I’m not feeling very happy about it but I’d like to say it anyway.
Mike Williams
A Few Words About Love
I don’t usually discuss this type of thing on my site but I just want to say that I’ve been without the woman I love for several months now.
For my friends and family that keep asking, no. I am not ok. My heart aches every day that I’m without the one I love, my soulmate, my everything.
I don’t see that this empty feeling will ever just “go away” or that I may just move on and forget about the one lady that knows me better than anyone.
I love her very much. I think about her every single day.
I miss my baby.
Sorry. I just had to get that out there.
April Update
Well, a whole lot of stuff is going on around here this month. Minecraft is taking up a lot of my free time but I am going through a bunch of audiobooks in the process. I am also reading Kindle books too.
I listen to books while I’m building a world in Minecraft. It works.
I plan on keeping notes on work related stuff as we go into a major upgrade. This is exciting for me. I love updating software so this is right up my alley. More on that to follow…
Come on warm weather!
Minecraft & Me
I’m not sure what prompted me to do so but about a week ago I decided to get Minecraft for xbox One. It looked interesting and I was willing to learn the ropes and start playing.
Then, I discovered “creative” mode. No attacks, no problems, just build build build.
That was right up my alley. That is all I’ve been doing for a week and it is amazingly fun!
I’m currently building a modern city within an island chain. It is called Weirdville.
I always seem to be the Johnny come lately when it comes to video games.
Minecraft has been around for.ever.
GamerTag Change
First of all, I can’t believe that Microsoft charges 9.99 to change your gamertag.
Second, I paid it and changed my tag from MacDaddySrGamer to CaptainNukko.
I have no idea why that name came to me but it sure beats the old one.
I have no idea why I do what I do. Don’t judge me.
Bookworm
Yes. The sidebar is correct. I am literally reading two books at the same time. One is a series on audible and the other is Kindle.
I have a reading problem. I know.
The Case of the Activation Unlock Tool
I’ve seen many pundits crying this weekend about Apple’s decision to remove the website that checks to see if an iOS device has been unlocked before you buy one from a 3rd party. I mean…crying. Like, “what do I do now?” and “How am I supposed to verify that Activation Lock has been turned off before I buy something online from a stranger?” Gee, let me think…
In one quick move, Apple has put a damper on 3rd party selling of Apple iOS devices. Quite brilliant when you think about it. This must have been an incredible tool for folks who steal iOS devices too. Pundits don’t seem to see the world beyond their keyboards unfortunately so most of the articles I’ve read this weekend where all about how this negatively impacts them.
My guess would be that a lot of the serial numbers that were used on the Activation Check site were actually reported stolen. I have to believe that Apple has a database of those serial numbers. Does Apple have a legal right to report the IP addresses of those lookups if they are linked to a stolen device? I have to believe they do. Lets assume for a second that as of this post, they do not.
Perhaps, they took the site down to add functionality that does just that.
In any event, Apple is always striving to expand the customer experience so if you think they are doing something to purposely adversely affect you, the user, then you are probably only fooling yourself.
I’m betting they are working on something that will make the experience better and help catch a few thieves along the way.
(image from macrumors.com)
Update: It seems that there was a pretty good reason for taking this down. Damn, I’m good.
3-D Printers Can Kill
This is not a joke. Apparently, they can give off enough CO2 to kill you if you don’t have adequate ventilation.
The source said that the couple was using a laser 3-D printer that was venting into their residence. Symptoms and signs consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning were found in their bodies.
You can read the story here.
Migraine Relief?
I found this gem on lancasteronline.com…
Early in 2016, Consylman, 39, heard of an ear piercing that could help her migraines. Called a daith piercing, it passes through the ear’s innermost cartilage. Some say the piercing helps alleviate chronic migraines, with certain individuals praising the piercing’s power for eliminating their headaches altogether.
You can read the rest here…
A Very Cool Place to Live
Found this on wgal.com website…
There are places in this world that are so surreal and beautiful that when you first see photos of them you naturally assume they must be from a movie set. But while the tiny town of Giethoorn in northern Holland may look like it was built for a film based on a children’s fairytale, this enchanted neighborhood that’s built upon a network of narrow canals is actually completely real.
More pictures if you following the link above…
