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VirusHead Updates and Tweaks

VirusHead Updates and Tweaks

I’ve been trying to troubleshoot to find out what is making the blog take so long to load. In the process, I’ve been updating and optimizing the new design. Here’s what’s new: Imported the tag database from the Simple Tags Plug-in to the new native tags function of WordPress 2.3, deactivated the old plugin, and implemented the new Tag format in the template file. Installed the Technorati Tags and Related Posts for WordPress 2.3, and implemented them. Got rid of…

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Could You Be a Vampire?

Could You Be a Vampire?

I’ve been reading vampire books since I was a kid. I have a pretty extensive collection of all kinds of vampire novels and short stories. For a while I was a member of the Lord Ruthven Society (Raymond McNally told me that “Vee neeeed new bloooood” – how could I resist? May he rest in peace.). Maybe I should renew my membership. It’s a subgroup of the International Association of the Fantastic in the Arts (IAFA), and they always have…

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VirusHead Project Playlist

VirusHead Project Playlist

I discovered a very fun application at my cousin Kim’s MySpace page. Project Playlist allows you to search for mp3s and create a playlist. You can post the code anywhere you like. I’ve got it on the VirusHead MySpace page too. Facebook even has an application add for it. Thanks Kim! Here’s my current playlist. I’ve got it set to randomize, but not to auto-play. You have some choice in the colors, too.

You Have Owners

You Have Owners

George Carlin on why educational problems in America won’t get fixed – despite our need to be competitive. Warning: language [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccYoVnBc_fk[/youtube]

My President Will Be…

My President Will Be…

The Progressive Patriots Fund is asking for a word or phrase to describe a quality you’d like you see in our next president. You can download the ‘My President Will Be…’ sign or make your own. Write down your word or phrase and upload a photo of yourself with your sign. Here’s Russ Feingold’s video: [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=ivaTo6b2F7M[/youtube] Thanks to Bob Dylan for the inspiration… [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=5KKmQp8-bog[/youtube]