tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55352502008-06-03T13:24:50.188-04:00The ramblings of Derk GatesDerk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-931311122873852342008-06-02T20:30:00.002-04:002008-06-03T13:20:41.649-04:00downhere - Wide Eyed and Mystified CD Download Free Derk Gates - 6/2/2008 What can I tell you about downhere? I saw U2 back in 1987 at the Hoosier Dome with the other 45,000 concertgoers and even though U2 was playing for 45,000 they had a way of connecting with the audience to make you feel like they were performing for just you. Well, Downhere has that same gift. It's difficult to Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-38725137053527922152008-03-11T18:28:00.011-04:002008-06-03T13:24:50.222-04:00 American Idol Season 7 Here we go again... On the girls side I think the last two will be: Carly Smithson Kristy Lee Cook If she continues to sing flawlessly throughout the competition I really think she will win. Can you say "Carrie Underwood"? On the guys side I think the last two will be: Michael Johns David Cook There is something mystical and Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-62530285174946936042008-01-03T15:21:00.000-05:002008-01-04T16:39:30.427-05:00For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) AC/DC We roll tonight to the guitar bite Stand up and be counted for what you are about to receive We are the dealers We'll give you everything you need Hail hail to the good times Cos rock has got the right of way We ain't no legends ain't no cause We're just livin' for today For those about to rock, we salute you For those about to rock, we salute you Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-89063125780318073232007-02-22T19:50:00.000-05:002007-02-22T20:04:20.998-05:00American Idol Season 6 OK, here are my predictions in order: Girls: Lakisha Jones Jordan Spark Haley Scarnato Honorable Mention, but won't win: Alaina Alexander Gina Glocksen Guys: Phil Stacy Chris Sligh Blake LewisDerk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1159816572977455762006-10-02T15:04:00.000-04:002006-10-02T15:32:40.056-04:00Downhere Concert Review On October 1st, 2006 I went to the Don't Conform Tour in Kokomo, Indiana. The lineup was Downhere, Matthew West, and Barlow Girl. The concert was at the new Oakbrook Community Church. The church had an amazing amphitheater perfect for a concert. Kudos to the sound board operator for producing crystal-clear sound. The lighting was also excellent. Downhere was the first toDerk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1157046104231401002006-08-31T13:41:00.000-04:002006-08-31T13:41:44.276-04:00Conan Emmy Intro This is absolutely brilliant and funny!Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1149292828691512102006-06-02T20:00:00.000-04:002006-06-02T20:00:28.710-04:00Evolution of Dance I see many people I know in this guy's dance moves!Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1149291838171930222006-06-02T19:43:00.000-04:002006-06-02T19:43:58.176-04:00Icebreakers Commerical - Joey Lawerence WHOA!Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1149291728216876662006-06-02T19:42:00.000-04:002006-06-02T19:42:08.263-04:00Sprint crime deterrent I found great humor in this commercial the first time I saw it!Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1147371374814756892006-05-11T14:15:00.000-04:002006-05-11T15:05:04.336-04:00UNBELIEVABLE! I'm so disappointed Chris got voted off the show. This may actually boost his career to sell more records than Kat, Elliott, and Taylor combined! Anyway, you feel the same way sign the petition below. It probably won't do any good, but it can't hurt! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/541145038Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1140735654763614992006-02-23T17:57:00.000-05:002006-02-23T18:40:19.746-05:00The day after yesterday Last night the guys took the stage and while many were mediocre at best there were also several exceptional performances. Here are my picks: CHRIS DAUGHTRY (Could potentially go all the way) The next three are close behind: ELLIOTT YAMIN JOSÉ SWAY PENALA ACE YOUNGDerk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1140643295779417332006-02-22T16:09:00.000-05:002006-02-22T16:45:25.726-05:00American Idol season #5 It's that time of year again to be glued to the TV every Tuesday and Wednesday night. After seeing the final 12 ladies perform last night my preliminary picks are: KATHARINE MCPHEE (could potentially make it to the finals)The next three are following close behind. AYLA BROWN MELISSA MCGHEE STEVIE SCOTT Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1139491406193233922006-02-09T08:18:00.000-05:002006-02-09T08:31:13.996-05:00 Jack Bauer gets played by no man If everyone on "24" followed Jack Bauer's instructions, it would be called "12".If Jack Bauer was in a room with Hitler, Stalin, and Nina Meyers, and he had a gun with 2 bullets, he'd shoot Nina twice. Upon hearing that he was played by Kiefer Sutherland, Jack Bauer killed Sutherland. Jack Bauer gets played by no man. If you wake up in the morning, it's Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1138909139149150032006-02-02T14:35:00.000-05:002006-02-02T14:38:59.150-05:00Attention Hardee's: PLEASE stop the stupid cheesy paper commercials. I've had enough seeing two idiots in their pickup truck slobbering all over themselves while shoving sandwiches big enough for three people in their mouth. Like that isn't enough they have to eat the paper also? Give me a break.Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1138908896729673182006-02-02T14:30:00.000-05:002006-02-02T14:34:56.730-05:00Marty Casey & the Lovehammers I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how good Marty Casey's album is. I was anticipating more grunge sounding. The album is definitely not pop and it probably won't be on every radio station in heavy rotation, but the songs are catchy and put together well. I think if the punk rock element of several of the tracks could be toned down about 10% it might Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1138908501063174402006-02-02T14:16:00.000-05:002006-02-02T14:28:21.073-05:00Time to Switch OK, so I haven't posted anything since September of 2005. Sue me. Anyway, since my last post was regarding Rockstar: INXS I figured I might as well follow up on it. Even though I hated JD Fortune early in the competition I have to admit after getting the latest album "Switch" I don't think they could have done much better trying to find a replacement lead singer. The album Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1127258292917877612005-09-20T17:58:00.000-05:002005-09-20T18:20:16.953-05:00The Big Night In next few hours INXS will be a complete band again. Unfortunately, I think it's going to be the wrong person. My fear is that J.D. Fortune is going to win. Sure he is talented, but he is too full of himself. I think he will crash and burn if chosen. I am disappointed the band dropped Suzie from the top three. She has one of the best voices. Her voice would be enough of a reason Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1121972658326308992005-07-21T14:04:00.000-05:002005-07-21T15:46:17.690-05:00Warning: 'iTunes' Attachment Is AIM Worm Anti-virus vendor Trend Micro on Wednesday issued a warning for a new computer worm infecting users of America Online Inc.'s Instant Messenger application. The worm, identified by Trend Micro Inc. as W32/Opanki, spreads by tricking users into clicking on a file named after Apple's popular iTunes music service. "This worm arrives as the file ITUNES.EXE,"Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1121294923755338982005-07-13T17:48:00.000-05:002005-07-13T17:48:43.776-05:00Rock Star:INXS I predict the final two contestants will be Jordis and Ty. Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1117840081925627602005-06-03T18:08:00.000-05:002005-06-03T18:08:01.953-05:00Internet Explorer Default Text Size If Internet Explorer drives you crazy by trying to "help" you by changing the default text size here is the answer! Go to Start>Run, type regedit. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\Scripts Right-click on the Scripts key, choose new>DWORD value, name it Default_IEFontSize. Right-click on Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1102637479809105602004-12-09T19:08:00.000-05:002004-12-09T19:12:47.236-05:00Old Navy I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate the stupid Old Navy commercials with the Christmas carolers! In the name of all that which does not suck, please take these commercials off the air! Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1096659750320614632004-10-01T14:42:00.000-05:002004-10-01T14:56:12.490-05:00FFH - Still The Cross Wednesday I picked up the new FFH CD at Light and Life books. It is, as expected, absolutely fantastic! However, this album is ever so slightly different than previous works. Some of the tracks rock a bit more and I was pleasantly surprised to hear some horns. Track #2, "You Love Me Anyway", sounds like Chicago is backing them up. Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1095879574693845022004-09-19T13:02:00.000-05:002004-09-25T14:04:31.673-05:00Back to the Fifties Another Back to the Fifties Festival in the can! It's amazing how, in mid-September, it can be cool enough for a jacket in the morning and warm enough to make you look forward to air-conditioning. I also need to to remember to use Sun Block next year. You think I would have learned my lesson getting sunburnt every year. Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1095879114352130442004-09-06T13:49:00.000-05:002004-09-22T13:54:08.230-05:00Pathetic, huh? I know, it's pretty pathetic that I haven't posted anything in over eight months! Derk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535250.post-1074083900705612192004-01-14T07:38:00.000-05:002004-01-14T07:39:40.500-05:00How to Increase the Number of Simultaneous Downloads in Internet Explorer By default, MSIE limits you to two downloads at a time (with one in the queue). This will keep the download speeds reasonable. However, if you have a fast connection (such as 1.5Mbps cable modem or DSL connection), you can increase the number. Here's how: Click Start | Run and type regedit to open the Registry EditorDerk Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854332696102134735noreply@blogger.com