Musings of a Technophile

Who Needs Sleep?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:06:59 -0400

A note to self and everyone else: never sleep during the day. It really screws with your nighttime sleep regimen.

Brother in Law and my nephew: Taken with an iPhone 3GS Edited...

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:08:08 -0400

Brother in Law and my nephew:

Taken with an iPhone 3GS

Edited through HDRCamera, NakedTouch, Photoforge & Camerabag

My Twitter account @igerard has been suspended! I have not...

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:40:17 -0400

My Twitter account @igerard has been suspended! I have not received any email as to why it has been suspended. I checked the FAQ’s about how I could have been suspended but I have not done anything in that list. My account worked perfectly this morning and now Im suspended. Please retweet the text below and help me get my Twitter account back!

RT @otherigerard: My Twitter account @igerard has been wrongfully suspended! I have not violated the TOS or spammed. PLS RT #letigerardtweet

What Twitter client do you use? [Tumblr] http://bit.ly/RgWnA

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:12:38 -0400

What Twitter client do you use? [Tumblr] http://bit.ly/RgWnA

Tweet, Tweet, Tweet

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:09:00 -0400

iPhone Twitter clients are now a dime a dozen. There are a few that are ahead of the crowd: Tweetie, Tweetdeck, and newcomer Birdfeed. Birdfeed hasn’t been out long but has been praised on the Twitterverse.

So here’s the question, which do you use and why? Comment below!

Scam!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:20:31 -0400

I wonder if there’s any way I can scam this scanner. Something to the tune of the P-P-P-Powerbook scam! :)

Attention Please.

I am a Manager with a bank, one of our accounts has been dormant and was last operated five years ago. I find out From my investigations that the owner of the said account, a foreigner died on the 11th of March, 2004 with his entire family in the Madrid Train Bombing and Since then nobody has done anything as regards the claiming of this money, as he has no family member that has any knowledge as to the existence of either the account or the funds. I have decided to find a reliable foreign partner to work out the details with. I am hereby suggesting that you stand as the next of kin of these funds from the deceased so that this funds can be released to you after necessary processes and procedures must have been followed. This transaction is totally risks and troubles free as the fund in question is legitimate and does not originate from drug, money laundry, terrorism or any other illegal or questionable means.

If you are interested and willing to work with me please do comntact me immediately on my personal email address as follows E-hwoltemans@aol.com or E-hwoltemans@ozu.es for more details. Best Regards Mr.Woltemas Hans.

Kids Freaking Out

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:24:46 -0400

I was perusing my Twitter stream yesterday and found some great videos that @christyxcore posted. As the title of this post suggests, it’s kids freaking out. These aren’t your normal tantrums either, these bring the term “freak out” to a completely different level.

This kid got his WoW account deleted by his mother. Hilarity ensues.

And this kid… well, he REALLY loves Myspace.

Someone really needs to bitchslap these kids. IMHO, of course. :)

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Changes to Your Florida Bright Futures Scholarship The 2009 Florida...

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:57:10 -0400

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Changes to Your Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

The 2009 Florida Legislative Session resulted in several changes to the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program for the 2009-10 academic year. Additional information regarding the changes summarized below will be available on the Web site at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf after July 1. 2009-10 Awards
Bright Futures recipients will receive a fixed cost per credit hour award based on: · award level [Florida Academic Scholar (FAS), Academic Top Scholars (ATS) Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS), or Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar (GSV)], · institution type (4-year, 2-year, or Vocational/Technical), and · credit type (semester, quarter, or clock hour). See the award amounts on the Bright Futures Web site at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/ssfad/bf/newsrenew.htm Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) Expense Allowance is No Longer Available The FAS college-related expense allowance is no longer available. The Florida Legislature amended Section 1009.534(2), Florida Statutes, by removing this provision of the FAS award.

Important!! Repayment for Courses funded by Bright Futures that are Dropped/Withdrawn

Students will be required to repay the cost of any course dropped or withdrawn unless an exception is recommended by the financial aid office at their home postsecondary institution. An exception will be based on a verifiable illness or emergency beyond the student’s control. Repayment for the cost of dropped or withdrawn courses is required to renew a Bright Futures award for a subsequent academic year. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) Remain GSV The Legislature removed the provision which allowed GSV recipients to renew as Florida Medallion Scholars. GSV students may receive funding for up to 90 semester hours.

Important!! Renewal Criteria

As of the 2009-10 academic year, Bright Futures recipients are required to meet new minimum credit hour requirements to renew their award each year. The Florida Legislature now requires full-time students to earn at least 24 semester hours, or the equivalent in quarter or clock hours, to renew their award (prorated for part-time students) at the end of the spring term.

The chart below outlines the new credit hour requirement for students funded in 2009-10 and thereafter. Bright Futures Credit Hour Renewal Requirements Institution Term Type Credit Hour Type Student Funded (per term) Required Earned Hours (per term) Semester Semester Hour 12+ Hours (Full-Time) 12 9-11 Hours (Three-Quarter Time) 9 6-8 Hours (Half-Time) 6 Clock Hour 360+ Hours (Full-Time) 360 270-359 Hours (Three-Quarter Time) 270 180-269 Hours (Half-Time) 180 Quarter Quarter Hour 12+ Hours (Full-Time) 12 9-11 Hours (Three-Quarter Time) 9 6-8 Hours (Half-Time) 6 Clock Hour 240+ Hours (Full-Time) 240 180-239 Hours (Three-Quarter Time) 180 120-179 Hours (Half-Time) 120 Quinmester Clock Hour 180+ Hours (Full-Time) 180 135-179 Hours (Three-Quarter Time) 135 90-134 Hours (Half-Time) 90

Restoration Bright Futures recipients who do not meet the new credit hour renewal requirements will have the opportunity to restore their award in a subsequent academic year.
This applies to students who were funded and did not meet the minimum credit hour renewal requirements at the end of the 2009-10 academic year and thereafter.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact our office toll-free at 1-888-827-2004. Please visit www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf after July 1 for additional information regarding recent changes to the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Sincerely, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT 3G CUSTOMERS?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:28:32 -0400

If you’ve read my last few tweets you’ll get the link to the new upgrade eligibility terms.

http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=1574

Here’s the part you all really need to know

We’re now pleased to offer our iPhone 3G customers who are upgrade eligible in July, August or September 2009 our best upgrade pricing, beginning Thursday, June 18.

Sounds great doesn’t it? Not really.

I bought the iPhone EDGE on March 13 2008 with a 2 year contract. On July 11 2008, I bought the iPhone 3G for the subsidized price with renewed 2 year contract. AT&T gives people subsidized pricing tiers after 18 months. Some quick math will show that I’m eligible for an upgrade on 11/11/2009, as are other 3G launch day purchasers and beyond. This leads me to ask…

HOW DOES THE NEW UPGRADE ELIGIBILITY TERMS EFFECT 3G CUSTOMERS???

Can anyone help me make sense of it all?

Okay, I got a few DMs asking where you get your Facebook vanity URL. Point your browser here -...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:51:05 -0400

Okay, I got a few DMs asking where you get your Facebook vanity URL. Point your browser here - http://bit.ly/16abul. It starts at 12:01am ET.

Florida! The iPhone 3G S release location to be is at Tampa International Plaza! Join the Facebook...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:02:23 -0400

Florida! The iPhone 3G S release location to be is at Tampa International Plaza! Join the Facebook event! http://bit.ly/R8zGE

Florida! The iPhone 3G S release location to be is at Tampa International Plaza. Should have the...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:01:01 -0400

Florida! The iPhone 3G S release location to be is at Tampa International Plaza. Should have the same group as last year and more! Join the facebook event! http://bit.ly/R8zGE

I recommend this book to everyone. Great laughs! http://bit.ly/Bg3Vp

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:30:32 -0400

I recommend this book to everyone. Great laughs! http://bit.ly/Bg3Vp

Reporting in! Almost there. #roadtrip

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:57:44 -0400

Reporting in! Almost there. #roadtrip

I wish Virgin Atlantic had flights out of Jacksonville. :(

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:06:21 -0400

I wish Virgin Atlantic had flights out of Jacksonville. :(

Watching the Glee Director’s Cut. Much better than the version I downloaded on iTunes. Wish it...

Thu, 28 May 2009 22:57:53 -0400

Watching the Glee Director’s Cut. Much better than the version I downloaded on iTunes. Wish it was in HD though.

If you haven’t checked out Glee, you MUST download it now! Free HD/SD (for now) on iTunes...

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:19:07 -0400

If you haven’t checked out Glee, you MUST download it now! Free HD/SD (for now) on iTunes [iTUNES LINK] - http://bit.ly/NPmII

Windows Vista SP2 live and ready to download. Problem is no one cares. - http://bit.ly/9xOpA

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:07:31 -0400

Windows Vista SP2 live and ready to download. Problem is no one cares. - http://bit.ly/9xOpA

HELP!!!

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:07:55 -0400

I really want to get into the world of photography and I’m in the market of purchasing my first DSLR. I’ve heard from many people that the Nikon D4o is the best place to start. I plan on using the camera for a wide variety of things - portraits, landscapes, night shots, macro shots and candid/spontaneous shots. I’m not a total n00b when it comes to photography and I pretty much know my way around a DSLR, just have never owned one and had more one-on-one time with it (sounds so emotional doesn’t it?).

If you have any suggestions, tips, whatever… just comment here or @me on Twitter!

Thanks!

If you’re in Gainesville tonight, Crisis in Hollywood is hitting up 1982! Come out and show...

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:43:34 -0400

If you’re in Gainesville tonight, Crisis in Hollywood is hitting up 1982! Come out and show your love!