Remember that awfully catchy song, Cotton Eye Joe by that band Rednex? Don’t pretend you are unfamiliar of it. It’s that ‘tune you hopped around to with some dreadful line-dancing after consuming a few too many jars at a friend’s house, or at some sort of barn dance fundraiser.

Their new song, Devil’s on the Loose, was not found in the iTunes Store after release this week, and it wasn’t on 7Digital, nor was it found in one of the “traditional” locations, such a record shop. The song was released for free on the über-notorious torrent website, The Pirate Bay. The band aren’t looking for cash, only donations, if you’d like. After all, they are selling the band too. They might as well, because the band are already subjects of fraud- from previous members. Oh dear.

“Swagga’ Like Us”

One artist I am looking forward to hearing more from is MIA. She’s hitting the scene again this Spring with her newest record, which is apparently not like Kala. She was highly recognised for “Paper Planes” taken from the 2008 release- with great publicity received for its presence in movies such as Pinapple Express and most notably, Slumdog Millionaire.

“Ring Ring”

I’ve got to get one of these. It’s called “The O.R.B.”, and it’s a Bluetooth ring. One minute, you’re looking stylish with your silver piece of hand jewellery; then it’s a headset. You open it up, put  it on your ear, and ‘Hey Presto’, you’re chatting to your colleague. Next, you put your ring back on, until you get a text. Never fear- just leave it on and glance down to your finger- your text messages and reminders rotate across a built in screen when you need them. Its so simple, and *so* cool. Plus, it’s only around €89, apparently.

I first recommended Tik Tok by Ke$ha – some time ago, before it started to be listened to, before it was released, and well before radio stations began to put the track on rotation. Now, one week after her debut album was released, the song I first spoke about breaks music records by being the most downloaded song in the American Charts in one week- a whopping 610,000. This is the most tracks ever, by any artist. The debut album, Animal, is already making its way into the Irish charts. Remember, she’s only 22.

I hate to say I told you so:

This is going to be a track that’ll go huge in the charts when released

And I said that way back in October on the Blog, and weeks before.

Now, who’s next.

photo credit: stevegarfield

It’s been another week, and maybe some more ramblings in cyberspace or in the real-world. Here are a list of things that I did, up-to

	Listened to 10 songs. Death Cab for Cutie – Crooked Teeth Imogen Heap – Goodnight and Go Cansei de Ser Sexy – Alcohol Modest Mouse – Dashboard (Live) Vampire Weekend – Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa Klaxons – Golden Skans Lady GaGa – Beautiful, Dirty, Rich The Bravery – An Honest Mistake Cansei de Ser Sexy – Off the Hook Cut Copy – Lights & Music
	Published 2010: Time To Type..
	Feck this Friday Night telly. Pub it is. [davidokeeffe]
	Is it the snow that makes the Guinness nicer? [davidokeeffe]
	‘The usual, Ken’ [davidokeeffe]
	Shared davidokeeffe: http://twitpic.com/x9u36 I’m loving this pint..
	http://twitpic.com/x9u36 – I’m loving this pint. [davidokeeffe]
	Shared davidokeeffe: http://twitpic.com/x9u36 I’m loving this pint..
	I think it’s only appropriate that I bring my surfboard up to the mountains tomorrow for a slip and a slide. [davidokeeffe]
	Did you see the man snotting himself on ice on the RTE News? Bloody priceless! [davidokeeffe]
	Afternoon! I’m heading outside to act stupid on a surfboard in the snow. [davidokeeffe]
	I’m at Firhouse (Firhouse, Dublin). http://4sq.com/73OeyV [davidokeeffe]
	I just unlocked the "Newbie" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/8jTuU2 [davidokeeffe]
	Published My Social Problem.
	My Social Problem http://goo.gl/fb/RigY #uncategorized #foursquare #twitter [davidokeeffe]
	Apparently my local county council are turning the water off. Madness. A bit of snow and Ireland goes crazy. [davidokeeffe]
	Might be no harm, people in South and West Dublin, to fill a few pots in case of shortage. [davidokeeffe]
	Car stuck in snow. Sand to the rescue. It’s a Fecking Car Park! [davidokeeffe]
	Shopping for supplies… (@ Tesco) http://4sq.com/6CTPu3 [davidokeeffe]
	Excellent! – RT @eolai: http://twitpic.com/xd6u5 – Glenaulin snows. [davidokeeffe]
	South Dublin County Council water is being turned off for 48 hours, apparently. [davidokeeffe]
	"All water supplies in South Dublin County area are operating but may be operating at a reduced pressure level" (S.Dub.C.Council). [davidokeeffe]
	That’s from the South Dublin County Council website, at 10.30am, but I have been told otherwise: previous information/tweets, since. [davidokeeffe]
	That guy on the Vodafone advert really wasted his money on the snow machine for Christmas. [davidokeeffe]
	What’s going on with the water? It’s still flowing for me… [davidokeeffe]
	"The Chronicles of Narnia": Not magical- just irritating. Nothing worse than annoying little posh kids. [davidokeeffe]
	Ice T on ‘All Star Mr. And Mrs’. Oh cringe. [davidokeeffe]
	‘Ladies and Gentlemen, Ice and Coco’ [davidokeeffe]
	Time for some posh cheese. [davidokeeffe]
	Hello Roquefort. Lets have some of you. [davidokeeffe]
	Oh dear. That really is quite bad. Especially with beer. [davidokeeffe]
	Port Salut. You’ll do. [davidokeeffe]
	Now for something entirely different: Philadelphia! [davidokeeffe]
	RT @xfm: …Camfield has BRAND NEW FEEDER SONGS and is chatting to Grant. And has tickets to special shows! [davidokeeffe]
	Who ever said that Twitter was full of mundane messages. Posh cheese is highly relevant. [davidokeeffe]
	I love how people eat posh cheese with cheap crackers. Or, is that just me? Here’s some Wensleydale, with a Ryvita. [davidokeeffe]
	Oh, @4oD, how you complete me. [davidokeeffe]
	Remember ‘Balls of Steel’, that kinda’ rubbish Friday night Channel 4 show? After a few beers, it’s funny. [davidokeeffe]
	I really would kill to mix some dirty bangin’ drunken tunes. [davidokeeffe]
	Quality tunes but a smile on my face. Currently remixing David Guetta. [davidokeeffe]
	Just look at Play TV on @TV3Ireland. We’re counting numbers on scantly clad arses. This is hilarious! [davidokeeffe]
	Turn on G.O.L.D. – Teleshopping. It’s the ‘Space Bag’. [davidokeeffe]
	Ever since I slagged S*p*a*c*e Bags a few minutes ago, I’ve had new spam-tastic followers. Feck off. [davidokeeffe]
	Right, I’m going to make a like a banana and split. Night all. Xx [davidokeeffe]
	Good Afternoon! [davidokeeffe]
	I just became the mayor of Firhouse on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/73OeyV [davidokeeffe]
	I’ve a strange craving today for a Teddy’s Ice Cream. It really is the best 99 Cone in Dublin. [davidokeeffe]

If it’s Web 2.0, I’ve probably got an account on it. Or, I’ve given it a whirl, or sampled it once and stopped, due to lack of interest in it. I’m talking about the websites that are making us more social, apparently. Sure, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and the like, but they are big players, and very well recognised.

Yesterday, however, I’ve started using trying Foursquare- a new(ish) kind of service where you are truly mobile and connecting with the real world and real people- unlike most of the other websites and their virtual activities and behaviour. Foursquare is essentially a geosocial service, where you “check-in” your location and give an optional message with it. Your “check-in” is posted on your website account, and it’s shared among friends and those who care to look at your travels. Optionally, it’s shared on your other online identities. You are rewarded with “badges” when you earn certain statuses, such as being a “newbie”, Which I, and every other member, received on their first “check-in”. Also, if you are a regular at a certain location, or a certain establishment, you are registered as a “Mayor”. Unlike other websites, they somewhat force you to be active and mobile- as you cannot check in from your desktop- you must use the applications for the iPhone, Android or the wapsite. Some are regarding this service as groundbreaking, and that it will be as big as Twitter, which I have a strong love for.

Do I see myself sticking with Foursquare? Maybe. The only problem is the ability to update and “check-in”. Let me explain:

I don’t have a fixed rate data plan (at the moment) on my phone, so I would be paying for a charge of €0.99 for each daythat I would like to access the wapsite to check-in. This would prove very costly if I were to check-in each day. Secondly, it’s a far richer experience if using a mobile handset, such as an iPhone, compared to the wap version. I don’t have one of these- I’ve got a Sony Ericsson W995 phone- which I wouldn’t trade. If a java application existed, that would help, as I could connect via WiFi from my phone when I arrived at a location. There is free internet in Starbucks, so I would be constantly checking-in there. If there were SMS update services, similar to Agtweet (for Twitter), I’d be sorted.

So, in short; I hope to stay, and probably will, on Foursquare. If you’re on it, please share you’re experience.

photo credit: dpstyles™

Hello. So, the first post of 2010. Only 8 days late.

As you probably may have seen on my tweet a few days ago, I am trying to push myself back into the Blogging and general Twittering, along with all my other bits and pieces I do. However, due to my sheer laziness over Christmas, and my short break from everything, I’ve found it hard to get back into the swing of things. I intended to write a meaningful and semi-decent post today, but that has also gone out the window.

So, despite the fear of being another nonsensical blogger, who just posts viral shite. Just because I’m too tired now to thing about things to write about, here is some viral shite. However, it’s not so shite.

The 100 Greatest Hits of YouTube in 4 Minutes was created by the lovely folks, Hadouken!, and it highlights in visual form the finest clips from the site, ever. Plus, it’s actually very very good. Usually, these complation videos are rubbish, uploaded by users because they are trying to get their hands on precious “views”, but this video is excellent. 4 million people have seen it, and it’s got 12,000 ratings, so people are loving it.

Okay, this time I will promise to write more often.

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In Brief:

Ghetto Grannies: Check these guys out, and vote for them.

Wossy, I’ll miss you.

Laugh, cringe, and laugh some more: One of the finest episodes of The Inbetweeners, on 4oD