I’ve had a Tumblr account for about 10 months now. The thing I like most about Tumblr, is that I can post pretty much anything I want. I feel no pressure to produce content, no pressure to organize my thoughts; I’m pretty much free to do what I want!

I use Tumblr as a way of sharing cool things like photos, videos, sites and so on. The only problem I had with using Tumblr, was that there was no comment system, which left me no indication of whether people were actually looking at the things I posted, or if people even cared. I felt the need to take action! I did some searching around, and found a way to install a comment system. You guys can now leave comments on the things I post over there! Hurray!

If you guys want to check it out, feel free to do so. The atmosphere is very different than it is here. I like to post a lot of design, photography, fashion and music related stuff. There’s plenty of content already up dating back to last October, so you can check it all out, and stay tuned for new stuff. I update my Tumblr more often then I do here, so subscribe, comment and get involved!

If you have a Tumblr account, leave the link in the comments. I’d love to check it out!

Alright, I’ll stop saying Tumblr…
…Check out my Photo Blog while you’re here.

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Before I go ahead and share my two application ideas with you guys, let me start off by saying that I’m a pretty lazy guy, and these ideas are probably a product of that.

First Idea: iPhone Universal Remote.
My first idea came to me when I was watching TV and the remote control wasn’t within arms reach. It occurred to me that, if there can be an iPhone iTunes Remote, why can’t there be an application that allows you to control your TV, DVD Player, ect? Now, before you guys get all crazy and defensive and start yelling things like “Wesley, that would be impossible, because the iPhone would need to send out IR signals” or “Wesley, this application already exists”, know that I’ve done zero research on this, but I felt the need to share it, so that future developments can be made so that one day, my dream can become a reality.

Seriously though, I know the Apples Remote application uses Wifi to control your iTunes and AppleTVs, and that TVs, DVD Players and Set Top Boxes us IR signals, I just think that, if possible, an application like this would be awesome and ever so convenient for people like me! I also think a lot of people would buy it!

Second Idea: iPhone Bank Account Balance.
Once again, no research was done, I’m just thinking out loud here, but I think this next application idea is really good.

There are currently two ways to check the funds that lay in your bank account. One way is to physically go into a bank or atm machine and go through all the hassle to insert your card, enter your password (using the unsanitary keyboard) and then selecting various other things until you can view your balance, or you can use the second way - which is more convenient, but still not good enough for us lazy-folk - and that is, by going online. The problem with checking your balance online, is that you have to navigate yourself through the website, open your wallet to take out your bank card, enter your bank card number (which is 16 numbers) and then the password for that account.

My idea on the other hand, is a lot simpler. Someone should create an application that works with all bank companies who offer online banking services. Once that’s done, a nice and simple UI would be created and them some coding sprinkled here and there, and once completed, would work as follows:

•Pick your Financial Institution
•Enter your bank card number (only done the first time you use the app - it’s saved from then on)
•Enter the password you created for your online banking account (again, only done once)

Once that’s done the first time, the iPhone will lead you to an acceptance/authorization page on your banks website, asking you to give permission for that information to be stored on the iPhone.

From then on, whenever you click the application, it will connect to the internet, log into your account automatically (or give you a list of banks you have stored information with, which you can then select from), and then display the last 5 purchases you’ve made (where, when and for how much) as well as your current account balance.

I personally would love to see something like this come to real life. I know you’re probably thinking “Wesley, there are a ton of security issues with that idea” my solution to that is, every time you launch the application, you have to enter a numerical password or something (doesn’t have to be related to your bank account) just in case your iPhone is stolen, no one can access that information. If your iPhone is in fact stolen, you can then disable the application online, and from then on, all your stored information will be erased from the iPhone.

I think this is also practical if you’re out and about, and there’s no bank near you where you can check your balance. With this, you just open the application, and everything you need to know is there.

I’m not suggesting something be made where you can transfer money, or anything like that. It’s just a simple application that displays your 5 last account uses and your current account balance. All other banking would still be done online or in person.

Anyway, those are my 2 ideas that I personally would love to see become a reality, and if either of these ideas have already been created and are being sold on iTunes, please let me know!

Do you have any iPhone Application ideas? If so, feel free to share them in the comments!

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Each week, I try to post a Hi-Res wallpaper (in both wide and full format) for you guys to use. All of the wallpapers are original images that I took and edited myself.

This weeks wallpaper is of New York City. I took this back in May when I was on my grad trip. Unfortunately, I shot in Medium JPEG, so the resolution only goes to 1900×1200.

It’s not often that I say this about my own work, but I absolutely love this picture. So much so, that I’m looking into getting it blown up and printed so that it can be hung in my room. If anyone knows of a place that will do this, please let me know!

Click here to download New York City.

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From my experience, when people are asked, “what is your dream car”, most reply with something along the lines of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or some other supercar. Although I wouldn’t mind having a car by said companies, I just don’t think they’re realistic to own. So, this is my list of five realistic dream cars.

1) 2008 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
The Ford Mustang has been on the top of my list for some time now. I not only love the history behind the Mustang and how much of an icon the car is, but I think that it has one of the greatest body designs out there on the market. The 5.4L-supercharged engine  packs quite a punch at 500 horsepower. This is definitely my number one dream car!

2) 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution Lancer
The Mitsubishi Evo Lancer is just a mean looking car! The front end is sure to intimidate any other car out on the road. There are people who buy cars to add spoilers, body kits, hood scoops and so on, to make them look sporty, but the Evo Lancer is perfect in every way! The 2.0L turbocharged engine boasts 291 horsepower and is surely on the top of any car enthusiasts’ list!

3) 2008 Nissan Skyline GTR
Ah, yes, the Nissan GTR. It’s rear end looks like a Chevy Cobalt on steroids and it’s front end looks like a futuristic 350Z. What more can you ask for in a car? Under the hood, you’ll find a 3.4L twin-turbo engine pushing 480 horsepower. This car doesn’t even look like it should be out on the streets amongst other cars.

4) 2008 Volkswagen GTI
The Volkswagen GTI is an all-around great car for anyone. It has enough room for a family, it’s doesn’t scream “hey, look at me, I’m drive way above the seed limit”, and the price tag is fairly decent. Don’t be fooled by its looks. This little Vee Dub is running a 200 horsepower 2.0L turbo. Big things come in small packages!

5) 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe
The G6 wouldn’t be my first pick, but it’s a pretty quick and sporty car. It has pretty nice lines, and looks like a fun drive, which is important. The G6 sports a 256 horsepower 3.6L engine, all for a reasonable price!

So, that’s my list of 5 realistic dreams cars (all under $80,000). What are you dreams cars?

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Everyone knows that any Apple event is always an exciting one. Yesterday was no different.

My brother and his friend had already won a spot in line, so I joined them about an hour before the store opened. Everyone was getting anxious. Cameras were being pointed at our face from every direction. A few passer-byers wondered what all the hype was about. Then, all of a sudden, a loud rawr was heard at the end of the line, and it got louder. As it got louder, a line of moving blue shirts became visible. Over 60 Apple employees ran beside the line and high-fived everyone. Huge smiles, and loud cheering attached. This left us with a feeling of excitement. Less than ten minutes passed before this happened again, only, they came running from the opposite side.

It hit five o’clock, and the line started to move. Within 10 minutes, it was our turn. The security guard let us go, and we walked through the entrance. The employees graced us with loud cheering and clapping. A white box was handed to each of us, which contained a t-shirt, sporting a hockey stick with iPod headphones hanging off of it - like so.

With the box in-hand, we walked through the store. A giant line of about 30 employees stood there, high-fiving any and everyone that walked by. I must have touched hands with at least 25 employees before I got to the glass stairs that lead to the second floor. After snapping a few pictures, I went upstairs, only to find even more employees, cheering even louder. The place was packed, people filming, taking pictures, high-fiving, yelling, chanting, ect. The mood and energy of the place was great, and was unlike anything I’ve seen.

Now that Apple opened up a store in downtown Montreal - a flagship store non-the-less - all the apple resellers in town are pretty much screwed, as the the staff at the resellers are always rude and unhelpful, whereas the Apple store employees are always a treat to deal with.

In conclusion, I was impressed with the energy of everyone there, and it was great fun! If you ever have a chance to check out an Apple store grand opening, you should really consider going.

Click here to see some pictures.

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If you’ve been living under a rock these past two weeks, stay there.

Two weeks ago, Rogers announced the data plans for the iPhone Canada. Being typical Rogers, these plans were outrageous and unfair. Canadians were going to be paying a minimum of $60 a month to get one third of what AT&T iPhone users get in the US.

Us Canadians have had to wait a year to get the iPhone, and when it finally came, we were shafted with unfair plans. In response, a petition was started. In less than two weeks, over 61,000 people have signed and have spoken their mind.

Rogers not only feeling the pressure of the petition, but also feeling the pressure from Apple, decided to grace us with a limited time offer of $30 for 6GBs of data a month. Although this isn’t unlimited, AT&T’s unlimited plans cap at 5GBs, so, it’s a pretty good deal. However, you have to act quick, because this offer only lasts until August 31st.

This brought my spirits up. I was looking forward to adding this $30 a month fee to my Rogers plan and then going in on Friday and being able to pick up a 16GB iPhone.

Turns out I’m wrong. Apparently, Rogers won’t be selling iPhones to anyone who isn’t eligible for a Hardware upgrade. I just signed a 3 year contract with Rogers in May, and they’re telling me that I won’t be allowed to purchase the iPhone until May of 2009. They also told me that iPhones will only be sold to people signing new 3-year contracts with Rogers or to people who haven’t had a phone upgrade in over a year.

What does this mean? It means that, by the time I’m granted the privilege of buying an iPhone (which will probably be around when a 3rd generation of iPhone will be out), the $30 for 6GBs of data will be over, thus forcing me to pay for their outrageous plans.

So, not only will I be iPhone-less on Friday, but I’ll have to wait until next May to get my iPhone, and onto of that, I’ll probably be forced to pay their ridiculous fees.

If you’re upset about this whole iPhone-Rogers situation, please help the cause and sign the online petition , give rogers a call and digg this. We shouldn’t have to take this from them.

*My facts are based on phone calls that I made to Apple and Rogers today.

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Each week, I try to post a Hi-Res wallpaper (in both wide and full format) for you guys to use. All of the wallpapers are original images that I took and edited myself.

This weeks image is called “Pink Inspiration” and was taken of a flower from a bouquet that my parents received for their 25th anniversary.

To download it, click here.

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It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. With the completion of my Personal Project and the fact that summer is on its way, I’ll try to post a weekly Wallpaper that was taken by me. It’ll come in Hi-Res formats for both Wide and Full sized screens. I hope you enjoy using theme as much I enjoy taking them.

This weeks image is called “Expressway Decarie” and was taken from my Personal Project. It’s a 30 second exposure of the Decarie expressway near Monkland.

To download it, click here.

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