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• RT @DesignerDepot: A Complete Guide to A/B Testing: http://bit.ly/99QbRQ #
• New opening act for "Rosalee the musical". "R-O-S-A-L-E-E, find out what she means to me…" Date TBD #

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• It's hailing! Wow…. #
• @MEgrafix Wear sunscreen… and drink lots of water… going to be a hot one today in reply to MEgrafix #
• @bruceadam that's awesome in reply to bruceadam #
• RT @durhamcollege: Team Durham College raises big bucks on the Big Bike http://bit.ly/bJ4MwS #
• @bruceadam whoops… lol in reply to bruceadam #
• RT @starrtracey: Scary!!! PLEASE READ and forward! http://bit.ly/aTIUQT #
• Durham College "GPS" helps students navigate through first year | Academica Group Inc.: http://bit.ly/c7aG6I #
• @bruceadam what's so special about bb&b in St Jacobs? No, we didn't go… in reply to bruceadam #
• Back from St. Jacobs. Had a great time. Easy drive both ways… #

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• @bethchapleau once upon a time I actually blew the fuse for my horn… Lol… It was so damn hilarious! in reply to bethchapleau #
• @caasco right… This is how… Lol in reply to caasco #
• @caasco how? in reply to caasco #
• @richhemsley en route. in reply to richhemsley #
• @bethchapleau let me know how the movie was! in reply to bethchapleau #
• @richhemsley I'm interested in the designmoo collaboration… #
• @esilverstein but there is an M and an E… in reply to esilverstein #
• @Leasebusters THAT IS HOT! in reply to Leasebusters #
• @bornk Maybe she can undo the HST? in reply to bornk #
• "Men who stare at goats" is not as amusing as I would have thought, based on the name. It had it's moments though. #
• Why does she continue to watch Bravo? It's going to give me nightmares! :-S #
• @JMPBass not sure I'll be able to get little helmets on such short notice… I'll look into it though… in reply to JMPBass #
• WTF is on Bravo right now? And why won't Rosalee change the channel??? #
• @bruceadam you can come over if you like. Our ac is running…. . Might take you a while to get here in traffic though. in reply to bruceadam #
• @esilverstein you off tomorrow? Want to meet up there? in reply to esilverstein #
• @morningshowz103 station down! #
• So, I have a day off tomorrow. What should I do? Keep in mind the outdoor temperature of this heatwave. #
• B&R still sells Sundays in mini baseball caps!!! #throwback http://twitpic.com/22fvnl #

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Back story: About 2-years ago I switched providers (from Bell to Rogers), so that I can get the iPhone 3G. I love it, but there are some downfalls to it. First would be the lack of video recording without any add-on apps. The second would be the basic capability that most phones have – voice recognition. My old Samsung A900 even had that.

So when iOS4 was released a few weeks back I did the upgrade right away. I enjoy testing out the latest hardware and software, so I figured what they heck… why not?

Within 2 hours I had it loaded, and all my music and apps synchronized back on to it.

I immediately set up folders for my apps.  For the past year I’ve had my “screens” setup so that all my apps were arranged logically. I had a screen for navigation/car items, a screen for utilities, a screen for social media, two screens for games, and a screen for web links. So setting up the folders was great for me, because now I don’t have to flick through all the screens to get to the last one. I have all my folders on one screen.

I then realized that my camera now has a zoom function.  Great!

That’s pretty much where the good ends.

Within 10-minutes of using the phone, I had at least 5 apps crash and quit on me. And yes, that even includes the Maps app and App store apps that Apple ships with the os and phone.

So I shut down the phone, boot it back up, and the same problems persist. So I load up iTunes, and make sure I have the latest version of the apps. Sure enough there are a few that have updates, and those say iOS4 tested. Wonderful.  I load those on, and they work well, but the App Store app still crashes intermittantly.

The following days and weeks – up until now – have had many app updates. I would imagine that nearly all the apps loaded on my phone are now updated. There are a few that aren’t, like iFuel Lite, but I would imagine the developers are working on that – at least I’m hoping they are.

So what’s my real gripe?

I’m annoyed at how slow and laggy the phone seems now. It’s just chugging along.

This past weekend, I was at the Toronto Eaton Centre, and I figured why not go in to the Apple Store and chat with a “genius”.

I make an appointment on their computer system, and wait about an hour.

They hook my phone up to their computer, and within a minute or two he tells me that the problem is with some of the apps. He says there are 8 apps that have “bad data” on the phone. I ask him if he can write them down for me so I can uninstall the apps and reload them. He tells me that what I need to do is restore the phone software, and set it up as a new phone. Then go in to the app store on the phone, and download all the apps again through the phone – not through iTunes.

He said that just wiping the app doesn’t remove the data files and preference files. For all I know, the problem lies in the apps that I don’t even have on the phone any more.

I thought that once you deleted an app from the phone, all the prefs would get wiped out with it. I’ve had experience where I decided to delete an app, and then a few days later load it back on, and I needed to setup all the preferences and settings again.

Anyways, I’m wondering if anyone knows what app Apple uses to diagnose iPhones? All I could find is the “secret” iPhone Configuration Utility on the Apple site. I have yet to run it, but I doubt that’s what they used.

I’m wondering if I should even bother restoring, since the rumor is that the iPhone 4 will be hitting the Canadian market on July 23, 2010, and I just so happen to have that day booked off work… so I think I might attempt to get one on launch day.

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• Power is back up. #
• @samtitle I'm at yonge and Clarke. It's out near drewry and Bathurst too. in reply to samtitle #
• Power failure. #Toronto #blackout #
• @bethchapleau Ok then… We won't meet up… Lol in reply to bethchapleau #
• @bethchapleau you going to stay in the city? in reply to bethchapleau #
• @bethchapleau ya, the homes aroun there are insane. in reply to bethchapleau #
• @bethchapleau lol. What are you doing there? Anything fun? in reply to bethchapleau #
• @bethchapleau eaton centre!!! That's where the cool ppl are at! in reply to bethchapleau #
• @esilverstein you get my vmail? #
• @bruceadam Where did you go to play? in reply to bruceadam #
• It's hard to tweet from the bike…. http://twitpic.com/211d56 http://twitpic.com/211dbm #
• About to ride the big bike… http://twitpic.com/2114o4 #
• @bethchapleau oh, I use air mouse… I can use it as a Trackpad or as a mouse. Pretty cool… in reply to bethchapleau #
• Ice cream run!!! #
• @bethchapleau remote app? To control your Mac? Enable screen sharing, and you can use any free vnc app… in reply to bethchapleau #

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• Please join me in supporting a great cause: http://dmpp.net/bigbike/ #
• @kevinairgid I hope the prob is fixed before it comes to Canada… I don't want to have dropped calls. All the more reason for a BT headset. in reply to kevinairgid #
• @YorkRegion @caasco How bout a hwy from Vaughan 2 the E that's not Hwy7 (it's not a legit HWY due to the # of lights) and 1 that isn't pay? in reply to caasco #
• @MotoringLawyer @caasco Just imagine how much commuters can consume since they don't have to pay attention to the road! in reply to caasco #
• @miVi3k HAPPY BIRTHDAY! #
• For all #iPhone users… EA Games is having a massive app sale… most are $0.99!!! I think it's only for today and tomorrow… #
• Has any news outlet blamed #BP for the #earthquake Or is it reported that #BP is blaming the #earthquake for extra oil leakage? lol #
• #Earthquake details… http://bit.ly/a2oVuh #
• #earthquake reportedly felt in Vermont, New York, Ontario, Quebec. #
• Earthquake felt in Oshawa! #
• Why does #Apple prevent and block #iPhone #3G running #iOS4 the best features, eg. multitasking! It works when jailbroken. #epicfail #
• This eve I spent about 90ish minutes de-weeding a fraction of the front lawn. Had to have been about 40lbs taken out. Need another 15hrs. #
• "Restoring iPhone music and videos" – this is going to take forever. I have about 12GB of music loaded on to this thing… bah! Bedtime! #
• "Restoring iPhone applications" #
• Now at "Restoring iPhone software" #
• Sold the old countertop, sink, and faucet this eve! W00T! #
• @bruceadam I'm jealous… mine is "backing up" right now… in reply to bruceadam #
• Going to load iPhone iOS 4 this eve!!! #
• @bruceadam ya, for sure! in reply to bruceadam #
• Hello summer! #
• @bruceadam no, it's 2 close 2 the couch. Got a media table for the tv to go on, against the wall 2 the left. Colin is building this 4 us… in reply to bruceadam #
• Another successful BBQ tonight for the fathers… 13 people stuffed. Leftovers to feed another 10! Thanks to all who participated! #
• About 75% done. http://twitpic.com/1yi7bw #

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• Wow… there's actually a "Mall Cops" reality show on TV. Really? Have they run out of ideas? #
• @DellHomeSalesCA One problem… the Magellan RoadMate 1470 is NOT part of day 4 DOD… in reply to DellHomeSalesCA #
• @bruceadam just call the co. you'd be surprised at what you'll probably get for "your troubles". I do stuff like that all the time… in reply to bruceadam #
• @bruceadam what was the date on it? You should totally go back and complain… Or call the mfgr… in reply to bruceadam #
• Tire… Replaced. Hockey… 6-1 win. Built-ins… 40% complete. #
• @MEgrafix that's awesome… How'd you score those? in reply to MEgrafix #
• Money might not grow in trees, but I just found $0.05 on the side of the 401! #
• a rock comes flying off a truck. I can't swerve to avoid. Now I wait for @caasco to pull me off and fix the tire. http://twitpic.com/1x39zy #

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• Finished up the plumbing. 2 things to note. 1 – yes, it works w/ no leaks. 2 – I did not look like a typical plumber. #
• Someone had the nerve to make delicious smelling garlic bread at work! #
• @bruceadam It was brutal! I think 8-3… in reply to bruceadam #
• The #Leafs officially stink! Having said that, if #Chicago can do it, #Toronto can too… I'm sick of the drought! #
• We got creamed at hockey. Sigh… #
• @bethchapleau HAPPY BIRTHDAY! in reply to bethchapleau #
• We now have baby robins! #
• This just in… the lost Apple developer iPhone is what the iPhone 4 will look like… #
• iPhone 4 just announced! More details to come shortly! #

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• Unfortunately it's not hot enough for an ice cream float… Maybe next weekend… #
• Ice cream run! #
• @bruceadam They should institute vid replay, but limit the # each team can use per game, & if they're wrong, the team gets fined. #MLB in reply to bruceadam #
• @samtitle There might not be an "I" in team… but there is an "m" and an "e"…. in reply to samtitle #
• Not the smartest! Let's lock a bunch of people in a solitary box for 500+ days and pretend they're on Mars! No good will come from that. LOL #
• Real-time social media counter by the second: http://bit.ly/5IU0Hd #impact #socialmedia #
• @bruceadam have you tried this out yet? hehe http://avatron.com/apps/air-display/ in reply to bruceadam #
• @bruceadam so… how are you liking it? in reply to bruceadam #
• @bruceadam sweet! Which one? in reply to bruceadam #

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There are a ton of rumours out there about what Apple is going to “release” on Monday at WWDC.

Here’s what I’ve been able to piece together…

• New iPhone ;
  • Video chat capabilities;
  • Front and rear-facing cameras;
  • Removable/replaceable battery;
  • Possible multi-touch gestures on rear case; and
  • Released for sale at the end of June or beginning of July 2010.
• Either free or tiered MobileMe accounts;
• iTunes move to “the cloud”;
• Hardware upgrade to the Mac Mini;
  • HDMI;
  • Upgraded faster processor; and
  • Drop in price.
• Hardware upgrade to the MacBook Air;
  • Upgraded faster processor; and
  • Drop in price.
• Hardware upgrade to Mac Pro;
  • Upgraded faster processor; and
  • Drop in price.
• OSX 10.7 briefing;
• Update on iPad hardware, accessories, and app sales; and
• Update on Books sales.

I, for one, am hoping that the iPhone gen 4 is released!  I’m still using my 3G 16GB, and would like more space.  I was close to upgrading to the 3GS shortly after it was released, but I decided that there wasn’t enough changes to make it worth while.

If all the Gizmodo photos of the “found” 4th Gen iPhone are legit, not only are most of the rumours confirmed about the hardware modifications made, but this will be worth doing the upgrade.

It’s going to be interesting…  to say the least!

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• @riklomas I can pull the "variable" using php: inputText: '<? print $_GET[result] ?>', how 2 have it sort by that when the page loads? #
• Had a great game tonight! Close call, but we won. I've got 5 assists in 3 games, & 3 "almost" goals. Tongiht I hit the goalies mask. Sigh… #
• A/C is almost a go! I hope the house is cooled down for when I get back from hockey tonight… #
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• Unfortunately the frozen clothes wr only cold 4 abt 1 min. O well, was worth a shot. mayB if I soaked them in H2O 1st… #
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• The A/C is still down. On the plus side, I've given myself permission to eat as much ice cream as I can to stay cool. #
• Today was horrible. Our a/c MUST be fixed asap! Enough already! #
• Had a great game. Went 4-4, two deep doubles, and two singles. We won, 16-4 (I think). #
• @bethchapleau Agreed! Enough already… when the Olympics were on, as son as I heard it I changed the channel. Didn't like it then either. in reply to bethchapleau #
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• Her name is Zrosalee. The Z is silent. #
• @thepieshack Love your place… love the food… keep it up! #
• @miVi3k it takes a certain kind of person to appreciate the fixed-gear bikes… in reply to miVi3k #
• @bruceadam no way! You too? cool… in reply to bruceadam #
• @esilverstein and how are you feeling now? still breathing? lol in reply to esilverstein #
• @esilverstein you'd leave work early to come and chill? in reply to esilverstein #
• How long does it take to run a cable (properly) by yourself? Took me 2.5 hours… all done, looks great, and it works when plugged in! #
• Who wants to help me fish a cable through the wall to the basement? I need someone to just dangle the rope that I've got 3/4 the way down. #
• Relaxing at home… Anyone want to visit? #
• Can't think of a better way to spend tonight than on the deck with my telescope, and eating fresh baked banana cake… Both with Rosalee. #
• @esilverstein I'm not going to hold my breath. We NEED serious change to alter my perception about the lack of leadership shown to date. in reply to esilverstein #
• @esilverstein Do you really think they care about the citizens? If the past is an indication of the future, they'll do what THEY want. in reply to esilverstein #
• file_final_FINAL_v2.doc – Epic Fail. #
• @morningshowz103 There was a Golden Horseshoe ad that played for skiing during the march break… lol in reply to morningshowz103 #
• SharePoint training. #
• @morningshowz103 horseshoe march break ad? Whoops… #
• @esilverstein I clearly yelled "hold holy hold!!!" with both hands up in the air… WTF. in reply to esilverstein #
• @bruceadam sniff! in reply to bruceadam #
• George, George, George of the jungle… Strong as he can be… Watch out for Rosalee! #
• Good game tonight team! A shame we lost. 20-17 isn't too bad though. #

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