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Family Road Trip From Hell!!!!
Most of you know we decided to go to Texas for the holidays. I had the great idea to DRIVE there.
Since I made that decision, the drugs have worn off and reality has set in. 1800 miles 1 way. 6 people. 1 Vehicle. Shoot me now.
Well, if you would like to watch the events unfold as they happen, we will be streaming the road trip as it happens! Well, not the entire trip (boring) but we will stream audio and video randomly throughout the trip. Right from my iphone.
Its simple to view the stream. Simply go to:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/reifeltower-random-shit
No creating an account, no logging in.. just go to my channel.... it really is that easy.
If we arent currently streaming, prior "episodes" will be available for you to view.
To know when we are streaming live, you can follow me on twitter (twitter.com/kevin_reifel) and a tweet will be sent each time we start a new "episode" with a link to the show.
So, hop on and check it out either live or to see the prior episodes.
Oh, and Im not sure when we will actually be leaving. Could be late friday night, Saturday or sunday.
Since I made that decision, the drugs have worn off and reality has set in. 1800 miles 1 way. 6 people. 1 Vehicle. Shoot me now.
Well, if you would like to watch the events unfold as they happen, we will be streaming the road trip as it happens! Well, not the entire trip (boring) but we will stream audio and video randomly throughout the trip. Right from my iphone.
Its simple to view the stream. Simply go to:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/reifeltower-random-shit
No creating an account, no logging in.. just go to my channel.... it really is that easy.
If we arent currently streaming, prior "episodes" will be available for you to view.
To know when we are streaming live, you can follow me on twitter (twitter.com/kevin_reifel) and a tweet will be sent each time we start a new "episode" with a link to the show.
So, hop on and check it out either live or to see the prior episodes.
Oh, and Im not sure when we will actually be leaving. Could be late friday night, Saturday or sunday.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
CNNMoney.com - Yahoo gets kicked to curb by Google, Bing
Sent from Kevin.Reifel@gmail.com's mobile device from http://money.cnn.com.Yahoo gets kicked to curb by Google, Bing
Once the world's online search leader, Yahoo's share has sharply declined, putting it in danger of losing its relevance in a market increasingly dominated by Google.Yahoo's search market share in November fell to 17.5% from 18% in October, according to a monthly comScore report released late Wednesday. It's the lowest share ever recorded for Yahoo.Cannibalizing Yahoo's market share is Microsoft, whose new Bing search site gained 0.4 points of the search market to 10.3% in November. That was the first time Microsoft owned more than 10% of the market since September 2007.Despite that good news, it's really a mixed blessing of sorts for Microsoft, which entered into a search deal with Yahoo that is expected to start in the next several months. When the deal was announced in July, analysts largely praised the marriage, since the companies held a combined 28% of the market -- close to the 30% that experts say is needed to convince advertisers that a company is a relevant competitor in a marketplace.Since the July announcement, "Microhoo" has gone in the wrong direction. The companies' combined share has taken a 0.4-point hit, as Yahoo's share has fallen by 1.8 points, outpacing Bing's 1.4-point gain."They're still going to be a viable No. 2 behind Google, but less so than they expected," said Daniel Ruby, research director at search-advertising firm Chitika, Inc. "Everyone is surprised by the fact that Yahoo has lost such a significant amount of traffic. Thirty percent seems like a very long shot."Google grew its share by 0.9 points since July to take 65.6% of the search market in November. That's the largest share Google has ever garnered.Meanwhile, Yahoo has lost share for 10-straight months. As the closing date nears for the search rivals' deal, some say Yahoo is reaching a tipping point that could make or break the value of its partnership.The devil is in the detailsUnder the 10-year agreement, Microsoft will power the searches that users make on Yahoo.com. In return, Microsoft will pay Yahoo 88% of the revenue it gains from searches on Yahoo's sites. Yahoo.com and Bing.com will maintain their own branding but search results on Yahoo.com will say "powered by Bing.""There is no getting around the fact that the market share trend for Yahoo is absolutely awful," said Benjamin Schachter, analyst for Broadpoint AmTech. "The Microsoft deal does not guarantee any search revenue, only revenue-per-search levels; therefore, search share and volume are as critical as ever."Still, another school of thought says not all is lost for Yahoo.Both Yahoo and Microsoft have poured millions of dollars into advertising campaigns to get users to come to their Web sites. Yahoo's new "It's Y!ou" campaign has been plastered all over billboards and television spots. Microsoft just launched its new highly publicized Bing iPhone App on Tuesday.As a result, some advertisers believe users who search on those sites are more likely to indulge a sales pitch and therefore are more likely to click on their ads than Google's users."Microsoft and Yahoo offer quality versus quantity," said Ruby. "The traffic they drive is more valuable than Google's in some advertisers' eyes, because their users are going to be delivering higher margins."So even as Google continues to gain share at "Microhoo's" expense, Yahoo and Microsoft live on to fight for high-quality searchers as a way to stay relevant.
Once the world's online search leader, Yahoo's share has sharply declined, putting it in danger of losing its relevance in a market increasingly dominated by Google.Yahoo's search market share in November fell to 17.5% from 18% in October, according to a monthly comScore report released late Wednesday. It's the lowest share ever recorded for Yahoo.Cannibalizing Yahoo's market share is Microsoft, whose new Bing search site gained 0.4 points of the search market to 10.3% in November. That was the first time Microsoft owned more than 10% of the market since September 2007.Despite that good news, it's really a mixed blessing of sorts for Microsoft, which entered into a search deal with Yahoo that is expected to start in the next several months. When the deal was announced in July, analysts largely praised the marriage, since the companies held a combined 28% of the market -- close to the 30% that experts say is needed to convince advertisers that a company is a relevant competitor in a marketplace.Since the July announcement, "Microhoo" has gone in the wrong direction. The companies' combined share has taken a 0.4-point hit, as Yahoo's share has fallen by 1.8 points, outpacing Bing's 1.4-point gain."They're still going to be a viable No. 2 behind Google, but less so than they expected," said Daniel Ruby, research director at search-advertising firm Chitika, Inc. "Everyone is surprised by the fact that Yahoo has lost such a significant amount of traffic. Thirty percent seems like a very long shot."Google grew its share by 0.9 points since July to take 65.6% of the search market in November. That's the largest share Google has ever garnered.Meanwhile, Yahoo has lost share for 10-straight months. As the closing date nears for the search rivals' deal, some say Yahoo is reaching a tipping point that could make or break the value of its partnership.The devil is in the detailsUnder the 10-year agreement, Microsoft will power the searches that users make on Yahoo.com. In return, Microsoft will pay Yahoo 88% of the revenue it gains from searches on Yahoo's sites. Yahoo.com and Bing.com will maintain their own branding but search results on Yahoo.com will say "powered by Bing.""There is no getting around the fact that the market share trend for Yahoo is absolutely awful," said Benjamin Schachter, analyst for Broadpoint AmTech. "The Microsoft deal does not guarantee any search revenue, only revenue-per-search levels; therefore, search share and volume are as critical as ever."Still, another school of thought says not all is lost for Yahoo.Both Yahoo and Microsoft have poured millions of dollars into advertising campaigns to get users to come to their Web sites. Yahoo's new "It's Y!ou" campaign has been plastered all over billboards and television spots. Microsoft just launched its new highly publicized Bing iPhone App on Tuesday.As a result, some advertisers believe users who search on those sites are more likely to indulge a sales pitch and therefore are more likely to click on their ads than Google's users."Microsoft and Yahoo offer quality versus quantity," said Ruby. "The traffic they drive is more valuable than Google's in some advertisers' eyes, because their users are going to be delivering higher margins."So even as Google continues to gain share at "Microhoo's" expense, Yahoo and Microsoft live on to fight for high-quality searchers as a way to stay relevant.
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What's with all the Nickleback hating? Someone please explain
I've never seen this much hate for a band. The musics not bad.. Or is
it? At least they actually play. Focus the hate on hip hop or something.
Anyone can spit incoherent words into a mic. Takes a bit of talent to
structure a progression...
it? At least they actually play. Focus the hate on hip hop or something.
Anyone can spit incoherent words into a mic. Takes a bit of talent to
structure a progression...
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Read more!Have you seen this Jersey Shore show?
I had no idea that "style" was still alive. My wife is embarassed. I can understand a 21 year old trying to "find themselves" but 30 year
olds? Wow.
olds? Wow.
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I found Cheap + Nasty by Whitesnake on SoundHound
If you have Midomi SoundHound on your iPhone, click here to open this song in SoundHound. Or click here to download SoundHound now. You can also check out the song Cheap + Nasty by Whitesnake on midomi.com.
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Read more!Thursday, December 3, 2009
Panthers goalie gets ear chopped off by teammate
The last 40 seconds of this clip clearly shows what you want to see...
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Read more!Wednesday, December 2, 2009
2011 Toyota Sienna Pics!!
Tons of pics of the new 2011 Toyota Sienna http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/la-2009-2011-toyota-sienna-live/#34
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Read more!Monday, November 30, 2009
Paper. Rock. Scissors. Check out this TWI Conversation
I understand how scissors can beat paper, and I get how rock can beat scissors, but there is no fucking way paper can beat rock. Is paper supposed to magically wrap around the rock and leave it immobile? Why can't paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors why can't paper do this to people!? Why aren't sheets of college ruled notebook paper constantly suffocating students as they take notes in class? I'll tell you why, because paper can't beat anybody! A rock would tear that shit up in like 2 seconds. When I play rock paper scissors I always choose rock. The when somebody claims to have beaten me with paper I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, "oh shit I'm sorry, I thought paper would protect you, you asshole!"
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Read more!Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Mom went out last night so me and the boys had fun...
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Read more!Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Just had some one print out a google search, fax me the printout then email to say they faxed it
I guess some people just can't let go...
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Read more!Going Through A Car Wash
For those who have never....
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Read more!Newspaper circulation may be worse than it looks
These guys will do anything to try and avoid the inevitable.. http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16036/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=M0quRbzf
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Read more!Monday, November 23, 2009
Toyota "friends and family" deal - more info part 2. Feel free to retweet.
Look, if your going to buy a Toyota, scion or Lexus before Jan 1 2010
just get a hold of me. You will get the friends and family deal. You can pick the car up at
any Toyota scion or Lexus dealer. You save money and aggravation. This is from Toyota motor sales USA. Not a dealer program. So if you were going to but one anyway you can't loose... Just contact me. Retweet this. Email this. Forward to anyone who can use it.
just get a hold of me. You will get the friends and family deal. You can pick the car up at
any Toyota scion or Lexus dealer. You save money and aggravation. This is from Toyota motor sales USA. Not a dealer program. So if you were going to but one anyway you can't loose... Just contact me. Retweet this. Email this. Forward to anyone who can use it.
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Read more!Thinking of buying apple stuff this year? Apple online store us the place on black Friday!
"Apple announces one-day shopping event on November 27th" - TUAW.comhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/23/apple-announces-one-day-shopping-event-on-november-27th/?icid=px-iphone
As usual for this time of year, Apple has announced a special one-day sale on November 27th, which is Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). The page on Apple's online store reads: "Come back to the Apple Online Store the day after Thanksgiving for a special one-day-only holiday shopping event. You'll find dozens of great iPod, iPhone, and Mac gift ideas - all with free shipping. Mark your calendar now. And until then, start your research by browsing the Apple Online Store to find iPod, iPhone, and Mac gifts for everyone on your list."There's no details on what's exactly going to be on sale, and this doesn't look like the questionable leaked email we saw last week stating Apple's Black Friday discounts. Apple has in the past not posted the actual sale prices until early Friday. We'll let you know when we find out what's on sale and what those discounts are. What are your purchase plans? Let us know by leaving a comment! [via Mashable]
------------------------------- This link came from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) iPhone App. It is your source for tips, reviews, news, analysis and opinion on everything Apple. From iPod to Mac to iPhone, with tips from beginner to advanced, TUAW keeps you current with daily updates delivered to your iPhone or iTouch. To learn more about the app or download it go here:
http://www.tuaw.com/downloads/iphone
As usual for this time of year, Apple has announced a special one-day sale on November 27th, which is Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). The page on Apple's online store reads: "Come back to the Apple Online Store the day after Thanksgiving for a special one-day-only holiday shopping event. You'll find dozens of great iPod, iPhone, and Mac gift ideas - all with free shipping. Mark your calendar now. And until then, start your research by browsing the Apple Online Store to find iPod, iPhone, and Mac gifts for everyone on your list."There's no details on what's exactly going to be on sale, and this doesn't look like the questionable leaked email we saw last week stating Apple's Black Friday discounts. Apple has in the past not posted the actual sale prices until early Friday. We'll let you know when we find out what's on sale and what those discounts are. What are your purchase plans? Let us know by leaving a comment! [via Mashable]
------------------------------- This link came from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) iPhone App. It is your source for tips, reviews, news, analysis and opinion on everything Apple. From iPod to Mac to iPhone, with tips from beginner to advanced, TUAW keeps you current with daily updates delivered to your iPhone or iTouch. To learn more about the app or download it go here:
http://www.tuaw.com/downloads/iphone
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Toyota "Friends and Family" deal - more info....
For some reason the company is trying to sell cars... :) If you have a need and are looking to purchase a Toyota before Jan 1, 2010, let me know. This is the official "friends and family" deal for Toyota. No BS... Im not a salesmen You can take delivery at the store of your choice anywhere in the USA... No games, no bull, just an easy time buying a new toyota on the official Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc "Friends and Family" program...at any store you choose on any Toyota, Scion or Lexus vehicle. If you have a need, and were going to buy one anyway, let me know. I can help...
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Read more!Sunday, November 22, 2009
Effin kids....
So NicNac said "fuckin jerk"... So he needs to be punished. Wife gets out hot sauce and slams some in
his mouth. Only problem was it came out really fast. So he has a
mouthful of hot sauce. He swallows. Wife feels bad and gives him milk and bread to put the
fire out. 10 mins later he says "you know mom, they make hotter stuff. You might
want to buy some" He will be 6 in two weeks.... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
his mouth. Only problem was it came out really fast. So he has a
mouthful of hot sauce. He swallows. Wife feels bad and gives him milk and bread to put the
fire out. 10 mins later he says "you know mom, they make hotter stuff. You might
want to buy some" He will be 6 in two weeks.... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
WWII in HD - Simply Incredible
You owe it to yourself to watch this show. Watch it when it's on, dvr
it, tape it, download it, pirate it. Just watch it. What gets me is the hell these people went through and when we see an
older person wearing thier WWII hats and what not just walking feebly
down the street or sitting alone in a mcdonalds we tend to think
"crazy old person". The next time you see someone that fits this image, buy them that cup
of coffee. Or simply go up to the stranger and say "thank you". Sent from my iPhone 3GS
it, tape it, download it, pirate it. Just watch it. What gets me is the hell these people went through and when we see an
older person wearing thier WWII hats and what not just walking feebly
down the street or sitting alone in a mcdonalds we tend to think
"crazy old person". The next time you see someone that fits this image, buy them that cup
of coffee. Or simply go up to the stranger and say "thank you". Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Car dealers - black Friday sales??
Any of my dealers out there thinking of riding the black Friday wave
with sales or events? How are you promoting it? Sent from my iPhone 3GS
with sales or events? How are you promoting it? Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Monday, November 16, 2009
CNN - Leonid meteor shower to peak Tuesday
Sent from Kevin.Reifel@gmail.com's mobile device from http://www.cnn.com.Leonid meteor shower to peak Tuesday
This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak early Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia."We're predicting 20 to 30 meteors per hour over the Americas and as many as 200 to 300 per hour over Asia," said Bill Cooke, of NASA's meteoroid environment office. "Our forecast is in good accord with ... work by other astronomers."The Leonid shower is made of bits of debris from the Tempel-Tuttle comet, which streaks through Earth's inner solar system every 33 years.It leaves a stream of debris in its wake. Forecasters, however, say it's hard to know exactly how many of the meteors will be visible."We can predict when Earth will cross a debris stream with pretty good accuracy," Cooke said. "The intensity of the display is less certain, though, because we don't know how much debris is in each stream."The first stream will cross over Earth about 4 a.m. ET. That stream should produce about two or three dozen meteors per hour over North America, NASA said.Experts say people who want to watch the shower, which is visible with the naked eye, should get as far away from city lights as possible. The darker the sky, the brighter the meteors will appear.High-altitude sites are best for viewing, reducing glare from the moon, and there's no particular direction one should look for the best shot at seeing one, they say.The next Tuesday streams will peak over Indonesia and China shortly before dawn there. The pair of streams there were actually laid down by Tempel-Tuttle in A.D. 1466 and 1533, and the two of them crossing at the same time is the reason for the 300 or so visible meteors expected."Even if the rates are only half that number, it would still be one of the best showers of the year," Cooke said.Overall, and especially in the United States, this year's Leonids are mild.From 1999 to 2002, the streams produced outbursts of more than 1,000 meteors per hour.But one added plus this year, Cooke said, is that, coincidentally, Mars will be passing nearby at the time of the showers."Leonids will appear to be shooting almost directly out of the planet Mars," he said.
This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak early Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia."We're predicting 20 to 30 meteors per hour over the Americas and as many as 200 to 300 per hour over Asia," said Bill Cooke, of NASA's meteoroid environment office. "Our forecast is in good accord with ... work by other astronomers."The Leonid shower is made of bits of debris from the Tempel-Tuttle comet, which streaks through Earth's inner solar system every 33 years.It leaves a stream of debris in its wake. Forecasters, however, say it's hard to know exactly how many of the meteors will be visible."We can predict when Earth will cross a debris stream with pretty good accuracy," Cooke said. "The intensity of the display is less certain, though, because we don't know how much debris is in each stream."The first stream will cross over Earth about 4 a.m. ET. That stream should produce about two or three dozen meteors per hour over North America, NASA said.Experts say people who want to watch the shower, which is visible with the naked eye, should get as far away from city lights as possible. The darker the sky, the brighter the meteors will appear.High-altitude sites are best for viewing, reducing glare from the moon, and there's no particular direction one should look for the best shot at seeing one, they say.The next Tuesday streams will peak over Indonesia and China shortly before dawn there. The pair of streams there were actually laid down by Tempel-Tuttle in A.D. 1466 and 1533, and the two of them crossing at the same time is the reason for the 300 or so visible meteors expected."Even if the rates are only half that number, it would still be one of the best showers of the year," Cooke said.Overall, and especially in the United States, this year's Leonids are mild.From 1999 to 2002, the streams produced outbursts of more than 1,000 meteors per hour.But one added plus this year, Cooke said, is that, coincidentally, Mars will be passing nearby at the time of the showers."Leonids will appear to be shooting almost directly out of the planet Mars," he said.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Left 4 Dead 2 - Dead Center - Ax and Sword
via youtube.com
The Dead Center level - lots of sword and axe use... heads do roll!!
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Read more!Modern Warefare 2 - Canon T1i
via youtube.com
While the iphone is nice to take a few quick seconds of video, I wanted to see the difference on the DSLR - it takes 1080p video as well...
Here some 720p - dont know if it made it up to web in 720p but it looks crystal clear on my mac....
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Read more!Friday, November 13, 2009
Dogtown and Z Boys
A great documentary about the surf/skateboard crew of the 70s. Anyway, they use Neil Youngs "old man" in a scene. Just fits perfectly. Give it a peek if you have some time this weekend. Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Dunkin Donuts Reviews - Goshen NY
Facility
3 / 10 large double doubles.
The only reason this didn't get a lower rating is the fact it's located in a strip mall which usually limits fascia.
With it's old fascia, dirty windows and dirty floor, appearance is not important to this store. I was afraid to even look in the restroom.
Service
6/10 large double doubles.
Prompt but I was one of two customers. No smiling faces. Nothing to warrant a tip.
Taste
4/10 large double doubles.
All taste reviews are based on large hot coffee 8 creams 8 sugars.
Not bitter. Not burnt. However they missed the mark of 8/8 by about 3 on each. Adding the correct contents the consumer requests is paramount. Adding the amount they "think" is enough does more harm than good.
Bottom line
4/10 large double doubles.
I would stay away. Grab youself a cup from the local gas station or even a fast food joint. You will get the same service, same facilities and same taste and save some money in the process.
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Kevin asked us to send you this post from Joystiq
From: Joystiq
URL: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/fox-and-friends-gets-fair-and-balanced-with-modern-warfare-2-dis/
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Comments: I am really tired of the media and all the other groups out there telling me what I should let my children play. Just back the hell off.
Fox & Friends gets 'fair and balanced' with Modern Warfare 2 discussion
11-12-2009
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Read more!Modern Warfare 2 airport level
WTF! So disturbing. I love it!
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Read more!Thursday, November 12, 2009
Newspapers last chance at being relevant?
They really need to figure something out... But paying for content
that can be found for free doesn't sound like it will work. That's
part of thier current issue...
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10396366-233.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=iPhoneAtlas
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that can be found for free doesn't sound like it will work. That's
part of thier current issue...
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10396366-233.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=iPhoneAtlas
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Read more!CNN - Report: Microsoft bans 1 million Xbox Live players
Sent from Kevin.Reifel@gmail.com's mobile device from http://www.cnn.com.Report: Microsoft bans 1 million Xbox Live players
It's oh-so enticing: you find a copy of a brand new game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on a pirate site and the temptation to download it is too strong.Well, that temptation may have cost up to 1 million users of Microsoft's Xbox Live the ability to use that service. According to a report in InformationWeek, Microsoft has banned as many as a million players from Xbox Live for altering their consoles in order to play pirated versions of games.This week, Activision's new Call of Duty was released, and InformationWeek speculated that because pirated versions of the game appeared on various sharing sites in advance of the release, the game's developer may have exhorted Microsoft to enact the bans."Xbox 360 consoles are equipped with digital rights management technologies designed to detect pirated software," InformationWeek wrote, "but some players have successfully 'modded,' or modified, their machines to circumvent DRM protections."Even if someone has been banned, their Xbox will still play offline games, InformationWeek said. But it's not at all clear if the bans are permanent or if Microsoft will allow those who have been booted from Xbox Live to return at some point down the line.In a statement Microsoft said: its "commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 20 million members of the Xbox Live community remains a top priority. All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and modifying their Xbox 360 console violates the Xbox Live terms of use, will void their warranty and result in a ban from Xbox Live. We can assure you that if an Xbox Live member follows the Xbox Live terms of use, purchased a retail copy of Modern Warfare 2 and played the game on an unmodified Xbox 360, no action will be taken."And on the Xbox support page, Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson, has addressed some of the circumstances that could lead to a player's being banned."Players who find their Gamertags banned from Xbox Live have wound up in that situation due to violations of the Xbox Live Terms of Use," Major Nelson wrote."The Xbox Live team monitors players for not just cheating, but also for things like threats, racism, profanity, and just being an all around poor sport and ruining the game for others."When a Gamertag comes up as violating our policies for online behavior, the person who owns that Gamertag is punished by being banned from the service. Keep in mind, this isn't just a ban on a particular game. This is a ban on the Xbox Live service as a whole, so you won't be able to go online at all during your ban. Initially, you may be banned for a day, a week, or depending on severity, permanently! Kiss that $50 goodbye."
It's oh-so enticing: you find a copy of a brand new game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on a pirate site and the temptation to download it is too strong.Well, that temptation may have cost up to 1 million users of Microsoft's Xbox Live the ability to use that service. According to a report in InformationWeek, Microsoft has banned as many as a million players from Xbox Live for altering their consoles in order to play pirated versions of games.This week, Activision's new Call of Duty was released, and InformationWeek speculated that because pirated versions of the game appeared on various sharing sites in advance of the release, the game's developer may have exhorted Microsoft to enact the bans."Xbox 360 consoles are equipped with digital rights management technologies designed to detect pirated software," InformationWeek wrote, "but some players have successfully 'modded,' or modified, their machines to circumvent DRM protections."Even if someone has been banned, their Xbox will still play offline games, InformationWeek said. But it's not at all clear if the bans are permanent or if Microsoft will allow those who have been booted from Xbox Live to return at some point down the line.In a statement Microsoft said: its "commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 20 million members of the Xbox Live community remains a top priority. All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and modifying their Xbox 360 console violates the Xbox Live terms of use, will void their warranty and result in a ban from Xbox Live. We can assure you that if an Xbox Live member follows the Xbox Live terms of use, purchased a retail copy of Modern Warfare 2 and played the game on an unmodified Xbox 360, no action will be taken."And on the Xbox support page, Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson, has addressed some of the circumstances that could lead to a player's being banned."Players who find their Gamertags banned from Xbox Live have wound up in that situation due to violations of the Xbox Live Terms of Use," Major Nelson wrote."The Xbox Live team monitors players for not just cheating, but also for things like threats, racism, profanity, and just being an all around poor sport and ruining the game for others."When a Gamertag comes up as violating our policies for online behavior, the person who owns that Gamertag is punished by being banned from the service. Keep in mind, this isn't just a ban on a particular game. This is a ban on the Xbox Live service as a whole, so you won't be able to go online at all during your ban. Initially, you may be banned for a day, a week, or depending on severity, permanently! Kiss that $50 goodbye."
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Eff Windows...
Why ANYONE would want to use a windows box is beyond me. WTF... Unless "researching" on the net how to make things work is your idea
of a good time.... I'm amazed microsoft was able to have the damn xbox work after a week
of use... Pure garbage. Apple FTW! Sent from my iPhone 3GS
of a good time.... I'm amazed microsoft was able to have the damn xbox work after a week
of use... Pure garbage. Apple FTW! Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Nobody loves you like your mamma loves you but who's lovin your mamma
I just can't get enough of this song...
Sent from my iPhone 3GS
Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Finally found pc with sata....
Thanks to Chop, I can now do what needs to be done... I sure hope the wife will bail me out. I wouldn't do so good in prison. Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Feel free to use this as your ringtone
Anthony goes off on Susan Boyle
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Your vs You're
I've made the decision for everyone. It's ok to use "your" for both
meanings. This puts the onus on the reader which works for me. Anything I can do
to make my life easier and someone elses harder is a real treat. You've been told.... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
meanings. This puts the onus on the reader which works for me. Anything I can do
to make my life easier and someone elses harder is a real treat. You've been told.... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Why the hell won't it stop?
I turned off all access from Twitter to facebook yet whenever I post
to posterous it's still feeding Twitter (which I want) and my facebook
(which I want also). But I don't want Twitter to feed my facebook Any ideas?? All Twitter related apps on facebook have been changed to not allow
posts from there. Sent from my iPhone 3GS
to posterous it's still feeding Twitter (which I want) and my facebook
(which I want also). But I don't want Twitter to feed my facebook Any ideas?? All Twitter related apps on facebook have been changed to not allow
posts from there. Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Why the hell won't it stop?
I turned off all access from Twitter to facebook yet whenever I post
to posterous it's still feeding Twitter (which I want) and my facebook
(which I want also). But I don't want Twitter to feed my facebook Any ideas?? All Twitter related apps on facebook have been changed to not allow
posts from there. Sent from my iPhone 3GS
to posterous it's still feeding Twitter (which I want) and my facebook
(which I want also). But I don't want Twitter to feed my facebook Any ideas?? All Twitter related apps on facebook have been changed to not allow
posts from there. Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Last test pay no attention
Should only see one Post from Twitter disabled. (tweetdeck) Nothing to see here. Carry on... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!DC Sniper execution today
9pm eastern. Man that was fast. I thought people were on death row
much longer... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
much longer... Sent from my iPhone 3GS
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Read more!Monday, November 9, 2009
Steve Jobs Gets Crowned “CEO of the Decade”
Fortune magazine just published an article in which it names Steve Jobs, Apple CEO and co-founder, CEO of the decade. How does one merit such a grandiose title? Well, by doing the seemingly impossible, that’s how. Fortune recounts the Coles Notes version of Jobs’ life and times, and it sounds too fantastic to be true. Yet it is true, and it is at least partly responsible for the rabid devotion Apple commands.
The magazine describes the ousting of Steve in the 1980’s, his return in the 90’s, and the decade-long story that follows, which includes harrowing health problems, a securities-law scandal, and a product line badly in need of innovation and originality.
Despite having taken over the company when it was worth only $5 billion, and seemingly on the verge of failure and bankruptcy, Steve Jobs ushered in devices like the iPod which helped change the company’s fortunes dramatically (they now control 73 percent of the U.S. MP3 player market), eventually leading to the $170 billion net company worth that exists today. In August of this year, Apple reported that it had $31.1 billion in cash on hand, an amount that would allow it to buy its pre-Jobs self six times over.
Of course, Steve Jobs was also behind the introduction of the iPhone, a device which has arguably changed the landscape of cellular communication and mobile computing more than any other (subscription required). Originally introduced in 2007, in the two years since, the iPhone has become the force to reckon with in the smartphone industry. It led to fundamental changes in the way cellular service providers do business, and wrested much of the control of media and bundled software away from them.
Still, it hasn’t all been roses. Not one, but two major health issues arose for Jobs during the past decade. First, in 2004, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He underwent surgery to treat the disease, and the outcome was apparently a good one, since no follow-up chemo or radiology treatment was required. Then, last year, Jobs took a six-month leave of absence during which he underwent a liver transplant. He returned to work in June 2009.
There was also the securities scandal, in which Jobs was apparently granted stock options at a backdated price, resulting in $20 million of undeclared taxable income. An internal Apple investigation later cleared Steve Jobs of any knowledge of the backdating, but the issue remains subject to active criminal and civil legal investigation.
But the highlights far outweigh the few dark spots on this Apple. Mac market share continues to grow, and the brand remains incredibly popular among students and young people, a promising sign for the future. Jobs is also the largest shareholder at Disney, thanks to his influence and guidance in Pixar’s celebrated history. And, just as no one has yet to replicate the iPod’s success in the MP3 player market, no true iPhone-killer has yet to surface, despite countless efforts by other phone manufacturers.
Perhaps what makes Steve Jobs such a successful CEO is that people know his name. Not just avid Fortune readers and business-types, but most people. So much so that The Simpsons can parody him without fear of the joke being lost on the masses. Make no mistake, Jobs himself is a willing and active part of Apple’s promotional arsenal, as evidenced by his legendary theatricality when introducing new products and software at various special events.
It’s hard to predict what the future holds for such a personality, but recent evidence suggests that Jobs will next try to do for TV what he’s already done for music and cell phones. That is, to quickly and without much warning become the dominant force in an industry.
Filed in: Cult of Mac, News
via theappleblog.com
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