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October 24, 2006
Discriminav
To add another great GPS unit to the list today, we have Discriminav. As Seen on TV. On an unrelated note, this ifilm player is pretty cool. It's pretty sad that iFilm lost its place because some other video website was less discriminating about its content.
Posted by Bryant at 12:58 PM | Comments (0)
October 13, 2006
Connexion FREE till end of the year
Earlier this year, I hapily surfed the web miles up in the ski aboard a jet to asia. At the time, I thought that the experience was great and that it was a glimpse of the future of air travel.
In august, Boeing quickly crushed that dream of mine by announcing that they were planning on shutting down Connexion service for good due to a global lack of interest.
Today, I just received an email from Connexion that tells me that although Connexion is shuttig down at the end of the year, they will continue service until then. Furthermore, their service will be completely free.
So if you're one of the lucky few that gets to ravel overseas on a Connexion equipped plane, bring an extra battery, a airplane power adapter or both because you'll have something free to look forward to other than the great airline food.
The full text of the email is included after the jump
Dear Customer,
On August 17, 2006, the Boeing Company announced that after a detailed analysis of the Connexion by Boeing business, the company has decided to exit the high-speed broadband communications connectivity market. Boeing is now working with its customers to facilitate an orderly phase out of the Connexion by Boeing service. Passengers traveling on Internet-equipped flights will be able to use the service until it is phased out which will occur between now and the end of the year, depending on the airline. For the full text of the company's announcement click here.
Starting on Oct. 2nd, 2006, the in-flight Internet service will be free of charge.
If you have any questions about the service termination, please review the frequently asked questions listed below. You may also contact our Customer Care Center via e-mail or telephone (information listed below) with any questions or comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you shutting down?
Although the product works well and customers who have used it have a high regard for the service, the global market for the service has not developed satisfactorily and the company has decided to discontinue offering the service.
Will the service be taken over by another company? Will the service be provided by someone else?
The Connexion by Boeing service will discontinue. There are currently no plans to transition the service to another provider.
Do I need a special promotional offer to obtain free service?
No, your existing credentials can still be used to obtain free service. You will need to enter a credit card number for user validation purposes only. Your credit card will not be charged after the service becomes free on October 2nd, 2006.
When is the last day you will have service?
The service to the commercial airlines will cease at the end of the year although individual airlines may choose to terminate the service on their aircraft prior to that date.
Will service continue to be available on advertised flights?
Passengers traveling on Connexion equipped airline flights may continue to use the Connexion by Boeing service until the end of 2006, unless an airline determines that it wishes to terminate the service earlier.
What will you do with my personal information stored in your systems?
The personal data will be stored for a time to ensure customer support can be provided and transaction history requirements met. After that time, both online data and backups will be destroyed according to industry best practices for disposal of sensitive information.
What will happen to my stored personal account information?
Any information provided to Connexion by Boeing during user registration will be under strict protection by The Boeing Company in accordance with the privacy terms and conditions of the service and will not be shared with any third party.
I have a Connexion by Boeing promotional card good for a discount, free minutes, or a free flight. Is it still valid?
You may continue to use any non-expired discount card while the service remains activated. When the free service period begins, in no event shall a combination of service discounts or free service result in a balance due to any user. Once the service is terminated, cards may not be redeemed or exchanged.
Posted by Bryant at 11:06 AM | Comments (7)
March 30, 2006
LOST: Blast Door Map
Posted by Jesse at 02:22 PM | Comments (2)
January 11, 2006
Chuck Norris Responds
So you've probably checked out the chuck norris fact generator .
Apparently, so has Chuck Norris. Really who didn't see this coming. Because "Chuck Norris sees everything" and "Chuck Norris Invented the Internet". He's posted an official reply on his website.
I'm aware of the made up declarations about me that have recently begun to appear on the Internet and in emails as "Chuck Norris facts." I've seen some of them. Some are funny. Some are pretty far out. Being more a student of the Wild West than the wild world of the Internet, I'm not quite sure what to make of it. It's quite surprising. I do know that boys will be boys, and I neither take offense nor take these things too seriously. Who knows, maybe these made up one-liners will prompt young people to seek out the real facts as found in my recent autobiographical book, "Against All Odds?" They may even be interested enough to check out my novels set in the Old West, "The Justice Riders," released this month. I'm very proud of these literary efforts.
Posted by Bryant at 03:48 PM | Comments (1)
October 27, 2005
What grinds my gears update
Looks like profit reports are rolling in for gas companies. Conoco Phillips announced an 89% increase in profits from last year. Mobil is expected to announce record breaking profits tomorrow.
The oil companies are definitely suspect, but what do we do? Tax the oil companies? Force them to build more refineries? Regulate gas prices?
In happier news, looks like Sheehan decided not to tie herself up, but instead decided to lie down. Jailarity soon ensued.
Posted by Bryant at 01:17 AM | Comments (0)
September 22, 2005
LOST: Meaning of the numbers....
ok i like LOST on abc a whole lot and i think i found out what the numbers mean on the show. go this post on abc.com message board... its pretty darn good.
further proof this might be right... go to http://oceanicflight815.com/
click on the bar code and type: theislandiswaiting
read the script page that shows up... this site is run by the LOST producers.
lastly in the end of season one there was mention that the twins in the boat were signifigant...
wow.... crazy stuff enjoy...
Posted by Jesse at 12:27 AM | Comments (1)
July 23, 2005
Ah Sadly it's not true
Saw this picture on the internet, Sadly it's not true, but yet another photoshop. What is funny though is that this Justin Spaeth Kid does look a lot like Peter Griffin.
A Link to another photo of Justin
Posted by Bryant at 02:13 AM | Comments (1)
May 29, 2005
Business School Hack Followup
Here's a followup to the story that was posted before about the business school kids who had hacked in to see if they had gotten accepted to school. Looks like some of them were able to explain their way back in.
Posted by Bryant at 12:59 PM | Comments (1)
March 04, 2005
Video: Male Cheerleaders and Cheerleading
so i tracked down the site from my pervious entry and the cheerleading goodness only gets better. Since the site is all flash i cant direct link to the goodness but watch the movie trailer and under bounus materials "the den scene"... very funny if youve been a male cheerleader or even if your merely a common reader of bryantchoug.com... oh wait im the only one for both of those... oh well....
Posted by Jesse at 07:07 PM | Comments (1)
January 23, 2005
Silo House Picture
Submitted from a reader:
I took this picture of the Silo House being constructed along the same highway as the truck in the tree. Thought I'd click on your INTERACT link.
Posted by Bryant at 02:08 AM | Comments (0)
November 06, 2004
Crazy Chicken is Back
last time he would comply to your every command. this time he is taking no crap and beating the snot out of everything... the chicken is back...
Posted by Jesse at 01:09 PM | Comments (0)
November 05, 2004
Unloved
I feel un-loved. I don't have a Brycon.
also ...
Ihaveatwelveinchpenis.com or Ihaveatwelveinchcock.com
and
Ihavea12inchpenis.com or Ihavea12inchcock.com
are avalible for those that want that domain.
Posted by Hux at 12:19 PM | Comments (0)
September 28, 2004
Wicked Cool.
whoaaa. $200,000 for space travel a lil too steep. a company (Zero Gravity) that is FAA aproved is charging less than $3,000 per flight. in each flight you get several 30 second expriences of weightlessness exactly like how they flimed apollo 13.
Posted by Jesse at 08:34 PM | Comments (0)
North Korea Has Nukes
nothing funny here just a whole lotta scary.
Posted by Jesse at 12:55 PM | Comments (1)
September 09, 2004
What is the Final Episode of Ken Jennings?
Jeopardy recently started up its new season with Ken Jennings getting his 39th win.
We've been following this mormon wonderboy since he started his little streak. He's been answering questions on jeopardy at superhuman pace.
Since Jeopardy is not a live show but a show taped in front of a live audience, there are ways to find out how many episodes Ken Jennings really won.
Through the use of the internet and some sleuthing, I was able to get this answer. If you'd like to know more, follow the link to read the extended entry. If you'd rather not spoil it, continue to watch Jeopardy and enjoy the ride.
Now I have some questions for Ken Jennings and Jeopardy:
Who is this new wonderboy that beat Ken Jennings? Are we going to see this genius go on for 100 episodes? Did he lose on final jeopardy? Now that sponsors know what the last episode is, are the prices of commercials going to go up? What's next for Ken Jennings?
We are fairly certain that Ken Jennings' last episode was his 75th game with around 2.5 million dollars.
We have newsday that is reporting this.
as well as a blog of someone who knows someone who went to the taping.
Ken is supposed to donate around 250,000 dollars to the mormon church i would guess then.
Posted by Bryant at 02:44 AM | Comments (2)
September 07, 2004
Jeopardy Jugernaut
the new seaon of Jeopardy started today and once again Ken Jennings has decided to make people look foolish..
Posted by Jesse at 01:07 PM | Comments (0)
August 18, 2004
boring schmoring...
after you see these pics any ill feelings toward the olympics will be laughed away...
Posted by Jesse at 02:18 PM | Comments (1)
August 16, 2004
Results of Olympic Advertising
I posted earlier about the lack of advertising for the Olympics. Now the olympics are upon us and it seems like NBC is shoveling the events on us 24 hours a day, but I still don't know what to watch. Every now and then i'll stay and watch for a few minutes, but there isn't much staying power.
A few things I've noticed.
1. Where's the new technology? I haven't seen any new places where they've hidden cameras or any new camera angles we haven't seen before.
2. Where are the fans? Granted I don't expect the gymnastics to bring in packed crowds, but it seems like all the events have been hurting. (1st news source | 2nd news source)
3. Where are the always popular exhibition games? They should have brought in NASCAR or naked street luge.
I hate to say this, but anything short of a terrorist attack and this is going to be a boring and uneventful olympics.
Posted by Bryant at 03:33 AM | Comments (0)
August 09, 2004
Real Computer Security
If you're really worried about computer security, I would recommend not getting a Kensington Cable Lock.
Some "security company" is trying to sell a guide that shows how to get past one of those pesky locks in under a minute.
Well I'm all about getting the tip for free. After using this innovative knowledge tool called the internet, I was able to find out how using a paper clip and a pair of scissors you can defeat the kensington cable lock.
The Guide
1. Take a pair of scissors and put it into the rectangular hole on the lock.
2. Twist the scissors so that the lock starts moving to the open position,
3. Gently press in on each pin until you feel it lock in place.
4. Turn the lock all the way around
5. Take laptop
6. Leave thank you note.
Apparently Kensington's warranty will not cover your loss because there is no damage to the lock. if you're going to leave your laptop in the open, at least get a lock with an alarm with a motion sensor.
Posted by Bryant at 10:12 AM | Comments (0)
August 04, 2004
Get your own Roller Coaster
Now you can buy your very own roller coaster from CoasterDynamix. We March, now it's finally shipping.
Your coaster is available to you for the mere price of 500 dollars.
Posted by Bryant at 01:54 PM | Comments (0)
August 03, 2004
Sweetening the Deal
In order to encourage you to sign up,
I am offering 5 dollars via paypal for the next 4 people who complete free flat screen offers.
I am offering 5 dollars via paypal for the next 3 people who complete free ipod offers.
Let's help each other out people.
Posted by Bryant at 02:01 AM | Comments (0)
July 14, 2004
The million dollar man
ken jennings has passed one million dollars on Jeopardy. that is 30 some odd straight wins for the man. how on earth does he do it?
Posted by Jesse at 01:03 PM | Comments (0)
June 22, 2004
Milk and Cereal Song revisited : In honor of our most popular post ever!
yes its true yours truly did make the most popular post for this site ever! and if you search google for "milk and cereal song" we come up on the main page! so to honor this "best-post-ever" ive complied some more milk and cerael song links:
All versions of the song that i know of:
the song link
asian version
lyrics
we even come up again on the second google page!
animation style milk and cereal
some foreigners i think englishmen (noah's favorite since he is there)
Yoda Style(this one wouldn't play on my computer might on yours)
these guys arent even trying...
and im spent if you have the links to any other versions of the song please either email us or post them in the comments...
wow thats a lot of jesse "brycons" on the right hand side...
Posted by Jesse at 07:45 PM | Comments (31)
June 08, 2004
Hard Core Spelling Bee Video
Here's a link to the video of the trooper who passed out while spelling and then stood back up and continued at the National Spelling Bee.
What bothers me is how nobody reacts. A boy passes out on stage. Everyone gasps, but nobody bothers to check him out or help him back up. Then the boy very solemnly continues.
Who are these people?
Posted by Bryant at 01:40 PM | Comments (0)
May 17, 2004
Electronic voting that doesn't work
American Idol, the popularity contest that Sir Elton John has called racist May have another serious flaw: the voting system sucks. Each night the show is aired, there is a 2 hour window in which people are encouraged to phone in as often as possible to vote for their favorite vocalist. Apparently American Idol is losing votes. and not just a few, but millions of votes. Apparently, the existing pipes just can't handle the raging flow of calls from teenage schoolgirls.
Apparently it gets dirtier. There's money to be made. Now that you can bet on anything online, people are betting for who's going to be stay on and win, and then using technology to swing the vote. People are using autodialers and software to automatically place thousands of phone calls to swing the votes. In another scam, a company bought up phone numbers similar to the American Idol phone numbers and then had messages that told people to dial a 1-900 number to vote.
Oh I can't wait till the Presidential voting system goes electronic.
Posted by Bryant at 01:21 AM | Comments (1)
May 01, 2004
An Mp3 player that Bearly fits in your hand
I guess this is more geared towards the ladies in the audience. I previously reported on an mp3 player that was stuffed into a teddy bear. Now here's another version that's smaller so you can actually carry it around with you if you so desire.
Posted by Bryant at 11:10 PM | Comments (8)
April 27, 2004
Teachers vs. Students : The Lawsuit
It had to come to this:
The battle between teachers and students was getting way too hot. (1 | 2 | 3)
A second grade teacher has filed a lawsuit against an 11 year old student. The suit alleges that A 90 pound 11 year old, Daniel Allen, was running at an "excessive rate of speed" and "negligently and carelessly" collided with Eileen Blau. Eileen is claiming severe and multiple injuries. So she's taking this elementary school student to court. I didn't think adults were allowed to sue minors, but then again it is jersey.
Posted by Bryant at 05:21 AM | Comments (2)
April 24, 2004
The battle continues
Chalk one up for the Teachers.
The Battle between students and teachers heats up. The story is light on details, but it seems like a 63 year old teacher took a picture of one of his students because she was so ugly. The 14 year old girl got upset, and started yelling profanities and hit the "office assist" button. The teacher then ordered two boys to throw the girl out the window. The boys later said they complied because they did not want to get in trouble for not following orders.
Judging by the age of this teacher, he was probably looking to retire soon. So why not leave with a bang?
Posted by Bryant at 04:20 PM | Comments (0)
April 23, 2004
Real life Badgers?
So you've seen the Badger dance done in Flash. I personally didn't get the badger dance, but I guess a lot of people found it funny.
Apparently, some people found it a little TOO entertaining. Being from Wisconsin, I immediately realized that these in fact weren't real badgers, but real people attempting to be cartoon representations of badgers. In what seems to be the saddest abuse of the video camera and the internet, here is a video link to a group of real nerds recreating the badger dance.
Posted by Bryant at 01:46 PM | Comments (4)
Students Turn the Tables
Looks like students are fighting back against their teachers. 12 year-old Jules Gabriel has not been allowed to return to class after he carried around a peanut butter cookie as a weapon.
The class tattle tale told the teacher that Jules was carrying a snack pack of Nutter Butter and telling other students he had "something dangerous." The teacher is highly allergic to peanuts.
At least the battles have become creative. Before it was rulers on the butt and fake bomb threats. Now we have duct taping and poisoning.
Posted by Bryant at 12:11 PM | Comments (0)
April 19, 2004
lawsuits + google = a jesse style post
yeah sums it up... the only question now is what is your favorite lawsuit?
Posted by Jesse at 10:39 PM | Comments (2)
Boys and girls who cried wolf
Looks like it may not be Audrey Seiler's fault for lying to the police. She might be being influenced by Hollywood. Kevin Spacey alleged that he was beaten and mugged on the streets of London. Kevin Spacey fell for a scam where some boy came up to him and explained he needed to make a phone call to his mother. Spacey dialed the number, a woman picked up, he handed the phone over to the boy. The boy took off with the phone. Kevin Spacey tried to run after him, but tripped and bumped his head. He then went to a police station and tol d the police he was mugged. Kevin Spacey has since confessed citing Audrey as inspiration to us all.
Posted by Bryant at 01:47 PM | Comments (0)
April 13, 2004
Some work some Don't
its getting scary that there are bryantchoung.com inside jokes now. in honor of the thirty post article i give you this as an update.
and i dont wanna hear noahs whiney complaints about me googling things.
btw its noah's 23 birthday today so write him email, send him an e-hallmark card, buy him really cool presents or make fun of him in the comments section...
Posted by Jesse at 11:51 AM | Comments (5)
April 11, 2004
Never Bet on Black
I reported yesterday that a boy named Ashley was going to put his life on one roullete spin. It turns out he won't go empty handed. He put it all on red and the ball landed on 7 red. Ashley Revell will now be featured in a documentary and has got enough cash to jump start his career as a professional gambler.
Posted by Bryant at 09:38 PM | Comments (0)
April 10, 2004
Ebay Interviews:: Round2
Here we go again. Bidding starts at 99 cents. Besides 20 minutes of long distance what else can you get for 99 cents these days? Bid today to get your own brycon and interview.
Posted by Bryant at 08:38 PM | Comments (2)
April 09, 2004
Guinness is Good for You
The latest in the battle as to whether or not drinking alcohol is good for you: the benefits of drinking Guinness.
Posted by Joe at 12:41 PM | Comments (6)
April 07, 2004
Pete the Porno Puppet
This comes from a Christian website against pornography i guess this is one of their means to deter its use....
yeah you gotta see these commerials.... and dont worry Pete is against Pornography... its safe to watch...
please let me know thoughts... i recommend actually downloading them by right clicking them hitting "save target as" or just click on them and they should start playing... note it might take a minute to download them if you just click on them so just be patient...
Posted by Jesse at 07:16 PM | Comments (33)
Ouch Revisited
Looks like Edwin has started a trend of posting about human pain and suffering. But we need to remember that dogs can suffer too.
Here's a story of a 2 pound miniature terrier that was kicked 30 feet (10 yards for you metric people). What would possess anyone to treat a dog like a football is beyond me. Chad Daniel Crawford, the accused kicker looks an awful lot like Jesse if he cut his hair and grew a beard. His eyes are pure evil.
Posted by Bryant at 12:25 PM | Comments (7)