Help! Microsoft Thinks I’m A Thief For Wanting My XBox Back!

Microsoft hasn’t returned Tiffany’s XBox 360 for four months because they think she is a thief, even though she has her original receipt and a credit card statement proving that she is the console’s rightful owner. Tiffany even sent a letter to Microsoft’s legal department asking how else she could prove ownership. That was 22 days ago.

Mah commutez, let me show u them

Commutin, ure doin it wrong
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I can has motorcycle?
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The bottom one is the way I went home yesterday. Westlake Dr. was actually a bit disappointing (mostly due to traffic but also because the “Radar Enforced” Speed Limit signs made me paranoid), but Spicewood Springs Rd. more than made up for it.

Most Epic Betrayal

If pigs could fly.

Geekshy

I nod to the gentleman at the end of the bar. He’s perhaps 50, a terminal businessman. His right hand on a small, silver Microsoft Optical mouse. His left hand hovers in a claw over the WASD keys. Fingers dart methodically to the function keys at the top of the cramped Lenovo keyboard.

I’m sure of it. He’s playing World of Warcraft.

How to fight splogs

At first glance, it seems like a regular blog. But look closer and you’ll see there’s something very odd about the blog’s content: It’s very familiar. Too familiar.

Innovation Scores AgainNot An MBA

Hands on: new Microsoft Live Maps improvements impressive

Microsoft’s Live Maps team has rolled out a number of improvements to the mapping service this week, including newly-improved 3D view for some cities, GPS file export, RSS feeds for neighborhoods, improved traffic mapping, and more. Google Maps should take note.

World’s smallest girl proud of her tiny size - Telegraph

World’s smallest girl proud of her tiny size - Telegraph: At just 1ft 11 in tall, she is dwarfed by her neighbour’s baby, but Jyoti Amge is 15 years old.

How I found my new job (copied from IM)

Fred: Did you feel like your time was getting short or just being pro-active?

Erik: Neither, really.

Erik: Back in January, this caught my attention when it showed up in Google Reader: http://geekaustin.org/2008/01/23/pluck-qa-engineer/

Erik: Obviously, it didn’t apply to me but I was highly amused nonetheless.

Erik: Then, in February, this showed up in the GeekAustin RSS feed: http://geekaustin.org/2008/02/19/smart-c-developer-wanted-to-get-me-free-lunch/

Erik: I honestly wasn’t looking at all (I prefer to stay at a company for a minimum of 1 year; I’ve been here 9 months) but I figured any company that would post a job listing like that must be pretty cool and hey, free lunch! ;-)

Erik: Ultimately, the person who got my resume thought I was a better fit in professional services than in engineering and I admit they were right.

Erik: The rest, as they say, is history.

Note: Minor edits have been made for clarity and to protect the innocent.

The Dangers Of Being A TV News Reporter

A highlight reel of reporters being attacked by various elements, some are classics while others you may have never seen before.

NPR: Python Cleese Offers to Write Speeches for Obama

NPR: Python Cleese Offers to Write Speeches for Obama

Locked up for smacking my son

How a slap brought police and social services in to tear a family apart…

18 Decluttering Tips to Start Conquering Your Mess

When your home is filled with clutter, trying to tackle a mountain of stuff can be quite overwhelming. So start with just five minutes.

Identical Twins’ Genes Are Not Identical

“Identical twins are identical, right? After all, they derive from just one fertilized egg, which contains one set of genetic instructions, or genome, formed from combining the chromosomes of mother and father.”

Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Body

The greatest challenge in developing a permanent exercise habit is finding motivation that lasts. It’s easy to get to the gym when you’re preparing for that big beach vacation or want to look great for your high school reunion. But what about the rest of the time?

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