Flash Circle TD

Haven’t featured a flash game here in a while…

Got a spare 15-20 minutes?  Then Flash Circle TD (one of the most horribly named games ever) should keep you occupied.  Simply place towers around your castle(?) to protect it from the invaders.  Different towers have different powers (hey!).  Play until… something causes your game to be over.

Double You Tee Eff


Good Lord, People.

American Idol seems like a joke sometimes.  Even the ol’ "it’s a popularity contest" excuse just doesn’t cut it…

Even Katharine McPhee can’t believe that Stupid Sanjaya Malakar has made the CD.
Over Sundance, no less.

I was about to make a comment about the possible sources of his votes, but have decided against it.

In other news, Ms. Hottie Hotterson can now get a jumpstart on becoming a (quarter) millionaire.  And Hef has already expressed interest as well.

DST – Daylight Savings Time 2007

Remember that Daylight Savings Time is 3 weeks early this year.  This weekend, you’ll need to spring your clocks ahead one hour Sunday @ 1am.

Your computer may be a little confused by this.  If you keep current with all Windows Updates (you are doing this, correct?), you should be OK as an automatic update takes care of this.  If you’re on the bleeding edge & running Vista (woo hoo), you don’t need to do anything.

But, chances are, you’ll need to do some tweaking.  Microsoft has setup an easy-to-use DST Help & Support Center for you.  Just answer the wizard-style questions, and you’ll receive instructions on what to do.

Also, don’t forget about overlooked devices like your stove, microwave, digital camera (this affects your timestamps), etc.  Cellphones are covered as they usually get the current time from the towers.

This change has been quite a nightmare for many IT professionals… something Congress obviously didn’t consider when passing The Energy Policy Act.

American Idol

So who else is watching this year… ?
I swore I wouldn’t, but got hooked again…

Well, once again, there is no rhyme or reason for middle-round eliminations, so there is no point in "predicting" those who’ll be sent home.  So instead, how about let’s look at those who should be in the Top 8.

On the male side, Simon hit it on the head: there are 3 1/2 guys who should make it to the end: Blake, Chris & Chris, and 1/2 of Sundance (the half that shows up to sing).

For the females, the picture is a bit hazier.  Melinda and Lakisha are plain-out butt-kickers.  But once again, remember ladies: you can have a voice heard a mile away, you can belt out Whitney & Mariah all day, but you’ve got to be able to sing other music for Pete’s sake.  Plus, you need confidence — and neither of those two have it.

As for the rest, Sabrina has a great voice, but no soul, no personality.  Stephanie is a good performer, but looks too much like Fantasia and sounds too much like whoever she’s singing.  Jordin is actually very good, considering the girl just turned 17.  She’s got confidence, a good voice, stage presence, and a cute look.  This year’s Diana DeGarmo (sp?).  Haley would make a perfect Snow White at the Disney World parade.

And then there’s Antonella.  Looking hotter than ever.  And the judges were hotter than ever, as well.  Saying everything but "why are you still here?".  I think one of the ridiculous voting scammers — the Indians or the teenage boys — falters this week, and either Sanjaya or Antonella goes home, but not both.  And then next week, we may witness downright outrage at whomever’s left standing, no matter their performance.

My only hope is that Gina, my dark horse, does not bear the unjust wrath of the calling cartels. Which, I am fearing, she might…