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My quest for a single device to do everything got closer to reality today when I
hacked my access badge into my phone case.
Sadly, HID won't allow any apps to copy their cards and use built-in NFC antennas because security, but this works just as well.
With Verizon being jerks and blocking all wireless payment apps but their own
ISIS wallet, it will probably be some time before I can replace my wallet.
My dream of one day losing my phone and being unable to survive in any way is still alive though, with payment and car keys my only remaining pieces of the puzzle.
Way back in
2004, I went to get measured for a wedding. While I thought I posted my measurements again for another wedding, I can't seem to find
any others. It's probably for the best, as it would only further prove how fat I've become. My latest measurements are:
| Coat |
Size: 48 R |
Over Arm: 52 |
Under Arm: 38 |
| Trousers |
Waist: 38 |
Outseam: 44.5 |
| Shirt |
Neck: 16.5 |
Sleeve: 37 |
| Shoes |
Size 13 D |
The elusive group messaging feature, present on my original WP7 HTC Trophy and all AT&T WP8 phones finally arrived on my Lumia 928 today with the
GDR2 update.
The "peek" feature is
pretty cool, and the pro camera apps I now have access to are also useful, but beyond those not much improvement.
Everything will be glorious in
GDR3 of course, at least until it release at which point
GDR4 becomes the savior of all things Windows Phone.
After the
Need for Speed filming wrapped up, Transformers 4
began building a pretty elaborate set near Grand Circus Park.
I've spent the last several lunch hours taking my hipster bike down to get yelled at by security guards and take the occasional photo of their progress.
I also trademarked the practice of taking the people mover for
video tours, but this proved impossible to enforce
as other fans quickly copied my original and exclusive idea. Hopefully Mark Wahlberg can prevent the film from becoming a bomb, but at least I now know first hand the Chinatown scenes will be pretty epic.
Having made several trips to the zoo already this year, one might wonder what I could possibly do differently this time. The answer is, accomplish my mission of the prarie dog experience.
Despite our frequent trips, Lila consistently runs out of gas before making it to the section of the zoo where the prarie dogs are. That's why this visit I made a beeline for them, ignoring
all the tempting adventures on the way. After
fulfilling my dream, I did not feel the
sense of accomplishment I was hoping for, and Lila was not nearly as excited as I'd hoped. My goal achieved, we continued on the zoo adventure until rain decided to dump out of the sky cutting our visit short.
Little did I know
way back when that Lisa would be carrying my second baby on her birthday today.
From a smoking, drinking party girl to her current form of super mom, It's nice to pause and reflect on all the adventures we've had together.
I'm also reflecting on what I did what that power glove, I forgot I had one and it's awesome!
The
Nokia Lumia 1020 released today, sadly it's exclusive to AT&T for now. While Lisa is due for an upgrade, she refuses to
enter 2011 and clings to her tiny 3.7" Lumia 800 with ferocity. I can only hope what I'm sure will be called the 1028 arrives on Verizon soon. Fortunately the local AT&T store knows I'm a
rabid fanboy and let me
play around with their demo model. I made sure to capture myself in
the
glorious 41 megapixels before handing it back and deciding I could wait.
A few short years ago I would have bought it on the spot, despite not being compatible with my carrier. I fear my fanboy level is
falling, hopefully the Xbox One brings it back up to my usual fervor.
After learning about
free bikes provided by my work, I went full hipster and decided to expand my lunching locations accordingly.
On a return trip, the Free Press was taking photos and
captured my soul in an article.
The next day I was inundated with autograph and photo requests. Finally my moment of fame had come, and it was glorious. Not really though, because nobody reads newspapers anymore.
A freak gust of wind blew half a tree into my yard, and almost into my living room today as you can see at 8:38pm on the
webcam. The resulting rain and storm lasted less than an hour but also left me without power for 24 hours.
I'd spend some time referencing photos and describing what happened but I think
this Vine says all I need to. It also uses my latest obsession so I'll leave it to do my work.
I should also mention
Lila helped clean up since it's not clear on the Vine, but true Vine addicts would have already figured that out. My neighbor also had an
entire tree blow over that he said cost $2,000 to clean up. Suddenly that window investment doesn't feel like such a cash flush.
At
2:07pm today, Magic Windows arrived at my house to replace the window which has had a broken seal since I moved in. The resulting cloudiness between panes
finally angered Lisa into demanding I pay $1,200 for a new window. The Senator of course knew I was going to pay this amount all along, but decided to wait until today before revealing a
free method to simplay remove the moisture and clean the window. This would have pleased Lisa equally for significantly less than I'm currently flushing down the toilet
on a house I plan to abandon.
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My quest for a single device to do everything got closer to reality today when I hacked my access badge into my phone case.
Sadly, HID won't allow any apps to copy their cards and use built-in NFC antennas because security, but this works just as well.
With Verizon being jerks and blocking all wireless payment apps but their own ISIS wallet, it will probably be some time before I can replace my wallet.
My dream of one day losing my phone and being unable to survive in any way is still alive though, with payment and car keys my only remaining pieces of the puzzle.
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