Lazy, rainy weekends
by carl on Dec.13, 2009, under Life
We really don’t get too many of these days here in town; but when it does happen, everyone and everything seems to slow down. We all sit by our windows for at least a few minutes and gaze out at the rain hitting the sidewalk. Our minds transcend and relax for a little. Worries are thrown out the window and our memories all but take over our existence. Senses explode with fear, love, hate and awe and when its all finished, we realize that there’s nothing left. Not even the minute little something that we had when this whole experience started. Not even that.
Ah. To be this dog. He stays inside at night and wimpers when there’s even a little hint of cold harsh weather. He’s allowed in when he wants and goes out when he wants. But most of all, he sleeps when he wants; wherever he wants.
Wrangler isn’t lazy all the time. He works hard, parties hard, and crashes even harder!
It’s tough being my dog.
FCC Cracking the Whip! Verizon’s new $350 ETF
by carl on Dec.07, 2009, under Technology
The FCC has taken notice of Verizon Wireless’ new $350 early termination fee that applies to all advanced devices purchased after November 15th, 2009. The FCC sent an inquiry letter to Verizon Wireless asking them answer several questions regarding this increased fee. The questionnaire focuses on Verizon Wireless’ disclosure of the ETF to customers and the reasoning behind the increase.
The FCC also did the math and calculated that a customer with a $350 ETF will still have $120 in fees remaining after 23 months into a 24 month contract. It then asks the loaded question, “If the ETF is meant to recoup the wholesale cost of the phone over the life of the contract, why does a $120 ETF apply?” Verizon also gets hit with questions about the $1.99 fee it charges customers for inadvertently accessing their Mobile Web, and is asked to explain the terms and conditions of such access.
Verizon has until December 17th to provide its answers. Good luck!
[via Boy Genius Report]
Be Bold. Be Connected.
by carl on Dec.07, 2009, under Technology
Finally! 3G on a BlackBerry device for T-Mobile. If you know how infatuated I am with BlackBerry smartphones then you know how excited I must be about possessing this incredible work of art.
The BlackBerry Bold 9700, Bold 2, on T-Mobile is nothing less than marvelous and inventive. The 9700 from T-Mobile offers excellent 3G coverage here in Las Vegas with wickedly fast data delivery and superior voice quality and reliability .. in my experience.
It’s feature packed with it’s new OS 5.0. All updated applications are a breeze to use and with it’s track pad it makes navigating the interface all that much better.
Check out the specs after the jump.
