tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.comments2023-05-26T06:11:32.356-07:00Kevin Carmony's BlogKevin Carmonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comBlogger1043125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-63882009758809315372013-02-25T19:34:10.590-08:002013-02-25T19:34:10.590-08:00As with last year, I only missed one, and I have t...As with last year, I only missed one, and I have to say I was a bit surprised by that one. Spielberg didn't get the award for Director (Lincoln). I didn't see that one coming.Kevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-38599962967418631292012-07-03T07:56:27.569-07:002012-07-03T07:56:27.569-07:00They say Karma is a bitch and I believe it. He get...They say Karma is a bitch and I believe it. He gets what he deserves. You can't go around bullying people and treating good people like they are the scum of the earth. He could never let employees do their jobs. He was the most disruptive CEO I have ever known. We spent so much time catering to his insanity and not enough time paying attention to the actual business. He liked to play head games with employees and pretty much torture people. He gets off on others misery, a true sadist. His opinion of his own customers was vile at best. I could spend hours listing the disgusting and deplorable behavior I witnessed. He's just a little insecure man who pretty much stumbled into fortune, got a big head, and made countless bad decisions. RIP MP3tunes, and good riddance. I'm going to go use my Google Play account now. :) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-74830633469603399742012-05-10T12:35:37.708-07:002012-05-10T12:35:37.708-07:00He wasn't even a one-hit-wonder. In many ways ...He wasn't even a one-hit-wonder. In many ways MP3.com was an abysmal failure. VC's and employee's lost millions as a result of MR's actions.<br /><br />You guys need to give MR a break though. If you failed as many times as he has you'd be just a miserable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-59948517890926130152012-05-10T12:30:02.148-07:002012-05-10T12:30:02.148-07:00Yes Bartski, I got a kick out of his bio as well. ...Yes Bartski, I got a kick out of his bio as well. Things he calls a "success" all left shareholders and employees with nothing but losses and abuse. Even MP3.com lost money for investors, having gone public at $28 per share and in less than two years being sold at the fire-sale price of $5 per share. Only in Robertson's delusional mind is LOSING $23 per share for investors called a "success."<br /><br />KevinKevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-70858075927440886192012-05-10T07:50:26.750-07:002012-05-10T07:50:26.750-07:00I worked for him and was subjected to unimaginably...I worked for him and was subjected to unimaginably extreme mental abuse. <br /><br />And!<br /><br />He still owes me money.<br /><br />He's the most miserable wretch I've ever known.<br /><br />They say money can't buy happiness -- there's your proof.<br /><br /><br />Hey, Micheal, when you read this, why don't you just keep that money you owe me and buy your kids some decent shoes or something, huh?<br /><br />Obviously, you *need* it more than I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-88428634143518096932012-05-10T07:20:44.197-07:002012-05-10T07:20:44.197-07:00You're crazy - Robertson is a genius who has k...You're crazy - Robertson is a genius who has known nothing but success! C'mon, look at this list of achievements on the mp3tunes site:<br /><br />"Based in San Diego, California, MP3tunes was launched in February of 2005 by CEO and founder Michael Robertson three years after stepping down as CEO of MP3.com. Also founded by Mr. Robertson, MP3.com grew to nearly 300 employees and became the largest digital music site on the Web with more than 1,000,000 songs from 250,000 artists and hundreds of thousands of unique daily visitors. Vivendi Universal purchased the profitable company in 2001 for $372 million in stock and cash.<br /><br />Other successful ventures by Mr. Robertson since selling MP3.com include Linspire and Gizmo 5. Founded in 2001, Linspire pioneered the first consumer-friendly Linux-based operating system, prior to being acquired by Xandros in 2009. In 2004, Robertson founded SIPphone, Inc. (Gizmo5.com), an innovative VoIP technology company which he sold to Google in 2009."<br /><br />See...nothing but success follows Robertson's Midas-like touch.<br /><br />Unless, maybe...he's not telling the whole truth to potential customers/investors? Nah, that can't be it.Bartskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298829772425154584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-64236153980489610372012-05-10T01:02:40.268-07:002012-05-10T01:02:40.268-07:00Proving once again he's a one-hit-wonder. Ever...Proving once again he's a one-hit-wonder. Every company since MP3.com has been a failure. He's not a tech genius. He's not a pioneer. He's a terrible businessman with a long history of failures. Of course he'll blame everyone and everything but himself. As the CEO he's solely responsible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-68901526316461134382012-05-10T00:08:29.315-07:002012-05-10T00:08:29.315-07:00This is certainly the second major win of the Reco...This is certainly the second major win of the Recording Labels versus a Robertson led company. MP3tunes joins the crypt where MP3.com's remains quietly repose.Rod Underhillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-4935153706414272842012-04-24T10:07:06.809-07:002012-04-24T10:07:06.809-07:00So...does this mean nobody but you is still watchi...So...does this mean nobody but you is still watching that travesty of a talent competition?<br /><br />I'm digging The Voice (though I'm starting to lose interest in that one, too), but I can't watch American Idol. It's just awful.Bartskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298829772425154584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-12787769366809176672012-02-27T15:46:51.242-08:002012-02-27T15:46:51.242-08:00LOL...no. I've seen pretty much all of the mo...LOL...no. I've seen pretty much all of the movies (movie buff here, I see most movies), and know how Hollywood ("the Academy") thinks, having lived there for several years. I actually enjoyed most all of the movies that were up for awards this year.<br /><br />KevinKevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-39679419270706370772012-02-27T15:31:42.530-08:002012-02-27T15:31:42.530-08:00I would love to gift some of these albums to frien...I would love to gift some of these albums to friends. Jayson is one of my favorite all-time artists. And that list includes some of the greatest out there - Dan Fogelberg, Tommy Emmanuel, Lindsey Buckingham ... his few songs are the most played on all of my devices. <b>More</b> ... make more! :-)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597905487646468709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-86424335667253218902012-02-27T15:12:48.818-08:002012-02-27T15:12:48.818-08:00So, what's the secret?
Do you just pick the m...So, what's the secret?<br /><br />Do you just pick the movies/actors you'd be least interested in seeing? Most of the nominees would tie for that honor in my book...Bartskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298829772425154584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-37798784443493812612012-02-26T22:53:46.554-08:002012-02-26T22:53:46.554-08:00Nice job, Kevin. I'm glad that Hugo got a bunc...Nice job, Kevin. I'm glad that Hugo got a bunch of awards in other categories... ;-)<br /><br />KLRklaruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268949416292028358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-48423536312028863582012-02-26T20:54:16.573-08:002012-02-26T20:54:16.573-08:00I got 5 of 6. I only missed Best Actress. Allyson,...I got 5 of 6. I only missed Best Actress. Allyson, you got 2 of 6. :-)<br /><br />KevinKevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-24020941671903514452012-02-26T07:46:09.721-08:002012-02-26T07:46:09.721-08:00Best pic: descendants
Best actor: George clooney
B...Best pic: descendants<br />Best actor: George clooney<br />Best actress: viola dais<br />Best director: the artist<br />Best supporting actor: Christopher Plummer<br />Best supporting actress: Melissa McCarthy<br /><br /><br />There are a few I haven't seen, my best supporting actress pick is more hopeful then realistic.allyson millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02278175346366049856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-32050461615485609972011-12-22T20:59:25.196-08:002011-12-22T20:59:25.196-08:00Melanie Amaro won the first season of The X-Factor...<b>Melanie Amaro won the first season of The X-Factor!</b><br /><br />I won the prediction competition!<br /><br />The final scores:<br /><b>Spinfusor</b>: 27<br /><b>Rob</b>: 33<br /><b>Kevin</b>: 42<br /><br />Merry Christmas / happy holidays, and I'll see all of you next year!Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-67128010037499997432011-12-16T00:43:58.136-08:002011-12-16T00:43:58.136-08:00Marcus got sent home!
The scores after round six:...Marcus got sent home!<br /><br />The scores after round six:<br /><b>Spinfusor</b>: 20<br /><b>Rob</b>: 29<br /><b>Kevin</b>: 31<br />(I factored in the bonus points for our top three guesses. Rob and you got to deduct 2 pts.; I got to deduct 1 pt.)<br /><br />I'm not sure how the top three finale is going to play out. It will be interesting to see how everyone votes. Chris Rene isn't going to hurt you that much: we all had him near or at the bottom. I think (as one of the judges said on Wednesday) that he's a potential dark horse. It'd be great for you if he won, because then Rob and I wouldn't get any more bonus points.Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-978701100606514232011-12-09T07:55:14.099-08:002011-12-09T07:55:14.099-08:00I'm not doing very well. =) At least my #2 a...I'm not doing very well. =) At least my #2 and #3 predictions are still in the Top 4, but alas, so is my #12 prediction!Kevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-11240777545126188682011-12-09T04:20:48.298-08:002011-12-09T04:20:48.298-08:00Rachel got sent home!
The scores after round five...Rachel got sent home!<br /><br />The scores after round five:<br /><b>Spinfusor</b>: 19<br /><b>Rob</b>: 27<br /><b>Kevin</b>: 31Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-52870255642960538602011-12-01T18:07:35.711-08:002011-12-01T18:07:35.711-08:00Astro and Drew got sent home!
The scores after ro...Astro and Drew got sent home!<br /><br />The scores after round four:<br /><b>Spinfusor</b>: 19<br /><b>Kevin</b>: 25<br /><b>Rob</b>: 26<br /><br /><b>Astro is gone!!!!!</b> Christmas came early this year.<br /><br />Based on the performances yesterday and the save songs today, I think the right people went home.Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-65958867471298025712011-11-23T18:42:12.814-08:002011-11-23T18:42:12.814-08:00I forgot to put this in my last comment:
Happy Th...I forgot to put this in my last comment:<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-52699128561793649152011-11-23T18:14:59.485-08:002011-11-23T18:14:59.485-08:00Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell got sent home!
The sc...Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell got sent home!<br /><br />The scores after round four:<br /><b>Spinfusor</b>: 15<br /><b>Kevin</b>: 17<br /><b>Rob</b>: 19<br /><br />This wasn't a good week for me. I gained double the points of anyone else! I have Marcus as no. 2 and LeRoy as no. 3, so I'm starting to worry about how the rest of my predictions are going to fare.<br /><br />I wonder why the producers decided to vote off two contestants this week. Maybe it's because they want to finish the show by Christmas, in which case they'll need to have a double elimination at least two more times.<br /><br />I scored this week with Lakoda Rayne as no. 9 and LeRoy Bell as no. 8. Let me know if you want it scored a different way.Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-9928128342016666622011-11-18T04:01:39.818-08:002011-11-18T04:01:39.818-08:00Yes, I wish it would have been Astro, but the deci...Yes, I wish it would have been Astro, but the decision was understandable and expected.Kevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-14125757187404352442011-11-18T03:42:11.088-08:002011-11-18T03:42:11.088-08:00Stacy Francis got sent home!
The scores after rou...Stacy Francis got sent home!<br /><br />The scores after round three:<br /><b>Spinfusor</b>: 7<br /><b>Kevin</b>: 13<br /><b>Rob</b>: 15<br /><br />I can't say I was surprised that Stacy got sent home, but I was still hoping it was going to be Astro.<br /><br />Sorry for posting this late! I fell asleep after the show (calculus will do that to you).Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-10238175717719022352011-11-13T08:48:21.665-08:002011-11-13T08:48:21.665-08:00I'll have to check these out when I get an iPh...I'll have to check these out when I get an iPhone 4S next month.Spinfusorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645395264151622170noreply@blogger.com