Comments for Adam Jackson http://adam-jackson.net/blog Thought and Ideas from a Guy with a Blog Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:04:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on ★ Justifying an Apple iPad by How I survived for two weeks without an iPad | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/01/29/justifying-an-apple-ipad/#comment-3320 How I survived for two weeks without an iPad | Adam Jackson Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:04:37 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=779#comment-3320 [...] original iPad was released and I’ve owned one sine the very beginning. I had my doubts but I justified purchasing one anyway. Then, I spent half an hour with one while mine was being shipped. I was still not sold on [...] [...] original iPad was released and I’ve owned one sine the very beginning. I had my doubts but I justified purchasing one anyway. Then, I spent half an hour with one while mine was being shipped. I was still not sold on [...]

]]> Comment on ★ Why You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in Miami by The Low-Down, Tips, Tricks and How-To for Ultra Music Festival 2012 in Miami | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/01/18/why-you-should-attend-ultra-music-festival-2011-in-miami/#comment-3318 The Low-Down, Tips, Tricks and How-To for Ultra Music Festival 2012 in Miami | Adam Jackson Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:53:48 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1381#comment-3318 [...] guides to Ultra. You can read those if you want:Tips for Surviving Ultra Music Festival in MiamiWhy You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in MiamiMy Thoughts on Ultra Music Festival 13 in MiamiWhat I wrote in the past is still very relevant for [...] [...] guides to Ultra. You can read those if you want:Tips for Surviving Ultra Music Festival in MiamiWhy You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in MiamiMy Thoughts on Ultra Music Festival 13 in MiamiWhat I wrote in the past is still very relevant for [...]

]]> Comment on ★ Tips for Surviving Ultra Music Festival in Miami by The Low-Down, Tips, Tricks and How-To for Ultra Music Festival 2012 in Miami | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/20/tips-for-surviving-ultra-music-festival-in-miami/#comment-3317 The Low-Down, Tips, Tricks and How-To for Ultra Music Festival 2012 in Miami | Adam Jackson Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:52:53 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1972#comment-3317 [...] what to expect. I’ve written a few previous guides to Ultra. You can read those if you want:Tips for Surviving Ultra Music Festival in MiamiWhy You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in MiamiMy Thoughts on Ultra Music Festival 13 in [...] [...] what to expect. I’ve written a few previous guides to Ultra. You can read those if you want:Tips for Surviving Ultra Music Festival in MiamiWhy You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in MiamiMy Thoughts on Ultra Music Festival 13 in [...]

]]> Comment on ★ WMC and UMF 2010 – A Summary of my Trip by Why You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in Miami | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/04/02/wmc-and-umf-2010-a-summary-of-my-trip/#comment-3316 Why You Should Attend Ultra Music Festival 2011 in Miami | Adam Jackson Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:29:45 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=833#comment-3316 [...] posts:A Collection of Videos from Ultra Music Festival 2010Capturing The Moment – Making It CountWMC and UMF 2010 – A Summary of my TripKids and Partying – Why I’m Getting OldNew Beginnings Part 3 – My First VacationShare [...] [...] posts:A Collection of Videos from Ultra Music Festival 2010Capturing The Moment – Making It CountWMC and UMF 2010 – A Summary of my TripKids and Partying – Why I’m Getting OldNew Beginnings Part 3 – My First VacationShare [...]

]]> Comment on ★ Has Fasting Saved My Life… by I’m currently fasting. Here is some more info on that. | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2009/10/31/has-fasting-saved-my-life/#comment-3315 I’m currently fasting. Here is some more info on that. | Adam Jackson Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:36:11 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=593#comment-3315 [...] currently fasting. Here is some more info on that.Comments Off /**/Photo of my juices in 2009Me in 2009:On October 22nd, I started a 5-day cleansing. Well, I also never posted a follow up that showed how [...] [...] currently fasting. Here is some more info on that.Comments Off /**/Photo of my juices in 2009Me in 2009:On October 22nd, I started a 5-day cleansing. Well, I also never posted a follow up that showed how [...]

]]> Comment on ★ My Thoughts on SXSW 2011 and Beyond by A year (or more) away from Tech Conferences | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/15/my-thoughts-on-sxsw-2011-and-beyond/#comment-3314 A year (or more) away from Tech Conferences | Adam Jackson Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:07:51 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1836#comment-3314 [...] hang out with.I had a feeling though, following SXSW ’11 that I wouldn’t be going back. The post I made following the event last  year mostly recapped the great things about the show but I never signalled that next year [...] [...] hang out with.I had a feeling though, following SXSW ’11 that I wouldn’t be going back. The post I made following the event last  year mostly recapped the great things about the show but I never signalled that next year [...]

]]> Comment on ★ My Yearly Alcohol Detox by Starting my Annual Detox…now. | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/01/30/my-yearly-alcohol-detox/#comment-3313 Starting my Annual Detox…now. | Adam Jackson Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:15:43 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1630#comment-3313 [...] I have decided to kick off the annual detox a month early and I’m upping the challenge from last year in a way that seems completely impossible but is worth a shot. This is not a resolution for the new [...] [...] I have decided to kick off the annual detox a month early and I’m upping the challenge from last year in a way that seems completely impossible but is worth a shot. This is not a resolution for the new [...]

]]> Comment on ★ Hello 2011. by Hello 2012. | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/12/30/hello-2011/#comment-3312 Hello 2012. | Adam Jackson Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:25:52 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1303#comment-3312 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on ★ Wait. A Teenager Made a Mistake? Wow. I’m Astonished! by Parents’ Wishes | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/02/05/wait-a-teenager-made-a-mistake-wow-im-astonished/#comment-3311 Parents’ Wishes | Adam Jackson Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:37:11 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=791#comment-3311 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on ★ I’m Thankful For my Friends… by Parents’ Wishes | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/02/02/im-thankful-for-my-friends/#comment-3310 Parents’ Wishes | Adam Jackson Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:36:40 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=789#comment-3310 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on ★ YouTube Disabled My Account? [UPDATED] by Data Portability and Posterity is Still Broken | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2009/04/20/youtube-disabled-my-account-sigh/#comment-3309 Data Portability and Posterity is Still Broken | Adam Jackson Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:33:07 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=247#comment-3309 [...] how bad this situation is as we approach 2012 and as everything in our lives is stored on the web. Me in 2009:For some reason, my YouTube account and channel was simply deleted. All of the videos I’ve edited [...] [...] how bad this situation is as we approach 2012 and as everything in our lives is stored on the web. Me in 2009:For some reason, my YouTube account and channel was simply deleted. All of the videos I’ve edited [...]

]]> Comment on ★ Our Future: Connected & Dumb in Real-Time [UPDATED] by My Thoughts on The Future of Facebook and Social Networking | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2009/10/31/our-future-connected-dumb-in-real-time/#comment-3308 My Thoughts on The Future of Facebook and Social Networking | Adam Jackson Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:23:26 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=582#comment-3308 [...] This is the case where I look at the state of networking and analyze the big picture sort of like I did in this post. The new Timeline is revolutionary in I believe it shows us all what we’ve contributed and [...] [...] This is the case where I look at the state of networking and analyze the big picture sort of like I did in this post. The new Timeline is revolutionary in I believe it shows us all what we’ve contributed and [...]

]]> Comment on ★ It’s Time for A New Chapter… by One Year in New Hampshire | Adam Jacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/08/11/its-time-for-a-new-chapter/#comment-3307 One Year in New Hampshire | Adam Jackson Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:24:48 +0000 http://blog.adam-jackson.net/?p=952#comment-3307 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on ★ I Believe There are Nine Million Google Latitude Users by Why Google Latitude’s Check In Deals Is A Few Degrees Offhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2010/12/14/i-believe-there-are-nine-million-google-latitude-users/#comment-3304 Why Google Latitude’s Check In Deals Is A Few Degrees Off Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:15:40 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1265#comment-3304 [...] Back in February, you were able to check-in to a Google Places location and not only share with your Latitude friends, but also make the post public to your Google Profile. The service reportedly has over 10 million active users, although, visible usage doesn’t seem to show it. [...] [...] Back in February, you were able to check-in to a Google Places location and not only share with your Latitude friends, but also make the post public to your Google Profile. The service reportedly has over 10 million active users, although, visible usage doesn’t seem to show it. [...]

]]> Comment on ★ The only iPhone App you need at Ultra Music Festival by Anonymoushttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/16/the-only-iphone-app-you-need-at-ultra-music-festival/#comment-3303 Anonymous Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1874#comment-3303 Ah, bum deal on the lock down! Great Picture here though - we're just learning all about this blogging and linking business after a few years in the dome word. I would be stoked to connect with you if you're into domes. -- It's all we do and my greatest challenge is getting web exposure - - - so we can get more domes out in the world for more people to experience. - you can check what we've done so far on domeguys.com or look us up on Flicker or YouTube ( a search for DomeGuys will bring up all our stuff ) If you dig it - I would be stoked talk to you about what we can get going. - just the fact that you put together the app and put it out there for people is enough for me to be interested in what else your up to. - matt@domeguys.com Ah, bum deal on the lock down! Great Picture here though – we’re just learning all about this blogging and linking business after a few years in the dome word. I would be stoked to connect with you if you’re into domes. — It’s all we do and my greatest challenge is getting web exposure – - – so we can get more domes out in the world for more people to experience. – you can check what we’ve done so far on domeguys.com or look us up on Flicker or YouTube ( a search for DomeGuys will bring up all our stuff ) If you dig it – I would be stoked talk to you about what we can get going. – just the fact that you put together the app and put it out there for people is enough for me to be interested in what else your up to. – matt@domeguys.com

]]> Comment on ★ Photo Post – Miami Florida, Ultra Music Festival 13 by **[Ultra Music Festival days 1&2,and more)** REVIEW ,to be continued for 3. - Plurlife - Electronic Music, DJs, Clubs, and Parties!http://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/29/photo-post-miami-florida-ultra-music-festival-13/#comment-3302 **[Ultra Music Festival days 1&2,and more)** REVIEW ,to be continued for 3. - Plurlife - Electronic Music, DJs, Clubs, and Parties! Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:08:14 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=2101#comment-3302 [...] many pics taken by a photographer named Adam Jackson: Flickr: adamjackson1984's Photostream blog: http://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03...c-festival-13/ These are the live sets for d/l: Live Sets from Ultra Music Festival in Miami 2011 | Beat My Day - [...] [...] many pics taken by a photographer named Adam Jackson: Flickr: adamjackson1984's Photostream blog: http://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03…c-festival-13/ These are the live sets for d/l: Live Sets from Ultra Music Festival in Miami 2011 | Beat My Day – [...]

]]> Comment on ★ My Thoughts on Ultra Music Festival 13 in Miami by kat clementhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/28/my-thoughts-on-ultra-music-festival-13-in-miami/#comment-3301 kat clement Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=2100#comment-3301 - Oh my god, YES to some of the reactions to my attendance. "Well, it’s one weekend a year. Sorry for letting you down." (25. Federal Contractor. Triathlete.) - Thank god I didn't go see Will.I.Am. - I didn't feel the festival was "roomy" on Friday. The layout was pretty sucky, I thought, actually, but the stages were incredible. (I know that UMF had little to work with.) - I felt more "community" the last two years. Drugs - yes. Pushing/fighting people - that was way worse this year than it has ever been for me. - Oh my god, YES to some of the reactions to my attendance. “Well, it’s one weekend a year. Sorry for letting you down.” (25. Federal Contractor. Triathlete.)
- Thank god I didn’t go see Will.I.Am.
- I didn’t feel the festival was “roomy” on Friday. The layout was pretty sucky, I thought, actually, but the stages were incredible. (I know that UMF had little to work with.)
- I felt more “community” the last two years. Drugs – yes. Pushing/fighting people – that was way worse this year than it has ever been for me.

]]> Comment on ★ Patriotism only exists when it’s a part of the news cycle by Wimpiehttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/24/patriotism-only-exists-when-its-a-part-of-the-news-cycle/#comment-3295 Wimpie Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:13:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=2060#comment-3295 Let me see if I have this right. 2 million passengers per day (in the US only) for the past 9 years (since 9/11) equals about 6.5 BILLION passengers. One nut tries to blow up a plane with explosives in his underwear which failed. (BTW: You can’t put enough explosives in your underwear to down a plane) and now OUR GOVERNMENT wants to strip search or physically pat down ALL AMERICAN travelers at a cost of BILLIONS of dollars. Non-metallic weapons are bull. Nobody can get in the cockpit anymore. Maybe they could harm another passenger? Is this a realistic threat? Nobody has been killed by terrorists on an American aircraft since 9/11! Also - TSA has never caught a terrorist - ever! Odds: 1 in 6.5 billion ? or less? the bombs didn't work! Powerball 1 in 40 million? State lottery 1 in 14 million. I'm 465 times more likely to win the state lottery, than to be killed by terrorists on a plane! WHAT ARE OUR LEGISLATORS SMOKING? Billions to strip search Air Travelers, treat Americans as criminals, and cause additional preventable cancers? Teachers all over the country out of work? Cities & Towns going bankrupt? What about the 300,000 killed in car crashes in the same period? What's wrong with this picture? Picture your family like this: http://rupture.co.uk/Terminal%204.html Let me see if I have this right.

2 million passengers per day (in the US only) for the past 9 years (since 9/11) equals about 6.5 BILLION passengers.

One nut tries to blow up a plane with explosives in his underwear which failed. (BTW: You can’t put enough explosives in your underwear to down a plane) and now OUR GOVERNMENT wants to strip search or physically pat down ALL AMERICAN travelers at a cost of BILLIONS of dollars.

Non-metallic weapons are bull. Nobody can get in the cockpit anymore. Maybe they could harm another passenger? Is this a realistic threat?

Nobody has been killed by terrorists on an American aircraft since 9/11!

Also – TSA has never caught a terrorist – ever!

Odds: 1 in 6.5 billion ? or less? the bombs didn’t work!
Powerball 1 in 40 million?
State lottery 1 in 14 million.

I’m 465 times more likely to win the state lottery, than to be killed by terrorists on a plane!

WHAT ARE OUR LEGISLATORS SMOKING?

Billions to strip search Air Travelers, treat Americans as criminals, and cause additional preventable cancers?

Teachers all over the country out of work?
Cities & Towns going bankrupt?

What about the 300,000 killed in car crashes in the same period?

What’s wrong with this picture?

Picture your family like this:
http://rupture.co.uk/Terminal%204.html

]]> Comment on ★ How Boxee and their ‘Box’ have let me down by adamjacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/15/how-boxee-and-their-box-have-let-me-down/#comment-3291 adamjackson Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1834#comment-3291 Yeah. That seems like a good option. I guess I was just hoping to not have to do that. I don't like building media centers anymore. Was hoping for one complete system. Yeah. That seems like a good option. I guess I was just hoping to not have to do that. I don’t like building media centers anymore. Was hoping for one complete system.

]]> Comment on ★ How Boxee and their ‘Box’ have let me down by Anonymoushttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/15/how-boxee-and-their-box-have-let-me-down/#comment-3289 Anonymous Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1834#comment-3289 i would just get a good desktop machine with a bluray drive and a good grafix card and load it up with boxee and hulu and then use the integration systems for mediacenter i would just get a good desktop machine with a bluray drive and a good grafix card and load it up with boxee and hulu and then use the integration systems for mediacenter

]]> Comment on ★ How Boxee and their ‘Box’ have let me down by Anonymoushttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/15/how-boxee-and-their-box-have-let-me-down/#comment-3288 Anonymous Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:57:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1834#comment-3288 personally i would just recommend buying a good desktop machine with wmc-and a cable outlet and adding boxee and hulu integration systems--then u would be set personally i would just recommend buying a good desktop machine with wmc-and a cable outlet and adding boxee and hulu integration systems–then u would be set

]]> Comment on ★ The only iPhone App you need at Ultra Music Festival by adamjacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/16/the-only-iphone-app-you-need-at-ultra-music-festival/#comment-3286 adamjackson Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1874#comment-3286 Hi Sarah. What iPhone do you have? What OS version? Perhaps download it first via iTunes and then sync the iPhone there. I've talked to about 5 people who have successfully downloaded it. Hi Sarah. What iPhone do you have? What OS version? Perhaps download it first via iTunes and then sync the iPhone there.

I’ve talked to about 5 people who have successfully downloaded it.

]]> Comment on ★ The only iPhone App you need at Ultra Music Festival by Sarahhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/16/the-only-iphone-app-you-need-at-ultra-music-festival/#comment-3283 Sarah Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1874#comment-3283 I downloaded the app and it will not open-very disappointed I downloaded the app and it will not open-very disappointed

]]> Comment on ★ My Thoughts on SXSW 2011 and Beyond by A Weekly Round-Up of Small-Business News - NYTimes.comhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/15/my-thoughts-on-sxsw-2011-and-beyond/#comment-3282 A Weekly Round-Up of Small-Business News - NYTimes.com Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:02:49 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1836#comment-3282 [...] Governor’s Conference on small business seeks small-business owners. Adam Jackson had a great time at last week’s SXSW [...] [...] Governor’s Conference on small business seeks small-business owners. Adam Jackson had a great time at last week’s SXSW [...]

]]> Comment on ★ No. I will not invite my friends to use your app so I get in the beta faster by Adrian McMillanhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/19/no-i-will-not-invite-my-friends-to-use-your-app-so-i-get-in-the-beta-faster/#comment-3279 Adrian McMillan Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:09:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1947#comment-3279 lol. lol.

]]> Comment on ★ No. I will not invite my friends to use your app so I get in the beta faster by adamjacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/19/no-i-will-not-invite-my-friends-to-use-your-app-so-i-get-in-the-beta-faster/#comment-3278 adamjackson Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:07:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1947#comment-3278 ....I'll test your product for a virtual badge :) ….I’ll test your product for a virtual badge :)

]]> Comment on ★ No. I will not invite my friends to use your app so I get in the beta faster by Adrian McMillanhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/19/no-i-will-not-invite-my-friends-to-use-your-app-so-i-get-in-the-beta-faster/#comment-3277 Adrian McMillan Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:06:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1947#comment-3277 Totally agree. I'm starting to get annoyed with those who throw the 'beta' tag around like it's what's hot these days. It seems the concept of 'beta' is losing it's meaning. People brag about being in a 'beta', but don't actually test the product. Totally agree. I’m starting to get annoyed with those who throw the ‘beta’ tag around like it’s what’s hot these days.

It seems the concept of ‘beta’ is losing it’s meaning. People brag about being in a ‘beta’, but don’t actually test the product.

]]> Comment on ★ Hey Motorola: Your Xoom commercials suck! by adamjacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/18/hey-motorola-your-xoom-commercials-suck/#comment-3276 adamjackson Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:12:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1938#comment-3276 It's sad. Their ads are terrible. It’s sad. Their ads are terrible.

]]> Comment on ★ MobileMe for Free Rumors – Lies, lies lies by adamjacksonhttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/18/mobileme-for-free-rumors-lies-lies-lies/#comment-3275 adamjackson Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:12:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1936#comment-3275 Exactly how long does it take to setup a data center? 3 years? Pu-Lease! Google coughs and sets up data centers all over the world. Also, is iTunes still using Akamai? I'm guessing that the data center is done. Honestly, it's done and we all just keep blaming MobileMe free delays on that. I doubt it's that. I'm sure it's done. Exactly how long does it take to setup a data center? 3 years? Pu-Lease!

Google coughs and sets up data centers all over the world. Also, is iTunes still using Akamai? I’m guessing that the data center is done. Honestly, it’s done and we all just keep blaming MobileMe free delays on that. I doubt it’s that. I’m sure it’s done.

]]> Comment on ★ Hey Motorola: Your Xoom commercials suck! by Steve Rugehttp://adam-jackson.net/blog/2011/03/18/hey-motorola-your-xoom-commercials-suck/#comment-3274 Steve Ruge Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:28:00 +0000 http://adam-jackson.net/blog/?p=1938#comment-3274 MOTO never seems to get their ads right. I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for them actually. MOTO never seems to get their ads right. I’m starting to feel a bit sorry for them actually.

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