when I found grillz. They seem like a real cheap rip off on gold teeth. Are these really popular? 
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03/26/2011 00:04 #53908
From gold teeth to grillzCategory: web
03/25/2011 15:11 #53907
My quest for static IP at homeCategory: computers
I want a static IP at my house with minimum 5mbps upload. Why is this so damn difficult in 2011? Right now I am "live chatting" with a Time Warner agent. I thought maybe it would be better than talking to them on the phone. Each time I called I got a different answer with prices in all sorts of ridiculous ranges to, "they don't offer it at my location."
Them: Please provide you name
Me: Paul
Them: Thank you for providing your name.
Me: I want a static IP with a minimum of 5mbps upload speed. How much is that?
A MINUTE PASSES
Them: I understand you are an existing custome rof Time Warner Cable and would like to start a new account with static ip and Internet service at the same address. Is that correct.
Me: yes, that is what I said. It needs a minimum of 5mbps. How much does that cost.
A MINUTE PASSES
Me: Is this a difficult question?
Them: Sure I will be glad to assist you.
30 seconds go by
Them: May I have your zip code
Me: 14209-2204
Them: Thank you for providing your zip code
Them: May I know the service you are using with Time Warner.
Me: Why does it matter I want a separate account.
Me: Right now I have roadrunner home internet, but I really want a new separate account
3 MINUTES GO BY
Them: Thank you for the confirmation
Them: I would like to inform you that you can not set up two accounts at the same address.
Me: What is the cost of a static IP? You are making this exceedingly difficult.
Them: I would like to inform you that you need to contact our local Time Warner Cable Office in order to have information on the static IP. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused. Would you like the number?
Me: yes
Them: You can contact our local Time Warner Cable Office at 716-558-3000 or 866-668-6044
Them: If you have just another moment, I would to ask a question or two about you situation to see whether we can make your servie even more enjoyable for your family. Will that be alright?
Me: The local number does not work. It keeps dying as soon as I dial it.
Them: I am sorry about your experience.
So I call the 866 number. Turns out that is also the wrong number for what I need. They transfer me to business class.
Finally I get an answer:
35/5 $119/month with a three year contract
Them: Please provide you name
Me: Paul
Them: Thank you for providing your name.
Me: I want a static IP with a minimum of 5mbps upload speed. How much is that?
A MINUTE PASSES
Them: I understand you are an existing custome rof Time Warner Cable and would like to start a new account with static ip and Internet service at the same address. Is that correct.
Me: yes, that is what I said. It needs a minimum of 5mbps. How much does that cost.
A MINUTE PASSES
Me: Is this a difficult question?
Them: Sure I will be glad to assist you.
30 seconds go by
Them: May I have your zip code
Me: 14209-2204
Them: Thank you for providing your zip code
Them: May I know the service you are using with Time Warner.
Me: Why does it matter I want a separate account.
Me: Right now I have roadrunner home internet, but I really want a new separate account
3 MINUTES GO BY
Them: Thank you for the confirmation
Them: I would like to inform you that you can not set up two accounts at the same address.
Me: What is the cost of a static IP? You are making this exceedingly difficult.
Them: I would like to inform you that you need to contact our local Time Warner Cable Office in order to have information on the static IP. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused. Would you like the number?
Me: yes
Them: You can contact our local Time Warner Cable Office at 716-558-3000 or 866-668-6044
Them: If you have just another moment, I would to ask a question or two about you situation to see whether we can make your servie even more enjoyable for your family. Will that be alright?
Me: The local number does not work. It keeps dying as soon as I dial it.
Them: I am sorry about your experience.
So I call the 866 number. Turns out that is also the wrong number for what I need. They transfer me to business class.
Finally I get an answer:
35/5 $119/month with a three year contract
tinypliny - 03/26/11 08:48
I always wonder who works at helpdesk, be it roswell or anywhere else. They all share that peculiarly annoying quality of not understanding what anyone really wants, even when stated in simple straightforward terms. Maybe they are all come from the same dense planet.
I always wonder who works at helpdesk, be it roswell or anywhere else. They all share that peculiarly annoying quality of not understanding what anyone really wants, even when stated in simple straightforward terms. Maybe they are all come from the same dense planet.
03/24/2011 10:25 #53904
Buffalorising.com Compromised With MalwareCategory: web
Today when visiting Buffalorising via google I got this google warning saying it is serving malware. It appears to come from the third party content on the page. Advertisements, banners, etc. This is precisely why I don't trust 3rd party code. Its just opening you up to everything from keystroke recorders to malware.
tinypliny - 03/26/11 08:42
But I am always excited... that kind of takes the variable out of the equation!
But I am always excited... that kind of takes the variable out of the equation!
paul - 03/25/11 23:58
I think you got too excited and clicked twice.
I think you got too excited and clicked twice.
tinypliny - 03/25/11 22:34
How did that comment turn up twice? Glitch in the system!!!
How did that comment turn up twice? Glitch in the system!!!
tinypliny - 03/25/11 22:33
I think I have been there. Is it the one next to Sweet Tooth? I just randomly walked in and got something hot to drink on a snowy day while I was taking a rather long route home. It was a bit too sweet... I wished I had told them to lay off the sugar. I felt like I was back home where they saturate every conceivable beverage with sugar till you can see crystals on the bottom of your tea cup!
I think I have been there. Is it the one next to Sweet Tooth? I just randomly walked in and got something hot to drink on a snowy day while I was taking a rather long route home. It was a bit too sweet... I wished I had told them to lay off the sugar. I felt like I was back home where they saturate every conceivable beverage with sugar till you can see crystals on the bottom of your tea cup!
tinypliny - 03/25/11 22:33
I think I have been there. Is it the one next to Sweet Tooth? I just randomly walked in and got something hot to drink on a snowy day while I was taking a rather long route home. It was a bit too sweet... I wished I had told them to lay off the sugar. I felt like I was back home where they saturate every conceivable beverage with sugar till you can see crystals on the bottom of your tea cup!
I think I have been there. Is it the one next to Sweet Tooth? I just randomly walked in and got something hot to drink on a snowy day while I was taking a rather long route home. It was a bit too sweet... I wished I had told them to lay off the sugar. I felt like I was back home where they saturate every conceivable beverage with sugar till you can see crystals on the bottom of your tea cup!
paul - 03/25/11 10:40
I still haven't gone there yet. I keep meaning to.
I still haven't gone there yet. I keep meaning to.
heidi - 03/25/11 10:33
I like Taza because it's cozy and intimate and you get to talk to people. (Other coffee shops are for being by yourself in public.) The baristas make hot chocolates just for me - almost always different while avoiding the flavors I don't like (raspberry) and then we sit and chat, like unexpectedly dropping by a friend's house for a cuppa. There are currently four baristas - Brena (the owner), Kevin, Brittany, and Jon. Jon sings and plays guitar for me, trying out his new songs. Kevin and I talk about the art scene, his latest projects, and women. Brittany and I gossip and chatter about the neighborhood and school and change. I don't know Brena as well because she works in the mornings. Lots of interesting folks hang out there - lots of regulars so it's possible to develop friendships and random connections without really trying. Taza had a birthday party a month or so ago - it was so interesting to see folks out of context.
Sometimes I'm so busy that I can't schedule fun with friends (like this week... :-( no gaming, no bowling, no movies... ) and Taza gives me good social interaction without the pressure of scheduling.
I like Taza because it's cozy and intimate and you get to talk to people. (Other coffee shops are for being by yourself in public.) The baristas make hot chocolates just for me - almost always different while avoiding the flavors I don't like (raspberry) and then we sit and chat, like unexpectedly dropping by a friend's house for a cuppa. There are currently four baristas - Brena (the owner), Kevin, Brittany, and Jon. Jon sings and plays guitar for me, trying out his new songs. Kevin and I talk about the art scene, his latest projects, and women. Brittany and I gossip and chatter about the neighborhood and school and change. I don't know Brena as well because she works in the mornings. Lots of interesting folks hang out there - lots of regulars so it's possible to develop friendships and random connections without really trying. Taza had a birthday party a month or so ago - it was so interesting to see folks out of context.
Sometimes I'm so busy that I can't schedule fun with friends (like this week... :-( no gaming, no bowling, no movies... ) and Taza gives me good social interaction without the pressure of scheduling.
tinypliny - 03/25/11 01:20
Hmm... why do you like Taza? Why not other cafés? :)
Hmm... why do you like Taza? Why not other cafés? :)
metalpeter - 03/24/11 18:55
I haven't voted Yet I keep meaning to I know 464 would good for the new art space or gallery Hoping to vote over the weekend........
I haven't voted Yet I keep meaning to I know 464 would good for the new art space or gallery Hoping to vote over the weekend........
heidi - 03/24/11 17:41
As long as you mentioned Artvoice Best of Buffalo.... Please vote for Cafe Taza as the best coffee and estrip.org for best local blog. :-)
:::link:::
As long as you mentioned Artvoice Best of Buffalo.... Please vote for Cafe Taza as the best coffee and estrip.org for best local blog. :-)
:::link:::
metalpeter - 03/24/11 17:16
Speaking of Buffalo Rising 2 things quickly come to mind .....
1. They are like the Major Website about Buffalo that isn't part of another News Provider (Radio and Papers have websites) you would think they would have this under control......
2. This Reminds me I haven't checked it out but recently I have people asking for you to vote for them in Artvoice's Best of Buffalo
2b. When I have voted in the Past some of that makes me feel so lame... The reason being is they have all kinds of questions that I have no idea how to answer locally about.......
Speaking of Buffalo Rising 2 things quickly come to mind .....
1. They are like the Major Website about Buffalo that isn't part of another News Provider (Radio and Papers have websites) you would think they would have this under control......
2. This Reminds me I haven't checked it out but recently I have people asking for you to vote for them in Artvoice's Best of Buffalo
2b. When I have voted in the Past some of that makes me feel so lame... The reason being is they have all kinds of questions that I have no idea how to answer locally about.......
jbeatty - 03/24/11 11:05
I took a snapsot of this earlier and was going to post it for you you today. I figured it would make you happy considering your hatred Buffalo Rising.
I took a snapsot of this earlier and was going to post it for you you today. I figured it would make you happy considering your hatred Buffalo Rising.
03/23/2011 22:45 #53903
Windows 7Category: computers
03/22/2011 00:25 #53891
Buying Shoes OnlineCategory: shoes
Does anyone buy shoes online? I never do it as I am so picky about the fit of a shoe. That, and I find they very often don't have my size 13 (46). I was surfing the shoe sales over at gilt.com and found these.
I freakin' love these shoes. Either one would make me happy but both are sold out and not available in my size anyways ;(
I get the feeling I would like a lot of Elia Maurizi shoes.
I seems impossible to believe they are $149 when the retail price is like $500-600. I just wish they had my size.
These last ones would be so nice if I lived somewhere that dry and clean instead wet and dirty. Imagine how disgusting they would be after one week of life in Buffalo. Imagine how nice they would look on white carpet.
and found these.I freakin' love these shoes. Either one would make me happy but both are sold out and not available in my size anyways ;(
I get the feeling I would like a lot of Elia Maurizi shoes.
I seems impossible to believe they are $149 when the retail price is like $500-600. I just wish they had my size.
These last ones would be so nice if I lived somewhere that dry and clean instead wet and dirty. Imagine how disgusting they would be after one week of life in Buffalo. Imagine how nice they would look on white carpet.
tinypliny - 03/26/11 08:50
If I got that last shoe, I cut put cross my legs, turn up the soles and chuckle at that funny bird in dull meetings. Imagine the potential.
If I got that last shoe, I cut put cross my legs, turn up the soles and chuckle at that funny bird in dull meetings. Imagine the potential.
tinypliny - 03/22/11 22:48
I bought 2 pairs of shoes online. I hate one pair and love one pair... so I guess its a hit or miss. I am too lazy to pack stuff up and return them. That is a drawback of online shopping.
I bought 2 pairs of shoes online. I hate one pair and love one pair... so I guess its a hit or miss. I am too lazy to pack stuff up and return them. That is a drawback of online shopping.
tinypliny - 03/22/11 22:47
Heh, I love the last shoes. How cute! :-) I bet they are awesome for dancing. Are they on gilt as well? Imagine if you walked on the beach, you would have a string of little cute birds following you...
Heh, I love the last shoes. How cute! :-) I bet they are awesome for dancing. Are they on gilt as well? Imagine if you walked on the beach, you would have a string of little cute birds following you...
paul - 03/22/11 22:24
Ya I am sure I wear a men's 46 euro which is size 13 US. I had a couple 45s but he 46s are usually better.
Ya I am sure I wear a men's 46 euro which is size 13 US. I had a couple 45s but he 46s are usually better.
kookcity2000 - 03/22/11 22:18
you sure 13US is 46 European? also, you wear size 13?
you sure 13US is 46 European? also, you wear size 13?
paul - 03/22/11 22:16
(e:keithT) - those shoes are really cute but they aren't italian. I really like these ones :::link:::
(e:keithT) - those shoes are really cute but they aren't italian. I really like these ones :::link:::
metalpeter - 03/22/11 17:55
I have never bought Shoes or boots online ..... Sneaker sizes vary by company Nike's used to run right and some one else run big and wide so you really need to try them on.... I have no idea if this is true boot wise......
I have never bought Shoes or boots online ..... Sneaker sizes vary by company Nike's used to run right and some one else run big and wide so you really need to try them on.... I have no idea if this is true boot wise......
jbeatty - 03/22/11 09:33
I have bought shoes online only when I have worn the brand before and know the size. The fit is usually the same. You could always send them back if they don't fit
I have bought shoes online only when I have worn the brand before and know the size. The fit is usually the same. You could always send them back if they don't fit
libertad - 03/22/11 07:43
Grrr, how elitist that Gilt website. I don't want to become a member, I just want to look at their shoes.
Grrr, how elitist that Gilt website. I don't want to become a member, I just want to look at their shoes.
libertad - 03/22/11 07:41
I buy footwear all the time online. Much more selection. Zappos includes the cost of shipping and return shipping so you know exactly how much you will pay. Unfortunately online shopping you do find lots of things you really want that are out of stock. At the stores you just wouldn't see it. I definitely read reviews.
I buy footwear all the time online. Much more selection. Zappos includes the cost of shipping and return shipping so you know exactly how much you will pay. Unfortunately online shopping you do find lots of things you really want that are out of stock. At the stores you just wouldn't see it. I definitely read reviews.
flacidness - 03/22/11 02:44
Those are are cute, so you for sure. Too bad about them being sold out. I'm sure they will get more in stock soon.
Those are are cute, so you for sure. Too bad about them being sold out. I'm sure they will get more in stock soon.
He is going to try and be on the 3rd Direct TV ad! HA... My Understanding is a grill attaches or is like a front plate to the teeth...
First the cost of a static IP and then gold teeth and now grillz... What is this about? Sitting at home running a new-age internet mafia?