Monthly Archives: October 2008
Plantronics 222/Woot.com Update
If you read my previous post, you’ll know that I received a defective bluetooth headset. Just as an update to the story, Woot.com, my provider, has graciously refunded my money. Yay, I’m like $14 richer. Later, I’ll describe what Woot … Continue reading
World Series ’08 Champions
Here’s to you, Phillies Yeah… I don’t think Philadelphia or its surrounding areas are going to be getting much sleep tonight. All I hear are horns honking. God bless Philadelphia! Nice try Tampa Bay, you didn’t go down without a … Continue reading
Plantronics 222 Bluetooth Headset: DOA
So, awhile ago, my bluetooth earpiece from motorolla broke. it worked as far as communications, but pressing the buttons (volume, and the main button) did nothing. so I couldn’t pick up/end phone calls without using the phone. Which kind of … Continue reading
360 Problems Already
So about a week now I’ve had my xbox 360. It’s all well in good. But I’ve had a few issues. In the The Force Unleashed, there have been a few probably-game related glitches. The first one involved me getting … Continue reading
I Got My 360
So, yesterday my 360 came. It’s awesome. First off, Microsoft really took care of me. I’m surprised. They were only legally obligated to fix the three red-ring-of-death issue and that is it. Well, they fixed the controller port flaps (they … Continue reading
I Love Office Politics
So, that black mold issue I had? It’s now fixed. It involved one of my coworkers going to the highest ranking manager of the department. He had a little looksie and found my original work order dated July 1st and … Continue reading
Things I Learned Today
OSHA does not render assistance to employees in a public school. You’re supposed to ask your union If you’re not in an union, good luck trying to get safety & health concerns addressed. When you’re tired of waiting.. after months … Continue reading
US Military Rips Away Pet of Deployed US Soldier
I like to call myself a very patriotic person. I’m also very supportive of our military. But something happened fairly recently, that’s just not acceptable. At all. Here’s the story: A US soldier whom had been stop-lossed (enlistment term involuntarily … Continue reading
New in Google Labs: Mail Goggles
I think what I love most about Google is their sense of humour. Yeah, they are a huge corporation, but they know how to have fun. I think their most recent project in Labs is actually meant to be funny, … Continue reading
My XBox 360
I’ve always wanted one… but I haven’t been in the position to be able to just shell out $400+ on it. Well I got one.. for free. No, this isn’t one of thos scams a la freeipods.com. You could say … Continue reading
