Archive for October, 2011

Blackberry: Did he really not see your email?


From BBgeeks: A Blackberry tip

Some people just aren’t good at returning emails.   The problem — and I’m sure this is true for a number of us — is that you check and read the email frequently, but rarely have time right then and there to respond. And when you do have time, the email is already marked as read, because it was opened, and it slips through the cracks.  Adding to my culpability,  people often say that the email must have gone to my spam folder or something, because I don’t remember seeing it.  If people use today’s quick tip, they might be able to call you out on that.

The screenshot to your right explains it all. Just press sym then press W to create the open bracket. Then type confirm. After that, presssym again and press S to close the brackets. Then proceed with your email as normal. When the recipient receives your email — that is, it appears on his BlackBerry smartphone — you will get an email in your own inbox letting you know.

There are a few specifics that go along with this:

  • This only works with BlackBerry smartphones. If you send this to someone and the do not have a BlackBerry, or that email address is not connected to their BlackBerry, you will not get a delivery confirmation.
  • The recipient will see the confirm tag in the subject line. Why RIM didn’t just automatically hide that, like an HTML tag, I have no idea. But that’s the deal.
  • There are options in your Email Settings that control read and delivery receipts. But the other user can either turn those off on her own smartphone, or else refuse to send a read receipt. The recipient can do nothing when you use the confirm tag.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ e-mail = correo electrónico}

Use it in a sentence: Abso~NotTodayCauseTheresAblizzarGoingOn~lutely……

2011
10/30
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Change the Combination on your Bike Lock


So I got a bike lock with no bike.  But I wanted to use this cable lock for other purposes. I know the combination, but I want to change it.  There is no manual or even a brand on this thing. So this is how it’s done:

Most bike combination locks have a buttton , or something to press in or turn so that you can set a new combination . I believe for most it is on the “top side” of the cylindrical lock barrel (the side / face where you insert the locking mechanism ) . Try pressing something in or turning, changing the combination (then “unpushing” whatever you pushed in, or turned) . My cable lock had a piece that turned on the face where you put the key in.  If I push and twist them they lock and i can choose a new combination , then I simply revert them to their previous position and the combination is set.

e-How also tells it like it is.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ bike lock = bicicleta de bloqueo }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~FatBottmedGirlTheyMakeTheRockinWorldGoRound~lutely…….

Someone stole my bicycle lock, and left my bicycle

Alguien robó mi candado de bicicleta, y dejé mi bicicleta

 

2011
10/28
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Do you Stub your Toe often?


I do it all the time.  I walk around barefoot or in flip flops as often as I can. Why? No, I’m not a hippie… or a hippy. I know, you’re wondering what the hell hippy is.  Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), is a parent involvement, school readiness program that helps parents prepare their three, four and….. what the frack?  I have such ADD….. So I like to walk around barefoot. And I suffer for it. Often.

But did you know…. British scientists have shown that swear words can have a powerful pain-killing effect, according to a new study published in the journal NeuroReport.  See the article here.  But we already know that cursing your ass off helps to relieve pain.  The real question is: How do you make sure not to have that pain in the first place?

Well Otod is here to help. I have the answer. No research necessary . 2 words…..  Wear Shoes.

Here’s a great list of quotes and definitions from Urban Dictionary about Stubbed Toe.

And here’s a link to a wonderful article telling you just How to Stub Your Toe, in case you were looking for better ways to harm yourself.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ toe = dedo del pie }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~YouCantJustWalkOutOfAdriveInTheatre~lutely…….

Oh my god, I stubbed my toe on my pet rhinosourus…..

Oh, Dios mío, me aplastó el dedo en mi rhinosourus mascotas …..
2011
10/27
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Play Frisbee at Night after a Long day of Work!


Seriously.  After a long night of working hard, you get back to your car, load up your equipment, grab your Frisbee and play in your suit in a parking lot.

Its a great way to unwind.

However, if you are going to play night time Frisbee, I recommend getting a Glow in the Dark Frisbee.  They’re a lot more practical. You can pick one up here for 10 bucks.

Play safe…..

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ Frisbee = el Frisbee }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~TooTired~lutely…….

I play frisbee in the nude 

Puedo jugar frisbee en el desnudo
2011
10/26
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Spicy Mayo? Why thank you….


The other day I learned how to make spicy mayo…. No not a Latin Hospital….. But the kind they use in sushi dishes. I’m gonna keep it real simple for you.

What you need:

1) Mayo.

2) Sriracha Sauce.

3) A few dashes of powdered ginger. (optional- 1 tsp lemon juice)

How to Prepare:

1) Mix together….. Stir in a small bowl to combine evenly. Make extra sure the hot Sriracha sauce is evenly spread. If not used immediately, store in your refrigerator.

What to do:

1) Eat it with everything.

Caution: 

1) Keep water nearby.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ spicy = picante }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~ThatsAspicyMeatball~lutely…….

Holy shit that doughnut is crazy spicy!

Mierda que dona está loco picante!
2011
10/25
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Run Pee… The Greatest App Ever


It’s a rare find: an app that’s both useful and hilarious. RunPee, an existing website, also has an app for iPhone, Android, and WinMo 7. Sorry BB fans…. sucks to be you.  But there is a mobile version that works from the BB browser.

Here’s the idea: you’re watching a movie in the theater and need to take a restroom break, but you don’t want to miss the best part. The RunPee app has a timer letting you know when it’s safe to take a break, how long you have, and gives you a summary of what you missed upon your return.

It also lets you know whether you should stay till the end of the credits, since movies like Iron Man include bonus footage afterwards. You start the timer when the movie begins, and safe break-times are scheduled throughout. Effin Genius!

The app gives movie goers “immunity” from the effects of mega-sized sodas and flushes away those grueling post-movie restroom lines where you have to wait your turn in pain and avoid awkward eye contact with the 30 other people in the restroom with you….a bladder is a terrible thing to hold.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ movie = película }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~NahNotTodayIgottaPee~lutely…….

2011
10/24
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Yes…..Your Dryer Eats Your Socks


Obviously…. that’s the only explanation.  But here’re some more:

  • The heat and spinning opens a wormhole to a distant planet inhabited by people who are about a foot and a half tall, who come into your dryer and steal the socks to use for clothing. They only steal one because they want unique outfits. Or to explain it another way; Lost socks is a result of the rotational energy of the dryer drum creating micro blackholes along the lines of gravitational nuclear thermodynamic flux – the socks drop into the black hole and emerge on the other side of the space time continium – some poor alien planet is covered in old socks
  • Every dryer has a built in sock gremlin that eats your socks.
Some people say socks actually get lost in the washer.  The moisture and centrifugal force holds them there for several minutes. Be sure to check all around the inside of the drum. Other socks will get stuck to sheets and towels in the dryer. So when you fold these items for storage, shake them out and check for any socks which may be clinging. The spin cycle must suck small loose items out with the water.
Keep ’em together. Before putting socks in the washing machine, attach pairs together. You can use a lingerie bag, safety pins or even office clamps, you can simply fold the tops together or tie each pair, or the best solution is to use the sock clip, and you will never lose another sock to those nasty sock gremlins.
Wiki-how has some great tips on what to do with single socks, or as I like to call them…divorced socks. For example, when I travel, I often put things inside some of my divorced socks. Like a watch or a charger.
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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“{ laundry = lavandería }

2011
10/23
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How To Flush A Public Urinal


Well if it’s an electric flushing urinal…just walk away.

But for those old fashioned,  pulling the lever kinda urinals, you dont really wanna use your hand.   It’s better to go with your elbow or your foot.  Now, the foot technique can be kinda tricky if the urinal is very high, so you kinda wanna life with momentum and slam down on the lever, but not with too much force to break the flushing unit.

Some people just dont bother to flush a public urinal, and sometimes I’m one of those people.  But one intereseting idea I heard of was finding a cat or a local street urchin and throwing it at the flusher.  Here’s an interesting urinal with a foot pedal for a flusher…. now that’s genius.

The best I’ve seen is the Flushless urinal.  There are arguments whether or not these are good, but I’m not in the mood to type anymore.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ urinal = urinario }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~NotTodayI’mTooLazy~lutely……

2011
10/21
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Spokeo: “Not your grandma’s white pages”


Spokeo is one of many sites now operating on the Internet that aggregate and display personal information collected from a variety of public sources (such as social networking accounts, blog posts, phone book listings, customer-submitted reviews, real estate listings, etc., as well as from the databases of other information aggregators) and sell detailed reports on individuals to anyone who pays for them. Spokeo advertises itself as a “search engine specialized in organizing people-related information”.

I just received a link for this crazy website.  A friend emailed it to me saying that the website has all the personal info on her family and that maybe I should check it out to make sure I am not on the site. Well, I checked it out and although it didn’t show mine, it listed many names addresses, birthdays, even showing a picture of the houses my friends lived in. It also mentions if you were married, with kids and much more.  Then they have a service were people can sign up and pay 3.00 and have access to even more of my info like credit score, income, etc.

I have typed in several other of my family members names and ALL were in the database. Who wants all this personal info out there on the web???????   People claim you can scroll down to the bottom and find the privacy link and remove yourself from the website, but I havnt found that yet.

Good luck…. I’m watching you.

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ spy = espía }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~IdontHaveTimeToBeCreativeToday~lutely……

2011
10/20
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Cops and Tickets on Vacation


I’m gonna try and keep it simple.  Just because you are on vacation, it doesnt mean you are above the law.  Wherever it is that you are visiting is most probably a real town with real laws that apply to everyone.

Did you rent a car?  Did you get a speeding ticket? Do you live 5 states away? You still need to pay it.  The ticket follows the driver, not the vehicle.  Get a parking ticket?  The rental agency has your license info, and it will be on your record.  Speed limit signs in  vacation spots are not suggestions.

Police are more likely to ticket drivers who come from some distance away or out of state than those who are neighbors. It makes sense on so many levels – the fact that it doesn’t happen to be fair doesn’t come into it. They’re also more likely to ticket men driving fire red sports cars than women in gray Volvos.  And with enough violations, you can lose your license.  It is easier to fight extradition to stay out of another state’s court for a serious crime than it is to avoid paying another state’s fines when it comes time to getting your own license renewed.  In fact, a few weeks ago I was driving through NYC, and there were cops blocking the street I was driving on, and they motioned me to the side, and asked for my license and registration.  I asked what it was about, and they said they’re just doing random checks.  I was good to go, but the guy in front of me…. He was driving with a suspended license, and they cuffed him, arrested him, and impounded his car…..

So remember….. Cops are assholes  Be respectful and aware of the law, even if you’re on vacation. It’s in your best interest.

 

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And now, for your Spanish Otod Word of the Day…. “SpOtod“

{ police = policía }

Use it in a sentence: Abso~PigsAreOurFriendsNotFood~lutely……

Help….. police!

Ayuda ….. policía!

2011
10/19
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