Wow... if you have any interest in Ann Taylor, you should absolutely check this out:
I visited AnnTaylor.com tonight to purchase a dress that I've been looking at. I decided to give it a try, as they have shipping on any order for $6! The dress I chose was already on sale for 40% off because they're having a big sale. Just before I checked out, I looked around for online coupons and I found one that's wonderful... It's $50 off any order of $100 or more-- even sale items.
The only catch-- you must be logged into your Ann Taylor online account (not a credit card, just getting a user name to their web site).
What a great deal! Here's the coupon code if you want to try it out too: 91900015.
Just thought I'd share this wonderful find.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
From Arts Memphis - Whole Foods Day
For one day only, you can shop at your favorite store and support the arts at the same time. Whole Foods will celebrate its grand re-opening on Tuesday, October 28 and they have chosen to donate 5% of the day’s profits to ArtsMemphis in support of the local arts community!
Go Organic for the Arts!
Tuesday, October 28
8 am to 10 pm
Whole Foods at 5022 Poplar Avenue (near Malco’s Paradiso movie theater)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
It's Been a While
Wow... it's been a while since I've posted. It always amazes me when I look up and a month has gone by without a post.
One thing I'd like to know how to do is feed Twitter into my blog. Although Twitter only contains one sentence updates, they're frequent and timely.
Anyway, it's time for work, so hopefully I'll have more time later to post an actual update.
Happy Thursday!
One thing I'd like to know how to do is feed Twitter into my blog. Although Twitter only contains one sentence updates, they're frequent and timely.
Anyway, it's time for work, so hopefully I'll have more time later to post an actual update.
Happy Thursday!
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Check This Out! Kidney Donation Story on The Early Show
My friend Anthony DeGuilio who gave his kidney to a stranger recently (see previous post) was featured on The Early Show yesterday!
Check out Anthony on The Early Show here: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/06/earlyshow/main4324353.shtml
Anthony will be making an appearance on CNN tomorrow between 5 and 6 PM EST during Headline News.
Congrats Anthony! :~)
Check out Anthony on The Early Show here: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/06/earlyshow/main4324353.shtml
Anthony will be making an appearance on CNN tomorrow between 5 and 6 PM EST during Headline News.
Congrats Anthony! :~)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Scrabulous Game Removed from Facebook
Here's an interesting article from the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/29/AR2008072901393_pf.html
A preview of the article...
A preview of the article...
It's game over for Scrabulous; the popular Scrabble knockoff game on Facebook is no longer available as of this morning.
Facebook users who logged on to play the word puzzle game this morning instead got a message that it has been "disabled for U.S. and Canadian users until further notice."
The game was one of the most popular applications on the social networking site, but Hasbro filed a lawsuit last week accusing Scrabulous makers of having infringed on copyrights with the Facebook game.
Hasbro and Mattel, which share global ownership of the Scrabble trademark, had asked Facebook to remove the game in January. Hasbro has partnered with game publisher Electronic Arts to develop a new version of the game for Facebook.
According to the Scrabulous page on Facebook, the game developed by a pair of brothers in India had 509,505 daily active users. The application was launched last summer.
Washington PR consultant John Edgell said he logged onto Facebook at 7:30 a.m. to continue a match he was playing with a Facebook acquaintance, only to find that the application was down.
"I was getting creamed, so it's probably a good thing in that respect," he joked. "The country is probably 10 percent more productive today."
One of those users was Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who has said that he is a fan of the game and plays it with his grandparents.
Electronic Arts launched its Scrabble game, for Facebook and cell phones, earlier this month.
In a statement released today, Hasbro steered frustrated Scrabulous fans to the new application.
"In deference to the fans, we waited in pursuing legal action until Electronic Arts had a legitimate alternative available. We invite Scrabble fans in the U.S. and Canada to log onto Facebook and try out the authentic Scrabble application."
But the new Scrabble application was generating mostly hate mail today. Users complained on the application's Facebook page that the game was slow and buggy.
"Scrabulous was great PR for you and you had to ruin it for EVERYONE," wrote one Facebook user. "As the mother of 2, i will be boycotting all hasbro products until you do the right thing."
Friday, July 25, 2008
Job Posting: Business Manager
Below is my second job posting. If you are interested in this position, drop me an e-mail at: JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net.
Business ManagerIf you are interested in this position, drop me an e-mail at: JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net.
Description
This job posting is for a Business Manager position at an Internet based publishing company.
General Summary
Do you know a driven Business Manager who'd like to lead a Email Marketing team of A-level professionals and work from ANYWHERE in the world?
Here's a description - please pass it along!
Email Business Manager
You will lead a TOP-NOTCH team of fun and smart professionals...
AND work from home ANYWHERE in the world
You possess the following skills:
Driver" Personality -- You must be willing to get your hands dirty, take accountability for this exciting area of our business, proactively communicate with the rest of us, be a self-starter and be able to work with the team
Process-Oriented -- You have experience quickly jumping into teams, getting to know your teammates and providing active assistance to optimize process work-flow. You'll learn our current email delivery processes, optimize this process, monitor quality assurance, balance other business needs and enable us to scale
"Bottom Line" emphasis-- You have an analytical understanding of return on investment (ROI) analysis and are comfortable allocating resources
Management & Leadership -- You have a proven track record of getting at least a few people to GET THINGS DONE!
If you know these, it's a plus!
Email marketing campaigns
Analyzing diverse data sets such as SQL and Excel
Effectively communicate the "health" of a business area to key business stakeholders
Managing ISP partner relations to insure quick, cost-effective and scalable resolution of problems
ESP companies: Dartmail, Responsys, Cheetahmail, etc.
ISP companies: MSN-Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, etc.
Job Posting: Sales Associate
Here's my first official job posting. If you are interested in this position, drop me an e-mail at: JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net.
If you are interested in this position, drop me an e-mail at: JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net.
Sales Associate
Description
This posting is for a Sales Associate Position at an Internet marketing agency.
General Summary
The Sales Associate will be responsible for generating qualified sales leads. The ideal candidate will be energetic and demonstrate professional phone skills. Your goal will be to perform phone-based qualification by identifying the prospect business drivers and pain and then map those to the contracted software companies based solution. You will articulate a value proposition in a manner that will generate interest. You will rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position reports to the managing partner.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Sales Associate will serve as an integral part of the sales & marketing team. Responsibilities will include inbound and outbound lead generation, qualifying potential customers, increasing awareness of the company’s products and services through any means possible, maintaining information in a CRM (Customer Relations Management) database and handling incoming inquires.
The Sales Associate will also be expected to attend networking events such as Chamber of Commerce and the Sales & Marketing Society gatherings in an effort to gain contacts and raise awareness about the organization. Associate should be constantly looking for new opportunities or relationships that will help further the company’s objectives and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s sales efforts as a whole.
Additional duties such as organizing presentations for the executive staff to present the company’s services in venues such as seminars or “lunch & learn” events will be required as needed. Other marketing duties, such as finding and posting articles relevant to the company on the website and helping to write or improve marketing collateral and materials, will also be part of the overall job requirement. The Sales Associate will also be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management.
If you are interested in this position, drop me an e-mail at: JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net.
Kindness of Strangers
Back in January, I wrote about my friend Anthony DeGiulio who was planning on giving one of his kidney's to someone he doesn't know. Well, Anthony finally donated his kidney yesterday and has continued to document his progress on his blog, http://giveakidney.blogspot.com.
It still amazes me that Anthony went to so much trouble to give his kidney to a complete stranger. Apparently, it's pretty hard to do that... there's a lot involved if you're not giving your kidney to a family member or friend who you already know.
I haven't gotten to speak with Anthony yet, but I think he is doing well. I see that he has already posted a blog since his surgery, and today he felt well enough to IM me.
An article will be running in today's Wall Street Journal about him in the Taste column. Here's a preview:
It still amazes me that Anthony went to so much trouble to give his kidney to a complete stranger. Apparently, it's pretty hard to do that... there's a lot involved if you're not giving your kidney to a family member or friend who you already know.
I haven't gotten to speak with Anthony yet, but I think he is doing well. I see that he has already posted a blog since his surgery, and today he felt well enough to IM me.
An article will be running in today's Wall Street Journal about him in the Taste column. Here's a preview:
For the rest of the article, check it out in your Wall Street Journal, or click here.Lots of well-intentioned individuals want to give something of themselves, but few take the project as far as my friend Anthony DeGiulio, a 36-year-old securities trader who yesterday donated a kidney. The really unusual thing is that he gave it to a perfect stranger.
Anthony's been a nice guy for as long as I've known him. We met in the spring of 2006 when he advertised some free mulch on Craigslist. I drove over, and before I knew it he was filling his own trailer, using his own front-end loader and then driving the whole mess over to my place with his own truck. Subsequently, after clearing some land, he gave away thousands of dollars of firewood to all comers. He's also a big supporter of a couple of charitable organizations.
But when he first told me about the kidney, I wondered about his sanity. Anthony has had this response from lots of people, including relatives; after all, only 533 others in this country have ever given a kidney away without a recipient in mind, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network created by Congress in 1984. In other words, Anthony didn't just choose a stranger; he gave a kidney to someone whose identity he didn't even know (although they were scheduled to meet sometime after the surgery).
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Job Postings
Alright, a quick note: Fairly often, friends send me emails asking one of two questions:
To connect the dots between these two questions, I'm going to start posting job openings that I've been asked to provide recommendations for. Since my blog is fed into Facebook, most of my friends will have the opportunity to see the postings.
I will not put in any identifying information about the company or how to contact them. If you are interested to apply for a particular posting, please e-mail me at JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net and I will forward your information along if 1. I know you, and 2. you're a good fit.
It's a little odd, but I think it just might work. I've added a link to the right hand side of my blog named "Job Listings." To see all the listings together, click that link.
Happy Hunting!!
- Do you know where I can find a job?
- Do you know where I can find an employee?
To connect the dots between these two questions, I'm going to start posting job openings that I've been asked to provide recommendations for. Since my blog is fed into Facebook, most of my friends will have the opportunity to see the postings.
I will not put in any identifying information about the company or how to contact them. If you are interested to apply for a particular posting, please e-mail me at JobPostings (at) AngieDawn (dot) net and I will forward your information along if 1. I know you, and 2. you're a good fit.
It's a little odd, but I think it just might work. I've added a link to the right hand side of my blog named "Job Listings." To see all the listings together, click that link.
Happy Hunting!!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Muvico to Close in Peabody Place
Quick Note:
I've heard the news before, but today I've read it in two different places.
Supposedly, the Muvico located in Peabody Place is scheduled to close after this weekend.
The rumor is that Belz is going to reposition the Peabody Place Mall, and possibly to create lodging inside of it.
So, if you're like me and have a movie that you've been dying to see, you need to head over quick before it's gone!
I've heard the news before, but today I've read it in two different places.
Supposedly, the Muvico located in Peabody Place is scheduled to close after this weekend.
The rumor is that Belz is going to reposition the Peabody Place Mall, and possibly to create lodging inside of it.
So, if you're like me and have a movie that you've been dying to see, you need to head over quick before it's gone!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A. by Katie Martin
Wow, it's amazing how talented my friends are! :~) I'm feeling very fortunate these days.
Another friend has completed another book. My long-time friend Katie Martin has written a book called The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A.
To give you a little background on this, I grew up with Katie in Oklahoma. We became friends in middle school and have kept in touch over the years. Just by chance, we both happened to be living in L.A. at the same time a few years ago; both struggling.
Living in L.A. can be like living on another planet at times, and Katie's book does a great job at preparing you if you're thinking of taking the plunge. I had the good fortunate of reading The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A. before it was published... that's what makes me so sure you're like it. :~)
One example I always think about when thinking of the differences between L.A. and other cities is finding an apartment. Finding an apartment in L.A. can at times be about as hard as finding a job in other cities. When I moved there, I wanted to live in either Santa Monica or Malibu.
The process turned into a job interview. I was asked to send my resume, credit history, photos of me with my little brothers. I had to fly down to meet the renter to see if they liked me and would choose me. The fact that I could pay the rent had very little impact to whether I would get an apartment. Luckily, after scouring the city, I found a great place where I lived for two years. But never the less, Katie's book would have prepared me. It was definitely a lesson I learned the hard way!
To get a copy of Katie's new book, check out the Tate Publishing website and search for The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A. by Katie Martin.
Another friend has completed another book. My long-time friend Katie Martin has written a book called The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A.
To give you a little background on this, I grew up with Katie in Oklahoma. We became friends in middle school and have kept in touch over the years. Just by chance, we both happened to be living in L.A. at the same time a few years ago; both struggling.
Living in L.A. can be like living on another planet at times, and Katie's book does a great job at preparing you if you're thinking of taking the plunge. I had the good fortunate of reading The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A. before it was published... that's what makes me so sure you're like it. :~)
One example I always think about when thinking of the differences between L.A. and other cities is finding an apartment. Finding an apartment in L.A. can at times be about as hard as finding a job in other cities. When I moved there, I wanted to live in either Santa Monica or Malibu.
The process turned into a job interview. I was asked to send my resume, credit history, photos of me with my little brothers. I had to fly down to meet the renter to see if they liked me and would choose me. The fact that I could pay the rent had very little impact to whether I would get an apartment. Luckily, after scouring the city, I found a great place where I lived for two years. But never the less, Katie's book would have prepared me. It was definitely a lesson I learned the hard way!
To get a copy of Katie's new book, check out the Tate Publishing website and search for The Midwesterner's Guide to Living in L.A. by Katie Martin.
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Promise of New York, The Raul Productions
A good friend of mine from college, Raul, recently called from NYC to announce that after years of hard work, his feature length film, The Promise of New York, is complete! I have known Raul since 1997, when we were both studying at Rensselaer in upstate NY. We have stayed good friends over the years, and I'm so excited about his film!
The Promise of New York is about a 3 guys who compete against one another and rival incumbent Michael Bloomberg for the position of New York City mayor. As ordinary (and less wealthy) citizens, the movie looks into the meaning of democracy.
This is the perfect time for such a film!
The film can be viewed in June at the Hoboken International Film Festival and at the New Jersey International Film Festival.
Raul has also submitted his film to the Indie Memphis Film Festival that occurs every October in Memphis. I would love to see his film be shown at the Indie Memphis Film Festival. On top of seeing the film, it would be great to see Raul and to meet the rest of the folks he's been working with on it.
Please check out The Promise of New York web site here.
Feel free to link to this post about Raul's new movie, or pass along any information to Indie Memphis. :~)
Thanks for your help!
Angie
The Promise of New York is about a 3 guys who compete against one another and rival incumbent Michael Bloomberg for the position of New York City mayor. As ordinary (and less wealthy) citizens, the movie looks into the meaning of democracy.
This is the perfect time for such a film!
The film can be viewed in June at the Hoboken International Film Festival and at the New Jersey International Film Festival.
Raul has also submitted his film to the Indie Memphis Film Festival that occurs every October in Memphis. I would love to see his film be shown at the Indie Memphis Film Festival. On top of seeing the film, it would be great to see Raul and to meet the rest of the folks he's been working with on it.
Please check out The Promise of New York web site here.
Feel free to link to this post about Raul's new movie, or pass along any information to Indie Memphis. :~)
Thanks for your help!
Angie
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Anybody Want to Go to a Cub's Game Saturday?
Do you ever exchange emails with groups of friends? This is an actual group e-mail I received this week:
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To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:28 PMMemphis Toronto
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From: Dave
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Come on!
Dave
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From: Julie
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:35 AM
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From: Vickery
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM
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To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:28 PM
I think you may be trying to email someone else... I'm Angela Copeland in
Thanks,
Angie
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From: Neil
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Anybody Want to Go to a Cub's Game Saturday?
Do you ever exchange emails with groups of friends? This is an actual group e-mail I received this week:
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To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:28 PM
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From: Dave
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Come on!
Dave
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From: Julie
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:35 AM
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From: Vickery
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM
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To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:28 PM
I think you may be trying to email someone else... I'm Angela Copeland in
Thanks,
Angie
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From: Neil
To: Sasha, me, Todd, phil, dharshan, jason, jenny, Julie, neil, ryanleib
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Monday, June 02, 2008
Memorial Day Trip to Florida
It's been a while since I've posted much. I guess it's time to start up again...
Last weekend for Memorial Day, a little group of us drove down to Destin, Florida. We rented a little condo that sits right on the beach and basically just either went to the beach or cooked at home.
One day, we went shopping for an hour or so. Another day, we checked out a local restaurant / dance club.
There were four of us; three guys and me. Don't ask how that happened, but it worked out very well. I ended up cooking for most of the weekend which I really enjoyed. One morning though, I stayed in bed for a few additional hours and got up around 10 AM. Right away, I realized something had been burning, and the dishwasher was overflowing with bubbles. Breakfast had been burned and liquid dish soap had found its way into the dishwasher. Too funny.
We had such a great time that we're going to try to go back soon if possible.
Last weekend for Memorial Day, a little group of us drove down to Destin, Florida. We rented a little condo that sits right on the beach and basically just either went to the beach or cooked at home.
One day, we went shopping for an hour or so. Another day, we checked out a local restaurant / dance club.
There were four of us; three guys and me. Don't ask how that happened, but it worked out very well. I ended up cooking for most of the weekend which I really enjoyed. One morning though, I stayed in bed for a few additional hours and got up around 10 AM. Right away, I realized something had been burning, and the dishwasher was overflowing with bubbles. Breakfast had been burned and liquid dish soap had found its way into the dishwasher. Too funny.
We had such a great time that we're going to try to go back soon if possible.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Launch Memphis: Beta Testers Needed
Help needed! I've been working on a new business idea this weekend, and we need help.
A group of entrepreneurial Memphians has gathered this weekend to launch a business.... 100 of us from programmers to designers to biz dev types. Amazingly, after vetting 30 ideas last night
we have honed in on the ultimate frisbee community for an initial offering. We have a bunch of ideas to enhance the ability to get games, rank players, etc. Can any of you - or others to whom you might forward this - point us to players who i) be interested in this concept and ii) test the application as we get it done? Our basic idea is to create a means for Ultimate players to find each other, get games together, and rank each other after a game - currently operating under the banner SpynR.... Pronounced "spinner." Those interested in beta testing should email UltimateFrisbeeRocks@gmail.com with your contact info (name, email, and optionally a phone number) to be included in the beta.
Thanks for your help!!
:~) Angie
A group of entrepreneurial Memphians has gathered this weekend to launch a business.... 100 of us from programmers to designers to biz dev types. Amazingly, after vetting 30 ideas last night
we have honed in on the ultimate frisbee community for an initial offering. We have a bunch of ideas to enhance the ability to get games, rank players, etc. Can any of you - or others to whom you might forward this - point us to players who i) be interested in this concept and ii) test the application as we get it done? Our basic idea is to create a means for Ultimate players to find each other, get games together, and rank each other after a game - currently operating under the banner SpynR.... Pronounced "spinner." Those interested in beta testing should email UltimateFrisbeeRocks@gmail.com with your contact info (name, email, and optionally a phone number) to be included in the beta.
Thanks for your help!!
:~) Angie
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Angie's Brothers Graduate
My little brothers are graduating from high school. It's amazing how time flies by! Fortunately, I've been old enough to remember every step of the way....
They used to be tiny enough to carry one on each hip, and now they're big enough to carry me!
They have finished up their high school career famously. They end it all as Eagle Scouts, Valedictorians, and as top players in Oklahoma Tennis.
But, they've also had a little fun along the way. Recently, they taught me a new concept that I wish I could go back in time to try out. They say they "post-it-ed" a car. They get approximately 20 packs of 100 sheet post it notes and completely cover a car, top to bottom. It doesn't do any damage to the car, but it does give the owner a huge suprise.
Anyway, I've been traveling around non-stop lately and today is no exception. I'm back in Oklahoma again for their graduation. Last night was the pre-graduation church service and tonight is graduation.
For a few photos, click here.
I'll be back on Wednesday afternoon and will remain in town until Friday afternoon. I may have to hibernate until then to get everything out of it that I can.
They used to be tiny enough to carry one on each hip, and now they're big enough to carry me!
They have finished up their high school career famously. They end it all as Eagle Scouts, Valedictorians, and as top players in Oklahoma Tennis.
But, they've also had a little fun along the way. Recently, they taught me a new concept that I wish I could go back in time to try out. They say they "post-it-ed" a car. They get approximately 20 packs of 100 sheet post it notes and completely cover a car, top to bottom. It doesn't do any damage to the car, but it does give the owner a huge suprise.
Anyway, I've been traveling around non-stop lately and today is no exception. I'm back in Oklahoma again for their graduation. Last night was the pre-graduation church service and tonight is graduation.
For a few photos, click here.
I'll be back on Wednesday afternoon and will remain in town until Friday afternoon. I may have to hibernate until then to get everything out of it that I can.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Memphis BBQ Fest
My very first real Memphis in May Barbecue Festival experience has been GREAT!
I went down with the Dirty Dozen on Thursday and Friday nights and had lots of fun each time.
Here's a photo of me and Edison on Friday.
I went down with the Dirty Dozen on Thursday and Friday nights and had lots of fun each time.
Here's a photo of me and Edison on Friday.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Memphis, You Had Me at To-Go-Cup!
This weekend, among other things, a new funny saying was born. It's so perfect in fact that it needed a t-shirt. Thanks Dustin!
Check out the t-shirt below. It's available in my Cafe Press store, and I just ordered mine. :~)
Check out the t-shirt below. It's available in my Cafe Press store, and I just ordered mine. :~)
Monday, May 05, 2008
The After Party
Alright, well The After Party went off without a hitch. It was what one might call FABULOUS.
As a matter of fact, I'll tell you a little secret... The South Main Dirty Dozen may just start to make a habit of this whole party thing over the summer... so watch for more... :~)
To fill you in on the details... we rented out the back of Earnestine & Hazel's downtown on Saturday night. Super 5 played and did a great job! Thanks guys! Last but not least, we also had a great open bar. Not bad at all.
Here are a few photos below. Also, feel free to check out other collections of photos:
Edison's: gallery.mac.com/edisonv
Victoria's: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2051708&l=0894b&id=8506572
Brian's: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18428&l=14f50&id=855209169
Brian's: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18428&l=14f50&id=855209169
Robbie's: TBD... check back. :~)
Monday, April 28, 2008
Don't Forget: Ben & Jerry's Cone Day
Don't forget: Tomorrow is Ben & Jerry's annual Cone Day!! Stop by your local B&J for a free cone anytime tomorrow!
:~)
:~)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Congrats to Chris & Nick!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Memphis in May Beale Street Music Fest Schedule
Memphis in May Beale Street Music Fest schedule below:
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Vacation to Memphis
I just got back home-- after going on a mini-vacation this weekend. You'll never guess where I went-- Memphis!
The rules were simple: no driving, no going home, and all tourist attractions.
Last night, I had an early dinner at Grill 83. I had a tasty goat cheese salad, and a wonderful duck entree. I've always liked Grill 83. They're never too full... the food is great... and the people are laid back.
After dinner, we headed to Ballet Memphis to see their production of Under the Sea. Under the Sea is the story of the Little Mermaid. I'm a big supporter of Ballet Memphis-- they have great choreography, wonderful music, and creative costumes. I'm never disappointed when I go and this weekend was no different. Thanks also to Arts Memphis for the wonderful tickets!
After Ballet Memphis, we headed to Val's going away party. Val is moving back to Boston and we'll miss her. Best of luck!
Last, we stayed at the Madison Hotel. I was incredibly impressed that such a great hotel is right near my house. The room was very nice and they have a cool pool and workout room- not to mention the wonderful view of the river. I felt very welcome and that the experience was top notch.
My only complaint is this: this morning was alarm HELL. First, the alarm clock started playing music (progressively louder) at 6 AM. Then, at 8:00 and 8:10 AM, we received two unscheduled wake up calls. Then, around 8:30 AM, the alarm started making some kind of duck noise. UNBELIEVABLE!
So much for sleeping in.
Needless to say, we were over an hour early to brunch at the Peabody. Brunch at the Peabody is always tasty. I had 3 courses-- breakfast, seafood, and a dessert. And of course, I had champagne- the best part about brunch!
We spend today cruising up and down the Mississippi on one of the Riverboats. We had a nice time, and got a few good laughs in. Be prepared: The tour guide knows the history of Memphis AND he's opinionated. :~) It was one of the most random and humorous tours ever.
Now, I'm back and home and enjoying a beautiful sunset over the Mississippi. Speaking of which, I've gotta run or I'll miss it!
Talk to you soon.
The rules were simple: no driving, no going home, and all tourist attractions.
Last night, I had an early dinner at Grill 83. I had a tasty goat cheese salad, and a wonderful duck entree. I've always liked Grill 83. They're never too full... the food is great... and the people are laid back.After dinner, we headed to Ballet Memphis to see their production of Under the Sea. Under the Sea is the story of the Little Mermaid. I'm a big supporter of Ballet Memphis-- they have great choreography, wonderful music, and creative costumes. I'm never disappointed when I go and this weekend was no different. Thanks also to Arts Memphis for the wonderful tickets!After Ballet Memphis, we headed to Val's going away party. Val is moving back to Boston and we'll miss her. Best of luck!
Last, we stayed at the Madison Hotel. I was incredibly impressed that such a great hotel is right near my house. The room was very nice and they have a cool pool and workout room- not to mention the wonderful view of the river. I felt very welcome and that the experience was top notch.My only complaint is this: this morning was alarm HELL. First, the alarm clock started playing music (progressively louder) at 6 AM. Then, at 8:00 and 8:10 AM, we received two unscheduled wake up calls. Then, around 8:30 AM, the alarm started making some kind of duck noise. UNBELIEVABLE!
So much for sleeping in.
Needless to say, we were over an hour early to brunch at the Peabody. Brunch at the Peabody is always tasty. I had 3 courses-- breakfast, seafood, and a dessert. And of course, I had champagne- the best part about brunch!
We spend today cruising up and down the Mississippi on one of the Riverboats. We had a nice time, and got a few good laughs in. Be prepared: The tour guide knows the history of Memphis AND he's opinionated. :~) It was one of the most random and humorous tours ever.
Now, I'm back and home and enjoying a beautiful sunset over the Mississippi. Speaking of which, I've gotta run or I'll miss it!
Talk to you soon.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Weird Things Go Bump in the Night
This is going to sound strange, but here it is: I woke up this morning at around 4:20 AM (5:20 AM EST) to shaking. My entire apartment was shaking, just a little. I was very calm and lie thinking about the after effects of earthquakes that I used to feel when I lived in LA.
When I woke up, I wrote down the time and date of the shaking, so that I could compare notes in the morning with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (located in Memphis!).
This morning, I checked online and learned that just before I woke up to the light shaking, there was in fact an earthquake a few hundred miles away in Illinios. So far, people have reporting feeling its after effects as far down as St. Louis, MO so, I documented Memphis too.
Let me add that for some reason, I'm pretty sensitive to this sort of shaking. When I lived in LA, I'd wake up to a tiniest earthquake, and my next door neighbor would sleep right through it. We'd have a disagreement about whether or not it had even happened, and I'd have to pull up the earthquake site to prove my point. :~)
Here's the map of the tremor that I felt last night.
As you can see, it happened early this morning and the magnitude was at a 5.2 -- pretty strong.
Update: The Wall Street Journal has an article today detailing the quake. They say it was actually a 5.4. Check out the article here (or read it below).
Update 2: One of my neighbors also woke up to the earthquake this morning. SO glad it wasn't just me! :~)
When I woke up, I wrote down the time and date of the shaking, so that I could compare notes in the morning with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (located in Memphis!).
This morning, I checked online and learned that just before I woke up to the light shaking, there was in fact an earthquake a few hundred miles away in Illinios. So far, people have reporting feeling its after effects as far down as St. Louis, MO so, I documented Memphis too.
Let me add that for some reason, I'm pretty sensitive to this sort of shaking. When I lived in LA, I'd wake up to a tiniest earthquake, and my next door neighbor would sleep right through it. We'd have a disagreement about whether or not it had even happened, and I'd have to pull up the earthquake site to prove my point. :~)
Here's the map of the tremor that I felt last night.
As you can see, it happened early this morning and the magnitude was at a 5.2 -- pretty strong.
Update: The Wall Street Journal has an article today detailing the quake. They say it was actually a 5.4. Check out the article here (or read it below).
Update 2: One of my neighbors also woke up to the earthquake this morning. SO glad it wasn't just me! :~)
WEST SALEM, Illinois -- An earthquake struck the U.S. state of Illinois early Friday, and it appeared to rival the strongest temblor ever recorded in the country's Midwest region.The quake jolted residents in several nearby states as well, but no injuries or significant property damage were immediately reported.
The quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, hit just before 4:37 a.m. local time (1037 GMT) and was centered six miles from West Salem, Illinois.
"It shook our house where it woke me up," said David Behm of Philo, Illinois. "Windows were rattling, and you could hear it. The house was shaking inches. For people in central Illinois, this is a big deal. It's not like California."
The jolts were felt in a region that included parts of the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Its Web site said earthquakes seldom occur in the area, and that the largest recorded earthquake in the region -- also a magnitude 5.4 -- caused damage in southern Illinois in 1968.
Friday's quake shook buildings in central Chicago and the cities of Indianapolis, Indiana; Cincinnati, Ohio; and St. Louis, Missouri.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Blake Loses at Ping Pong
Check out my neighbor Blake losing at ping pong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cm2Ja9oqbM
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
It's Official: NWA and Delta Merger
All I can say is, I hope Delta decides to keep the Memphis hub...
Here's an e-mail I received this morning about the merger:
As a valued Northwest Airlines customer and WorldPerks® member, I wanted you to be among the first to hear that we have announced a merger with Delta Air Lines. Subject to regulatory review, our two airlines are joining forces to create America’s premier global airline which, upon closing of the merger, will be called Delta Air Lines.
By combining Northwest and Delta, we are building a stronger, more resilient airline that will be a leader in providing customer service and value. Our combined airline will offer unprecedented access to the world, enabling you to fly to more destinations, have more flight choices and more ways than ever to earn and redeem your WorldPerks miles.
You can be assured that your WorldPerks miles and Elite program status will be unaffected by this merger. In addition, you can continue to earn miles through use of partners like WorldPerks Visa®. And once the new Delta Air Lines emerges you can look forward to being a part of the world’s largest frequent flyer program with expanded benefits.
The combined Delta Air Lines will serve more U.S. communities and connect to more worldwide destinations than any global airline. Our hubs – both Delta’s and Northwest’s – will be retained and enhanced. We will be the only U.S. airline to offer direct service from the United States to all of the world’s major business centers in Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa and around North America.
Both airlines bring tremendous strengths to this new partnership. Our complementary service networks form an end-to-end system that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. This is a merger by addition, not subtraction, which means all of our hubs – both Northwest’s and Delta’s – will be retained. In addition, building on both airlines’ proud, decades-long history of serving small communities, we plan to enhance global connections to small towns and cities across the U.S.
All of these positive benefits of our combination mean that we can:
- Offer a true global network where our customers will be able to fly to more destinations, have more schedule options and more opportunities to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles in what will become the world’s best and most comprehensive frequent flyer program.
- Continue to serve our current roster of destinations and to maintain our hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Salt Lake City, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
- Improve our customers’ travel experience, through new products and services including enhanced self-service tools, better bag-tracking technology, more onboard services, including more meal options, new seats and refurbished cabins.
As we work through this process, we will keep you informed at every step along the way. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you on your next Northwest flight.
Sincerely,
Bob Soukup
Managing Director, WorldPerks
Big Recap - The Last Week in Review
The last week was another busy one. I flew around, trying to remember what timezone I was in and what the weather would be like from day to day.
My schedule:
Tuesday afternoon - Flew from Memphis to NYC
Wednesday - Spent the day in NYC for work
Thursday - Spent the day in NYC for work; met up with RPI friends Andy Andyland, Raul, and Adam Garrison for dinner
Friday - Flew from NYC to Memphis in the afternoon; went to the gym; went home to work and shower; went back to the airport; flew to Denver
Saturday - Snowboarding in Denver in the morning; visited Memphis Rob in the evening
Sunday - Flew back to Memphis
Monday - Survived Monday
That brings me to today-- It's Tuesday again (tax day in fact); the day I go horseback riding, and generally the day the weather is bad. Like clockwork, there was a freeze warning last night. Weather.com is reporting a high today of 63 degrees. Let's hope they're right.
On the topic of horseback riding-- A few weeks ago, I was checking the mail in my building after horseback riding. I was wearing riding gear and a neighbor stopped to say, "wow- cool outfit!" My response was along the lines of, "Thanks... I'm wearing this because I was riding horses."
But in NY last week, women everywhere were wearing riding boots as a fashion statement! It seemed that at least 1 in 4 women I saw were wearing them-- along with the tight looking riding pants. One woman was even wearing a spur to work. This is a style I haven't seen in LA... or in the middle of the country, so it was quite a suprise. I guess I'll be in style tonight during my horseback riding!
Memphis Apartment for Rent
A friend of mine here in Memphis is trying to rent out her South Main apartment. Check out the listing below and email her at hous-641183873@craigslist.org if you are interested.
OLD MEETS NEW!!! All the modern amenities in this historic warehouse conversion. 36 luxury condominiums, exposed brick, 14 ft. timber ceilings, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, washer & dryer in unit, gated parking, and controlled access. Steps away from riverwalk, trolley and entertainment venues.
This 4th floor 1 bed/1 bath condo directly overlooks the Mississippi River and has a rooftop deck with incredible river and city views. Non-smokers preferred. Looking to rent for May 1, 2008 and ready to show asap so please call now! (901) 569-4234
This 4th floor 1 bed/1 bath condo directly overlooks the Mississippi River and has a rooftop deck with incredible river and city views. Non-smokers preferred. Looking to rent for May 1, 2008 and ready to show asap so please call now! (901) 569-4234
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Sad News
After a great game by Memphis, I'm sorry to report (as you already know) that they lost the Big Game to Kansas last night.
I watched the game from two different bars downtown. The energy was just amazing. Everyone was wearing blue, cheering, and finally being proud of Memphis.
Memphis could have really used a hero last night...
So sad that they started trying to run the clock out so soon... and then, that they missed their 4 free throw ops in the end... and then, for losing the ball to Kansas and not regaining in overtime...
Anyway...!!
Congratulations however for making it so far! Nobody thought Memphis would go anywhere... do well in their league... make it to the semi-finals... make it to the finals... hold their own until the end. So, good job guys! :~)
GO MEMPHIS TIGERS!!!
I watched the game from two different bars downtown. The energy was just amazing. Everyone was wearing blue, cheering, and finally being proud of Memphis.
Memphis could have really used a hero last night...
So sad that they started trying to run the clock out so soon... and then, that they missed their 4 free throw ops in the end... and then, for losing the ball to Kansas and not regaining in overtime...
Anyway...!!
Congratulations however for making it so far! Nobody thought Memphis would go anywhere... do well in their league... make it to the semi-finals... make it to the finals... hold their own until the end. So, good job guys! :~)
GO MEMPHIS TIGERS!!!
Monday, April 07, 2008
One REALLY Good Day!
Wow-- Turns out today is my day! This may very well sound silly, but...
Today when I got home, I checked my mail. There was an odd looking hand written envelope in my box. If it had been printed, I very well would have considered tossing it without opening. While waiting for my dry cleaning in the lobby of my building, I decided to check it out.
Inside, I was surprised to find-- THE TITLE TO MY CAR!
I've been unexpectedly paying on this car since 2003. Just before I quit my job to go to graduate school, some moron (not me) drove my last car into an oncoming deer and totalled it. It put me in a very uncomfortable situation. My old car was paid for, and I had to find a way to personally finance a new car knowing I'd intentionally be without a job for two years.
Anyhow, I found a great deal on my car and got a super interest rate - less than 4%! I've been paying and paying and paying since then... using automatic withdraws from my bank account. I purchased the car using ELoan.com, and originally I'd check all this out on my account with them. Unfortunately, the loan was sold a few times and checking everything out on a regular basis became more challenging.
So, I've just been paying and paying since 2003. And, apparently, I'm done!
Congrats to me. :~) What a good day!
Today when I got home, I checked my mail. There was an odd looking hand written envelope in my box. If it had been printed, I very well would have considered tossing it without opening. While waiting for my dry cleaning in the lobby of my building, I decided to check it out.
Inside, I was surprised to find-- THE TITLE TO MY CAR!
I've been unexpectedly paying on this car since 2003. Just before I quit my job to go to graduate school, some moron (not me) drove my last car into an oncoming deer and totalled it. It put me in a very uncomfortable situation. My old car was paid for, and I had to find a way to personally finance a new car knowing I'd intentionally be without a job for two years.
Anyhow, I found a great deal on my car and got a super interest rate - less than 4%! I've been paying and paying and paying since then... using automatic withdraws from my bank account. I purchased the car using ELoan.com, and originally I'd check all this out on my account with them. Unfortunately, the loan was sold a few times and checking everything out on a regular basis became more challenging.
So, I've just been paying and paying since 2003. And, apparently, I'm done!
Congrats to me. :~) What a good day!
Friday, April 04, 2008
Memphis Wine Blog
As I mentioned recently, I've created a wine blog to track wine tastings, parties, and dinners in Memphis.
So far, you'll find both detailed information about events, and a calendar of events. It's pretty surprising just how many wine events there are in Memphis-- especially on Wednesdays. :~)
Check it out now! www.MemphisWineBlog.com.
Cheers!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Great NWA Tip
Thanks Jessica for this tip.
If you have a NWA credit card, you need to check this out TODAY. It expires tomorrow.
Earn 2 miles for every $1 you spend on gas and groceries between April 5 and June 20.
This is double the normal miles NWA gives for their credit card.
http://www.nwa.com/offers/everydayspend
If you have a NWA credit card, you need to check this out TODAY. It expires tomorrow.
Earn 2 miles for every $1 you spend on gas and groceries between April 5 and June 20.
This is double the normal miles NWA gives for their credit card.
http://www.nwa.com/offers/everydayspend
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Big Update
Okay- the last few weeks, if not the last few hours, have been a blurr. I've enjoyed it, but my life has swirled around me at such a rapid pace that I feel lucky to arrive anywhere on time, with my thoughts organized.
Here's a brief summary of the month:
--> visited LA (Santa Monica, Malibu, and Burbank)
--> visited Santa Barbara, California
--> visited Savannah, Georgia
--> worked a lot (end of Q1 coming up next week)
--> networked
--> spent time with friends
The past week has been extra exciting. Last Wednesday, I flew to Georgia to visit my brother and his family (thanks Robbie for dropping me off!). He is on leave for a few days from this current assignment in Baghdad. I got a chance to see my parents, brother and his wife, 4 kids, 3 dogs, 1 turtle, 1 hamster, and various friends and fish. Ha. :) It was busy! The nephew turned 8, so that was fun.
On Saturday morning, I flew back to Memphis (thanks Jessica for picking me up!). I went to see the final regularly scheduled RiverKings game in Miss. that evening. Of course, they won. :~) They're in the play-offs now.
Sunday was Easter. Unfortunately, the spa was closed, but fortunately brunch was open. I had a wonderful, music filled brunch at Boscos Squared in Midtown. Sunday night, I made ribs and watched The Waitress. :~)
Monday was very possibly one of the most random days I've had in a while. After work, I thought I would go home and have a quiet evening alone- possibly baking, or something else requiring little to no concentration. On my way home, a friend from the building called and asked me to meet him and 3 friends at the Westin for Monday night happy hour. How could I turn it down? So, I stopped by- for one hour. Determined to have a quiet night, I headed home. Before I made it into the elevator, I ran into another neighbor. He was just getting back from the airport, from a trip that had kept him out of town for over a week. He asked me to dinner and still in my suit and carrying my work bag, we took off immediately for India Palace in Midtown. Dinner was great! About midway through the meal, another neighbor called and asked to stop by and eat with us. So, he did, which was great. Almost finally back home, we get a phone call from two neighbors walking home who need a ride. We swing back around and pick them up. Before we've even made it back home, a plan has formed for cards and darts back in our building. Needless to say, my quiet night at home ended around midnight, when I finally made it home. It was great fun. Did I mention that I won at darts twice? :~)
Yesterday wasn't quite as random as Monday, but just as busy. I started off with meetings first thing in the morning at 8 AM. The meetings continued up until it was time to go home. After work, I went horseback riding in Germantown. After horseback riding, I visited a neighbor, cooked dinner, and showered. Then, I was off to a party planning meeting. Immediately following the party planning meeting, I went for drinks at Le Chardonnay in Midtown. Again, didn't get home until close to midnight. Wow!
Tonight, I absolutely must get more rest. I'm meeting a friend right after work for drinks. After that meeting, I'm going to have to go home and just lay on the couch. I'm exhausted!
Thursday, Ballet Memphis is having an open rehearsal at lunch from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 100 Peabody Place in Downtown Memphis. You should check it out!
Also on tap for this week:
* Wine event at the Memphis Zoo
* Happy Mexican dance club opening
* Trolley Tour
* Blake's Birthday
* The Spa...!!!
See you again soon. Hope your week is exciting...!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Eddie Izzard Coming to Memphis!!!!
Oh my goodness! A show that you just should not miss is coming to Memphis—Eddie Izzard!
He’s a fabulous comedian—LOVE him! If you haven’t seen him before, you should. Look him up on Net Flix. :~)
I just bought two tickets and already quite a few are sold. Apparently, his fan club got dibs. Anyway, here’s the information about his upcoming show.
He’s a fabulous comedian—LOVE him! If you haven’t seen him before, you should. Look him up on Net Flix. :~)
I just bought two tickets and already quite a few are sold. Apparently, his fan club got dibs. Anyway, here’s the information about his upcoming show.
Comedian and actor EDDIE IZZARD, adored by fans and critics alike for his lightening quick wit and surreal humor is back and starting the largest comedy tour of his career.
Izzard’s new one man show fittingly titled STRIPPED will hit North America this April with performances in 34 cities.
Critics have described Izzard as everything from the "funniest man in pretty much all of the known universe," to "a human search engine," to "a surrealist maestro of historical and scientific trivia”, and "a one-man Monty Python crew."
Izzard won acclaim in the U.S. with his first one man show, DRESS TO KILL which debuted on HBO and won two Emmy Awards. His last record breaking tour, SEXIE, sold-out 15 cities, including a week at New York's City Center, and a week at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
In between tours, Izzard has earned rave reviews for his acting talent seen on television in the hit FX series, THE RICHES; on the big screen in Steven Soderbergh’s OCEANS 13; and on Broadway, where he starred in the acclaimed revival of A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG. Izzard received a Tony nomination or "Best Leading Actor in a Play" for his performance.
To purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00406377602E9E?artistid=851852&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Timely Persuasion
My friend Jacob has just published a book that you should check out! Here's a note from Jacob on the book, Timely Persuasion.
As many of you probably know, I've been working on a novel on and off
(mostly off) since the end of iNetNow in mid 2003. I'm happy to announce that my
labor of love has finally paid off and "Timely Persuasion" is officially
available starting today.
The short pitch is it's a rock and roll time travel story, but I'll let
the website speak for itself.
For more info, check out the following:
http://www.timelypersuasion.com/
Primary website with details, special features, and purchase
options.
reader.timelypersuasion.com
Free online version of the novel.
blog.timelypersuasion.com
Future updates and tidbits will be posted
here to keep people's inboxes clean ;)
Please spread the word!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Clueless in the Kitchen with Bobby Flay
I received a request today to post the following information regarding a TV show that's casting terrible cooks in Memphis. Those selected will learn to cook with Bobby Flay. I sent an e-mail back asking for more information, but for now:
CLUELESS IN THE KITCHEN? LEARN TO COOK WITH BOBBY FLAY!
Single and can't cook a meal for one? Frustrated because you don't know how
to pack a nutritious lunchbox for your kids? Forgo paying for culinary school
and learn the basics in two weeks with Bobby Flay's "Real Food Cooking
School."
Impress us with your wit and your lack of food knowledge… Bobby Flay is
ready to school you as only an Iron Chef can! You'll learn the basics of
grilling, sautéing, knife skills, how to make simple, nutritious meals from real
foods…and so much more!
If you're feisty and eager to step up your cooking skills: make us a
3-minute VHS tape or DVD telling us your worst cooking story, the most horrible
meal you ever cooked, and why you should be a part of Bobby Flay's "Real Food
Cooking School."
Worried? Don't be – you'll be having too much fun! Remember…have a family
member, best friend or spouse make an appearance on your tape – a little
testimonial, "Oh my god, she regularly burns the bottom of the sauce pan!" goes
a long way.
All applicants should live in the United States, be over the age of 18, and
be available April 15-30th for filming in New York City.
Please mail tapes by March 22nd to:
ATT: Real Food Cooking School
110
Leroy Street
New York, NY 10014
Questions? Email us at realfoodcookingschool@gmail.com
Friday, February 22, 2008
Sprint Still Sucks
How hard does it really have to be to activate a Sprint phone? I've been at it for over 30 minutes. Since I have extra time, here's a transcript of my online conversation so far.
Is it just me?
The competent guy was able to get me going in 5 minutes over the phone.
Is it just me?
The competent guy was able to get me going in 5 minutes over the phone.
| 5:00:06 PM | | System | Connected to sprint-ap2.cnxchat.com |
| 5:00:06 PM | | System | Session ID: ####### |
| 5:00:11 PM | | System | Please hold and the next available agent will be with you shortly. |
| 5:00:12 PM | | System | Shanti has joined this session! |
| 5:00:12 PM | | System | Connected with Shanti |
| 5:00:12 PM | | Shanti | Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Shanti. How may I assist you today? |
| 5:00:22 PM | | Me | I'm trying to activate my new phone. |
| 5:00:51 PM | | Shanti | I will be happy to assist you. |
| 5:01:06 PM | | Shanti | For account verification, may I please have the 6-10 digit pin number on the account or could you please answer your security question for me? |
| 5:01:20 PM | | Me | Sure. |
| 5:01:25 PM | | Me | ******* |
| 5:02:27 PM | | Me | Hello? |
| 5:03:37 PM | | Shanti | Thank you for your patience, as I am accessing your account. |
| 5:07:23 PM | | Shanti | Thank you. Has any of the steps been done online yet? |
| 5:07:45 PM | | Me | I went through the first 4 steps and it brought up this dialogue box. |
| 5:08:03 PM | | Shanti | What type of phone is the new phone? |
| 5:08:11 PM | | Me | I took off the battery, entered the phone identifier, entered my email address, and my password. |
| 5:08:31 PM | | Me | It's a Red Motorazr by Motorola. |
| 5:08:43 PM | | Shanti | Are you trading this for another phone? |
| 5:09:03 PM | | Me | It will replace an existing phone, yes. I want to keep my ###-###-#### phone number. |
| 5:09:20 PM | | Me | I want the Motorazr to use my ###-###-#### phone number. |
| 5:10:43 PM | | Shanti | Did the system already give you the numbers? |
| 5:10:56 PM | | Me | I'm not sure I know what you mean. |
| 5:11:15 PM | | Me | I put in the numbers from under the battery of the phone, but I have not received any numbers. |
| 5:11:28 PM | | Shanti | Thank you. |
| 5:15:05 PM | | Shanti | Thank you, we are now ready to begin. |
| 5:15:16 PM | | Me | Okay. |
| 5:15:26 PM | | Shanti | Did it say you are ready to program the phone? |
| 5:15:36 PM | | Me | Did what say I am ready to program the phone? |
| 5:15:43 PM | | Me | Should I turn the phone on? |
| 5:15:50 PM | | Me | The battery was out for the last step. |
| 5:15:56 PM | | Shanti | Yes please turn the phone on. |
| 5:16:42 PM | | Me | Okay, I have turned the phone on. |
| 5:16:53 PM | | Me | It doesn't say anything special. |
| 5:18:17 PM | | Shanti | Enter ######### |
| 5:18:52 PM | | Shanti | The last # entered will not show on the display. The Service Programming screen will be displayed, highlighted on View |
| 5:19:12 PM | | Shanti | Scroll down to Edit and press OK. Enter MDN will be displayed |
| 5:19:21 PM | | Me | I typed that, but the last # does show up, and no other screen is popping up. |
| 5:19:24 PM | | Me | Let me try again. |
| 5:19:31 PM | | Shanti | No, that is ok. |
| 5:19:36 PM | | Shanti | It says that, |
| 5:19:42 PM | | Shanti | Please do not do it gain. |
| 5:19:47 PM | | Me | Okay. |
| 5:20:17 PM | | Shanti | Did you enter the MDN number? |
| 5:20:41 PM | | Me | MDN number? No. Should I enter a number? |
| 5:20:46 PM | | Me | This is the first time I have turned the phone on. |
| 5:21:17 PM | | Shanti | Have you done the first few steps, entering the previous numbers? |
| 5:21:40 PM | | Me | I entered "#########" |
| 5:22:02 PM | | Me | The first 4 steps I followed were on Sprint.com, not on the phone. |
| 5:22:47 PM | | Shanti | did you enter the MDN number? |
| 5:23:08 PM | | Me | What is the MDN number? |
| 5:23:23 PM | | Me | I entered a number into sprint.com that is the DEC device identifier. |
| 5:23:28 PM | | Me | Is this the number you mean? |
| 5:24:07 PM | | Shanti | That is on the side of the box or the back of the battery. |
| 5:24:21 PM | | Me | Yes, it is behind the battery. |
| 5:24:32 PM | | Shanti | It is on both. |
| 5:24:40 PM | | Me | Okay. |
| 5:24:50 PM | | Me | Yes, that is the number that I entered in. |
| 5:25:27 PM | | Shanti | press ok. |
| 5:25:43 PM | | Shanti | Enter MSID screen will be displayed NOTE: Entering the numbers will clear out any numbers that are currently in the phone Enter the 10-digit MSID and press OK. This will take you back to the original Service Programming screen Scroll down to Done and press OK. The phone will power-cycle and programming is complete |
| 5:25:46 PM | | Me | I entered that number into Sprint.com, not into the phone. |
| 5:25:57 PM | | Me | I am not on a screen that will allow me to enter that into the phone. |
| 5:26:12 PM | | Shanti | You are programming the phone, all the steps are being done to the phone now please. |
| 5:26:28 PM | | Me | That's fine. |
| 5:26:37 PM | | Me | But, where do I enter in that number on the phone? |
| 5:27:03 PM | | Shanti | In order to prevent lock up of the phone. |
| 5:27:08 PM | | Shanti | Please call Technical Support at 877 345 7895. |
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