Does anyone remember the classic Mac (later Windows too) space “RPG” Escape Velocity by Ambrosia Software? It’s gameplay was based on the basic “astroids style” overhead spaceship controls plus an addictive ship upgrade system, interstellar missions, and interesting stories. I feel a new Escape Velocity could be a great fit on the iPhone with controls tweaked for...

I submitted a transaction dispute (of the $500 deposit Phil Backman refuses to refund) to my bank yesterday and I got this response. Let’s hope this ends quickly and in my favor… We received your Transaction Dispute for your Credit/Debit Card.   In most cases, following account investigation, you may receive credit, typically within 4 business days, until completed research. You...

Thanks to “Spiritinthesky” on the MacThemes forums for the link. See what songs were at the top of the charts the day you were born: http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthdayno1 Me (Dec 14th 1984) US: Out Of Touch - Daryl Hall & John Oates (“Great vid” lol, I kinda like the song.) UK: Do They Know It’s Christmas? - Band Aid (Wow bad hair!) AU: I Just Called To...

While trying to find the best file solution for my iPod Touch I purchased both applications to make sure I wasn’t missing out on anything. Both apps are for uploading/downloading and viewing files on your iPhone / iPod Touch wirelessly via WiFi; in a sense turning your iPhone into a wireless flash drive plus allowing you to view and manage the files directly on the iPhone itself. ...

My girlfriend wanted me to make a wish list so she could start shopping/planning for my birthday (in Dec) and Christmas. So here’s what I can think of. Gadgets & Software: 16GB iPhone 3G Adobe CS4 or CS3 used “Design Standard” (for personal use; my job has software) Logitech Harmony Remote (for my PS3, 360, 5.1 sound, and TV) 2nd Playstation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless...

A warning to everyone interested in dealing with Phil Bachman Toyota in Johnson City, TN. I’ve had a $500 deposit down with them since June 19th to order me a Scion xD, nearly 2 and a half months later, (not 100% the dealership’s fault, xD’s are in short supply right now) and after maybe one phone call from them that entire time to say “we are still looking and...

The 3rd Toyota dealership (I emailed) just called saying that they don’t have any xD’s but they don’t have a doc fee and that they’d like my business if they can find me an xD. I told them that if they could find me an xD and pay less with them, they could have my business. So I’m waiting to hear back from the 1st and maybe 3rd dealership (since they don’t have...

I emailed the two other dealers in the area and one called back saying they had one on the lot! However it’s got the same spoiler as the car the first dealer… The salesman suggested I didn’t really need an alarm system and I should get the spoiler instead. This got me thinking.. So I called the first dealer (since I have $500 down with them) to see if they could still get me the...

The dealership called today saying they have a grey 2009 xD coming in (my 2nd color choice). I was already thinking “so what’s the catch” (after waiting since the end of May) when he says “…but it’s got an extra $400 spoiler option that you didn’t want”. It took me a moment to reply that I hadn’t budgeted for that extra while thinking about...