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The Daily Flush: Rainbows, Divided Vietnam, and Apple
Jul 16th
I had so much fun putting together The Daily Flush yesterday I’m making it a daily column here at The Daily Plunge. There’s just so much stuff to write about and so little time. Let’s Flush!
Double Rainbow: I’m a few days behind this internet sensation, but the Double Rainbow video is amazing. At first I thought the guy was on drugs, but after seeing an interview of the guy and seeing where he lives, I’m not so sure. He sure does love rainbows.
Apple iPerfect: Steve Jobs told everyone what we needed to know; they’re not perfect. Perfection aside, according to Jobs, 0.55% of all iPhone 4 users have called Apple Care to complain. For those scoring at home that’s one half of one percent. It should be noted that calling Apple Care is almost useless. Also, if someone is having problems getting a signal how exactly are you supposed to call Apple Care?
Foxes Running the Henhouse: The ass clowns who told us there was nothing wrong with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now celebrating the new “consumer protection bill.” When Nancy Pelosi, Christopher Dodd, and Barney Frank talk about “consumer protection” it’s almost certain that consumers are about to be screwed. These people should be in prison. Instead, they’ll continue to get sweetheart deals the rest of us can only dream about.
The Holy Trinity of Politcal Evil
While these idiots trade high fives some of the problems that led to the crisis aren’t being addressed. The Democrats are either too corrupt or too ideologically tied to the welfare state (take your pick) to deal with the problem.
Sheila Jackson Lee: Finally, we have a fantastic history lesson from Democrat Representative Shelia Jackson Lee. Did you know there’s a North and South Vietnam still living side by side? Nope, neither did I. Before anyone simply says she had Vietnam confused with Korea, she cites the correct number of American casualties from the Vietnam conflict. I only point out the ignorance of this representative because of white privilege.
That’s all for today… I’ll close with the Rainbow Guy song. Classic!
Super Bowl Winner: Google
Feb 8th
Club Soda did a great job summing up the political ramifications of an actual Green Police. Last night’s Audi ad was great because it appealed to both groups. Please read David Roberts’ article today in the Huffington Post. The same site that brought the world Katrina Cannibalism has this take on the Green Police ad:
The ad only makes sense if it’s aimed at people who acknowledge the moral authority of the green police — people who may find those obligations tiresome and constraining on occasion, who only fitfully meet them, who may be annoyed by sticklers and naggers, but who recognize that living more sustainably is in fact the moral thing to do. This basically describes every guy I know.
In other words David Roberts is okay with a police state as long as it suits his political beliefs. This is the great thing about totalitarianism. Someone ultimately gets to be in control. Everything is cool until someone has a gun in your face telling you to stop emitting C02.
Anyway, the point of my post today is to discuss what I thought was the best advertisement last night during the Super Bowl.
Google’s Parisian Love ad is simple. Google’s service is simple. The ad told a story and the sole focus was the brand. From a marketing perspective it was perfect. Evidently Microsoft’s search decision engine Bing is slowly gaining traction. Google has never advertised like this before. Plus, the fact there was a Google ad and nothing for Apple must make someone unhappy.
iPod juice
Aug 21st
Three years ago I purchased a 30 GB iPod to use at work. I love it. It’s been a great purchase. Unfortunately, one of the problems with iPods is that the battery starts to lose its charge after about two years. Apple offers a battery replacement program, but it’s really just an iPod swap and it costs around $80. Plus, you have to wait for a couple of weeks.
Before my annual trip to Priest Lake I decided to replace the battery myself using iPod Juice. iPod Juice is a Texas-based company that supplies iPod batteries. They have a couple of different options: replace the battery yourself or send it in. Their prices are a lot more reasonable. I purchased a new battery and it came with a kit with detailed instructions on how to replace the battery.
It took me about 15 minutes to complete the switch and the iPod is working like a champ. The best part is it only cost $30 and it’s a better battery than the Apple counterpart. However, I’m not sure everyone will be able to replace the battery themselves. It might be daunting for people who are not used to taking things apart. I’d still recommend using iPod Juice’s battery replacement program. It’s much more cost-effective than going through Apple.
iTunes Error (0xFFFE7958)
Jan 28th
My problems with iTunes continue. It has now been two weeks since I tried to purchase “the injury” episode. Every three days I receive a new form letter email from iTunes support informing me that my problem has “escalated.” At this rate I’ll be hearing from Steve Jobs this time next month.
I have frequented the forums in the meantime looking for an answer. The only thing I’ve found is confirmation that other people are having the same problem and the same terrible service from Apple. If Apple wants iTunes to stick around they need to drastically improve the support drastically or the word is going to get out.
