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How Average Is Your Life?

May 15th, 2009 Willem 3 comments

Or great, of even f*cked up?

Read about the things that are not making it to Twitter. The real things in life.

Starting for the ‘average Joe’ there’s this MyLifeIsAverage website. For those who do (a lot) better, there’s this MyLifeIsG(reat). And finally, for those whose life went completely down the drain a FMyLife (’F’ as in F*ck :) ).

It’s like Twitter; addictive, but different and a whole lot funnier.

(Is there an iPhone app yet for these services?)…

(Not that I really care, since I don’t own one)

Photography Seems Equal To Terrorism

February 4th, 2009 Willem No comments

… Well, at least in some places.

Even though it’s categorized as fun, it’s not funny at all. Photography is not a crime, as long as you’re not photographing state secrets or plans of the new nuclear power plant.

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Microsoft Vista Marketing…

October 20th, 2008 Willem No comments

According to Apple.

Well, they have a point after the (failed) Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld ‘commercials’.

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Well, That Explaines a Lot

February 27th, 2008 Willem No comments

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Google Maps and Nokia e61i

February 5th, 2008 Willem No comments

A couple of weeks ago, I was pointed towards Google Maps on my Nokia e61i (I got a download link when I visited google.com on my mobile). After downloading and installing it (which was very easy), I started the application (which was hiding under Menu -> Installations -> Google Maps).

Most basic features are available on the phone app (directions, searching for restaurants etc., Zoom in and out), and there’s the possibility of positioning yourself on the map by using cellular positioning. Thankfully, this is done for you by the application. Downside is that it’s not that accurate. In my case, I could be anywhere in a 1.7 mile radius circle.

It’s also possible to use a GPS mouse (which I recently bought) for your location. The neat thing is that you can see yourself walk across the map (or drive if you’re by car). This is an excellent application.

These is one downside… Google Maps is using a constant Internet connection to update the maps, so make sure you have some sort of flat fee data service (or use wifi when available). Otherwise you might be in for a surprise when you receive your phone bill.

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Wonderbra

January 11th, 2008 Willem No comments

Do watch this video… UP CLOSE!!!

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Warning Labels in the US

December 28th, 2007 Willem No comments

Everything is possible, but nothing is allowed. A typical description of the United States. A country where everyone sues everyone else. This is the reason why manufacturers place the most absurd warning labels on their products. Just in case someone is lacking plain old common sense (like a lady who put her dog (or cat) in the microwave to dry the animal…..) and sues the company for millions of dollars.

Check the most ridiculous warning labels here. You can even buy a book [amazon, bol.com] with the 101 most stupendous warnings.

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Building Resistance

October 9th, 2007 Willem No comments
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The Future of Gaming

October 1st, 2007 Willem No comments

Anyone who keeps (a bit) up with the world of computer gaming knows about the release about the new XBox360 game Halo3. Yet another game which appears on my list to buy if, and when, I get a XBox360 Elite.
Other titles on the list are BioShock, and Gears of War. But after seeing this video, I wonder….. should I buy the game and help in creating the apocalypse halocast….


At least we end up with the greatest game of all time :)

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Nokia E61 features in Die Hard 4.0

July 28th, 2007 Willem No comments

Well it sort of features in the new Bruce Willis action movie. The phone is visible for a couple of seconds [50 minutes into the movie].

Nokia E61 in Live Free or Die Hard

This first picture shows the phone numbers on the businesscard. I guess he’s gonna make a call to the other characters cellphone ((202)-555 1313), but why enter ‘12′? A slip-up or is this just a typo since he’s under a lot of stress :-)

Nokia E61 in Live Free or Die Hard

B.t.w. mister Willis doesn’t have much to do (see calendar), and he obviously has some bluetooth device, otherwise one wouldn’t put the Bluetooth menu in the standby menu on the phone…. Other observations show that there is no cell reception and that his battery is almost empty. This does match up with the events (to come) in the movie. So they did mind the (very) small details.

 

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