21 June 2016
06 June 2016
Titanium Pocket Tool - Kickstarter
I am a sucker for titanium. Heck, I will sometimes do a search for 'titanium' on auction sites just to see what is out there. Another place I will go is Kickstarter...which is where I found the Titanium Pocket Tool. I like multi-function tools and obviously, I love titanium...so of course I had to get this.
The Kickstarter campaign started by Big iDesign around March of this year, with a goal of raising $5000. When the campaign ended the TPT raised just over $229K. As promised, the item arrived in June.
I have had the tool for a day and did some non-scientific testing on it. Here are my thoughts and results with each tool listed on their website
• Bottle Opener - What is a Kickstarter campaign without a bottle opener function? As I have mentioned, I to a search for titanium and usually a handful of items come up. I bet if you do a search for 'bottle opener', you would break Kickstarter. Where was I? Oh yeah. It works fine for a bottle opener on a multi-tool. I am sure you have many bottle openers at home that can do better...or other Kickstarter items you that also have a bottle opener 'designed into it'.
• Flat Head Screwdriver - Again, works fine. Obviously, this is not as ergonomically friendly as your traditional screwdriver, but like the bottle opener, in a pinch, it works.
• Wide Flat Head Screwdriver - See above for function. But, I find this 'tool' to be a little misleading. The wide flat-head screwdriver is the area in the lower left of tool (see above image). It is like saying a coin is a multi functional currency. It works, but again, there is no leverage.
• Internal Magnet - Strong enough to hold its own weight (listed at 24 grams). But, not more than two pieces of paper.
• 1/4″ (6mm) Hex Bit Opening - Good enough in 'survival' situation.
• Measurement Cues - This is interesting. From the top, the center of the screw to the edge of the button does measure 25mm. And, from center to center of the bottom screws, it does measure 50mm. There are no other markers, so this is only good for rough measurements.
• Mini Pry Bar - Just like how a coin can be a pry bar, but you get a little better leverage here. Bonus, it is also the flat head screwdriver.
• Scraper Edge - Not really feeling this one. There is a slight overlap where the two halves meet, forming a slight...very slight...edge that can be used for scraping. Again, you can use a coin to scrap a lottery card, too.
• Stainless Steel Insert “Dual Function” - The "dull edge package opener" works fine. I have opened packages with keys, even toothpicks. I give this one a pass. I wonder if this is 'airport safe'.
The camping fork would probably work better if it was four pronged. The three prong design results in wide prongs. Stabbing something soft like pasta is fine. Anything harder like vegetables, the fork does not hold very well. A normal fork is curved and that helps lock in the food. This being straight, anything hard or heavy tends to slip off the end. Obviously, the prongs are short (they are also angled) stabbing more than one or two pieces of food is going to be a challenge. Also, noodles are out of the question.
• 550 Paracord Lanyard / Key Ring Opening - To put it bluntly, this is a hole with a string tied in a knot. The paracord, and anything you have attached to it, can get in the way of tool usage. But having an option to latch it on to something is a great option. A soft loop like paracord is a preferred alternative to a hard metal ring that can scratch my beloved titanium.
• Accepts Standard Utility Razor Blades (not included) - The insert is basically a blunt utility razor with notches cut in to make a fork. So yeah, I give this a pass. I prefer the included insert as it has a fork and hopefully airport safe.
• Universal Wrench Design (15 Socket Sizes) - Not really feeling this one either. The best place to grip a nut (you have a dirty mind) is on its sides. This design grips the nut by the corners, the weakest part. While it does work, there really is not enough leverage and nut grip (get your mind out of the gutter) to torque a nut. I found that it slipped more times than expected. Also, the design means you have to flip it one way to tighten bolt and the other to loosen, much like a pipe wrench.
Well, there you go. For the price, it might be a little over priced for what it is. There are better multi-tools out there that can do more for less money. Although few are as compact and even fewer are made of titanium. Overall, I like it (mainly for the titanium) and most of the functions are good enough for emergency use. I recommend carrying a tool with you, whether it be this one or others, for emergencies, at least have something like this in your bag or glove compartment.
If you want to pick one up for yourself, visit the Big iDesign website
Titanium Pocket Tool |
I have had the tool for a day and did some non-scientific testing on it. Here are my thoughts and results with each tool listed on their website
• Bottle Opener - What is a Kickstarter campaign without a bottle opener function? As I have mentioned, I to a search for titanium and usually a handful of items come up. I bet if you do a search for 'bottle opener', you would break Kickstarter. Where was I? Oh yeah. It works fine for a bottle opener on a multi-tool. I am sure you have many bottle openers at home that can do better...or other Kickstarter items you that also have a bottle opener 'designed into it'.
• Flat Head Screwdriver - Again, works fine. Obviously, this is not as ergonomically friendly as your traditional screwdriver, but like the bottle opener, in a pinch, it works.
• Wide Flat Head Screwdriver - See above for function. But, I find this 'tool' to be a little misleading. The wide flat-head screwdriver is the area in the lower left of tool (see above image). It is like saying a coin is a multi functional currency. It works, but again, there is no leverage.
• Internal Magnet - Strong enough to hold its own weight (listed at 24 grams). But, not more than two pieces of paper.
• 1/4″ (6mm) Hex Bit Opening - Good enough in 'survival' situation.
• Measurement Cues - This is interesting. From the top, the center of the screw to the edge of the button does measure 25mm. And, from center to center of the bottom screws, it does measure 50mm. There are no other markers, so this is only good for rough measurements.
• Mini Pry Bar - Just like how a coin can be a pry bar, but you get a little better leverage here. Bonus, it is also the flat head screwdriver.
• Scraper Edge - Not really feeling this one. There is a slight overlap where the two halves meet, forming a slight...very slight...edge that can be used for scraping. Again, you can use a coin to scrap a lottery card, too.
• Stainless Steel Insert “Dual Function” - The "dull edge package opener" works fine. I have opened packages with keys, even toothpicks. I give this one a pass. I wonder if this is 'airport safe'.
The camping fork would probably work better if it was four pronged. The three prong design results in wide prongs. Stabbing something soft like pasta is fine. Anything harder like vegetables, the fork does not hold very well. A normal fork is curved and that helps lock in the food. This being straight, anything hard or heavy tends to slip off the end. Obviously, the prongs are short (they are also angled) stabbing more than one or two pieces of food is going to be a challenge. Also, noodles are out of the question.
• 550 Paracord Lanyard / Key Ring Opening - To put it bluntly, this is a hole with a string tied in a knot. The paracord, and anything you have attached to it, can get in the way of tool usage. But having an option to latch it on to something is a great option. A soft loop like paracord is a preferred alternative to a hard metal ring that can scratch my beloved titanium.
• Accepts Standard Utility Razor Blades (not included) - The insert is basically a blunt utility razor with notches cut in to make a fork. So yeah, I give this a pass. I prefer the included insert as it has a fork and hopefully airport safe.
• Universal Wrench Design (15 Socket Sizes) - Not really feeling this one either. The best place to grip a nut (you have a dirty mind) is on its sides. This design grips the nut by the corners, the weakest part. While it does work, there really is not enough leverage and nut grip (get your mind out of the gutter) to torque a nut. I found that it slipped more times than expected. Also, the design means you have to flip it one way to tighten bolt and the other to loosen, much like a pipe wrench.
Well, there you go. For the price, it might be a little over priced for what it is. There are better multi-tools out there that can do more for less money. Although few are as compact and even fewer are made of titanium. Overall, I like it (mainly for the titanium) and most of the functions are good enough for emergency use. I recommend carrying a tool with you, whether it be this one or others, for emergencies, at least have something like this in your bag or glove compartment.
If you want to pick one up for yourself, visit the Big iDesign website
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02 June 2016
FUCK YOU, STOP CALLING ME - June 2016
Well that did not take long. After a holiday weekend, they got right back on the phone. Although, did did call me on the Saturday, in the the morning, on a three-day weekend.
2 June 2016
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - What do we have here? Folks, I believe this is our first return caller of the year. This is exciting. Last call was nine days ago, on 24 May. As usual, I did a quick search and conveniently Google remembered that I searched for this number. Until the next time you call, fuck you!
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - Oh, you thought I was kidding when I wrote, "Until the next time you call, fuck you!" Yep, you guessed it...they called again. So, again I will say, fuck you!
3 June 2016
310-849-0617 Beverly Hills, CA - Based on quick search, this is not a 100% confirmed telemarketer number. So, that means it is just a 99% confirmed telemarketer number. Most likely, the call has been routed through various ports until a 'local' number shows up on caller ID. But hey, three calls in two days. I am guess they will take the weekend off and get right back to it on Monday. Until then, fuck you!
4 June 2016
No Caller ID - I guess we did not have to wait until Monday, another Saturday call.
Hiding behind a "No Caller ID" is a sure guarantee that I will not pick up. Good try with the local area code trick. At least for a split second, that gets me thinking someone I might know is calling. It would do the world a favour if all telemarketer calls came in as "No Caller ID", better yet, "telemarketer". Fuck you!
6 June 2016
323-315-9234 Los Angeles, CA - Looks link June is going to be a busy month for telemarketers. The fun part is, I get to post all these numbers. The hard part is, I will need to come up with some witty comments as to not to bore you. I mean, this comment seems like a total cop out, I hope future calls will generate better comments. In honour of the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Duck you!
7 June 2016
323-230-4526 Los Angeles, CA - Ah, let the games begin. It has been awhile since we have calls coming in almost everyday. Could it be because it is an Olympic year? Could it be because it is an election year? This may or be helpful, but elections are held during Olympic years, which is every four years...Leap Years...and the years are divisible by four. I know, totally random...yet so is the call...but, not this: fuck you!
8 June 2016
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - Third call this month, and if you count last month, this is call number four. I do not recall what the record was, but I think it was around ten calls from a specific number. However, I do recall that the calls came from somewhere in the Northwest, it was either Washington or Oregon. Whatever. If these guys can do half the days in June, fifteen calls, I will be impressed and crown you the undisputed champs. Fuck you!
11 June 2016
209-849-9472 Unknown - Unknown? Well, at least that was the way it was listed on my phone. But, a quick search tells me that the call originated from Stockton area in Northern California. I will say that the search did not wave any telemarketer flags, but we all know how 'innocent' numbers can easily turn out to be evil telemarketers. Oh, and you skipped three days...fuck you!
13 June 2016
310-849-9471 Unknown - Another 'unknown'. By now, we all know that 310 is Los Angeles. Here is something interesting. Note the same prefix as previous caller from Stockton...and one number off in the suffix. Seems to me that someone is generating fake numbers to hide behind. There was one good thing about this call, my phone barley rang before the call was cut off. Still counts as a call, though. Fuck you!
16 June 2016
323-609-6026 Los Angeles, CA - Yeah, everyone knows 323 is Los Angeles. No need to try to hide that with an 'unknown'. How exciting is it to have all the calls, so far, coming from California.
Here is some more area code trivia for you. Back in the day rotary phones where all the rage...and not because of the hipster movement...but because that is all we had. Area codes in large metropolitan areas had 'shorter' dialing...1's, 2', and 3'. For example, New York-212, Los Angeles-213, Chicago-312. Places like Hawaii got 808, 'longer' dialing area code. Now, with keypads, it does not matter.
Until the next call, hopefully from California, fuck you!
20 June 2016
323-576-3499 Los Angeles, CA - First day of Summer...first call of Summer. It is going to be a hot day with record setting temperatures. Why not start out the Summer with a call from a telemarketer...most likely a bot. I hope your circuits fry in the heat. Fuck you!
24 June 2016
815-867-2491 Pontiac, IL - Illinois? But, what happened to all the California calls? Thanks, Pontiac, for ruining the streak. Now, the Californians will have to start all over next month. I hope you are happy. Fuck you!
2 June 2016
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - What do we have here? Folks, I believe this is our first return caller of the year. This is exciting. Last call was nine days ago, on 24 May. As usual, I did a quick search and conveniently Google remembered that I searched for this number. Until the next time you call, fuck you!
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - Oh, you thought I was kidding when I wrote, "Until the next time you call, fuck you!" Yep, you guessed it...they called again. So, again I will say, fuck you!
For a good time, call 424-320-8457 |
310-849-0617 Beverly Hills, CA - Based on quick search, this is not a 100% confirmed telemarketer number. So, that means it is just a 99% confirmed telemarketer number. Most likely, the call has been routed through various ports until a 'local' number shows up on caller ID. But hey, three calls in two days. I am guess they will take the weekend off and get right back to it on Monday. Until then, fuck you!
4 June 2016
No Caller ID - I guess we did not have to wait until Monday, another Saturday call.
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June 2016 calls, so far |
6 June 2016
323-315-9234 Los Angeles, CA - Looks link June is going to be a busy month for telemarketers. The fun part is, I get to post all these numbers. The hard part is, I will need to come up with some witty comments as to not to bore you. I mean, this comment seems like a total cop out, I hope future calls will generate better comments. In honour of the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Duck you!
7 June 2016
323-230-4526 Los Angeles, CA - Ah, let the games begin. It has been awhile since we have calls coming in almost everyday. Could it be because it is an Olympic year? Could it be because it is an election year? This may or be helpful, but elections are held during Olympic years, which is every four years...Leap Years...and the years are divisible by four. I know, totally random...yet so is the call...but, not this: fuck you!
8 June 2016
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - Third call this month, and if you count last month, this is call number four. I do not recall what the record was, but I think it was around ten calls from a specific number. However, I do recall that the calls came from somewhere in the Northwest, it was either Washington or Oregon. Whatever. If these guys can do half the days in June, fifteen calls, I will be impressed and crown you the undisputed champs. Fuck you!
11 June 2016
209-849-9472 Unknown - Unknown? Well, at least that was the way it was listed on my phone. But, a quick search tells me that the call originated from Stockton area in Northern California. I will say that the search did not wave any telemarketer flags, but we all know how 'innocent' numbers can easily turn out to be evil telemarketers. Oh, and you skipped three days...fuck you!
13 June 2016
310-849-9471 Unknown - Another 'unknown'. By now, we all know that 310 is Los Angeles. Here is something interesting. Note the same prefix as previous caller from Stockton...and one number off in the suffix. Seems to me that someone is generating fake numbers to hide behind. There was one good thing about this call, my phone barley rang before the call was cut off. Still counts as a call, though. Fuck you!
16 June 2016
323-609-6026 Los Angeles, CA - Yeah, everyone knows 323 is Los Angeles. No need to try to hide that with an 'unknown'. How exciting is it to have all the calls, so far, coming from California.
Here is some more area code trivia for you. Back in the day rotary phones where all the rage...and not because of the hipster movement...but because that is all we had. Area codes in large metropolitan areas had 'shorter' dialing...1's, 2', and 3'. For example, New York-212, Los Angeles-213, Chicago-312. Places like Hawaii got 808, 'longer' dialing area code. Now, with keypads, it does not matter.
Until the next call, hopefully from California, fuck you!
20 June 2016
323-576-3499 Los Angeles, CA - First day of Summer...first call of Summer. It is going to be a hot day with record setting temperatures. Why not start out the Summer with a call from a telemarketer...most likely a bot. I hope your circuits fry in the heat. Fuck you!
24 June 2016
815-867-2491 Pontiac, IL - Illinois? But, what happened to all the California calls? Thanks, Pontiac, for ruining the streak. Now, the Californians will have to start all over next month. I hope you are happy. Fuck you!
09 May 2016
Bremont Co-Founder Nick English
Hanging out with Nick English |
Nick was busy most of the night mingling with the other guests. No matter, as I was occupied with the prototype watches and hanging out with Neil (Sales Representative?) from Bremont. Check out these new watches.
New Bremont watches |
- MBII-WH - The Martin-Baker collaboration is now available with a white dial. The exclusive band colour is blue. Speaking of Martin-Baker, I learned that each time one ejects, there is up to 12-14 g of force in that 0.6 second blast. This compresses the spine, permanently, and can result in a loss of 1.5 inches in height. The second time is another 1.5 inches for a total of 3 inches. They will not let you fly after that as a third ejection will kill you.
- ALT1-ZT/51 - The ALT1-Z with colours inspired by the Bremont P-51. The P-51 was a Limited Edition and is long sold out. Even if available, it would be at a premium price. But now, you can get the ALT1-Z in those vintage colours.
- AC-R/SS and OTUSA-R/BK - Both the America's Cup and Oracle Team USA watch features a unique Regatta Chronograph movement. The AC-R has a five countdown timer in the 12H sub dial, while the OTUSA-R has a five and fifteen minute countdown timer.
- Boeing 100 - Limited to 300 pieces, this watch celebrates 100 years of Boeing. The brown motive reflects the interior of vintage Boeing cockpits, which was designed for comfort for the pilots. The Boeing 'totem pole' logo is at 3H on the dial, and like the rest of the Boeing range, the 'arrow' is subtly placed at the tip of the second counter
- SOLO/PW and PB - The classic SOLO with polished case. It will also have a larger display back to showcase the movement.
- SOLO-32-AJ/WH and LC/WH - For the first time, Bremont is making a ladies watch. These feature the Bremont DNA with 32mm case. These were prototypes with solid case backs, but the production versions will have display case backs. All Bremont watches have open case backs with the exception of the MB and U2 Range, because of the anti-magnetic iron Faraday case.
Checking out my 3D model |
Towards the end of the night, I finally got to meet Nick. I brought the 3D model of the ALT1-C I made. Since I posted on the ALT1TUDE forums, he already knew about it. He was excited to finally see my model in real life...not as excited as me getting to finally meet Nick. I also revealed that I was the 'face of Bremont'. Again, he knew about it via the forum. Apparently, I am semi-famous amongst the Bremont staff.
Nick signed a catalog for me |
Neil and Nick from Bremont and the Feldmar staff |
For those keeping track, I have visited two (Royal Exchange and Mayfair) of the four Bremont Boutiques. Now, I have meet one (Nick) of the two Co-Founders.
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06 May 2016
FUCK YOU, STOP CALLING ME - May 2016
The continuing trend is 'local' calls. I do not have a witty intro, so let us just get to it.
5 May 2016
310-849-5224 Beverly Hills. CA - I have spoken to some friends about telemarketing calls. Some are from another state and noticed that telemarketing calls were coming from his home area code. So, this might be a new trend. I, and I am sure most of you, simply do not pick up when we see a foreign number, like an out of area code number. This is the great thing about caller ID.
These telemarketers must think, 'hey, if we route our calls through some local number, may the phish will bite.' Uh, no. Unless there is a name on caller ID, I will not pick up. Heck, depending on the name, I might just ignore that person, too. You know what I am talking about. So, that trick is not going to work on me. Besides, like I always say, if you really want to talk to me, leave a fucking message. In other words, fuck you!
13 May 2016
310-849-6392 Beverly Hills, CA - Oh, an unidentified caller on Friday the 13th? We know where this is going. Fuck that noise, I am not picking up. This is currently an 'unlisted' wireless number. But, judging by last week's number, note the same area code and prefix, I am thinking this is another rerouted numbers. It would have been better if the call was routed through Sussex County, New Jersey...what if they were calling me from Camp Crystal Lake. How awesome would that be? With my luck, the call would be coming from inside the house. Fuck you!
24 May 2016
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - Lots of 'local' calls. Still not going to pick up.
Fun little trivia. About ten years ago the area code 310 was slowly 'losing numbers', most likely due to the increase of mobile phone numbers. To combat this, the new area code 424 was introduced. Prior to this new area code, the Los Angeles area had its residence dial the area code on out going local calls with the same area code. Before this, only the prefix and suffix need only to be dialed if you had the same area code. I will go into more area code trivia in future posts.
For now, I sign off with my usual...fuck you!
28 May 2016
310-849-2630 Beverly Hills, CA - Really? Who the fuck calls at 8:22 on a Saturday morning...on a three day holiday weekend? Telemarketers, that is who. Well, a quick search shows that this might be a legit number and a possible wrong number. I am not taking that chance. Based on the 'location' of previous calls, this is most likely your garden variety telemarketer. Fuck you!
13 May 2016
310-849-6392 Beverly Hills, CA - Oh, an unidentified caller on Friday the 13th? We know where this is going. Fuck that noise, I am not picking up. This is currently an 'unlisted' wireless number. But, judging by last week's number, note the same area code and prefix, I am thinking this is another rerouted numbers. It would have been better if the call was routed through Sussex County, New Jersey...what if they were calling me from Camp Crystal Lake. How awesome would that be? With my luck, the call would be coming from inside the house. Fuck you!
24 May 2016
424-320-8457 Los Angeles, CA - Lots of 'local' calls. Still not going to pick up.
Fun little trivia. About ten years ago the area code 310 was slowly 'losing numbers', most likely due to the increase of mobile phone numbers. To combat this, the new area code 424 was introduced. Prior to this new area code, the Los Angeles area had its residence dial the area code on out going local calls with the same area code. Before this, only the prefix and suffix need only to be dialed if you had the same area code. I will go into more area code trivia in future posts.
For now, I sign off with my usual...fuck you!
28 May 2016
310-849-2630 Beverly Hills, CA - Really? Who the fuck calls at 8:22 on a Saturday morning...on a three day holiday weekend? Telemarketers, that is who. Well, a quick search shows that this might be a legit number and a possible wrong number. I am not taking that chance. Based on the 'location' of previous calls, this is most likely your garden variety telemarketer. Fuck you!
One of many 'missed calls'. |
11 April 2016
Upgrade Engine Coming Soon
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Last photo taken at drop off |
The was dropped off in late December. I was told they would be backed up until about February. No big deal, as I am in no rush. Better to take the time to work out the kinks, anyway. Also, there may be others that have more urgent issues with their cars and I might get bumped.
So, here is the update. They have taken out the old engine and are waiting for parts to arrive from DMC-Texas. The folks at DMC-California will be installing a Stage II system. This will give me a little more power than stock set up.
The car should be ready by early May. Stay tuned.
08 April 2016
State Farm's "Never" Commercial - What Happens Next
This State Farm commercial has been on the air for a few months. Go ahead, spend thirty seconds and watch it. But, watch it until the end.
In case the commercial is taken down I will describe the spot, breaking it up scene by scene. You can skip this part if you have seen it.
- Guy is hanging with his bros and states (see what I did there) that he is "never getting married".
- We see the guy purchasing an engagement ring.
- Guy is with wife, sitting in a plane, in front of a rowdy kid and states, "we are never having kids"
- Wife is in delivery room.
- Guy and family are in their big city luxury apartment and states, "we are never moving to the suburbs".
- They are in the suburbs, as a minivan drives by, the guy states, "we are never getting one of those"
- Guy is washing his minivan.
- Guy is cleaning up crayon marks on the wall of their suburban house. As his wife passes by, he states, "we are never having another kid". She responds with, "I'm pregnant".
- Guy is cuddling with his wife and two kids and states, "I'm never letting go".
- "For all the nevers in life, State Farm is there."
So, this commercial has been bothering me for months, as longs as it has been on air. Why, you ask.
This is a good advertisement with one flaw. The good, obviously, is, like a good neighbour, State Farm is there if/when things change in your life and adjustments need to be made to your insurance policy. At least that is what I think happens based on their ad campaigns.
But, I want to see the next scene. "I will never *blank*", then said *blank* happens. Well..."I'm never letting go". Much like how Rose said she was not letting go in Titanic...only to immediately let go of Jack then watch him sink to the depths of the Atlantic...I expect the guy to let go. Yes, like a divorce or something. The wife gets custody of the girls, he looses the house and the minivan, and he is back hanging with his bros again.
I am sure State Farm will be there for the guy (and you) if this happens. Sadly, this kind of thing does happen.
We can see a series of commercials with this. Imagine the guy sitting at a bar with his buddies and saying "I am never getting married, again". Then, we see him and his best bro sing You've Lost That Loving Feeling to a girl at the bar. It starts all over. Genius!
Maybe we see him with a new wife with step-kids. Maybe the guy needs to deal with his kids' step father....college for the kids. I mean, we have something here. I really hope this is the first of a series by State Farm.
We could go really dark on this, too. The above is just a 'normal' situation. What if after "I'm never letting go", it gets all Dateline on everyone. Let your imagination run wild. The guy goes to strip clubs, driving while intoxicated, embezzles from company, murder, robbery, has illegitimate child, etc. Too dark?
01 April 2016
FUCK YOU, STOP CALLING ME - April 2016
Hey, it is April Fool's Day. Only fitting that we start out the month with the ultimate fools...telemarketers.
1 April 2016
213-814-4571 Los Angeles, CA - Okay, I admit it. I just got back from holiday and after being trapped in a metal tube for about ten hours at 40,000 feet, I caught some form of virus from some dirty passenger. I dud a search on this number and no ref flags. Again, I could be patient zero on this. Speaking of that, who was patient zero on the plane. Who knows what kind of virus I have...especially having just been in a foreign country. So, I am sick and I did not answer the phone. Not like I was going to anyway...fuck you!
310-849-7416 Beverly Hills, CA - What? Two calls in less than an hour! Must be some kind of April Fool's Day joke. Fuck you!
18 April 2016
313-444-1018 Detroit, MI - Well, that is a huge gap. It has been over two weeks since our last call. Hey, wait. I think this is the first call from Detroit, that is pretty exciting....and, I am over it. Fuck you!
20 April 2016
erma.benson@andevenmore.info - Ah, another phishy text message. They did not even try to come up with a real name here..."Erma Benson"? I do like the effort in "and even more", but it just screams scam. Here is the text.
So the body of the text is "interested" with a URL. Interested in what? Not like I texted "Erma" a picture of my cock, and now she is 'interested'. Even if I did, I assure you, she would definitely not be interested.
Is she asking if I am interested? Then, there should be a question mark, as in "hey, are you interested in this fine twat?" Nope.
But, there is a URL. Like any one in their right mind would click on this bullshit. As you can see, I have three unread messages. I am too lazy to click on those. The only reason I clicked on this was to get a screen shot and check the rest of the fake email address.
Fuck you!
23 April 2016
323-358-2900 Montebello, CA - Calls that come in on a Saturday morning are tricky. They could be legit because one would think that even fucknut telemarketers have the weekend off. This of course is not the case. Terrorist do not sleep. Although, I have yet to receive a call in the middle of the night. Well, a lot can change. Anyway, I have been to Montebello. It is an okay place to drive by, but it seems it just got shittier thanks to telemarketers. Fuck you!
25 April 2016
323-315-0755 Los Angeles, CA - So, are they turning it on this month in Southern California? Granted there are not a lot of calls, but a lot of the calls are from the land that does not rain. Monday calls get me kinda edgy, as I assume this is going to be one of those weeks. Think about it, I got a call on Saturday morning. What is to stop them from calling me all week? Well, nothing...not the the Do Not Call Registry...nothing. So, fuck you!
1 April 2016
213-814-4571 Los Angeles, CA - Okay, I admit it. I just got back from holiday and after being trapped in a metal tube for about ten hours at 40,000 feet, I caught some form of virus from some dirty passenger. I dud a search on this number and no ref flags. Again, I could be patient zero on this. Speaking of that, who was patient zero on the plane. Who knows what kind of virus I have...especially having just been in a foreign country. So, I am sick and I did not answer the phone. Not like I was going to anyway...fuck you!
310-849-7416 Beverly Hills, CA - What? Two calls in less than an hour! Must be some kind of April Fool's Day joke. Fuck you!
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Two calls in forty six minutes. |
313-444-1018 Detroit, MI - Well, that is a huge gap. It has been over two weeks since our last call. Hey, wait. I think this is the first call from Detroit, that is pretty exciting....and, I am over it. Fuck you!
20 April 2016
erma.benson@andevenmore.info - Ah, another phishy text message. They did not even try to come up with a real name here..."Erma Benson"? I do like the effort in "and even more", but it just screams scam. Here is the text.
Not much more |
Is she asking if I am interested? Then, there should be a question mark, as in "hey, are you interested in this fine twat?" Nope.
But, there is a URL. Like any one in their right mind would click on this bullshit. As you can see, I have three unread messages. I am too lazy to click on those. The only reason I clicked on this was to get a screen shot and check the rest of the fake email address.
Fuck you!
23 April 2016
323-358-2900 Montebello, CA - Calls that come in on a Saturday morning are tricky. They could be legit because one would think that even fucknut telemarketers have the weekend off. This of course is not the case. Terrorist do not sleep. Although, I have yet to receive a call in the middle of the night. Well, a lot can change. Anyway, I have been to Montebello. It is an okay place to drive by, but it seems it just got shittier thanks to telemarketers. Fuck you!
25 April 2016
323-315-0755 Los Angeles, CA - So, are they turning it on this month in Southern California? Granted there are not a lot of calls, but a lot of the calls are from the land that does not rain. Monday calls get me kinda edgy, as I assume this is going to be one of those weeks. Think about it, I got a call on Saturday morning. What is to stop them from calling me all week? Well, nothing...not the the Do Not Call Registry...nothing. So, fuck you!
11 March 2016
Spring Back, Fall Foward
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Spring back, Fall forward |
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Why do we still do this? |
As I listen to these broadcasts, I learned that Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that do not observe Daylight Savings Times. California is considering the change. This would be awesome news, as it can lead other states and eventually the entire world to rid ourselves of this useless act.
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Pink areas like to waste time. |
One of the thing stats they threw out this morning regarding the issues time changes cause was a 24% hike in heart attacks, and an increase in traffic accidents. I am not going to verify these stats, because they work in my favour.
We lose and hour this weekend. But really, we lose two hours, as it will take about an hour to set all the clocks and watches the average person has in their house and car. Yeah, do not forget about the clocks in your car.
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Bi-annual dance we do |
Again, here is my genius idea to end this crap. Instead of setting the clocks ahead one hour, then back one hour every six months...we meet half way. All we do is get Greenwich to set the clocks half an hour off and leave it. Then, everyone will just need to worry about Time Zones Those are usually based on longitude and borders, which only effects those who travel.
Oh wait, I thought I was done. I may have mentioned this before...but not everyone who observes DST changes their clocks at the same time. What?!? I will try to keep this short since we are losing an hour and you need to be setting your clocks. Anyway...
I traveled to London in October. When I got there I obviously had to set my watch to local time. Well, the next day, I had to set it back one hour because it was the end of DST. A week later, I am back in the states...setting my watch back to DST...then the next day fall back an hour because it was the end for DST in North America. This is what drove Doc Brown crazy.
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Time change! |
As heard on the news this Monday morning. Traffic accidents increase by 5% as EVERYONE is essentially 'jet lagged' from losing that hour. In California, there was over 5000 traffic accidents on the Monday following the time change, last year. It takes about 3-4 days for the average person to adjust to time change.
06 March 2016
What Happened to the Nike+ App?
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Nike+ iPod Sensor |
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iPod receiver and Nike+ sensor |
A few years ago, Nike and Apple teamed up to make a tracking system for runners. The Nike+ Sensor would sync with an iPod. Depending on the version of iPod, one would either need a receiver that plugged into the charging port or, connect to device via Bluetooth and using it through an app. This also worked with certain iPhone models.
The sensor would be placed in special Nike+ shoes. If you are cheap like me, just carry the sensor in your pocket and it worked just as well.
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Sensor placed in special shoes |
My iPod already had the Nike+ app pre-installed. All I need was the sensor. So, about two years ago I got one and started tracking those long hikes. I was able to earn FuelPoints in addition to my FuelBand. I was not a frequent user of this sensor, although I did buy a pair of gyms shoes with the sensor 'hole'.
This worked fine what I was using it. But, about two months ago, I wanted to track a short walk and could not find the app on my iPod. I did a little research and found out what happened.
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Obsolete Nike+ sensor |
When Apple released the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, running on iOS 8.0. The new operating system introduced the Health app which featured similar pedometer function as the Nike+ system, but with the addition of tracking via GPS. This made the Nike+ sensor and system obsolete. Ah, lucky for me, I am still using an iPhone 4S and only upgrades to a 5S. While I was running iOS 8 on my phone and iPod, the Nike+ system was still working.
Along comes iOS 9.0 changing the game. Once iOS 9 is installed, it deleted the pre-installed Nike+ app on your device. This is why I could not find it on my iPhone/iPod. There was no warning (that I know of), the app was just removed. The Health app was the beginning of the end for the Nike+ sensor. I guess I should have seen this coming as I noticed that Nike discontinued the Nike+ line of footwear, no more sensor holes.
There is no way to get the app back, as there is no (easy) way to install iOS 8. The easiest thing to do is find an old iPod and hope that it has iOS 8 or lower installed.
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New Nike+ Running app |
Until then, I need to find the foam plug for my shoe because my sensor work its way out of the hole when I put on my shoe. Then it is like the Princess and the Pea for me and I have to re adjust the sensor. Maybe a piece of tape would help.
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