SP King

Just had this email forwarded to me:

This is a true story, it happened in Utah and was on the news!

A city councilman, Mark Easton, lives in this neighborhood. He had a beautiful view of the east mountains, until a new neighbor purchased the lot below his house and built.

Apparently, the new home was 18 inches higher than the ordinances would allow, so Mark Easton, mad about his lost view, went to the city to make sure they enforced the lower roof line ordinance. Mark and his new neighbor had some great arguments about this as you can imagine - not great feelings. The new neighbor had to drop the roof line - no doubt at great expense.

Recently, Mark Easton called the city and informed them that his new neighbor had installed some vents on the side of his home. Mark didn't like the look of these vents and asked the city to investigate. When they went to Mark's home to see the vent view, this is what they found...(see attached pictures).

last updated 1 year ago #

So tonight I finally deviated from my trusty old Asics trainers to try out a friend's Nike plus iPod shoes--a pair of Air Max 180s. These have to be the worst running shoes ever manufactured. First of all, no respectable runner wants to be seen in loud, clownish shoes with giant air bubbles protruding from the sides. I felt like Ronald McDonald in these things. Secondly, the heel and the entire wrap-around sole are huge...it's like running with friggin' innertubes strapped to your feet. After mile #3, my feet felt like they weren't getting any circulation, thanks to the giant puffy tongue and ultratight upper. I'm all for ankle support and a tight fit, just not to the extreme that my feet are blue after a light jog. Thumbs down for this lame excuse for a running shoe. Tomorrow night I'll happily be back in my worn out Asics.

SPK

last updated 2 years ago #

Here's the big difference between Apple and Microsoft: Microsoft has to actually lure a bunch of "early adopters" to spread the word about their products. Question: Isn't an "early adopter" by definition someone who adopts the product on his/her own accord? You aren't really "adopting" something if it is actually being furnished to you by the manufacturer under the condition that you must shamelessly promote it. This is truly, truly pathetic, and I am almost embarrased for the shlubs at the Zune division:

Here is a direct quote from (a cached version of) zunemasters (LOL) .com:

APPLY NOW

Zune players arrive in stores this November and we are looking for early adopters to help us spread the word. Zune college ambassadors are called The Zune Masters. Zune Masters help with on campus promotions, online promotions and feedback. If you qualify to be a Zune Master, you'll be one of only 200-300 people in the country ushering in the age of handheld, wireless media sharing. Our requirements are pretty simple: you must be motivated, professional, highly social, creative and passionate about music.

What does being a Zune Master mean for you?

-You will be a member of an elite team of 18-22 year olds representing and spreading the word of Zune.

-Once you show us you're committed, you'll be one of the first people to get a Zune player.

-Year long team member benefits include insider info, access to special events and some cash for special projects.

-This is a guaranteed resume builder."

Oh yes, I'd be sure to put that on my resume under "Special Skills": "I was a Zune Master at my college campus."

Now contrast this hilarity with Apple: They simply build a great product and people spread the word on their own volition. There were no "podmasters" running around campuses, being "ambassadors" of the Apple brand. You know that a product must really suck when you have to bribe college kids with a bunch of incentives (including cash) to tell other kids how cool it is.

SPK

last updated 2 years ago #