The Smarmy Carny

For more details on Oscars prediction contests, read the Academy Awards Prediction Contests page. For the most recent Oscars posts, be sure to check out the Oscars/Academy Awards category page. There, you should find contests, predictions, and results.

Here are a handful of contests I have found since my previous post of contests. The Academy Awards Prediction Contests page has been updated accordingly.

• JoBlo
  Prize: Apple 80 GB iPod classic Silver ($236 ARV)
• AbsolutePunk
  Prize: Sports Night: The Complete Series DVD ($48 ARV)
• York Daily Record
  Prize: $30 gift certificate to Regal Cinemas ($30 ARV)
• Awards Daily
  Prize: Nothing ($0 ARV)

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Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie have this great song truthfully titled "Every OS Sucks." It's funny because it's true.

There is a fairly lengthy introduction, but it's worth the wait if you're a computer geek. The song reminisces about the good ol' days when our computers never crashed. It's truly geeky snark at its best.

Be sure to check out the Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie site for more!

Ever had a question for a ninja that you simply had to have answered? Well, here's your chance!

Check out Ask a Ninja. If you've come to this site, chances are you'll love it.

Don't miss an episode. Add Ask A Ninja as your MySpace or Friendster friend for bulletin updates and subscribe to the Ask a Ninja podcast via iTunes.

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Gotta have more? Must have some behind-the-scenes footage? Impossible! Unless, of course, you check out an ABC News Video report on the Podcast Revolution featuring Ask a Ninja.

I look forward to killing you with kindness soon!

Happy Birthday, Microsoft

In October 1985, Windows first shipped.

What would we be doing now if Windows had never shipped? Would the 95% of computer users that currently use Windows be using an Apple OS instead? If so, would Apple still be charging an arm and a leg for their Macs? And with only Apple on the scene, would Linux have been developed as much as it has? The answers to these questions, just like the number of licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop, the world may never know.

Back then, it didn't even include Internet Explorer.

I have finally taken the time to create a couple of my own Free iPod pics. Here they are:

Read up on how to get your own free iPod!

I Got Mine!

Just before I left for work today, the glorious DHL woman pounded on my door and delivered my free iPod!

I have had a little while to test it out, and I am quite pleased. The iPod I received is in perfect working condition and included the AC charger, headphones, and a USB cable.

I will post a photo here on this post in a bit, once I get a pic and make it pretty.

Merry Christmas!

Well, a bit over a week ago, I finally received credit for my fifth referral! I immediately submitted my application for approval.

Within the allotted timeframe, my referrals were approved, and I placed my order on the evening of September 6. I ordered the 20GB Color iPod, which includes a 2 inch color LCD screen, earbud headphones, AC adapter, and a USB 2.0 cable. Of course, it is podcast ready, can hold about 5,000 songs, and can last up to 15 hours for music playback or 5 hours of slideshows with music.

Once I placed my order, it currently went to a "Processing" status and will likely stay there for a couple weeks. Hey, for a free iPod, I'm willing to wait!

If you are interested in getting your free iPod, check out my article titled "Are Free iPods a Scam or Not?" Cheers!