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This is no April Fools. BlackBerry App World is finally here! The service itself is an app available to download to your BlackBerry smartphone. While there aren’t nearly as many applications available as there are for the Apple iPhone, the collection of apps is respectable. Look at it this way. You won’t spend hours sifting through apps trying to determine which one is best.
One of the features of BlackBerry App World is app reviews. After you download your favorite app, you have the opportunity to offer up your thoughts, or read what others have said. While there are free downloads available, you must have a PayPal account in order to purchase others.
To ensure the BlackBerry App World application works on your smartphone, it must have BlackBerry Device Software version 4.2 or higher; it must have a trackball or SurePress™ touch screen; and BlackBerry App World is only available to customers in US, Canada and UK and may not be available on all networks…whatever that last part means. Gotta love the mumbo jumbo disclaimer. If you aren’t sure about what software you have on your phone, check out the BlackBerry device software page.
To download BlackBerry App World, visit blackberry.com/appworld/download from your phone’s browser.
Shazam For BlackBerry. This is one app that all BlackBerry users have been waiting for. You can now try Shazam for BlackBerry free for 60 days when you download it from BlackBerry App World. And it’s not some knock-off music identification software. I’m still unclear of the limited capabilities after the 60-day trial has expired. Regardless, you should still be able to take advantage of its primary function…and that’s identifying music.
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During my regular evening visit to Pandora, I discovered that Pandora Radio is now available for the BlackBerry.
Pandora Radio is your own FREE personalized radio now available to stream music on your BlackBerry. Just start with the name of your favorite artists, songs or classical composers and Pandora will create a “station” that plays their music and more music like it.
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The Pandora Radio application is available for the following BlackBerry smartphones (and services): Bold (AT&T), Curve 8310 (AT&T), Curve 8320 (AT&T), Curve 8330 (Verizon), Pearl 8100 (AT&T), Pearl 8120 (AT&T), Pearl 8130 (Sprint & Verizon).
If you already have a Pandora account like I do, just choose the log in option. Your channels will be available through the Pandora Radio app, and you can create new channels from your BlackBerry.
Just visit pandora.com from your BlackBerry browser to download this app. Like most apps with streaming capabilities, you probably want to be sure you have an unlimited data plan.
The Others. There are already a couple of other streaming music apps available for the BlackBerry including nuTsie and Slacker. I haven’t tried either mainly because I’m used to Pandora. But both are free to download…and, of course, you should probably have an unlimited data plan.
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So you didn’t schedule that pre-NCAA Tournament vasectomy giving you a two-day recovery pass…all you need is a BlackBerry and Viigo.
Viigo is one of my five must-have BlackBerry apps. They’re having a little pool of their own:
Stop by Viigo today, and download the latest version.
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One thing Spurs fans dread when playing the Lakers aside from Kobe Bryant are the droves of Fake Lakers in the crowd. Fake Lakers? The people FROM San Antonio that cheer for the Lakers…and they’ve likely never even been to LA. It’s annoying. Almost as annoying as Dallas Mavericks fans. Anyway, I thought I’d seen it all until my friend Daryl sent me this snap of some guy with Kobe’s mug shaved in the back of his head. I’m speechless.
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Andre Smith disappointed scouts and coaches yet again during his Pro Day yesterday. This is a guy I think is worthy of a #1 consideration based on his accomplishments at ‘Bama. Now, I’m second-guessing my decision. He may go much, much later now. I know it’s been reiterated over and over again. But when millions of dollars are at stake, how do you not prepare yourself as best as you possibly can. Nice goin, ‘Dre. Get yourself a bro while you’re at it. All joking aside, I think there are still teams out there that are considering him as a first round pick despite the lack of work ethic and bad choices he’s made throughout this draft process.
It should come as no surprise that the BCS has received extended agreements with the Fiesta, Orange, Rose and Sugar bowls through 2013. Can’t wait ’til September when they decide who goes (Bowls Contrived in September).
Anyone notice the name of the Italian Job sequel yet? *snicker*
One of the biggest question marks of the 2009 NFL Draft is West Virginia QB Pat White. Despite the obvious parallels to other athletic quarterbacks, it appears that White has created more buzz lately, and has NFL teams scratching their heads regarding his contributions to their programs. The Senior Bowl MVP threw the ball exceptionally well at the Combine, and he was able to run unofficial times of 4.50 and 4.49 in the 40-yard dash. Today is his Pro Day. There are 25 NFL teams there to watch him. He is expected to run routes today. Because his ‘athletic QB’ predecessors have experienced short-lived careers as QBs, a move to WR might be his best bet. He may be the reason for the evolution of the Wildcat…or more aptly named the ‘Two-Headed Monster’.
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If you’re looking for a solid excuse to take off during the NCAA Tournament, recovery from a vasectomy may be the answer. On the way to work today, I heard an interview with a local doctor promoting pre-NCAA Tournament vasectomies. According to the Urology San Antonio website, “men who have had vasectomies can return to normal activities within 24 to 48 hours of the procedure.” So why not use the recovery time during tournament time?
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The Oregon Urology Institute did this last year. It was successful enough that they’ve decided to repeat the campaign in ‘09.
You can’t deny that the timing of this is perfect, especially since the first two rounds of the tournament begin on Wednesday, March 19 and ends on March 22. If you’ve been thinking about getting the procedure done, why not now?
Whether or not there’s a pricing special or if it’s simply an astute suggestion is unclear. But one thing you can be sure of is a doctor’s note giving you the necessary tube time.
Get A Snip In Your City. These clinics are also offering March Madness-related events. If you’re in Austin, maybe a visit to Dr. Dick Chopp is exactly what you need (maybe the best aptronym ever).
San Antonio, TX: Urology San Antonio
Austin, TX: The Urology Team
Springfield, OR: Oregon Urology Institute — hear the ad
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Um. I haven’t checked Snopes.com yet, but I’m gonna go with fake.
Veg on the couch with your special someone — watch the big game while she updates her Facebook for the 5th time today.
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