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 true Mark 2006-08-30T22:09:00-04:00 2006-08-31T02:18:25Z 2006-08-31T02:18:25Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-115699070528428289 <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Reason #496 ...why I like my job. Since I get out to a lot of places and see a lot of people, I'm bound to run into someone I know once in a while. And sure enough, through a lot of serendipity and such, I ran into an old friend that I haven't seen in years and also have had no luck tracking down. It was Derrick. Might not mean anything to you, but Derrick and I played in a band many moons ago,</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/115570231105652127" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-08-16T00:20:00-04:00</issued> <modified>2006-08-16T04:25:11Z</modified> <created>2006-08-16T04:25:11Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/08/theyre-coming-of-all-shows-to-hit.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-115570231105652127</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">They're coming! Of all the shows to hit Cincinnati this year... this is the only one that I would not miss. Tickets arrived... seats are reserved, and I'll be there. Will you? If you don't go, you will never know what you're missing. Seriously. It's like an acid trip without the acid, it's everything you thought a spectacle could be - and you will probably walk out with your eyes and neck muscles</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114843936310329238" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-05-23T22:31:00-04:00</issued> <modified>2006-05-24T02:59:22Z</modified> <created>2006-05-24T02:56:03Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/05/since-i-now-have-phone-that-plays-mp3.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114843936310329238</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Since I now have a phone that plays MP3 files - and I have to tell you I really, really like that part of the phone after using it - I wanted a decent pair of stereo headphones for it. The ones that Verizon sells with the Music Essentials Kit suck, quite frankly. I couldn't use them to answer phone calls because people couldn't understand me, and they sounded like cheap car speakers. I didn't want</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114798750835471214" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-05-18T17:19:00-04:00</issued> <modified>2006-05-18T21:25:08Z</modified> <created>2006-05-18T21:25:08Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/05/it-didnt-take-long.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114798750835471214</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">It didn't take long...As you may have noticed from the previous post, I recently acquired a new cell phone. Well, that means a new toy and another thing to hack, since it's essentially a small computer wrapped up in a phone. All of this comes from my need to avoid paying Verizon for every ringtone, wallpaper, and song that I want. I can also create custom ringtones of the songs that I want, or</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114723738804175184" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-05-10T00:40:00-04:00</issued> <modified>2006-05-10T05:03:08Z</modified> <created>2006-05-10T05:03:08Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/05/new-toy.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114723738804175184</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">A new toy... and a new hack After three years of being fairly happy with my cell phone (an LG VX6000), I decided it was time to visit the local Verizon store and upgrade. Frankly, I had all but killed the battery in my poor old 6000 and rather than spend the money on a new battery, I wanted something new to play with. So what did I end up with? A shiny new LG VX8100. Overall, it was the best</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114584982189398778" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-04-23T23:17:00-04:00</issued> <modified>2006-04-24T03:38:27Z</modified> <created>2006-04-24T03:37:01Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/04/lets-talk-about-technical-support.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114584982189398778</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Let's talk about technical support. Specifically, the fact that people will use you for it, if you know how to do things on a computer. A better term for this might be "free consulting." I just deleted the fifth or sixth message in as many days from someone that I once attended class with, someone who calls me and asks only for technical support. I don’t get phone calls from this person for any</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114039659378548431" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-02-19T19:43:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-02-20T00:49:53Z</modified> <created>2006-02-20T00:49:53Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/02/as-favor-to-friend-ive-finally-gotten.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114039659378548431</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">As a favor to a friend, I've finally gotten around to encoding and uploading the music video our group produced while I was attending class at the Ohio Center for Broadcasting. I don't make a personal appearance (unless you count my guitar and hands in certain places) but I did the all of editing and most of the directing. Smug perhaps, but I consider this project my baby after all the time I</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114005007079489463" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-02-15T19:32:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-02-16T00:36:09Z</modified> <created>2006-02-16T00:34:30Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/02/ive-added-my-own-music-choices-to-my.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114005007079489463</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">I've added my own music choices to my, erm, MySpace profile. Fortunately, since I have my own website, I can stuff MP3s of my choosing and stream them however I want. If you're interested in doing something similar, I will share the information - but fair warning, it involves a little bit of advanced work in HTML coding and you will need someplace to store your music for it to work. Here's the</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/114004381423115958" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-02-15T17:31:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-02-15T22:50:14Z</modified> <created>2006-02-15T22:50:14Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/02/will-someone-please-tell-me-what-it-is.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-114004381423115958</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Will someone please tell me what it is about women and concerts? While working the Dierks Bentley pre-party this past Sunday at the Cincinnati Gardens, I couldn't help but laugh more than once at the number of girls who came to the show in 30 degree temps with not only no jacket, but miniskirts and more than a few sleeveless shirts. So again, explain to me please, why do women do this? You don't</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/113878689915067166" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-02-01T04:26:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-02-01T09:47:59Z</modified> <created>2006-02-01T09:41:39Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/02/oh-i-dunnit-now.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-113878689915067166</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Oh, I dunnit now. For some stupid reason, I went and created a MySpace.com profile. It's really cynical and makes no sense, since what little free time I have for such things tends to go into this here website. I didn't send out a single invite and I really don't care, but I admit my curiosity is piqued. Let's see who notices. I hate going along with fads but I love posting snotty comments</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/113855671828264603" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-01-29T12:14:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-01-29T17:55:38Z</modified> <created>2006-01-29T17:45:18Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/01/things-that-are-wildly-inappropriate.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-113855671828264603</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Things That Are Wildly Inappropriate: Today's example of something that you should have the sense not to do? My Ex-wife of five (and change) years calls and announces that she is on her way to my house with her mother and grandmother to visit the kids. What kind of reality do you have to live in for this to be acceptable? I was floored. Too bad I was home, it would have really been grand had I</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/113797295235931253" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-01-22T18:31:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-01-22T23:35:52Z</modified> <created>2006-01-22T23:35:52Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/01/i-have-movie-recommendation-for-you.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-113797295235931253</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">I have a movie recommendation for you: Nanny McPhee. I worked a screening here in Cincinnati for the movie and it was definitely a worthwhile venture - that is, staying to see it. For all the comparisons to Mary Poppins, it isn't the same movie. As a parent, kinda makes me wish I had the foresight (not to mention the magic walking stick) that Nanny McPhee has. Great cast, great story - even if you</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/113763997292016666" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-01-18T21:56:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-01-19T03:06:26Z</modified> <created>2006-01-19T03:06:12Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/01/well-today-was-it-i-had-interview-this.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-113763997292016666</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">Well, today was it: I had an interview this morning with Ken and Kitty for the role of morning show producer at 96.5 the Star. No word on when the decision will be made, but the interview went well and I have high hopes. Now here's hoping that I didn't screw myself by putting all of this in writing, but I'm too excited to say nothing at all. If I get the job, my hours will be hell but I don't</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/3256903/113644641914134874" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Mark</name> </author> <issued>2006-01-05T02:29:00-05:00</issued> <modified>2006-01-05T07:34:26Z</modified> <created>2006-01-05T07:33:39Z</created> <link href="http://www.broge.com/2006/01/wowthe-jpl-has-provided-their-year-in.htm" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256903.post-113644641914134874</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <summary mode="escaped" type="text/plain" xml:base="http://www.broge.com/">WOW!The JPL has provided their Year in Pictures and it's mighty impressive. Kind of humbling, really, to see this vivid imagery from distant places. Makes ya feel a wee small on the grander scale. Oh yeah, happy new year and stuff...</summary> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> </feed>