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WordPress 3.0.1

WassupJose — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:18:07 +0000

WordPress users, it is time to upgrade again! Maintenance release v3.0.1 was made available earlier today and includes 51 defect fixes and 4 enhancements. Before I continue, kudos to the WordPress team for making the upgrade process a snap.

I used to hate upgrading and now, I just click one button and I am done. Oh, and for those that have not noticed. The website is placed in maintenance mode during the upgrade and returned to normal when the upgrade is complete. Nice!

Smelly Pirate Hooker

WassupJose — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:11:45 +0000

Harry Hanrahan aka HH aka HH1Edits (YouTube) has released another video. He published a compilation of "The 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time." Warning! The video is NOT safe for work, so keep it on the down low or pop in the earbuds.

The video captures many classic insults, but some of my favorites appear to be missing from the list. Anyway, sit back, relax, and enjoy 10 minutes of insults from some of your favorite movies. Haha!

Volt Prediction

WassupJose — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:58:37 +0000

GM has announced pricing of the Volt. Are you ready? The base model price is $41,000 and the fully loaded model is a whopping $44,600. Are you kidding? I can purchase a fully loaded Toyota Prius for $15,000 less. Why should consumers buy a Volt?

Here is a prediction. GM will rely heavily on the $7,500 federal tax credit to pimp the Volt to consumers. The 18-month "pilot" program will sell less than 10,000 cars. General Motors will discontinue the model or cancel the national rollout. Any bets?

Google Music

WassupJose — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:56:24 +0000

Our favorite Mountain View based technology company is planning to launch its own digital music download service. Yup, Google is entering the music market and will compete head-to-head with iTunes, Amazon, and others.

Apparently, Google is trying to fast track the music store for a December launch. Hmm, did we get a sneak preview at Google I/O 2010? Do not know what I am referring to? Watch the keynote and pay attention to the music service demonstration. Google Music coming soon!

Where Are They Now? Part II

WassupJose — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:40:54 +0000

It is time for another installment of "Where Are They Now?" Every once in a while, I check on domain names I used to own to see if they have been developed into websites or ended up with a domain name squatter.

Where is iBooties.com? I registered the domain name on July 7, 2006 and let it drop in July 2009. It appears the domain name has been registered by a squatter who is asking $1395.00 USD for it. Yeah right, good luck with that one.

White iPhone 4 Delayed

WassupJose — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:38:57 +0000

During the iPhone 4 Press Conference, Jobs announced that the White iPhone 4 would be available by the end of July. Well, it appears plans have changed. Read the statement from Apple below. The availability date is unknown at this time.

White models of Apple’s new iPhone® 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.

Ear Juice

WassupJose — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:23:31 +0000

The title sounds gross, but it is not what you think or maybe it is. I stumbled on a beverage with an "interesting" Chinglish translation. It is a drink named, "The Jew's Ear Juice". Hmm, I am afraid to ask what it contains but I will take one on the rocks. Bottoms up!

Black Ops Pre-Order

WassupJose — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:47:28 +0000

If you plan to pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops, keep reading. You can pre-order Black Ops at GameStop.com for $59.99 (Xbox 360 version) plus tax and shipping OR you can save a few bucks and pre-order the game at Walmart.com.

Walmart.com is selling Black Ops for $59.00 plus tax with free shipping. The order includes a bonus $20.00 eGift Card. I do not know about you, but this is a no brainer. You can use the eGift Card toward the purchase of another game, nice!

iPhone on T-Mobile

WassupJose — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:46:50 +0000

It is rumored that the Jesus Phone aka iPhone is coming to T-Mobile in Q3. Can you believe it? I almost fell out of my chair when I read the news. Apple's exclusive contract with AT&T is FINALLY coming to an end, so Apple is apparently shopping for other carriers.

The move to T-Mobile makes sense, because both AT&T and T-Mobile use similar networks based on GSM technology. Offering the iPhone to Verizon is possible too, but it will require some re-tooling (chip) to support its CDMA-based network.

I have no preference. I am just happy that AT&T is getting kicked to the curb. Plus, iPhone users will have a choice of carriers versus being forced to sign with one carrier. Let's keep an eye on this one!

268 mph Grocery Getter

WassupJose — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:55:14 +0000

Check out the latest Veyron from the Bugatti camp. The 1,200 HP Super Sport is the fastest production car in the universe with a top speed of 268 mph! Grocery runs will never be the same, ha. If you want one of these rare beasts, units start at an estimated $2.5 million.