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FormatFactory v1.65 - 16949 KB

FormatFactory is a multifunctional media converter.
Provides functions below:
All to MP4/3GP/MPG/AVI/WMV/FLV/SWF.
All to MP3/WMA/AMR/OGG/AAC/WAV.
All to JPG/BMP/PNG/TIF/ICO/GIF/TGA.
Rip DVD to video file , Rip Music CD to audio file.
MP4 files support iPod/iPhone/PSP/BlackBerry format.
Source files support RMVB.

FormatFactory’s Feature:
1 Supports converting all popular video, audio, picture formats to others.
2 Repair damaged video and audio file.
3 Reducing Multimedia file size.
4 Support iphone, ipod multimedia file formats.
5 Picture converting supports Zoom, Rotate/Flip, tags.
6 DVD Ripper.
7 Supports 40 languages

http://www.formatoz.com
support@formatoz.com
http://www.formatoz.com/download.html

Freez DVD Ripper v1.5 - 3685 KB
Freez DVD Ripper is a DVD ripping tool to rip your favorite DVD movies to popular DivX/Xvid AVI files, H.264 MP4 files, and even iPod MP4 video files with fast DVD ripping speed and excellent quality.
With Freez DVD Ripper, you can choose which titles and chapters, audio tracks, and subtitle tracks of the DVD you want to rip. You can also choose the output video format from AVI (DivX MPEG4), AVI (Xvid), MP4 (H264) or iPod MP4 Video. You can also set the video size, bitrate and framerate, audio channel, bitrate and frequency.
Freez DVD Ripper has a user-friendly interface and you can rip DVD with only a few clicks. Enjoy it!
Key Features:
- Can rip DVD movies and convert DVD to MPEG-4 DivX / Xvid AVI format.
- Can rip DVD movies and convert DVD to H.264 MP4 format for Apple TV, PSP.
- Can rip DVD movies and convert DVD to iPod MP4 format.
- Can rip both encrypted or unencrypted DVD movies.
- You can select DVD source from both hard drive and real DVD.
- You can select the titles and chapters to be ripped from DVD.
- You can select the audio tracks and subtitle tracks to be ripped from DVD.
- Set the output video resolution, video bitrate (up to 2500 kbps) and video framerate.
- Set the output audio channel, audio bitrate and audio frequency.
- High-speed conversion.
- User-friendly interface without any complicated settings.
- Free to use and free registration.
SmallVideoSoft.com
support@smallvideosoft.com
http://www.smallvideosoft.com/dvd-ripper/
http://www.hellopdf.com/smallvideosoft/freez_dvdripper.exe

Transposer v4.0 - 1040 KB
Transposer originally started out as a program used to transpose a chord file into a different key. Since it was first release in 1998 many features were added to make it more user friendly and usable in general. But the main function of Transposer is still to transpose chord files to an easier key for you to play and/or sing.
What can Transposer do?
- As I mentioned previously, it can transpose. In addition to this a list of some of the functionality include-
- Open multiple files simultaneously
- Configurable printing.
- Add or remove borders, titles and logo.
- Print single page or all open pages.
- Preview page.
- Configurable font style, colour and size.
- Duplicate file. Enables you to  edit file while keeping to original open.
- Dock-able toolbars.
- Auto scroll function.
- Configure scroll start delay. Enables you to get ready before scrolling starts.
- Configure amount of line to scroll every x seconds. Speed of slow down scrolling to suit your style.
- Wrap to begging of song at the end.
- Hide chords to print a songbook with just the words.
- Bar chord dictionary shows you bar chords in the CAGED shapes everywhere on the neck.
- Add your favourite tools to the tool menu for easy access.
- Check for updates on the web.
- Save and load songs to and from play lists. Now you can create a play list beforehand and the just load it when needed.
- Normal windows cut and paste functionality.
- Use a footswitch to move between songs. Now you have the freedom to move backwards and forwards between songs without taking your hands of you instrument.

What does it cost? It is free.

Anton Oosthuizen webmaster@mothership.co.za

Screenshot:
http://www.mothership.co.za/gfx/transposer1.gif http://www.mothership.co.za/transposer.htm
http://www.mothership.co.za/download/setup_4.exe

HP Photosmart Essential v3.5 - 19377 KB
Free photo editing, organizing, printing and sharing software
Features
- Import photos from any digital camera
- Organize photos by date, tags, favorites, albums, or file folders
- Edit photos with automatic red eye removal and photo fix tools
- Print photos, cards, calendars, CD/DVD labels, and photo books.
- Share photos online or with email
- Get dozens of new Photo Book artwork styles, featuring rich designer colors and patterns
- Get full control of your Photo Book fonts including type, size and color
- Print up to three 4″x6″ photos on a letter size page
- Get the option to print a draft version of your Photo Book
- Get CD/DVD printing support on 64 bit operating systems
For Windows XP & Vista users

Hewlett-Packard Development Co.
webmaster@hp.com
http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/free/software/index.html
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/united-states/pse/pse_350_enu.exe

PhotoPerfect Express v1.0.73 - 37315 KB
Focus on taking pictures, and leave the editing to PhotoPerfect Express. See your photos immediately enhanced with five powerful optimization algorithms - in just three easy steps.
Simply select the result that you like best. No further photo editing skills are required - even people new to a computer can use the software right away! You will be rewarded with Photos which faithfully remind you of what you really saw.
Features:
- just 3 simple steps
- stunning results without any technical knowledge
- five powerful image optimization methods
- intuitive visual user interface
- expandable functionality through: in-depth fine tuning + fully automated batch processing with superior results
- freeware for Windows XP or Vista

http://www.freewarefiles.com/screenshot/photoperfectexp.jpg
Arcadia Software AG
webmaster@arcadiasoftware.com
http://www.arcadiasoftware.com/photoperfect-express.html
http://www.arcadiasoftware.com/download/photoperfectexpress-setup.exe

Lexar Image Rescue 3

Recover lost or deleted photo, video, and audio files - new version includes a redesigned interface, simple step-by-step recovery process, and live online support chat link.


Corel Snapfire Plus SE

Edit, organize, and share photos and videos - includes project templates to create a variety of eye-catching calendars, collages, and more.

I was just trying out Google maps today and accidentally mis-spelled Melbourne when trying to ‘find’ directions from Perth to Melbourne.

Guess what? Read the directions churned out by Google:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=perth&daddr=melborne&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&doflg=ptk&sll=8.233237,-166.113281&sspn=105.127308,158.203125&ie=UTF8&z=3

Came across these fun and interesting websites through StumbleUpon:

Part One:

http://play-free-online-games.com/games/games_rpg.html
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/drum
http://www.nekogames.jp/mt/2008/01/cursor10.html
http://www.skytopia.com/project/illusion/illusion.html
http://www.micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/
http://dotnet.org.za/codingsanity/archive/2007/12/14/review-windows-xp.aspx
http://noir.playsleuth.com/
http://www.chessproblems.com/
http://www.lyricsplugin.com/
http://www.wordsplay.net/
http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/
http://www.kipkay.com/
http://mostplays.com/play/Untangle_12_15164
http://www.coldtomatoes.com/games/juggler/pongleur5.swf
http://laser.narr.as
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8NE5elL30w4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-is63goeBgc
http://blip.tv/file/604181
http://www.tv-links.cc/anime/index.html

Part 2:

http://funny2.com/facts.htm
http://www.highiqsociety.org/iq_tests/
http://gamemackerel.com/avoid.html
http://www.panoramas.dk/fullscreen2/full22.html
http://www.allowe.com/Humor/computerenhancers.htm
http://www.javaonthebrain.com/java/download.html
http://jeays.net/rubiks.htm

Part 3:

http://www.aptana.com (free web programming software)
http://www.ragezone.com (private servers. maple, gb, etc.)
http://www.mh-z.com/untangle/ (game)
http://www.wordsplay.net (game)
http://www.mypersonality.info (take the free test here)
http://submitarchive.com/upload/plane.php (photo gallery)

Part 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa837PCtXAQ
http://www.equationsheet.com
http://www.michaelaulia.com/blogs/waking-up-in-the-morning-man-vs-woman-joke.html
http://www.lewr.com/engineer/
http://copcodik.aksnews.ru/eviloverlord.html
http://www.buttersafe.com
http://litemind.com/boost-brain-power/
http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/8/8b/Cat_toast_swirl.gif
http://www.mrpicassohead.com/create.html
http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=1
http://mathworld.wolfram.com

  1. Family shifting back to our house
  2. Set up wireless N router in our house
  3. AHM cert & medal
  4. Taken pictures of my art kit, and other interesting collections

All my boxes:

Unpacking

Art Kit (click to see description):

Art kit

AHM Cert:

AHM Cert

More Pictures: http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=40413&l=e3ade&id=526186234