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Daily Run Down: 03-11-2010

Wayne — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:15:53 +0000

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Foursquare and Starbucks have teamed up to offer customers rewards.
TigerText, the application to erase embarrassing text messages has gone international.
Apple is revamping the E-book categories prior to the iPad launch on April 3rd.
Barnes and Noble has officially acknowledged that they are working on an iPhone OS E-reader application.
Pink Floyd tracks will no longer be available as single tracks, it’ll albums only.
President Obama has given away his $1.4 Million Nobel prize to charities.
Playstation has copied the WiiMote with the ‘Playstation Move’.
48 Hawaii Only species are now on the endangered list.
Actor Merlin Olsen has died at the age of 89.
New Zealand is going to be adding a $900 Million cable to the pacific.
Half of Kansas City Missouri schools will be closed come fall.
Ireland now has a Leprechaun Museum.
Unlike Illinois, California tax payers should be getting their refunds on time.
The Federal Trade Commission may block the Google/AdMob deal.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-11

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Macgasm.net: Live Interior 3D: Have you been thinking about redesigning a room in your house, or maybe you’re t… http://bit.ly/d7UfBh #fb #
Macgasm.net: Macgasm Podcast #284 [Download This Episode]
In this episode, we talk about sharing background d… http://bit.ly/arx69w #fb #
@TheJub the problem is that celebrities are considered more valuable by some than teachers and doctors and they wonder why healthcare sucks. in reply to TheJub #
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@GorillaSushi 'turd' would be the word, since it rhymes in reply to GorillaSushi #
I love it when hashtags are misspelled…. it's so ironic sometimes. like the 'Whyyoursingle' hashtag. You're single because you can't spell #
@ColleenCoplick I'm against PDFs in general, just because they're insecure in reply to ColleenCoplick #
Macgasm.net: Macheist Nano Bundle 2 almost gone: Just a reminder for all of those who like bargains, Macheist … http://bit.ly/cPFCMJ
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Macgasm.net: Apple A Day: Notable Quotes: Notable Quotes is a $0.99 entertainment application for the iPhone a… http://bit.ly/9eLhYh
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Daily Run Down: 03-10-2010

Wayne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:16 +0000

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

LifeLock has been fined $12 million over false claims.
The loggerhead turtle might end up on the endangered species list.
Female World War II aviators have been honored with gold medals.
Google Maps will soon include bike routes.
First Lady Michelle Obama’s gown is now part of history at the Smithsonian.
Parallels Desktop has added Google Chrome OS support.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-10

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Macgasm.net: Macgasm Podcast #283 [Download This Episode]
In this episode, we talk about Telltale Games bring… http://bit.ly/aQK67y #fb #
Is anybody else having issues with AT&T and exchange syncing? #
@twd3lr this is an actual exchange server hosted at work. If I use a cable connection it works. in reply to twd3lr #
Macgasm.net: Filemaker Pro Turns 11: It’s been a couple years since I’ve done any extensive work with Filemaker… http://bit.ly/c8L4WT #fb #
Macgasm.net: Plainview: Get a real fullscreen browser: A couple weeks ago, a buddy was asking how he could give… http://bit.ly/95tS8H #fb #
Macgasm.net: Just say NO to tethering!: People have been emailing Steve Jobs for quite some time now. The subj… http://bit.ly/9CtMVo #fb #
Macgasm.net: Use one Keyboard and Mouse for all of your Computers: After doing some shuffling of desks, I now h… http://bit.ly/ad9yTK #fb #
@digitalkitty it means having an atomic number greater than 92 in reply to digitalkitty #
zune downloading is total fail tonight. which sucks, since I was trying to download a song… not good at all.. #
@kavmac How about 'Assisted in promoting the cleanliness of the premises' or 'Rectified issues pertaining to the cleanliness of the store'? in reply to kavmac #
@twd3lr I had to delete the entire account and start over, try syncing 28,000 email messages… in reply to twd3lr #
@stevenlandry Thanks for the link, I'll have to download and upgrade it tomorrow. in reply to stevenlandry #
Macgasm.net: Apple A Day: Nutrition Menu: Nutrition Menu is a health tracking application for the iPhone and iP… http://bit.ly/cpPwC5 #fb #

Daily Run Down: 03-09-2010

Wayne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:59:59 +0000

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Through some ingenious thinking on the part of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), they have managed to reveal Apple’s draconian iPhone developer agreement.
The Supreme court is going ahead with taking on the ‘Informational Privacy’ case.
Bank of America is ending overdrafts on Debit cards.
A New species of worm has been found off of the Great Barrier Reef.
A dozen shipwrecks that are centuries old have been located in the Baltic Sea.
Amazon has cut off Colorado Affiliates because of the the state’s new tax.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-09

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Macgasm.net: Macgasm Podcast #282 [Download This Episode]
In this episode, we talk about the Nexus One flash … http://bit.ly/cOFq5n #fb #
does anybody have a good link to the apache 2.2.15 w/ openssl 0.9.8m binary? none of the mirrors have a binary… #
I love how Dell failed to call me regarding our cancelled order. NOBODY has gotten back to me yet. Dell totally fails. #
Macgasm.net: Apple goes the Oscars: Apple has made its own appearance at the Oscars. Not only in person, but vi… http://bit.ly/cWYwm9 #fb #
Macgasm.net: Sushipedia: You don’t need to be a sushi newb: I’ll admit it, I’m a huge Sushi newb. I’ve only ha… http://bit.ly/9Ho6Y7 #fb #
@PaulAtDell I only use it when the damn site won't load because of an ad, otherwise I allow all ads because I don't really see them anyway. in reply to PaulAtDell #
@SarahKSilverman I think that hash tag was supposed to be #richwhitepeople in reply to SarahKSilverman #
@stefsull That's not that bad, as long as he's not in the same room, it doesn't matter these days. Plus he'll respond to a text not a call.. in reply to stefsull #
"What'll you think you'll do after this"
"Get some breakfast"

"No, After after." #
@amyguth it's clear as a bell here in the western suburbs. in reply to amyguth #
@ejacqui I hate it when delivery companies do that. You know it's because the driver is lazy. in reply to ejacqui #
@AmberCadabra You can copy all of your apps over direct, it shouldn't be a problem. But you'll want to start them all up again and… in reply to AmberCadabra #
@AmberCadabra then re-register all of your apps, serial numbers etc. starting over with preferences is best. Although copying a few… in reply to AmberCadabra #
@AmberCadabra things like Mail and and adium might be useful. Although everything else start over fresh. in reply to AmberCadabra #
I just bought the Mac Heist bundle. 7 Top Mac apps worth $260+ for just $19.95 and got 3 sweet apps free! http://bit.ly/heist-it #
@BradyV Star Wars Episode VI in reply to BradyV #
I really dislike that I had to file my taxes via paper. It takes so long for me to get my refund. #stupidpeoplewhofuckitupforeveryoneelse #
@ahlexas Why are you balling your eyes out? in reply to ahlexas #
@bud_caddell I used to program in C++ like 10 years ago, when I was still in HS, now it's all PHP/XHTML/CSS/JS and everything that entails. in reply to bud_caddell #
@LisaTickledPink Do you know why you're now famous? in reply to LisaTickledPink #
@AmberCadabra Did you use the same username as your previous install? If not you can fix it. in reply to AmberCadabra #
@AmberCadabra You should just be able to copy the entire music folder over. in reply to AmberCadabra #
@AmberCadabra If you want to fix the locations, you can edit the iTunes music.XML file with the proper locations in reply to AmberCadabra #
Macgasm.net: Apple A Day: iQuarium: iQuarium is a $0.99 fish displaying app for the iPhone and iPod Touch.Did y… http://bit.ly/cRUfxX #fb #

Daily Run Down: 03-08-2010

Wayne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:45:33 +0000

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

A Low tolerance for pain may be genetic.
All of the ingredients for life are in the Orion Nebula.
Energizer has acknowledged that there is a software vulnerability in it’s Duo monitoring software.
The US Treasury is now allowing internet exports to Iran and other countries.
Barnes and Noble has hired former Time Magazine Jonathan Shar to head up it’s subscription content for it’s Nook e-reader.
In case you missed the oscars last night, they paid a tribute to director John Hughes.
Sandra Bullock made a good acceptance speech at the 2010 Oscars.
The Supreme court is set to rule on whether protests at funerals is protected by free speech.
The Architect of the Sears Tower and the John Hancock center, Bruce Graham, has died at the age of 84.
148 years ago today, the Monitor and the Merrimack clashed in the Civil War.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-08

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0000

@bldngnerd My guess is a little of A and a little of B. in reply to bldngnerd #
@bldngnerd Ive also noticed that Twitter is slower in general on the weekends. in reply to bldngnerd #
Macgasm.net: What Should Apple Ban Next from the App Store?: Guest Post: Patrick Jordan is the founder of Just … http://bit.ly/caerqe #fb #
@BradyV What are you waiting for to hear back from the Apple store about? in reply to BradyV #
I just finished Battlefield Bad Company 2's single player missions. #fb #
Macgasm.net: Cases for the iPad coming out of the wood work, literally.: The iPad has finally been given a gree… http://bit.ly/ciG3CV #fb #
music so excellent i just bothered to download it @bandcamp: http://softwordstraverse.bandcamp.com/track/yield #
@natalidelconte @rafe it's like they feel superior to everyone else because they shop there and eat organic foods. in reply to natalidelconte #
I think all movies should be played at 1.5x speed, makes them look like they're an old time 30's western. #
@katierogers Kate Winslet is looking mighty fine. in reply to katierogers #
this is going to sound bad but Miley Cyrus doesn't look that bad. #
@sfeuer I missed it, I need a youtube of the video now please! in reply to sfeuer #
How long before the #oscars #ipad commercial is on youtube? I give it 5 minutes. #
and another 5 minutes after that before it's taken down. #
@macosken Yes, you do win that one since you were correct.. Apple should just announce products that way, then do a press event day after. in reply to macosken #
@iteachcomputers I missed it. which is sad, it'll be up on youtube shortly (I hope) in reply to iteachcomputers #
@ihnatko can you post the freeze frame of the iPad commercial? #
The cultofmac.com website sure does suck, particularly when it automatically redirects to a 404 #
@film_girl is it the same commercial? in reply to film_girl #
Macgasm.net: Apple A Day: OpenTable: OpenTable is a free restaurant reservation application for the iPhone and … http://bit.ly/d4zgiE #fb #

Daily Run Down: 03-07-2010

Wayne — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:15:54 +0000

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has told the insurance agencies that the party is over.
GameInformer has Portal 2 confirmed for the Mac as well as Steam for the Mac on it’s way in May.
President Obama has an ambitious plan for NASA.
Herschel Space observatory has found some precursors to life in Orion.
Aaron Cohen the former Johnson Space Center director has died at the 79 of cancer.
ABC has pulled it’s channels from Cablevision.
Ancient mural portrays ordinary mayan life.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-07

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0000

@WilHarris It may not tether for most, but iproxy and a dev account will in reply to WilHarris #
@joelhousman @sfeuer are you going to tweet when you're officially married? #
@sfeuer you're going to need to change your Twitter name at some point, or maybe not. #
@digitalAngel Eat something spicy. in reply to digitalAngel #
Macgasm.net: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge — Special Edition is likely coming to the iPhone: After The Sec… http://bit.ly/dj0zeY #fb #
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@digitalAngel Sure, why not or use redhot sauce, as the commercial says 'i out that shit on everything' in reply to digitalAngel #
@glagana You can always sign up as a dev and use iproxy or netapp if you have it. in reply to glagana #
@glagana No you just need a developer account in order to be able to install applications on your phone or somebody who will allow adhoc. in reply to glagana #
@joelhousman @sfeuer Congratulations. Try not too have too much fun on the honeymoon to #SXSW in reply to joelhousman #
@glagana Unfortunately it's the paid iPhone developer account that you need. in reply to glagana #
@glagana iProxy is a third party app, free, if you search macgasm I did an article on it not that long ago. They provide the source. in reply to glagana #
Macgasm.net: Apple A Day: E*TRADE Mobile Pro: E*TRADE Mobile Pro is a free stock trading application for the iP… http://bit.ly/bOCaNY #fb #