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Re: Exclusive: T-Mobile Won’t Make Sprint Customers Change Their Plans

pfmonaco — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:52:47 -0000

Similar experience here... it's all lies and T-Mo apparently doesn't give their agents any latitude.

Re: downdetector.com/status/twitter

pfmonaco — Sat, 01 May 2021 05:28:53 -0000

Not receiving 2FA texts - SMS working, Number Correct

Re: downdetector.com/status/twitter

pfmonaco — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:35:33 -0000

Twitter and Instagram doesn't seem to be sending 2-Factor codes via SMS for me. Previously logged in devices show correct number and I've confirmed my SMS is working. I can't log in with different devices.

Re: Traditional vs. electronic: FDA considers regulation for e-cigarettes

pfmonaco — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:40:57 -0000

Why can't parents just teach their own kids? If you feel something is wrong or bad you enforce the "because mom said so" rule and hope they maintain your values as they grow up. If you believe something is unhealthy and the government says otherwise you probably wouldn't change your mind in that case either.

Re: Traditional vs. electronic: FDA considers regulation for e-cigarettes

pfmonaco — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:38:03 -0000

Oh please, there's just three ingredients used in e-juice all well documented. As for metal particulates from the heated coils... I bet you'll find the same in the bread you put in your toaster. Minus the nicotine the eliquid can be created with ingredients found in most grocery stores.

Re: ‘Vape’ Is The Word Of The Year. Here’s Why That’s A Bad Thing.

pfmonaco — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:13:25 -0000

I'm always wondering about those that disagree with vaping... what skin do they have in the game? I can under stand the anti-smoke, anti-alcohol, anti-drug crowd. Typically either themselves or someone close is negatively effected by it. But those that simply hate vaping... I just don't get it. Perhaps they've quit smoking through other methods and are jealous of our smoker-like social clique we still enjoy?

Re: Steve's 2 Cents: scanner options

pfmonaco — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:31:27 -0000

It's not in my area yet so haven't tried it first hand but have noticed "scanit" hotspot now showing up on my Android.

I'm with you though, will probably stick to the ScanIT device provided not only for the security and comfort but also battery life. I can't imagine my device lasting a full-on shopping trip with the camera scanning away all the time, not to mention it would be cumbersome to switch between apps if you wanted to use a comparison shopping application or maybe that's what they're trying to prevent?

I wouldn't mind seeing some sort of ScanIt companion app where you could share a shopping list from your phone and have it guide your in-store navigation or perhaps track the frequency that you buy certain items and have it intelligently suggest it to you,

In any case, it's great seeing these types of applications developed and explored.

Re: http://mediacrisis.net/post/1408371190

pfmonaco — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:41:06 -0000

Great post. Getting people to see things from your perspective. FWIW I've always labeled you as that "Cool Goth Design Chick on Twitter"

Re: The Worst Twitter Auto-DMs In Human History

pfmonaco — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:20:21 -0000

I used to be guilty myself. I rotated links to my other profiles in an auto-DM. Results were negligible, certainly I was annoying more people then I was attracting.

The only conceivable use I can see for an auto DM is if you are operating a known twitter bot or auto post account... perhaps traffic, weather, etc. where a link to a main site may be appropriate.

Re: Microsoft Invention Lets You Insert Batteries in Any Direction

pfmonaco — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:49:21 -0000

This could be done with a bridge rectifier as well.. a circuit design that has been around for a while. This is just a mechanical way of doing it which relies on battery design standards which aren't always so standard.

Re: Garin.tv – Video Blog Episode #1

pfmonaco — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:15:51 -0000

Oh I'm not disagreeing with you just beginning to think the demise of Twitter isn't all that far away and something new and shiny is about ready to emerge. I'm finding my conversations shift more and more towards Facebook each day especially with the iPhone and Blackberry apps that give full functionality on the road.

But I'm not ready to abandon twitter yet. It's still the king public broadcast model and great for live events such as tweetups, Podcamps and the like. It's just that with the proliferation of spam and marketers the semi-private facebook model is beginning to draw more appeal as is video based platforms which the marketers haven't fully figured out yet.

Re: Garin.tv – Video Blog Episode #1

pfmonaco — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:00:22 -0000

Good stuff, gave me a few things to add to the watch list.. Twitter rocks but not so much anymore... looks life facebook is slowily taking over that role but I'm not giving up the tweets anytime soon.. @pfmonaco their a (and just about everwhere!) Peace!

Re: PodCamp NH 2009 Attendee Feedback

pfmonaco — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:03:56 -0000

Overall very satisfied with the whole event, no complaints with the event itself. If I *had* to nit-pick I thought the timing of the local accommodations links cut it a bit close to the event date, but heck.. we can all Google a hotel right? Well organized and everyone did a wonderful job! Also impressed with the questions the participants had for the various presenters. And how can we forget ROCK SOLID WI-FI! WOW! Big ups to the NHS IT dept!

Re: TweetLater.com Changing Its Name To SocialOomph.com

pfmonaco — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:29:22 -0000

Awesome! Interesting how I was just outlineing a future blogpost about how we need to be less twitter-centric and more fluid as the ebb and flow of this media continues to evolve.

Re: Partial TweetLater Outage Due To Twitter Denial Of Service Attack

pfmonaco — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:26:29 -0000

Boo! Was counting on RSS_Feed update as well as PING.FM updates to use TweetLater to updated Facebook / FriendFeed / Brightkite. Perhaps with future events you'd consider only shutting down twitter feed, possibly toggle the pause flag on them and allow RSS and Ping.FM to continue? With PodcampBoston this weekend was especially counting on some help w/automation even if Twitter remained down.

Re: Twitter Changes “From” Display

pfmonaco — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:26:59 -0000

For those of you that object to "From API" or potentially future "From Tweetlater" you can always set up a dedicated Ping.fm account in your TweetLater profile to forward your scheduled tweets which may be a bit more benign to the average follower.

If I were to ever be "called to task" for using Tweetlater or accused of using a spammer tool I would highlight the TweetCockpit management aspects and anti-spam filter/follow features.

Re: PC Based Recording Studio

pfmonaco — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:12:08 -0000

You may also want to look at some of the less expensive mixing boards with USB outputs. These start just over $100. The advantage is as you grow you can accommodate multiple inputs (mic the guitar, drum machine, etc.) and allow you to run an amplifier that is isolated from the computer. Unless you're using a high-end PC/Mac you could run into an issue with lag when recording a secondary track over an existing track. An external mixer will give you a few options to work around this. Of course as with everything in life, the more you spend the more features and options you'll have.

Also, don't discount local music shops. Many have very affordable 2nd hand equipment that have been traded in as others grow and are usually chock full of great advice.

Re: Polishing My Mirror

pfmonaco — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:36:44 -0000

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and replying. I really must update this blog and post about some of the great benefits I've recently received. My faith has much been improved seeing all the wonders that have manifested by concentrating on the core practice. I've even seen changes within my district.

Re: Holy Wars in Buddhism

pfmonaco — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:34:48 -0000

Believe me, I want to hang in there. I often wonder if we have a district specific issue. Some of our members go as far as reverse engineering the work schedule of potential shakubuku's and showing up at their (retail) jobs to encourage them. To me, this boarders on stalking. If I were approached in such a way I doubt I would have found this Buddhism appealing.

Talking about it within the group and mentioning my concerns only resulted in a visit from our "Soka Spirit Zone Leader" - Now just that fact that such a position exists scares the heck out of me! Visions of WWI "minister of propaganda" quickly fill my head. Now I attended the Soka Spirit meeting and was very frank with my views. Unfortunatly she just spouted the party line and wouldn't deviate from her scripted answers. It was like interviewing a presidential candidate through a press secretary. The answers were very deliberate and preformated.

I would have to say that this one meeting was pivital in swaying my opinions to the negative side entirely. The SGI is my one fundamental darkenss that has risen as a result of my daimoku to change things.

On numerous occations I have attempted to spark interest in performing some type of high visibility civic activty to draw attention to our group. City clean-up, grafitti removal. you know the kind of stuff everyone agrees is a good cause. Response has been minimal and most are afraid to do it "without permission" of the SGI. I then suggestion we wear generic "Buddhists for Beauty" shirts to not give the impression that it was an officially sanctioned activity. Of course then the general response is if it's not SGI it's not worth doing. There is no selflessness in the group. If there is one think they should understand is that there are larger issue and more important causes then the SGI. (or any one individual group).

At the beginning of the year I was excited to hear about presentation of a "Humanitarian Award" at the annual kick off. Much to my dismay I discovered this award went to the district with the most new recruits. This is humanitarianism? I was expected homeless shelters, educational programs, soup kitchens.. something truely humanitarian.

The SGI appears to be turning into a multilevel network marketing program to finance their varius puplication properties. I really don't like being this bitter and seeing change and being proven wrong would be a delight. But when I chant daimoku this is what manifests. Daimoku supersedes SGI, NST and any other groups thinking.

Re: Faith and Health

pfmonaco — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:11:18 -0000

Great work on you're Faith and Health Connection site, it looks like a great resource for all. I've added you to my blog roll.

Re: New Social Networking Lifestyle Podcast

pfmonaco — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:11:00 -0000

I'm still playing with the format but I believe the first two shows have went very well. http://www.theworldismynetw...

Re: Hello world!

pfmonaco — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:39:04 -0000

and of course we have a test reply :-)