R.I.P Jef Raskin: Macintosh Creator Dies at 61

Jef Raskin, a computer interface expert who conceived Apple Computer Inc.'s groundbreaking Macintosh computer but left the company before it came to market, has died. He was 61.

New iPods (Photo and Mini)

Apple came out with new cool colors and sizes.
6GB Mini and 30 GB iPhoto Photo.

Neopets

The world of virtual pets is here, and making waves. Check'em out, they're cute!, and not just for kids! You can feed them Lucky Charms and Cocoa Puffs.
"Neopets® is the greatest Virtual Pet Site on the Internet. With your help, we have built a community of over 70 million virtual pet owners across the world! Neopets has many things to offer including over 160 games, trading, auctions, greetings, messaging, and much much more. Best of all, it's completely FREE!"

Another iTune score! (2 from 5)

Is anyone out there buying up the Pepsi to try and win an iTune?
I am trying to do the math. If you buy a 20 oz. bottle of Pepsi for $1.58 and win a song, you get a cold refreshing soda and an iTune for $1.58. If you buy the same soda and get the "Please Play Again" then you obviously don't get a song.
If you were to go to iTunes musics store and purchase a song for $.99 you would only get a song but would have saved yourself $.58 cents an not had to drink a bottle of sugar/caffeine. Ok, i still cannot do the math. I guess, if you are hankering for a Pepsi product, and just happen to win a song too, then cool. You scored $.57. if you get the "Please Play Again" and you only were wanted to play the game yourself to see if you could win a song, then, you got schnookered.
Anyway, so I guess the lesson is, Have Fun, Drink Pepsi! What a waste this was....

These Guys/Gals Rock!

The Polysics from Tokyo. They played at the Cricket on the Hill on Wednesday.

For All you skiers out there

This is the world's first pop-up topographical mountain ski map.

A Must-have for iPods

The iPed.
An iPod holder that mimics the professional looking desktop characteristics of the iMac G5 / Cinema Display.

All metal construction.
Hard Powder Coat - white or gray
Sole footing for proper desktop compliancy.

Cool!

What Does Valentine's Day mean to you?

How was your heart day?
Was this another "holiday" created for commerce or did it give you a license to give and receive, make up for bad behavior, or just show that special someone that they mean something to you?

What if it means something to one side of the couple, and nothing to the other?
I think single people (mainly women) say they think it is society's way of making more money for retailers. But if they were in a healthy fun relationship, they WOULD enjoy the day. I mean, come on, who wouldn't want an excuse to get flowers, be shown they are loved more, and go out for an expensive dinner?

Another belief, which I almost have to agree with completely, is that IF we are in loving, caring equal relationships, that EVERYDAY we are showering our significant others with love, with the occasional flowers, card, extemporaneous affection, then we wouldn't need this commercial day so that guys can make up for a year of foot-in-the-mouth comments, and women wouldn't wait around hoping that their guy will PULL THROUGH. It all seems to be a big let down no matter which side you are on. Just like New Years Eve, and birthdays. Hmm, I sound bitter. Hmm. Not really. Just observational and reflective.
In any case, just be thoughtful and caring and giving every day and you won't have to worry about "special" days.
Well, I personally like the day, even with the aforementioned paragraph.

This guy has a unique perspective.

XOXO, Dave

Thanks Jay

fuckcitibank.com

Fuck Citibank

I have to tell my story and let you decide:

SHORT VERSION:
I paid off and closed my Citibank card in October 03.
In July 04 GoDaddy.com charged an autorenewal on the CLOSED card, and Citibank allowed it.
----they OPENED my CLOSED account to accept a charge----
I was never notified of this charge by mail or email.
In January 05 I found out about it via their website.
I talked to 6 people over the course of a month at Citibank and they said that autorenewals HAVE to be accepted, even on closed accounts. What the ???
A closed account?
So today, 2.12.05, I paid off my CLOSED account, and my other Citibank account ($537.94) and will never do business with them again.

LONG VERSION:
In July 03, I bought 3 domain names using GoDaddy.com and my Citibank card. I usually buy a few domains when coming up with a business name, so that we can secure them, take the time to decide on a name, and then cancel the domains I decide not to use. I selected "automatic renewal" for the three domains b/c we wanted to be sure to keep them in case one of them was a go. Well, October came around and I refinanced my condo and paid off my credit cards, CANCELLED/CLOSED THEM. The following July 04, Godaddy emailed me and said they were going to auto renew my domains. I did not take action b/c we decided not to use these domains and wanted them to expire and b/c I had CLOSED my Citibank account, I assumed (NEVER assume) the card would not go through and I would forfeit those three domains and all would be fine. Then in January 05, I was on my OTHER citibank account website and noticed that my CLOSED account had a balance of $150 on it. I called Citibank and they said that Godaddy had charged my account. I said "What account, the account is CLOSED?" 7 different customer service reps, a scar on my credit report and 1.5 months later, they would not do anything for me, other than take off the charges and late fees IF, I paid the balance charged. I went over and over with them that WHAT KIND OF COMPANY RE-OPENS A closed ACCOUNT? Bad, bad business. So anyway, I lost it and ended up telling the lady to "Go F**k herself", paid the balance, and paid off my other Citibank balance. I have CLOSED both accounts now, and will NEVER, EVER do business with the bank again!

Does this seem wrong to anyone? After explaining my story to CLA, she took my side and now thinks they are crazy as well.

Thanks for reading.

Hey, that's my car! Now I pummel you.

Gotta love sweet retribution!
Taken from the Rocky Mountain News (2.08.05)

Have iPod? Hide from Bill

"....well then, come out with something better!" "Speaking of curious MP3-player developments: Having an iPod is a cool thing, pretty much wherever you go. Except for one place in particular: Microsoft’s corporate campus in Redmond, Wash. Wired managed to get the scoop on the backlash against the Apple product there from a “high-level manager,” who says, “About 80 percent of Microsoft employees who have a portable music player have an iPod. It’s pretty staggering. This irks the management team no end. … Some people are a bit concerned about being traitors, not supporting the company. They're a bit stealth about it.”

Is “irked” an understatement? The source goes on to say: “These guys are really quite scared. It shows how their backs are against the wall. … Even though it’s Microsoft, no one is interested in what we have to offer, even our own employees.” This last part sounds iffy. I can see the managers being pissed. Scared? Doubtful."

—Posted by Tim Nudd at Adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/

Eat Right!

We started the Body for Life today. CLA has been doing it for years, but on and off. Not too difficult so far. You get to eat 6 times a day and not shabby scraps either. Mmmm, blueberry protien muffins, chili, shakes, and Salmon. All on the list for today. Check it out and see....why it sure beats McD's. Now, just get me to the gym.

iFilm has all the Super Bowl commercials....

here , even the GoDaddy girl!

Super Bowl -- Go Pats!

Chime in and tell me what commercials you liked?
Got bets on the game?
I here that 75% of the commercials are not watered down.
Will we see Paul McCartney's dong?

Too bad, no more anonymous postings

Due to too many anon postings, I am turning it off.
You may sign up for a blogger account, i know, it's an extra usr and pw, but just make up an easy dumb one. Sorry. I really want you all to participate, but with ownership. Thanks. dhg

My Adorable Niece !!!

I can't stop looking at her.

File Your Taxes for Free

You can file your taxes for free here, going through the IRS.GOV tax site
P.S. you will have to click the "Leave IRS Site" button to get to Turbo Tax site. Good luck, and happy filing.

Comments. Sign in hassle?

Is it a big pain to sign in to Blogger to post on these blogs?
or are you just not interested in posting? or do I not post anything that is worth commenting on?
I am turning off the Blogger sign-in for a few days to see. But please post and provide feedback on your reasons.
Thanks, Dave

COOL SKINS

Now I wish I had a 4G iPod. Check these iSkin eVo2's out.

Happy Groundhog Day

Yes, the Groundhog, Punxatawney Phil saw his shadow today. So MAYBE we will finally see some good wintery weather. Learn more about Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.