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iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Case (RED)

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:42:05 -0400

My iSkin Vibes case for the Blackberry Storm arrived yesterday, and here are some photos of it and my initial impressions.

It’s a new product from iSkin, who are well known for their iPhone and iPod cases, and are now offering the same stylish and protective cases for various BlackBerry models, including the Storm.

The iSkin Vibes is a semi-rigid case, with a rubbery feel that is slightly grippy. However, it has a smooth feel which doesn’t seem to attract dust or lint in my pocket. The camera portion of the Storm is completely covered and protected with a clear portion of the case. The speaker is also covered, but I haven’t noticed much reduction in volume. Perhaps the material in that area of the case is slightly thinner than the rest? Whatever the reason, it seems to be loud enough.

The buttons are useable through the case, and I like that the charge port is covered with a flap, keeping the dust out but still letting me charge it when it’s in the case.

The colour is pretty vibrant. My friend remarked that it kind of looks like “Rogers” red. :) I like that it’s translucent so you can see the BlackBerry logo through the back of the case.

Anyhow, I’m pretty happy with how it covers the edges and the corners at the top and bottom, giving it a bit more protection than my case-mate “Barely There” case.

I think I’m turning into a case junkie. Sigh.

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Top Front

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Left Side Front

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Bottom Front

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Right Side Front

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Top Back

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Back Left

iSkin Vibes Blackberry Storm Back Right

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If i wanted to blog from my BlackBerry...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:12:41 -0400

If I wanted to blog from my BlackBerry I might choose tumblr. They have a pretty nice app, but I would suggest one improvement: use the BlackBerry autocorrect and spell check. I am lazy. I have gotten used to not capitalizing the first letter of every sentence. I don’t put in apostrophes in words like don’t.

It’s the little things.

sincere, unintended comedy

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:15:20 -0400

DW: (reading) “Whoever loves God must also love his brother. From 1 John 4:21”

the Comic: (thoughtfully) But who is God’s brother?

ROFL

Like some horrifying jar of aliens...

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:34:08 -0400

It’s really just jasmine tea in the fridge.

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Stuck in traffic

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:23:26 -0400

Boo urns.

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unhelpful primustel support person

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:54:14 -0400

I just got off the phone with a very unhelpful internet support person at primus. Basically I got a new router, and I forgot my PPPoE password. After waiting on hold for about 15 minutes, this is the conversation that transpired:

I said, Hi, I am setting up a new router, and I forgot my PPPoE password, can you look it up for me?

HE TOLD ME that instead of “calling us every day” that I should call the router company and get them to take the PPPoE off, and use DHCP. And that the password is already built into the router.

Uh huh.

I told him that my current router, the one that I’m replacing, uses PPPoE to connect.

He said, well, we don’t do that anymore, you should switch to use the modem, it causes less problems for you and for us.

I said, did you push an update over the network to my modem, or do I need a new modem?

He said, No, it’s been like that since day one.

Uh huh.

I am still incredulous.

This is what happens when you call the general support number listed on my invoice.

There is a separate technical support number, which I probably should have called instead.

Somewhat frustrated, I decided to contact support via the internet and we’ll see what happens with the support ticket. I’m not in the mood to talk to someone now, anyway… >:(

A rainy day at Olson

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:21:23 -0400

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Visiting Anna Olson's bakery

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:12:38 -0400

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Brown Rice Linguini with Smoked Ham and Rainbow Swiss Chard

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:05:43 -0400

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Hanging out in the car...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:26:56 -0400

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Pocari Sweat needs to go back to product naming school...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:16:37 -0400

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Tomato plants planted, finally.

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:21:30 -0400

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my reflections on tragedy

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:45:32 -0400

This Sunday we heard about preventing a tragic end, spiritually speaking. Taking lesson from the history of ancient Israel, whose blatant rebellion against God lead them to be attacked and overtaken by Assyria.

Amidst the instructions to seek God’s will, to be on God’s side, and to pay attention to warning signs, was the final idea that God never abandons His people. Even though you may be going through something tragic right now, God has tnot abandoned you. You are not as far away as you think.

It came to mind that sometimes God may allow tragedy, in fact if it is a consequence of our own behaviour He must allow it. Our actions are not without consequence, and if they lead to spiritual bankruptcy then that’s where we’ll end up.

More difficult to reconcile is the fact that tragedy sometimes happens despite our most earnest and heartfelt attempts to stay on God’s side. A tragic turn of events can befall the most faithful individual.

Under such circumstances we must not blame ourselves, for what were we to do? Nor can we blame God, who is not the author or designer of these tragedies. If a child falls and scrapes her knee, her father comes and picks her up off the ground and hugs her. He tends to her scrape, then bandages it, and sends her on her way again, back to her adventure. So too does God pick us up, hug us, bandage our wounds, and sends us onwards to complete the next phase of our journey.

Vietnamese style turkey meatballs

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:20:45 -0400

No breadcrumbs either, so they’re wheat free!

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Just testing out the bb tumblr app.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:23:43 -0400

Just testing out the bb tumblr app.

Stir fry pork and cucumber with cold broccoli and cauliflower soup

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:31:32 -0400

Dinner at our place, lovingly prepared by my awesome DW.

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Looking for a last minute Father's Day gift? Don't get me this...

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:13:54 -0400

I’m sure whoever Pecksniff is he’s a right jolly fellow, but really? Pecksniffs?
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CUSTOM IKEA Dinner

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:22:36 -0400

Potatoes and steamed vegetables. Conveniently wheat free, egg free, dairy free and nut free!
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Doors Open Toronto - at the Subway Repair Shop

Sat, 23 May 2009 18:19:40 -0400

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My budding photog

Sat, 23 May 2009 18:12:42 -0400

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