Ok, now that is just TOO cool.
Unfortunately for me, I use a Mac at work, and a PC at HOME for gaming…. this device is Winders-only.Â
How sad is it that there’s actually a device like this? ….. and that I’d think it’s awesome?
Heh.
Archive: May, 2005
MacNN | Jobs previews iTunes 4.9 at “All Things Digital�
MacNN | Jobs previews iTunes 4.9 at “All Things Digital�:
Among the advertised features — built-in podcasting support.
Is it me, or does anyone else not get podcasting?
IÂ suppose it’d be useful if I were commuting on a vehicle which I didn’t have to drive, but when I’m drivin, I pretty much avoid talk-radio as much as possible.
I’ve tried listening to a few podcasts, but in general, they’re exactly what you’d expect — amateurish. Why would I choose to listen to someone ramble on when i’ve got nearly 6k songs on the same device?
Perhaps I just haven’t found the right one?
Essential Bookmarks for web-developers
Essential Bookmarks for web-developers: maxi edition | Essential bookmarks for web-developers:
Just adding a great resource to my site — I’ve had it open for days in OmniWeb, but I haven’t gone through the links — may as well have an entry about it so I can refer back to it later.
People Are Idiots: Car Mechanic
As I was heading out to lunch yesterday w/ the boys, we were about to hop in my car when I noticed the back left tire was flat.
Not low… flat.
Nuts.
“Ooh! Time to try out my Infiniti Road-side assistance!� (free w/ the purchase of the car)
Lo & behold, Infiniti came through and got the spare onto the car w/ no complaints — all part of buying from an “upscaleâ€? maker.
Later in the afternoon, I head to NTB (National Tire & Battery) to have the flat fixed (it had a huge nail poked through the tread) after confirming that it should be an easy fix (and it was, but that’s not the point of this story). I arrived at about 3 in the afternoon, went to the reading room, sat and played my PSP for a while.
Time seemed to pass pretty quickly, and before I knew it, 2 hours had passed. I wasn’t getting skipped in line — the only people leaving were the ones that were there before I arrived — they were just really slow. *sigh*
Looking out the waiting room window, I had a clear view of the car bay, and when I saw my car roll into the bay nearest the window, I knew it would only take a few minutes to get me back on the road.
I’ll admit it…. I’m a bit narcissistic:Â I stood up, looked out the window to admire how the newly-tinted windows looked.
WHAT THE FUCK? THIS CLOWN’S LIFTED MY CAR BY THE SIDE SKIRT MOLDING!!!!Â
*sigh*
Yes, the manager apologized like nobody’s business.
Yes, they signed a document stating they’d pay for it to be fixed.
Yes… people are idiots.
The way men work
I’m always telling people that men are just simple animals — barely a step or two above cavemen, really.
If you want us to know something, tell us. Be direct about it. Subtleties are generally lost on us.
This weekend, right after washing the family cars, my neighbor offered to buy one of them (we have four… there are only two of us, but …. well, we’re idiots). Knowing that wifee and I had already agreed to sell the “extrasâ€?, I agreed and offered the it’s-a-deal handshake.
I done good! Me sold car! Ooga ooga!
Triumphant, I declared victory over said car to wifee!
Wifee not happy? Her am mad? Me don’t get.
Turns out that the talks we shared while we walked our doggies where she mused about how nice it’d be to have a convertible again, or her comments on how much petrol the Ãœber-SUV drinks were actually signs that she’d decided to hold off on selling the car. Signs that Cave Man didn’t properly read.
Putting it down in writing, and having licked my wounds, it makes sense NOW. Last night, after seeing wifee’s face, it didn’t.
*sigh*
baltimoresun.com – Production of ‘Chappelle’s Show’ suspended
baltimoresun.com – Production of ‘Chappelle’s Show’ suspended:
What the?
This unexpected turn deprives the network of one of its most valuable properties, a sketch-comedy series with a raw, satirical edge that became a critical and popular hit.
Extremely popular? Check.
Last summer Comedy Central signed Chappelle to a deal reportedly worth $50 million for a third and fourth season.
Financial backing? Check.
The two-year agreement also allowed Chappelle to develop other programming for the cable channel
Binding contract? Check.
his series’ first-season DVD sold more than 2 million copies
Proven profitability? Check.
Last season the show was nominated for three Emmys, including outstanding comedy series
Critical acclaim? Check.
Production of the popular Comedy Central series “Chappelle’s Showâ€? has been suspended and its third season’s premiere indefinitely delayed.
Uhhh….
Comedy Central issued a statement Wednesday, saying: “All parties are optimistic that production will resume in the near future.�
WTF? Did I miss something? This should have been is a done deal: why aren’t they telling us WHY the show’s been suspended?
My Bitches!
Heh.. I know what you were thinking.
Wifie took the rest of the week off, and we’ve been wanting to get “The Girlsâ€? to the park to run some energy out of ‘em, so she took the opportunity to do just that.
This isn’t the best picture of our lab, but her ears are tucked back and she looks out of breath (the little doggie has more endurance) :)
Awesome pictures!
007 Tintz0r
Yep — I finally got it done. :)
I’m a little blah about it, though: MD state law only allows 35% (the amount of light that gets through — lower numbers = darker tint), which is about enough tint to not be able to distinguish facial features, but not quite dark enough to hide the outlines of a person’s head. I’ll post some pics tonight; possibly sooner. (Edit: pic added)
I’d like to go darker w/ it, but I remember my brother-in-law being pulled over quite frequently. He had a red Civic coupe w/ rims, lowered, neon lights, etc etc…. I’m sure that had quite a bit to do w/ it, too. The difference, I feel, is that I’m a long-haired man who has that “out of townâ€? look about himself — I don’t get “breaksâ€? when I get pulled over. I never get asked, “You know how fast you were going?â€? or “Where’s the fire?â€? or told “I’m gonna give you a warning this time.â€?
Instead, the first words out of the cop’s mouth are “License, registration and proof of insurance.â€? And they usually ask the question from about my 7 o’clock — NEVER at 9. I’m not sure if you recognize the significance or implication of that — it’s a tactic that keeps the officer out of reach/sight of their suspect — the cop fears I’m a violence risk.
The next words I hear: “I’m fining you ___; your court date is _____. Slow it down.â€? Keep in mind, I’ve been very, very careful to not get another ticket (it’s been a long while), but that’s because the lesson was hammered home long ago.
Non-white men don’t get breaks w/ the cops.
My wife? She ALWAYS get a break, but then, she’s beautiful and has the most incredible set of … eyes (those, too).
I got a little off-topic here — I was going to talk about how the whole DC sniper thing has me a little paranoid, and the James Bond, super agent tint angle, but I’ve instead made this about prejudice.
Kinda makes my other points look stupid. Damn. I wanted to talk about James Bond.
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