iPhone OS 3.0 Beta: NetShare Still Works

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According to Apple, iPhone OS 3.0 has tethering feature built-in. This feature can be enabled if the service provider would allow it. Certainly iPhone enthusiasts are cheering for it while iPhone detractors are pointing out that other phones are already capable of doing so for a few years now. The truth is that the service providers are the ones to officially allow such features enabled. It all comes down to how much the service providers want to charge their customers for the tethering plan.

In the early days of iTunes App Store (September 2008), Nullriver Software submitted an app called “NetShare” that enabled some kind of tethering between the iPhone and computer through the Wi-Fi. NetShare was eventually published and taken downa t the iTunes App Store, not once but twice. It is widely perceived that AT&T had something to do with the takedown, and NetShare was effectively banned from iTunes App Store.

All is not lost for those who purchased the $10 iPhone Application. The iPhone itself has gone through several OS updates and NetShare is still functional. When Apple revealed that tethering capability was built-in the iPhone OS 3.0, many wonders of NetShare would still be working. The answer is a resounding “YES!”

Does Apple really care if NetShare is still functioning? Probably not, because NetShare’s installed base is relatively low. Only those who followed the iPhone and iTunes App Store stories closely would have the chance to purchase NetShare before it was permanently taken down.

As of March 27th, 2009 NetShare still works in iPhone OS 3.0 Beta.

iPhone OS 3.0 Beta is available to certified iPhone Developers. http://developer.apple.com/iphone/program/

NetShare is a product by Nullriver Software. http://www.nullriver.com/

From “The Are You Serious?” Files: “California to Outlaw Black Cars”

It’s something political this time with some tech and science angle. I first discovered the news through Digg.com and thought that it must be a story from The Onion. Well, it is not!

It is an article from DC Republican Examiner (examiner.com) titled “California to Outlaw Black Cars.

Pretty sure that April 1st is just around the corner, I hope that this is some kind of joke.

From the article:

You see, you thoughtless dark car owners are killing the planet because your car uses too much energy to cool the passengers.

In theory, darker color materials tend to absorb more heat. For a car, does it really make that much difference in terms of energy consumptions to cool the cabin if the color of the car is dark (read black)?

What’s next? We should have all the road painted to less-heat-absorbing-color then. No more asphalts?

Will RIAA Sue Lars Ulrich for Downloading “Death Magnetic” Off Bit Torrent?

In the ultimate sense of irony, Lars Ulrich told Wired that he downloaded the whole “Death Magnetic” using Bit Torrent. Back in April 2000 Ulrich spearheaded Metallica’s suit against Napster for copyright infringement.

Now the question is, will RIAA sue Lars Ulrich for downloading “Death Magnetic” using Bit Torrent? Well, RIAA has been suing people left and right for allegedly downloading music from P2P networks. Bit Torrent is one of those P2P networks.

irony |ˈīrənē; ˈiərnē|
noun ( pl. -nies)
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect : “Don’t go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony. See note at wit .
• a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result : [with clause ] the irony is that I thought he could help me.
• (also dramatic or tragic irony) a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character’s words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.

RENO 911!: Garcia, Johnson and Kimball Are Killed Off The Show.

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UPDATE:
Carlos Alazraqui sends a video update on his upcoming appearances. Yes he is aware that Reno is NOT in California, but remember that they shot most of RENO 911! in California. We only did 1 take for the video. Anyway, Carlos will be hitting the road with Cedric Yarbrough and Jill-Michele Meleán on some shows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlB4aLnwb2k

High Quality Video in QuickTime Movie.

Official Site | MySpace | YouTube

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Now back to the original post:

Yeah, the cats are out of the bag. After months of keeping the not so well kept secret, someone at Comedy Central decided to spill out the beans by showing trailers and new promos for the show.

Spoiled spoiler alert!

Guess what? Deputy Garcia, Johnson and Kimball was not there. Apparently all three of them were killed during the accident at the Taco Stand.

The news first came weeks before the filming of RENO 911! Season Six. The show creators Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant and Kerri Kenney-Silver has delivered the ending to Season Five cliffhanger. Deputy James Garcia, Deputy Clementine Johnson and Deputy Cherisha Kimball were killed at the Taco Stand accident. Shocker!

Fans will want to know why the three Deputies were killed off. Well, send your complaints to Comedy Central here. Don’t forget to select “Reno 911” as the topic.

RENO 911! Season Six has been filmed, so in a way your favorite dead Deputies won’t be back unless they become a ghost or whatever in Season Seven. If there would be Season Seven. Then again, they could make the whole Season Six as a huge dream.

This one is an unspoiled spoiler alert, so don’t read the following paragraph if you don’t want to get spoiled. Is that right? Get spoiled. Anyway, do not read the next paragraph. Use a marker or liquid paper or anything to cover the next paragraph. As long as you don’t read it if you choose not to. OK, are you ready to not to read the next paragraph?

Deputy S. Jones mourns the loss of his partner Deputy James Garcia in a touching and explosive tributes to his fallen partner. In essence, Deputy James Garcia made his appearance just like what Graham Chapman did in “Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl.”

Well, I don’t know if the scenes above made it to the final cut.

Anyway, originally Comedy Central signed the show for total of 5 seasons. After the fifth seasons ended, all the main cast members parted ways to do their own projects. There seemed to be some disconnects between RENO 911! creators and the rest of the main cast members. Exhibit A is “Balls Of Fury” which featured almost all of RENO 911! cast members with the exceptions of Carlos Alazraqui, Mary Birdsong, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash and Cedric Yarbrough. Robert Ben Garant Directed the movie, Thomas Lennon had a role and Kerri Kenney-Silver had a bit part. The fate of RENO 911! was uncertain until after the WGA Strike in 2007. There were some talk to bring RENO 911! back for its sixth season.

In 2008, Mary Birdsong who played Deputy Cherisha Kimball announced that she is moving back to the East Coast. Currently she is doing more theater work than acting in front of the cameras.

Wendi McLendon-Covey was busy fending off a “bike-riding-goat-lord” and was unable to rejoin RENO 911! cast. (Completely made up by me. Hi Bob!)

Carlos Alazraqui joined the Circus a month before Comedy Central ordered RENO 911! Season Six. Well, Alazraqui did say something about joining the Circus. (Completely made-up by me.)

Even though RENO 911! is back for the sixth season, some fans will be mourning the loss of their favorite deputy/deputies.

OK, I’m a little bit sleepy here. I gotta go to sleep. I’ll update this post later.

Before I ended this post (for now), some lucky Colleges will be visited by Carlos Alazraqui and Cedric Yarbrough. I’ll post the schedule soon.

Delusional and Desperate: Windows Mobile Enthusiasts

Blackberry, checked.
iPhone OS, checked.
Android, checked.

Palm Pre and webOS are not here yet but they look good.

Well, the Delusional and Desperate Award goes to:
Windows Mobile Enthusiasts.

Seriously, it’s time to drop your fanatical hat and grow a logic circuit. You must be glad that Paul Thurrott is on your side.

Enjoy your award!

South Park: Season 13 Episode 3 – “Margaritaville”

South Park: Season 13 Episode 3 – “Margaritaville”
Randy steps forward with a solution to fix the desperate state of the economy.
Original Air Date: 2009-03-25

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Preview “Margaritaville” here (“Preview Clip – Can I Return This?” – Stan tries to return a Magaritaville to The Big Orange Finance Company.)

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Please check back on Saturday or Sunday night for more South Park Episode News!

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“Margaritaville” will be available for streaming on
March 25th, 2009 11:59PM Pacific Time. You will watch it here (Flash Player required) instead of downloading the episode from site like MrTwig.net.

From the Comedy Central Press Release:
RANDY KNOWS HOW TO FIX THE ECONOMY
IN AN ALL-NEW “SOUTH PARK” ON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 AT 10:00 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL

Everyone in South Park is busy pointing fingers when it comes to who is responsible for the state of the economy in all-new episode of “South Park” titled, “Margaritaville,” premiering on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central.

Randy steps forward with a solution to fix the desperate financial state everyone finds themselves in. The town gets behind him and everyone starts to live a life that no longer depends on any economy at all. Meanwhile an unlikely savior makes the ultimate sacrifice to solve everyone’s problems.

Note:

Public Service Announcement:

This episode will be available for streaming after the premiere on Wednesday March 25th, 2009 at South Park Studios. Flash Player Required. Unfortunately the stream will not be available in the following countries:

Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, U.K.

Comedy Central Airing Schedule for “Margaritaville” (Eastern and Pacific Time)

  • Wednesday March 25 2009 10:00PM
  • Thursday March 26 2009 12:00AM
  • Thursday March 26 2009 10:00PM
  • Friday March 27 2009 12:00AM
  • Friday March 27 2009 02:30AM
  • Saturday March 28 2009 12:30AM
  • Monday March 31 2009 10:00PM

Comedy Central strongly urges you not to download the episode from any site such as MrTwig.net or any other South Park related sites. Remember that unauthorized download of South Park episodes hurts Comedy Central and South Park team. It is very very wrong to download South Park Episodes from sites like MrTwig.net, because Comedy Central would have to wait for another 2 months to get gold plated shark tank installed in their lobby. Instead, Comedy Central would like you to purchase the episode from vendors like Amazon.com or iTunes Store.

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Now Available

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South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) DVD Set

South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) Blu-Ray Set

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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 MacBook Pro” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

Images are courtesy of South Park Studios and Comedy Central.

WordPress 1.21 on iPhone OS 3.0

Definitely there are some issues with iPhone OS 3.0 at this moment.

I had to reboot the OS to get WordPress 1.21 to work again.

I cannot add any categories because they are blank.