August 23, 2011
Touchpad Frenzy
Good morning! It's Michelle's birthday and it looks like she'll have great weather for it. Because of current circumstances, she doesn't have to worry about teaching a cardio class today. So she and the kids can enjoy the day at the town pool.
Q: Why did the Buddhist refuse anesthesia when having his wisdom teeth removed?
A: He wanted to transcend dental medication.
Had a smooth commute down to Boxborough, listening to Buzz Out Loud #1536 along the drive. It's entertaining listening to the news of how when HP "gave away" their new TouchPads for $99, it started a frenzy of people clamoring to buy a device that was officially discontinued.
Story: It's Not Qualcomm's Fault: Dispelling HP TouchPad Myths
HTC EVO 4G was the US's bestselling Android phone last quarter. Wow! This model is over a year old and only available the nation's 3rd largest carrier, Sprint.
Video: Is the Cost of Living Really Rising? [~3 1/2 minutes]
Humor: I don't know why, but my internet browsing seems really slow... (related link) ;-P
It's been an interesting day. South of us on the east coast, they had a small earthquake. Meanwhile at our office we had no internet for about 20 minutes, although IT doesn't think it was earthquake related.
One of the nice things about having standardized computer platforms at the office: I have a battery in my laptop that is starting to fail. I logged an official IT request, and had a replacement battery dropped off minutes later. If only it were that easy with my personal MacBook.
Smooth drive home, listening to a podcast and then catching up with my dad. Shortly after I got home, Michelle went out for a birthday dinner with her friend Tammy.
Timothy proudly announced that he finished "Little House in the Big Woods" today.
Michelle's replacement power supply arrived today. Quite a bargain at only $7. Her netbook is all recharged and ready for its updates.
While Michelle is out having a birthday dinner, Abby, the boys, and I just watched season 4 Doctor Who, "Planet of the Ood". I think it spooked Michael a bit too much.
Got the boys tucked in bed with their prayers. Now I'm at Subway just waiting for Claire to finish up work. The evening closing routines take 30-60 minutes.