In case you didn't know, Microsoft has given up on the much hated release of Windows Vista. They've decided to just release a new version this fall called Windows 7 and pretend the nightmare of Vista never happened in the first place.

In preparation for its release Microsoft is allowing people to download a Release Candidate of Windows 7 for people to test and try out. Its a fully operational version and I've been using it now for about a month or so. I can honestly say that Windows 7 is what Vista should have been. Its doesn't take up as many resources and runs very fast in comparison to vista. I have yet to have a blue screen creep up on me without notice and the new features have been very handy.

Windows 7 comes with so many new features that I have barely broken the surface in using them. My current favorite is the little pop up preview windows that come up as you run your mouse over minimized windows from your start bar. The annoying security notices are almost non-existent. Before in Vista you had to shut down all security notices or risk being constantly bombarded with them every time you tried opening any program, even Microsoft programs. I've seen the security notice pop up a few times but it has definitely been much less intrusive.

Visually it looks similar to Vista but there's a lot more personalization to be had and themes are built in so you can download new ones right from microsoft. Its very easy to use as well. I'm actually very much looking forward to using Windows 7 on all my PC's when its officially released. Its the Windows we should have gotten instead of Vista but I guess better, late than never.

If your tech saavy and interested in playing with Windows 7 check out the Official Site and download a copy. You can have full use of it through March of next year and partial use after that until June of 2010 then its time to buy your own.

To whom it may concern I'll be attending the MHC convention in Columbus Ohio on Saturday June 6th in the afternoon. I will not have a booth at the show. If you'd like to meet up with me to discuss a project please email me via my contact page. Thanks!

No I'm not going to talk about a certain movie that sullied our memories of much better ones. No, rather I want to brag about one of my favorite clients. Chris Ainsworth of Thornhill Woods Haunted House has been a tremendous client since he called me to give his little Home Haunt's website the professional treatment. He ended up with one of the best, if not the best, haunted House website in all of Canada. (not that I'm bragging). Now this year we're gearing up to give him something truly unique and absorbing with his new all flash website that will be making an appearance in the next month or so with any luck.

I only got to meet Chris in person for the first time at Transworld a few weeks back and he's a great person and very funny! Apparently I must have mentioned something about Vodka while we were hanging out (Hey, I'm Irish and I like a drink every once and again). Today, much to my delight, I received the coolest bottle of any liquor I've ever seen as a thank you from Chris! Its called Crystal Head Vodka and as you can see from the photo is a Skull filled with quadrupled distilled Vodka that has been filtered three times. Awesome!

After some research I found the website for Crystal Head Vodka which to my surprise features a very informative video about the vodka directly from the owner, Dan Akroyd. Yes that Dan Akroyd. After a very informative history of the legendary 13 crystal skulls and why Mr. Akroyd decided to recreate them, with Vodka, I was even more stoked to have one in my hands!

Thank you very much Chris! This is one of the coolest things I've ever gotten as a gift and I can't wait to try it this weekend! You're Awesome!

Check out Crystal Head Vodka's Website Here!
Click here to Visit Thornhill Woods Haunted House

Labels: Crystal Head, Crystal Skull, Dan Akroyd, Ghostbusters, Vodka

As Rogues Hollow Gets more popular and wide spread I'm seeing more and more of my artwork being taken and used illegally. Today's offender took artwork Rogues Hollow did for HauntedHouse.com's Christmas letter. They were nice enough to try to smudge out the HauntedHouse.com logo but its obviously still there. Then to top it off they slap their ugly logo on top of it.

So I hope you enjoy your ill-gotten artwork HeartStoppers Fright and thanks for wanting our
art so much that you were compelled to steal it instead of purchasing it legally. Apparently you are one of Hauntworld's Top Haunts even though your not listed on their site at all, but I guess you liked the idea of being a top haunt so well that you just decided to take it right? Good for you.

I arrived home very late last night from Transworld in St. Louis. It was one of the best shows I've ever had and it was just a lot of fun. I got to meet some of my clients in person for the first time including my Favorite Canadian, Chris Ainsworth;) Who operates a home haunt called Thornhill Woods. It was a lot of fun hanging out with my new clients and friends from Beyond the Grave, Brian & Trish. Hey guys sorry for leaving early on Sunday!

We all went to the Darkness and stood in freezing rain for about an hour. Thanks to that I was starting to feel achy and sore on Sunday and now I have a head cold and sore throat from it. However it was still worth it to see the Darkness. Probably the most beautiful haunted house I've ever seen in my life. It lives up the hype and more!

I had a great time and picked up some more work. I have a lot to get done:) Transworld 2009 was a fantastic show and I can't wait till 2010!

Yes Rogues Hollow Productions and HauntedHouse.com will once again be at Transworld for the 2009 show in St. Louis This coming week March 27-29. Be sure to stop by and see us! I'll be taking orders for 2009 Internet Marketing Packages and we'll also be taking Featured Listing orders for HauntedHouse.com. This is the year you could take the net by storm by Choosing Rogues Hollow and HauntedHouse.com

See you soon!

This is a pretty minor post, I know, but I just received my new HauntedHouse.com cards and wanted to share them. I'm pretty excited about them and am looking forward to lots of great things for HauntedHouse.com in the future. I'll be adding lots of stuff to Rogues Hollow soon including some new graphics and lots of new work I've been busy with. Check it out soon!