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How To Pair MOST Bluetooth Songdocks To An iPhone or iPad

2013-05-15T20:23:00.003-04:00

This is what is known as a SongDock … it was originally developed by Bose and then ultimately ripped off … This particular unit is one such ripoff. When I bought it … I thought it said SongDocky … so that's what I call it. It's one that I have and it works very well. I got this particular unit from Rapdbuyr when they had a $10 off any purchase deal - making the price $4.99 shipped. It

Robert Downey Jr. Should Get His Driver's License Name Changed To Tony Stark

2013-05-04T07:47:00.002-04:00

I have to be honest. I've wasn't a fan of Iron Man as kid. In fact, I was and still am a DC Comics guy. DC Comics has fared poorly with scripts, acting, and general non release of super hero films in their franchise. Batman is the only exception. On the other hand, Marvel Comics has released a film or subplot featuring just about every charcacter in their empire and done so very well

New Stephen King Novel TV Adaptation Seems Like A Story About My Town

2013-04-04T05:25:00.004-04:00

In another life, I'm the editor and owner of my town's local news source. My town is a very small town with lots of typical small town politics. I'm very excited about this new Stephen King TV adaptation, Under The Dome, about a small town that get traps under a mysterious "isolating dome". CBS Television has released a sneak peek of its highly anticipated summer series, "Under the

Cool idea ...

2013-03-24T09:34:00.003-04:00

While I try to keep my keyring as uncluttered as possible and like keyless entry even more … here's a cool trick so you don't have to fumble with keys …

What is "backupd-helper" on my Mac

2013-02-23T07:38:00.001-05:00

When I opened up my Macbook this morning, I noticed in the process window (brought up by Apple Menu>Force Quit or by pressing command-option-esc) there was the word "backupd-helper" I've seen in other forums that if this "process" is running … it could prevent shutdown or restart of your Mac. A pop up that says the application backupd-helper canceled logout may appear. So, what is it?

2013 Calendar of astrological events ...

2013-02-01T10:20:00.000-05:00

CLICK FOR LARGER VIEW This is a good 2013 Calendar of astrological events that will be happening … Mercury should be very clear over the next few nights with no cloud obstructions. I'm particularly excited about comet ISON later in the year.

Just so you can understand ...

2013-01-24T05:38:00.003-05:00

Apple reported the most profitable year of any company ever IN THE HISTORY OF BUSINESS (no joke, look it up) and the stock goes ▼ Tweet that! Or, another perspective … Walmart, on nearly a half TRILLION in sales earned $15.77 Billion in profit in 2012. Apple earned $41.3 Billion in profit in 2012 on $155 Billion in sales. Which company did better?

Mannipulie

2013-01-16T09:50:00.000-05:00

Seems there's some stock manipulation ahead of Apple's earnings announcement later this month. Multiple sources are saying that everything from discounted iPhones at multiple retailers over the holiday to lowered amounts of parts ordering are signifying the iPhone 5 isn't selling as well. The talk has sent Apple stock south by nearly 125 points. The facts are: Walmart & Best Buy, with the

Apple, Still Going Out Of Business Better Than Ever

2012-11-30T07:39:00.001-05:00

From October 2011 through September 2012, the combined net profit of Microsoft, Google, eBay, Yahoo, Facebook and Amazon was $34.4 billion. Apple, in the same period, made $7 billion more IN PROFIT. From October 2011 through September 2012, Apple's biggest industry competitors and associates; Dell, Asus, Intel, Acer, IBM, Lenovo and HP made $19.3 billion in profits. Apple, in the same

Supreme Court Tells Cops What We Already Knew

2012-11-26T13:07:00.001-05:00

Supreme Court says recording cops is not a crime: http://bit.ly/UnRt7O

Movie Review: Cloud Atlas

2012-11-20T10:50:00.002-05:00

I'm reviewing this movie a bit late to see it in movie theaters but the review will stand for a home video release. I wanted to make sure I saw this for the visuals on the big screen with great audio. I really don't know how to review this movie … I've had a hard time figuring out if it was good or bad. I certainly know that there are elements I really liked (Hugo Weaving) and elements I

Recipe: Organized Joe

2012-11-18T09:42:00.002-05:00

Sometimes our children won't eat food because it's so "blah" looking … I've found that if I present the food in a unique way, my son is much more likely to not just try it, but like it ~ even if it's the same food I've always served. The following is a way to make a healthy Sloppy Joe meal and organize it into a Bento Box. This meal can also provide a small amount of dinner

How To Pair Most Jawbone Bluetooth Headsets

2012-10-18T08:29:00.003-04:00

Since I frequent flea markets and love to try out technology … I often come across cool electronics. I recently got a Jawbone headset for a dollar complete with proprietary USB charger and wall/USB AC adapter. To pair a Jawbone bluetooth headset with your phone … 1) Make sure bluetooth is turned on on your cellphone, phone, or computer that you are pairing the device too. 2) Turn the

Well, apparently you can't swap hard drives any more in Macs ...

2012-10-09T10:58:00.001-04:00

So, I guess I've been out of the loop for a while. It appears that starting with Snow Leopard (maybe sooner) you cannot take a hard drive out of one Mac and put it in another one. It won't boot ~ even if you used it externally to boot your Mac. You get the folder with a question mark on it. It seems the MacOS now ties hard drive serial numbers to the motherboard. So, with each new

So, what happens when you get the message: "A valid video device could not be found for playback [-70017]" on your Mac

2012-10-05T13:26:00.000-04:00

So, what happens when you get the message: "A valid video device could not be found for playback [-70017]" on your Mac? Well, first let me say ... I looked at forum after forum and most seem to have tried to capitalize on this phrase so you'll have to view ads … but, they never give the reason you got the message , nor do they give the fix for it. Not even the Apple forums give the correct

They Dished It Out, But I Couldn't Take It: The Nightmare Of Dish Network

2012-09-11T10:15:00.000-04:00

In March of 2011, I decided to switch from 3 years of having DirecTV over to Dish Network … mostly to save money. I had other reasons … • Family had Dish and liked it. • There are a few features of Dish I liked better. • I really liked the Slingbox feature Dish had, I used to be a sling owner and loved watching TV anywhere on my laptop or iPhone. * Dish had purchased SLING about 3 years

6th Circuit Court Says Warrantless Cellphone GPS Tracking Is OK

2012-09-06T11:49:00.001-04:00

The 6th District Court has decided that police have the right to acquire your cellphone GPS tracking and location data on cellphones that are not on contract. The decision was compared to using dogs to locate drugs or bodies. Read more here: http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/08/14/sixth-circuit-no-expectation-of-privacy-in-cell-phone-gps-data

Why is the inevitable, inevitable?

2012-08-04T08:48:00.001-04:00

Two contradictory statements … Statement #1… The success of the iPhone really hasn't had much to do with the dock connector. Statement #2 … The success of the iPhone has been because the dock connector has become a standard. The 3rd generation iPod released in 2003 began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity. This provided better compatibility

Batman: The Dark Knight Rises … All ears (and eyes).

2012-07-22T08:45:00.001-04:00

I'm a movie buff. For those that don't know me and haven't seen my living room … I have 14 movie posters lining the walls. One of these posters is from the movie Inception. The Dark Knight Rises, and the trilogy of the most recent Batman movies, have all been directed by Christopher Nolan ~ who is also director of Inception. I'm a pretty tough movie critic. I have to be honest and say that I

Don't Eat @ Joe's: A Bad Experience @ Joe's Crab Shack [UPDATED 2X]

2012-07-10T10:03:00.000-04:00

* This story has been updated on July 29, 2012 I know, I know … people rarely write reviews about good experiences. For restaurants, especially national chains, one should expect consistency in quality, taste, and service. When on vacation, you go to places like McDonald's because you know it will taste the same as it does back home. There really isn't a need for a good review of a chain

Time Changer

2012-07-10T09:15:00.000-04:00

Plot: 19th Century Bible Professor Russell Carlisle has written a new book. He needs the endorsement of his peers, but a devout colleague believes that Carlisle's premise that morality can be taught independent of Christianity will seriously affect the morals of future generations. To prove his theory, he sends Carlisle more than 100 years into the future, offering him a glimpse of where

Orgreenic "As Seen On TV" Non Stick Pan: Womp-waaaaah

2012-07-09T11:40:00.000-04:00

I like to try out "As Seen On TV" products when I get the chance. Usually I'll use a credit I have with Amazon or deep discounts at places like CVS pharmacy. Most recently I've tried out the Orgreenic "Non Stick" Pan. The claims in the commercials show its durability and strength. The commercials show burning cheese, burning chococolate, cooking meat - all with no oil, butter, or "other

Men In Black III: Pssssssh, Girl, Naw

2012-06-01T09:40:00.001-04:00

So far, I've liked the Men In Black series of movies; the first one being the best. I'd rate the first Men In Black a solid 8 out of 10, the second, a solid 7 out of 10, and this 3rd installment a solid 7 out of 10 as well. (As goes most sequels and trilogies, right?) I definitely think this movie has a much more serious tone than the rest and I didn't find myself laughing as much as I did

Will You Vote For Romney, Obama, Or A Condo In Cozumel? Telemarketers Illegally Using Political Surveys As Foot In The Door To Sell You Stuff

2012-06-01T09:00:00.000-04:00

This story below may assist you with recording your phone calls and knowing your rights. The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers that telemarketers have found a new way to harass you by phone and to get around the Federal Do Not Call List & Registry ~ hiding a sales pitch behind fake political surveys. Telemarketers were barred from robocalling sales pitches, after a record federal

2012-05-15T08:59:00.000-04:00

I'd like to welcome a new advertiser to fixyourthinking.com … www.recordingmagic.com. Since about 2002, after having issues with contractors and business partners not holding their end of the bargain from their verbal agreements … I have recorded most of my phone calls. In 2004, I was legally challenged for recording a call by OfficeMax corporate relations. After winning the court