Make Your Own Volkswagen Bus!

July 4th, 2008

It’s true, head over to PaperCars.net and you can make your own paper model of a Classic 1960’s VW Bus!

There’s a ton of body colors to choose from and you can even select a different top color to create a totally unique color combination.

Once you’re happy with how it looks, simply press the Print button for your own Classic VW Bus.

Might make one of these to tide me over until I can afford the real thing. Only thing is I don’t have a color printer at the moment :(

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Very Cool MINI Cooper USB Memory Stick

July 3rd, 2008

How cool is this? A 1:48 scale replica of an actual Mini that doubles as a USB memory stick.

Vavolo are the brains behind the neat little gadget which are due to hits stores in a couple of months. Not sure of the exact specifications, but you can expect the USB flash memory to hold thousands of files, images and MP3s.

The Mini USB will be available in several “models” including the retro Austin Mini, a rally Mini and a Mini police car. Vavolo have included lots of detail in the tiny cars; even the headlights light up when you plug the drive into your laptop/computer.

Great idea. I’ll be looking for these in the stores in a couple of months…

           

Can’t Print From Microsoft Outlook

July 3rd, 2008

For months and months I haven’t been able to print from Microsoft Outlook; most annoying. Every time I clicked the print icon I’d get an annoying script error just like the one on the left (click for enlarged view).

Yesterday, after much searching on the Microsoft web site, I finally found a solution. I’m posting what I found just in case it helps anyone else with a similar problem:

1. Go to Start | Run, type regsvr32 ole32.dll and click OK.
2. Open an email in Outlook. Click Print and the annoying script error should have magically disappeared.

Easy when you know how, eh?

SoundWagon: Tiny Volkswagen Bus Record Player

July 2nd, 2008

SoundWagon: a very cool tiny Volkswagon Bus disguised as a record player. Simply set down the SoundWagon on a record and as it drives round and round, it plays your music!

On the bottom of the VW is a needle and the Bus features a battery-powered speaker in the back.

Available in several eye-catching colors. Which one will you buy?

Take a look at the SoundWagon in action in the following YouTube video. I want one….

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KMA OPEC License Plate

July 1st, 2008

Gary Cooper, a Hampton, Virginia truck driver, is probably the owner of the most apt personalized license plate on the roads today.

Cooper said the new plate on his Mini Cooper reads “KMA OPEC,” which is an invitation for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to kiss his posterior.

I have been thinking about doing something to protest gas prices and I just decided to do it. I got fed up.

Cooper said the positive responses he’s received have been overwhelming:

People are honking the horn, laughing, and throwing thumbs up … I love it.”

Classic story; I love it! What’s the funniest license plate you’ve seen on the roads?

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Original story: UPI.com

Cool Volkswagen Bus Pool Table

June 26th, 2008

How cool is this? A pool table made from a classic Volkswagen Type 2 Bus!

I’d still prefer to own the real thing of course…

Original story: NextAutos.com

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Worst eBay Misspellings Competition…..And The Winner Is….

June 24th, 2008

A few days ahead I posted about a great little competition over at TypoBuddy.com.

The rules were simple; just use their cool search tool to discover the worst eBay misspelling you can find.

Always up for a challenge, I unearthed several good ones (Tigger Woods, Reebbok and Nilke running shoes, a Modonna CD and a nice Indiana Jonnes poster) and left comments on the competition blog with my entries.

Guess what? I received an email today saying I was one of the two winners and my prize was a $25 eBay gift certificate. Fantastic! Not quite enough to buy my VW Type 2 Bus, but it’s a start :)


Rock Band at Buy.com!

How Many People Can You Jam In A MINI Cooper?

June 24th, 2008

The most number of people I’ve had in my MINI has been the traditional two in the front, three in the back (and even the three in the back was a squeeze!)

Check out the following video broadcast on television to an audience, where the final couple of people had to be squeezed into the boot/trunk of the car.

I challenge you to take a guess, leave a comment and then watch the video……

$10 Off With Google Checkout To Finally Expire

June 22nd, 2008

Just a random post to let you know the “Save $10 when you use Google Checkout through Buy.com” special offer will finally expire on June 30th, 2008. The ads seem to have been all over the internet for the longest time, but it’s been decided to retire them once and for all.


Get $10 Free when you use Google Checkout!

I’m a big fan of Buy.com and took advantage of the offer a long time ago (you can only use it once), but if you’re a new buyer, feel free to click on the banner above to save $10.

For full details of the offer click here, but remember to hurry as the offer expires soon!

The Life Is Good Book: Simple Words From Jake & Rocket

June 22nd, 2008

Life is Good BookYou’ve probably all seen the classic slogans on the “Life is Good” range of t-shirts featuring Jake and his faithful dog Rocket, well now their optimism can rub off on you anytime with this excellent 132-page hardcover book.

Not only does the book feature wonderfully illustrated mottos such as

Do what you like. Like what you do.

The road to a friend’s house is never long.

If you don’t go, you don’t see.

Optimism can take you anywhere.

but 100% of its profit from the sale of the book goes to the Life is Good Kids Foundation, established to help children facing unfair challenges.

Thanks to my wife Ally for a perfect Father’s Day gift!