Orioles Magic?
I don't know what to say about this video. I grew up a Baltimore Orioles fan, but don't follow the team much anymore. Part of it is a busier lifestyle.…
Let’s Have Some Fun Out Here!
I don't know who to blame for not letting the Buzz Bissinger-Will Leitch "debate" die. Bissinger hasn't shut up, trying to explain over and over again that his point still…
Life and Death of a Cable Box
For a few moments, I felt as if I had lost a child.
I came home from work on Monday to an empty house. I had to stay late for an event at work, so Maria took Bridget with her to the PTO meeting.
I figured I would cook myself a small dinner, plop myself down in front of the television, and relax until they got home.
But something funny happened when I went into the living room to turn on the TV. The box on top of the TV was flashing some crazy numbers. I had no idea what was happening.
I did what any guy would do in the situation. I unplugged the cable box, then plugged it back in.
This Could be Very Bad
I love comedian Dave Attell. I love the old comedy show The Gong Show. Put the two together, and I'm not sure how much I love it. That hasn't stopped…
LeBron to Feinstein for the Dunk
As I have said before, I don't have very many heroes. I try to see everyone for their humanity and try not to raise one person above another. But Zach…
Making It Virtually Rain
First, the Wii let you play golf in your living room. Then, they brought beer pong to your gaming system. So, what's next for the greatest game system ever? Pole…
Six More Days
Summer TV comes a little early when American Gladiators returns on Monday night. NBC had a bug on the screen announcing the premier for a little while, but I finally…
My Paul Harvey Moment
If you haven’t already, read the item below about my decision to get rid of my traditional cell phone for a pre-paid phone in an attempt so save money. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
*whistles*
OK, now, as Paul Harvey used to say, here’s the “rest of the story.”
When I first got my new phone, I had little trouble transferring the number to my new phone. Of all the things associated with this decision, that worried me most since I use the phone for personal and work stuff. I didn’t need a hiccup with this to get me in trouble at work.
After that happened, I went to activate the new phone. I had a little trouble at first and needed to call customer service. They had me put in some codes, and the phone started working fine. I was slightly annoyed I couldn’t do it online, but it didn’t bother me that much.
The service came with 10 free minutes, but I had bought a card for 400 minutes. All the advertisements said adding minutes was a snap. You could do it either through thephone or online. Piece of cake, I thought. Until I tried.
Big Cell Phone Decision
I remember when I bought my first cell phone. Maria was pregnant with Bridget, and I was working in downtown Baltimore.
Just in case the kid decided to come at an inopportune time, she needed a way to get in touch with me. So I headed off to the mall and picked out something cool, but affordable.
I remember looking at all the available calling plans. My instincts told me to pick the cheapest one, but I harbored odd fantasies of getting calls day and night from friends I hadn’t heard from in ages just dying to catch up now that I had a cool new phone.
Yeah, that never happened. In fact in the almost eight years I have had a cell phone, I have learned that I hate talking on the phone whether it’s in my house or can fit in my pocket.
ITEOTWAWKI: You Tell ‘Em, Peter
As the tour to support "Accelerate" approaches, Peter Buck has started to puff out his chest because, as he puts it, he finally got his way. I always complained and…