Gotta love Courtside
posted on 2008.08.26 20:34:33 by BogieOnly at Courtside will you find a poster this awesome.
Some things happen for a reason. Some things happen by chance. Chances are there’s a reason for that.
Is it August or October?
posted on 2008.08.21 08:26:27 by BogieIt’s hard to believe that it’s the middle of August right now. Check out this weather forecast for Cambridge over the next week. (Normally, the highs are in the 90s this time of year.)
Thanks, global warming!
Have an original iPhone? Unlock it and eBay it!
posted on 2008.07.29 09:37:27 by BogieLike many original iPhone owners, I recently upgraded to the iPhone 3G, but I wasn’t sure what to do with my old phone. I looked on eBay to see what the going price was for old iPhones and I was stunned. An average price of $350 for an old, used iPhone? Gadgets rarely maintain that sort of value a year later. (I bought mine for $399 ($599 plus a $200 credit from AmEx when Apple decided to drop the price to $399 for everyone. And then Apple credited all the $599 buyers with a $100 credit, so I guess I paid $299!)
Anyway, the trick to getting the best value for your old iPhone is to “pwn” it, or unlock/jailbreak/activate it using a tool such as Pwnage Tool 2.0. (Disclaimer: You must have some idea of what you’re doing when unlocking your phone, otherwise you’ll forever ruin your iPhone!). Once you do this, you’re not only unlocking the iPhone to be used on any GSM-based carrier around the world, but you’re also unlocking its value. iPhones that can be used on any carrier are highly desirable, and until the iPhone 3G can be both unlocked and purchased without a contract, the original iPhone is highly desirable. Hence, you can sell your old iPhone for more than what you paid for it. (I sold mine for $460.)
Of course, it won’t be like this for very long. An iPhone 3G unlock solution is sure to be around the corner, so if you’re thinking of selling your old iPhone, act fast and good luck!
WordPress app now available for iPhone!
posted on 2008.07.22 11:45:37 by BogieWordPress for the iPhone is now available at the iTunes App Store. This is my first post using it, and although the amount of functionality available within the application is limited, it should entice me to update my blog more often.
If you have an iPhone and a blog powered by WordPress, what are you waiting for? Download the WordPress app now!
New photos and videos of Isabella and Wrigley
posted on 2008.04.30 10:28:27 by Bogie
Dara spent a few hours last night compiling and uploading various photos and videos of “our babies” to Facebook and YouTube. There is some great footage to share with you all, so make sure to check out fruits of her labor!
Isabella’s photos
Wrigley’s photos - part 1
Wrigley’s photos - part 2
Isabella’s and Wrigley’s videos
Enjoy!
Finally met one of my childhood heroes, Cal Ripken, Jr.!
posted on 2008.04.16 13:58:01 by Bogie
I walked into Borders in Boston at Downtown Crossing last week to pick up a book for work, and I found out that Cal Ripken, Jr. would be doing a signing there today for his new book, Get In The Game. So, I had to go as Cal is my favorite baseball player, and I never had the opportunity to meet him before. I didn’t know what to say to Cal, so I simply said, “I’m a huge fan — thank you,” to which he replied, “You’re welcome.” That’s good enough for me!
The people running the book signing were smart in having Cal switch between book signing and taking photos with people. Instead of me hunched over to get in a photo with Cal at the signing table, I got a good one with him standing up.
Thanks, Cal!
Anyone have an iPhone 2.0 beta license to spare?
posted on 2008.04.10 16:40:38 by BogieI’m dying for some Exchange ActiveSync functionality on my iPhone. I hate having to manually sync my iPhone to update calendar and contact information. Anyone have an iPhone 2.0 beta license they can spare? :)
It’s times like this when I wish I had continued with my Japanese studies!
posted on 2008.04.09 11:49:51 by BogieFor those of you who don’t know, one of my favorite video game series (when I get time to play…which is very little these days) is the Ace Attorney series for the Nintendo DS, also known as Phoenix Wright and/or Apollo Justice. In the series, you play a defense attorney who must search for the truth and get his clients a “not guilty” verdict. It may sound boring, but the characters and writing are phenomenal and the games are a must-play. If you own a Nintendo DS, definitely make sure to pick up Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and thank me later. :)
Anyway, there is a very credible rumor that Capcom will be releasing a prequel to the series where you play as Miles Edgeworth, Phoenix Wright’s prosecutor “nemesis” in the first game. The interesting thing here is not only do we get a game with Miles as the main character, but we get a game where we get to play as the prosecution! It’s a nice change of pace for fans of the series, and I’m curious to see how the game plays out…not just from a gameplay perspective, but also from a story perspective. Characters like Detective Dick Gumshoe will be “back”, and it’ll also be good to learn more backstory on some of my favorite characters.
The only thing that frustrates me about this “announcement” is that the source verifying the rumor is Famitsu magazine in Japan. Famitsu is great, but I can’t really read it! Here’s the 2-page spread covering the story. Can anyone tell me what this says??? (I really wish I hadn’t stopped taking Japanese while at MIT!)
Upgraded to WordPress v2.5
posted on 2008.04.06 23:56:55 by BogieUsing the one-click upgrade available on DreamHost, I upgraded this blog to version 2.5 of WordPress. I haven’t had much of a chance to play with it, but it appears to be an improvement in WordPress administration.
Day 2 = FAIL
posted on 2008.03.21 23:48:12 by BogieToday was the second day of March Madness.
Day 1 = 13 out of 16. Not bad. I can live with it.
Day 2 = 8 out of 16. Awful. Here are the games I have missed so far:
- Miami (FL) over Saint Mary’s
- W. Kentucky over Drake
- San Diego over UConn
- Oklahoma over St. Joseph’s
- Siena over Vanderbilt
- Mississippi State over Oregon
- Arkansas over Indiana
- Villanova over Clemson
I’ve got some ground to make up in my pool, if I’m serious about winning any sort of money this year. The good thing is that it’s still early, so I don’t need to panic…yet.
