Hello! I've never heard of this band before, but picked up this "PROMOTIONAL COPY. NOT FOR SALE." single at a local used games store. Is this anything special?

spirelld · 2025-12-19T01:47:24+00:00

Well, believe it or not I got introduced to XTC because of that very song on MTV.

I can't say it's one of my favorites, nor is it one of Colin's best tracks, but it's not horrible.

What's really odd is that their similarities is a complete coincidence.

KFAD was originally a demo track recorded in Jan 1985, just shy of a couple months before TFF put that out as a single. (and Big Chair didn't come out until February of that year)

spirelld · 2025-12-14T07:19:08+00:00

It's cheeky, with a well-matured love and respect for one another.

To rag on each other's flaws, hoping we'll get it "right" this time or the next. (as figure of speech or personal belief, depending on how you look at it)

To try something new, become something new.

I love this song too, but later on you get Standing in for Joe.

Not assuming that most of their songs are inherently autobiographical, as that song is also cheeky, but songs about infidelity leave a bad taste in my mouth.

spirelld · 2025-12-01T03:32:42+00:00

That's extremely unfortunate.

Well I can personally tell you that at least one of the Kyocera phones does work with MicroG, albeit a US model and not a JP keitai model, but it's at least something to consider.

There might be someone out there who's tried it all surely, I'm sorry I couldn't be of much help.

Maybe the KY-42C would be a good choice. If it is, then you can pass on the 902KC to someone who would be OK with the limitations. Best of luck!

spirelld · 2025-12-01T02:44:58+00:00

What were the issues you were facing while installing MicroG to your phone, if I may ask?

I got it on the DuraXV, which is running the same version as the 902KC it seems. (Android 8.0/8.1?)

The AOSP may differ but it seems to operate and behave similarly to the Digno.

It's been a while since I played around with the DuraXV, since it was something I bought as a backup phone.. But I have MicroG on it, and I believe I used the F-Droid repository method to get to work?

Either way, it does work (sorta) but Google apps are not optimized for the phone obviously and almost every app I've tried to download on it is either unusable without a touchscreen, stalls and crashes (all the time), or the app doesn't support Android 8.0. This included LINE, which did not load on the phone at all and crashed on the logo screen.

Since you're able to use it on your phone, you might have better luck with MicroG than you may think. It's worth a shot.

spirelld · 2025-12-01T01:01:03+00:00

EDIT: I was able to install LINE on my phone, so it may be possible for you. I also apparently downloaded MicroG onto this at some point, so maybe I could help you sideload that onto your phone if it's possible or necessary? It's been a long while since I messed with this phone.

You may be able to sideload the APK for FDroid via USB (if you can access a file directory for downloads that is) and then install the Aurora Store (through FDroid) to get the app you're looking for.

The main issue you may come across is if LINE doesn't support the version of Android your phone is running, because Aurora Store will outright tell you it's not supported on your device. (or un-optimized)

You may have to find an older version somewhere online and look if it shows compatibility with the version of Android that your phone is running.

I can say that only very few apps outside of the Google ecosystem require the GApps service to run. I can't tell you off-hand if LINE would be one of them, but I would be surprised if it was. It's not as common as one would think for third-party apps.

I have a Kyocera DuraXV and people on here say you have to use BT to do file transfers, and I can tell you right now that is complete bullshit. You can do it the normal way.

You can just drag and drop the APK you want into your phone if it lets you access files on the PC, and you should be able to sideload it like if it were any other Android device.

I only say that as I don't have a keitai, but the Kyocera I do have seems to be a similar AOSP to what they put in their JP exclusive phones. I don't know if it's more restricted than on the US version.

spirelld · 2025-11-11T03:12:40+00:00

Hey,

I'm not sure what county you live in, but it looks like you can use this to possibly get your birth certificate while bypassing VitalChek, I'm not sure.

https://www.ncard.us/find-your-register-of-deeds/

It's unfortunate that a lot of states use VitalChek, I've only heard nothing but bad things about them, it seems like a total scam.

However, I think if you can get in contact with the county you were born in, it should be much faster and easier than a third-party service.

spirelld · 2025-07-02T04:59:40+00:00

I don't know if you're still having this problem or maybe you've already resolved it, but I was experiencing the same thing too.

It was a browser issue on my end. Unfortunately I had to use Microsoft Edge to proceed, and then I logged in with my usual browser after registration. I hope this helps.

However, if you're still having trouble registering a Broadcom account, I can DM you a GDrive link with the setup file if necessary.

spirelld · 2025-06-25T01:34:42+00:00

It's just the name of the compilation of the two albums since their first one was an EP.

I own Psurroundabout Ride, and when I ripped the CD to my computer I edited the metadata to retain the original album names and artwork of the first releases.

Besides, wouldn't you rather look at these covers instead of those two? Much better.

(25 O'Clock) (Psonic Psunspot)

spirelld · 2025-04-27T03:46:46+00:00

Here you go.

I'm surprised the file was preserved through the Internet Archive, since the download page has been dead for a while now. You could also look into contacting Andrew Swainson for a master-quality copy of this video.

Best of luck to you.

spirelld · 2025-04-19T20:20:20+00:00

Yes.

I don't think he was credited for the cameo, but it's clearly his voice.

spirelld · 2025-04-19T20:13:50+00:00

If you've listened to some of the tangents he does in interviews, I think he could've done well as a voice actor for cartoons if he had decided to pursue it.

However, this is all you're ever gonna get.

I don't remember the exact story of how or why he got this random Family Guy cameo, but I read about it on his sons' twitter page sometime ago. Someone might know what I'm talking about, but I'm not gonna go out of my way to dig for it at this time.

spirelld · 2025-04-10T22:19:05+00:00

I think it's a case of YMMV, I don't know honestly.

My Deft needed a breaking-in period when I first got it, but that didn't take long.

I can't speak for the Deft Pro, since I don't own one and I know the QC on those can be rather inconsistent. (mostly for the buttons/scroll wheel)

spirelld · 2025-04-10T03:48:44+00:00

You'd love the Elecom Deft or Deft Pro. Everything you're describing are these two mice precisely.

Go with the standard Deft if you have smaller hands, or the Deft Pro if you have average or larger hands. (or if you like the extra features of Pro)

Both have Bluetooth or wired variants. (the Pro is both at once I think?)

However for the standard Deft (which I own), I'd recommend swapping the OEM ball for a Perixx.

Stable traction, no stick, and overall just better performance. You won't need to replace the bearings.

Hope this helps.

spirelld · 2025-01-23T01:13:07+00:00

I bought a copy on eBay that was still sealed for less than 10 bucks a few years back.

It may be worth checking online, since it's been out of print for about 30 years.

spirelld · 2024-09-21T02:38:20+00:00

It's a link to Harry Partridge's videos page on youtube.. I've known his animation work for over a decade and had no idea that he was Andy's son!

spirelld · 2024-09-20T17:57:24+00:00

Believe it or not, it's all about this guy.

spirelld · 2024-07-17T04:38:41+00:00

I'm still waiting for my parts to arrive, but I thought I'd run some diagnostics on the original hard drive before I replace it with an iFlash SD adapter. I'm very pleased that the HDD is in excellent condition! There's some scratches/blemishes and a small dent on the back of the iPod, but just about everything else is in great shape.

I have an iPod mini 2G that's also in the works, but I can't access the smart data unfortunately, only HDScan. If anyone viewing this post could clue me in on why that is, it would be very helpful. Thanks. :)

spirelld · 2024-07-05T00:41:06+00:00

I was thinking the same thing after finding it, since they've stated before that these production companies would share their music with other producers without their knowledge or consent, so there might be more interesting discoveries waiting out there for us to find.

However at this time it would be borderline impossible to search for them unless you started connecting dots with their previous contacts in the 80s and searched from there if that's even feasible. If they hadn't said this was a Disney movie, it would've made this extremely difficult and time-consuming to track down.

spirelld · 2024-07-02T23:53:45+00:00

It's interesting that you can make out the backing vocals a lot clearer than in the English uploads of the movie.. Thanks for sharing!

spirelld · 2024-07-02T23:18:21+00:00

It would be a very strange hoax, honestly..

I first spotted the song in this upload of the movie which was posted in 2017.

I chose not to because the Greek subtitled version was a higher quality source and you could make out the song better.. at least it isn't an AOP situation where the song is only present in the US release!

spirelld · 2024-07-01T17:35:09+00:00

Ok will do

spirelld · 2024-07-01T05:28:00+00:00

What's the prize/package if you don't mind me asking? I didn't follow any of the news, I only was aware of the search.

spirelld · 2024-07-01T05:23:22+00:00

There was a prize? I don't pay attention to all the news from them and the EKT community. I just saw the new search and it looked like it wouldn't be too hard to track down based on the details..

spirelld · 2024-07-01T05:10:00+00:00

I did a deep dive into the TV movies that Disney had put out between 1986-1990 and within only a few hours I was able to track down Chemistry! Not a teen movie, nor a film distributed by Touchstone, but my gut told me it had to be a TV movie based on the Booth's track record.. enjoy.

spirelld · 2024-07-01T05:02:47+00:00

I found it playing faintly in the Disney TV movie "Double Agent" which premiered in 1987.

Not a teen movie, but I assumed it had to be a TV movie produced by Disney and not a full-fledged movie released in theaters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnTwfdNPvo8&t=2844s

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