Archive for April, 2008

Kelvin’s Las Vegas Excursion

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kelvin
on April 27, 2008
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Cryptic sent me to Las Vegas this past weekend! I brought Judy. We stayed at the Palazzo. Fun was had. Sites were seen.

I guess you could say that this was my first real (unsupervised) trip to Vegas, so I got to do pretty much just what I felt like doing, which was great. Anyhow, the sites and activities are well documented by others, I’m sure, so I’ll just go over the numbers.

Friday:

Venitian, $10 Craps (3-4-5) on $200 bankroll: -$55

Venitian, Cryptic Hospitality: +$500

Saturday:

Palazzo, $10 Craps (3-4-5) on $300 bankroll: +$410

MGM Grand, $5 Craps (3-4-5) on $300 bankroll: +$99

MGM Grand, Ka by Cirque du Soleil: -$280

Sunday:

Casino Royale, $5 Craps (5x) on $300 bankroll: -$300

Venitian, $10 Craps (3-4-5) on $200 bankroll: +$105

Total (hospitality, show, and gambling): +$479

So, my personal gambling (not counting Judy’s penny slots) plus the Ka show plus Cryptic Hospitality still ends up fairly well in the black. Even with the couple hundred we spent on dining, souvenirs, and conveniences, we’re still ahead by a fair amount. Nothing like a free trip to Vegas to lighten your spirits :D

moblog test

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kelvin
on April 13, 2008
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This is just a test of my helio browser. i’m posting from my fin

Setting Up Helio’s Samsung Fin with Mac OS X (part 1)

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kelvin
on April 13, 2008
in HowTos and News
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So I’ve recently signed up with Helio as my primary cell phone service. And, even though Helio’s Samsung phones have about the worst compatibility and support for Mac OS X, I’m stubborn and I’ll be damned if I’m not gonna use my new Fin with my Mac. This article details some of the hurdles I had to overcome to get my data flowing from my MacBook Pro to my Helio Fin. Hopefully it’ll save you some time. This first part covers bluetooth pairing and transferring of contacts from a Mac to the Helio Fin.
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Helio Camera Comparison: Fin and Heat

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kelvin
on April 11, 2008
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Sandwich Maker Menu taken with Helio FinSandwich Maker Menu taken with Helio Heat
left: 3.0MP from Helio Fin
right: 1.2MP from Helio Heat

So I’ve settled on getting a Helio as my primary cell phone. My main reasons were the internet integration and GPS features provided with the Helio service. While the iPhone has the nicest web browser around, the Helio Camera, GPS, and Web 2.0 integration beat it hands down. Particularly the Fin’s 3.0MP camera; my number one reason for getting Helio. Granted, while Nokia has a wide range of 5MP cameras integrated into their line of smart phones, the Fin’s 3.0MP camera has HelioUP.
Continue reading ‘Helio Camera Comparison: Fin and Heat’

Hanging Jeans

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kelvin
on April 7, 2008
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originally uploaded by kelnishi.

Laundry seems to never end at my apartment. The last load of jeans didn’t dry all that well, so my chin up bar is doing double duty as a clothesline.