Central Opt-Out Database

A concept that will only work if a ton of people sign on and the bulk e-mail senders play nice, but a good idea, nonetheless. From the site:

The Central Opt-Out Database was designed to give end users a central place to opt-out of unsolicited e-mail distribution lists. We provide e-mail distributors with a list of unreversable e-mail address fingerprints in MD5 format. They can then compare this list to their own e-mail lists and remove matching addresses. This results in less unwanted e-mail for registered users, and less complaints for e-mail distributors. Participation is voluntary on all sides, and it is our sincere hope that e-mail distributors will see the value of removing from their lists those people who have specifically said they do not want to receive unsolicited bulk e-mail.

I just put on about 20 e-mail addresses. And some one has already created a comparison script for e-mail senders.

January 18, 2003

The best damn freeware graphics viewer around has been updated

Irfanview, the best freeware graphics viewer out there (in my opinion), has released version 3.8. If you have a file that’s sitting on your hard drive and you know it’s some sort of graphic (or even a video or audio file) just try opening it in this program. Based on the amount of file types this small download can open, you’ll be hard pressed to find something it can’t open. It’ll even give custom icons depending on the file types. Remember to download the plugins as well for the program to enable more features.

I’ve been using this program since version 1.x and absolutely love it, and it’s great for power users as well as simple tasks. Check it out! And don’t forget the Irfanview Explorer Extension for more power as well.

January 18, 2003

Working with monkeys is bad for the complexion

Don’t believe me? It can really take a toll on a young lady’s looks.

January 17, 2003

Another mis-fortunate banner ad

http://www.asianjoke.com/pix/images/whendowelaunch.jpg

(from NTK)

January 17, 2003

Ever wondered which icons were the toughest?

If you’re like me, you have a pile of icons on your desktop (e-mail me and I’ll send you a screen shot of my desktop and all its 50+ icons). Now, if all your icons were to get it a fight, who do you think would win? A pretty funny animation that tells us.

January 17, 2003

Are they fake or not?

Yes, it’s exactly what you pervert guys are thinking (not safe for work, obviously).

January 17, 2003

PDF File != Text File

This is what happens when you try to load a PDF into a text-based article field.

Update: Since they fixed the problem, here’s an archived copy.

January 17, 2003

“You’re drunk.” “No, this is exercise.”

From b3ta: Spencer Harrison has created a new form of exercise. He writes, “it’s a cross-breed of yoga, breakdancing, climbing and gymnastics in a domestic setting.”

Basically that means clambering around your furniture, like you do when you’re drunk. That said, there are some pretty impressive moves on show.

Do try this at home.

January 17, 2003

Pete “I was only doing research” Townshend’s ‘net Smut Paper

In case you haven’t read it, Pete “I was only doing research” Townshend’s bizarre treatise on Internet smut is at the Smoking Gun (this is a follow up to a previous story).

January 17, 2003

Locals don’t like porn shop’s “clergy discount” sign

(to steal the headline from the Obscure Store). Talk about a great way to piss off the local church. The sign on the door of this porn shop:

No need to mail order. Gay videos in stock. Clergy discount. Have good sex. Hallelujah!

January 16, 2003