The web is filled with video content these days, and that's a great thing. It's just much more fun to watch the clips.
But recently I found a site that isn't just about pre-recorded content.
You can see live tv at www.blogtv.com where there are live show being live broadcast.
There are different types of shows. But you can sign up and host your own.
I like the idea of doing that. My plan is to do a show every week that's filled with content. Have a few bits planned, but fill the rest if it with just the flow of consciousness.
So, keep an eye out for it.
4/22/2008
Stevie's Log 21-04-08
I'm loving the eye-drops I have. They contact Witch Hazel. I know, it's not something you think should go near your eyes, and you're almost right.
When the drops go in it's cool and soothing... for about 2-seconds. And then the stinging starts. But like banging your head against a wall, ooooh, it's so sweet when it stops.
When the drops go in it's cool and soothing... for about 2-seconds. And then the stinging starts. But like banging your head against a wall, ooooh, it's so sweet when it stops.
4/17/2008
Thank Crunchie...
There's a thing in the paper today about how families will be struggling with the increase cost of credit cards because of the credit crunch.
Yes, not only have mortgage rates gone up (and then stayed up even when the nation's interest rate was lowered) but not the interest rates on credit cards are increasing. Hmm.
I'm starting to think that this credit crunch thing is just a good excuse of the lending companies to hike up prices. If you heard all the papers talking about a labour shortage just before you went in to ask for a pay rise you'd ask for that little bit more, wouldn't you?
The worry is that by making out there's a credit crunch they will make on happen. Fewer people will borrow so the economy slows down and then we're all in a recession, including the lending companies.
But for the person on the street, the problems are in the here and now. If you can't pay the credit cards bills you'll get in debt, and getting out of bad debt can be tricky. Have a look at www.nodebttoday.com to see how you can consolidate your debts and improve credit rating.
Hope that helps.
Yes, not only have mortgage rates gone up (and then stayed up even when the nation's interest rate was lowered) but not the interest rates on credit cards are increasing. Hmm.
I'm starting to think that this credit crunch thing is just a good excuse of the lending companies to hike up prices. If you heard all the papers talking about a labour shortage just before you went in to ask for a pay rise you'd ask for that little bit more, wouldn't you?
The worry is that by making out there's a credit crunch they will make on happen. Fewer people will borrow so the economy slows down and then we're all in a recession, including the lending companies.
But for the person on the street, the problems are in the here and now. If you can't pay the credit cards bills you'll get in debt, and getting out of bad debt can be tricky. Have a look at www.nodebttoday.com to see how you can consolidate your debts and improve credit rating.
Hope that helps.
4 Hour Day
I read a thing in the news today saying that scientists think 4.5billion years ago a day on this planet was only 4 hours long.
It's because the planet was spinning so much faster.
A day of only 4 hours. That means you'd have to miss a night's sleep to watch a Kevin Costner film.
It's because the planet was spinning so much faster.
A day of only 4 hours. That means you'd have to miss a night's sleep to watch a Kevin Costner film.
Dirt Bikes
At work there was an offer to go "dirty biking" for free. It sounds like pulling the unwashed one in a nightclub, but it's not. I turned down the offer, and there was a bit of pressure to do it so I could "talk up what the advertising is offering".
Oooooh, pressure is it? So I said no. With more pressure! And I'm taller, so they didn't try again.
I'm sure it would've been fun but it's not a risk I want to take. Here's the reason. A while back I was working on a show and we did a stunt of recording a show while on minimoto bikes. Basically, I fell off and broke my ribs. Thankfully I'm northern, so I didn't take any time off.
But if I get injured and can't work I'd be in a right state. If I had to wait to get treatment all of that time would be costing me money.
That's why you need some good health insurance. You can search round for health insurance online deals.
Have a look at www.ez-insuranceportal.com because it has a health insurance section. It's an insurance portal that offers various types of insurance, but check the health part.
And avoid dirty bikes. That's got to be good advice too.
Oooooh, pressure is it? So I said no. With more pressure! And I'm taller, so they didn't try again.
I'm sure it would've been fun but it's not a risk I want to take. Here's the reason. A while back I was working on a show and we did a stunt of recording a show while on minimoto bikes. Basically, I fell off and broke my ribs. Thankfully I'm northern, so I didn't take any time off.
But if I get injured and can't work I'd be in a right state. If I had to wait to get treatment all of that time would be costing me money.
That's why you need some good health insurance. You can search round for health insurance online deals.
Have a look at www.ez-insuranceportal.com because it has a health insurance section. It's an insurance portal that offers various types of insurance, but check the health part.
And avoid dirty bikes. That's got to be good advice too.
Gig Update 17-04-08
I did a gig last night in West Hampstead. My favourite bit was when I asked two people (man and woman, you know the sort) if they were a couple. She said 'no' and he added 'sadly not'.
I said, "Oh, she's putting up a fight is she?"
And he said, "Yeah."
I then accused him of being a "Sexual Kato figure" to her Inspector Clueso. Hiding in wardrobes all day, and yet she still fights him off.
Well, he never denied it.
I said, "Oh, she's putting up a fight is she?"
And he said, "Yeah."
I then accused him of being a "Sexual Kato figure" to her Inspector Clueso. Hiding in wardrobes all day, and yet she still fights him off.
Well, he never denied it.
More Budget
Oh, here's another upshot of the budgetary analysis of my own life I did. Bank charges are massive.
You can have the most accurately balanced budget but if you go in the red for half a day your bank will send you a stroppy letter and charge you for the privilege.
What do you think the production costs of such a letter are? Well, there's the stamp, 36p for a first class stamp, because it's urgent.
Then there's the letter itself. You can buy 100 sheets of A4 for £1.50. The envelope is about £1 for 20. Even assuming they have to buy a whole pack of each just to send your letter, and then they throw the rest away, we're up to £2.86.
But they charge you £30. Now, unless they are using some pretty expensive ink, I don't see where that money is going.
The best way round it is to know get the fee in the first place. And to do that you can use payday loans to fill the gap up to the next payday.
If you never go in the red the banks can't send you the most expensive letter you've ever had.
And you don't want one, because while it costs you £30, it's resale value is rubbish. I know, I tried.
You can have the most accurately balanced budget but if you go in the red for half a day your bank will send you a stroppy letter and charge you for the privilege.
What do you think the production costs of such a letter are? Well, there's the stamp, 36p for a first class stamp, because it's urgent.
Then there's the letter itself. You can buy 100 sheets of A4 for £1.50. The envelope is about £1 for 20. Even assuming they have to buy a whole pack of each just to send your letter, and then they throw the rest away, we're up to £2.86.
But they charge you £30. Now, unless they are using some pretty expensive ink, I don't see where that money is going.
The best way round it is to know get the fee in the first place. And to do that you can use payday loans to fill the gap up to the next payday.
If you never go in the red the banks can't send you the most expensive letter you've ever had.
And you don't want one, because while it costs you £30, it's resale value is rubbish. I know, I tried.
Stevie's Log 17-04-08
Today has been a long one. I'm working nights and days this week, which can be tricky. But I have found one thing that helps to keep me away...
Chocolate.
I had some 70% Columbian last night and it really gave me a boost.
Of course, it's not the only thing that comes from Columbia that helps you stay away. I'm amazed they ever get any sleep there.
Chocolate.
I had some 70% Columbian last night and it really gave me a boost.
Of course, it's not the only thing that comes from Columbia that helps you stay away. I'm amazed they ever get any sleep there.
Car Insurance
I was sat with the other half last week working out our budgets. We're trying to keep an eye on where our money goes, because what with the credit crunch and whatever we thought it would make sense to know where the cash is flowing to.
The one thing that ruined my score was auto insurance. And why does my other half get cheaper car insurance? Because she has two X chromosomes. I have an X and a Y, and as if the higher risk of colour blindness and the shorter life span aren't punishment enough, I have to pay more car insurance.
They why is it when we go anywhere, she wants me to drive?
The statistics that are getting you cheaper insurance are saying you are a safer driver, so for the health of us both surely you should drive, and I should put the seat back and sleep.
So I need a better deal on car insurance. Have a look at www.carinsurancerates.com because you can track down better rates. It's a portal that specialises in helping you get through complications of it all.
And if you get a better rate of car insurance you'll be surprised how much it will improve your monthly budget.
The one thing that ruined my score was auto insurance. And why does my other half get cheaper car insurance? Because she has two X chromosomes. I have an X and a Y, and as if the higher risk of colour blindness and the shorter life span aren't punishment enough, I have to pay more car insurance.
They why is it when we go anywhere, she wants me to drive?
The statistics that are getting you cheaper insurance are saying you are a safer driver, so for the health of us both surely you should drive, and I should put the seat back and sleep.
So I need a better deal on car insurance. Have a look at www.carinsurancerates.com because you can track down better rates. It's a portal that specialises in helping you get through complications of it all.
And if you get a better rate of car insurance you'll be surprised how much it will improve your monthly budget.
Z
I got an email from a listener today. We were talking on the show about American pronunciations being used in the UK too often these days.
Her email read:
Hi Steve,
Here's one for you. My son who's at school was being taught the alphabet, and he was taught the letter Zee, not Zed.
I know. I was outraged too. What's wrong with zed? It's a good letter, a proud letter. The kind of letter that won us the war.
Sure, we don't use it a lot, but that doesn't mean we don't hold it warmly in out hearts.
We don't use it in words like "categorise" and "specialise", and we don't even use it in the word "xylophone", but we save it for Sunday Best.
We love you Z!
Her email read:
Hi Steve,
Here's one for you. My son who's at school was being taught the alphabet, and he was taught the letter Zee, not Zed.
I know. I was outraged too. What's wrong with zed? It's a good letter, a proud letter. The kind of letter that won us the war.
Sure, we don't use it a lot, but that doesn't mean we don't hold it warmly in out hearts.
We don't use it in words like "categorise" and "specialise", and we don't even use it in the word "xylophone", but we save it for Sunday Best.
We love you Z!
4/10/2008
Open Source
I think in the future, everything will be Open Source. With computers being everywhere we can't have a world where the software people have us by the short and curlies.
That's why I'm trying to go Open Source on as much as possible.
Have a loko at Ron Bongo's website at www.solutionslinux.fr
He is a leading executive in the open source software industry.
That's why I'm trying to go Open Source on as much as possible.
Have a loko at Ron Bongo's website at www.solutionslinux.fr
He is a leading executive in the open source software industry.
Stevie's Log 10-04-08
I got people at work playing on FreeRice.com. it's great for many reasons. One is that when you work our the meaning of words on that site you donate rice to some poor people, secondly it's good because I'm sick of everyone at work playing on Scrabble on FaceBook. But mainly it's good because no one at work is as good at it as me.
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Far From The Madding Crowd
A mate of mine just got back from a trip to Israel. He had a great time and he said the best thing about it was avoiding the tourists.
I know what he means. I don't like being swarmed with sunburnt kids making noise while I'm 'chillaxing'. It's odd that the worst thing about being a tourist is the other tourists.
The way he stayed away from the madding crown was by driving. In israel car renting is simple and easy at www.carrentalisrael.com, and it's low cost too. You can reserve online so there's no messing when you get there. Simple.
I know what he means. I don't like being swarmed with sunburnt kids making noise while I'm 'chillaxing'. It's odd that the worst thing about being a tourist is the other tourists.
The way he stayed away from the madding crown was by driving. In israel car renting is simple and easy at www.carrentalisrael.com, and it's low cost too. You can reserve online so there's no messing when you get there. Simple.
Snoop Dogg
Just played the new Snoop Dogg song on my show, Sensual Seduction. Well, that's what it is in the single form.
On the album it's called Sexual Eruption.
I don't know what it says about me but I found the first title a lot sexier. Sensual Seduction is a warm, close naked thing. Hmm.
Sexual Eruption? Is that a spot on your *ahem*?
On the album it's called Sexual Eruption.
I don't know what it says about me but I found the first title a lot sexier. Sensual Seduction is a warm, close naked thing. Hmm.
Sexual Eruption? Is that a spot on your *ahem*?
5%
So, the Bank of England has dropped the interest rate down to 5% to stimulate us. I don't know about you, but a quarter of one percent, or in real numbers, 0.00025, don't get me horny.
But it may do what they are after in the housing market. The property market in the UK has been slowing down a lot and a cut in interest rates like that might help more people get out there and get a new place.
If you are looking to sell your place, this will come as some really good news.
But it can still be tricky to get the sale done quickly. And if you have a need, a need for speed, have a look at www.propertiesdirectltd.co.uk.
They help out the people who need to sell their house the quickest, the ones who can't afford it as it is and are at risk of getting repossessed. That causes so many problems for you in the future, that it is clearly best to avoid it. Even after you get back on your feet, the damage to your credit rating can take forever to sort out, and that will stop you doing things in the future.
So, if you need cash for property, have a look at www.propertiesdirectltd.co.uk.
But it may do what they are after in the housing market. The property market in the UK has been slowing down a lot and a cut in interest rates like that might help more people get out there and get a new place.
If you are looking to sell your place, this will come as some really good news.
But it can still be tricky to get the sale done quickly. And if you have a need, a need for speed, have a look at www.propertiesdirectltd.co.uk.
They help out the people who need to sell their house the quickest, the ones who can't afford it as it is and are at risk of getting repossessed. That causes so many problems for you in the future, that it is clearly best to avoid it. Even after you get back on your feet, the damage to your credit rating can take forever to sort out, and that will stop you doing things in the future.
So, if you need cash for property, have a look at www.propertiesdirectltd.co.uk.
4/09/2008
Stevie's Log 09-04-08
I just watched another episode of Dirty Sexy money and while Donald Sutherland is a brilliant actor he is clearly getting old.
I don't know what you see women moaning that growing old is easier for men. No it's not. We get hair growing out of every body part expect the one where you still want it to grow.
And as for getting more distinguished, we die ten years earlier than women. I bet we don't look that distinguished after that.
I don't know what you see women moaning that growing old is easier for men. No it's not. We get hair growing out of every body part expect the one where you still want it to grow.
And as for getting more distinguished, we die ten years earlier than women. I bet we don't look that distinguished after that.
Garden Of Steven
What's your favourite bit of your house? A lot of people would probably say the garden. I think there's something special about the garden. We spend the lowest amount of time in it but it is something that we look after maybe more than anything else in the house.
After all, it wasn't the Utility Room of Eden they Eve got everyone thrown out of.
It's true that every man needs a shed, or at least some sort of garden buildings where they can by out in the garden, but busy doing whatever they want.
If you too have the urge for a garden building have a look at the amazing site www.thegardenescape.co.uk. Before I saw this link I had no idea you could get buildings out there in the garden that can be used as gyms, or even offices. You're garden could be the next hub of business. Forget the Square Mile, and it's only a two minute stole back home from work.
The buildings could also be used as studios. Oh, I want one of those. I could do the radio show from my own backyard. I would get it sound proofed and then I could present the show that I do, plus all the voice-over work and the new business plan I've been working on, all from my own garden.
Forget the Garden of Eden, that would be my Garden Of Steven.
After all, it wasn't the Utility Room of Eden they Eve got everyone thrown out of.
It's true that every man needs a shed, or at least some sort of garden buildings where they can by out in the garden, but busy doing whatever they want.
If you too have the urge for a garden building have a look at the amazing site www.thegardenescape.co.uk. Before I saw this link I had no idea you could get buildings out there in the garden that can be used as gyms, or even offices. You're garden could be the next hub of business. Forget the Square Mile, and it's only a two minute stole back home from work.
The buildings could also be used as studios. Oh, I want one of those. I could do the radio show from my own backyard. I would get it sound proofed and then I could present the show that I do, plus all the voice-over work and the new business plan I've been working on, all from my own garden.
Forget the Garden of Eden, that would be my Garden Of Steven.
4/08/2008
Stevie's Log 07-04-08
I had a right old issue over the weekend. I did a stand-up gig in Kettering and on the way back the sat nav was find, but on the way there it refused to accept that the A1 actually exists. It's not like it's a new road, it's the A1, it must've come first.
Also, instead of its usual "at the roundabout, take the third exit" it was saying, "in 500-years turn left and then turn left."
Now, while I accept turning left and then turning lift is technically what you do at a roundabout, it's not that much of a helpful instruction.
Also, instead of its usual "at the roundabout, take the third exit" it was saying, "in 500-years turn left and then turn left."
Now, while I accept turning left and then turning lift is technically what you do at a roundabout, it's not that much of a helpful instruction.
4/03/2008
What's So Cute
I just saw an ad on TV for some toilet tissue, and it's the one with the really cute dog.
What is it that makes us think something is cute? I can understand the evolutionary principles behind finding someone attractive, we look for signals in members of the opposite sex that they will produce good off-spring, simple. But why do we look at certain animals and find them cute? I don't see how that would benefit the caveman.
Have a look at some cute pets and see how you feel inside. For example, there's a Cutest Pet Contest at BringYourPet.com where people can fill in the contest registration form and email a photo of their pet before April 30, and be in with a chance of winning $200.
Go and have a look, and if you don't find them cute, there's something wrong with you (but you'd make a great caveman).
What is it that makes us think something is cute? I can understand the evolutionary principles behind finding someone attractive, we look for signals in members of the opposite sex that they will produce good off-spring, simple. But why do we look at certain animals and find them cute? I don't see how that would benefit the caveman.
Have a look at some cute pets and see how you feel inside. For example, there's a Cutest Pet Contest at BringYourPet.com where people can fill in the contest registration form and email a photo of their pet before April 30, and be in with a chance of winning $200.
Go and have a look, and if you don't find them cute, there's something wrong with you (but you'd make a great caveman).
Heathrow Terminal 5
With all this fuss about Heathrow Terminal 5 going wrong you have to stop and think, "Why are all these people moaning?"
So, they're losing some luggage. At least that means you can finally use the chops in the airport to buy things. The prices are always really good but by the time you get there you have spent days making sure you're bringing everything you need with you.
And also, you will finally be able to buy a suitcase in the airport. All airports have a shop that sells suitcases and you think, "Surely this is the one place in the world where the people who are here already have enough suitcases." No on turns up to an airport carrying all their toiletries and clothes saying, "It's OK honey, we'll just buy a case when we get there."
So, they're losing some luggage. At least that means you can finally use the chops in the airport to buy things. The prices are always really good but by the time you get there you have spent days making sure you're bringing everything you need with you.
And also, you will finally be able to buy a suitcase in the airport. All airports have a shop that sells suitcases and you think, "Surely this is the one place in the world where the people who are here already have enough suitcases." No on turns up to an airport carrying all their toiletries and clothes saying, "It's OK honey, we'll just buy a case when we get there."
Money Time
We're about to start the new financial year, which means it's time to sort out the tax and run riot with the left over cash.
Well, let's be honest, if there is any cash left over we probably should be all serious and invest it.
I know, it's dull, but you'll thank me in the future.
There's an investment company at http://profitgateway.com that's worth a look.
They do an investment service for e-gold, e-Bullion & Liberty Reserve account holders.
Well, let's be honest, if there is any cash left over we probably should be all serious and invest it.
I know, it's dull, but you'll thank me in the future.
There's an investment company at http://profitgateway.com that's worth a look.
They do an investment service for e-gold, e-Bullion & Liberty Reserve account holders.
Stevie's Log 03-04-08
I just looked out the window at work and saw someone had put a no smoking sign up outside. Ouch! That's gotta hurt the smokers here, if they stick to it.
It seems odd that part of the smoking law in the UK states that work lpaces have to put up no smoking signs inside. Most laws are just meant to be stuck to. You don't have to put up reminders for other laws of the land.
You don't see... "Hey! No Murdering!"
It seems odd that part of the smoking law in the UK states that work lpaces have to put up no smoking signs inside. Most laws are just meant to be stuck to. You don't have to put up reminders for other laws of the land.
You don't see... "Hey! No Murdering!"
4/02/2008
I'm In Love
I think I'm falling in love. Here's where it gets dodgy... with linux.
If I were one of those survey companies I could probably work out the number of days I have wasted of my life sat in front of PCs waiting for them to get over a blue screen or a crash. Cheers Windows, they are years I will never get back.
The problem is at the moment I'm better at windows than I am with linux. But that can change.
Even before I learn it myself I can big it up. Like SeverPronto. It's an ISP that provides both Linux and Windows Dedicated hosting. So I'm loving them for the Linux part of that.
They have a great uptime, which must be helped by the stable and sexy Linux.
If I were one of those survey companies I could probably work out the number of days I have wasted of my life sat in front of PCs waiting for them to get over a blue screen or a crash. Cheers Windows, they are years I will never get back.
The problem is at the moment I'm better at windows than I am with linux. But that can change.
Even before I learn it myself I can big it up. Like SeverPronto. It's an ISP that provides both Linux and Windows Dedicated hosting. So I'm loving them for the Linux part of that.
They have a great uptime, which must be helped by the stable and sexy Linux.
I Did It
I did it. I got the Bluetooth network working at home and now I can surf the web while I'm in the little boys' room at home.
Oh, life is sweet.
To be honest, the big worry in my life now is that with the web being so filled with interesting websites and so much to do, I'll be googling piles before I know it.
All I need now is a small fridge in there and I need never leave.
Oh, life is sweet.
To be honest, the big worry in my life now is that with the web being so filled with interesting websites and so much to do, I'll be googling piles before I know it.
All I need now is a small fridge in there and I need never leave.
Stevie's Log 02-04-08
Right! That's it! I've had it up to here this week. I don't know why, but every day I have managed to cut myself shaving. On the first day you think, "Oh, whoopsadaisy!"
Day two you think, "Darn it!"
Day three you think, "Right! I've going to look like a tramp, I don't care!"
But I have some big stand-up gigs happening at the end of the week so I have been forced to find a better solution. I think I need a magnifying mirror. They look great and you can really see what you're doing.
I've been eyeing up the magnifying mirror range at www.montpellier-beauty.co.uk. At lost of those would look good in any bathroom, but the more important thing is I won't end up looking like I've just done battle with a cross between Ton Thumb and a Samurai.
Day two you think, "Darn it!"
Day three you think, "Right! I've going to look like a tramp, I don't care!"
But I have some big stand-up gigs happening at the end of the week so I have been forced to find a better solution. I think I need a magnifying mirror. They look great and you can really see what you're doing.
I've been eyeing up the magnifying mirror range at www.montpellier-beauty.co.uk. At lost of those would look good in any bathroom, but the more important thing is I won't end up looking like I've just done battle with a cross between Ton Thumb and a Samurai.
4/01/2008
Stevie's Log 01-04-08
April Fool's Day!
I hate it with a passion. For the rest of the year if someone is a practical joker, we think they are scum, but for one day of the year we let them run riot.
I have a strategy to avoid being caught. I have Velcro fasteners on my shoes, I have button up flies on my jeans, and best of all...
...I sleep in till past midday.
I hate it with a passion. For the rest of the year if someone is a practical joker, we think they are scum, but for one day of the year we let them run riot.
I have a strategy to avoid being caught. I have Velcro fasteners on my shoes, I have button up flies on my jeans, and best of all...
...I sleep in till past midday.
Money
If I came into a big old bunch of money, I would do one thing... try and turn it into more money.
You may say that makes me a little greedy, but, so what, I am.
I've been looking at the George Divel website. Have a look on www.linkedin.com
You can learn more about his views on investment and such.
You may say that makes me a little greedy, but, so what, I am.
I've been looking at the George Divel website. Have a look on www.linkedin.com
You can learn more about his views on investment and such.
Bluetooth
I have spent another good few hours trying to get the Bluetooth to work. I'm not techno-fool, I got the hand-free kit to phone thing working right away. The tricky bit comes when I get my Bluethooth dongled-PC involved.
A few months back I spent about three days trying to get the two PCs I have to work on a network over Bluetooth. Eventually I realised I was getting too old and I just bought a network card and a cable.
And now my latest scheme is to get my PDA to use Bluetooth to connect to my PC and access the web via that connection. Basically, it's so I can sit on the lav and still surf the web.
It will connect but it won't quite work.
Bluetooth is the wrong name for it. By the time I get it working I'll be Blue in the face, and long in the tooth.
A few months back I spent about three days trying to get the two PCs I have to work on a network over Bluetooth. Eventually I realised I was getting too old and I just bought a network card and a cable.
And now my latest scheme is to get my PDA to use Bluetooth to connect to my PC and access the web via that connection. Basically, it's so I can sit on the lav and still surf the web.
It will connect but it won't quite work.
Bluetooth is the wrong name for it. By the time I get it working I'll be Blue in the face, and long in the tooth.
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