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Dear Skype

Dear Skype, I have uninstalled your apps from my phone and pc.  I would now like to delete my account.  Why are you making it so hard?   I do NOT want to join your support community to find out how to leave your user base.  I do not want to just be unlisted.  I want to be deleted. Your friend of almost 10 years, Ian

Nintendo Wii U deluxe 32gb on crazy special today for about 100 dollars.

Nintendo Wii U deluxe 32gb on crazy special today for about 100 dollars. I could not care less. Nintendo is so screwed this generation...

I'm so tired of the Android vs iPhone fanboy talk.

I'm so tired of the Android vs iPhone fanboy talk.  It reminds me of all the Linux vs Windows arguments a few years ago.  If you have an iPhone + Dr Dre Beats/Monster Earphones, you should not even be allowed to post on the subject.  Your choice of product clearly disqualifies your ability to pick a product on the basis of performance, features or even the most basic comparitive reviews.   You have chosen to buy an inferior performing product and the only argument(s) you can honestly make is that a) you prefer it subjectively or b) you enjoy the apple integration with products you already own.   You have chosen to buy a product with a selection of features that are executed very well, but that either prevents you from certain others, or is totally incapable of doing them due to hardware constraints. So, argue away about your iDevice and what it does for you, but please, as soon as you make a technical argument in favour of your device, without taking cognisance of the many things t

Been listening to the new DepecheMode album for a while now.

Been listening to the new  DepecheMode album for a while now.  Growing on me slowly, but not one of the better ones.  I'll wait for Dominatrix, Reaps & Kaiser Sozey to elevate some of the tracks.  Missing Alan Wilder or Tim Simenon's touch.  Vocals are fine, but some of the tracks seem to lack the depth / complexity.  It might be a new arrangement style/sound, but I miss the layered synth sound.  Still, a new mode album and VCMG album in the same year.  I feel loved!

Another Mother's day since my mom passed on.

Another Mother's day since my mom passed on.  Life makes up for it having a wonderful wife, 2 kids & a family who knows how to appreciate it all.  Had a great day.  Wishing everyone the best for the week ahead