http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summaryWed, 01 Feb 2006 10:35:28 +0000http://www.broge.com/Mark15http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/115699070528428289Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:09:00 +00002006-08-30T22:18:25.342-04:00Reason #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, http://www.broge.com/2006/08/reason-496.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/115570231105652127Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:20:00 +00002006-08-16T00:25:11.066-04:00They'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 muscleshttp://www.broge.com/2006/08/theyre-coming-of-all-shows-to-hit.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114843936310329238Wed, 24 May 2006 02:31:00 +00002006-05-23T22:59:22.806-04:00Since 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/05/since-i-now-have-phone-that-plays-mp3.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114798750835471214Thu, 18 May 2006 21:19:00 +00002006-05-18T17:25:08.366-04:00It 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, orhttp://www.broge.com/2006/05/it-didnt-take-long.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114723738804175184Wed, 10 May 2006 04:40:00 +00002006-05-10T01:03:08.053-04:00A 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/05/new-toy.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114584982189398778Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:17:00 +00002006-04-23T23:38:27.493-04:00Let'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 http://www.broge.com/2006/04/lets-talk-about-technical-support.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114039659378548431Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:43:00 +00002006-02-19T19:49:53.796-05:00As 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/02/as-favor-to-friend-ive-finally-gotten.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114005007079489463Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:32:00 +00002006-02-15T19:36:09.166-05:00I'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 http://www.broge.com/2006/02/ive-added-my-own-music-choices-to-my.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/114004381423115958Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:31:00 +00002006-02-15T17:50:14.266-05:00Will 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/02/will-someone-please-tell-me-what-it-is.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/113878689915067166Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:26:00 +00002006-02-01T04:47:59.866-05:00Oh, 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/02/oh-i-dunnit-now.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/113855671828264603Sun, 29 Jan 2006 17:14:00 +00002006-01-29T12:55:38.196-05:00Things 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/01/things-that-are-wildly-inappropriate.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/113797295235931253Sun, 22 Jan 2006 23:31:00 +00002006-01-22T18:35:52.370-05:00I 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/01/i-have-movie-recommendation-for-you.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/113763997292016666Thu, 19 Jan 2006 02:56:00 +00002006-01-18T22:06:26.216-05:00Well, 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 http://www.broge.com/2006/01/well-today-was-it-i-had-interview-this.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/113644641914134874Thu, 05 Jan 2006 07:29:00 +00002006-01-05T02:34:26.100-05:00WOW!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...http://www.broge.com/2006/01/wowthe-jpl-has-provided-their-year-in.htmMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/3256903/posts/summary/113616853377551265Mon, 02 Jan 2006 01:58:00 +00002006-01-01T21:30:21.553-05:00Happy 2006 everyone!To some, it's a new year. To others, it's just another day. But no matter what it is to you, it's winter here in North America and this video about the first snow of winter made me laugh - but only because I wasn't one of the dolts who was driving too fast for conditions. Also, there's a holiday toy recall... if you found one of these under your tree, there's a chance http://www.broge.com/2006/01/happy-2006-everyoneto-some-its-new.htmMark