Saying Goodbye to 2011’s Most Annoying Things

I’ve made my list, checked it twice, and am fairly certain it’s complete. Said list is composed of hot topics in 2011 that gained much, much more attention that I honestly felt they deserved – so much attention that they need to be forgotten and never spoken of ever again. I now present them to … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to 2011’s Most Annoying Things

Disconnected

As any of you who read my blog regularly might have noticed, I love my Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V. It’s my first smartphone and has really made things convenient: spur-of-the-moment photos and videos, checking account balances, email, games, music and yes, even the occasional phone call I place. This joy, however, was shattered a … Continue reading Disconnected

Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus V for $10 at Target on Black Friday — Sort Of

If you're in the market for either an 8GB iPod touch with iOS 5 or a Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V, or if you just want to buy someone something really spiffy this year, the folks at Target are aiming to make your wishes come true on Black Friday. Provided things go as planned or … Continue reading Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus V for $10 at Target on Black Friday — Sort Of

Long Beach Marathon Bike Tour – Track Me Live!

I will be riding in the Long Beach Marathon Bike Tour tomorrow morning at 6 am PST and this year, you will be able to track my progress live thanks to Endomondo. If you really want to do this, check my weight loss Twitter feed at @200by40 for a post that says something like, “200by40 … Continue reading Long Beach Marathon Bike Tour – Track Me Live!

Thank You, Steve Jobs

It doesn’t matter which side of the PC vs. Mac or Android vs. iPhone fence you are on because today you lost an ally. And whether you consider yourself geeky or a total n00b, you should pause for a moment to reflect and give thanks. Steve Jobs, the magnificent mind behind the plethora of Apple … Continue reading Thank You, Steve Jobs