Woot

Posted by ken71 @ 4:28 pm EDT | Permalink | 2 Comments

Need contacts?!?!

I've been ordering my contacts from visiondirect.com.  I think it has some of the best prices and gives you discounts for buying in bulk (those that use disposable contacts know how important that is ).  I recently placed an order, and the shipping address was incorrect.  I gave them a call today and the customer service was absolutely superb!  They saw that my package was lost through forwarding and decided to send me out a whole new shipment with 3 days shipping for free!  Talk about great service and great price.  If you need contacts, forget the optometrist, they like to gouge.  Visiondirect.com is where it's at. 

p.s. No I don't work for them and I'm not getting a discount for sharing my story. 

Posted by ken71 @ 3:49 pm EDT | Permalink | 9 Comments

Red Ring of Death FTW!!!!

I can't believe I'm actually happy I got the red ring of death last night!  When I purchased my xbox, I also bought the 2 year replacement warranty.  For those who think warranties are for suckers, read on.  I go back today and return my xbox.  I originally purchased my system for $400.  However, they have recently upgraded the xbox and no longer sell my exact xbox kit.  So they had to credit my xbox back to me.  Therefore, I ended up with a $430 credit.  Using that I purchased the new xbox 360 "pro edition" (which was $299), a new 2 year replacement plan, ironman movie dvd, heroes season 2 AND I still had 8 bucks left on my gift card.  Talk about the best warranty ever.  If you need to buy a 360 and are afraid of the rrod, buy it from bestbuy and get the warranty.  Saved me from weeks of waiting for a new xbox and got me a few other goodies as well.

Posted by ken71 @ 4:00 pm EDT | Permalink | 18 Comments

Trufax?!?! I dunno, but if it is it would be very useful

Good stuff to know...

5 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.
Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for
survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:

FIRST - Emergency

The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find
yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile, network and there is
an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network
to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this
number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.

SECOND - Have you locked your keys in the car?

Does your car have remote key less entry? This may come in handy
someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the
car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell
phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from
your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button,
holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock.

Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no
object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach
someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the
doors (or the trunk).

Editor's Note: "It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car
over a cell phone!"

THIRD - Hidden Battery Power.

Imagine your cell battery is very low. To
activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with this
reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This
reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.


FOURTH - How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits
on your phone: * # 0 6 #, a 15 digit code appears on the screen. This
number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere
safe. When your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider
and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset
so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally
useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know
that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does
this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

And Finally....

FIFTH - Free Directory Service for Cells

Cell phone companies are
charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they
don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our
vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you
need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE 411, or
(800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into
your cell phone now.

Posted by ken71 @ 1:39 pm EDT | Permalink | 4 Comments

Turn signals

Why is it everyone feels the need to start tailgating when the car in the next lane puts on their turn signal?  Should we just not use them and cut in anyway? 

Posted by ken71 @ 2:32 pm EDT | Permalink | 3 Comments