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First Bank, get with the game

First Bank, a bank that I used to work for and who I have a great relationship - when I'm not overdrawn, has to get with the program on their mobile website access.

For about a week or two, I've tried checking my bank account using my iPhone, a common occurrence in Wichita Falls assuming the number of unique visitors we get from people who visit TRN.com with a cell phone browser.

I'll give them props for taking the initiative to develop a mobile web page. But don't launch it if it doesn't work.

First Bank has the know how to develop a mobile browser and then to launch a script that will redirect all of the phone users to the mobile site.

But if it doesn't work - and after talking to a rep yesterday who couldn't give me a date on the physical launch - keep it in the developmental stage.

I forget to pay my DSL bill and my account has been suspended (sad, I know). The only way for me to check my account is on my phone. Now, I'm unable to do so.

And after paying for the cell phone data plan I should be able to check the real web, rain or shine.

Most mobile sites have a link to visit the real site (ESPN, Twitter, etc...) So please First Bank, take down the site that doesn't work, or give me a real launch date to work with.

I don't want to hear the "when management thinks its ready to launch, we'll make it live" statement.

Posted by Clayton Hein at 10:28 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Muppets Remix

Watch this mashup of Nappy Boy and the Muppets - "Dream Girl." I did see Animal, so I'm a little excited because he would be my drummer of choice if I was in a band.

Posted by Clayton Hein at 3:08 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Relapse

So I ran across Eminem's new album "Relapse" and I'm impressed. The 20-ish tracks are everything a fan of the great white rapper would expect.

Yes, he's crazy. But crazy in a good way. Right?

There are a couple of disturbing moments in the album, but I don't know if I'm grossed out because I've aged five years since the last time I heard one of his albums, or because it actually is crazy that he's mentioning such a thing (child molestation).

I really like a couple of songs, I love a few and some others I could do without - mainly the singles that you've probably heard.

He hasn't put out an album in a while and I don't really count "Curtain Call." "Relapse" is just as good, if not better than "Encore." "The Marshall Mathers LP" is my favorite single collection of an Eminem moment.

The thing that amazes me is that he still has a that wit and hits it out the park with ridiculous word skills. His skill still shines bright on "Relapse."

He also isn't afraid to pull punches. He mentions an overdose and Health Ledger in one sentence if that gives you any indication. Is it too early to play around with the death of the Joker? Not for Eminem.

On the the album you'll find that he goes into the closet to address the rehab stint that keep him away from rap and the death of his close friend Proof. Not exactly the run of the mill stuff for the average citizen, but entertaining nonetheless.

So, my advice, buy the "Relapse" tomorrow when it comes out. I'm going to wait for the vinyl release, which should be next week, May 26th.

Posted by Clayton Hein at 2:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)