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[08 Jan 2009|03:42pm] |
When I went to the Apple store with the iPod the guy at the help desk noticed that the back of the case had a slight bend to it and said that they could not provide warranty service. He did try to update it with iTunes and got the same sort of error I did. His suggestions was that the error was probably due to a "jailbreak" attempt (modifying the iPod code to allow it to execute programs that are not authorized by Apple).
I've been pounding away at the problem for what seems like forever. It may be that this iPod Touch is not recoverable.
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[07 Jan 2009|12:07pm] |
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[06 Jan 2009|03:28pm] |
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Evanescence- Your Star |
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I can't see your star.
I can't see your star.
Though I patiently waited, bedside, for the death of today.
I can't see your star.
The mechanical lights of Lisbon frightened it away.
And I'm alone now,
Me and all I stood for.
We're wandering now.
All in parts in pieces, swim lonely, find your own way out.
I can't see your star.
I can't see your star.
How can the darkness feel so wrong?
And I'm alone now,
Me and all I stood for.
We're wandering now.
All in parts in pieces, swim lonely, find your own way out.
So far away.
It's growing colder without your love.
Why can't you feel me calling your name?
Can't break the silence,
It's breaking me.
All my fears turn to rage.
And I'm alone now, me
And all I stood for.
We're wandering now.
All in parts and pieces, swim lonely, find your own way out
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[03 Jan 2009|06:26pm] |
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Breaking Benjamin- Until the End |
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So clever
Whatever
I'm done with these evdeavors
Alone I walk the winding way
(Here I stay)
It's over
No longer
I feel it growing stronger
I live to die another day
Until I fade away
Why give up?
Why give in?
It's not enough
It never is
So I will go on until the end
We've become desolate
It's not enough
It never is
But I will go on until the end
Surround me
It's easy
To fall apart completely
I feel you creeping up again
(In my head)
It's over
No longer
I feel it growing colder
I knew this day would come to end
So let this life begin
Why give up?
Why give in?
It's not enough
It never is
So I will go on until the end
We've become desolate
It's not enough
It never is
But I will go on until the end
I've lost my way
I've lost my way
But I will go on until the end
Living is
Hard enough
Without you fucking up
Why give up?
Why give in?
It's not enough
It never is
So I will go on until the end
We've become desolate
I't not enough
It never is
But I will go on until the end
I've lost my way
I've lost my way
But I will go on until the end
The final fight I'll win
The final fight I'll win
The final fight I'll win
I will go on until the end
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[01 Jan 2009|07:18pm] |
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Tv Show- Home Improvement |
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A new year, a new start. I'm going to take full advantage of it. I'm going to start focusing on me more and fixing things I always say I'm going to fix but never do. I need to make me happy before and in order to make anyone else happy.
I did the math and if I lose 3 lbs a week I can lose 30 lbs for my birthday. That would be nice. This time I'm sticking to it. I think I'm going to start like a reward system for ever 10 lbs I lose, so maybe that'll help in the motivation. Plus I'm only going to take pictures of me when I lose every 10 lbs, so even more motivation. First reward is a new memory card for my camera.
Sooo many things to do tomorrow:
Unpack, laundry, straighten up room, work out, and study.
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| second iPod looks promising |
[31 Dec 2008|12:13pm] |
The first iPod (the one with the broken docking connector) would be hard to fix but it will make an excellent source of spare parts for the second iPod. The second one was here when we got back from Maryland. It had a some slight creases across the aluminum back, was missing the cover on the WiFi antenna, and a tiny chip connecting the USB 5-volt line had melted loose, possibly due to a bad power supply.
After replacing the chip I was able to get iTunes to recognize it as an iPod in "Recovery Mode". Unfortunately every attempt to "Restore" the iPod firmware has resulted in "An unknown error occurred" with various error codes such as 1600 and 1604. I think that part of the problem is that the battery won't hold a charge long enough to install the new firmware.
I used Apple's Online Support Assistant to check the warranty status of the serial numbers on the three iPod backs I had. The first iPod came with two backs, the original gouged dented one and a new replacement that the previous owner had purchased. The original back has a serial number that shows as out of warranty: "Our records indicate that your product is not covered for service." The replacement one was apparently never sold on an iPod because it's not in Apple's database: "We're sorry, the number you have provided cannot be found in our records." The second iPod is apparently still under warranty: "Our records indicate that your product is covered under Apple's Limited Warranty which is estimated to expire on July 09, 2009. ". I've put the original back on the second (almost working!) iPod and if the snow ever stops falling I'll take it to a local Apple store for evaluation. They might just replace it with a refurbished one!
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[30 Dec 2008|06:00pm] |
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Tv Show- Nancy Grace |
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Everyone is getting on my nerves so badly. I do not want to be around anyone right now, but I have to be.
My mom is pissed because today is my brother's birthday and he is not going to spend it here. Well duh. All you do it bitch at him and kicked him, savannah, and cameron out! You really think hes going to want to be here tonight? You need to get off your ass and fix the situation by getting a job of your own so you can stop depending on people! How many years has it been since you've had a steady job and you have two kids who are still younge. You never have any food in this house and when you do it's all crap. I've eaten nothing but crap being here. You also haven't even cooked a meal since I've been here and I've been here a week tomorrow! I am not going to become! I better not!
End of rant.
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[27 Dec 2008|07:43am] |
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Being in Phoenix with my family has kind of sucked. Once again everyone is sick and my mom still made me feel guilty for not wanting to stay. So now I'm stuck here until this coming Thursday, and of course now I'm sick. It's not as bad as last time I was here but my throat and nose is killing me.
Christmas Eve was alright. Of course there was drama and we couldn't go one night without everyone fighting.
Christmas was better. I did get pretty drunk though. Not passing out or sick drunk, just dizzy shouldn't walk much drunk lol. I had 4 margaritas and I think my now step uncle made them a little strong. But it was a fun night and I've learned I'm very serious when it comes to games like my aunt. We are so much more alike then my mom and me. It did suck though being around so many happy couples.
I hope I feel better for Monday. It's Ciara's 21st birthday and I'm supposed to go. I'm bringing Savannah with me since I won't know anyone there. (Savannah is my future sister in law)
I just wish it was Thursday already.
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