Alan Gerow

2010-08-10T14:16:00.001-04:00

"What's the point of havin' a rapier wit if I can't use it to stab people?" - Jeph Jacques

2010-08-10T12:19:00.001-04:00

Our government will go down as laughing stocks in the annals of history. The Senate, seriously, passed The ______Act of____.

2010-08-10T12:10:00.001-04:00

Q: Why can't I find a nice guy?
A: 'Cause they went and found nice girls while you were slutting it up with the jerks.

2010-08-08T17:25:00.001-04:00

I hope if Verizon gets the iPhone lots of AT&T subscribers switch. Maybe that will make the network better for me so I don't have to.

2010-08-07T12:33:00.001-04:00

Reinstalled Windows 7 this morning. Glad I separate data from programs on different drives. Also glad for cloud-based browser settings.

2010-08-06T20:29:00.001-04:00

I feel brain-dead. So I will pose a question: if you were a chart, which type of chart would you be and why?

2010-08-06T18:49:00.001-04:00

I would ask if anyone takes Steve Ballmer seriously anymore, but then I realized the real question is if anyone ever took him seriously.

2010-08-06T12:26:00.001-04:00

"The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it." - Abbie Hoffman

2010-08-06T11:36:00.001-04:00

imo the 70k Japanese who lost their lives 65 years ago today in Hiroshima, the 140k 3 days later, and countless others http://ping.fm/5kac2

2010-08-05T13:11:00.001-04:00

Last.fm's robots.txt file contains Asimovâ€™s 3 laws of robots. Ha ha ha, that's awesome. Wish I had thought of it first. http://ping.fm/DqXJl

2010-08-05T02:56:00.001-04:00

Holy crap! Google is up to 200,000 new Android activations per day. No wonder it was #1 in Q2 of this year beating out 3 year champ, RIM.

2010-08-05T02:29:00.001-04:00

I will not use "Nuked the Fridge" as a cinematic replacement for "Jumped the Shark" 'cause I want to forget the Crystal Skull ever happened.

2010-08-05T01:21:00.001-04:00

Updating my phone's baseband to 5.08 appears to have improved the WiFi reception quite a bit.

2010-08-05T00:57:00.001-04:00

my 5 month old Nexus One just learned a new trick: 720p video recording.

2010-08-04T18:08:00.001-04:00

California Proposition 8 has been struck down!!! Take THAT bigotry!

2010-08-03T15:04:00.001-04:00

wanna know how safe & secure the iPhone is? Not at all. Jailbroke my iPhone from a website. A webpage can get full access to your phone.

2010-08-01T16:09:00.001-04:00

Just noticed I lost one of the diamonds in my wedding ring and have no idea where it popped out. Super big frowny face.

2010-08-01T16:07:00.001-04:00

Just noticed I lost one of the diamonds in my wedding ring and have no idea where it popped out. Super big frowny face.

2010-08-01T13:06:00.001-04:00

I predict that by next spring, there's going to be an explosion of Flash-based games designed for smartphones.

2010-07-31T21:12:00.001-04:00

according to AppBrain, Flash 10.1 BETA 3 for Android has 50,000-250,000 downloads with 9,331 ratings for a 4.65 out of 5 average. Adobe FTW!

2010-07-31T18:28:00.001-04:00

Do not disturb me for the next several hours. There's a Zerg threat in need of my attention. The fate of the Universe is in the balance.

2010-07-31T18:22:00.001-04:00

"The cool kid" is an acceptable alternative if you can't remember my name. Disregarding the fact I'm 30.

2010-07-29T20:41:00.001-04:00

dropping from 7 to 5 screens & losing the Pure Messenger widget have greatly improved my phone's stability. Android

2010-07-29T15:18:00.001-04:00

Well, @ConanOBrien learned of the new Kindle from his iPad. I read about it on my Nexus One.

2010-07-29T02:29:00.001-04:00

StarCraft II is the shizzle! Lovin' me some old school style, sci-fi RTS.

2010-07-27T10:16:00.001-04:00

4 years ago today, serendipity introduced me to the woman who would become my wife.

2010-07-27T01:11:00.001-04:00

next up: getting an iOS 4 & Android 2.2 dual boot set-up on my iPhone 3G & configuring it for use as a pre-paid GoPhone. Why? 'Cause I can.

2010-07-26T23:46:00.001-04:00

when all else fails â€¦ sneakernet.

2010-07-26T13:12:00.001-04:00

According to the Library of Congress, jailbreaking your iPhone is considered "fair use". http://ping.fm/JRX9Z

2010-07-25T12:56:00.001-04:00

the iPhone is like the training bra of smartphones.

2010-07-25T01:03:00.001-04:00

New geek pet peeve: "Droid" is the name for Verizon's line of phones; the platform is called Android. And you don't have an iPhone 4G, srsly

2010-07-24T22:49:00.001-04:00

wanna know what I love the most about Android? Widgets & not having my home screen just be 4 rows of icons. My phone has its own personality

2010-07-24T16:20:00.001-04:00

asked Hulu about an Android app â€¦ got a non-answer. Have decided against getting a Hulu Plus account because of that. Netflix & TPB it is.

2010-07-24T12:55:00.001-04:00

this is the first weekend I've had 100% free of work since our honeymoon. It feels weird.

2010-07-23T22:17:00.001-04:00

It's pathetic how horrible it is to search the Android Market. Google â€¦ Search. Why can't I find anything without knowing its exact name?!

2010-07-23T17:39:00.001-04:00

everytime I learn something, I am destroyed and am reborn a new person.

2010-07-23T15:05:00.001-04:00

realized web-enabled technology in our house (devices with a full web browser that can connect via WiFi) outnumbers people 6-to-1.

2010-07-22T14:51:00.001-04:00

I'm like a breakfast pastry: light, flaky, and a little fruity.

2010-07-22T13:46:00.001-04:00

I'd find it sad that my home Internet connection is faster & more reliable than my work Internet connection if it weren't so frustrating.

2010-07-22T10:19:00.001-04:00

Barnes & Noble FINALLY releases their Android e-reader app. Though I still prefer reading on the Nook than a light-emitting screen.

2010-07-21T17:52:00.001-04:00

just got my Hulu Plus invite â€¦ but I'm not paying $50/yr for a PS Plus acct to use the PS3 app & still no Android app. Not worth $10/mo yet.

2010-07-21T00:28:00.001-04:00

I'm finally gonna do it â€¦ gonna root my Nexus One. I want 720p video recording & FM radio. Think I'll watch some .hack//SIGN while I do it.

2010-07-20T22:29:00.001-04:00

need to figure out the best way to stream video to the TV in the bedroom. Netbook controlled via VLC Remote for Android perhaps?

2010-07-20T21:34:00.001-04:00

It's interesting learning who's using an Android phone based on the client they posted a status update from.

2010-07-20T20:44:00.001-04:00

I wonder if there's been any personality analysis of people who look down while walking versus looking forward. I tend to look down.

2010-07-20T10:02:00.001-04:00

StarCraft II comes out next week!

2010-07-20T01:29:00.001-04:00

it's hard NOT to go organic when they'll delivery it to your house on a schedule.

2010-07-20T00:23:00.001-04:00

oh yeah! Watching the first episode of "Out of this World" â€¦ subtitled in Arabic. Tomorrow "My Secret Identity" with a young Jerry O'Connell

2010-07-16T23:50:00.001-04:00

Google Reader has a "Sort by magic" option for RSS feeds. o_O heh?!? Did Google hire faeries?

2010-07-15T23:19:00.001-04:00

We are now an Android household. Just got Mercedes an HTC Aria, the smallest Android phone available, to go with my HTC Nexus One by Google.

2010-07-13T15:48:00.001-04:00

a TRUE bacon burger â€¦ http://ping.fm/NA2BM â€¦ I think I have a plan for the weekend. I'll post with my hospital room number for congrats & well-wishes after.

2010-07-12T15:54:00.001-04:00

curly quotes are a bane of any program developer's life. I hate you, visual aesthetics!

2010-07-07T10:00:00.001-04:00

AppBrain for Android just made installing apps way easier with its new Fast Web Installer app. Now click "Install" on the website and done!

2010-07-06T14:33:00.001-04:00

MixZing for Android puts a dunces cap on Apple's "genius playlist" with real-time, on-device suggested playlists.

2010-07-06T10:35:00.001-04:00

3 weeks til StarCraft II!

2010-07-05T12:50:00.001-04:00

Anybody using Orb to stream media to their Android/iPhone/PS3/Xbox/Wii? Wanna be friends? http://ping.fm/5cSM9

2010-07-04T21:18:00.001-04:00

just upgraded my Nexus One from 8GB to 16GB MicroSD card. Hopefully 32GB cards will drop in price soon.

2010-07-03T12:22:00.001-04:00

I wish I were here.

2010-06-30T18:44:00.001-04:00

Ooo, I had a Google Voice message, and the trackball on my Nexus One was pulsing green instead of the classic white. Spiffy.

2010-06-30T01:13:00.001-04:00

Just realized, if I act quickly enough when the porno domain becomes available, I could conceivable have the url â€¦ xxx.alan.xxx

2010-06-29T21:37:00.001-04:00

I think cheesy horror will lighten my mood. People dying in gruesome & inventive ways helps me feel better. How bout â€¦ Murder Party â€¦ again.

2010-06-29T19:38:00.001-04:00

Missed my transfer bus because of lame chatty bus driver. I hate the RTD. Wasting my valuable evening with pointless waiting. Fuckers.

2010-06-29T03:39:00.001-04:00

Chrome To Phone uses FroYo's Cloud-to-Device Messaging service to send links, phone numbers, maps, even clipboard text: http://ping.fm/9J5Kq

2010-06-29T00:43:00.001-04:00

Wow, Android is way more responsive with FroYo. Flash runs well. WiFi seems more reliable on the Nexus One. Now Gingerbread coming in Q4.

2010-06-28T21:02:00.001-04:00

Got it! My Nexus One is now officially running Android 2.2 Build FRF85B. Installing Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta 3 now! *squee*

2010-06-28T20:37:00.001-04:00

FINALLY! Downloading FroYo update for AT&T Nexus One! Getting it directly instead of waiting for OTA. http://ping.fm/iM0zY

2010-06-27T01:45:00.001-04:00

I swear, Google is going to give me an anxiety disorder. I want FroYo to be released OTA for my Nexus One (AT&T version, so no early leaks).

2010-06-26T21:18:00.001-04:00

Making cinnamon raisin bread in our breadmaker. :D

2010-06-26T17:19:00.001-04:00

I love watching Lexx & Moya lay and groom each other. It's so adorable.

2010-06-24T02:32:00.001-04:00

Alchemy & Games for Robots are two wicked fun games in the Android Market. Cavedroid is pretty fun, too. All are free.

2010-06-21T21:48:00.001-04:00

Just finished watching the 'A-team' remake. I actually really liked it. Gotta get it on Blu-ray when it comes out. "Overkill is underrated."

2010-06-19T18:42:00.001-04:00

Lunch: bacon cheeseburger between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Next time: adding a fried egg.

2010-06-19T12:46:00.001-04:00

WordUp! is my new favorite Android game. Like Scramble on the iPhone, it's based off of Boggle, but with way more game settings.

2010-06-18T01:47:00.001-04:00

gonna crash & burn â€¦ to be reborn tomorrow & attack a new day with rejuvenated ferocity. It's off for now â€¦ but it'll be ON a little later!

2010-06-14T21:02:00.001-04:00

Stuff is missing. I hate when stuff is missing. Don't know if it was lost, tossed, or stolen. :/

2010-06-14T18:37:00.001-04:00

http://newsweek.com â€¦ Once the Newsweek page loads hit up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a, and ENTER on your keyboard.

2010-06-14T11:02:00.001-04:00

I wish Windows would stop taking focus away when I'm typing in a textbox. It's great that application just opened, I'm doing something else.

2010-06-14T00:34:00.001-04:00

'Minute To Win It' has allowed dumb frat drinking games to go Pro.

2010-06-13T15:16:00.001-04:00

Lexx & Moya napping together on a lazy Sunday.

Big News

2009-01-04T23:27:00.000-05:00

I proposed to Mercedes on Christmas. She said yes. I got her an opal & garnet ring.

iSaru

2008-02-17T01:40:00.000-05:00

2008-02-16T14:58:00.000-05:00

Sent from my iPhone

2005-06-22T00:38:00.000-04:00

I met Bruce Campbell!!!!

2005-04-23T14:26:00.000-04:00

A Homie figurine, enjoying a nice candle-lit fire.

2005-04-21T11:25:00.000-04:00

On the same trip to Vieques, PR where I met Hermes, I also met this tarantula, who was sharing living space outside our bathroom window. This was actually the baby of another, bigger, mother tarantula. I was alone in trying to get this picture; everyone else ran away.

2005-04-21T01:37:00.000-04:00

Sunset over Providence, RI, taken from I-195.

2005-04-20T11:51:00.000-04:00

Taken with my old school Pentax K1000 at the MBTA Airport Station on the Blue Line in Boston, MA. I don't know why, but I just really like the composition of this picture. I've always said if I ever make an album or book, this picture is going to be on the cover.

2005-04-20T02:15:00.000-04:00

I'm squishing your monument. I'm squishing your monument.

2005-04-18T11:58:00.000-04:00

On a trip to Vieques, PR, I met a hermit crab on a beach. I named him Hermes, and he was my friend.