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March 09, 2005
And So I Leap Into the 20th Century...
Since yesterday, my home has been awash with technology.
First, after 3 years without it, I had cable television installed. And just as I figured we would, Melissa and I spent a great portion of the evening flipping back and forth between things like: old Raymond episodes, a horrible movie on Lifetime, baby shows on Discovery Health, American Idol, Cold Case Files on A&E;, some other crime investigation show on Court TV, and the WORST prosperity ministry garbage I HAVE EVER SEEN on the Inspiration(?) Network. A generic gospel choir (repeatedly singing the word, "Yes") accompanied a "pastor" (sorry, I refuse to remember his name) who was urging viewers (and praying to not only Jesus, but viewers as well, it seems) to give $1000 to plant an "uncommon seed" to reap an "uncommon harvest." Unfortunately, this crap is not as "uncommon" as previously thought... No wonder people don't take Christians seriously.
I also had my DSL hooked up yesterday, and it sure lit a fire under the ol' iMac. The installation was a bit skunky, but after 20 minutes -- and help from a nice Middle Eastern tech support expert -- I was wasting the remainder of my free time...with amazing speed.
In other news...
I have now collected FIVE free iTunes bottle caps from Pepsi products over the last two months. I have won about 60% of the time, which is good, because I hate Pepsi and wouldn't be buying their products if they weren't running this promotion. Yes, I'm a sucker.
My in-laws are coming into town on Saturday to visit for a few days, and I think we're going to ask my father-in-law to put down some new tile in -- and maybe even wallpaper -- the bathroom. He loves doing that kinda stuff, and since I don't anything about it, I'll let him have at it...
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Bill, your luck is astronomically amazing right now. Could you buy some lottery tickets for me? John
Posted by: bailes at March 9, 2005 09:55 AM
Which iMac did you get? I shouldn't consider myself in the market, but I'm going to have to do something. I really like the look of those, but I like the metal cases (PowerMac, PowerBook) even better.
A friend told me to wait until G5 PowerBooks come out, get a 15", and then get one of those big screens and speaker systems for the home. Portability and integration and sheer gadget-lust all in one. I'm afraid that's a little rich for my blood.
What I had previously been considering was a 20" iMac, with some bells 'n' whistles (e.g. bluetooth) and reasonable power/memory. I might have to talk myself down to the 17", but that still comes with the SuperDrive.
Posted by: joe at March 9, 2005 11:16 AM
Bill, Bill...I'm 100% so far in my Pepsi buying. Yep, that's 20 free songs so far.
My secret?
One, I know where to look: http://www.macmerc.com/article.php?sid=1270
or
http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/articles/hackpepsi/index.shtml
Two, I'm not afraid to look like an looney in Winn-Dixie ;)
Oh, and don't bother to check the Code Reds at the Dollar Store in St. Elmo. I already did.
Posted by: Noel at March 9, 2005 02:00 PM
Joe-
I use an old G3 600mhz iMac. The DSL has sped up this puppy quite nicely. I'm looking for an iBook and faster machine for video editing, however...
Noel-
Thanks for the tip. I've heard similar, though I've yet to reconcile, as you put it, looking like a looney in the store...
Posted by: Bill at March 9, 2005 08:18 PM
