You can send one too:
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I had a dream…
I want to go to a site that lets me save links from streaming websites (YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, etc) at the press of a button. Let’s me paste RSS links for my favourite video podcasts (Twit.tv, Rev3, Rocketboom) and store them on-line. Able to store movies I’ve purchased from sites like Amazon, Android Market, LEGALLY. I also want to have the option to upload any of my own video files (maximum 800MB/file) to this site.
Have ONE PLACE IN THE CLOUD where they’ll be stored for me to download or stream later to my TV/Computer/Phone/Tablet/VGConsole.
I don’t ever want to have to download a file to my computer to “sync” to my device, unless it came from THAT CLOUD SITE DIRECTLY. It would be so much faster having it move server to server - upon purchase. And even faster to have the purchased content TORRENT files to any of my devices.
And then I want to have one login that I can use anywhere. Similar to the way Steam works, where I can download the content to my laptop, my parent’s TV, girlfriend’s phone, etc. Login won’t work on two devices at the same time. You can log into as many devices as you want, but the files will only play one at a time. And all the files I download will need to be activated every 24 hours. That way I can download as many shows I need for a trip and not have to worry about an internet connection. (But also prevents people from sharing files with friends when they’re not around.)
I want the site to allow me to digest content as if it were a TIVO or PVR. Where I can sit back and it will auto-load shows based on my mood, and/or other criteria that I set. I want it to suggest other shows that may interest me. I want the option to watch network shows for FREE (1 commercial between breaks) or as PAID (to eliminate commercials). Sports and special events too.
Finally, I want internet fast enough to be able to download all this stuff, with NO BANDWIDTH LIMITS. No speed hiccups. No blackouts based on location. Basically make it all work no matter where I am and how fast the connection is.
THEN, I might cancel my cable.
Lazy Movember
Older lady teller (at Toys R Us): Are you participating in Movember?
Me: No mam, I'm just too lazy to shave.
Teller: So you're just using this cause as an excuse not to shave?
Me: Yes. And it's working.
Teller: Well that's just selfish. Would you at least donate a dollar to the make a wish foundation?
Me: Lady if I give you a dollar will you shave your moustache?
DeNiro Movie Game
For years now I’ve played a lot of games (whether it be digital or analog), but I’ve never had more fun playing the game “DeNiro”. It’s a great first date game, if the two people involved are really into movies. I can’t take credit for this game. My friend Sinead invented it. We played it on our very first date and it was a lot of fun!
Basically the rules are this:
1) You’ll need a minimum of 2 players to play. The more the merrier.
2) First person starts off with an actor (ex., Nick Nolte).
3) Then the next person picks a movie that the actor appeared in (48 Hours).
4) Next, the following turn picks another actor that appeared in that film (ex., Eddie Murphy).
5) And you continue jumping from movie to actor to movie, until you stump the other person. If that happens they get a “D”. The first person who spells “DENIRO” is eliminated.
Alex Sim-Wise: Front Magazine (NSFW)
That UK chick on X-Play has topless photos of herself on this internet magazine’s site? Awesome! I wonder if Morgan Webb would do this? Better yet, Adam.
Hackintosh
I don’t hate Apple. Really, I don’t. I actually love to see Steve Jobs get “passionate” about their stuff. I do think that Apple products are over-priced. I think they do that because of the support they offer. Which is great. I’m cool with that. If my Uncle Frank, sister-in-law or grandmother, who know very little about computers, has an issue with their product, I’d much rather have them call Apple Support instead me. Let support figure it out for them. I deal with enough customers service problems every day.
I never considered myself a fanboy of anything. Never been loyal to anything, except my friends and family. Okay maybe for chicken wings at All Star’s, but that’s about it. My way of thinking involves using a computer that gets the job done. Regardless of the manufacturer. I mean, a prostitute doesn’t care how big your dick is. She just does the job. And it costs the same for everyone. So stop sucking Apple’s cock, whores. You’re just wasting your money.
So a few months ago I posted on Twitter that I converted my old Intel Core 2 Duo desktop into a working Hackintosh computer. I saw some instructions on Lifehacker.com and figured I’d give it a whirl too. After all, it was only going to cost me $29 for the upgrade DVD and another $29 for a D-Link DWA-125 wireless adapter. It was easier than I thought it would be.
My high school friend Dave, who now lives in Paris, stated that he wanted to do the same with an old computer he had lying around. He did not want to pay the ridiculous “Euro” prices they were charging at the Paris Apple Store. So I shot him an e-mail, which I will post here that might hopefully help out anyone else who might be thinking of taking the plunge.
iPad with Wings
Hey, hey, “nobody” reading this blog. (joke). Summer’s finally arrived! Which means two things for me: 1) Ladies are wearing a lot less now, so I have a reason to leave my apartment again. And 2) Vacation time.
Would love to go to Greece again this summer. Just to meet up with Mary. But it’s just not in my budget after my recent purchase (more on that below). Also, I am after all a cheap bastard. :D
“On Vacation” Gaming
Aruba 2010
So I’m on vacation this week and I’ve been away from both my PS3 and Xbox360 the entire time. Didn’t even bother bringing the DS or PSP because I didn’t use them at all on my last vacation to Greece. So this time I only brought my iPod touch (4th gen) and it’s been a great vacation substitute. The resort we’re on has free wifi in the lobby, but I opted in to purchase the wifi in our rooms and pretty much the entire island. So I’ve been able to connect online all week and download the following cool games:
Whacha Talkin’ ‘bout, Bruce Willis?
Bruce Willis is cool. I like him. When I was a kid, I wanted to be him. I watched Moonlighting, and didn’t care that they didn’t have new shows. It was always good. Even the re-runs. And when Die Hard came out? Wow. That was wicked. I even liked Hudson Hawk. I think I was the only one that saw it in the theaters. So with a new Die Hard movie coming out? I figured I’d write something about him.
I just noticed something about Bruce Willis. He’s been in a bunch of movies where he’s had numbers in the title. Check it out:
Ghostbusters The Video Game - Review (Xbox 360)
***Taken from my Gamespot review***
Summed up: I really loved it, but it’s way too short. And I had a few other complaints too.
Difficulty: EasyTime Spent: 10 Hours or LessThe Bottom Line: “Worth playing”
Okay here are the problems I have with this game:
Customer service in general…sucks
Hey guess what!? A new blog post. Yippee? Nope. Not for me. I tend to only post things when I’m 1) really bored, 2) have something to link to that I think is cool, or 3) pissed off royally. This post is about the third one unfortunately.
I work for a pretty big company. I’ve dealt with our customer service department, so I know what people go through with them. I just took a Work Conduct quiz the other day, so I can’t really talk about what I think of them. I could get fired. But I will say that I like my job a lot. And everyone I deal with is amazing. I have nothing to complain about anyway but I brought it up for a reason. If you ever had an issue with a big communications company, hopefully it’ll bring you comfort knowing that the people who work there also get it up the ass from time to time. You’re not alone.
Are the Spike VGA’s the “Golden Globes” for Video Games?
Seriously. How much money do video games make, compared to the movies?
I don’t know about you guys, but I bought more games than i watched a film in an actual theatre. That has to amount to something. Considering you buy one copy per household of most games, when you often get two tickets when you see a movie with your partner.
That’s it. I’m just bored and had to vent. Back to watching movie stars making fools of themselves.
Except for Ricky Gervais. That guy is effin brilliant.
