April 2008
55 posts
Simple Human Products
In continuation with the theme that we have established in our apartment with stainless steal kitchen products, I came across an awesome company today perfectly entitled Simple Human. Their household products are very reminiscent of the aesthetic-focused design that Apple upholds with everything they have on the market and so the attraction was immediate.
Quite ironically the simple stuff comes...
Who Should I Follow? | Twitter Friend... →
Having a Twitter account is only half the excitement. It’ more about the online friends and timeless interactions with them. Cool little application that offers suggestions for friends.
Dock Library - Manage Leopard dock styles with... →
Before the only way to tweak your dock and sprinkle a little bit of customization was using Panic’s Candybar, which does way more than that also but it comes with a price of $30. If all you’re concern with is swapping dock background, in comes Dock Libary. Did I mention it’s FREE.
“His hairs are a mess. His family members are nuts. His neighbor is an asshole....”
– The Sad Life of a Penis
Introducing the Qwick Reviews Podcast →
Add “Qwick Reviews” to Garrett’s repertoire which already include podcasting, tv comedy skits and blogging. Busy Brooklyn guy. Next time you contemplate eating a sandwich, head over to his new domain to ensure its Qwick approved.
Console Shopping
I’m almost ashamed to admit that I don’t own a console system. All my previous gaming days derived from my brother’s systems (PS3 & Xbox 360) and ever since I’ve been living on my own with my girlfriend, I’ve contemplated the thought of buying a console but just don’t know which one at the moment being as how they all offer different amenities.
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Netflix Friends
Merely for the purpose of convenience, being a Netflix member for 3 years now has allowed me to rent, view and rate more films that I would have ever imagined in comparison to endless drives to neighboring Blockbuster. You would think that because of the massive library of films at the customer’s disposable, it would be almost impossible to run out of movies to watch but I feel that...
Soft-Touch Stylus for iPhone →
This Soft-Touch Stylus($13) with soft-touch tip won’t scratch your screen. The Soft-Touch Stylus for Apple iPhone and iPod touch lets you type, tap and scroll effortlessly on your iPhone or iPod touch. It features Light-weight aluminum body with soft-touch rubber tip. Neat add-on but there’s nothing like 2 finger texting.
Tumblr to launch pro service →
“Simple blogging service Tumblr is launching an exciting new feature in the coming weeks. In short, it lets you add a submit button to your Tumblog that lets anyone and everyone write something for you to put on your blog.” I’m particularly fond of the service but not of the new idea.
Luggage Shopping
During our trip to LA back in January, my luggage was one of the unfortunate ones to have been tossed a little too forcefully causing the zipper to bust open as it cruised around the carousel at LAX airport. To top things off, on our way back to New York, as I was unloading the luggage from the rental car, one of the handles rips right off. Needless to say, I need a new luggage to travel. So much...
Twitter Apps for Mac platform →
Very cool place to choose several applications for your Twittering needs.
The Action Book for Creative Professionals →
When it comes to taking notes, I either utilized my iPhone or one of too many Moleskine notebooks laying around. The Action Books is a very sleek looking notepad in various sizes that serves one purpose. Write stuff on the go and hope that you accomplished them. I’m ordering myself an Action Runner.
Minor Changes
In case you’re reading this via RSS, I’ve done a small overhaul in regards to layout and design to the website. I’m still working out some kinks on this small change so excuse the hiccups in some places.
50 Ways to Help the Planet →
In case you weren’t aware, today is Earth Day and every contribution you make to ensure our planet lives longer makes a difference. See what you can do now to go green.
MAC Girls
When I say MAC girls, I’m not necessarily referring to girls and Apple computers but more about the cosmetic company and the women who work either the actual store or at Macy’s kiosk. You’ve probably notice the elite set of women all dressed in black, highly overdone with their own product, loud music coming from their direction and a demeanor that makes them think they’re...
“Gangsta rap is a ploy to convince Black People to kill each other. Gangsta rap...”
– Alicia Keys on Blender Magazine
WatchMySpace on iPhone: Demo more of the features of iPhone MySpace Web Application. Covered this time is listening to music from bands on MySpace as well as photo albums, and much more. (Youâre going to want to click the full screen button on this one, so you can see it all in detail.)
TwittEarth :: Live Twitts all over the world →
Awesome Flash base application to get visual presentation of other fellow Twitters around the world in real time. (via getshust)
Search Feature
I’m not particularly fond of the archive layout in Tumblr, so to alleviate going through the pain of sifting through long pages, I’ve added a nifty search feature at the bottom of the page for your searching pleasure. It plays on live search so you can easily find interesting entries quickly.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
From the producers of The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up comes a comedic film about a guy fleeing to Hawaii with the intent to get over his girlfriend. Absolute comedic delivery from start to finish. I assure you’ll get surprised within the first 5 minutes of the film. With a strong story that the anyone can relate to and elaborate characters, Forgetting Sarah Marshall could easily earn...
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Quick Tip: Properly installing RAM on your MacBook Pro
When it came to installing additional (2GB) RAM on my MBP, ordering from Crucial was much more effortless than dealing with small screws and the removal of delicate chips. After thinking I had installed it properly, my laptop would not turn on anymore but instead the power light would just constantly flicker with no response.
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“According to British statistics, in England a cappuccino now costs more than a...”
– Taylor Clark on Starbucked (pg.201)
New barber: Are you Italian?
Me: No actually, I'm Hispanic.
New barber: Oh ok...cause you look Italian. You just have that White boy look...
Me: Ummm, ok...I tend to get that a lot for some reason but, um, yeah...
“Times seem to be changing. Nowadays, women are going to strip clubs not to view...”
– Tyra Banks Show
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Tumblweed: Tumblr On Your Desktop →
Tumbleweed is an Adobe Air application for Tumblr. It is like having Tumblr in your desktop. So far, I’m enjoying the easy accessibility of posting without visiting the actual Tumblr website.
“The company took a commodity that Americans could get for a quarter at carts and...”
– Taylor Clark on Starbucked
Video Camera Shopping
Most of my media sharing at the moment revolves strongly around photography. Second to my passport and luggage, I always make sure my camera is accounted for when going on trips. But now with the much publicized ability to share “long photos” on Flickr, lately I’ve been more inclined to participate and experiment more with video, which in essence means that I’m in the...
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WatchI’m still wasn’t sure how I felt about Flickr video but after putting together this small concise 90 second clip, I must admit it’s growing on me. This particular video is of my girlfriend and I in Paris last summer. Enjoy!
Commented On | Keep Track on Comments →
“Commented On is a self-hosted bookmarking app that keeps track of where and when you have left a comment, allowing you to easily follow up on any updates or replies.” The final version is yet to be released but it looks very promising especially with features such as: Twitter Integration, RSS Subscription, etc…
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Just a thought…
Now the idea sounds absurd but hear me out with this. We’ve all watched a film that we’ve enjoyed so much that upon ending, you get the inexplicably feeling of wanting to see it again but unfortunately the experience and excitement is not same because you already know the development of the plot and what does and does not happen. So in essence, the element of...
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“I’d rather pay $400.00 on actual books than on a device in which I then have to...”
– Brendan Cullen on why the Kindle will fail
BD Touch | Blu-Ray on iPhone →
Amazing application soon to be available for sending and receiving data between a BD Touch compatible Blu-Ray disc and an iPhone/iPod Touch. Sneak peek of video available.
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Tumblr Recommendations
Since the inception of my little web space here, I’ve experimented with several CMS from Blogger, TextPattern, Wordpress, Simplelog (installation was a b*tch so I gave up on it) and now Tumblr and out of all of these, Tumblr stands out to me more because of it’s simplicity in use and variety of formats to publish. So while it’s great and it serves it’s purpose for me, it...
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Twubble: Looking for more people to follow? →
Twubble can help expand your Twitter bubble—it searches your friend graph and picks out people who you may like to follow.
Retail Employee Predicts Something Big is Coming →
“There have been some crazy things going on recently. The changes that we are being asked as per corporates direction makes me think that the people at the top think something VERY big is going to be happening to the economy soon. I don’t think the media or the government is giving us the full details of what is actually going on, but I think the CEO’s and others at the top are...
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Going on Eastern Caribbean
Last time I mentioned vacation, we were still deliberating whether our next one would be a European or Caribbean one. Normally we’ve booked all of our excursions via Expedia but for this one, I needed more information than what you can’t get from a screen so we visited Liberty Travel for booking. We had a blast in Paris & London last summer and I really wanted to replicate the...
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Why do you Twitter?
I was looking at the amount of Twitter updates that I’ve published thus far and I was astounded to see the numbers (currently 1,061). There’s no question that the service has become a huge means of online communication almost second I would say to emails. I’ve mentioned the service to a few friends who are not necessarily as enthusiastic about the web as I am I guess which leads...
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Quick Tip: How to get a free meal at the mall
In the mall I’ve noticed that in some food locations, specifically where Chinese food is being served, near the cashier, there’s a sign that reads, “If we fail to give you a receipt with your purchase, then your meal is on us”. I wonder if that’s really true. So as an experiment and as a way to possibly get a free meal,...
“In design like your women, tight is always better.”
– Art Director (former employer)
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“Asking a woman if her Louis Vuitton bag is authentic is as as bad as asking her...”
– Shopaholic co-worker