http://mikebridge.net my little soapbox of tech (r)evolution Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:15:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://mikebridge.net/?p=154 http://mikebridge.net/?p=154#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:15:00 +0000 Mike Bridge http://mikebridge.net/?p=154

Calling all old computers and peripherals - have someone bring you to Downers Grove on Sept 16th from 5 – 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/b1uNMK #cwug #

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so, comcast, i've sat here all day waiting for the technician to arrive to install a cable card, no call, nothing, what a waste of a day. #

oh, thats how it works comcast, you reschedule my install to another day without contacting me? wonderful. why do i pay you again? #

So comcast rescheduled because they don't have cablecards. why did they give me a confirmation call on my saturday install on friday then? #

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Annoyed that SEP interferes with customized template deployment of VMs. Will have to redo software install order to make it play nice. #

iphone users: http://bit.ly/b455Y8 (free app to enable the emoji keyboard on your iphone - install app, toggle emoji, delete app) #

guess whose upstairs faucet leaks? looks like its the faucet itself, not the pipes (i never liked it anyways, time to find a new one!) #

changed the oil and cabin air filter in my car. #

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so, who all is eagerly awaiting starcraft 2 tomorrow? #

and on the four thousandth, five hundredth and first day since the original game came out, the sequel is finally released (starcraft 2). #

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Pleasant surprise 1: my direct deposit is active already. Surprise 2: weekly paychecks. #

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so, comed, whats up? my usual electrical bill is $60, this month its $250? #

it seems that some blockbuster stores are selling tivoHD's for $99. decent deal, in the end costs about the same as a DVR from cable co #

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guess it was light fixture day. bought 3 new floor lamps (1 for bedroom, 2 for living room) and a new overhead light for top of the stairs. #

Truth: http://xkcd.com/763/ #

First day of work. Work phone, work laptop, big list of servers & functions. Very exciting. #

fring update for iphone allows video calling over 3G (take that facetime requiring wifi!) #

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interesting, did not know you could use m.google.com/sync from your smartphone to control which calendars sync OTA to your handset #

Hulu+ app out for Iphone's http://bit.ly/bJ1Ncf PS3 update due next month. nice. maybe i can drop comcast once tivo supports it... #

Well, it wasn't an offer from who I was expecting an offer from, but I did get a job offer today. #

So, I accepted the job offer, I start 8am July 9th @ Prairie Materials in Bridgeview as a Junior Systems Administrator. #

Last nights futurama was awesome. Yes, I am posting this to twitter from an eyephone, err, iPhone. #

Target has new Xbox 360 Arcade units for $130 + receive a $30 gift card. #

I can see at least 5 different fireworks shows from my backyard. #

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new season of futurama starts on comedy central this thursday! #

Fedex dropped off my new phone. It's very shiny. And way faster than my old one. #

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anyone got a spare AT&T GSM phone i could borrow for 1.5 weeks? #

in-store iPhone4 reservations go through fast on the new Apple Store App for iOS, still can't successfully preorder the new shiny though. #

Sold my iphone 3g to pay for an iphone 4, almost breaks even. limping for 9 days with an ancient blackberry (thanks dan!) #

Xbox 360 Arcade ~$99 ($150 w/ $50 gift card) @ Walmart June 13-20 http://bit.ly/91llFX #

why does sports illustrated hate hockey so much? http://yhoo.it/9J0qKK #

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Comcast rather sucks this morning. No cable, no TV, and the automated responder on phone support hangs up after 15 seconds. #

netflix on iphone this summer, nice. but the possible bandwidth usage for that makes the new ATT data plans less attractive... #

Guess I missed the announcement of the (re)release of tweetie/Twitter for iPhone. Seems nice so far. #

Woot, Hawks win! #

98% and 100% on my 70-236 (exchange 2007) practice tests. submitted my request for a test voucher. #

Test passed. I'm now a MCTS for exchange 2007. 2 more tests to go (for MCITP Server 2008) #

the 'tropical hurricane' sorbet is in the freezer to harden to scoopable-ness. mango, papaya, pineapple, coconut, hint of lime & tangerine #

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after reading this: http://bit.ly/ceSInS my first reaction was: strawberry rice krispie treats? yum! #

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So, the transformer (ComEd, not Optimus) in my backyard just caught fire a little bit. Fire dept's been here already, now 2 wait 4 Comed #

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$10 flights on jetblue May 11-12: http://www.jetblue.com/deals/ten-years/ #

one of the best games, EVER, is free until May 24th: http://store.steampowered.com/freeportal/ #

Not only is it free until May 24th, it also works on Windows & Macs now! http://store.steampowered.com/freeportal/ #

Passed 70-680, now on to studying for 646 and 648! #

talk about quick turnaround, my 70-680 is showing on my MCP transcript already (but the MCTS for it is not, weird). #

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and now, back to classes for 2 weeks. finished 2 tests last week, got a new certification, now onto 3 tests & 4 new certifications! #

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Took a practice test for the 2nd test I want to pass this week, didn't study at all yet, and got a 67% (passing on the real version is 70%) #

Passed 70-290, now to study for 70-291 #

95% & 98% on my 70-291 practice tests, requested my voucher, hopefully it shows up on friday, so I can schedule the real test on saturday! #

70-291 Voucher in hand, test scheduled for 1pm tomorrow. #

70-291 passed, all 4 requirements now complete for my MCSA on Server 2003. #

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