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I picked a Song of Summer for this summer: “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap. I actually had a hard time picking between the first three songs on their album Conditions: “Sweet Disposition,” “Love Lost” and “Fader.” They’re all really … Continue reading →

The last few days have been busy! Thursday – Work then Conan O’Brien in San Francisco Friday – Work then climbing at the gym Saturday – Biking then Muir Beach for Ben’s birthday party Sunday – Running then Rivers of … Continue reading →

Two years ago I posted a list of movies involving Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, Johnny Depp and Belena Bonham Carter. Here’s a revised list with the new Alice In Wonderland included. Tim Burton Danny Elfman Johnny Depp Helena Bonham Carter … Continue reading →

You know how at the end of Star Wars – Episode II, Attack of the Clones Yoda is attacking the evil Count Dooku, and he’s like flipping all over the place with his lightsaber and jumping around like crazy? Shaun … Continue reading →

I don’t like this whole business about “sign a contract for two years and we’ll give you a subsidized phone” (I touched on this a few months ago). It means the wireless carrier recoups the cost of your phone through … Continue reading →

This really is a perfect idea: “Wireless carriers should define the early termination fee as whatever the difference is between the no-contract price and the subsidized two-year contract price, and prorate that cost over the 24 months of the contract.” … Continue reading →

Mark’s Theorem 1: If you’re trying to do something and not making any progress, do something else. Mark’s Theorem 2: If you’re trying to do something and making lots of progress, keep doing it.

The SDK for the next version of the Android operating system, 1.6 aka “Donut,” was released last week. The SDK is the set of packaged files that developers use to create applications for version 1.6. Wireless carriers generally push the … Continue reading →

In this web log entry I complained about National Water and Power, but then I realized I have already complained about them. As an addendum, if you forget your password they email it to you. Emailing someone their password is … Continue reading →

Comcast has started doing that thing where opening a totally bogus URL in a web browser will send you to a crappy search results page. More information here. I hate this. Partially because it has the potential to break stuff … Continue reading →

I recently changed my address for my Health Savings Account with Wells Fargo. They mailed a letter to me at my new address that says, “If you did not request these changes or have any questions, please contact our Customer … Continue reading →

From: Yours Truly To: Haynes Automotive Repair Manual for Honda Civic 1996-1998 and Acura Integra 1994-1998 Dear Chapter 11 Section 25, I believe your step #5 to be somewhat misleading. It reads, “Remove the lower screws securing the sound insulator … Continue reading →