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June 19, 2009

Anything Goes: June 19th, 2009 Edition.

I’m suffering from sleep depravation but still have time to browse the Internet for some news.

Iran’s supreme leader rejects vote fraud claims (CNN) | Well, if the supreme leader said so then it must be true. Seriously, he doesn’t even need to count the votes to say that.
Whats the Difference between Reddit and Digg? (Reddit) | Just in case you missed it, it’s about Pixar granting a little girl’s dying wish. Reddit article vs Digg article.
Microsoft backtracks, extends XP availability to 2011 (Computerworld) | More reasons not to get Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Facebook, Google Go Persian, Aiding Iran’s Activists (Wired) | Good news.
Iran’s leader: End protests or risk ‘bloodshed’ (Yahoo) | Like I’ve never heard that before. If you can’t control the mind, shake your iron fist at them.

June 19, 2009

iPhone 3G S: Reports from Orange County, California.

People are arriving at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa around 4:00 in the morning. The doors are not open yet, so people are lining up outside.

Doors open, people are walking in.

The line is split in two. One for those who had started the process online (reserved line) and the other for those who have not done so.

Side note:
A glitch during the reservation process did not save my reservation. I pre-ordered one on June 8th, 2009.

So close and yet so far.

Apple Store Concierge is helping customer starting the pre-qualification process.

A reporter asking people some questions.

The store opens earlier than scheduled. People are getting their iPhone 3G S.

June 18, 2009

Anything Goes: June 18th, 2009 Edition.

A small portion of news on the net that caught my attention.

Pixar grants girl’s dying wish to see ‘Up’ | Comments on Reddit can sometimes be so cruel.
Court orders Jammie Thomas to pay RIAA $1.92 million | The Recording Empire Strikes Back! (Dear Mr. Lucas, it’s a parody and a tribute.)
Microsoft announces free antivirus, limited public beta | Last time I checked it says “The page cannot be displayed because an internal server error has occurred.”
Windows Internet Explorer 8: Get the facts | Say whatever you want, Microsoft. People are smart enough to expose your propaganda. I’m still using Firefox and Webkit.

June 18, 2009

Megadeth: “Endgame” is The Title of New Album.

According to press release from Roadrunner Records, “Endgame” is the title of Megadeth new album.

Known song titles for the next Megadeth album, and they are subject to change:

Dialect of Chaos
This Day We Fight
Bite the Hand That Feeds
Nothing Left to Lose But My Mind
How The Story Ends
The Hardest Part of Letting Go… Is Saying Goodbye
1320
Headcrusher
44 Minutes
Endgame

Stay tuned for more info.

June 18, 2009

“This is why you can’t have nice things, Iranian Government!”

CBS news reported that Iranian Government appeared to have succesfully blocked access to Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Maybe they would get rid off all modern technologies and go back to the 13th Century. Before you do that dear Iranian Government, please let the Iranians who value progress and advancement out of your obsolete way of thinking. Here’s what you should do. Get everyone who have the same ideal like you do into the same area and built walls to surround you. Keep everyone else out, I can surely say that the world will leave you be.

June 17, 2009

Heroic Los Angeles Mayor Wastes Money on Lakers Celebration Parade.

Apparently common sense is absent when it comes to faux-pride. City of Los Angeles does not have the money to spare and yet the heroic L.A. Mayor Tony Villar approved the burning of money that Los Angeles desperately needs for other services.

Los Angeles Police Department had to mobilize any officers they could have to keep watchful eyes on the parade. By the way, they are all on overtime for this parade.

Why should City of Los Angeles pay half of the parade cost? Kobe Bryant should pay for the parade cost. After all, he is the one who desperately wanted this championship. Los Angeles Lakers Organization should pick up 100% of the celebration tab.

Has anyone forgotten last Sunday when numbers of so-called “Lakers fans” disturbing the peace shortly after their team won the NBA championship?

Los Angeles is facing greater issues financially and the Mayor Tony Villar is wasting more money.

iTunes App Store: Application Rating

With the official release of iPhone OS 3.0, Apple has added ratings to iPhone Apps.

For example, search for “nin: access” in the iTunes App Store. It will show the ratings for the apps if available.

Explanation for the ratings:

Many has speculated that Apple would ease the App-submission process once the rating system is well implemented.