I’ve wondered for the past couple of years why Google didn’t have a Web browser, and I guess now I know… they were working on it, just not talking about it. Chrome is their brand-spanking-new, just-released-yesterday browser that’s built by design for today’s Web, which is heavier on applications than when the Internet first came… Continue reading Google Chrome
Author: Virginia
City Market gets political
Not exactly the first time, but still. This was pause-and-shoot worthy. Especially given that these days, the mere mention of Sarah Palin’s name is a standalone punchline. Even the women on the skincare and makeup forum I frequent had to take a stab. Anyway. On a political note, Imaginary Readers, allow me to introduce you… Continue reading City Market gets political
Not the smartest cat in the bag
Last year, we got a sliding glass pet door for our balcony, so we could keep the cold out more efficiently. And not surprisingly, Trumpet hated it. But eventually, after many months of duct-taping the flap open, he finally learned. However, winter was a while ago. And we took to leaving the balcony door open… Continue reading Not the smartest cat in the bag
Hold with Music
Turns out Apple’s call center has the best hold music I’ve ever heard to date. I suppose the pioneers of modern music media wouldn’t settle for anything less… but I might start calling on during busy times just to rock out. On that note, I’m reminded of the time when the divorce firm I worked… Continue reading Hold with Music
Fashion Week 2008
A couple weeks ago, the gals from Go Fug Yourself put out a call for questions about Fashion Week. So I did… and they answered some of my questions in their Fashion Week follow-up, and even left two with my original wording! Here are my questions (my wording in bold): Do people recognize you at… Continue reading Fashion Week 2008
Sound Transit beats
I feel like I’m in a Volkswagen commercial. I’m sandwiched between two other bus commuters who were previously both yammering loudly. But they finally shut up and both started listening to music. And for the past two-ish tracks, we’ve all been subtly tapping our feet/fingers/neighbors in PERFECT TIME with each other. Aww, Loud White Tapper… Continue reading Sound Transit beats
Yet another reason Apple is awesome
Grant’s video iPod recently suffered a broken headphone jack, but he was eight full months out of warranty coverage. Still, he took it to the Apple store to see what could be done, and they gave him a new one on the spot. Their reasoning? “It looks fresh out of the box [because you’ve always… Continue reading Yet another reason Apple is awesome
Yet more iPhone tech dilemmas
This time, I’m trying to figure out how to make my new iPhone Bluetooth Headset function with Ventrilo, the chat program our guild uses during WoW raids. (Yeah — tech geek meets gamer nerd, I know. But does anyone know the answer to this?) I was told by a Best Buy employee with gamer cred… Continue reading Yet more iPhone tech dilemmas
Only at Nintendo
So in a nutshell, working at Nintendo has been lovely. According to company policy, however, I shall not be discussing anything remotely contentful relating to my work there. Thus, Imaginary Readers, I leave you with this linguistic/gamer tidbit. On the fridge in the break room, there is a sign that asks employees to take home… Continue reading Only at Nintendo
Wife Aggro
aggro \AG-roh\, noun: Short for aggression. wife aggro \waif AG-roh\, noun: When the aggression of the gamer’s (female) spouse interferes with his/her ability to play video games. Can also be expanded to other family members or circumstances that interfere with gameplay. Aka “husband aggro”, “cookie aggro,” “kitty aggro”, etc. Not always applicable.