Category: Announcements

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Need to tune your Guitar? Gibson has an App for that.

There are times when I need to de-tune my guitar down to Q and I had no tuner handy. Thanks to Gibson for their iPhone App that includes tuner and metronome.

Partial description:

FEATURES:

  • A professional quality Chromatic Tuner that will allow you to tune any instrument using the iPhone microphone (or iPod Touch with microphone attachment)
  • Alternate Tuning settings so you can quickly and easily tune your guitar to various alternate tunings, including Open G, Low C, Drop D, Eb and others.
  • A Standard Mode Tuner that allows you to tune each string to a sample tone
  • An accurate Metronome with multiple time signatures, visual and audio options, and a set-your-own tempo tap pad
  • A Chord Library with a sample of the essential chords for every player beginner to advanced

Did I forget to mention that it’s free?

Still, there’s no instruction to downtune to Q.

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MacHeist nanoBundle 2 is now available for a low low price of $19.99; get it now!

One app alone is worth the whole bundle. MacHeist nanoBundle 2 is now available for a low low price of $19.99; get it now!

http://www.macheist.com/

Yes, for 20 bucks you get at least 3 apps that you will care about. There’s RipIt, CoverScout and RapidWeaver. Not to mention MacJournal, Clips, Flow and Tales of Monkey island.

This MacHeist nanoBundle 2 will be available only for 7 days. Get it now and get to the choppa!

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Disclaimer

This is not a paid nor sponsored post. I just love MacHeist deals.

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Yet Another Text-Spammer: (714) 916-3671

UPDATE

I just called FCC regarding this matter and this type of “marketing” does violate CAN-SPAM Act.

You should file form 1088G to report this violation.

File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm

You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.

I just received another Text-Spam on my mobile phone. This is an unsolicited marketing ploy from unscrupulous individual(s).

This time is from (714) 916-3671

The Spam says:

If you are $10,000 or more in Credit Card Debt, you qualify for our Debt Settlement Program. Reply “YES” to be contacted today with info.

I have previously contacted FCC regarding this issue, and surprisingly FCC found that these Text-Spam do not violate the Communication Act of 1934.

More on this.

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California DMV, there’s an App for that.

If you live in California, need to do any business with DMV and you have an iPhone; there’s an App for that.

I never expected California DMV would have an iPhone App.

News Release
California DMV Now (dmv.ca.gov)
iTunes Page (Apple.com)

DMV Now is also compatible with iPod touch, internet connection required.

Now, where’s my License Plate sticker for 2010?

I just checked iTunes Store if DMV in other States had any Apps, so for I found none.

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Geeky and Geekier: Chris Pine, Star Trek and Ruby Programming.

Am I the only one getting amused by this?

Geeky: Star Trek’s James T. Kirk – Chris Pine

Geekier: “Learn to Program” author – Chris Pine

One Chris Pine is not like the other.

Star Trek is available on:

“Learn to Program” book is also available for purchase.

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Disclaimer

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a Canon Vixia HF S21” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

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iStumbler is now Snow Leopard Compatible.

After a long wait, one of my favorite utilities is now Snow Leopard Compatible.

Enter iStumbler 0.9.9 on February 16th, 2010.

iStumbler is the leading wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices, Bonjour services and Location information with your Mac.

Release 99 includes a number of bug fixes and enhancements for Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

I really missed this app.

iStumbler is also available for Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Tiger (10.4), Panther (10.3) and Jaguar (10.2).

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Ford recalls Mustang just to mess with Leo Laporte.

Ripped from the “headline:”

Ford Recalls 2010 Mustang For Being Too Cool

FEBRUARY 16, 2010 | ISSUE 46•07

DETROIT—-Ford officials issued a massive recall of the entire 2010 Mustang line Tuesday, apologizing for a quality-control oversight that led to the company manufacturing a badass muscle car that was way too awesome for the American public.

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According to Mulally, Ford has canceled production on the 2011 Mustang, and will instead release a line of fuel-efficient vehicles in an effort to appeal to boring old Americans.

I bet Ford found out that the Mustang is way too cool for Leo Laporte. Sorry Leo, the Mustang is way out of your league.

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/sarc

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