Hey,

This is just a quicky post to point your attention to the new page I have added.

It’s called “Lets Pretend” and its a virtual blog game where we all go on a magical adventure to another world.

What would it be like to make friends with a bear? Find out at the new Lets Pretend page now!

Talking of new pages, I also updated all my pages and made them cleaner. Check them out too.

- xMr Funguin.

P.S: Don’t forget to check out my good friend, Bbfreeze’s blog. Her unique way of blogging makes you want to visit again and again. Drop her a few words while you’re at it

Being bullied can be an aweful thing to come across in school.

And have you ever noticed how its always the good kids being bullied? Now, I know you’ll agree with me when I say this but; “Every school has bullies.”

Its impossible for a school not to have bullies. Bullies are part of the school.. in a way. (But they shouldn’t be!)

This is a true story and it happened not too long ago;

The other day, I watched a guy in my year (he’s not in my class or anything. Heck, I don’t even know his name) bully a kid 4 years below us. Why was he bullying the younger student?  Was it because he wanted his money? Was it because the younger student tripped him up? Was it because he didn’t like his glasses? Was it because of the way he was minding his own business?

But what was more amazing about that younger student was what he said to the bully. A victim would normally cry or tell the teacher. But this boy was different.

To the bully he said: “Why are you picking on me? I did nothing wrong to you and I don’t even know who you are. You bullies think you’re very clever than us nerds – but if you’re not careful, you’ll end up working for a nerd just like me.”

After this he walked away with his head held high.

As for the bully – well, he just got angry and I bet he got embarracing about lossing to a younger student.

I wish more people were watching and listening to this spotlight speech that the boy gave. The boy was right. Nerds are clever in all kinds of ways. Infact, I consider myself a little nerd, but who cares. I like learning and I won’t let anyone spoil it. If a bully wastes his time hurting innocent people, he’ll end up working for one.

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If speeches are not your thing then something else you can do is just walk away. Ignore the bullies noise and let him pollute the air around him.

If he being to call you names and what-not, just say “Thank You“. It really works. It will make the bully look very stupid.

For example:

Bully: You’re stupid!

You: Thank you. *walk away at this point*

Bully *huh?*

The reason I shared this story with you today is because I thought it might send a message to people who have been bullied to stand up and face the music… or in this case – the bully

And to send a message to the bully about working for a nerd.

I hope you learnt something today

- xMr Fun

This is a visual review on RocketDock for Windows.

[DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST]

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If you’ve used a Apple Mac or a Windows PC before, then you’ll know one of the key differences between Windows and Mac.

One has a task bar, and the other has a dock. They are both unique and they are quite similar.

For example, on both platforms, you can minimize programs from them. You can even launch programs from them too! They can be personalized to suit you too.

Today, I am going to show you a neat little program that installs on your Windows PC and gives it a personalizable dock.

Its called RocketDock and its Freeware Software.

It takes up no more than 12MB – not even 1GB.

Don’t forget – RocketDock is NOT available on Mac… Well, why would you want 2 docks on a Mac anyway?

RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

NB: ROCKETDOCK WILL NOT REPLACE YOUR EXSISTING WINDOWS TASKBAR!

Depending on What version of Windows you are using, RocketDock’s appearance will change.

Here is what RocketDock looks like on Windows XP

Here is what RocketDock looks like on Windows Vista

Here is what RocketDock looks like on Windows 7.

I personally prefer Windows 7’s icons on the Dock.

When you first install RocketDock, you will be greeted with RocketDocks default icons. You can take out these icons easily.

Just grab an icon and pull it out on to the desktop.

If you want to add an icon instead, just drag and drop it to a space on the dock. Simples.

Anything you can drag on your computer, you can put it on the dock!

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The Practical Side of RocketDock

Now you know what RocketDock is and how to use it, it’s time to learn what RocketDock will do for you.

It may be a useless program if you are used to using the Start Menu or the desktop icons, but it is quite practical for some things.

Say for example, you have an essay that needs finishing. You can just drag and drop the essay straight onto the dock and it will be there waiting for you to complete it. It will be in your view so you wont forget about it.

RocketDock comes with a very easy to understand and use settings window.

You can have RocketDock looking the way you want it. You can change its sensitivity from high to low and even when it appears.

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Other than that, you can even have RocketDock installed just to make your computer look cooler!

MY RATING:

Design: 9/10

Performance: 9/10

Compatibility: 8/10

Overall Rating: 9/10

Check it out at www.rocketdock.com and see what you think of it.

- xMr Funguin

P.S: Check out the new sidebar with the reviews widget! Save time searching for reviews!

 Have you ever thought in your mind that you would draw a work of art, or make something fantastic using paper/card/plastic/wool and then when you come to making it… it flops. Then you just give up on it and go the easy way – do it on the computer and print it out.

I know I have.

Today I was in English class (no we don’t learn how to speak English in it) and whilst the teacher went out somewhere, I thought of something. (wow! lol) I thought of drawing something on paper when I got home. It would be amazing, it would be unique, and it would be imaginative. When I tried to draw it though, I couldn’t. Got stuck!

Sure, My pencil was sharp, but my mind wasn’t.

So in the end, I just gave up on it and googled a few images.. which I compiled into a masterpeice that way…

The image is on the laptop, and its not on this computer. When I get on the laptop, I’ll post the image here.

Have you ever done that?

- xMr Fun

Hey!

Its a new posting section. iChallengeU is a new posting thing where I challenge you. I will challenge you with games and other real life things. It will be a fun addition to the blog! You saw it here first!

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE

I challenge you to The Worlds Hardest Game

The worlds hardest game is.. well, the worlds hardest game. I bet you’re thinking – “Hah! Thats just a fancy name. Its not hard.”

Try it for your self! Click the link below.

CLICK HERE FOR TEH HARD GAME

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If the Worlds Hardest Game was too hard for you, then maybe you should play this next one instead.

This one is called The Worlds Easiest Game. And yes, it litterly is easy.

Its just like the hard one, but not baddies.

Give it a go by clicking on the link below.

CLICK  HERE FOR THE EASY GAME

Have Fun and Good Luck.

What is your highest score on any of these games? Comment them!

The top scores will be mentioned in the next iChallengeU.

-xMr Fun

P.S: What do you think of this new idea of iChallengeU?

{This is a visual review on hair}

The other day we were learning about horse hair and how it was used to make a Violin’s bow. Well it got me thinking.

Have you ever noticed how all your classmates always have the same hair style? Sure, they may change it once in a while, but is it noticable?

As for me, I don’t think I have ever changed my hair style – unless you call “just cut” a style

I was looking at my hair in the mirror today and I thought to myself “Is there anything I could do to make it different?” I was looking at my hair in the mirror so what I was looking at was a mirror image of myself. I combed it the way it looked in the mirror – thats everything the other way round… and sure enough my hair wouldn’t stay in that position LOL. Every

When it finally stayed where I wanted it to, it felt really weird. Everything that was on the left was now on the right and everything on the right was now on the left!  It was like I was now wearing a wig! honestly. Lol. It was a nice change and It was a nice thing to try out – even though my hair wanted to return to the way it normally is…

In the end, I just put it back the way it was.

Why don’t you try it out too?

- xMr Fun

On Christmas Eve, temperatures in the UK dropped to -1! It became really cold.

Weather forcasts said it would snow within the next few days – but it didn’t.

New Years Day came and again, the forcasts said it would snow – but it didn’t!

But on the 5th of January, the snow began to fall. It fell slowly at first, then got faster. Snow wasn’t melting at this point. It continued to snow from the Afternoon to around Midnight. In the morning, the snow was really thick! It was about 4-5 DVD cases thick.

School was cancelled because of the snow! It was freezing indoors and outdoors.

4 days later, the snow is still here. Some of it is melting, some of it is crushed and some of it is gone. Small trickles of snow still come but not as much as the 5th. Too bad

BBC News say “its the worst freeze for 30 years”! I love snow! I couldn’t make a snow man though, it was too cold to stand outside…

Did it snow where you are?

- xMr Fun

IT’S OFFICIALLY 2010!

Its the end of this decade, and the begining of another.

How would you pronouce this year? “Twenty-Ten” or “Two Thousand and Ten”?!

I waited all year for 2010. Didn’t you. Now lets wait all year for 2011.

Here in the UK, We’ve waited for Big Ben to strike that magic 12:00AM  and… when It did, it was amazing. Fireworks were going off in our neighbours yards! It was like watching a Pizza Explosion! 

London Eye is 10 years old and Big Ben is 150 years old! Time flies too fast.

Today will be the day the Queen will give her annual New Years Speech. Here is my speech for you.

Its 12:09: and I’m posting this as quickly as I can to get my message across to you, and to begin the adventure of this year.

“I hope you have a wonderful New Year to enjoy and I hope you make this year more memorable than the last. The events of 2009 will slowly fade in to our memories and remain just that. Memories. Just thoughts that we will treasure forever more. 2009 was a year which seemed like a day. Though, we take life for granted, we rarely think of our elders and what they have done for us. In this year, we may have had to say goodbye to our dearest friends or family. Our Grandad’s dad may have fought in the war for our peace. For the life we enjoy today. Since the strike of 12 we have endulged in a new adventure. A new mission in life. 2010 will be the newest key in the calendar to our future success. This key will unlock new adventures, new ups and new downs. New events and perhaps – a new you.”

“Make those obstacles as small as ants and come across the other side”

Remember these words and treasure them.

This blog will continue to grow and blossom throughout this year.

I hope all your wishes come true this year. Lets make this year a good one anda properous one at that.

For now this is the end of this post, but the begining of a new adventure.

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Here are a few 2010 welcoming videos;

Title: Welcome to 2010

Artist: xMr Fun

Title: Happy New Year

Artist: ABBA

I hope you have a wonderful new year – 2010.

- Mr Fun on behalf of imagine a world!

Hey you!, Yes you. Put that mistletoe down and read this post!

Its that time of year again. It’s Christmas!

This year came and went very fast, Didn’t it?

New years day is a couple of weeks away (less than 2 I think?) and Christmas is an occation that everyone should celebrate. Its a time for giving, forgetting and reciving.

Its a time to care for one another and forget all the bad times.

Most important of all, its Christ’s birthday.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope you got what you asked for. I know I did!

As a present from my dad, I took out a contract with O2 and I’ll get a new phone (More about that soon) Its the best present ever! lol. What did you get for Christmas?

This is my favourite Christmas song.

Title: Do they know  its Christmas time (at all)?

Band: BandAid

Pretty soon we will be celebrating 2010.

-xMr Funguin

To be perfectly honest, I didn’t get an aweful lot for Christmas. That is not what matters. I gave more than I recieved

Seriously though, I did get only 2 presents.

I split this post up into 2 sections. RECIVING to show what I recieved and GIVING to show what I gave.

RECIEVING

I got a box of Celebrations (an assortment of sweets) from my aunt and I got a box of Crackers from my dad’s friend. I also got a £5 note from him too, which was a nice surprise!

In case you aren’t familar with what you can do with a £5, I will tell you – With a £5 note (or coins!) you can buy a DVD, or a pack of 10 re-writable discs, or a remote control replacement, a pack of 50 straws, a gift for someone, a chain, a bracelet, a keyring etc… Basically, anything basic and of quality if thats possible lol.

GIVING

Like I said before, I gave more than I recieved.

I gave 4 gifts to my teachers .. no, not 4 each xD

I gave a box of Ferrero Rocher’s to my Form Tutor. I gave it to her because it is more of a luxury chocolate and I knew she would love it. (No, she is not posh.) She is the teacher I see every single day. She is the teacher where we get all our information from. When I gave it to her,  She was thrilled with it. She said, I quote: “You’re so sweet” LOL. It was nice of her to say so.

I then gave a box of Milk Chocolate Sweets to my English Teacher. She is a wonderful teacher. She helped me pass 5 peices of coursework. Last year and this year. I love being naughty sometimes so I tricked her before I gave it to her.

• I went up to her classroom at the end of the day and said “Miss! I’ve got some coursework for you to mark.”
• She gave me a confused look. I should have taken a picture of it lol.
• “Oh.. ok.” She said. Then She called me into the class
• I looked into my bag, pretending to get the “coursework” out. I pulled out the chocolates and handed them to her.
• “Coursework?! *laugh* Whats this?” She asked.  ”It’s a present from me to you.” I replied.

It was a funny “trick” and I sure made her day!

Next, I gave a box of Terry’s Chocolate Orange to my ICT teacher. She is a really kind teacher. She helped me alot. I’ve left my USB in her class a few times and she comes to the rescue – she always finds it. She also helped me in my ICT work and my work “is always pleasing to mark”

I gave her the box of chocolate and she was thrilled with it. It was wrapped in gift wrap and as soon as she saw it she got up and gave me a hug. She didnt unwrap it or anything. It was a werid thing to recieve from a teacher but it goes to show that even the smallest of gifts mean alot to people. – unopened too!

Finally, I gave a box of Terry’s chocolate orange Segsations to my Graphics Teacher. She has taught me for the past 4 years and I’ve really got to know her. This is the class where I am making the point of sale display in. She is kind, funny and a technical teacher. I really like being in her class.

She too was thrilled with the gift. She said “My favourites! You must have known!!” Yup, I knew…

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I really loved making my teachers happy. It made me feel good

Ofcourse I did give my friends small gifts too!

Sometimes, giving is more important than reciving. Don’t you agree?

- xMr Funguin.