The iPhone 5 headphone jack

Until recently, the iPhone has always had both the headphone jack and power button on the top and the syncing port on the bottom.  And until recently, things were good.  When the iPhone 5 came around, they moved the headphone jack to the bottom.  With my phone in my pocket, the only reasonable orientation when … Continue reading The iPhone 5 headphone jack

Destroy the whore-crux!

One of those things that was never really a blip on my radar is the “Mr. and Mrs. {guy’s first name} {guy’s last name}” nomenclature. Kim keeping her name/business-name made me acutely aware of it. I do not know if it is traditionalism and/or implied sexism/girl-as-property-of-guy, but it is still a (fairly new) pet peeve … Continue reading Destroy the whore-crux!

Noise Canceling Redux

Back in September, I asked about noise canceling headphones.  I finally got around to getting some.  They are not the fancy-schmancy super-expensive ones, but some basic JVC ones I found at Fry’s.  The ear cups are nice and big, which by themselves block out a good chunk of sound (“passive” noise canceling.)  They are also … Continue reading Noise Canceling Redux

Noise Canceling Headphones?

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2006/09/Does anyone have experience with noise canceling headphones? I think I’m going to need some at work pretty soon before I … Continue reading Noise Canceling Headphones?

Screaming, grinding in my ears

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2001/10/This morning, there was a ladybug on my windshield. It clung tight all the way to work–even in 80 MPH winds. … Continue reading Screaming, grinding in my ears