Posts from other blogs and news-sources are in smash's shared links. (check-it)

--- Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Playboy Mansion via Satellite

Permalink: 8/30/2005 10:28:00 PM

Google Maps doesn't zoom close-enough, but here's a shot with Microsoft's TerraServer.

Link

Test-Drive a Mac Mini

Permalink: 8/30/2005 07:54:00 PM

Apple's offering a 30-Day Trial period for their Mac Minis to potential switchers. I'd love to see commercials for this... rather than that boring old switch campaign they were considering renewing.

On the other hand, I don't see why you couldn't just return the machine before if you didn't like it... but I guess now people know for sure.

If you're still on Windows, talk to the 'rents or bust out the credit card. You have to order online... but who orders over the phone these days anyway. ;)

UPDATE: Less than 24 hours later, Apple has pulled the program. (it's no longer available... not a trace of it.)

Link

Tivo-ing through 'Attack of the Show'

Permalink: 8/30/2005 07:30:00 PM

I programmed a 30-Second skip button onto my Comcast DVR remote (Google it), so now I don't have to sit through any more Kevin Perierra silliness. I generally wait 20+ minutes into the show to start watching so that I have plenty of skip times.

Schedule: (all skipping aside from the commericals, which are a gimme)
-- Play the recording, press skip twice. You'll skip past the intro and slightly into the opening dialogue, but usually it's all pointless babble. Shortly thereafter will they be showing off some cool new sites, which you can skip through at will.
-- If it's "LAN Party Thursday" or whatever, you can skip straight through it, through the commercial afterward, and back into whatever's happening first.
-- The rest of the show, other than commercials, is segments like "The Feed", "DVDuesday", and the closing words. You can generally skip through most of these unless you hear something interesting going on. Also, on Thursdays, there's another Lan Party interview that you can usually skip through.
-- On Friday, most of the bands aren't very good so you can skip through both performances.
-- Whenever questions are asked live on-the-air, they're always stupid and you can always skip through them.

Generally the *actual* show lasts around 30 to 35 minutes, plus you can skip through whatever you want. A lot of the show is summerized transitions between segments, and you'll pretty easily be able to save yourself some valuable minutes.

--- Sunday, August 28, 2005

How-To: Format your iChat Profile with Colors and Fonts.

Permalink: 8/28/2005 03:56:00 PM

Apple's iChat profile entry thing for AIM is very basic. Most users assume that only Plain-Text is allowed... but they are mistaken!

AIM for Windows has a formatting toolbar on the profile editing screen... so new Mac users always feel limited. However, as with Chat windows, you can press Apple+T and change fonts, colors... insert symbols... basically do whatever the hell you want. (or just go up to the 'Format' menu) Works great, be sure to check this out.

--- Friday, August 26, 2005

Gallons and Gallons of Gas.

Permalink: 8/26/2005 07:05:00 PM

Gas prices are way down this week, at least in my area, which is pretty slick since my car's engine is only rated for Premium. Either way, definitely check out this Dashboard widget for the Mac: Link.

This thing found me gas stations that I didn't even know about! Be careful, though... some of the smaller ones have crumby gas. I've run into this a few times... if that price is too good to be true, watch-out.

A few rumors about how to save gas:
- Shifting your automatic into neutral while going down hills will save you gas.
Somewhat true... but Don't Do it! This does a lot of damage to most automatic transmissions. If you want to save gas, buy a standard and just pop it into neutral. (plus, standards are better anyway) Regardless, the savings in gas with this method is minimal.
- If you drive a standard or tiptronic transmission, keep your RPMs low to save gas.
False. The tachometer's RPM gauges the speed of the engine itself... not how hard it's working, or how much gas you're feeding it. You could be going down a hill at 6000RPMs and not be using any gas at all. Of course, flooring the gas pedal will raise your RPMs, but if you're going up a hill, for example, your RPMs will stay low since the engine has to work harder.
- Drive slower.
False. Gas usage has more to do with acceleration. I typically get 20 to 30 Miles-Per-Gallon on the highway in 5th or 6th gear, but I rocket out of intersections and only get about 4 to 12 MPG. Again, gas usage has to do with how hard you're pressing the gas pedal....
- Buy a Hybrid car.
False. Research has proven that Hybrid cars aren't a good investment because they're a) New technology, therefore unreliable. b) Don't save enough gas to balance out the investment in the car. [The actual amount of gas money you'll save is less than the additional amount you'll splurge for the car's fancy fuel/engine system, for the typical individual.] c) Dorky and uncool. -- They are better for the environment, but Hybrids aren't really the way to go for now. HOWEVER, If you put extra batteries in your Toyota Prius, you actually get very decent results. This is a pain, though, and you're still driving around a dorky car.
- Convert your diesel engine to run BIODIESEL.
Absolutely true. Run your car on vegetable oil, and save thousands per year! (plus it's not some stupid car like a Hybrid... this is an awesome Volkswagon.) For more information, search Google for 'BIODIESEL'.

Anyway, basically the best way to save gas is to simply dust off the old bike from the garage and take that for a spin instead. The choice is yours, but BIODIESEL is definitely a cool way to go!

--- Wednesday, August 24, 2005

The Morning After.

Permalink: 8/24/2005 07:40:00 AM

Well I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who's had their Instant Messenger slashdotted, lol. This morning I was presented with HUNDREDS of Buddy Invites, going down both sides of my screen. Don't worry, I approved all of them!

I just logged-in to Google Talk this mor

Anyway, Google Talk seems like it's a success. Google made their own client available around midnight last night, while Mac/Linux and some Windows users are still using iChat, Gaim, and the like. Skype must like "well, we're screwed." :)

(12:47 PM EST, Aug. 24, 2005) UPDATE: I just reached 1000 buddies on Google Talk. Keep 'um coming! Bring it on!!

Anyway, feel free to still hit up my Google Messenger if you haven't already! (address shown below)

--- Tuesday, August 23, 2005

'Google Talk' to target Ads to your Conversations?

Permalink: 8/23/2005 06:50:00 PM

I've heard this rumor... that like GMail... Google's official client (rumored as well) may or may not contain one or more ads that are actively targeted to what you talk about.

UPDATE: Tthis appears to be just a rumor after-all. (Hooray!)

I'm on Google Talk right now.

Permalink: 8/23/2005 05:40:00 PM

Google Talk = Google's new IM service that they're announcing tomorrow.

All you need is a Jabber-compatible Instant Messaging client (such as Apple's iChat, or GAIM), and a GMail address. Digg this, NOW!

WELCOME SLASHDOT and DIGG USERS!

If you're getting the 405 error with GAIM, or simply cannot connect anymore, follow the updated configuration instructions below!!! You have to use an @gmail.com address to login from now on.

Google's offical client has been released, as expected. Download here for Window only. Mac/Linux, or Windows rebels, keep reading below. :)

Server: talk.google.com
Username: youremail@gmail.com
Password: yourpassword

Note: If you can't login, try to turn off 'Secure Messaging' or 'Encryption'... etc.

-- TRILLIAN USERS: Someone just told me that they got it working with Trillian, but I can't verify this. Just go to Trillian's plugin page on their site and download the Jabber plug-in, install it, and configure a new connection as below:
"server : talk.google.com
port : 5222
Use legact SSL for connection : not checked"

=======================
NEW! Google's offical help documents for setting up Jabber with iChat:
http://www.google.com/support/talk/bin/answer.py?answer=24076
=======================

How to set it up with GAIM on Windows/Linux, or Adium on the Mac:
-- For iChat, just enter the information above.
1. Add an account, select "Jabber" as the protocol.
2. Your screen name is everything before the '@gmail.com'.
3. Server is 'gmail.com'.
4. Click "show more options" and make sure "use TLS if available" is checked. Leave "Force old SSL" and "allow plaintext..." unchecked for now. Connection port should be 5222, connection server should be 'talk.google.com' without the quotes.
5. Ta-da! Just login and you should be good-to-go.

Another user reports the following:
"weird, I've never sent you email from my gmail, and now that you're on my buddy list on google talk, it autofilled your email address, and alias on my gmail"
-- The "/me" command works too, even on iChat. "/me says hi" translates to "smash says hi" or whatever if you're not familiar!

Feel free to IM around with fellow GMail users just by adding their addresses to your list! I'm not sure how long this is going to work, but let's make the best of it.

UPDATE: I'm online right now, give me a hollar if you're able to login! I'm talking with someone I added to my list. :)

Here's me getting IMed by everyone on Digg with Google Talk:

Notice how more people are still popping up...

Labels: google talk

Radiskull and Devil Doll.

Permalink: 8/23/2005 10:34:00 AM

Back in the early days of Shockwave.com came the man named Joe Sparks... and with him he brought the idea of Radiskull and Devil Doll. To my surprise, his old site is still up.

The regular "play episode" links that go back to Shockwave don't work, but the "Linux Version" ones do... at least for me. If you haven't seen this before, you might think it's stupid. However, be sure to start off with Episode #1.

Link

iPod Video... Details?

Permalink: 8/23/2005 05:18:00 AM

Apple is in a rush to gather content for a portable video solution. I spoke on the phone with a contact working at Apple and uncovered some pretty interesting stuff!

Like this story? Digg it.

First off, Apple is struggling with the design for the device mainly due to the 16:9/16:10 screen desired... mainly due to concerns over size, cost, and battery-life. Due to aspect ratio of the display, the original plan was for the device to be thinner left-to-right, most likely with the scroll wheel to the side of the display. (as shown below) However, due the physical dimensions of the actual hard-disk for the device, they've now scaled the scroll wheel closer to size of the Mini's, instead. This kept the device's length to just around an inch (2.5cm) greater than current iPod models.

Overall here's the render I did of details I gathered from our conversation about Prototype A. The finished product may very-well look just like this, to the dismay of left-handed individuals everywhere.

UPDATE: Guys, some people aren't realizing that right about the image it says that it is a PHOTOSHOP. I don't have an actual image of the product, just information. The render is there just for example of what the product could very-well look at MacWorld San Francisco next January.

Prototype B is much less interesting... with a 4:3 screen and similar to current iPod models. (this is probably the one we'll get stuck with)

I'm a little unclear on whether the Minis will get video right away, but my guess is that they will. The Shuffle will remain focused on music... especially since a 4GB Shuffle (possibly with a small LCD screen) is already rumored. (which would put the current Mini to shame)

One other thing: Apple's iPod engineers are extremely bored with the current iPod "Operating System". Its ultimate death was when it was ported to the iPod Photo... a dash of color, some updated fonts and games, and ta-da..... a product that barely sold for the features it boasted. Expect something new with an updated feel soon.

--- Saturday, August 20, 2005

Maps that are wrong.

Permalink: 8/20/2005 10:07:00 PM

Nothing sucks more than (other than the gas prices right now) driving along... following a map... and driving up to where a highway is SUPPOSED to be. Highways that are planned, under contstruction, or even lost funding!

Today, I stumbled across this gem on Google Maps (part of Route 44 in Massachusetts)... you can see here in Hybrid mode that the software thinks its there and would happily direct you that way... when in reality you'd be driving on dirt. :)

Looking at map view.. you'd never know!

Luckily you'd probably be able to find your way... but imagine the surprise. This kind of thing is a recipe for disaster.

Link

--- Thursday, August 18, 2005

Pirates of Silicon Valley.

Permalink: 8/18/2005 02:32:00 PM

This movie was excellent. It comes out on DVD in two weeks so definiately pre-order a copy.

If you're not familiar with the plot... it basically outlines the history of rivalry between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Even if you're not into this sort of thing, it's easily enjoyable to anyone a fan of business or technology.

--- Wednesday, August 17, 2005

I would love to see Skype fail.

Permalink: 8/17/2005 10:07:00 PM

It's a product introduced by a company that was screwed. It has a five second name that every other business in the world didn't use because it sounds like crap.

Sharman Networks was formed when they purchased the file-sharing program, "KaZaA", from its previous European owner. When they realized they were screwed after trying to milk KaZaA for every last buck it had, (which caused them to lose a giant chunk of marketshare and all respect) the company, after thumbing through a few options and realizing that they did not specialize in anything, choose the Instant Messenger route... later to add a distributed Telephoney-like system. Essentially, it's the same as the product they already offered, KaZaA, yet repackaged in a different form. The name "Skype" is like a 5 second thing. Imagine them sitting around a table... "sssss--kkkkkkk----ype?" ...Most find it pathetic that they couldn't come up with anything better.

Because of the closed-minded approach of the company, this is one of those products that I can't believe has made it this far. Sharman Networks lacks any form of innovation... all they've done is duct tape a few ideas together and screwed around. Either way, they've been extremely lucky with how things have gone with this product... it's almost ridiculous.

What's a shame is that, at this point, Skype isn't going anywhere because they've had enough time to fix their mistakes and gain another significant following. Nobody else can compete at this point... except, perhaps, Yahoo.

--- Tuesday, August 16, 2005

AIMFight.com is Rigged.

Permalink: 8/16/2005 02:28:00 PM

This site premiered a little while ago and is geared toward being one of this year's crazes. My friend Mike IMed me today and said he thought it was a cool idea, and I said "whatever, I still beat you." However, he returned with "no, I beat you by like 1,000 points." We both did it at the same time... how could this have happened??

Anyway, we exchanged screen shots, proving that the site is rigged and seems to represent no actual fighting value. Those scores could be, and probably are, mostly random.

My screen:

His screen:

UPDATE, From their FAQ:
"Your score is the sum of the current number of people online who have you listed as a buddy, out to three degrees. This means the score is constantly changing, and the winner of the battle will constantly change with it."
-- We still did this at the exact same time and got totally different results. Mixing in a bit of randomness doesn't make sense, and neither does the missing 15,000 points on his end.
-- UPDATE: Let me add that there's no way they can process that much information so quickly... I say they use that as an excuse for using random numbers. They wouldn't cache the results into a cookie on my machine if it were legit.

So basically, AIMFight.com is a complete gimmick.
-- If you want to get the word out, digg this story.
-- Also be sure to track my RSS feed.

--- Sunday, August 14, 2005

The Arcade Trick.

Permalink: 8/14/2005 02:58:00 AM

Gaming arcades (with or without prizes) are a complete scam. You pay $5 to $20 for tokens and win like a piece of gum or some stupid keychain. (or both if you're lucky)

Anyway, the other day I had a brilliant idea... an idea shared by many. WHAT IF you bought your arcade tokens online, snuck them into the arcade in your pockets, and saved yourself a TON of cash?! Well, it'd be cool as long as you don't get caught.

Arcade Prices:
1 Token = 25 Cents

eBay Prices:
200 Tokens = Around $15... averages a little less than 10 cents a token!

You'd be saving some big bank, but is it worth it? Why not just buy the tickets instead? That's a little trickier, since they tend to be less generic and some places have moved to a proprietary system with barcodes and all that. So, before they replace the tokens with magnetic-striped cards or all that... you'd better cash out!

Remember: Only do this at the crappy arcades that you've been ripped-off at. (Make sure it's a chain, not the little guy that's not going to be taking a beating. Ethics, people!)

--- Saturday, August 13, 2005

Taxachu... I mean Massachusetts... Free-Tax-Day(s)

Permalink: 8/13/2005 03:24:00 PM

Whenever Massachusetts wants to boost revenue, it just drops sales tax for a weekend day or two. I, of course, have really nothing to buy. (here, at least)

What I don't understand is this: Why do we have to pay INCOME taxes, AND sales taxes?? What a greedy state government!

UPDATE: I actually did buy something today... a floor lamp. Sweet. The cashier thought I was high.

UPDATE 2: I also bought some chinese lanterns.

--- Friday, August 12, 2005

Today just wasn't my day...

Permalink: 8/12/2005 05:52:00 PM

On my way back from a funeral, my power steering started leaking and I couldn't steer my car! Luckily, my brother and I got it onto a side-street and had it towed. D'oh... :'(

Note the giant puddle on the pavement:

*puke* my power steering just crapped ou

UPDATE: Let me add that I had Cingular Roadside Assistance for like $2.99 a month, so all I did was dial '*HELP' and they saved the day. Towing to the dealership (hopefully this'll be under warranty) was only $20, including a tip. Well worth it. Plus, it follows your phone, not your car, so if you're with a buddy... you're still covered.

--- Thursday, August 11, 2005

How-To Eat LOTS of Candy Without Getting Sick.

Permalink: 8/11/2005 01:44:00 AM

So basically I didn't have anything better to do after about 12 midnight tonight, so I went to Stop and Shop and bought a ton of Milk Duds and M&Ms.

Anyway, the trick I've learned is to eat chilled yogurt (custard style is the best) at the same time to balance everything out without getting sick. Works pretty well, making this the stupidest blog post, ever.

--- Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Drivey.

Permalink: 8/10/2005 06:53:00 PM

A simple driving simulator for the PC. Pretty cool! Love the graphics.

Link

Everyone's stealing jokes from Fark!

Permalink: 8/10/2005 04:52:00 AM

This isn't really news, but Jay Leno just pulled the 2nd joke I recognized from Fark's daily headlines this evening. Such silliness.

Link

GTI Intake +HP

Permalink: 8/10/2005 03:43:00 AM

Installing an after-market intake in your car is a great way to get some cheap Horsepower. This particular engine's a fairly easy install... took about 3 or 4 hours total. (Turned into a two day project, just like everything else, due to a bad grounding point below the battery that was causing my windshield wipers and blinkers to turn on at random. However, I took care of that this morning... and am since exhausted!)

Remove battery, remove old airbox intake system, jack car up, attach new intake, secure, install filter, replace battery, rev-engine a lot and hear that power! Seriously, the engine feels so much looser now... like it can actually BREATHE. The new system is, of course, a cold air intake from below the car rather than the engine bay. The only disadvantage to this is that if you drive the car into a river and don't cut the engine right away (as in, before the water can get all-up-in-thur), your engine could inhail some of it and, well, that'd be bad. :)

Before:

After:

--- Sunday, August 07, 2005

What Ever Happened to "Princes of Malibu"?

Permalink: 8/07/2005 08:57:00 PM

Earlier this summer, Fox kicked off a great new reality show called "Princes of Malibu", which has since disappeared from the Sunday-night television line-up.

"David is a harried music producer who does not appreciate his stepsons Brandon and Brody (birth father being Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner) constantly living off his dime. At times, his wife Linda acts like a third child by enabling their behavior. While David routinely tries to get the "princes" to do their fair share, more often than not it fails. And more often than not their pal Spencer is an accomplice to the shenanigans. Nevertheless, the boys manage to wriggle their way out of trouble through the magic of humor. Although it airs on the same network (Fox) as does The Simple Life (from which it clearly took its cue), it is not produced by the same company." -- from IMDB

I was planning on calling Fox tomorrow and asking what the hell happened, but then checked out the show's website and noticed that an update had been posted. The show has been moved to Fox's new, "Fox Reality" channel. That's right... all reality, all the time.

So basically, this show's airing on a channel that I don't receive and probably have no way of ordering, even though I have digital cable. What a rip!

Staying Healthy.

Permalink: 8/07/2005 05:26:00 PM

Well I've decided to change from fast food to healty food. I feel a lot better, and am pleased with the fact that I'm adding years to my life!

POM juice sounded gross, and expensive. However, I bought a bottle of the Mango fusion they offer... and it tastes just like cranberry juice, if not better! I love it, and plan to buy a lot more. Plus, it's apparently really good for your heart, as its logo hints at.

Lots of fruits for vitamins, staying away from junk... delicious. :)

--- Saturday, August 06, 2005

VW Previews new Passats

Permalink: 8/06/2005 08:21:00 PM

It's about time... the old ones were ugly and out-dated. The new Passat looks like a combination between the new Jettas and the slightly-available Phaeton. :)

My favorite features:
- New, Mercedes style keys. (infrared/radio transmissions, opposed to the traditional, mechanical key)
- Umbrella, tucked away in the driver's side door. (very cool)
- 3.6L V6 engine, with a VR6 feel. (from the review)
- 280HP!

What sucks:
- No standard (manual) transmission available, and, according to the review, there are no plans to offer one.
UPDATE: I think the review was wrong about that... as the preview photos on VW.com clearly show a standard shift-knob. We'll see. (Thanks, Corey.)

I'll stick with my GTI. :)

Link

Hooray for Frederick!

Permalink: 8/06/2005 07:03:00 PM

My dog's eye's all better. :)

--- Thursday, August 04, 2005

Nudity on MSN France! (MSN.fr)

Permalink: 8/04/2005 08:48:00 PM

*Drool* living in the States sucks sometimes. Thank you for the World-Wide-Web. :)

msnfrancenudity.jpg (NSFW)
-- UPDATE: If you click on that image, there are a few more awesome pictures. Link, also NSFW.

Link

Apple/Sony Deal Sketchy... "Sony PlayStation 3 'Cell' processor to support [Mac] OS X"

Permalink: 8/04/2005 08:40:00 PM

Apple's been flurting with Sony lately, probably because of the iTunes Movie Store that everyone's speculating about. However, this latest news that PS3 will run OS X... or will be at least capable of running it... makes me wonder.

What if Apple licensed a version of OS X for the PS3, and instantly made it into thousands-upon-thousands of homes? Even if it was just for movie playback compatibility for iTunes-like content across a home network with a TiVo-like interface?

Okay, Okay... it's a little far-fetched. BUT, you never know.

Link

Best Trick, Ever.

Permalink: 8/04/2005 08:31:00 PM

I was just at Stop & Shop stocking up on some food when I realized: I actually had a coupon with me. However, that dumb automated checkout thing wanted me to DEPOSIT the coupon in the coupon slot after I scanned it.

SO, realizing that this was stupid, I tore off a little piece of the coupon (without harming the barcode, of course) deposited that instead, then proceeded to use the coupon again. Ta-da, just saved myself an extra 40 cents on some Hot Pockets.
-- UPDATE: Even better, just carry around some post it notes, papers (if you're a stoner), or even receipts from other stores and you're good to go. The machine'll never know the difference unless they install an additional barcode scanner in the coupon slot... which would cost too much money and would be horribly inaccurate!

Now, this trick will work for all coupons, but you won't necessarily get multiple discounts per visit for the ones that say "limit 1 per customer" or something in the corner. However, that coupon didn't, so I was able to get a Yorkshire Peppermint Patty for no extra charge. :)

Apple launches iTunes in Japan

Permalink: 8/04/2005 02:01:00 AM

Now I can buy all of that freshy J-POP from here in the States. Word.

Link

--- Wednesday, August 03, 2005

The Jar of Change. (Part 2)

Permalink: 8/03/2005 06:41:00 PM

So I went back to the bank today with my gigantic jar of change (even though it was only about 1/6th full) and was immediately turned away and given a set of coin rolling wrappers. Damn it! Coinstar's looking pretty good right about now.

So I go home, get this change sorter thing I've like never used, and start pouring the jar into this little machine. After fighting with the damn machine (it was jamming from overloading... whoops) for like 20 minutes I had all of my coins rolled into, well, rolls. Word. The total was $46.50... not bad!

Of course, the damn bank closed at 4PM so I had to bomb over to Stop & Shop and go to the one there. Finally, the damn jar's empty.

UPDATE: The jar is no longer empty. It has 2 quarters, 4 dimes, and a nickel in it. (and some pennies)

"Bank Sorry over Blunder."

Permalink: 8/03/2005 06:39:00 PM

Haha, I wish stuff like this happened to people I know.

"A bank has apologised to a customer after sending him a debit card bearing the name 'Dick Head'.

...Mr. Lancaster said he did not spot the insult until he was handing over the card in a supermarket to pay for something a few days after it arrived in the post."

Link

What's Good at Amazon?

Permalink: 8/03/2005 01:38:00 PM

Tom Arnold's book caught my eye and gave me a quick laugh from the lower-right corner of the screen while I was watching the Amazon 10th Anniversary Celebrity Delivery video-clips. (Bam Margera, Moby, Anna Kournikova, Rob Schneider, etc.)

Haha.

--- Tuesday, August 02, 2005

The Jar of Change. (Part 1)

Permalink: 8/02/2005 05:08:00 PM

Nothing pisses me off more than getting 98 cents worth of change when you buy something... it makes you want to carry around some pennies just-in-case. (some people do!) Well anyway, instead of throwing my change in a pile, I found this jar to throw it all in, then proceeded to look all-over my bedroom for any loose quarters, dimes, and nickels.... and pennies... to try to fill this thing to the brim.

It's not QUITE full, but I decided to take it to the bank anyway. Screw Coinstar, they charge like 4% or something... and those damn machines are always broken. Instead, the bank will take it for free. :) :) :) However, not my bank, because it was CLOSED. :( :( :( What bank closes at 4PM on a Tuesday!? This bank does... it's only open 'til 5PM on like Friday or something. What a jip!

That got me thinking... buckling the jar back into the front-seat so that it wouldn't tip over and fall on the floor... how much is this jar actually worth?? A quick look at the top... it's practically lined with quarters. $20... $40... even $60??? Hmmm, perhaps I will be able to buy those new brakes I wanted.

To be continued...

The DUB so far.

Permalink: 8/02/2005 05:02:00 PM

This weekend, while I was chillin' at my friend's house in NY state, I modded my car a bit... "Joey-modded" that-is. Background: This guy named Joey was the first to write up a mod where you paint the chrome around your VW's headlights.. flat-black. The result is amazing.

While I had the grill out I decided to paint that as well. (you have to remove the front bumper just to get at the headlights, then melt the silicon sealing them shut with a hairdryer.) I started with flat-black on that, but it looked kind of cheesy so I grabbed a can of "Black-Metallic" from ACE and used that instead. Standard primer and everything, sand-paper to get the existing paint off, and some clear enamel to seal everything in.

Before: (clean, but stock)