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01.29.1999 - GnomeREPORT

I attended my first hockey game the other night; Gretchen & I went to see the Des Moines Buckaneers play the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Holy cow. Let me say that I've seen more civilized fist fights. The audience was a lot of fun, too... very rowdy (and somewhat drunk). I'm not a big sports fan, but I was entertained through the first period (after that, it got rather boring). Super Bowl Sunday should be more fun for me--gotta love them commercials.

Okay, so you want an easier way to link Lockergnome off of your page? It doesn't get much simpler than this, gang. Just copy/paste this code into your HTML. Or, you can always just provide a text link back to us. Every single link helps!

If you didn't know already, you need to be VERY careful when you clean LCD screens. It's important to have the right type of cleaner, too; not just any old cloth will do. I discovered KlearScreen -- an anti-static, alcohol- & ammonia-free cleaner for LCD (and other) surfaces! It cleans, polishes, and protects your investments. Their cloths are top-notch too (lint-free). Yes, there are similar cleaners which you could pick up at the local drug store, but these guys have the only kits which major manufacturers recommend. Manny III recommends them, too. Be sure to tell them that I sent ya!

In a recent South Park episode, Stan & Kyle find a man frozen in ice; he's been there for two years. When the guy finally comes around, he finds that he can't get along in 1999. The kids discover Des Moines, Iowa--a city which is always two years behind the times. Now, I'd like to inform Trey Parker & Matt Stone (creators of South Park) that Des Moines, Iowa is NOT two years behind the rest of the world. We're at least FIVE years behind--get it straight, guys. Oh, and I just got a new neighbor... his name is Steve or Larry or something.

-- Chris Pirillo        


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CLOX 2000 v6.1 [2.4M] W9x/NT FREE

ftp://ftp.direct.ca/pub/tucows/files3/clox2000.exe
http://www.mirage1.u-net.com/clox.htm

Most of us have a clock sitting somewhere on the screen--it's usually sitting in the System Tray. A single clock works great if you only need to keep track of the time in your particular time zone. But what if you've got to keep track of what time it is on the other side of the world? Or even on the other side of your continent? CLOX 2000 will allow you to view the time in up to five other time zones simultaneously--all from ONE program. There's even a "Daylight Map" which shows where the sun is currently shining. Time to download!


GnomeSYSTEM

How to Print Device Manager Contents to a Text File

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q127/1/56.asp

"When Windows prints Device Manager information to a file, it uses printer-specific language instead of plain text." On this page, you'll get directions on how to send any given "print job" to a text file... a phenomenal tip.


GnomeCANDY

Five In A Row v1.21 [21k] W9x/NT FREE

http://hem.passagen.se/wooster/5inrow/5inrow.zip
http://hem.passagen.se/wooster/5inrow/

Tic Tac Toe was a lot of fun... ya know, back when going out for ice cream was the highlight of my week. Well, even if frozen dairy treats still top your "happy" list, this game should put a smile on your face. The idea is similar to Tic Tac Toe, but you have to get five marks in a row on a much larger grid. Play against the computer, or hook up with another online friend (both of you must have an IP address). You can also configure this as an external application on ICQ! No pencils required.


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Recruiters Online Network

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I'd like to say something to those who lay off individuals based on personal (not business) matters: GROW UP. Age, gender, religious, race, or any other type of discrimination in the workplace is WRONG. I'm not directing this statement towards anyone in particular, either; I'd like to believe that all Lockergnomies treat people fairly. But if you got laid off, where could you turn? Here's a great starting point for both recruiters and "wannabe recruiteds". Know this: you're not alone.


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THEME: Senses 98 [416k]

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If A equals B, and B equals C, and A has nothing to do with E... quit being so logical. Sometimes you shouldn't think. For Desktop Themes, thinking is definitely NOT required. It isn't for you to question how the watermelon dangles carelessly amid the confines of a loose red ribbon. Just close your eyes and let your senses take over. If you smell something burning, open your eyes--because you probably left the iron on. Be one with the Theme... don't dream it--be it. I've got to get out of this trap...


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Internet Explorer 5.0 (final) is almost out the door. I've heard from a few Lockergnomies that Outlook Express 5.0 will detect Lockergnome issues as junk mail. So, be forewarned--use any junk mail filter set carefully, or you could be cutting off your GnomeSupply. Now, I realize that I provide a lot of IE tips for y'all, but that's because I really don't know of any outstanding "Netscape" tips. So, if you have them, submit them. Here's a tip that anyone can use: you can select any bit of text on a web page (with your left mouse button) and copy it to the clipboard. That might save you some retyping time (be sure to give credit where credit is due). Wow, this was a hodge-podge of mini-tips, wasn't it?