“groovy mother” :: Entries for week beginning September 9, 2007

September 15, 2007

Another reason we must keep Lowell next season: his at-bat music is Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” Also, he is awesome.

Posted to Twitter at 7:04 p.m.

If the TV announcers give an update on Youk’s status, can someone DM me? Ta!

Posted to Twitter at 5:45 p.m.

September 14, 2007

Headed to The Field for what we in the trade refer to as “beer”

Posted to Twitter at 7:54 p.m.

The following is a list of things I hate: Microsoft, Windows, USB Audio, the Windows Registry, Hitler. And Hitler isn’t *that* bad.

Posted to Twitter at 2:48 p.m.

Rogue Amoeba - Transfer Ringtones With MakeiPhoneRingtone

Free app from Rogue Amoeba which marks AAC files as “Ringtones” as far as iTunes is concerned. Tested last night, and I now have a lovely chunk of Arctic Monkeys playing when I get called.

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Filed under : iPhone : ringtones : rogue amoeba

Of course, come back to me after this weekend and see if I’m still feeling smug…

Posted to Twitter at 2:12 a.m.

A magic-number-decrease through Yankee-loss is the most satisfying kind of magic-number-decrease.

Posted to Twitter at 2:11 a.m.

September 13, 2007

Seeing how much people are charging for tickets for Saturday’s Sox/Yankees game. Still not even considering selling our seats!

Posted to Twitter at 4:26 p.m.

CD Purchase: Emma Pollock - Watch the Fireworks

Satisfaction - People-Powered Customer Service

Satisfaction has launched. It’s a great idea — Give customers a place to discuss their experiences, problems and ideas, and give the companies the chance to join in the conversation.

Filed under : customer service : satisfaction : social software

September 12, 2007

Interpol, Agannis Arena

Filed under : agannisarena : concert : interpol

seeing Interpol. Keep thinking they’re playing a song I know, then realize it’s *another* song that sounds like one I know!

Posted to Twitter at 10:02 p.m.

CD Purchase: Original TV Soundtrack - Life on Mars

CD Purchase: BBC Radio Collection - I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue Live

CD Purchase: BBC Radio Collection - I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue 10

iUnlock released: the first free, open source iPhone SIM unlock software - Engadget

Free hacks are now circulating to unlock your iPhone so it’ll work with any GSM SIM-card. Think I might try this tonight, before Apple release a “fix” to stop you doing it.

Filed under : apple : gsm : iPhone

Attempts to install a Blu-Ray drive in my desktop PC were genuinely as futile and painful as the anti-DRM protesters claim. DO NOT WANT!

Posted to Twitter at 11:38 a.m.

Tap Tap Revolution: the fast-tapping iPhone music game

Best game so-far for the iPhone. And once again I say: If this is the awesomeness unleashed by reverse-engineering, imagine what might be possible if Apple ever get around to releasing a proper development environment for the iPhone.

Filed under : apple : games : iPhone : tap tap revolution

It’s taking all my willpower to go to bed now, instead of staying up to watch the next episode of Heroes. GODDAMN this is a good show!

Posted to Twitter at 12:05 a.m.

September 11, 2007

Today is my dept’s “summer” outing/BBQ. Due to weather, I’ve opted to sit around at home watching Heroes instead. Good choice, methinks.

Posted to Twitter at 12:27 p.m.

September 10, 2007

CD Purchase: Kate Nash - Made of Bricks

Not going to the Sox game now, but I’m still going to pass on WebInno. Next time, webchums!

Posted to Twitter at 6:27 p.m.

Incidentally, it should be ONE *FEWER* SUV. http://tinyurl.com/yuqwwl

Posted to Twitter at 2:22 p.m.

Saw a Ford F-150 “Supertruck” with a “ONE LESS SUV” sticker this morning. Irony isn’t dead in Cambridge, apparently.

Posted to Twitter at 2:22 p.m.

Internet People - Featured on BuzzFeed

Your handy guide to all the memes in that “Internet People” video.

Filed under : buzzfeed : internet people : memes

We have Red Sox tickets for tonight, but Joy’s not feeling well. Anyone want to join me at Fenway? Call me ASAP: (617) 229-6304

Posted to Twitter at 7:39 a.m.

September 9, 2007

Terraminds micro search

Good Twitter search-engine, which has RSS feeds for search results.