1. How much time do you spend on the Internet daily?

Considering that I work for a DNS provider, that I run my own blog, and I generally surf the ‘net before heading to work, it’s safe to say that I spent about 10 hours a day on the internet. Excessive? Perhaps, but I love the days that I can get away from technology.

2. What are your favorite 3 websites?

- BBC News
- Slashdot
- YouTube

3. Do you eat at your computer?

More often than not. I eat my lunch and snacks at my desk at work, and sometimes eat my meals at home at my desk and surf via my Macbook. Once in a while I’ll eat in front of the TV, but usually only if Molly and I are watching something together.

4. Pick one and why – Reading the news online or in a newspaper?

Reading the news online. It’s faster, current, you get to see some comments by other people (if the news site allows it), and I don’t have to worry about getting rid of a stack of paper when I’m done.

5. How many people are on your instant messenger buddy list?

27, but I usually only talk to about 12 of you with any frequency. You know who you are.  

Wow… Microsoft is pushing the marketing machine to it’s maximum for their upcoming Windows 7 operating system. I’m sure we’ve all heard how it’s supposed to be the next best thing, how it’s leaps and bounds better than Vista, and that it will be the OS to upgrade your tired (and soon to be unsupported) install of XP.

But, that’s just not enough for those behind the propaganda machine. No. They’re suggesting that people throw their own launch party. And, as if that wasn’t laughable as it is, Microsoft has even gone so far as to create some videos with handy hints to help you make your Window 7 launch party a successful one.

I kid you not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cX4t5-YpHQ

I made it exactly two minutes and 37 seconds through that video before I reached my limit and thought I was going to barf. Talk about FAKE. The best line out of the (thankfully) minimal amount of that video that I saw?

“When everyone was there and settled, I led an overview of some of my favourite Windows 7 features … and it took, like, 10 minutes.”

If I was somehow conned into going to one of those “parties”, upon someone starting to show everyone their favourite Windows 7 features, I’d pocket as much booze as possible and get the fuck outta there.

Good on ya, Microsoft. That video seems like you’re suggesting people create their own Heaven’s Gate group in honour of your next OS.

A word to the wise: don’t drink the punch.

Update (2009-09-24): Seems I’m not the only one to find that “Hosting Your Party” video a wee bit strange. While reading Gizmodo and their take on it, one of the comments included a link to this edited version. I bet it’s only a matter of time before it’s taken down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyas7BrbUFY

NOT a good idea. Especially on your Facebook page. Even more so if you happened to add him or her to your friends list.

What it simply comes down to is that this girl is an idiot.

However, it’s not all that bad… I mean, if she hadn’t done this, I wouldn’t have laughed a little bit this afternoon.  

1. If there was one thing about your body you could change, what would it be?

Lose the gut. Easy answer.

2. Would you rather lose 10lbs or 10 points off your IQ?

I’d rather lose 10lbs. Anyone who would choose to lose 10 points off their IQ instead of losing 10lbs deserves a shot to the head (which would result in losing more than just 10 IQ points).

3. When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see?

Most days. I’m sure everyone has one of those mornings when they don’t think they look all that great; bad hair day, bags under their eyes, etc. But, more often than not, I see one sexy devil in the mirror. Yes, I am that vain.  

4. Have you ever dyed your hair?

Many times, and many different colours.

5. How often do you weigh yourself?

Usually every morning. There are graphs on my site that prove this. I haven’t really been eating that well lately, or even working out, so the numbers are higher than I’d like, and I haven’t had the urge to post them. That will hopefully change soon. Life has been insane lately.

1. Where are you right now?

At the office.

2. What time is it?

1:56pm.

3. What are you wearing?

Clothes over top of an Evan suit.

4. Any people or animals around you? Describe them.

Co-workers are around me. They are an interesting lot, yet I do not know how to describe them. I have a stuffed Yoda on my desk. Does that count as an animal?

5. What are your plans for the weekend?

Dunno. Molly is going away for the weekend, so I am left all by my lonesome. This calls for some crazy antics!!