Thanks to Apple’s iTunes Music Store, I found Jonathan. Again. I’m an early adopter and adopted the iTunes Music Store as soon as it opened. Now it’s music, music videos, movie shorts, TV shows, and The Amazing Jonathan. Where has he been? I didn’t do well in the VCR years. TV shows would come and … Read More »
By on Monday, February 27, 2006
American Idol Is Rigged
How can they listen to tens of thousands of contestants and still pick some who cannot sing? I watch American Idol. I like American Idol. With the first four contestants dropped from the Top 24, I’m convinced the contest is rigged. Does that accusation mean that American Idol producers know who the winner will be … Read More »
By on Sunday, February 26, 2006
The Real Difference Between Microsoft And Apple
Both have a long history in personal computing. Both have success. One is missing something. What’s the difference between the two? Hardware? Software? Wealth? The answer is in a remote control, and Microsoft’s marketing of the iPod. When Apple introduced the iMac G5 with Front Row and Apple Remote, one slide on Steve Jobs’ presentation … Read More »
By on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ben Franklin’s Plan
You have plans for dying. Do you have a plan for living? Most of what I know about Ben Franklin came during American History class in high school. There’s that whole kite and electricity thing, right? How did Franklin handle the likes of Laetitia Casta? Franklin was an inventor. Those of us who require bifocals … Read More »
By on Friday, February 24, 2006
The List Of Wackiest Street Names
Where do you live? Wisteria Lane? Main Street? Elm Street? Or Farfrompoopen Road? What’s the wackiest street name in the US? You’d be surprised. What’s tops and what’s my favorite are two different things. Who lives on Farfrompoopen Road? Who would? Having owned about 25 cars in the past 35 years of driving (do the … Read More »
By on Thursday, February 23, 2006
People Repellent. An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Not bathing for a week may do the same thing; repel people. It’s the side effects that make it less than desirable. Do people bother you? Do you find youself in a situation where you’d just like to get rid of someone; make them go away? Try people repellent. It works. OK, it doesn’t work … Read More »
By on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
On The Perspective Of Dennis the Menace
So, you think your point of view is reasonable and accurate? Dennis knows better. Many years ago I read a Dennis the Menace cartoon that was so funny and insightful that I never forgot it. Why? The “Perspective Lesson.” Do you have a perspective on this? Dennis the Menace was the Calvin and Hobbes of … Read More »
By on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Is A Flood Of Trouble Coming To Your Mac?
Mac OS X: No malware for five years and counting. Until now. Last week’s news headlines screamed “First Mac Virus.” This week we learn of a huge hole in Safari, the popular Mac browser. What’s next? Mail? Yes. The so-called First Mac Virus™ turned out to be a poorly engineered trojan horse not capable enough … Read More »
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