May 2002

Friday, May 31, 2002

Archive 'Em

When you come back to the site tomorrow you'll notice that my new review is up along with my Archived "May 2002" updates. Why do I archive? Well, not only I get bored sometimes but YOU get bored too. And when you get bored you tend to take a nice look around my website. And pretty soon you end up on the Archives page. And you end up spending countless seconds reading archived updates from a year ago. So that's why. Head to Archives if you happen to be in that state of mind. Bored.

 

Also today I am deciding to remind you something. Go try this month's Poll and Forum! What have you to lose? Go now! :) Then go do the Contest because you only have 8 days to submit your entry!

 

Thursday, May 30, 2002

Occasional Reminder

It's only been one out of two of the new forum, and only three people have submitted their thoughts! Come on people! I believe in you! Everyone stop slacking and submit your thoughts! :) You don't have to if you don't feel like it, but you'd miss out on Jared's looney thoughts and gradings at the end of the Forum Awards! You want the award! I know you do. So go to Polls & Forums!

 

I haven't talked about what's new at other AIO sites in a while (bad me!) so I guess I'll do that today. Jared Walczak of OdysseyRadio and Joseph Paul of Blackgaard's Castle have teamed up to bring you a set of VERY interesting (and funny) INS (Interactive Neverending Story). Be sure to head over to Blackgaard's Castle and you too can add chapters to the neverending sagas! Bad me! I haven't even submitted a chapter yet! Don't worry Jared and Joseph!

 

 

Wednesday, May 29, 2002

 

That's Super-Dee-Duper!

I finally started to catch up on my reviewing yesterday! An explosive applause breaks out from the entire globe! This Saturday be sure to check back for my new review of "The Black Veil." I still have to review the newest two episodes, but at least I'm getting somewhere! :)

 

 

Tuesday, May 28, 2002

Change the Linkies!

Today I once again revised the Linkies picture that you can find at the top of your screen. I think it looks nicer than the very small one I had yesterday. If you haven't seen yesterday's then please count that a blessing! :) Let me know what you think at our online Contact Us section.

 

Go vote in the this week's poll... and this month's!

 

 

Monday, May 27, 2002

 

Linkies in the Corner

Today I decided to add a little bit of excitement to this website and added on a Linkies feature at the top of the screen. This has been made for your convenience. I was bored and decided to make it, so it's a Linkie up in the left-hand corner of this page in case you're interested in moving your scroller up. Also I posted a new countdown-type thingy for the contest! Participate if you haven't already! Oh yes, I decided to do away with my old logo for a few weeks and add on a normaler one.. if that's a word.

 

Also today I, along with my cousin, wrote a little something for that new "section" I am working on and won't let anyone know what's going on. Indeed, it makes progress. I just know that in the Summer months I am going to get very bored and... let's just say... write a lot!

 

 

Sunday, May 26, 2002

Peek-a-Boo Poll Now Peeking At You

If you didn't notice, the new weekly poll pops up when you load this page. So if you voted then I'm thankful. If you didn't vote, then by all means, refresh this page! Should I have a pop-up poll or should I have one on the sidebar like I did last week? Let me know on our Contact Us page. Now... go see last week's poll results...to your left!

 

Yesterday "Sheep's Clothing" aired on the radio. Visit www.oneplace.com to listen.

 

 

Saturday, May 25, 2002

Problems Resolved!

Yesterday I was in a panic because my website wasn't working. But today I finally figured out what was wrong. The HTML code had somehow been corrupted and all hope was lost. But I was patient and smart enough to re-create this main page of the site, bring back everything, and save the day!

 

Some of you may have visited the site yesterday and noticed a red page with discouraging words on it. Well never fear! To celebrate the Scoop's quick return, I will dedicate part of my day to writing reviews of "The Black Veil," "Twisting Pathway," and "Sheep's Clothing!" I won't necessarily write them all...

 

Thursday, May 23, 2002

The Silver Chair

It's definitely one of C.S. Lewis' better Chronicles of Narnia. Have you ever read it? I know this isn't AIO-related, but it's definitely Radio Theater-related. Recently, the dramatized version of this book was released from Focus on the Family Radio Theater. I'd suggest purchasing it AND the other Chronicles currently out. There's only one more Chronicle to dramatize and I don't want you to be left out! You can get more information at www.radiotheatre.com. Also you can head over to OnePlace and listen to episodes there. I don't really suggest listening on the internet because it's the radio version, not the real version. When you purchase one, you get no interruptions, linked scenes, and a lot more. It feels like you're at a movie!

On another note, yesterday I was rather upset about something at school. I prayed about it long and hard yesterday and thanks to the Lord, I am back in my group! My teacher told me today that he believed my story and trusts me for my morals during class. It's amazing the things you have to put up with in public schools. (See yesterday's post)

 

Wednesday, May 22, 2002

Finding Out Your Friends Were Using You...

That's exactly what I found out today during school. I had to make a PowerPoint presentation for my gym final, and as always I got stuck doing all the work. Guess what? I slaved over the entire PowerPoint presentation! And guess what else happened today? My "friends" in gym class kicked me out of the group because I wasn't doing any work! The teacher doesn't believe me because the presentation was all done on one of my group member's names, not mine. Now I have to work BY MYSELF and make ANOTHER PowerPoint slideshow! Isn't that irritating? Well that isn't AIO-related, but that's how I'm feeling today. Dooped.

Choose your friends wisely.

 

Tuesday, May 21, 2002

Jacob the Procrastinator!

Where does the time go? It seems like there's always a new episode to set me behind in my reviewing! If you're one of those kinds of people who enjoy reading my famous ramblings over in Reviews, never fear! I think my laziness will be gone within the week. I will stop procrastinating! I will stop blaming my procrastination! I will set myself free once again. I still have to review "The Black Veil," so wish me luck!

Listen to the new sound clip!

 

Monday, May 20, 2002

Trouble in Timbuktu!

If you haven't noticed yet, my new sound byte, "The Odyssey Tattler" is now up and ready to be enjoyed! I posted it yesterday, and fans seem to be really enjoying it. Is there trouble in Timbuktu for Constance Kendall? I think so! Did she kill Robert Mitchell? Listen to the new clip by simply going to the top left of this page. Today I took the initiative to set a side a new page on this site for the Sound Byte Archives. Go visit if you haven't seen any previous clips. I posted one last week in case you didn't know.

There's a new weekly poll up at your left. Go vote! Check out the poll results from last week also.

 

Sunday, May 19, 2002

New Sound Clip! Listen Now!

A few days ago I mentioned that I am working on a new sound clip! And I have now finished it since then! Now  you'll be able to hear a comical adaptation of Robert Mitchell's death. Don't worry, Connie doesn't actually care that Mitch died. Be sure to visit the top left of this page to listen in Windows Media Player and/or Realplayer! I'm sure you'll all enjoy it. Also I have gotten a nice head start on the new section I have been talking about for some time.

Vote in this week's poll at the left and then go listen to yesterday's new Odyssey at oneplace.com! Sorry my site was down yesterday. A scheduled downtime took place. I updated the navigation bar above as well.

 

Saturday, May 18, 2002

Server Schedule

My site server is down again today.

 

Friday, May 17, 2002

Sound Bytes Continue!

Yesterday I took the initiative to begin working on a new sound byte! This time it will actually be interesting to listen to! Check possibly Saturday to hear it. That's tomorrow. If not, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday you'll hear it. I am working on a fake news shocker, so anything can happen!

On another note, be sure to vote in this week's poll to your left. I'll change it every week and post the results.

 

Thursday, May 16, 2002

Server Trouble

Before writing today's column I checked my site server and they're having problems. Check back tomorrow.

 

Wednesday, May 15, 2002

Impromptu Silliness

Up in the left-hand corner of this page is now a new Odyssey Scoop sound byte! Go listen now! Just look for the bouncing radio up there. :) I got a little bored yesterday and decided I needed something to do, so that's what I did. Go listen. By the way, it is very impromptu. :) If you listen you'll actually get to hear ME talking in my REAL voice for THREE minutes! I am actually revealing what I sound like!

 

Tuesday, May 14, 2002

QuickLinks http://

As you'll soon notice right below this column, there is a new image that I suddenly got in the mood to design today. Like it? I'll probably update it weekly (whenever there's a site addition at least). So check it out and also sign the guestbook if you haven't done so yet!

 

Monday, May 13, 2002

Take a Strange Survery!

In a few days or weeks I will be posting a very strange survey. You can take it if you want, and you can answer to the best of your ability! I'll let you know what's up later. Except it's the truth to say that it will be indeed a STRANGE survey. It must be another one of those Jacob Isom stunts!

 

Sunday, May 12, 2002

Polls & Forums Awaits Participation

If you haven't noticed, the Odyssey Scoop Forum Awards are now up. But have you also noticed that a new Poll and a new Forum are up as well? If not, then go participate there. So far we only have one person who has actually participated this month.

 

Saturday, May 11, 2002

Be the First to Navigate the World!

World? World? This website is the world? Uh... no. But it is an Adventures in Odyssey website! Today I updated all the website pages to match a different design! Check out the whole site! We have some new features, such as the online way to Contact Us (a great way to let us know your comments in the convenience of this website instead of emailing us), and the Radio Theater page is a bit different. Now instead of going halfway home when clicking on the link, you actually go all the way home. If you've seen the site before you know what I mean. :) Also we have a new Newsletter signup section that will remain permanently. Don't forget to try out our new Forum and Poll this month!

Let me know if you think I should change my navigation bar to a different color on our Contact Us page. It's easier than emailing us!

 

Friday, May 10, 2002

Tomorrow... Navigate Your Way Easier!

If finally went through with it and decided to update the Scoop navigation bar on the interior of the site. Tomorrow you'll be able to see the Scoop in a new way. The navigation links are a little different. But... should I change the normal red we have already to a blue color? It's all up to you. Email us with your comments in our new Contact Us section. You can contact us in the comfort of the site! :) Check back tomorrow!

If I offended anybody in my AIO Dougboy joke yesterday, don't be. I thought it was a comical picture. I received it in an email forward but didn't realize the detrimental damage it could have on the Scoop readers.

 

Thursday, May 9, 2002

Red and Yellow, Back to BLACK!

Exactly two days ago I happened to mention to you that this site will be transferring its design to a white background. I was wrong! Forget anything I said! I am going to continue with black background, but I will be revising the navigation bar soon with a few new things and a better logo. More information will be provided.

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2002

AIO Doughboy Gets Burnt in the Oven

Round 1, set two is on the list for the next AIO Wheel of Fortune, but I seem to be having some technical difficulties getting my AIO Doughboy (the new host) cooked properly. Click here to see what's up with me. Where am I going wrong? I just thought I'd give you a funny thing to see today. :)

 

Tuesday, May 7, 2002

Red and Yellow, Black and... WHITE?

After all this time of being an Odyssey website with black background, The Odyssey Scoop has now decided to go through yet another redesign. White background? Yes. I plan on having a white background. What will the design look like? Well take a look at this page! There's a small hint! The interior pages of this site will be similar, but not the same as this page. Stay tuned for further updates on this matter. I can thank my cousin and Joshua Shelly for helping me make up my mind on this idea. :)

 

Monday, May 6, 2002

When Your Life Flashes Before Your Eyes: Mine Did.

If you're an AIO webmaster or just a webmaster in general, your life flashes before your eyes when you lose files for your website. And that's what happened to me yesterday! I had entered an HTML code in order to place the Newsletter Signup on this page, and the next time I opened my editing program everything went bizzerk! I had doubles of some of the boxes and there were three of the same daily update! Don't ask me why, but it did something. All the problems are now fixed, Thank God.

On another note, I hope you're all enjoying the new title, "Afternoon Tea" better than "24/7" as a name.

 

Sunday, May 5, 2002

I Can't Stick With Names for Long!

If you haven't noticed, I changed the name of my daily column once again! It was once the 24/7 column and now it is called "Afternoon Tea." Hmm... how long will this title last? If that teapot annoys you let me know. :) All I gotta say is... it's a Jacob Isom idea. No one else has this kind of mind. Also I removed a few things from the sidebar and added a newsletter signup on this page if you're interested. Go sign up for the newsletter! Also there is a cool new survey at the bottom of the left column! Go vote!

 

Saturday, May 6, 2002

Such Excitement.

I have absolutely nothing exciting to report today. Wow... maybe something will be up tomorrow.

 

Friday, May 3, 2002

The Odyssey Scoop Forum Awards!

It's been about two months since the latest forum started here at the Odyssey Scoop, and it's time to wind it down and release all the Scoop fans' opinions! Since we are winding down and releasing this information, Jared Walczak was so kind enough to turn the Polls & Forums section into a mini contest. Will this happen every Scoop forum? We don't know? If you want it then Jared will do it. :) Tomorrow you'll be reading Jared's comments, analyzations, and riddicules on every Forum participant! Check back here tomorrow! It'll be an interesting thing to see! Be sure to check out the ad below.

Don't worry, we'll have another Eugene translation forum going on this month in case you're interested! People seem to really get into this! On another note, go listen to a small, corny production called "John's Chickens" at the Town Hall. (Jared Walczak strikes again!) You can find it under a recent post called "Bored? Need Odyssey-related Oddness? Click here!".

 

Thursday, May 2, 2002

Oh Stop It!

You know what? I was listening to a BTV episode on Saturday (if you can figure out which one that is then... Bravo), and I realized that I wasn't pleased with the episode that much. Why wasn't I pleased? Well, maybe it's just me, but in one or two of the BTV episodes it seems like AIO is making fun of Bible stories. The way in which the characters in the Bible story act and talk gives me a funny feeling. I think that Adventures in Odyssey needs to take better care when producing BTV's because a little kid out there might just get the same inference I made. "B-TV:Grace" is probably the most disrespectful Bible story episode... go listen to it if you taped it off the radio when it first played. I think you'll agree with me. (I enjoy BTV shows, I really do. Don't make the inference that I don't.

 

Wednesday, May 1, 2002

Out With April Showers, In With May Flowers...

Yes, it's that time again. The time that bees remember to come out of where they were hiding all winter, the time when birds come up to where we live and sing pretty songs, and the time when everyone wants to be outside. Goodbye April! Bring on the month of May!

A rather sappy paragraph if I do say so myself. But AIO WOF wasn't sappy this round! That's right! We have our winners! Click here to see who won, or visit the link at the top of the screen when you're ready. (It's interesting to note that OdysseyFan didn't even watch this round.) I'm not sure when I will begin round 11, or should I call that round 1 of set two? Next round the "AIO Doughboy" will be our new host. Don't ask me questions because you know it's gonna be something bizarre. :) If you're interested in reading any of April's archives, click here. There's also a link below.

 

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