Humour

The Power of a Badge

16 years ago
<1 min read
A Drug Enforcement Administration officer stops at a ranch in Texas and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I'm here to inspect your ranch for marijuana." The rancher points and says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there." "Mister," the DEA officer explodes, "I've got the authority of the federal government with me!" He produces his badge from his pocket and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this? This badge means I'm allowed to go wherever I want -- no questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? You understand me, old man?" The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores. A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher's gigantic Santa Gertrudis bull. With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he'll get gored before he reaches safety. The officer is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs: "Your badge. Show him your BADGE!"
Android

Nexus One: Common Screen Problem

16 years ago
1 min read

If your Nexus One screen looks anything like this, HTC is aware of the problem. They said they are working "day & night" on a "fix." It sounded like they weren't quite sure why some phones had problems and others did not. At this point they're hoping for a software/frimware fix, but a recall is not out of the question. So they basically told me to be patient and wait.

Twitter

Twits du Jour (Mar 29)

16 years ago
<1 min read
  • Interesting. HTC says their Nexus One Warranty Dept. is opened 8am-1am EST, yet when I just called I was told their offices are closed. #
  • Just contacted HTC regarding my defective Nexus One. bit.ly/cFxMFt bit.ly/8XFwvz #
  • Erik's Tumbles - RoundMyPic: A free service that lets you add rounded corners to your pictures with bevel effect. bit.ly/b81hB7 #
Twitter

Twits du Jour (Mar 28)

16 years ago
<1 min read
  • Yippie Kayee, Mother Lover. Die Hard on TNT. Not quite the same. #
  • My Top 3 Weekly #lastfm artists: Treat (15), Auras (13) and Scorpions (7) bit.ly/9pCGI2 #
  • Patty's Eggnest In Mill Creek on #Yelp: I personally like the location in Everett better. The food is identically go… bit.ly/dyqD2U #
  • The advantage of going to Costco bright and early… - Photo: bkite.com/4061v #
  • Of course, I meant Costco. #
  • I wonder why Costo still has no mobile offerings. No mobile web site, no apps. No social media presence either. #
  • RT @BreakingNews: Chinese automaker Geely signs deal to buy Volvo from Ford bit.ly/8Zfqtv #
Humour

To Be an American...

16 years ago
<1 min read

Oldie but goodie…

A first grade teacher explains to her class that she is an American. She asks her students to raise their hands if they were American too. Not really knowing why but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like flashy fireworks. There is, however, one exception. A girl named Kristen has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks her why she has decided to be different. "Because I am not an American." "Then", asks the teacher, "What are you?" "I'm a proud Canadian," boasts the little girl. The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks Kristen why she is a Canadian. "Well, my mom and dad are Canadians, so I'm a Canadian too." The teacher is now angry. "That's no reason," she says loudly. "What if your mum was a moron, and your dad was a moron. What would you be then?" A pause. A smile. "Then," says Kristen, "I'd be an American."

Twitter

Twits du Jour (Mar 27)

16 years ago
<1 min read
  • I've got the most check-ins at Outback Steakhouse on #Yelp! bit.ly/bbTIBu #
  • Getting yarn for Vicki's new projects… - bkite.com/3zg7f #
  • I checked in at Patty's Eggnest In Mill Creek (402 164th St SW) on #Yelp bit.ly/cboijb #
  • Sitting on the couch, playing with the Nexus One. What a time killer. #
  • C C Teriyaki on #Yelp: Probably the best Teriyaki in the area. It has been our favorite place for take-out for the l… bit.ly/csPYoC #
  • At this point, I think it's safe to assume that I, too, had an affair with Jesse James. #
  • Erik's Tumbles - Texas Hold ‘em on the Microsoft Surface & Mobile Phone bit.ly/bUqG53 #
  • Erik's Tumbles - The Other Guys Motion Trailer bit.ly/8WXjxf #
  • After playing a little bit more with my Nexus One, the screen is definitely on the fritz. bit.ly/cFbID5 #
Twitter

Twits du Jour (Mar 26)

16 years ago
<1 min read