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Tris Mc

Paris Hilton Inc. - Paris Hilton Inc.
Y'know - this was actually quite interesting. It was also therapeutic, I don't hate Ms Hilton anymore, I now just resent her...
· tv episode "Paris Hilton Inc." from Hulu
riddlefish What IS it??
trismc It's a documentary that looks at the evolution of celebrity and specifically how that created the opportunity that P.H. exploited to turn her original shred of notoriety into wealth and über-celebrity. In particular, I found the scenes where she's interviewed directly for the doco to cause a strange cognitive dissonance as she seemed to be a sensible shrewd business person. The slutty, party-girl persona is a character is so obviously fabricated.
Knight Rider Classic - Knight of the Phoenix, Part 1
The Knight Rider "genesis story". Who is Michael Knight really? What did he look like before astonishingly successful facio-cranial reconstruction? This and many other questions, answered!
· tv episode "Knight of the Phoenix, Part 1" from Hulu
Sgp Ultra Oleophobic Anti Oil Screen Protector I Phone 4
This screen protector rocks! It keeps the font of my iPhone 4 safe from scuffing, but being oleophobic (big word for oil-repelling!), it resists greasy finger (and face) prints just like the iPhone's own glass. Also, it has a much less friction than other protectors, meaning your fingers will be sailing around the screen just like god (Steve Jobs) intended.
· $18.95 from Ebay
Space @ 293
I'm a man of particular habits, one of which is getting my regular trim from super styler Nigel Hazon, whom I have followed from salon to salon over the years until he finally settled here, in his own place.
· credit card purchase · awesome · funny · informative · omgwtf
Sportscraft Australia
Where I tend to go for cheap-ish chinos and the like when I am "rocking" the "business casual" look.
· credit card purchase · awesome · funny · informative · omgwtf
Skype App
Without video on the iPhone, our old friend Skype is more Lionel Richie than Lady Ga Ga, but you takes what you can gets...
Documents To Go® Premium App
Handy if you need to quickly edit a MS Office document on your iPhone/Pad. The "Premium" version is probably overkill, unless you are really into Powerpoint.
Nike+ GPS App
Not too bad - certainly more functional than the built-in version for iPhones/iPods. The GPS is a little "quirky" however, and I have been surprised to see my route include the occasional 200m jump to the next block and back! I just don't know my own power!
· app from iTunes
awesome · funny (1) · informative (2) · omgwtf
Médecins Sans Frontières
There is a lot of really horrible shit happening in the world. Maybe it's just me, but things seem to be getting even worse lately for those less fortunate than us lucky first-world consumers here on Blippy...
The work of the many brave doctors, nurses and other medical volunteers who form Médecins Sans Frontières is crucial to alleviating and addressing the suffering of those barely hanging-on in places that are war-torn, flood/earthquake-ravaged or just plain hellish.
Even better, these folks are secular - so they relive suffering without inflicting their imaginary friends on the vulnerable.
· credit card purchase · awesome (2) · funny · informative · omgwtf
beverlynoelle Good work man :)
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition App
This game totally takes me back decades to the early 90's. It was a simpler time, when a (much) younger me would sit up all night sweating over puzzle games like this. We didn't even have the interwebs back then, so getting hints was MUCH harder (well, we did have a thing called "bulletin boards" or "BBS"s, but then an asteroid came from the skies and all the dino- er - I digress...).
What's more, something that fully taxed my old i286 now runs in enhanced glory on my little friend the iPad.
Ain't progress grand?
· $5.99 app from iTunes
Words With Friends App
Between you and me - I'm just a little addicted to this game. A work colleague and I challenge each other 24/7 for WwF supremacy!
· app from iTunes
VLC Media Player App
It's ok, but would be more impressive if it allowed connection to streams and servers like the normal version of VLC...
· app from iTunes
Remote App
Nothing impresses guests more than controlling a 12,000+ song iTunes library from the comfort of an iPhone...
bturner Haha. Agreed.
Epic Citadel App
WOW! If you have an iPhone 4 (or even an iPad), download this free app and be amazed at the incredible realtime 3D graphics.
This isn't actually a game, it's just a demo by the developer of their new 3D engine - but I can't wait until they release their first fully-fledged game!
Gymboss Interval Timer App
Meh - yeah it's free, but gosh it's crappy.
Though, it's just functional enough that I haven't bother looking for a better solution to interval timing for my cool down stretches after exercising.
· app from iTunes
FastEver App
I only need the free version as I probably add 1 or 2 items per month, but still find it very handy for storing a picture of the label of a wine I'm enjoying out for later purchase...
TripView Sydney Lite App
Best timetable program for public transport in Sydney - the developer is always improving and adding new features.
Don't leave home without it!
· app from iTunes
Build a Snowman App
It's fun, it's addictive - and sure it might tip robbers off when you're not home, but I just can't stop!
· app from iTunes
trismc If I am going to be burgled, it might as well be by a fashionista!
PS: Make sure to "check-in" on 4sq when you're here!
Words With Friends App
Great fun if you have a buddy to play this against - or you can challenge strangers around the world.
ASICS RUnning Waist Pouch
Small and light, keeps the sweat outta your stuff, plus it has a nice tight internal key pocket to stop jingling...
· $29.99 credit card purchase
impulsebuyer nice! where'd you pick this up?
trismc They were selling them when I picked up my race kit for the Sydney Running Festival, but that was a temporary store. If you're in Australia I think they also sell them at Rebel Sports.
impulsebuyer I'm definitely in America, but thank you! The search continues...
impulsebuyer right on @john. just copped.
jacq doesn't waist pouch = fanny pack?
trismc Yes - but calling it that makes us Australians giggle uncontrollably!
(Maybe because we're upside down, we also get back and front mixed up?)
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