I make web stuff.Tumblr (3.0; @edf)http://blog.ericf.name/<p>Hello, </p> <p>As someone who has purchased digital movies or TV shows in high-definition (HD) from Amazon Instant Video, we wanted to provide you more information about how we deliver HD content. It is our goal to provide you an uninterrupted viewing experience without any video reloading or “buffering.” To provide you uninterrupted viewing we may lower the resolution of HD videos to standard definition during streaming playback. We do this if we detect that your Internet connection to our service may not be fast enough to support HD playback. For more information on viewing HD videos from Amazon Instant Video, please visit our Help page here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200256920">http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200256920</a> </p> <p>Because you may not have been able to playback one of your rentals or purchases in HD quality, we have issued you a one-time Amazon Instant Video credit of $1 for each of the HD movies and TV episodes you have purchased from us for a total amount of $43. In order to apply the credit to your Amazon Instant Video account, please click here, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/instantvideo/hdcredit">http://www.amazon.com/instantvideo/hdcredit</a> or copy the following link in your browser and follow the online instructions: </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/instantvideo/hdcredit">http://www.amazon.com/instantvideo/hdcredit</a> </p> <p>Once your credit of $43 has been successfully added to your account, it will be automatically applied to your future eligible purchases from Amazon Instant Video. Your credit will expire on May 3, 2012. </p> <p>Thank you for using our service, </p> <p>The Amazon Instant Video Team</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/5201669109http://blog.ericf.name/post/5201669109Wed, 04 May 2011 19:16:32 -0400amazonvideo<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh6mhppQif1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If this whole web developer thing does’t work out, I know I can make the perfect eggs and latte art!</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/3504580710http://blog.ericf.name/post/3504580710Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:44:09 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh5cc8VIkf1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Almost made latte art!</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/3491899287http://blog.ericf.name/post/3491899287Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:07:16 -0500“If the program fee or fundraising requirement is paid via online donation, 4.75% will be added to the total as this is the processing cost charged by online systems to be able to accept donations electronically (our donation system, Network for Good, will prompt you to do this).”<br/><br/> - <em><p><a href="http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/program-fee/">Internship Fundraising Requirement « Uganda Village Project</a></p> <p><strong>I hate that this is the status quo for accepting donations online!</strong></p></em>http://blog.ericf.name/post/3003759732http://blog.ericf.name/post/3003759732Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:20:16 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcz7hj4OXi1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I hate business cards! They are such an inefficient way of having someone’s contact information in a usable form; even worse, business cards get lost in stacks! This stack in particular is a fine collection of 25 business cards of varying shapes, sizes, and colors; all of which I received at a conference over the course of three days, and will never look at again.</p> <p>Business Cards, our relationship is over; I will no longer accept you from anyone or give you to anyone.</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/2111666807http://blog.ericf.name/post/2111666807Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:29:10 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcmvf1Zilb1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Leslie is trying to de-scrooge-ify me!</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1724526014http://blog.ericf.name/post/1724526014Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:30:34 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcmetekZJn1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Whoa! Future!</p> <blockquote>“The Zeal Transcend GPS Goggle ($400-$500) gets around this problem by mounting a micro LCD display right inside the goggles. In addition to showing real-time GPS data, the screen can also offer feedback like speed, latitude/longitude, altitude, vertical distance travelled, total distance travelled, the temperature, and the time, all on a screen that appears to hang roughly six feet in front of you.” <p>(via <a href="http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/sports/zeal-transcend-gps-goggle/">Zeal Transcend GPS Goggle | Uncrate</a>)</p></blockquote>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1720558851http://blog.ericf.name/post/1720558851Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:33:23 -0500<a href="http://blog.netflix.com/2010/11/new-plan-for-watching-instantly-plus.html">Netflix Adapts Pricing to Usage — Users Are Streaming</a>: <p>“The fact is that Netflix members are already watching more TV episodes and movies streamed instantly over the Internet than on DVDs, and we expect that trend to continue.”</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1666998682http://blog.ericf.name/post/1666998682Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:20:30 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcblpbWkmg1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hmmm… some of these numbers seem like they are a tad on the high end.</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1655558660http://blog.ericf.name/post/1655558660Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:27:08 -0500“We now also offer a new $7.99 a month plan which lets you instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies on your computer or TV. This plan does not include any DVDs.”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.netflix.com/">Netflix</a></em>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1652121729http://blog.ericf.name/post/1652121729Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:55:39 -0500netflix<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc9bzimuVl1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Full moon through the buildings from my street (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1641623091http://blog.ericf.name/post/1641623091Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:02:07 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc1j5wfjf61qak0r3o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>WTF Fireworks</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1601467483http://blog.ericf.name/post/1601467483Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:56:20 -0500Fireworks<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8rhabCksS1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Currently drinking…</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1123459169http://blog.ericf.name/post/1123459169Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:58:48 -0400<p>Dear Eric Ferraiuolo, <br/> September 8, 2010</p> <p>I am writing to thank you for choosing AT&T for your wireless service, and to update you on exciting plans we have to make your wireless experience even better. </p> <p>You already know that AT&T covers 97% of all Americans. And as an AT&T customer, you have access to the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network; a mobile broadband network that allows you to talk and browse the web at the same time; and seamless access to over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots - more than any other U.S. wireless provider. </p> <p>But you may not know the extent of our plans to improve your experience. In 2010 alone, we plan to invest between $18 and $19 billion in our wireless and wireline networks across the country. In fact, we’ve invested more in our networks over the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors. We’ve already upgraded our cell sites to enable faster mobile broadband speeds when paired with expanded backhaul, and we plan a similar upgrade at the end of the year that will enable even faster speeds. </p> <p>We’re not stopping there. We are also adding thousands of new cell sites, expanding mobile broadband coverage to millions of customers, installing enhanced fiber backhaul, and increasing the capacity of our data network. Not only do these enhancements provide a better experience today, but they also enable a seamless migration to our next generation of mobile broadband - LTE. </p> <p>What this means to you is simple: better coverage where it matters most, and fast access to information on the go. </p> <p>Your satisfaction is always our number one goal. If you have any needs or questions about what AT&T can do for you, I invite you to stop by your local AT&T store, visit att.com, or come tell us what you think at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ATT.">www.facebook.com/ATT.</a> </p> <p>Again, thank you for being our customer.</p> <p>Sincerely,<br/><br/> Steve Krom<br/> Vice President and General Manager<br/> AT&T - New England</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1089707088http://blog.ericf.name/post/1089707088Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:15:00 -0400att<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8eukw4Zf01qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.ericf.name/post/1084806595http://blog.ericf.name/post/1084806595Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:17:04 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7fshm7Mtb1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Best beer?</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/981093179http://blog.ericf.name/post/981093179Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:55:58 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6idy3rGun1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Introducing the Apple Magic MousePad</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/891723752http://blog.ericf.name/post/891723752Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:01:15 -0400apple<a href="http://homepage.mac.com/drewthaler/jsblacklist/">JavaScript Blacklist blocks javascript from annoying places like tynt and intellitxt. It's awesome.</a>: <p><a href="http://jimray.tumblr.com/post/875393444/javascript-blacklist-blocks-javascript-from-annoying" class="tumblr_blog">jimray</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Safari 5 had a bug that made JavaScript Blacklist unusable. That bug’s been fixed in 5.0.1.</p></blockquote>http://blog.ericf.name/post/879655208http://blog.ericf.name/post/879655208Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:18:13 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l66jfq2MOt1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I have an orange paper wallet!</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/862456597http://blog.ericf.name/post/862456597Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:28:38 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6112qXAiA1qak0r3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This came in the mail, but wasn’t for me :-( although it was for my girlfriend Leslie and I get to help set it up for her :-)</p>http://blog.ericf.name/post/850779975http://blog.ericf.name/post/850779975Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:04:02 -0400