AskLG

A day after 4/20 (I don’t smoke), I felt a strong fog coming in.  A San Francisco powered fog (yeah, hardcore!).  This morning was filled with the most mundane tasks possible.  Afterwards, I left for college.  Once I was at the parking lot, I realized I didn’t remember how I got there.  It was all a giant blur.  Now thats a cool feeling.  I hear many people talk about how it happens to them all the time, but I love driving.  Its the one time of the day where I’m in control, get to feel risk (from cops), and listen to music.  I love music.  During class, my fog continued.  Constant zoning in and out of consciousness.  Hopefully It’s a one day deal.

In tech news, SP3 for Windows XP is coming out on the 29th of April.  All you XPers lover and Vista loathers unite for this is good news.  As for me, I’ll be busy typing along on my Mac. [info from ZDNet]

Also, Apple is looking at some online store improvements by building a virtual store.  Now this isn’t a stereotypical online store, but a place where people virtually shop just like in the store.  You get to browse the virtual aisles, see other customers (avatar-ish), and go to the virtual cash register for checkout.  Places like Second Life have this already, but its still an interesting concept.  Have we become that dependent on machines that all personal contact must go through them as well?  Does chatting with “cute” customers become easier online?  You don’t fear public rejection because you’re just online?  I’m seriously curious about this phenomina.  This isn’t popular because its easier either.  Regular online stores are much easier and quicker.  Am I too extroverted to see the appeal?  Not homebody enough? I just don’t get it.  Someone shed some light. [based on TUAW]

2!

My buddy technology called, so him and Lifehack came over today for some fun.  Lets go right into what we talked about! According to Engadget, my cell phone provider, AT&T, has dropped some extra cash on those fancy Microsoft Surface table computers.  You can drop any AT&T display phone on the table and get the specifications.  Putting multiple phones on the table allows you to directly compare them.  Pretty awesome technology overall, but it certainly doesn’t make help them not drop my calls.  Take a look at the new surface mod:

Being an avid soccer fan, I truly can appreciate anything David Beckham does.  Although I’m not a huge fan of Beckham since he plays for the Galaxy instead of my ol’ Dynamo, its nice to see he’s getting appreciated for his 100th cap in England by an American company.  Look at this hunk of gold Apple presented him with [via Gizmodo]:

Speaking of Apple, the iTunes store has finally hit #1 according to Ars Technica.  It seems the iTunes store is now the leading seller of music.  This includes all those people who sell CDs.  Yes, congrats to Apple.  Its been a while but the digital wave has apparently caught on.  Now can you make it cheaper?  I’m just saying…

Finally, Lifehack commenters have come up with some genius advice for the younger generation (me?).  I really hope some of these things stick with me.  I sometimes need to take this advice: 

8. Keep playing, laughing and having fun, don’t get too serious!

 
Other times, you just have to go for it.  I thought #20 was funny:

20. Get over it and kiss the girl!  

Finally for some inspiration, this was thrown in:

32. Whatever you do, believe in yourself. You have untapped potential, and you will accomplish everything you have dreamed about. 

For more great advice, check out the article, here. 

What happens when something you deem tough, gets extremely difficult?  Today we were told that our hard class was about to get harder.  The prof explained how he tends to go overboard on tests and not very many people pass, but its OK since he curves.  Oye!  Normally I’m up for any challenge, but I’m really not into it right now.  I can’t wait to get this test over with Saturday.

On a lighter note I have formulated another equation.  Hot Girls + Fast Cars = Damn!.  I’ve always believed in this virtue, but I was reminded of it today when I saw a girl getting out of her ‘vette.  I was thoroughly impressed.

In an odd turn of events, Toshiba announced today they have formed a new company exploring nuclear energy opportunities in the United States.  Yes, those crazy Japanese TV manufacturers want to fiddle around with nuclear power plants over here.  I have all the faith in the Japanese, but seriously leave it to the professionals.  I hear the French do REALLY well with nuclear energy.  Lets call them over here to set stuff up.  More on Toshiba’s midlife crisis, at Yahoo!.

If you haven’t heard yet, Apple released new iPhone information today.  First and foremost, 3rd party developers can now build applications for the iPhone.  An application store will be available in June where you can download (and sometimes pay) for applications, including games, that will probably make your life so much easier and entertaining.  Also, they will allow AIM natively (no more Jailbreak!) on the phone.  The biggest announcement is that Apple will allow VOIP over WiFi.  Yes, ALLOW.  I understand they wouldn’t want to route VOIP over an EDGE connection clogging up the network, but seriously.  This would allow cheapskates to buy a minimal package for when they’re out and about, and use the VOIP for everything else.  Thats huge.  I guess this is why so many people love Apple.  Everything you need to know about today’s announcement is at Gizmodo.

Thats all for today, back to studying for Saturday.