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[Feb. 8th, 2009|08:36 pm] |
Poll #1346146
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: AllIf you had to choose one... |
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| Ringdroid update |
[Nov. 2nd, 2008|07:45 pm] |
One week later, Ringdroid is #6 on the Android Market, with 50,000+ downloads, an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 1,436 ratings (the most popular app has 1,995 ratings), and 13,300 hits for Ringdroid on Google (there were 10 before the app came out).
The apps that rate higher: MySpace Mobile (#5) slightly beats it out in popularity so far, but it only gets 3.5 stars. WikiMobile Encyclopedia (#4) is pretty cool. CompareEverywhere (#3) and ShopSavvy (#2) are pretty similar, and I'm a little surprised that The Weather Channel is #1. Who knew that would be the #1 thing people want to do on their phones. |
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| Ringdroid |
[Oct. 26th, 2008|08:52 pm] |
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I'm happy to be able to reveal one of the things I've been working on for several months on the side: Ringdroid, a sound editor and ringtone creator for Android (i.e. the Google / HTC / T-mobile "G1" phone).
Ringdroid finally appeared on the Android Market sometime today, so if you have a G1, please go check it out right now! It's open-source, of course - everything's on Google Code. That also means that if you don't have a G1 you can download the Android emulator and try it out on your computer - click here for emulator instructions.
( More thoughts on Ringdroid, Android, and the G1 behind the cut ) |
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| Anyone else have this problem? |
[Jun. 23rd, 2008|08:14 am] |
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When I put my Norelco electric razor too close to my cell phone, a few minutes later the razor will start spinning on its own. Freaks us out sometimes! |
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| Furniture stores? |
[Jun. 9th, 2008|08:43 pm] |
Anyone have any suggestions for furniture stores?
Now that we'll have a bigger living room (and especially one that doesn't have to double as an office, dining room, etc.) we're starting to look for a real living room furniture set (sofa, loveseat, and coffee table), but I don't really know where we should be looking. We're definitely looking for new, modern furniture, not antiques.
We tried IKEA, Macy's and JC Penney Home Store, but we found their selections to be a bit limiting. Why no leather in any color other than brown or black? Why almost no floral patterns? Why is everything so deep, like the whole world is made of tall people?
Where else should we be shopping? |
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| We got a condo! |
[Jun. 7th, 2008|09:15 pm] |
Goodbye laundromat! That's right, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) rowneet are in escrow for a condo right now, and we're hoping to close by the end of June!
Quick stats: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1350 square feet. Brand-new complex (2006 - 2007) with ~160 units and retail space. Underground parking, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors (carpet in bedrooms), walk-in closets.
Location: We're right next to the Lincoln Heights / Cypress Park station on the Gold Line (light rail), at the intersection of the 5 and 110 freeways, two miles north of downtown L.A. I'll be taking advantage of a vanpool to commute to Santa Monica during off-peak hours - during rush hour it's one of the worst commutes in L.A. Luckily for nearly everwhere else we'd want to go it's amazingly centrally located. [Google Maps]
( More details and a video behind the cut ) |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 2nd, 2007|09:58 pm] |
Poll #1065138
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: AllHaven't heard from minorninth in a while? |
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| Bum Rush the Charts |
[Mar. 22nd, 2007|12:54 am] |
This seems like a cool idea. At Bum Rush the Charts, they're trying to get thousands of people to buy a particular song ("Mine Again" by Black Lab) all on the same day so that an independent artist will be the #1 downloaded song on the iTunes Music Store for the first time.
Today's the day (Thursday, March 22nd). If you've got $0.99 to spare and already have an account on iTunes, here's the direct link. |
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| Barenaked Ladies: UmixIt with Audacity |
[Feb. 9th, 2007|01:55 am] |
I'm pleased to report that the just released-album, Barenaked Ladies Are Men, includes extra CD-ROM content including a special version of Audacity along with Audacity project files with all of the original isolated tracks. The idea is that you can open it up and create your own mix, or even just enjoy separating out the different instruments for fun. This is the result of a collaboration between the Audacity team (represented in this case by me and my friend Vaughan who did most of the customizations for this project), and a small company called UmixIt with a mission to bring the studio experience to amateur musicians and music fans everywhere.
The CD-ROM comes with a custom version of Audacity for Windows and Mac OS X (universal binary). For Linux users, you'll need to get Audacity separately, but the tracks will work fine, they're encoded as high-quality Ogg Vorbis files! |
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| Bad coincidences |
[Dec. 13th, 2006|01:27 pm] |
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I have been invited to a total of seven holiday-themed parties this December, by various friends. Sounds great, right? Except that five of them are all scheduled for this Saturday night. D'oh! That is all. |
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| Habeas Corpus |
[Sep. 29th, 2006|03:27 pm] |
Both houses of congress trampled all over the Writ of Habeas Corpus yesterday. As soon as Bush signs this, that means that conceivably he could now lock up practically anyone he doesn't like, indefinitely, without trial, for no reason, with no oversight. It's unclear whether U.S. Citizens are affected, but legal permanent residents are, and it seems possible that even a U.S. Citizen could be arrested while on U.S. soil by somehow framing them and claiming that the person is an enemy combatant. I am not proud to be an American right now. I'm glad that most Democrats stood up for the Constitution, but far too many of them didn't.
Commentary by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Remarks by Senator Barack Obama
I'm surprised there hasn't been more uproar among liberals. Are people waiting for Bush to sign the bill before scheduling the demonstrations? |
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| LJ eye for the straight guy |
[Jul. 24th, 2006|11:21 pm] |
So, I'm really looking forward to the Camp Hollywood swing dance camp this coming weekend, but I have no idea what I'm going to wear! There are "themes" for each of the evening dances:- Friday: It's a night at the Cotton Club! Wear your flapper gowns and tuxes to New York's premiere night club, featuring Mora's Modern Rhythmists...
- Saturday: Bien Venidos [sic] to Fiesta Night featuring the incomparable Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra to help us swing the night away south of the border style! Break out those big skirts and sombreros - you won't need any stinkin' badges...
- Sunday: Luck is a lady tonight with Vegas Night featuring San Francisco's own Stompy Jones (Swing Session). Be a rat packer or a showgirl - what happens here, stays here...
Now, I don't really mind costume parties, they can be fun - but coming up with three outfits in a row is daunting for me, as I'm totally no good at this. So I'm askin' yinz for help.
Please suggest ideas for very simple outfits I could put together for these three nights with mostly things I probably already have in my closet plus a few small things I could pick up in town easily (please tell me where!).
Thanks! (Who needs the fab five when I've got friends on LJ?) |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 4th, 2006|10:32 pm] |
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This Wednesday will be the first San Gabriel Seven gig in west L.A. – I know a lot of you live out that direction and would far prefer to drive there than to the Pasadena area, where we usually play. It will also be webcast using Windows Media if anyone wants to try watching from home. Here's the link - click link #4 (La Trova House) this Wednesday at 8:00 pm.
Wednesday, June 7, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
La Trova House
2032 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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More good news for those in West L.A. – we'll be playing at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City in August! |
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| My life |
[May. 14th, 2006|12:33 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | Santa Monica, CA | ] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| | productive | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Rampant Ronnie | ] |
I'm settled into my new place in Santa Monica! I will have a housewarming party about one month from now but in the meantime everyone's welcome to stop by and say hi if you're in the area! Email or call so I know you're coming, of course...
This coming week (Mon-Fri) I'll be at Google's headquarters in Mountain View for orientation, then I start work in Santa Monica the follwing Monday. I'm really excited about the new job! I've been assigned to a project; it involves machine learning/classification and natural language processing, which is more or less what I was expecting.
During the past week, I've been busy with San Gabriel Seven as we recorded our second CD. I'm really, really happy with how it sounds so far. I'm also excited that the CD features three of my own pieces, and in fact nine of the ten songs on the CD are originals.
By the way, if you haven't heard our first CD, you can now purchase individual tracks for 99 cents from the iTunes Music Store: San Gabriel Seven - Chop Check.
Our next gig is Saturday, May 20th at the Holly Street Bar & Grill (9pm), and then we'll be playing both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, June 3-4, at the Montrose Arts & Crafts festival. |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 24th, 2006|11:29 pm] |
Anyone want to check out a band with me at the Gig in Hollywood tomorrow? Gregory is about my age and the son of one of my mom's friends. I haven't seen him in something like 20 years. I have no idea what to expect, but he'll put us on the guest list and get us in free.
Gregory Hillman's Band
April 25, 2006 at The Gig Hollywood
7302 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
8:00 pm |
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| France! |
[Apr. 3rd, 2006|02:32 pm] |
I'm having a great time in France! Will post many pictures after the trip. Pop quiz: who can identify this location where I'm standing in this picture? Sure looks like something out of a fairy tale, doesn't it - well, except for those vehicles in the foreground.
Oh, and BTW, since I'm out of the country, I will not be playing at the next SGS gig...I won't be at the one on 4/22, either (different excuse) - you're welcome to go, but just know that it won't be me there on piano! |
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| Computer help near San Diego? |
[Mar. 21st, 2006|03:19 pm] |
Anyone who lives near San Diego (specifically, Carlsbad) able to go over to my Mom's apartment and help her with her computer?
She has an iBook. There are two specific things that need to be fixed: set up an HP JetDirect-attached printer, and configure the SMTP settings on her mail client. She may have other questions. I can provide details.
She will pay cash or trade for a massage (she has a massage table in her apartment and is quite good).
Any leads would be appreciated! We could call some random computer help service in the phone book, but I'd prefer a friend or a personal recommendation. |
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