program will measure the time for you. Enter the URL to be measured and watch the top of the window.

I checked this blog just now and got a bit over 5 1/2 seconds.



However, I cleared the cache and it took a "lot" longer:



I say a "lot" because I've read most people won't wait much more than seven seconds for a site to load. (I'm one of those impatient people) I had the time down to around four seconds because got rid of some of the hosted feeds/stickies in the right-hand column ...but I've added more since, so that's the reason for the higher times.

I'd put in a poll asking folks what modules they think I should delete, but that would just drive up the load time, so....

Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival

This is a bump.

I subscribe to a great website TopTenz and today they had a Top 10 Protest Songs of the 1960's. I didn't disagree with many on the list, but think they should've included this vid.

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Fantastic video to go along with the tune

Hope

Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.
- Anonymous

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That anonymous guy sure has a lotta quotes, doesn't he?

ululate

From the Word of the Day feed

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ululate \UL-yuh-layt; YOOL-\, intransitive verb:
To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals.

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I think even the blue dog dems are having buyer's remorse over their vote; I've seen a lot of 'em ululating on various message boards and forums.

The Stars Get the Moon

I understand this is supposed to be some profound statement, something to the effect that the moon affects all of us here on God's Green Earth, that it's a symbol of romance or the like, but the first thing I thought of was how it applies to Hollywood.

In that context, it's certainly true. Here's to you, Hollywood, you bunch of leftist, America-hating, self-righteous azzwipes. (Penn, Sarandon, Baldwin, et al, ad nauseam)

Orange You Glad?

I put these silly quizzes in?

You Are an Orange

You have a zest for life, especially for anything colorful, wild, or dramatic. You have a unique take on the world, and you're not afraid to be a little funky. You are a bit reserved toward people who don't know you well. You have a thick skin, which can protect you from anything that goes wrong in your life. Once someone does get to know you, they totally get and appreciate you. Your friends see you as a bright person with a refreshing take on life.

What Type of Fruit Are You?