eugene cho

Saturday, June 13, 2009 • 1:19 am 20

iphone 3gs: what should i do?

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Technology amazes me. People amaze me. I think of some of the advancements of tech stuff and can’t imagine the future world of my grandchildren.  One such example is the continual evolution of the “cellphone.”

Being a recovering gadget person, I took in the release and news in the recents weeks of the Palm Pre and iPhone 3Gs.

My inclination is to invest in a new phone by the end of the year. My Treo 755 just isn’t cutting it for me…way too many issues. I was hoping to get the Palm Pre but they simply won’t let me continue my grandfathered rates:

700 minutes. Free evenings and weekends. Unlimited data & texting.  For two phones. Cost = $79.99 + tax.

Unfortunately, I have to go on a Pre plan which would bump the price to a minimum of $129.99 + tax for two people.

It so happens to be that my contract is up this month and so, I am wondering if I should move over to AT&T and finally take the plunge on the soon to be released iPhone 3GS.  AT&T’s rates will be higher but if I lose by grandfathered rates, is it worth paying the extra?

What do you think?  What would you do? Read the rest of this entry »

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Monday, March 23, 2009 • 10:29 pm 7

the twouble and twuth about twitters

After mulling over Twitter and receiving some advice whether to Tweet or Not to Tweet,  I sold out my soul and  joined Twitter two weeks ago and I’m still twying to “get it.”  One reason why it’s been awkward is because I’m used to Facebook and while they are part of the larger social media boom, they twend to speak different languages – or at least to me – and the audience is also different.   There are times I wonder, “What is the point?”  although I am amazed at its ability and potential to connect people all around the world. Just yesterday, Lance Armstrong sent me a personal tweet [and also to about 400,o00 people] that he was fine after his bicycle crash that broke his collarbone.

Another reason why I joined Twitter is hearing of its power through a phenomenon called Kogi Truck [a la the Taco Trucks] in Los Angeles.  According to the article from the LA Times, fans learn about where the Kogi Trucks will be going via Twitter and when the trucks arrive, anywhere from 300-800 customers are waiting in line.  Crazy:

The result: The Kogi Korean BBQ taco truck. (@kogibbq on Twitter) After celebrating a Nov. 20 soft opening, the roving vehicle has emerged as a social-networking juggernaut, drawing 300 to 800 people each time it parks (often several times in an evening) and spawning a burgeoning cyber-hippie movement affectionately referred to as “Kogi kulture.”

But this video below is absolutely hilarious and is a must see.  It’s a great animated commentary about all things Twitter. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, February 19, 2009 • 9:06 pm 84

pc vs mac: what laptop should i get?

Last year, I indicated that I was in the market for a new laptop and asked folks which way I should go:  PC or Mac?  The discussion was pretty spirited.  I also got some additional hate mail for my post entitled Why the Iphone Sucks which pretty much demonstrates my envy of iPhone users.  I never got a new laptop then but now I actually need to get a new or used laptop.  Our family is selling some stuff to help us get through some financial situations but thankfully, the church is supplying a laptop I can use.  Another big reason why I need to get a new laptop is the Dell m1210 [12.1 in screen] I was using [which I really like] was causing some painful traces of carpel tunnel  because of the cramped keyboard and that’s not good.

While I’d love to hear what your honest recommendations are. I’m not going to get a Mac simply because the budget I have from the church is $800 and well, we all know that Macs cost a pretty penny.  

  • What laptop & model would you suggest for that budget?  
  • What do you personally use?  I’m curious to see the numbers between PC vs Macs.  If you use a PC, what brand?
  • How many of you have made the move to a Netbook?

I have four reasons why I won’t get a Mac – even though I’m a fan of Steve Jobs: Read the rest of this entry »

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Friday, December 12, 2008 • 1:08 am 27

blog “open mic”

This is the 2nd blog “open mic” I’ve hosted here.  I hosted the first “open mic” several months ago after randomly feeling inspired to do so and got some interesting stuff.

What is a blog open mic? It’s simply a digital version of an OPEN MIC. The pic above is from an Open Mic we host at Q Cafe on Tuesday nights from 6-9pm for those that want to actually get on a small stage and get your talent on. In the comment section on this post, you can share anything – [well, almost anything]:

Read the rest of this entry »

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Saturday, December 6, 2008 • 2:15 am 16

an update on our global poverty initiative

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I hope that while this entry topic might not be as alluring as your top search engine topics like Britney Spears and Barack Obama, you’ll take a few minutes to read up the progress of our global poverty organization.  This has been one of the most humbling seasons of our life.  When we went public with our vision to give our year’s salary to start this poverty initiative, we had absolutely no idea about what was in store with the financial crisis and meltdown.  Our convictions have been tested but each time we think about how “bad” we have it, we’re reminded of the grave situation for the poorest of the poor – those affected by “extreme global poverty.”

Here’s 5 Updates on our Progress:

  • FACEBOOK.  On Friday, December 5, our Facebook Group – which can be accessed at http://fightglobalpoverty.com – surpassed 200,000 members.  It’s pretty amazing considering we started the group on May 15, 2008.  While there are no guarantees if folks will ultimately support our organization, it confirms our aspiration for our initiative in helping change the world:

Human Relationships + Technology + [Vision] = Movement Read the rest of this entry »

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Friday, October 17, 2008 • 12:02 am 9

what you searching for?

What’s the weirdest “search” that people do to get to your blog? 

Here’s YESTERDAY’S full list of how people searched their way to this blog.  Why are so many people searching for “palin as president?”  Remember, I like Sarah Palin…but not in that way.  And I’m getting some traction as Cho the Plumber.  I should go into business and make $250,000. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 • 7:17 am 12

why blogging matters

I want to encourage YOU to start blogging…especially those who email me regularly about what I should blog about.  :)   My response:  “Hey, you blog about it!”

And not because there’s money, power, and fame in blogging but because it gives you a chance to express your voice and engage in an ever interconnected world.  Check out this video.  Granted, it sounds like an overdone commerical for WordPress but is also a simple reminder of the influence of blogging. [h/t depraved tyler]

As for why I blog, I’ve shared it on couple occassions before but I’ll share it again.  Is blogging time consuming?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, September 25, 2008 • 12:29 am 8

google’s call for ideas to change the world

Here’s another reason why Google is helping impact the world – in creative ways.  I love this idea and will be submitting our idea for the poverty organization.  Much of what they are asking for on their new initiative website is what we’ve been working on for our organizational business plan.  And perhaps as a positive sign, the deadline for all ideas is October 20 – my birthday.  That would be a great gift.

What’s Google’s new initiative?

Project 10100 (pronounced “Project 10 to the 100th”) is a call for ideas to change the world Read the rest of this entry »

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Monday, September 22, 2008 • 11:12 pm 10

496 posts, 7204 comments, 33604 spam, and $20,400 raised

I’ve been encouraged by the number of folks that read my blog.  I had no idea that people had nothing better to do.  According to the blog’s statistics since its inception in 2006, I’ve written 496 posts, received about 517,300+ hits and 7219 comments, and 33,746 pieces of spam.  The blog averages about 900 visitors each day although a good handful are from weirdos that google “beautiful depraved Asian cuties.”  What a huge disappointment it must be for them to stumble onto a pastor’s blog!

I want to thank you for reading my blog and I do hope that the blog is a source of encouragement to you in some way or another.  I have certainly enjoyed the opportunity to share my vomitaceous thoughts Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008 • 3:41 am 6

relationships, technology, facebook, and fighting poverty

I’ll be posting a more thorough update on our Global Poverty initiative and organization in the next couple days.  I was supposed to be in Haiti this week to visit some orphanages and to learn more abou the global food crisis but had to make some changes due to the increment weather in that area.  Today, I’d like to share about two things that make our goal of creating a grassroots movement to fight extreme global poverty possible:  Human Relationships and Technology. Read the rest of this entry »

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Monday, September 8, 2008 • 1:52 am 12

bill gates’ last day, jerry seinfeld, and shoes

Two must see videos here.  The first is a hilarious video of Bill Gates shown at the CES earlier this year as part of his final keynote speech. If you haven’t heard, Billy is no longer a full-time employee at Microsoft.  The second is the first video of Microsoft’s new 300 million dollar advertising campaign featuring Bill and Jerry Seinfeld. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, August 21, 2008 • 1:44 am 16

angry emails

I enjoy blogging.  It’s therapeutic; allows me to be creative; and there are other various reasons why I blog.

The world wide web is a cool thing but every now and then, it gets a little weird.  For example, I get my share of random digital holy rebukes from strangers about all kinds of stuff including my least favorite “Just stick to Jesus” emails.  While I enjoy hosting dialogues on this blog, I do not enjoy receiving personal angry emails and borderline hate email.  Nope.  Not at all.   And every now and then, we get rocks thrown through our windows that may or may have nothing to do with me.  I hope not. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, July 10, 2008 • 8:08 pm 30

why the new iPhone 3G sucks

As gadget freaks celebrate the official release of the iPhone 3G today… The main reason why the iPhone sucks so bad is because I can’t get one.  As much as I want, I just can’t.  Another reason: it’s as big as my shoe and nanchucks. This post is dedicated to all you folks who want to get an iPhone 3g but for various reasons, can’t and/or won’t get one.  Enjoy the pics and this post [Mac vs PC]. Read the rest of this entry »

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008 • 7:30 am 11

how to subscribe to blog

I’ve realized that blog “traffic” is overrated.  I don’t care how many people visit the blog but I do care who visits.  One time visitors that search for “Korean beauty” just doesn’t excite me too much even if my blog’s title excites them.  But folks interested in my journey, our personal and collective beauty and depravity, and this blog’s community does matter to me.  Hope it matters to you as well which is why I’m inviting you to subscribe to the blog if you haven’t done so already.

This past month, there’s been some heavy increase in traffic due to my contributions to Sojourners’ God Politics blog, an article written for the Seattle Post Intelligencer, and blog mentions in the Seattle Times, indirectly in Huffington Post and the Stranger’s Slog.  And of course, I’m hoping that folks from Quest Church - the main reason why I started this blog in the first place - are keeping up with me [especially while I'm away for the summer].

Anyway, if you’re new and want to subscribe to the blog, there are two very simple ways to do that. Read the rest of this entry »

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Saturday, June 21, 2008 • 1:17 am 16

using facebook to fight global poverty

After mocking social networking sites for awhile, I finally joined Facebook one year ago.  And while there are still some things that I strongly dislike about Facebook [e.g. constant invitations to Applications], I am a big fan.  It works.  I’ve reconnected with friends from high school and college.  And Facebook is helping me to stay connected to the growing community at Quest. 

But asides from just connecting with past and current friends, I’ve been dreaming how to leverage the power of technology and the internet to further social causes.  This is one of the primary hopes with the new organization we are working on.  How do we utilize and converge technology and human relationships to fight global poverty?

With that in mind, I started this GROUP on Facebook.  Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: family, health, technology,

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 • 12:03 am 21

exclusive photos and review of the prototype iPhone 3G

I have a special treat for my blog readers.  I had a chance to play around with the prototype iPhone 3G today.  As you know, on June 9 at the WWDC, Apple and Steve Jobs released info, specs, and prices of the new iPhone 3G to be offically released to the rest of the “average public” on July 11.  

But I have connections.  Here are some pics and commentary: Read the rest of this entry »

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 • 1:44 am 42

blog “open mic”

I’ve never done this before but randomly felt inspired to host an OPEN MIC…here on the blog.  Don’t be afraid…express yourself.

What is this?  It’s simply a digital version of an OPEN MIC.  In the comments on this post, you can sharing anything – [well, almost anything]:

Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: entertainment, technology,

Friday, May 16, 2008 • 12:16 am 78

the big question: mac or pc?

Alright.  I’m in the mood for some hate mail and “good dialogue” so here goes.  People take their computers, notebooks, and gadgets pretty seriously. 

I have been contemplating getting a new laptop.  I don’t need one per se because I like my used Dell m1210 [via Craigslist], but it’s giving my hands, fingers, and wrists some serious pain because of the small size.  And so, I’m back to the BIG QUESTION:  Mac or PC? Read the rest of this entry »

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  • After 10 years, final day at Quest for Pastor DeAnza. Thank you for leaving a great legacy and...a power tool. http://t.co/GrPgUFj1 18 hours ago
  • Cheap Grace is the proclamation of forgiveness without the requirement of repentence. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer 23 hours ago
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  • My ODW staff (all 2 of them) are temporarily office-less. We're 90% there but need to get the final green light. Praying it goes through! 2 days ago
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