Summer's Shenanigans

I used to "complain" about Stefan befriending all of my friends and hanging out/surfing with them more often then I did. Now that Stefan and I have moved to Puerto Rico, apparently our separate groups of friends have all become pretty close and are hanging out without Stefan and I around!!! What the hell? Those are MY friends, damn it!

(Names in pink = Summer's friends, names in blue = Stefan's friends)

Labels: Friends, Funny

Let me be the 1st to tell you that I hate politics/politicians. I have never voted in a political election, nor have I even bothered to register to vote. Not because I'm lazy, but no presidential hopeful has EVER struck me as being worthy of my vote.



(Thanks for the vid, Bulbboy

With that being said, I registered to vote today. I honestly think that Barack Obama can change America for the better.

I saw a "life story" type documentary on Barack Obama's childhood and I wish I could find it to post here. Obama has so much more to bring to the table then someone coming from the typical affluent, rich, white, family (like every other US President).

The only thing I don't like about Barack is his logo...It reminds me of the Pepsi logo ;)...

I have been in California for almost two weeks now, with a laundry list of stuff that needs to get done while I'm here. One of my top priorities is moving Vicious Enterprises to a larger location. I lucked out on the FIRST day I was in town and found an insane office space right on Garnet in Pacific Beach. It was a little bit more then I wanted to spend ($1900 a month), but the advertising potential of this space is worth $1900 a month alone. Plus, the office is HUGE. Garnet is the busiest street in PB and PB is filled with college students (our target market). I got the new sign up today and the official moving day is Saturday!

Labels: Business

Labels: Videos

Wired Magazine is having a contest that requires you to destroy your most hated gadget and submit the photographic proof.



The funny thing is that this was brought to my attention (thanks Conner ;)...), just as I was contemplating smashing my new Lexmark printer ala "Office Space". At least now I have an extra excuse to destroy this POS...

Details to follow, but fireworks are legal in Puerto Rico. I might try and get this bitch airborn...

Labels: Computers, Fun, Funny, Technology, Weird

You would think that someone that practically lives in a nightclub, would at least have some sort of game when it comes to bustin' a move...No? No...

Paris HIlton was judging the Miss Turkey pageant when one of the contestants pulled Paris on stage for an impromptu dance:

{ Warning: The following video is awkwardly painful to watch }



Seriously? If I made a living off of hanging out in night clubs, I would spend a little of daddy's money on some dance lessons so I don't look like a drunken arthritic chicken on the dance floor.

Labels: Celebrities, Funny, Videos

Labels: Fun, Funny

The government is giving away free money! The IRS will give you up to $600 if you file your 2007 taxes this year. Here is the letter I just received from the IRS:

"Dear Taxpayer:
We are pleased to inform you that the United States Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into law the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which provides for economic stimulus payments to be made to over 130 million American households. Under this new law, you may be entitled to a payment of up to $600 ($1,200 if filing a joint return), plus additional amounts for each qualifying child.

We are sending you this notice to let you know that based on this new law the IRS will begin sending one-time payments starting in May. To receive a payment in 2008, individuals who qualify will not have to do anything more then file a 2007 tax return. The IRS will determine eligibility, figure the amount, and send the payment. This payment should not be confused with any 2007 income tax refund that is owed to you by the federal government. Income tax refunds for 2007 will be made separately from this one-time payment.

For individuals who normally do not have to file a tax return, the new law provides for payments to individuals who have a total of $3000 or more in earned income, social security benefits and/or certain veterans' payments. Those individuals should file a tax return for 2007 to receive a payment in 2008.

Individuals who qualify may receive as much as $600 ($1,200 if married filing jointly). Even if you pay no income tax but have a total of $3000 or more in earned income, Social Security benefits, and or certain veterans' payments, you may receive a payment of $300 ($600 if married filing jointly).

In addition, individuals eligible for payments may also receive an additional amount of $300 for each child qualifying for the child tax credit.

For taxpayers with adjusted gross income (AGI) of more than $75,000 (or more then $150,000 if married filing jointly), the payment will be reduced of phased out completely.

To qualify for the payment, an individual, spouse, and any qualifying child must have a valid Social Security number. In addition, individuals can not receive a payment if they can be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer or they filed a 2007 Form 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, 1040-PR or 1040-SS.

All individuals receiving payments will receive a notice and additional information shortly before the payment is made. In the meantime, for additional information, please visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov."

While that is all fine and dandy, why is the government excluding people that make over $75,000? They are the ones that paid the MOST in taxes, which is what is funding this government giveaway...

Labels: Money, Taxes

Don't you love it when you email a customer service department, wait a few days for a response and the response has nothing to do with what you are inquiring about? It's kinda like no one even bothers to read your email before going into some longwinded response. The latest example is compliments of the stellar customer service department at Adobe.com. Here is the email I sent:

"Hello, I just purchased an upgrade for Fireworks, since Fireworks MX does not work on my Macintosh (operating system: Leopard). Unfortunately the upgrade I purchased does not work with the education version of Fireworks MX that I have. Please cancel/refund this order. Thanks."

And here is Adobe.com's response:

"Hello Summer,

Thank you for contacting Adobe Customer Service.

Due to the Support Portal being closed on weekends, we were unable to respond to your e-mail. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience.

I understand that you want to return your Adobe Fireworks CS3 upgrade order (Order Number AD001450636) and claim refund, since you are unable to install the previous version, Fireworks MX on the Leopard operating system due to compatibility issue.

Summer, this is to inform you that it is not necessary to install the previous version, Fireworks MX on the Leopard operating system, in order to install the Fireworks CS3 upgrade version.

While install Fireworks CS3 upgrade version, you will be asked to enter the previous version name and Serial Number. Please follow the steps prompted and you will be able to install the upgrade successfully. However, if you are unable to install the upgrade, please contact our Customer Service at the below mentioned number and our representatives will assist you in unlocking and installation of your Fireworks CS3 upgrade.

Since the unlocking process must be completed in real time, please call Customer Service at (800) 833-6687 to speak to a representative. We are available 7 days a week, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Pacific Time.

Please be at your computer when you call, and have the serial numbers of your previous version and the upgrade version available.

Summer, however, if the previous version, Fireworks MX was part of a suite product like Studio MX, you will be unable to upgrade it to Fireworks CS3. In this situation, please return the product and claim refund.

For more information on Adobe's return policy, please visit us at:

http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_15327

Summer, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

The problem I'm having has nothing to do with operating systems, it has to do with the fact that I was sold an upgrade that does not work with the version of Fireworks that I have. Oh, and the return policy that they reference tells you to email customer service (which is what triggered this amazing response to my return/refund request).

I'm so sick of people wasting my time. I emailed them back that perhaps they should re-read my original email and if a refund is not posted to my credit card by the end of the week, I will simply file a chargeback with my credit card company.