We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know...insane.

Willow ,'Showtime'


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aurelia - Oct 05, 2011 5:21:02 pm PDT #18014 of 25501
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

It seems I need a new modem. Suggestions?

Actually, the old modem just needs the power switch replaced. Is that something a Best Buy or other shop could/would do?


Jon B. - Oct 05, 2011 5:56:31 pm PDT #18015 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Modem? Like for dial-up?


aurelia - Oct 05, 2011 7:18:18 pm PDT #18016 of 25501
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

DSL


Polter-Cow - Oct 05, 2011 9:36:30 pm PDT #18017 of 25501
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Godfuckingdammit. It managed to download the entire inbox and THEN get the error, so now it won't actually, you know, download new e-mail. I don't know what is going on. I was so close. So close.


Jon B. - Oct 06, 2011 4:57:49 am PDT #18018 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

DSL

Ahh, sorry, I've only ever used a cable modem that was supplied by the provider.

Unrelated, I'm looking for a small boombox or micro-stereo for the nursery(!). Something that'll play CDs as well as as iPod hookup would be nice. For the iPod, an aux input is fine; I don't need a proper dock. Any suggestions?


Jessica - Oct 06, 2011 5:46:10 am PDT #18019 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

For the kids' room we just have an old pair of computer speakers and plug the iPod into the headphone jack. Lo-tech, but it works.


Jon B. - Oct 06, 2011 10:54:22 am PDT #18020 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Oooh, I think I do have some old speakers in the attic. Thanks, Jessica!


Atropa - Oct 07, 2011 9:01:12 am PDT #18021 of 25501
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I feel so geeky and up-to-the-minute: I ordered my iPhone 4s last night, and Pete is on the phone with the (very nice!) AT&T person ordering his and changing my plan to a family plan.

This means Pete will start texting. And possibly stop complaining about people texting instead of calling.


Toddson - Oct 07, 2011 10:00:11 am PDT #18022 of 25501
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

The complaining is a FEATURE, not a bug.


NoiseDesign - Oct 07, 2011 10:50:27 am PDT #18023 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

I ordered my 4S last night as well.