I’m setting up my new Apple TV today to replace my Mac mini in my entertainment center. So far, it’s been a breeze to get it connected to my mini and to get it on my wireless network. I’ll let you know more once it’s all set up.
Archive for the ‘reviews’ Category
Apple TV
Sunday, January 25th, 2009Speisekammer in Alameda
Monday, January 19th, 2009Great German food and great live Jazz. You can read my review on Yelp.
Customer Service Disaster
Sunday, January 18th, 2009We talked about excellent customer service on 1/17. Here’s the flip-side.
We all make mistakes but doing things that are plainly unethical, that’s different. I found this on CrunchGear. Here’s what happened:
A site called The Daily Background found evidence that Belkin Bizdev guy, Michael Bayard, is paying folks 65 cents to write good things about Belkin routers.
Here’s Belkin’s response (also from CrunchGear):
We’ve acted swiftly to remove all associated postings from the Mechanical Turk system.
We’re working closely with our online channel partners to ensure that any reviews that may have been placed due to these postings have been removed.
I wouldn’t say that they fixed the problem. Yeah, they got rid of the reviews but they didn’t mention firing the employee (which I think should be a given for something this stupid and blatantly unethical), nor did they mention refunds for customers that may have purchased the products based on the false reviews.
The moral of the story – be careful what you do on the Internet.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008Dad and I went to Fisherman’s Wharf today. It’s always nice to get fresh Dungeness crabs and clam chowder in a sour dough bread bowl. Yummy!
The sea lions were out making a bunch of noise at Pier 39.
And out in front of the In-N-Out Burger was The Bushman. This dude sits on a milk crate holding branches he cut off of a tree. He hides behind them and pops out to scare people walking by. He got us when we walked by. We wondered how he kept from getting his ass kicked. Turns out he hires a body guard. Claims to make about $60k a year. You can read about him at the link above. Pretty interesting stuff. He’s been doing this for years. It’s hilarious watching him. We sat in the In-N-Out burger watching him while we ate. BTW, In-N-Out Burger kicks ass!
Alcatraz was just as impressive the second time around as it was the first. The island was opened up so we could walk around more. The place is much smaller than you’d imagine and the cells are depressing. They’re small, damp, and cold. Few get any sunlight. It must have been terrible to have been there so close to the city, being able to hear all the life going on around you, yet knowing you were stuck in your little cell on the island.
After checking out Alcatraz, we saw the entire Miami Hurricanes football team waiting in line for their chance to see Alcatraz. They were in town to play Cal in the Emerald Bowl.
Mellow Mushroom – Great Pizza in Fort Worth, TX
Saturday, August 26th, 2006After getting a haircut in Fort Worth, I was hungry for some pizza. Sandy pointed me to Mellow Mushroom by TCU. So I headed out to to Bluebonnet Circle.
She said it would be crowded and she was right. But it was worth it. The pizza was great. The service was good. Somewhat pricey for a pizza, but it was so good I’m not complaining. I had the Kosmic Karma. The crust was kind of thick. It was chewy. The sauce was pesto. I loved it.
Their pizza choices are pretty eclectic. I’m adding Mellow Mushroom to my list of good, unique pizzas.
Time to Give a Shout Out to Amore’s in Grapevine, TX
Sunday, August 6th, 2006I’ve been going to Amore’s for years. It’s not unusual for me to go multiple times per week. The service is good, as is the food. The prices are very reasonable. I generally get a slice of cheese pizza and a salad with house dressing, but the other things on the menu are also worthy of your consideration. It’s BYOB so bring some nice wine.
Breakfast @ Savor
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006I had breakfast at Savor in San Francisco today. It was a great experiece. We talked about the Internet biz and enjoyed some yummy food.
Trader Vic’s in Emeryville, CA – Not Impressed
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006I went to dinner tonight at Trader Vic’s. It had a great view of the marina, but the food and service were average. If you go, make sure to get a window seat, otherwise there’s no point in making the trip.
Dinner @ Asena in Alameda, CA – Highly Recommended!
Monday, July 24th, 2006I went to Asena for dinner on Monday night. This place was great! It wasn’t cheap, but it wasn’t expensive either. I loved the food. It was stuff that I hadn’t had before – a blend of Italian and other Mediterranean dishes. The chef was actually out at the table talking to us. It was great to understand the dishes and how they were put together. Definitely worth a trip through the tube to Alameda.
I had seared Tuna, chilled cucumber/yogurt soup, and an incredible chilled lemon soufflet.
Tom Jones & Tower of Power, Dallas, TX, June 15, 2006
Friday, June 16th, 2006
Originally uploaded by World Wide Weber.
Carrie and I saw a great show. I took some good pics.
This was my third time seeing Tom Jones in concert over the last 10 years. He’s still got it. The guy’s an incredible performer. He can take other people’s songs and put his own spin on them. If you haven’t seen Tom Jones perform, you should.
Originally uploaded by World Wide Weber.
Tower of Power was a pleasant surprise. They kicked ass! I’d pay just to see them.
The show was at Nokia Live in Grand Prairie. It’s a great place to see a show – indoors, good sound, large video screens, and comfortable seating. There’s really not a bad seat in the house.
