The frustration with Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs continues. A week ago John Gruber pointed out a serious flaw in the biography and now Dave Winer and John Siracusa have joined in. Dave Winer writes: Choosing Walter Isaacson “was a terrible decision. My guess is that he didn’t put a lot of thought into the …
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Favorite commercials: Samsung making fun of Apple fanboys and hipsters
Some hilarious quotes: “Why would they be leaving if we’re only 9 hours away” – “Yeah, I mean this is an event” “I could never get a Samsung…I’m creative.” — “Dude you’re a barista” “If it looks the same how will people know I upgraded?” “Can we see your phone…can I see it with my …
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Short Film on the making of the Grammy awards and its history
I love these short films showing how the awards are made. Manufacturing is such a lost art in this country! Enjoy this one on the Grammy’s and its history. Music Voyager visited where the Grammy’s are made in Ridgeway, Colorado. Handcrafted by John Billings, the “Grammy Man”, his wife, and two employees, the Grammy award …
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2012 Grammy nominations – have you heard the latest from Bruno Mars, Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons, The Band Perry, Skrillex, and J. Cole?
Kanye West received the most nominations Adele and Bruno Mars dominated the big awards Adele received six nominations for her album “21,” which included the ubiquitous hit “Rolling in the Deep.” Bruno Mars also received six nominations, three for “Grenade,” his song about unrequited love, and three for the album “Doo-Wops and Hooligans.” Foo Fighters also received …
2012 Grammy nominations – have you heard the latest from Bruno Mars, Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons, The Band Perry, Skrillex, and J. Cole?
Kanye West received the most nominations Adele and Bruno Mars dominated the big awards Adele received six nominations for her album “21,” which included the ubiquitous hit “Rolling in the Deep.” Bruno Mars also received six nominations, three for “Grenade,” his song about unrequited love, and three for the album “Doo-Wops and Hooligans.” Foo Fighters also received …
Grand Opening – Island Cinema at Fashion Island in Newport Beach
**Grand Opening Event on Dec 13 at 7pm, screening of Young Adult with a follow-up celebration at True Food Kitchen** I’m super excited about a new theater opening right-close by at Fashion Island. Check out the design/architecture: Astonishing projection and sound to stimulate your senses. Premium leather seats with extra leg room, and screening rooms …
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Tea Time: white tea, chamomile, and harvesting garden mint
As the weather gets colder and I wrap myself up in warm sweaters and soft blankets, my tea obsession comes out. It starts with simple drinks of steaming hot water. Then I crave something more and from there I quickly amass jars of herbs, spices, and teas. My three favorites are chamomile, white tea, and …
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Apple Genius Tip: Never restore your iPhone from a back-up
The other day I was at the Apple Store with my mom to help her get the iPhone 4S. She asked the clerk-geek if she should restore her phone from her backup and he said “no.” We were shocked. Isn’t that the standard procedure. According to him, not anymore. With iCloud and iTunes syncing it …
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Why does Mark Zuckerberg hate "beta" development?
You know how everything Google does is launched in a “beta” mode. They know that their products are most likely going to break, fail, or simply invade your privacy. Google is so obsessed with beta releases that they often leave them in perpetual beta. So why is Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg so against beta? This …
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Why does Mark Zuckerberg hate “beta” development?
You know how everything Google does is launched in a “beta” mode. They know that their products are most likely going to break, fail, or simply invade your privacy. Google is so obsessed with beta releases that they often leave them in perpetual beta. So why is Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg so against beta? This …
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