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Posted by Tj on Tuesday January 15, 2008 @ 03:42 PM
[Tags: links, rant]
Songza.com is supposedly a revolutionaly site that offers a searchable and playable database of music and songs. The search is free and could be used as an alternative to youtube when trying to play that one song you just want to hear on demand. However I have not been able to use it. I goto the site and find my song and never hear the song. It stops on "loading.." and if you click the song again it says "now playing" but nothing plays. Is the service broke already? Or am I just dumb? I tried it on two computers.
Try it: Songza.com
[Tags: links, rant]
Songza.com is supposedly a revolutionaly site that offers a searchable and playable database of music and songs. The search is free and could be used as an alternative to youtube when trying to play that one song you just want to hear on demand. However I have not been able to use it. I goto the site and find my song and never hear the song. It stops on "loading.." and if you click the song again it says "now playing" but nothing plays. Is the service broke already? Or am I just dumb? I tried it on two computers.
Try it: Songza.com
Posted by TJ on Wednesday January 2, 2008 @ 12:46 AM
[Tags: personal, rant]
Cool things happening in 2007
Coney Island for the 1st time
Atlantic City - Bachelor's party
40% raise
Snow boarding for the 1st time
Hiking Breakneck Ridge Trail
Got my CPA license
Clubbing in NYC
Six Flags
Things learned in 2007
Don't let your meter expire if you have an expired NYS inspection
I'm allergic to breakfast
Things heard too much in 2007 but hopefully forgetten by 2008:
Britney Spears
Paris Hilton
Steroids in baseball
Thinks to look forward to in 2008:
Soon to be former president bush.
Worst thing to happen in 2007:
End of the Torre management of Yankees
Shootings at Virginia Tech
TJ's Site of the Year:
Pandora.com : You can select an artist and it will create a music station with songs by the artist and similar sounding music
Things to do in 2008
It's kind of a shame I do not already do some of these...
Smile when ever I meet someone
Do more bike riding
Drink more water
Sleep at least 7 hours a day
Strengthen my handshake
Win a million dollars (at least)
Buy a house/condo
Take a week vacation
Don't let my job get in my way of having a good time
Eat three meals a day
See a doctor (I haven't in at least 5 years)
[Tags: personal, rant]
Cool things happening in 2007
Coney Island for the 1st time
Atlantic City - Bachelor's party
40% raise
Snow boarding for the 1st time
Hiking Breakneck Ridge Trail
Got my CPA license
Clubbing in NYC
Six Flags
Things learned in 2007
Don't let your meter expire if you have an expired NYS inspection
I'm allergic to breakfast
Things heard too much in 2007 but hopefully forgetten by 2008:
Britney Spears
Paris Hilton
Steroids in baseball
Thinks to look forward to in 2008:
Soon to be former president bush.
Worst thing to happen in 2007:
End of the Torre management of Yankees
Shootings at Virginia Tech
TJ's Site of the Year:
Pandora.com : You can select an artist and it will create a music station with songs by the artist and similar sounding music
Things to do in 2008
It's kind of a shame I do not already do some of these...
Smile when ever I meet someone
Do more bike riding
Drink more water
Sleep at least 7 hours a day
Strengthen my handshake
Win a million dollars (at least)
Buy a house/condo
Take a week vacation
Don't let my job get in my way of having a good time
Eat three meals a day
See a doctor (I haven't in at least 5 years)
Posted by TJ on Friday December 14, 2007 @ 04:04 PM
[Tags: internet, links]
Useful and interesting Links:
Real estate price search Find out how much you are your neighbors house is worth
Late Night Guest - guest line up for all the popular talk shows
Flickrvision you can watch, in real time, the photos that are being uploaded to flickr.
Free fonts 10,000 of them
Yourip - information on the IP address your computer is broadcasting
ebuddy Aim, MSN, Yahoo in your browser
Pandora Radio Name a band and listen to custom radio station online for free
Who Called Get information about that unknown number on you caller id
Logmein remotely access your computer - free with the basic plan
Bugmenot.com Logins for popular websites so you do not have to sign up.
[Tags: internet, links]
Useful and interesting Links:
Real estate price search Find out how much you are your neighbors house is worth
Late Night Guest - guest line up for all the popular talk shows
Flickrvision you can watch, in real time, the photos that are being uploaded to flickr.
Free fonts 10,000 of them
Yourip - information on the IP address your computer is broadcasting
ebuddy Aim, MSN, Yahoo in your browser
Pandora Radio Name a band and listen to custom radio station online for free
Who Called Get information about that unknown number on you caller id
Logmein remotely access your computer - free with the basic plan
Bugmenot.com Logins for popular websites so you do not have to sign up.
Posted by TJ on Friday December 14, 2007 @ 11:57 AM
[Tags: humor, work]
Okay so I was just sitting in my cubicle minding my business when one of our clients/friend of boss comes in and talks with the manager....
(Client arrives unexpected)
Cleint: Hey George
My Coworker : Hey you off from work today?
Client : yeah I'm on vacation... They told me I have 6 days left so I figured I'd should take em now
My Coworker : Oh no, really?
Client : yeah they expire at the end of year
My Coworker : Oh.. now I get it... for a second I thought you meant your doctor told you that.
[Tags: humor, work]
Okay so I was just sitting in my cubicle minding my business when one of our clients/friend of boss comes in and talks with the manager....
(Client arrives unexpected)
Cleint: Hey George
My Coworker : Hey you off from work today?
Client : yeah I'm on vacation... They told me I have 6 days left so I figured I'd should take em now
My Coworker : Oh no, really?
Client : yeah they expire at the end of year
My Coworker : Oh.. now I get it... for a second I thought you meant your doctor told you that.
Posted by TJ on Thursday December 13, 2007 @ 01:16 PM
[Tags: personal]
It's interesting to see how much time you spend doing minuscule things over the course of a year. I have estimated just that, I tried to account to every hour of the year, however, some where about 950 hours are unaccounted for.
Statistics up in the air 2007.
I spent 2652 hours sleeping or 7 hours/day sleeping
I spent 365 hours in a car or 15 days
I spent 182 hours or 7 ˝ days in the shower
I spent 364 hours updating my website averaging about $9/hour
I spent 2527 hours working @ $$/hr
I spent 400 hours watching sports (Yankees/Giants)
I spent 200 hours with family
I spent 130 hours with friends
I spent 16 hours playing Madden 2008 PC
I spent 730 hours lunch/eating/preparing food
I spent 210 hours watching movies
Disclaimer: amounts are estimated and subject to error
That’s 7796 hours out of 8,760 total hours accounted for. 964 hours are lost in oblivion.
[Tags: personal]
It's interesting to see how much time you spend doing minuscule things over the course of a year. I have estimated just that, I tried to account to every hour of the year, however, some where about 950 hours are unaccounted for.
Statistics up in the air 2007.
I spent 2652 hours sleeping or 7 hours/day sleeping
I spent 365 hours in a car or 15 days
I spent 182 hours or 7 ˝ days in the shower
I spent 364 hours updating my website averaging about $9/hour
I spent 2527 hours working @ $$/hr
I spent 400 hours watching sports (Yankees/Giants)
I spent 200 hours with family
I spent 130 hours with friends
I spent 16 hours playing Madden 2008 PC
I spent 730 hours lunch/eating/preparing food
I spent 210 hours watching movies
Disclaimer: amounts are estimated and subject to error
That’s 7796 hours out of 8,760 total hours accounted for. 964 hours are lost in oblivion.
Posted by TJ on Sunday December 9, 2007 @ 10:51 PM
[Tags: internet, hints]
Most people don't realize that you can find the solution to most of your problems really easily by using search. The best thing to search for is the error itself. Make sure you copy it word for word and enclose it in "quotes". This will turn up any page that talks about the same error you are getting and you will skip a lot of garbage you'd other wise get. For instance if your explorer keeps shutting down automatically do not search for "Internet Explorer keeps shutting down" instead use the error you received "Windows explorer encountered a problem and needs to close". This tip can make anyone look like a technical support pro last week I solved two issues for my firm using this that the tech guy installing a new server had trouble fixing.
On the same topic I recently noticed that when using internet explorer it would not automatically add the "http:" or www. to a specific address in the address bar. The error was "Windows cannot find 'thesitename.com/bleh'. Check the spelling and try again." . It worked when I typed www.thesitename.com/bleh but usually explorer lets you leave off the "www." and it did for every other address. The problem? For some reason having that address as a favorite/bookmark was causing the issue. By deleting the page as a favorite I was able to omit the www. I don't know why this would be an issue but I prefer firefox and use it more anyway, so I just deal with it.
[Tags: internet, hints]
Most people don't realize that you can find the solution to most of your problems really easily by using search. The best thing to search for is the error itself. Make sure you copy it word for word and enclose it in "quotes". This will turn up any page that talks about the same error you are getting and you will skip a lot of garbage you'd other wise get. For instance if your explorer keeps shutting down automatically do not search for "Internet Explorer keeps shutting down" instead use the error you received "Windows explorer encountered a problem and needs to close". This tip can make anyone look like a technical support pro last week I solved two issues for my firm using this that the tech guy installing a new server had trouble fixing.
On the same topic I recently noticed that when using internet explorer it would not automatically add the "http:" or www. to a specific address in the address bar. The error was "Windows cannot find 'thesitename.com/bleh'. Check the spelling and try again." . It worked when I typed www.thesitename.com/bleh but usually explorer lets you leave off the "www." and it did for every other address. The problem? For some reason having that address as a favorite/bookmark was causing the issue. By deleting the page as a favorite I was able to omit the www. I don't know why this would be an issue but I prefer firefox and use it more anyway, so I just deal with it.
Posted by TJ on Thursday December 6, 2007 @ 04:23 PM
[Tags: lyrics, music, ipod]
[Music: Rancid - Side Kick]
Cool song by Rancid...
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
My name is Tim I'm a lesser- known character
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
Fighting crime in the streets together
Down in Oakland
Off of West Grant
St. Joseph relief poor program
A good place where good people get food
Help your fellow man a good thing to do
Government agency said be afraid of me
I'll shut your doors down and it won't phase me
Wolverine came through left the agent for dead
Put the doors back up, everyone was fed
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
My name is Tim I'm a lesser- known character
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
Fighting crime in the streets together
Do not build them abandoned buildings
It's nice to sleep when you got a ceiling
Neighborhood watch said we gotta put a stop
Can't have people living for free call the cops
Here come the swat team and the M-16
Shoot the walls in and destroy the building
Wolverine was sad and it made him mad
Every single cop got a bullet in the head
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
My name is Tim I'm a lesser- known character
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
Fighting crime in the streets together
[Tags: lyrics, music, ipod]
[Music: Rancid - Side Kick]
Cool song by Rancid...
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
My name is Tim I'm a lesser- known character
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
Fighting crime in the streets together
Down in Oakland
Off of West Grant
St. Joseph relief poor program
A good place where good people get food
Help your fellow man a good thing to do
Government agency said be afraid of me
I'll shut your doors down and it won't phase me
Wolverine came through left the agent for dead
Put the doors back up, everyone was fed
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
My name is Tim I'm a lesser- known character
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
Fighting crime in the streets together
Do not build them abandoned buildings
It's nice to sleep when you got a ceiling
Neighborhood watch said we gotta put a stop
Can't have people living for free call the cops
Here come the swat team and the M-16
Shoot the walls in and destroy the building
Wolverine was sad and it made him mad
Every single cop got a bullet in the head
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
My name is Tim I'm a lesser- known character
I had a dream I was a vigilante's side kick
Fighting crime in the streets together
Posted by TJ on Wednesday December 5, 2007 @ 12:42 PM
[Tags: personal, secret, humor]
This is one of those stories I never told anyone. This is an Tjs Blog exclusive. Grab some popcorn sit tight in your chair and read the intense story.
I never broke or sprained a bone(that I know of), however, when I was still in grade school.. probably 3rd or 4th grade we were at recess and was on a swing with a couple other classmates. The other two jumped off and as I was about to follow the counselor said "don't jump off you're going to hurt self" well me being the show off and juvenile I jumped off anyway and landed on my arm and hurt it quite badly. I however didn't tell anyone because I was embarrassed at my stupidity and too young then to have my masculinity scarred. Well anytime someone simply brushed aside my arm or I moved it the wrong way the pain shot through like hell. That made walking the halls hard as people would frequently banged their book bags against it. I remember needing to run to the bathroom so no one would notice the pain I was in. Fortunately it eventually (maybe about a month or two) healed by itself.
Okay I apologize for embellishing the drama for such a boring badly told story ... I just needed to get that. I feel so relieved now.
[Tags: personal, secret, humor]
This is one of those stories I never told anyone. This is an Tjs Blog exclusive. Grab some popcorn sit tight in your chair and read the intense story.
I never broke or sprained a bone(that I know of), however, when I was still in grade school.. probably 3rd or 4th grade we were at recess and was on a swing with a couple other classmates. The other two jumped off and as I was about to follow the counselor said "don't jump off you're going to hurt self" well me being the show off and juvenile I jumped off anyway and landed on my arm and hurt it quite badly. I however didn't tell anyone because I was embarrassed at my stupidity and too young then to have my masculinity scarred. Well anytime someone simply brushed aside my arm or I moved it the wrong way the pain shot through like hell. That made walking the halls hard as people would frequently banged their book bags against it. I remember needing to run to the bathroom so no one would notice the pain I was in. Fortunately it eventually (maybe about a month or two) healed by itself.
Okay I apologize for embellishing the drama for such a boring badly told story ... I just needed to get that. I feel so relieved now.
Posted by TJ on Friday November 16, 2007 @ 10:21 AM
[Tags: internet, links, humor]
200 Word Home
I love how the web promotes creative minds to find new ways to earn income. A new genuine idea I just discovered was from a couple who wanted to a find a way to get a more than decent price for their home in Cleveland. Instead of selling their house for a fixed amount on the market they decided to raffle it out. Offering anyone to join in the raffle with a 200 word essay and a $199 fee. They are expecting at least 3,000 entries that would net them $597,000 for the "sale" of the house. Now I congratulate them on their originality, however choose not to even bother submitting my entry for these reasons:
1.) Legality - is this even legal? Have they consulted a lawyer and abided by local and federal laws for conducting a lottery? Are they legally obligated to transfer over the house? What happens to my entry fee if this is found to be illegal.
2.) According to the pictures the Kitchen consists of a table only... where am I going to cook dinner?
3.) What kind of story are they looking for and what will determine who is the winner? What's to stop them for awarding the house to a friend? Can someone lie in their essay? Will they verify the authenticity of someone's sob-story to win the house? My story so far is "I lost three limbs in war, my wife and kids were killed in a home invasion"
Check it out your self: 200wordhome.com
[Tags: internet, links, humor]
200 Word Home
I love how the web promotes creative minds to find new ways to earn income. A new genuine idea I just discovered was from a couple who wanted to a find a way to get a more than decent price for their home in Cleveland. Instead of selling their house for a fixed amount on the market they decided to raffle it out. Offering anyone to join in the raffle with a 200 word essay and a $199 fee. They are expecting at least 3,000 entries that would net them $597,000 for the "sale" of the house. Now I congratulate them on their originality, however choose not to even bother submitting my entry for these reasons:
1.) Legality - is this even legal? Have they consulted a lawyer and abided by local and federal laws for conducting a lottery? Are they legally obligated to transfer over the house? What happens to my entry fee if this is found to be illegal.
2.) According to the pictures the Kitchen consists of a table only... where am I going to cook dinner?
3.) What kind of story are they looking for and what will determine who is the winner? What's to stop them for awarding the house to a friend? Can someone lie in their essay? Will they verify the authenticity of someone's sob-story to win the house? My story so far is "I lost three limbs in war, my wife and kids were killed in a home invasion"
Check it out your self: 200wordhome.com
Posted by TJ on Wednesday November 14, 2007 @ 11:44 AM
[Tags: internet, links, scam]
The website (pirateaccess.com), I believe has found a way to get the best search rank for a number of popular programs including Microsoft money, and office. Offering unlimited free downloads of popular software, videos, and Mp3's for a one time price of $4.87. Seems like a real steal, doesn't it? Not really since a quick google research determine's that they only thing they are offering to paid members links to other sites that are offering these file's for download. Meaning you probably have just as much luck doing a google search yourself. I do applaud them though for being able to get high up on the search rank scale, I wish I new how they accomplish it. They only registered the site in June 2007.
EDIT:
DO NOT POST A COMMENT TO A REQUEST REFUND FROM ME
I am not the company scamming you therefor I can not give you refunds. Feel free to post your experiences with this company to deter others from signing up with this company. However do not give your order # and request a refunds from me as again, I am not the the company who screwed you.
[Tags: internet, links, scam]
The website (pirateaccess.com), I believe has found a way to get the best search rank for a number of popular programs including Microsoft money, and office. Offering unlimited free downloads of popular software, videos, and Mp3's for a one time price of $4.87. Seems like a real steal, doesn't it? Not really since a quick google research determine's that they only thing they are offering to paid members links to other sites that are offering these file's for download. Meaning you probably have just as much luck doing a google search yourself. I do applaud them though for being able to get high up on the search rank scale, I wish I new how they accomplish it. They only registered the site in June 2007.
EDIT:
DO NOT POST A COMMENT TO A REQUEST REFUND FROM ME
I am not the company scamming you therefor I can not give you refunds. Feel free to post your experiences with this company to deter others from signing up with this company. However do not give your order # and request a refunds from me as again, I am not the the company who screwed you.
Posted by TJ on Friday November 9, 2007 @ 03:14 PM
[Tags: tjshome, update, internet]
[Music: Patience - Guns N Roses]
I have done some analysis on my website based on visitor statistics and other merits. You will notice some pages will be shut down upon review because they are not worth keeping as I lost interest in them and so did the rest of the viewing audience.
Free iPod - It's taken me over a year to get a free iPod so it may not be worth it to keep these pages around much longer. Offercentric has made it very difficult to earn referrals since they keep adding more site's which take referrals away from each offer. They have 4 different site's with separate requirements for iPod's alone. We will see how is doing in Q1 2007. 8.560k
Cool AIM Smiley's - For some reason people still love these. Here to stay, at least for this year. 36.5k Hits in 2007
Surveys for Myspace - Created in November 2005 and is one of the most popular pages so it definately is staying. Could use enhancements such as interface, ability to add more questions on a survey, and tracking. 2007 Hits 1,270k
Polls for Myspace - This site was created in May 2007 and although not as popular as I would like it's going to stick around for at least another year. Enhancements may include ability to add more options and interface. 2007 Hits 12k
Away Messages- This page has good page rank and is quite popular. Sticking around for a while. Enhancements may include ratings and using database for all away messages (not just the submission). 91K
Funny Status Messages - This page is new so not enough data for analysis. Only 1,100 Hits so far.
Famous Quotes - Quotes are a personal favorite of mine so this is here to stay. 2007 Hits 83k
Cool AIM Screennames - Created in 2004 with the intention of never actually selling any screen names, however, this site does draw in visitors so its going to stay. Also, I love the hate mail I receive from this site, so keep it coming. 65k Hits
Buddy Icons - A popular favorite and I think its a great page if you're looking for an icon because new additions are submitted daily. 132K hits in 2007
Avatars for Myspace - An even more popular page and I think its a great page if you're looking for an avatar because new additions are submitted daily. Enhancements may include ratings. 994K hits in 2007.
Dumb Laws - This page has great page rank and is here to stay - enhancement includes researching actual new laws to add with real sources. 74k hits in 2007
A Joke Page- This page has poor statistics and will be shut down due to lack of interest by me and others. 8k hits in 2007
Weird News - Poor statistics but I like to view these myself every so often so I will keep it for a while
Pic of the Month - Created in 2005. This page will stay. I would like to add additional material. 7k hits
Color Blindness - Created in May 2005, this page will stay. 42.5k hits.
Today in History - This page will be shut down due to lack of interest.
Great Amazon Deals - I like this page for finding good amazon deals however it has low popularity at 3.5k hits
Online Image Editor - Created in Feb 2006. Future enhancements include better user interface and more options. 120K hits in 2007.
Song Lyrics - Song lyrics are here to stay (unless I get sued). 34k hits in 2007
Acronym Dictionary - Added in July 2006, this page is still relatively new and here to stay. I like the design of this page, so I am not willing to see it go no matter how poor the popularity. Unfortunately, there is no room to grow as I think I have all the most popular acronyms. Someone make some new acronyms, quick! 4.1k hits in 2007
In the News - With less than 7,000 hits in 2007 this site is slated for removal. :(
About TJ - We need to keep this site as everybody (361 hits in 2007) is looking to read about TJ
TJ's Blog - The first post was made December 31, 2006. I am keeping this as it's relatively new and I need it to vent my frustrations and let someone hear what I have to say. Just think you wouldn't be able to read the 2008 edition of this post if I got rid of it.... now would you? 2.5k hits in 2007
Popularity Test - Created in May 2007. I am not sure why but I am not willing to let this page go. Enhancements may include more profile options and user comments feature. 3.3k hits in 2007.
Companies That Suck - Created in Jan 2007, this page is here to stay. I love writing about companies that suck and passing the information to millions (2.5 k visitors in 2007).
We recevied 3,402,391 pageviews in 2007. Of those, 1,709,455 were unique visitors. That is more visitors than people living in Maine!
Look for many new pages to come to Tjshome.com in 2008!
[Tags: tjshome, update, internet]
[Music: Patience - Guns N Roses]
I have done some analysis on my website based on visitor statistics and other merits. You will notice some pages will be shut down upon review because they are not worth keeping as I lost interest in them and so did the rest of the viewing audience.
Free iPod - It's taken me over a year to get a free iPod so it may not be worth it to keep these pages around much longer. Offercentric has made it very difficult to earn referrals since they keep adding more site's which take referrals away from each offer. They have 4 different site's with separate requirements for iPod's alone. We will see how is doing in Q1 2007. 8.560k
Cool AIM Smiley's - For some reason people still love these. Here to stay, at least for this year. 36.5k Hits in 2007
Surveys for Myspace - Created in November 2005 and is one of the most popular pages so it definately is staying. Could use enhancements such as interface, ability to add more questions on a survey, and tracking. 2007 Hits 1,270k
Polls for Myspace - This site was created in May 2007 and although not as popular as I would like it's going to stick around for at least another year. Enhancements may include ability to add more options and interface. 2007 Hits 12k
Away Messages- This page has good page rank and is quite popular. Sticking around for a while. Enhancements may include ratings and using database for all away messages (not just the submission). 91K
Funny Status Messages - This page is new so not enough data for analysis. Only 1,100 Hits so far.
Famous Quotes - Quotes are a personal favorite of mine so this is here to stay. 2007 Hits 83k
Cool AIM Screennames - Created in 2004 with the intention of never actually selling any screen names, however, this site does draw in visitors so its going to stay. Also, I love the hate mail I receive from this site, so keep it coming. 65k Hits
Buddy Icons - A popular favorite and I think its a great page if you're looking for an icon because new additions are submitted daily. 132K hits in 2007
Avatars for Myspace - An even more popular page and I think its a great page if you're looking for an avatar because new additions are submitted daily. Enhancements may include ratings. 994K hits in 2007.
Dumb Laws - This page has great page rank and is here to stay - enhancement includes researching actual new laws to add with real sources. 74k hits in 2007
A Joke Page- This page has poor statistics and will be shut down due to lack of interest by me and others. 8k hits in 2007
Weird News - Poor statistics but I like to view these myself every so often so I will keep it for a while
Pic of the Month - Created in 2005. This page will stay. I would like to add additional material. 7k hits
Color Blindness - Created in May 2005, this page will stay. 42.5k hits.
Today in History - This page will be shut down due to lack of interest.
Great Amazon Deals - I like this page for finding good amazon deals however it has low popularity at 3.5k hits
Online Image Editor - Created in Feb 2006. Future enhancements include better user interface and more options. 120K hits in 2007.
Song Lyrics - Song lyrics are here to stay (unless I get sued). 34k hits in 2007
Acronym Dictionary - Added in July 2006, this page is still relatively new and here to stay. I like the design of this page, so I am not willing to see it go no matter how poor the popularity. Unfortunately, there is no room to grow as I think I have all the most popular acronyms. Someone make some new acronyms, quick! 4.1k hits in 2007
In the News - With less than 7,000 hits in 2007 this site is slated for removal. :(
About TJ - We need to keep this site as everybody (361 hits in 2007) is looking to read about TJ
TJ's Blog - The first post was made December 31, 2006. I am keeping this as it's relatively new and I need it to vent my frustrations and let someone hear what I have to say. Just think you wouldn't be able to read the 2008 edition of this post if I got rid of it.... now would you? 2.5k hits in 2007
Popularity Test - Created in May 2007. I am not sure why but I am not willing to let this page go. Enhancements may include more profile options and user comments feature. 3.3k hits in 2007.
Companies That Suck - Created in Jan 2007, this page is here to stay. I love writing about companies that suck and passing the information to millions (2.5 k visitors in 2007).
We recevied 3,402,391 pageviews in 2007. Of those, 1,709,455 were unique visitors. That is more visitors than people living in Maine!
Look for many new pages to come to Tjshome.com in 2008!
Posted by TJ on Monday November 5, 2007 @ 01:08 PM
[Tags: sayings, personal, rant]
[Mood: Angry]
What's That suppose to mean?
That's gooing to be my new favorite question.
I'll expand later
[Tags: sayings, personal, rant]
[Mood: Angry]
What's That suppose to mean?
That's gooing to be my new favorite question.
I'll expand later
Posted by TJ on Friday October 26, 2007 @ 03:24 PM
[Tags: rant, cellphone, serious]
Verizon has been known to have no corporate social responsiblity. They recently released their latest scheme for earning the extra buck at your expense. They have included a notice in recent billings that they will sell subscribers their Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) to “third parties and affiliates” unless you opt out in 30 DAYS.
Adobe PDF version of the notice
CPNI is (Customer Proprietary Network Information) is information that telecommunications services such as local, long distance, and wireless telephone companies acquire about their subscribers. It includes not only what services they use but their amount and type of usage.
Third parties can use this information for targeting solicited text messages and phone calls to you.
I advise all Verizon subscribes to opt-out by calling:
1-800-333-9956
You will need to enter your #, billing zip code, and last four digits of your SS# into the automated system.
[Tags: rant, cellphone, serious]
Verizon has been known to have no corporate social responsiblity. They recently released their latest scheme for earning the extra buck at your expense. They have included a notice in recent billings that they will sell subscribers their Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) to “third parties and affiliates” unless you opt out in 30 DAYS.
Adobe PDF version of the notice
CPNI is (Customer Proprietary Network Information) is information that telecommunications services such as local, long distance, and wireless telephone companies acquire about their subscribers. It includes not only what services they use but their amount and type of usage.
Third parties can use this information for targeting solicited text messages and phone calls to you.
I advise all Verizon subscribes to opt-out by calling:
1-800-333-9956
You will need to enter your #, billing zip code, and last four digits of your SS# into the automated system.
Posted by TJ on Thursday October 25, 2007 @ 11:49 PM
[Tags: facebook, tjshome, update]
I created a page so you all can submit your best facebook status messages. I started it off with some good ones so check it out!
Link:Funny Status Messages
About Status Messages:
Link:Funny Status Messages
[Tags: facebook, tjshome, update]
I created a page so you all can submit your best facebook status messages. I started it off with some good ones so check it out!
Link:Funny Status Messages
About Status Messages:
A status message is a function of some instant messaging applications whereby a user may post a message that appears automatically to other users if they attempt to make contact. It is analogous to the voice message in an answering machine or voice mail system. However, status messages may be displayed even if the person is present. They are often updated much more frequently than messages in answering machines, and thus may serve as a means of instant, limited "publication" or indirect communication.
Whereas answering machine or voice mail messages often have a generic greeting to leave a message, status messages more often contain a description of where the person is at the moment or what they are doing. Because most instant messaging clients indicate to users when their online contacts are away before they send a message, more often than not away messages are meant to be read in lieu of sending a message, rather than a response. Away messages are not to be confused with idle messages, which is an automatic reply to a message when the messaging client has determined that the replier is not at his or her computer.
Posted by TJ on Wednesday October 24, 2007 @ 09:43 AM
[Tags: links, science, bored]
Neat little test. Which side of your brain do you use, Left or Right?
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
[Tags: links, science, bored]
Neat little test. Which side of your brain do you use, Left or Right?
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
| Left Brain uses logic detail oriented facts rule words and language present and past math and science can comprehend knowing acknowledges order/pattern perception knows object name reality based forms strategies practical safe | Right Brain uses feeling "big picture" oriented imagination rules symbols and images present and future philosophy & religion can "get it" (i.e. meaning) believes appreciates spatial perception knows object function fantasy based presents possibilities impetuous risk taking |
Posted by TJ on Tuesday October 23, 2007 @ 03:00 PM
[Tags: internet, links]
Occassionally I check my referral logs to see which pages are linking to here. I hate it when I see a page but I am not able to view it because the site needs a login. I recently got a good quantity of referrals from Luelinks. I had no idea about this site until then but a quick google search turns out it is apparently a "secret" invite-only community. I like being associated with these things ... so if someone can please send an invite to http://tjshome.com/mailto.php?to=TJ it'd be much appreciated. I'm good with secrets!
However on topic, with the recent shutdown of the UK file sharing site http://oink.cd/ and arrest of its webmaster (News story) it could be a risk to be a member of these communities. But don't let that deter from sending me a link!
[Tags: internet, links]
Occassionally I check my referral logs to see which pages are linking to here. I hate it when I see a page but I am not able to view it because the site needs a login. I recently got a good quantity of referrals from Luelinks. I had no idea about this site until then but a quick google search turns out it is apparently a "secret" invite-only community. I like being associated with these things ... so if someone can please send an invite to http://tjshome.com/mailto.php?to=TJ it'd be much appreciated. I'm good with secrets!
However on topic, with the recent shutdown of the UK file sharing site http://oink.cd/ and arrest of its webmaster (News story) it could be a risk to be a member of these communities. But don't let that deter from sending me a link!
Posted by TJ on Monday October 22, 2007 @ 03:38 PM
[Tags: internet, guide, google]
I wrote this article years ago but am reposting it here so it will have perpetual life...
Google 101 - Brief Intro to the Google™ Search Engine
Disclaimer: Tjshome.com is not affiliated or endorsed by Google™.
Google™ is a trademark of Google Inc. .
[Tags: internet, guide, google]
I wrote this article years ago but am reposting it here so it will have perpetual life...
Google 101 - Brief Intro to the Google™ Search Engine
 | The Logo: You may notice a different logo on some day's, and this because they create a new logo for every holiday. See Past logo's |
 | Google Images™ is an awesome tool. Need a picture of a "guy with a fro"? Type that into the the search bar then hit the images tab to get one. |
 | Google Video™: Search through 1000's of TV programs and web videos or share your own videos with the world. |
 | Google News™: This is another feature I use almost every day. Search thousands of current and past news stories. Search for your hometown to see your local news. |
 | Google Maps™: View maps, satelite photos, or get directions and never get lost again |
 | More: Books (Search through hundreds of published books), Froogle™ (Shop for the best prices), Groups (search Usenet posts) |
 | Advanced Search: Pretty self explanatory. You may want to use this feature to narrow the results of a basic search. Check it out |
 | Preferences: Choose your default language, select to filter out explicit results, and select how many results google shows per page. Google™ remembers these settings Check it out |
 | Language Tools: Translate whole pages to another language. Search for pages in specific languages. View this page in German |
 | I'm Feeling Lucky: This is for when your search terms are precise, you can hit this button and Google will forward you to the one site that best fits your search terms. |
 | Services & Tools: Check out other cool features |
Disclaimer: Tjshome.com is not affiliated or endorsed by Google™.
Google™ is a trademark of Google Inc. .
Posted by TJ on Monday October 15, 2007 @ 04:36 PM
[Tags: politics, news, opinion]
Everyone is pointing fingures at the government, how they should have been able to prevent the attacks and had information beforehand that could of helped prevent the attacks on America.
On the other note what we learn in economics about the stock markets is you can not use currents news to base your decision on whether to buy or sells stocks becuase that news is already reflected in the price of stock.
If you look at a graph of the stock market 2-3 weeks before the September 11, 2001 you will see a gradial decline the market. Starting on August 24, 2001 and decreasing all the way through September 21, 2001. We all know why the stocks decreased after September 11, 2001 but made the stocks decrease before the attacks? Was a steep decline bound to happen anyway? Or, did investors have advance knowledge of these attacks?
Just something to think about next time the market is in a gradial decline.
[Tags: politics, news, opinion]
Everyone is pointing fingures at the government, how they should have been able to prevent the attacks and had information beforehand that could of helped prevent the attacks on America.
On the other note what we learn in economics about the stock markets is you can not use currents news to base your decision on whether to buy or sells stocks becuase that news is already reflected in the price of stock.
If you look at a graph of the stock market 2-3 weeks before the September 11, 2001 you will see a gradial decline the market. Starting on August 24, 2001 and decreasing all the way through September 21, 2001. We all know why the stocks decreased after September 11, 2001 but made the stocks decrease before the attacks? Was a steep decline bound to happen anyway? Or, did investors have advance knowledge of these attacks?
Just something to think about next time the market is in a gradial decline.
Posted by TJ on Friday October 12, 2007 @ 08:08 PM
[Tags: hints, guide, trends]
I don't really goto Halloween parties but I came up with this list in case I did...
2007 Original Halloween Costume Ideas
Amy Winehouse.
Ipod Guy Siloutte (from the commercials)
Geico Caveman
Claw machine (with stuffed animals)
Bob Barker
Indiana Jones
Chris Hansen (from to catch a predator)
Old Classics:
Where's Waldo
Tetris Pieces (works good for couple's)
Weekend at Bernie's
Michelin Man
Stupid Boring Gimmicks:
Baby
Hooker
Pimp
Doctor
Vampire
Witch
Crazy scientist
Pirate (jack sparrow)
Convict
[Tags: hints, guide, trends]
I don't really goto Halloween parties but I came up with this list in case I did...
2007 Original Halloween Costume Ideas
Amy Winehouse.
Ipod Guy Siloutte (from the commercials)
Geico Caveman
Claw machine (with stuffed animals)
Bob Barker
Indiana Jones
Chris Hansen (from to catch a predator)
Old Classics:
Where's Waldo
Tetris Pieces (works good for couple's)
Weekend at Bernie's
Michelin Man
Stupid Boring Gimmicks:
Baby
Hooker
Pimp
Doctor
Vampire
Witch
Crazy scientist
Pirate (jack sparrow)
Convict
Posted by TJ on Friday October 12, 2007 @ 05:24 PM
[Tags: humor, shopping, amazon]
Amazon certainly has an interesting variety of meat available for shipping to your home.
Elk Carcass $1,225.00
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006RU5B...
And if you don't have enough money for an Elk you can always get the less favorable Venison. It;s picture is the same so it may taste the same as well.
Venison Carcass $269.00
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B000IDQDYQ...
And finally for those with no appetite for deer meat there always Fresh Rabbit.
Fresh Whole Rabbit $29.50
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B00012182G...
For even more fun check out the comments related to each...
[Tags: humor, shopping, amazon]
Amazon certainly has an interesting variety of meat available for shipping to your home.
Elk Carcass $1,225.00
- Product Features:
- Price based on 225 lb. hanging carcass weight
- USDA Inspected farm raised Rocky Mountain Elk
- Shipped to your door in an insulated container 7-
- 14 days after ordering
Carcass cut to your specifications
Less cholesterol than skinless chicken and one half the fat of beef
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006RU5B...
And if you don't have enough money for an Elk you can always get the less favorable Venison. It;s picture is the same so it may taste the same as well.
Venison Carcass $269.00
- Product Features:
- Price based on 50 lb. hanging carcass weight
- USDA Inspected farm raised Fallow Deer Venison
- Shipped to your door in an insulated container 7-14 days after ordering
- Carcass cut to your specifications
- Less cholesterol than skinless chicken and one half the fat of beef
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B000IDQDYQ...
And finally for those with no appetite for deer meat there always Fresh Rabbit.
Fresh Whole Rabbit $29.50
- Product Features
- Approx. 3lbs / 1.4kg
- Product of the USA
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B00012182G...
For even more fun check out the comments related to each...
Posted by TJ on Tuesday September 18, 2007 @ 10:26 AM
[Tags: humor, hints, work]
If you happen to be a office cleaner make sure you are following these steps to be the average cleaning professional.
[Tags: humor, hints, work]
If you happen to be a office cleaner make sure you are following these steps to be the average cleaning professional.
- Fill up all soap/paper towel dispensers (and lock if available) and but make sure that you do not feed into dispenser.
- If you have to vacuum make sure to vacuum but only vacuum center of rugs to save time.
- Spray a lot of Lysol and put blue dye into toilets but never actually clean the toilets
- Empty all garbages, but don't pick up anything that fell out of garbage, that's too much work
- Wear a lot of perfume/cologne. Be like most cleaners and smell like you just knocked off the perfume display case at department store.
- Make sure you only clean after hours so no one else is there when you cleaning so they can't say you don't spend enough time.
- Either leave stacks and stacks of extra supplies in the bathroom so you do not need to comeback often or not enough so your clients are happy to see you each time.
- There's no need to clean every space every time. If you alternate missing spots people may never notice.
Posted by TJ on Thursday September 13, 2007 @ 02:34 AM
[Tags: personal, rant, update]
[Mood: tired]
I havent been able to do much of anything lately as I've been spending my time at my office filing tax extension due September 15, 2007. Thanks to the internet though I have been able to keep up with most things. I have been buying new boxers and tshirts on the internet as needed since I have no time to do laundry and Every night I log onto youtube and watch the hottest tv shows I missed (yeah I saw Britney bomb). I also have a blockbuster online rental membership so I can even rent movies and return them (unwatched though).
Next I'm gonna start Google Image Searching beds instead of sleep.
The website changed servers and as a result the Rss feed was down due to technicalities but it is live again so make sure you resubscribe.
After tax season I plan on adding a couple new pages so stay tuned.
[Tags: personal, rant, update]
[Mood: tired]
I havent been able to do much of anything lately as I've been spending my time at my office filing tax extension due September 15, 2007. Thanks to the internet though I have been able to keep up with most things. I have been buying new boxers and tshirts on the internet as needed since I have no time to do laundry and Every night I log onto youtube and watch the hottest tv shows I missed (yeah I saw Britney bomb). I also have a blockbuster online rental membership so I can even rent movies and return them (unwatched though).
Next I'm gonna start Google Image Searching beds instead of sleep.
The website changed servers and as a result the Rss feed was down due to technicalities but it is live again so make sure you resubscribe.
After tax season I plan on adding a couple new pages so stay tuned.
Posted by TJ on Thursday September 6, 2007 @ 04:06 PM
[Tags: humor, personal, rant]
Yes, I think have good people skills, what kind of idiot question is that?
[Tags: humor, personal, rant]
Yes, I think have good people skills, what kind of idiot question is that?
Posted by TJ on Tuesday September 4, 2007 @ 10:03 AM
[Tags: hints, accounting, google]
As an auditor you are responsible for knowing if something happens to your cleints that will affect their financial condition or subject them to legal issues. I am sure their a lot of professions where you have clients and want to know if they are in the news. Now most of the time you could just go to the companies webpages and click "news release", however the only problem is this will only give you the news the company wants you to hear. To get both good and bad news use google alerts. Google alerts will send you an email everytime a search term (such as your clients name) shows up in a new news stories. So far I've been alerted to a million dollar lawsuit and a death at one of my clients facilities just by reading the news.
link: Create a Google Alert
Select "News" as type to just get results in news stories only.
[Tags: hints, accounting, google]
As an auditor you are responsible for knowing if something happens to your cleints that will affect their financial condition or subject them to legal issues. I am sure their a lot of professions where you have clients and want to know if they are in the news. Now most of the time you could just go to the companies webpages and click "news release", however the only problem is this will only give you the news the company wants you to hear. To get both good and bad news use google alerts. Google alerts will send you an email everytime a search term (such as your clients name) shows up in a new news stories. So far I've been alerted to a million dollar lawsuit and a death at one of my clients facilities just by reading the news.
link: Create a Google Alert
Select "News" as type to just get results in news stories only.
Posted by TJ on Wednesday August 29, 2007 @ 10:04 AM
[Tags: excel, hints, internet]
I use the following macro to save my timesheet using the filename and path in cell "A1"(ie:C:datafilename.xls).
You can also include today's date using concatenate by including the following in Cell A1
[Tags: excel, hints, internet]
I use the following macro to save my timesheet using the filename and path in cell "A1"(ie:C:datafilename.xls).
You can also include today's date using concatenate by including the following in Cell A1
=CONCATENATE("c:datafilename_",MONTH(NOW()),"-",DAY(NOW()),"-",YEAR(NOW()),".xls")Of course you can replace cell A1 in the following code with any cell you want as long as it contains a valid filename and path.
Sub
savefile()
' SaveFile Macro
' Macro recorded 4/16/2007 by tmiller of tjshome.com
'save a copy of current spreadheet using filename in cell 'TimeFile'
TimeFile = Range("A1").Value
ActiveWorkbook.SaveAs Filename:=TimeFile, FileFormat:= _
xlNormal, Password:="", WriteResPassword:="",
ReadOnlyRecommended:=False _, CreateBackup:=False
End Sub
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