Frustrations with no show repairman!

Contacted verizon Thursday afternoon,6/27, to report no dial tone on home phone & no DSL Internet. Repair visit was scheduled for Friday between 4-7pm. This was confirmed by email & I spoke to a rep as well. I sat home waiting for repairman. No one showed & when I contacted support I was told my issue was resolved. Resolved? Phone/Internet still doesn't work. They promised to send repairman Saturday between 1-5. Guess what- I sat home AGAIN & no one came. I received text around 2:15 that said he'd been dispatched to my location. Don't know where he was but it wasn't here. Then around 6 I received text that my issue had been resolved. Still no service. After repeated calls I was first told that they had no record of my repair request but could send someone on July 5th. That is 6 days away. Are they serious? Then they told me the repairman had been here & replaced a wire. I asked repeatedly to speak to a supervisor. None available. So left my cell # & they assured me someone would call in an hour. That was 4 hours ago. So now what?? Still no phone/Internet. Shouldn't a repairman try calling my phone to see if I answer before he decides the issue is resolved? They told me I had to be home but yet no one came down my road at all. How do I get someone to actually show up? What do I do next? I guess I'll have to cancel & go with another provider.

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I just upgraded to iOS7 and started using icloud with Outlook 2010. I dealt with switching over to only using icloud for my calendar, but now my calendar reminders are only randomly popping up which is very frustrating. They show up on my phone however. And under my calendar on my main page it doesn't show any appointments coming up. Any suggestions on a fix?

Hey Csound1,
Looks like we found a solution, it's Mickey Mouse but it works. After talking to two Apple Senior Advisors, this is the fix they came up with:
The first advisor after exploring it for awhile, came to the conclusion the way to get my calendars back local On my Mac with the alerts as I had then was to import the saved .ics files with my my 'dangerous email alerts' being removed then me manually re-adding them. I said that was a no go.
The second advisor, after speaking with me for awhile and trying a few things that we'd tried before said he'd do some work on his end and call me back. A couple of hours later he phoned back with a fix that I guess will have to do, his solution:
I had to go into Calendar-preferencs-accounts and create a Gmail calendar, quit and restart Calendar, I created a calendar in the gMail account. Then I was given the option in Calendar under File-New Calendar to create On my Mac local calendars. Next was to create local calendars with the same names as my iCloud calendars. Now I had to un-check all calendars but one, put Calendar in month view, command-click all the events for the given calendar and drag them to the new local calendar of the same name. I then had to repeat this for each of the calendars and for all 12 months of the year.
I'm not done yet but it seems to be working. As I said Mickey Mouse but doing the job. It seems creating another online calendar account was the only way to get the local On my Mac option, active again. What a pain in the a** this has been, I will repeat it again
iCloud is EVIL.

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Hi cdag144,
I'm sorry to hear you are having these issues with your iPad. I also apologize, I'm a bit unclear on exactly what you are seeing when you try to sync. If you are unable to sync because your iPad isn't showing up in iTunes at all (you mention it showing up as a device on the computer), you may find the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
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I'm endlessly frustrated with iTunes Cloud syncing, something that was supposed to make lenjoying my music easier. I routinely find that, though itunes and podcasts have been split, iTunes arbitrairily removes music files or in progress podcast in favor of 'new' podcasts. The settings are just not fine-grained enough to allow true user control and so we are instead subjected to 'Apple knows best' protocols. I understand and appreciate the level of exacting control Apple excercises over their ecosystem, however, more and more often I see them tightening control over things that should be user control while dropping the ball on aesthetic desisions made in producing their own software (see the hideous pull down tab for iTunes to access Podcast, TV shows, Music, etc.
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Pull down View > Show Sidebar. This will give you back the same functionality of iTunes 10.x.x.

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I think there are a lot more output options with PRE9 including the h.264 codec for HD video playback on YouTube and iPhone. It might be worth considering if you ever intend to upgrade your system although you can of course try out the free trial.

Frustrated with layers

I know this is so simple but I can't get it to work. what I want is to have a plain background color with either a picture over that is faint or a pattern that is lighter these are not the focal points then i want to add a few photos but would like to feather or rough up the edges so they don;t ;look like i just dropped them in and maybe a some other graphic like an animal or flames etc. and some text. please any help would be great. thank you in advance. Susan

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You might also find some useful info on this page...top part anyway.
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jazzyroses13 wrote:
I know this is so simple but I can't get it to work. what I want is to have a plain background color with either a picture over that is faint or a pattern that is lighter these are not the focal points
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jazzyroses13 wrote:
add a few photos but would like to feather or rough up the edges so they don;t ;look like i just dropped them in
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jazzyroses13 wrote:
I know this is so simple but I can't get it to work. what I want is to have a plain background color with either a picture over that is faint or a pattern that is lighter these are not the focal points then i want to add a few photos but would like to feather or rough up the edges so they don;t ;look like i just dropped them in and maybe a some other graphic like an animal or flames etc. and some text. please any help would be great. thank you in advance. Susan
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Some edge techniques...
If you desire to soften the edge, apply the gaussian blur filter. If you want a spattered edge, apply the spatter or sprayed edges filter to the mask...can also try using other filters that work in grayscale which will be the only ones not grayed out. (Note: You could apply the filter(s) to the rectangle first then invert the mask if you prefer). Another method is to use the brush tool and paint in the mask...thick heavy brush set is a good choice. (Note: Use black paint to hide (the image); white paint to reveal (the image); and gray will be semi-transparent (think feathering).
Edit: You don't have to use the rectangular marquee...can use circular or any selection for that matter.
Info on the type tool can be found here.
http://www.photokaboom.com/photography/learn/Photoshop_Elements/type_tool/1_type_tool.htm
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Frustrated with all of it!! Music, Word, checking out.....

I have had this Mac for not even a year. Laptop Macbook 10.5.5. I pushed and pushed my husband to let me get this because I heard and THOUGHT it was the best system out there. Simple to use, solid system, better than anything on the market.
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When I'm working in Excel, it constantly won't let me tab between fields and when I try to "insist" by tabbing, it shuts down.
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Hello,
a ha! The Show Me state! It takes awhile to get used to a new operating system. Go here:
http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
"I don't know if I can get some "free" help at a MacStore considering this thing isn't even a year old"
You can get one on one help at any Apple store. Here's the store location list:
http://www.mithrandir.com/AppleStoreLocationMapMarkers.html
Check out nearby Apple User Groups: http://www.apple.com/usergroups/
Are you doing any maintenance? First one to learn is how to repair permissions:
Run Disk Utility (Applications/Utilities) and Repair Disk Permissions BEFORE and AFTER every software update. Launch Disk Utility. Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select FirstAid, then click: Repair Disk Permissions. Quit DU when it's finished and reboot. That will help keep your Macs happy!
Make sure the hard disk doesn't have any errors:
To check the hard disk:
Open Disk Utility, in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
Insert your Mac OS X Install disc in your computer’s optical drive or an optical drive connected to your computer, and then restart your computer. When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the progress indicator, which looks like a spinning gear.
Follow the onscreen instructions until the menu bar appears with the Utilities menu in it, choose Utilities > Disk Utility, click First Aid, and then click the Verify button. If DU reports errors, click Repair. When it's finished, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Disk. In the Startup Disk window select MacintoshHD 10.x.x and click Restart.
Get Onyx for Leopard: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/systemdiskutilities/onyx.html
Run the Maintenance and Cleaning scripts once a week.
For FAQ's about Mac OS X go here; http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/faqs.html
How to back up your important files; http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1553?viewlocale=en_US
Anatomy of a Mac: http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
Carolyn

Becoming frustrated with Aperture 3

For the last month I have been using Aperture 3. I love all the new feature and I want it to work. I have own Aperture since version 1.5 and the story has always been the same. I use it for a while until I become very frustrated with its poor performance.
When Aperture 1.5 came out I purchased a MAc PRo with all the bells and whistles just so I could run Aperture 1.5, after a few month I became very frustrated because its poor performance and I was forced to move to Lightroom 1.
When Aperture 2 came out I was very excited thinking that Apple would finally figure out how to get Ap performance right. Once again, after a few month I was forced to switch back to LR 2.
Aperture 3 finally came out and it seemed to be a dream come true. Its feature sets rock, but once again, after one month I may be forced to switch back to LR 2.
What's more frustrating is hearing how many are running Aperture 3 with good (or at least acceptable) performance.
This post is my last hope, my last attempt to Aperture sanity. Any suggestion about what may be going on is very welcome.
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I agree with you that slow can be relative.
I am a working professional and I need my equipment to support me and not get on my way. When I say slow is because I compared to my previous workflow, how much it takes me and the software to do basic, global adjustment... WB, Exposure, Black point, Contrast, definition, white recovery, and then go to the next image. I am not eve talking about brushes or sharpening. I know how long it took me using LR 2 and to that I am compare how long it takes me in Ap 3. I can tell you right now that the only thing that kept me yesterday working on Ap 3 is that I truly believe its RAW conversion is better than LR 2or LR 3 because the slowness is unbearable at times.
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Having a Hardware issue has cross my mind.
The same HD that has the Ap 3 Library and images is the same on I use for LR 2. Yet, LR 2 does not have those issues. But I'll try the defrag suggestion.
As far as a bad image, this is a brand new library and not a converted one. I created it from scratch. But again, I will try anything. Not sure how can look for a bad image, but what I can do is create two new library, one in my current working HD and one in another HD. I will first import a new project and see what happens. Then, I will export a project from my working library and import it. Let see what happens. I may defrag any way, but that may help diagnose if that is the issue or not, or if I have problems with the raid.
One of the things that bother me is the inconsistency of experiences. I agree with you that for some it zip even in similar systems. For other the experience has been frustrating. That is weird beyond reason! Hopefully the more we keep doing this the more likely that we can get to the root.
Thanks.
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If I didn't have a PC I'd be in bind. You just can't switch 100%.
Rant over.
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iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)
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I received an reply email from Cisco.
"Kelvin,
Thank you for contacting the Cisco Networking Academy Support regarding the minimum requirements.
To use all the features of the Academy Connection site, Curricula, and Assessment Server on your desktop, laptop PC, or Macintosh, your system must meet the minimum site requirements. Please review the minimum site requirements listed below and update your system accordingly:
Minimum and recommended hardware requirements for Macintosh:
Minimum System -
* OS 9.1
* Power PC Processor
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* Flash 7.0 Plugin
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* 10 Base T Ethernet Card
* Mouse, Speakers, Headphones, and Sound Card
Recommended System -
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* Power PC G3 Processor or higher
* 128 MB Installed RAM
* Netscape 7.0x and 7.1 (Only) (Java, JavaScript, and Style Sheets Enabled)
* Flash 7.0 Plugin
* 17" Monitor
* 1024 X 768 Resolution, High Color (16-Bit)
* 10 Base T Ethernet Card
* Mouse, Speakers, Headphones, and Sound Card
For information regarding the minimum and recommended browser requirements, please read the information below:
* If you are using Netscape, you need version 7.01 or 7.02
* If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, you need version 5.5
* Java, JavaScript, and Style Sheets must be enabled in your browser's preference settings
* The Flash 7.0 plug-in must be installed. If you don't already have the latest version of the plug-in installed, you can download it at:
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&P5Language=English
We are not formally supporting any browsers on any version of Linux or Unix; however, Mozilla should work as it uses the same engine as Netscape 7.x.
Please let us know if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
Thank you,"
There was a link in the email to reply to their email. When I click on it I was presented the login prompt for the Cisco Network Academy. I entered my login information and lo and behold my academy page appeared showing my curriculm links etc. I click around and everything seemed to work fine. I tried it in Safari and Firefox. Cisco has code in their login from the main academy page that has unnecessary restrictions. The link they gave me by passes that code I guess. I replied to their email and offered to use my Mac browsers to run through the curriculm and online tests. Hopefully they will respond positively and not ignore my requests.
Kelvin

Frustrated with Blackberry Desktop Software

Hi all
Im new to Blackberry Land. I have a Blackberry Pearl 8220 and my carrier is ATT. I have tried unsuccessfully to install the Desktop Software. I have 4.60 in my phone. My computer does not recognize the device (via USB) although it shows on the phone that it is connected because it is charging. The error message says COM3 disconnected and says PIN: None.I dont even know where COM3 is or how to find. I have read through this message board and tried the suggestions given to others, including removing and reinstalling. I dont believe it is the port, as my Ipod works fine with the port and I dont believe its the USB cord, as the phone shows being connected and charging. I used the CD that came with the phone and then tried the download from the website. Im so excited about my new phone but frustrated with this part. I am grateful for anyone who can help.
GUYNFTL,,, btw, Happy Spring and Easter!

This sounds like a PC Problem and not a BB device problem.
You won't use COM3 as you'll be using USB PIN: XXXXXXXX
Just because the device charges doesn't necessarily mean it will transfer data. That may or may not be the problem, though. Have you tried a different USB port?
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Frustrated with 70 Hour Weeks: Lazy or Legit Issue

So for a little over a month, I have been working 70 hour work weeks (I am salaried so no extra pay), and I am becoming very frustrated with the work week due to lack of free time and the fact that I am the only one in the office for countless hours. Most of the extra hours are a result of being understaffed and project deadlines being moved up by several months to a whole year. The 70 hour weeks do not show any signs of ending soon, and I have expressed my concerns to my boss. I usually get a reply that these kind of hours are to be expected for people in IT, and that I should just get use to it. I was wondering how other SpiceHeads feel about long weeks and no extra pay. Are my concerns warranted or am I being lazy with my frustrations with 70 hour work weeks.
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Has anyone used the Unifi Outdoor AC AP's yet. I just got one in today for install at a Marina tomorrow on Lake Ontario and I can't believe how big this thing is. I've every type of indoor unit they sell and a few of the point to point units but never any outdoor AP's. Here is a picture to get some perspective on the size.
I was thinking it was maybe a little bigger then some of the large point to point units. Was I ever wrong it's the size of a cinder block face. Thankfully I don't need to worry about space where I'm mounting this but I thought I would post this in case anyone else is looking at these and is wonder size. I will come back tomorrow and post how the install went and how the performance. So far I've got it on my cloud controller and was getting strong signal outside with the unit sitting in my basement.

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I have several frustrations with photocasting. Feedback would be appreciated.
#1 - I am beginning to think I misunderstood photocasting. The whole reason I got it was related to the advertised ease of use for sharing photos with pc peeps. That hasn't happened yet. Haven't been able to share even one photo yet. My end is easy, their end is not. I'm dealing primarily with non-technical people, those who are simple email users on windows machines. The whole RSS deal is proving to be a real issue. New program, have to download, configure, make it work type of deal. They are aggravated and feel I've made things much harder than before when I used yahoo photo website. I have wanted to leave the yahoo deal because of the slow and difficult process of uploading TONS of photos. Yet, they allow for free space and unlimited space, I just have to deal with the tedious process. But at least it works for all. Can't say that so for for the much touted photocasting.
#2 - I've been setting up my iPhoto folders and such, broadcasting them out without announcing them. I wanted to get them set up and organized and then slowly start sending out announcements. Now, when I select a folder that has already been established for a bit, I select the folder and click photocast. It only gives me the option to stop broadcasting the folder. No options for photocasting exists. I've only been able to announce with new folders. What am I doing wrong?
#3 - Anyone else feel that this is easy for mac users, but the degree of difficulty for non-techie windows users isn't clearly stated? It is advertised clearly as an easy solution equally for pc/mac users. I had no idea this would prove to be a new headache. My family is now aggravated with me. I boasted about how Apple had a really cool solution. Not to mention, I maxed out the memory options and dumped some serious change into the drain (at this point). I have one techie windows friend. I know he will eventually figure it out, but he's finding he's having to go through additional measures and steps. He started on the process of getting an RSS set up, but has kind of tired of the whole process.
I feel a bit ripped off as I have no use for .mac if the photocasting doesn't work. So far, haven't had one member of my family view even one pic despite hours of effort of dealing with iPhoto and them over email.
Anyone else exprience this general problem in integrating photocasting with non-tech windows family members?
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PowerMac G4 1.42 duel Mac OS X (10.4.6)
PowerMac G4 1.42 duel Mac OS X (10.4.6)
PowerMac G4 1.42 duel Mac OS X (10.4.6)

I had very similar frustrations, and while not even near resolving them, I've made some progress and kind of seen the bigger picture here.
1. I've found it really is pretty easy with other Tiger/iLife '06 users. Duh. That leaves about 90% of computer users with no hope. My friends complained that they couldn't view photocasts on Windows. Fortunately the solutions started presenting themselves in shades - Firefox, via its "New Live Bookmark" command under Bookmarks, can display the photocast contents, sans comments, titles and thumbnails - new tabs with full size photos. A friend told me of a website (sign in with google ID) that shows photocasts with titles, comments and slideshow. Then the beta IE7 appears to support RSS feeds like the ones .Mac generates for Photocasts.
I doubt that Photocasting is so big that browsers are progressively starting to change just to support it. I think the non-Safari clients ended up being slow to support the kind of RSS feed Photocasts generate.
2. I think if you want to reannounce the photocast, you have to show the info panel in the bottom left corner, and you'll see a URL there. Clicking on the URL re-generates the dialog that assists you in announcing the photocast. I discovered that when I had the same problem you're seeing.
3. Yes. My current opinion is that the "industry standard" RSS for photocasts wasn't adopted fast enough by others, and Apple didn't really look into its proliferation or the feature might have been held over till IE7 shipped (whenever...)
For the moment, try Firefox live bookmarks, or IE7. There is a web-based way to do it but I don't remember it right now. All solutions are not trivial enough, in my personal opinion.

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