MooseNews

iDebate - Inside the Mystery

Thanks to HappyGoLarry.com.

Registered Finger

The battery cover on my Microsoft wireless mouse broke today.

My first thought was that I am going to have to buy a whole new wireless keyboard/mouse set!

My next thought was that I should at least try to see if I can get a replacement cover, so I visited the Microsoft Hardware site and clicked on support and called the number for replacement parts. After a couple phone menu selections a real person answered the phone, asked me a couple questions, gave me instructions on how to get the replacement part. I was surprised on how fast and easy it was!

But my real reason for writing this entry was that I came across the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader on the Microsoft site. I almost bought an APC fingerprint reader a few weeks ago and I am very interested in the Microsoft offering. Amazon has it on their site but they say it has been discontinued. In reality, it hasn't been released yet, and is expected to be available in November.

No pricing yet on the standalone fingerprint reader, but the keyboard set that has the fingerprint integrated are going for about $90.

MolarManor

According to KHTS, Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar will present the “Stake to the City” to Bobby “Boris” Pickett at the opening of Molar Manor, in Santa Clarita, California.

Molar Manor is a 5,000 square foot haunted maze that will put a chill in the bones of the thousands of local residents who dare to walk through. The interactive lights, sounds and special effects are unsurpassed anywhere else in the country. Created by a local pediatric dentist, Dr. Ron and Rachel Singer, Molar Manor has become a major Santa Clarita Halloween attraction.

Bobby “Boris” Pickett released the song, “Monster Mash” in 1962 when it became number 1 in eight short weeks. The song has hit the Billboard Top 100 three separate times. It has since become the anthem for Halloween.

Pickett will perform his classic immediately following the presentation from the Mayor. A local youth dance troupe will be performing the “Monster Mash Ballet” while Pickett performs his hit.

Monster Mash is available on

Hallowe'en mix-disc of all time - Got Torrent?

Check out these two amazing downloadable mix-discs of Hallowe'en rarities and oddities -- Boris Karloff, the Groovie Goolies and the theme to Casper the Friendly Ghost! OddioOverplay.com

The torrents are listed on the page but the server for the .torrent file has been down all day. Anyone know of an alternate source? Please! The torrents seem to be back online! Yay!

Thanks to BoingBoing.net for the headsup on the original .torrent files!

BTW, Check out MolarManor.com! On October 24, 2004, the original singer of Monster Mash, Bobby "Boris" Picket will be there from 7-9pm! This is one of the most unique "haunted houses" in the world!

Daffy For President!

Just got back from the nomination and acceptance for Daffy for President!

Warner Bros. Animation taped the event tonight with about 150 people (mainly kids).

We got some cool signs "HONK! If you Love Daffy!" and Daffy For President t-shirts (not to mention pizza and Sprite from Dominos.

It was a lot of fun and we got to hear the song "Daffy For President" sung by Roam.

"Daffy For President" is the last cartoon that Chuck Jones storyboarded. Can't wait to see it and all of the other cartoons on the new DVD!

Check out "Looney Toons Golden Collection Volume Two" coming out on November 2, 2004!

Google Saves Life

You probably have heard some of the stories about Google and maybe even read a few on the Google Testimonials page.

Stories like this message from "Ann":

"I just wanted to let you know that Google may well have saved my life. My sons and I were walking home from having eaten out. A half block from my house, I felt this pressure building in my chest. Immediately, I thought, 'heart attack' and ran through how I'd been feeling that the day (I had been nauseated). My first thought was, 'confirm suspicions,' and immediately, upon arriving home, I went to Google and typed in 'heart attack.' I kept thinking, 'you only have minutes...' I found a site that listed symptoms. Indeed, I was having a heart attack. I was at the Albany fire station within minutes. Five baby aspirin later, and a few squirts of nitro and I was in the ambulance on my way to the hospital. The good news is, I have no residual damage. My heart is back to normal. Thank you for providing the Google search engine. I'm sure my recovery was complete because of the speed within which I was able to get help."

But this latest one, if confirmed, really shows how international Google really is...

This story was released today by the Associated Press...

Militants ‘Google’ reporter, then release him
Independent journalist not connected to coalition
The Associated Press
Updated: 4:15 p.m. ET Oct. 19, 2004

SYDNEY, Australia - Iraqi militants who kidnapped an Australian reporter in Baghdad and threatened to kill him investigated his work on Google before deciding to release him unharmed, the journalist’s executive producer said Tuesday.

You can read the rest on MSNBC.

Historical Quote

"Microsoft has had competitors in the past. It's a good thing we have museums to document this stuff." - Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, Forbes.com, 4 October 2004

Ranchers Reserve

Have you seen the commericals for Rancher's Reserve meat products (at Vons, Safeway and Dominick's)?

If not, watch them and then come back to read the rest of this.

http://www.ranchersreserve.com/commercials.asp

OK, did you watch them or keep reading?

Now, did the concept of horsemeat come to mind?

100% Tough (horse) 100% Tender (meat)

All of the commericals that I have seen on local TV have had the first part with a horse and the second part they show meat being grilled. I know they are not selling horsemeat, but it does come to mind everytime I see any of the commericals.

Google Desktop

Google just released a beta version of the Google Desktop, a search engine for your own computer that is integrated into Google.com as well.

No, google is not getting the contents of your computer!

After you install the Google Desktop, when you do a search, google adds a list of items that are on your computer related to the search.

If you have a Windows 2000 or Windows XP computer, you can install the Google Desktop Beta today by visiting http://desktop.google.com/

While products like X1 will probably not survive against the Google Desktop, other items like Lookout Software's MSN Lookout for Outlook will probably still have a decent following.

Oct. 18 2004 Voter Registration Deadline in CA

Last Chance to Register in CA!

Are you ABSOLUTELY positive you and all your friends are registered to vote?

The voter registration deadline for CA is October 18 2004. Forms must be in the mail and postmarked by this day in order for you and your friends to vote on November 2 2004. Forward this email on to anyone and everyone to remind them to register in time.

If you’re not already registered CLICK HERE to fill out your form online at http://www.rockthevote.com and send that sucker in immediately.

You don't want to miss your chance to make a difference on Election Day.

If you registered you should have received something from your state to confirm your registration went through, unless you sent your form in very recently.

Contact your state to follow up on your voter registration form, find your polling place, and get information about voting by mail. Forward this email on to your friends to make sure they go to the polls and represent on Election Day!

Rock that Vote baby.