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Update Your Verizon Phone

These instructions are for Verizon customers only: It is important to perform a PRL (preferred roaming list) update on your cellular phones (including blackberry and other mobile devices) at least every three months. Please follow the instructions listed below: To use PRL Update, do the following: Power on your phone. Dial *228 and then press […]

Staining the House

I would really like to get the house stained, even partially, before winter. The main reason is to try to deter the woodpecker that has taking a liking for my house lately. Was thinking about taking off work this afternoon to get a start on it, but now it looks like they updated the weekend […]

Modern Day Fleecing

A few times a year you are able to buy an entire computer for like $99. Usually it is around the big holiday sales and the supplies are limited but you can buy a whole computer for $199 fairly often now in the sale papers. Unbelievable that my first computer cost over $1400 and it […]

iPod Video

So I finally got myself one of those iPod videos. I got the 60 GB model and couldn’t be more happy. I ended up finding a used one from someone that wanted to upgrade to the new 80 GB models. I never thought I would use that much space but now I’m not so sure […]

Target takes advantage of their “sheep” shoppers

As some of you may know, Bismarck is getting a Super Target or Grand Target or some kinda Target to replace our not-so-grand Target. In hopes of clearing the shelves so they do not have to move as much they are using tactics such as “temporary price cut” stickers and sign that amount to minuscule […]

Thoughts on the Iraqi War

This was passed onto me today and I love the response! One of my sons serves in the military. He is still stateside, here in California. He called me yesterday to let me know how warm and welcoming people were to him, and his troops, everywhere he goes, telling me how people shake their hands, […]

Getting Ready for Winter

Not much going on here thats newsworthy. Just getting ready for winter by winterizing all the toys (camper, jet skis, pool, sprinklers…) I got a new camera last weekend (Canon SD450) which I really like. Check my flickr account for some new photos. Technorati : camera, camping, canon, sd450, winter

Apple Movie Store

Apple will announce the release of its movie store today. If the quoted prices (~$15/movie) are correct I think they are in for a surprise in the lack of sales. Why would I pay $15 for a movie that I can buy at Walmart for the same and have on DVD with all the trailers, […]

Another one bites the dust

Word on the street is that Jason and Kristy are now engaged. Congrats to both of you! Sorry Jason I couldn’t find a photo of you two together but I thought this picture of Kristy and Russ at Sarah and Brenden’s Wedding was amusing and would do the job! Technorati : engagement, life, wedding

College president tells it like it is

Finally someone who shares my point of view about money pits college.