Apple Store in Waikiki
I was so happy when I first found out that there was going to be a brand new Apple store opening up on the strip in Waikiki and even more happy when I moved into town. Now that I live in town I am a literal 5 minute bike ride from the Apple store. I’m ecstatic about this store.
I live streamed the event and you can find the videos and photos below:
Here the priest blesses the opening of the Apple Store, this tradition is common in Hawaii.
In line waiting for the store to open:
Walk through of the New Apple store:
Sofie, aka macratlove, was the first official person to enter the store.
Sofie, first in line:
Ryan Ozawa, second in line after stalking last nights filming of the new LOST episode.
Sporting my Chi.mp hat:
Neenz, the brain behind Guy Kawasaki‘s latest creation Alltop.com:
Photography.Alltop.com
Alltop.com is a website that aggregates all of the "Top" websites on specific topics from all around the web.
If you check out Photography.alltop.com
I’m there now… Pretty cool eh? I can’t believe that I share the same page as Flickr, Strobist, Digital Photography School, etc. I’m truly flattered. Thanks Neenz!
Check it for yourself.
So, because alltop.com requires an RSS feed I have created a wordpress blog for Philipson Photography. http://philipsonphotography.wordpress.com – I’m using the monotone theme that Matt Mullenweg debuted for us Hawaii peeps not too long ago.
As my photography slowly drifts from being a hobby and into more of a career so will Philipson Photography become it’s own entity. I won’t be blogging so much about photography on Inside Joe’s Head. Instead photography stuff will go to PhilipsonPhotography.wordpress.com
Another pretty cool thing is you can actually become a fan of Philipson Photography on Facebook now. Below is the link so fan up!
Today was a busy day… last day of school. I’m pretty zonked so I’m going to bed.
How to Improve WiFi Connectivity
I worked for Netgear and I probably should have typed something like this, meh. I just didn’t feel like doing it.
Compliments of wijie90 on digg:
1. Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location.
2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets).
3. Replace your router’s antenna.
4. Replace your computer’s wireless network adapter.
5. Add a wireless repeater. (or more, if you need them)
6. Change your wireless channel.
7. Reduce wireless interference. (get cordless phones that don’t use the 2.4 Ghz frequency range)
8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver.
9. Pick equipment from a single vendor.
10. Upgrade 802.11b devices to 802.11g.
News Story regarding the PriceRitePhoto and Digg
Media Post has a story detailing the past 48 hours since Thomas Hawk posted his experience with PriceRitePhoto on his blog. They interviewed both Thomas Hawk and a manager at PriceRitePhoto. They indicate this has cost them “millions of dollars” and that they plan “legal action.” More legal threats, eh?
More power to the people and by people I mean consumers!
Weed out corrupt/tainted MP3′s from your music collection
Have you ever opened up an mp3 only to find the file riddled with screeching noises or continuous loops? This app from Maf-soft will scan your entire collection (or any single folder you’d like) and separate the good from the bad. Simply one of the best applications to check mp3 songs for errors.
Google Video
My first upload on Google Video a success…
Watch me beat box!
Camera work by Aimee Kibbey
Alive Chimpanzee
Check this Robotic Chimpanzee that Sharper Image has put out. This robotic monkey is more like something that would be found in a Hollywood production. It’s interactive, motion sensing and responsive to touch, and can also be controlled by remote…
Alive Chimpanzee
Sharper Image is selling
* Amazing “Alive” Chimpanzee is a fully animated, life-size bust of the real animal.
* “Alive” Chimpanzee can see, hear and feel in ways that allow him to interact intelligently with you, your family, your guests…and with baffled strangers.
* Soulful eyes track movements using infrared “radar” vision; his ears have stereoscopic sound sensors; his skin reacts to contact with touch sensors all around.
* Four distinctive emotional moods include “Curious,” “Happy,” “Fearful” and “Feisty.”
* Override his “natural” autonomous mode by using the wireless controller to communicate specific commands as far as 30 feet away.
* A Sharper Image worldwide exclusive.
It’s price tag is $119.96. I can see myself doing some really serious pranks with this thing. Check out the demonstration video. It’s pretty impressive, I would expect something like this to be more expensive than it is.
Apple Files Patent for New Digital Camera
Apple patent references a digital camera. Will Apple surprise us at Macworld?
Got a Cold? Stay away from NyQuil/DayQuil
Vicks changed the formulation of their popular NyQuil and DayQuil products, removing the active ingredient pseudoephedrine due to its use in making crystal meth. The new active ingredient does nothing for nasal congestion, and the entire product is less effective. Check the labels before buying your usual cold product to avoid “surprises”.
Ever get the feeling the people at Blockbuster are calling you an idiot?
Unsurprisingly, the managers at Blockbuster really do call you an idiot behind your back, and possibly even in their computer system. For an added bonus, sometimes they’ll even print it on your receipt for all to share.
Free Credit Report Check
You are entitled by law to get a free, that’s right, free credit report on your credit. Here is a link that will direct you to get your credit report printed out.
HOW TO: Survive worst case scenarios!
Packed full of useful information such as “How To Survive A Volcanic Eruption”, “How To Navigate A Minefield”, “How To Escape From A Car Hanging Over The Edge Of A Cliff” and of course “How To Cross A Piranha-Infested River”.
Free Audiobooks, Speeches, Video Lectures
Directory of 500+ free audio books, video lectures, historical speeches. Many can be downloaded or streamed. Good stuff to load up on that new iPod you’re about to get!
Xbox 360 as new film distribution model?
Are the Xbox 360 and upcoming PS3 “Trojan horses to get Microsoft and Sony devices into as many homes as possible”? A great article on how gaming is impacting – and could potentially, evetually revolutionize – the film industry.
The origin of Google
the original Stanford presentation authored by Larry Page. a piece of history that Stanford is clearly proud of. includes the basis of the Google PageRank algorithm. fascinating stuff !
The Matrix Explained (almost)
Buddy has spent an awful lot of time and effort trying to sort out the Matrix for us.
I thought it was impossible for me to hate BB any more. Then I saw the news
They say they waited for hours outside a local best buy store to buy the new Xbox 360 then were told the price would be different from what was advertised. Employees say management took advantage of the situation to make more money.
Camping
I can not wait ’till I get off work. I will be parking my posterior with Will Fowler and Breanna Talsma, and we will be camping outside of Best Buy for that Toshiba laptop that’s going on sale. I am just going to have fun, I’ll take a bunch of pictures and document the event. This is the first time I am doing anything like this. I figured I am 21-years-old and still haven’t done something like this and that it was about time. Well, Gotta go get in line. PEACE!
1980 Games Online…
Games From the 80s and early 90s. Lots of ninentdo and arcade games run right on the site… Enjoy