Category Archives: Rants

ShamWow, Paper Towels, and Vince Offer

I’ve been talking (a little too much probably) about the commercial for ShamWow lately. The spokesman for the product is a little too abrasive in my view. He seems to be indicating that we’re all idiots unless we own this … Continue reading

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TRANSCRIPT: Verizon Online Tech Support

This should’ve taken 10 minutes to give me my username and password. Instead it turned into a one hour ordeal. Transcript below: Welcome to Verizon Live Chat. Question: PPPoE login information lost. 12:58:26 A Verizon Service Representative will be with … Continue reading

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iPhoto is Frustrating

This happens when I try to print. The themes are in the /Library/Application Support/iPhoto/Themes directory. iPhoto insists that they aren’t installed. All info on the web indicates a reinstallation of the program will fix it. This would be useful if … Continue reading

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Today’s Commute. Angry Driver.

7:21 AM – Janice, southbound, comes to a stop at red light. Makes (legal) right on red. White Chevy Malibu begins sounding horn from northbound side of street before turn lane traffic has begun moving. Malibu races up behind Janice … Continue reading

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Disc burning on a MacBook Pro

I really like my MacBook Pro. It’s a great machine and they’ve made great improvements to their prosumer line of laptops since the Titanium Powerbook. That being said, I am not happy with the poor rigidity of the case in … Continue reading

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