Quick Takes – Oddball Update

Back in the Command Center

February 27, 2011February 27, 2011 Chief Oddball

It’s our first night in our new home, coming at the end of an incredibly busy day of moving in and unloading stuff. Apple was exhausted and fell asleep early, while my boss and I unloaded his old computer desk from his truck and into my study.

Westbound and Down: Day 3 (Take-Out Bag Edition)

January 5, 2011January 5, 2011 Chief Oddball 1 Comment

We’ve arrived — and to prove it we’re here. Yes, we finally made it to Frisco, and were warmly greeted by our friends with whom we’ll be staying until we find our own more permanent accommodations. As expected, it’s been a whirlwind of activity and discussion since we arrived, so I forgot to write up a lengthy blog post.

Reaching

September 7, 2010September 21, 2011 Chief Oddball

I started this day thinking that maybe I’d go to ~~Gameslop~~ Gamestop and pre-order the Halo: Reach Limited Edition. Then I started thinking that maybe I should throw down a ton of money and get the Halo: Reach limited edition console.

Well, That Didn’t Quite Work Out

July 14, 2010September 21, 2011 Chief Oddball 2 Comments

Today’s prospective home buyers showed up 45 minutes early (while we were still here), flustered us thoroughly and then decided they hated the place, turned around and walked out within literally thirty seconds. Nice.

Apple (Computer) is Starting to Piss Me Off

August 6, 2009August 6, 2009 Chief Oddball 2 Comments

Today comes news that Apple has started blanket-rejecting third-party eBook reader apps, claiming that because those apps can be used to read illegally obtained copyrighted content, they will no longer be published in the App Store. So what happens to eReader, Stanza, et al?

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