The state of humanity...

Sorry, this sounds deep, but it is not.

I wonder about how humanity can function sometimes.

I am baffled by an event that happened tonight.

I was doing laundry in our apartment and left our clean basket on top of the dryer. We came back 10 min before the cycle under and someone had taken our basket. Who does that? You know what your basket looks like. You know if you brought your basket or not.

*sigh*

Urban FIDO Vancouver zone

Just in case I forget where I can use my phone.
I need my map

Moving!

Just taking a break from packing for our big move on Monday.

I'll post pictures of our new place in Kits after we get our new couch and get all settled in!

BC Lions game

Let's go Lions!

Inconsiderate People

Sometimes you just wonder why people don't think of anyone but themselves.

How is this a parking spot when you are two feet over onto my driveway?

This world would be much better if everyone just remembered the Golden Rule...

Are they serious?!?!?!

This comes from some very stupid stupid people.
I can't even begin to form sentences to describe the absurd nature of this request/claim/lawsuit.

Link to story


Manitoba chiefs want cellphone revenue
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | 10:41 AM ET
CBC News

Manitoba First Nations are seeking compensation from Manitoba Telecom Services for every cellphone signal that passes through First Nations land, saying the airspace should be considered a resource like land and water.

'When it comes to using airspace, it's like using our water and simply because there's no precedent doesn't mean that it's not the right thing to do.'—Ovide Mercredi, Grand Rapids First Nation

At a recent economic development summit, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs resolved to negotiate revenue sharing with MTS for transmissions signals that cross the land, water and air space of their reserves and traditional territories.

"[The request is] based on the understanding that we do have some fundamental rights as indigenous people to land, water and airspace," said Chief Ovide Mercredi of the Grand Rapids First Nation.

"When it comes to using airspace, it's like using our water and simply because there's no precedent doesn't mean that it's not the right thing to do," he said.

Mercredi says that signals over a significant area of the province would be affected, noting that the Cree Nations claim rights to a large portion of the north.
Proposal may inspire more negotiations

Anna Hunter, a University of Saskatchewan professor of political studies specializing in aboriginal governance, says the AMC's request is unique but she says other First Nations groups across the country will likely follow suit.

"On a provincewide basis, this is definitely an innovative approach but I think it's an approach that other provinces' First Nations groups will probably take forward," she said.

MTS officials have declined to comment on the issue until they see the group's proposal. (ed: because they are too busy LAUGHING to answer)

Look what I spelt in Scrabble!

Treo 650 Modded For Sale - $400

I am getting a work phone so I have to part with my beloved Treo Six-Fiddy.
The ROM has been modded to free up space and to add programs that are needed.
I can return to original ROM is needed, but honestly, it's a waste of space. But the kicker to the modded ROM is the ability to use the new SHDC cards. I have an 8GB SDHC card for movies and music! who needs an iPod when you can have it all in one.
Have added a stubby antenna to it and has had the BSE.com skin on it the day I got it.

Includes:
2 stubby antennas ($30 value each)
1 original antenna
1 regular batt
1 extended batt ($35 value)
1 silicone case
1 belt clip for the silicone case
1 Palm leather case
1 BSE.com skin on body
1 extra BSE.com skin ($10 value)
1 extra stylus plus original
1 8GB SDHC memory card ($130 value)
2 extra batt doors
2 sync cables (one with the sync button, needed if you want to mod the ROM yourself)

I have purchased software for it and it is installed, but if you want to keep it, you have to keep the same username.
Audio Gateway - allows for the use of Bluetooth Stereo headphones
Kinoma Player - streaming video capabilities
TCPMP - easily the best video player out there (freeware)
pTunes - iTunes like software
RBackup - to backup your data to the SD card

I can make whatever mods you want to the ROM before the purchase, just let me know.

PLUS!
I will let a Brand New In Box Sony DCRBT10X bluetooth stereo headphone go for $70 (retails for $139) if you want to take advantage of the wireless capabilities of the phone.

I have attached pictures. nicks on the bottom right hand of unit and small crack only cosmetic on the top left of unit.

Camping Long Weekend

Here we are camping!

The madness that is Spiderman 3

So...Kev decided that it would be a good idea to watch Spideman 3 the first weekend it is released. So here we are standing in line 1hr b4 the movie and all hell will break loose once they start letting people in. Fun!

Golf Shot

This is why I can't wait for summer!
Drunk golfing!

BMW Event

This is considered work for me?
I'll let you know how tedious it is to drive the new X-drive and 350 on their test course!

testing stuff!

Hippo crank light

My friend from Germany is visiting and we head off to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Afterwards we check out the gift shop and I find a cool hand powered crank light in the shape of a hippo. Cool and useful, I like it!

Those crazy Japanese anime people might just be proven right!

So, I'm feeling a little under the weather and I can barely see straight. But this article I read is CrAAaaaZy!

Jeff Hawkins hacks the human brain

Anyway, he's basically going beyond AI, he's creating something that can learn and adapt.

Interesting read.
And how is this related to the Treo? Well...he thought of his business ideas to help fund his ultimate research!

I need some meds.
Cheers,

I can see why Mac's are popular

So Alana got a new iMac. I can see why people like them so much. I've personally always been a PC user, but this iMac just looks so clean and has such a minimalist look to it. I'll give it to Steve Jobs, he certainly knows product design and has intergrated form and function together.
PC's just look so clunky and they don't really fit well into a living room etc.., whereas the Mac is sleek and nice looking. WHILE still managing to be professional looking.

Anywho, I was playing around with the Photo Booth function. Pretty funny stuff.

Now who thinks I look like Gilbert Godfried?

Crazy hockey parents? How about crazy wrestling parents!

I'm sure most everyone has seen this already, but here is the link anyway.
Wrestling Dad

Basically, two kids are in a school wrestling match, 11yrs old, and one kid pins the other in an "uncomfortable" submission. The dad of the kid being pinned runs onto the mat and proceeds to THROW the other kid of his son.
Then storms over yelling at the other kids dad.

Don't enroll your kid in a physical sport if you are going to do that.
Now you've just made it a living hell for your kid to go through the rest of his upcoming teenage life. Where he will now be ridiculed. Way to save him from an "uncomfortable" move to horrible teasing and bullying for life.

Way to go Dad.

Seriously....CPCC

Check this blurb out:


CPCC Proposes Increased Copying Levy; New Levies for Digital Audio Players & Memory Cards

The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) has proposed a new Private Copying Tariff for 2008 and 2009 that would see levies increase from $0.21 to $0.29 on CD-R/RWs, and from $0.77 to $0.85 on CD-R/RW Audio discs and MiniDiscs. The Collective is also attempting (for the second time) to add levies to products like digital memory cards and digital audio recorders. The current private copying tariff expires on December 31, 2007.


1. There is no public records for where this money goes. Does it go to the artists? Or does it go to some CEO's big house, new car, or 2nd wife.

2. ok...let's say it is going to the artists. How is it allocated? Who oversees it? I don't see private bands getting this money. How is it regulated? If I say I'm a band. Do I get some of the money?

The Copyright Act identifies the general types of copyright holder on whose behalf private copying royalties are collected and are eligible for payment. Songwriters, music publishers, recording artists and record companies – those with rights in the music copied – are all eligible. While songwriters and music publishers are eligible regardless of nationality, only Canadian recording artists and record companies may receive payments under current law.

ok, let's say I am copying music from American/European artists only, STOP charging me.

3. Why in the good Lord's name are you raising the prices?

4. Ok, let's say I am copying music. If I bought it, I can copy it as much as I want for personal use.

5. By blanketing all recording media with the levy, you're assuming that EVERYONE who buys recording media is stealing music. Gee, I thought that was somehting called innocent before guilty.

6. Now you want to cover the digital memory cards!!! Ever heard of something called Digital Cameras? I don't think they use digital memory cards for copying music.

This is all a whole load of crap.
Contact them and tell them what you think!

150 Eglinton Avenue East
Suite 403
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E8
416-486-6832 or 1-800-892-7235
416 486 3064(fax)
inquiries@cpcc.ca

So many new toys!

Most people don't know or do, but I am a tech gadget junkie.
Talking with Alana today, I realized that I spent a lot of my
disposable income on these little electronic wonders.

Anyway, I think I've saited my appetite for a new toy with my "tricked
out" Treo 650.

But alas, looking at all these blogs, podcasts, industry news, it's a
wonder that I can even afford to eat at all!

Now I'm looking at a new LCD HDTV:
Here's what is holding me back at the moment

1. Yes HDTV's are coming down in price. However;
2. Factor in:
- subscribing to a HD content provider
- have to get an expensive receiver to watch the HD content
- Not all shows are recorded in HD
- unless I want to get a HD player, my current DVD's will look
horrible unless I get an upconverting DVD
- SD (Standard Definition ) content will look like poo.

Anyway, so that's why I am holding out on getting a HD TV at the
moment untill more of the market adopts it. Which is a Catch-22
because, if less people support a product, the longer it takes to be
widely adopted.

Hemmmm....

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Alana Couch Photography

http://www.alanacouch.com

Hooray for Blogger.

Just using my site to host an image for stuff I am selling.

btw,
Sony DR-BT10CX Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones.
BNIB
$100 or OBO
peace!

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Especially Destination Chrysler in North Vancouver, BC

Do Not BUY from Dell. Absolutely the worst customer service and
customer loyalty experience I have had.

Do Not Buy from Nikon. Bad service department and supervisor.

DO BUY FROM Spy Optics. THE BEST customer relationship management team
I have dealt with.