Weekend Break; The Future, Games/ Music & More

Want to see into the future? Sure, who doesn't. Check out in20years.com.  Take a picture from your web cam, upload it to the site, and see yourself 20 years and 30 years in the future.  Do you look like mom or dad?

In the last post, I mentioned the advantages of having a mouse. Here are some fun, time wasting, on line games that require a mouse to play.  The first one is Basketball. How many points can you score in the given time.  My high score is 90, try to beat it.....if you're not scared.

 Another fun, on line mouse game is Ricochet Kills 2. Test your aim and ricochet skills. Be careful, you can lose a lot of time playing this one.

 

For music lovers, especially those who like to sing or want to be in a band, there's Breakout Band. Using the built-in microphone on your computer and the breakout band's instruments, you can create, record, and post your songs. Send the song link to your friends if you like.  A great site to practice and be creative if music is your thing.

Last but definitely not least is an on line typing program called Z-Type.  I've mentioned the importance of learning how to type before. You'll be doing a lot of it in your 8th grade computer class. With Z-Type, you learn typing by shooting down the words as the drop from the sky.  If you want something that is fun and improves your skills, Z-Type is a great way to do it.

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Multimedia Software

Two nice software programs that just came out and are pretty cool.  The first one is for creative music people. Called Virtual DJ, (get it here) it's like having your own music studio. You can mix, edit, scratch, add sound effects, vocals, and crossfade in and out of songs like a professional. Create your playlist of customized songs. Get your DJ on and try it out.

The next program just out is another video player, like VLC or Windows Media Player, except that Splash Pro is designed for HD movies and videos. The picture is much sharper for HD videos than the other players. For regular, non HD movies, the other players work just as well. If you have something in HD to watch, download Splash Pro, and see for yourself.

A Comment on Comments

The comments section is much easier to use now. You don't have to sign in or have an email address or anything. If you do leave a comment, just use the drop-down box below the section and select 'anonymous'. If you have a question, comment, problem with downloads,
or anything else, feel free to leave a comment.  My email address is also listed on the right side; you can always email me also. Please vote in our poll as well.

Monday's Music
Each day of the week a part of the blog will focus on a particular theme.  Monday's are for music. This may include an audio selection, a music video, a link to a website dealing with music, or a download of the same topic.
Today's music related selection is a website listing hundred's and hundred's of internet radio stations which you can select and listen to while you use your computer.

Tired of your same old playlist?  The site is called Streema, and the link (right click, open in new tab) is here.
Select the station by type of music, or choose from the world's 20 most popular internet radio stations.  Super easy to do. If you like the website, or any website you visit, don't 
forget to bookmark it.

Tomorrow, you'll be introduced to Tuesday's Teaser; a not too hard teaser or problem to solve. Awards to the first three to email me the correct answer. Some math links to follow later..Gotta walk the dog now.

P.S. Tomorrow is our free extra lunch day. Lunch from 11:00-12:30