Random stuff

Oh, there’s great fun over on slashdot about the iPhone. Basically, Apple had a huge presentation the other day where they announced new iPod classic, new look nano, iPod touch, wireless iTunes, a strange hookup with Starbucks and ringtones through iTunes.

Oh, and their discontinuing the 4 gig iphone and cutting the price of the 8 gig one by $200.

Cue much whining from the ~~sad acts~~ people who cued for days to get it when it was first released. Seriously, I don’t think France makes the amount of cheese you would have needed to accompany it.

They moan on blogs (and on sites like slashdot), they write open letters and they email Steve Jobs personally.

So, he decided that he is going to give everyone who hasn’t already got a rebate of some type (credit card refund, etc) a $100 dollar credit for either iTunes or their nearest Apple store.

Now, remember, the product itself didn’t come with any sort of price guarentee. He didn’t need to do this. But he did. And the reaction?

Some are pleased, realising that Jobs didn’t actually need to do anything. Some are still pissed, say they’ll never buy an Apple product again unless they get a full refund of the $200.

Oh, and the tin hat brigade out in full force, saying that the whole thing is nowt but a huge marketing ploy (second comment down).

Ahh, Britney. Britney, Britney, Britney. You will find below her performance at the VMA’s (and yes, I’m aware that there’s some humour in MTV dishing out music video awards nowadays).

BRITNEY SPEARS VMA 2007 – COMEBACK – GIMME MORE
Uploaded by niko-titprince

Watch the video above. Ignore the fact that it is by far the worst song she’s ever recorded (and I’m not a Britney fan by any means and have hayed every song she’s released) and realise one glaring thing.

She’s pissed. Or stoned. It has to be one or the other cos there is absolutely no way that she’s sober. And that is her career over. She ain’t coming back from that.

My personality type

I’m feeling creative at the moment. First time in ages. Which is good. The short story I posted, hang on a sec…

Yeah, six entries back, is just the start of it. (And yes, I did open OD in another tab and just count them.) If you haven’t read it yet either click back or click here

Speaking of which, remember back in january when I asked if anyone wanted a mix CD? Yeah? Forgot that I asked? Well, I’m finally in a position to get them sent out. It’ll be every fortnight (when I get paid.) And obviously, the people closest to Boro will get theirs first.

This is the list of people who have already asked for one:
AnotherGirl
Peter_24601
Oribeth
The Mary
Karma Girl
Zaphod

If anyone on the list wants to be taken off, let me know. If anyone wants to be added to the list, let me know. Also let me know if you’re happy for just a complete mix, if you’d like a theme, any types of music you want on there, any you don’t (for example if you have a burning desire to hear some hardcore banjo christian death metal*, or, y’know, not) and you’ll know when I’m about to send your CD out cos I’ll leave a note asking for your address.

Finally, in case you’re wondering, yes I did watch High School Musical last night and, erm, I really enjoyed it. In fact, I may have downloaded the soundtrack which, along with the HSM soundtrack, is currently on my MP3 player.

Yeah. I’ll go and turn in my cool credentials at the door.

Will

*Not that I actually have any hardcore banjo christian death metal on my hard drive. Actually, that may be quite interesting**.

**Yes, the pklaces where my mind goes scares me at times as well.

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whoo hoo! I had forgotten about the mix cds but I can’t wait! huzzah. I must watch the Britney video. Will have to do so from home since my work comp has no sound. I read about it today amongst other, actual news, but I want to see the debaucle for mine own eyes.

Oh Lord. I am a 36 year old mom, but I could have done those dance steps better then her. It looked like it took every ounce of strength for her to stay up an not keel over. and the slutiness. Yikes! Not looking forward to my girls questions about why that woman is only wearing her underwear when they happen to get a glimpse of the video.

The commentary after it was good, though!

Oribeth

September 10, 2007

Ooh, I forgot about that CD, yayness! I’d still like to get one as long as you can be arsed making one :o) I’m happy to leave it totally up to you, I think you have a pretty good handle on what I might like! I was scratching my head at first when I read your note.. “What did I ask him for?” I thought it was about the KITH entry! Oh, and I can’t believe I missed the note first time around, but is the offer still on re: Heroes? I’m more than willing to send you the cash to purchase discs and pay for postage. Shugarshock URL? Yes please! RYDearNote: I was composing yours while on the bus today (a couple of parts have stumped me ever so slightly) and was going to use The Hero of Canton as well. *grin* These things have filled me with warm fuzzies. ^^ And they are much needed atm – my mood has been the main reason I haven’t updated. I have the blahs. So thankyou for making me smile again. :o) *hugs*

I keep meaning to watch High School Musical, but have never got around to it. The fact that you like it is a pretty good indication that I should too.. I just need to remember to actually get it or download it at some point!

SilentEcho

I like the new Brit song, didn’t at first. She had to be on something or be really nervous she hasn’t been on stage like that in forever. I was dissapointed.

my daughter LOVES HSM!!!

findingsunshine

oooh I would absolutely love a mix tape! What fun! If you don’t mind sending one off to Australia that is… 🙂 That Britney clip made me ill. I would have thought as a mother that she might have had a little more… sense? I mean does she really want her young children seeing that?? Totally skanky. I feel sorry for her. xo