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If you were thinking of using Digg’s new URL shortening service to shorten that URL, think again. There has been a backlash on the web over Digg’s new URL shortening service because of the ‘DiggBar’. When someone clicks that URL you shortened, they’re presented with the DiggBar on the top of the page, with the [ READ MORE ]
First, a primer. MacHeist is a program that gives you a bundle of software for a cheap price. The premise of the MacHeist is they start off giving you a couple software packages, and as more and more people buy it, more software becomes “unlocked” when certain benchmarks are met. I’ve never participated in a [ READ MORE ]
Remember, February 14th isn’t about being in a relationship = it’s a day to celebrate your singleness. This is why it is called S.A.D. – Single Awareness Day. In fact, I would say February 14th is worse for people in a relationship than for those not in one. One false move with your S.O. on [ READ MORE ]
Okay, so here’s how to resolve this years college football mess. A 3-round playoff series. First round pits two of the 1-wins who were cutting it too close in their bowl game, Florida, Oklahoma (depends on the outcome of tonights – currently tied) game, and Texas. The winner of that game moves on the play [ READ MORE ]
…I guess I better make some use of it. . That not what I’m writing about. Amazon.com is going to BREAK ME. They make it too damn easy to spend too much money. Here’s the deal. I signed up for Amazon Prime, because I got a month free. Eh. What does thi get me? Free [ READ MORE ]
I feel like I’m in an abusive relationship with Twitter – and Twitter is doing the abusin’. So tonight I fire up my favorite Twitter client, Twhirl, and what do I get? This: Beautiful. Now Twitter is making me feel like I cantt ype and misspelled something logging in. I didn’t. But like an idiot [ READ MORE ]
Okay. Twitter has been up and down all day and it’s getting quite annoying. For those of you not familiar with the service, you esentially tell it what you’re doing, thinking, etc. at the moment. You can access it via SMS, the web, or a number or third part application, such as Twitterific and Twhirl. [ READ MORE ]
So tonight I was browsing around the iTunes (after upgrading some bits of my library to the non-DRM versions, and remembered that I don’t own Daft Punk’s seminal album Discovery. So, with a little money to burn, I decided to look it up on iTunes. It’s there, non-DRM’d for $12.99. Then I decided to give [ READ MORE ]
Umm.. if you’re going to try to phish me, at least use spellcheck. That way I’ll at least somewhat believe you – until I see the link you’re trying to send me to… PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts is our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we [ READ MORE ]
After much gnashing of teeth (and a few tears) I finally got my passport application in today. Hopefully the extra money I paid to have it expedited pays off and I get it in the promised 3-4 weeks. Otherwise I will be an unhappy camper. [ READ MORE ]