Registry Edits for Windows XP

One of the most complete pages of registry tweaks I have seen. Look Here, It contains:

Cosmetic Tweaks - These tweaks change the appearance of the Windows operating system and its features (toolbars, menu bars, windows and etc.).

Fixes - These tweaks are created to correct specific problems with Windows XP and Windows applications. They generally correct the cause of a specific error message, or the failure of the operating system to perform as expected.

Security Tweaks- These tweaks are created to allow the user to restrict certain function and features of the operating system that are not readily accessible from the user interface. In some cases, they can also be used to correct issues caused by spyware, virus files and 3rd party applications.

Utilities - These are not tweaks, as such. They are specific applications that may perform one or more tasks, that are not available from the Windows interface, or require multiple built-in applications to complete. Some of these "utilities" may offer multiple "tweaks" in one package or program. [What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

Picking Your Nose Recommended By Top Doctor

Ananova: Picking your nose and eating it is one of the best ways to stay healthy, according to a top Austrian doctor. Innsbruck-based lung specialist Prof Dr Friedrich Bischinger said people who pick their noses with their fingers were healthy, happier and probably better in tune with their bodies.

He says society should adopt a new approach to nose-picking and encourage children to take it up. Dr Bischinger said: "With the finger you can get to places you just can't reach with a handkerchief, keeping your nose far cleaner.

"And eating the dry remains of what you pull out is a great way of strengthening the body's immune system. "Medically it makes great sense and is a perfectly natural thing to do. In terms of the immune system the nose is a filter in which a great deal of bacteria are collected, and when this mixture arrives in the intestines it works just like a medicine.

"Modern medicine is constantly trying to do the same thing through far more complicated methods, people who pick their nose and eat it get a natural boost to their immune system for free." He pointed out that children happily pick their noses, yet by the time they have become adults they have stopped under pressure from a society that has branded it disgusting and anti social.

He said: "I would recommend a new approach where children are encouraged to pick their nose. It is a completely natural response and medically a good idea as well." And he pointed out that if anyone was really worried about what their neighbour was thinking, they could still enjoy picking their nose in private if they still wanted to get the benefits it offered. [What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

A Real Ghost Town - Without Ghosts

One of the creepiest things I have ever read; "my rides through chernobyl area"

Now including a photos of new rides (spring 2004) [What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

Passion Of A Confession

Who would have thought after all the hoopla over Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ" and all the heat he took over its release that something good might just come from it. Thats just what happened in Houston, TX when a movie goer "wanted to seek redemption after talking to a friend and seeing the movie about the last hours of Christ's life" Dan Leach killed his girlfriend "because she was pregnant with his child and he did not want to be involved with her anymore". And who says movies rot your brain??[What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

Troubleshooting Windows XP

From Microsoft: If you're having a problem with Windows XP, chances are good that someone else has already had the same problem. And in many cases, immediate help is just a few clicks away. Two longtime Expert Zone contributors and Microsoft MVPs have built comprehensive collections of solutions to common problems. Instead of manually editing the Windows registry, you can download a script or a registry settings file from one of these two sources to make the needed change:

Doug Knox offers a ton of useful information, much if it about Windows XP, at Doug's Windows Tweaks and Tips. Click the Win XP Fixes link in the left-side navigation bar to view his well-organized, frequently-updated collection of useful files.

Kelly Theriot offers a similar collection of useful information in Troubleshooting Windows XP. Use the Search box to find the fix you're looking for, or click the Tweaks button to see the entire list of nearly 600 scripts and .reg files, neatly organized by category.

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Turnabout Is Fair Play

The wife is busy frying eggs, when her husband comes home. He walks into the kitchen and immediately starts yelling :

"CAREFUL!!! CAREFUL!!! MORE OIL!!! TURN THEM!!! TURN THEM NOW!!! WE NEED MORE OIL!!! THEY ARE GOING TO STICK!!! CAREFUL!!! CAREFUL!!! TURN THEM!!! TURN THEM!!! HURRY UP!!! ARE YOU CRAZY!!!! THE OIL IS GOING TO SPILL!!! USE MORE SALT!!! THE SALT!!!!"

The wife is very upset: "What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you yelling like this? Do you think I don't know how to fry an egg?"

The husband calmly replies: "This is to show you what it feels like for me when I am driving and you sit next to me..."

Thanks to Anjali N. for the chuckle.[What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

Bush Revokes Right of Women to Vote

Reported by the Reverend Brendan Powell Smith: President Bush today signed the Defense of Democracy Act which officially defines voting rights as belonging only to males. "The treatment of women as second-class citizens," said Bush, "is one of the most enduring human institutions, practiced over the millennia of human experience, in all cultures and by every religious faith." Bush went on to declare that "ages of experience have taught humanity that the restricting the vote to males promotes the general welfare and the stability of society". By signing the act, Bush seeks to "return America to the sort of place our forefathers envisioned when they ratified our constitution." Over the upcoming weeks, Bush is expected to sign an bill that would further restrict the vote to land-owning males and another act that would re-legalize the institution of slavery. [What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

9-11 Hearing Spinmasters!

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Our New Home In The Bay Area

I haven't said anything to people about this before because I wanted to wait until everything had been completed. The Curran's are Homeowners!

After house hunting in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost a year, Lora and I have finally decided to purchase a one bedroom property near Pescadaro (Ocean Side of Santa Cruz Mountains) as an investment property. The purchase was completed last night and I thought I would let you know in case you're interested in renting.

The thought of spending over a half million dollars on a home in this insane market led us to getting something a little more practical. It's a one bedroom "fixer-upper" unit but it overlooks the ocean and has lovely mountain views!

It's available for weekends or on a weekly basis. Initially I'll be handling bookings until I find an Agent in the area to manage the property. Weekends will cost approximately $150 (friends' rate) for two nights, and $275 for the week, at least up until September 30th.

Photo is on the left, so let me know if you are interested. Oh, and be sure to pass this along to any of your friends. I'm taking reservations for dates as early as next week. It feels so good to be a California homeowner at last! [What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]

Best Work Absence Excuse Ever!

Employee: "I'm sorry but I can't come in today. My doctor says I suffer from Anal Glaucoma."
Boss: "Anal Glaucoma? What's that?"
Employee: "I just can't see my ass coming in to work today." [What Do YOU Think? Comment on this Post!] [Testify!]