iPHONE 5  coming : )

ring, ring, ring.... Yes, that is the sound of the release date for the much awaited arrival of the newest iPHONE 5!  Wish I got an invite to this Cupertino event on OCT 4th , 10am PST when one version iPhone is expected to be announced. Predictions are that it will be a few weeks later.

ONE happy Apple lover here! 

I skipped the iPHONE 4 with it's squared off shape, Face-Time, and better camera- only to have the newest operating system.  A photographer who no longer bothers to carries a digital camera and phone and laptop and note pad and and and... 

I cannot WAIT to have a NEW camera. 

My biggest decision in the next week - is whether to stick with a 2 yr contract with ATT or head back to Verizon -giving up my 3000 minutes reserve and grandfathered price for data. 

Interesting Google ad following this blog entry-- the DROID popped up! Sorry, it is a waste of money and time- I won't settle for second place-      I want the REAL THING BABY.

Apple's Steve Jobs gets shout-out from Stevie Wonder

Apple's Steve Jobs gets shout-out from Stevie Wonder

Another attest to the "wonders of tech and APPLE products".
One of the devices and apps that even the playing or "living field" in life
that is marketed for the average person made available by Jobs.

Stevie Wonder whose lack of ability to see with his eyes - recognized the
amazing ways technology empowers his life.

Steve Jobs resigned recently from Apple CEO position as his health issues
do not allow him the energy to work the role.

LA Time Lapse

LA Light from Colin Rich on Vimeo.
Song by Cinematic Orchestra http://www.cinematicorchestra.com/
Website at: www.PacificStarFlight.com



Time lapse photography provides us with a video like quality and takes alot of time to capture each photo in sequence. In the bustling city of Los Angeles, here is an overview of streets and downtown buildings that provides a glistening sight.

Colin Rich says, "I sought out to capture the electric radiance of Los Angeles at night.
It took me 6 months of on and off shooting to finish this project and I've learned a couple things along the way." 


Cinematography, direction, and editing by Colin Rich
http://www.facebook.com/colinrich1
http://www.pacificstarflight.com/Pacific_Star/Open.html

Produced by William Ahmanson
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=741029873

all things online...

INTRO to MAC LAB

1. Log onto your acct.
2. Get a review of the MAC operating system - review the tutorial on Leopard.
3. Find your folder and make two new folders - one for your class works ( Graphics) ( Webdesign)
and one for Finished works.
4. Create tabs for falmouth.k12.ma.us in Safari
5. Create a word document using OPEN OFFICE ( in Applications folder)
NICE job!! you are done.

Survey : ) Graphics / Web

Wishing you the Best, dear Mr. Jobs

Today the news flash included Steve Jobs resigning from his post at Apple to focus ( what we believe ) on his health and well being. You have given our world so much innovation and excitement in all my years as an Apple lover and I join so many others in wishing the Best.

Not many people can look at their careers and passions and see so many life / world changing innovations as we have from your works. There are times in all of our lives when we all may take time to focus in on ourselves - recharge and reconnect with our closest supports- you deserve this time.

I want to personally extend my best to you and thank you.
Best regards,

Peg Verdi

Long time Apple Follower and Supporter

Apple Store- "MADE IN CHINA" not by Steve Jobs

By now you may have read the "BirdAbroad" blog that relays an American traveler's surprise at seeing an Apple store in China that was NOT Steve Jobs plan.  For one who heads to an Apple Store in every new city I travel, hearing this only stimulates my curiousity as to how "close one can go with this". Even to the Apple shirts and tags for the customers and the spiral staircases in many of the stores.
The Wall Street Journal has posted additional pictures that reveal more information.

Images from the Wall Street Journal  relay to the extent the copiers did to make it look so much like the stores around the world that Apple strategically places. 

Google+ Something LIke FB with more "privacy?"

Here is Google's new attempt to add features - mobile ones- to keep "us all connected with our "friends". Ok, anytime someone uses that term now, we have to question

Two things come to mind,


1. Just WHO are your friends?  and do you want ALL of your "friends"
personal circles, family, work, and new acquaintances and OLD flames
to be in this INNER CIRCLE?

2. Let's see what we have learned from the NEW MySpace and Facebook before "jumping in'
BUT do USE the GOOD In all and enjoy!!:  )



Anything we sign up for now and who we choose to include - may need some updating
and social re-building.

So before we JUMP IN and TRY the NEW way to connect-
My word of caution is..

As you select your friends and treat them with respect and loyalty-
select your friends' connections and share their personal info with the same.
If you think that Mark Zuckerberg ( and your "friends" on FB) has info about you, knows what you do , did , and with who and when..etc etc.. Google + is competing with them!  That said, proceed with caution. Colleges and Future employers "check" those online profiles and SEE your weekend and social life info. 

Another way to connect- like a new relationship- Go cautiously! 

Related articles

• Do you need Google+ Invitations? (crazzycool.blogspot.com)

Retro Look for iPhone

ETSY


Now here is a combination of two of my fav phones. Bringing a retro look with features for a handset and charging unit.

Ready, Set, Go! SEPTEMBER- iPHONE 5

Never thought I would thank a competitor but I am happy for the Google Nexus and yes, the new Android coming out soon because Apple needs to push out the iPHONE ! In fact, recent news has projected Apple will come out with two new iPhones. Iphone 5 and a lower priced version iPhone 4S  says Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore .According to him,
It will release the iPhone 5, will have new features and operating system and the iPhone 4S, a "mid-range" prepaid smartphone priced at $350. The data plans would work similarly to the iPad. Users could sign up and pay for what they need when they need it.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-prepaid-phone-2011-6#ixzz1QimxVQCQ

White iPhone 4 helped the dry market field for awhile but we need to give the people what they want - the new operating system and a new reason to 'stick with the iPhone".

My phone service is ready for an upgrade - but why should I waste my "once in a 2 yr" upgrade time with a phone that has little more to offer but face-to-face and better quality pictures.  With articles questioning if the "new" Android Phone is an alternative to iPhone-- it is time for Apple to give us reasons to stick - a newer phone with features like a 4G network would help.

BACK TO SCHOOL with an iPhone 5 - I'll wait for that! 

FB Upload Celebrity Photo w/YOUR Name

 Confuse Mark Zuckerberg or Give him your "Privacy Rights" for Facial Profiling 

Everytime you post a picture ( or someone else posts one to FB) 

Do you realize that someone is tracking 
-Who you are, 
-What you like, 
-Who your friends are, 
-What you did last nite, 
-Where you are today and and and...

If  a Newspaper reporter takes your picture - you have to give permission to post it 
or if policemen takes your picture and shows it on Channel 5 news TV 
online

you may have a problem with that. 

However when YOU or someone else posts a picture to Facebook- 

Do you realize someone is collecting your   “biometric data collection” scheme and that it violates privacy and adversely impacts consumers...  

according to the The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), in a complaint file to the FTC.

 How to OPT out of FACIAL RECOGNITION on Facebook

1. Disable the Facebook facial recognition auto-suggest function for photo tagging.

Go to Account (upper right corner of homepage) - Privacy Settings - Custom settings (bottom middle) - Suggest photos of me to friends - Enabled/Disabled (check Disabled)

2. Vigilantly monitor your notifications about being tagged in photos so you can be in control of this data.

3. Upload pictures of celebrities or other people and tag them as yourself.  The point is to pollute Facebook’s facial recognition database of you so that its ability to identify you is weakened.

 4. Request Facebook to remove your "summary information" from its facial recognition database (hat tip to PCWorld).

Tips from : International Business Times  -June 18, 2011 10:50 AM EDT

Google Doodle Guitar Honoring Les Paul - Permanent HOME

Google Doodle Guitar Les Paul LINK

Google Doodle                                      

Creative minds just keep on amazing me with design and technology_here is another example with the Google Doodle "Les Paul".   Shaped like the Google logo by10 strings of different pitches of  a guitar, the doodle guitar can be played either by moving the mouse over the strings, or by clicking a button below the strings that enables users to hammer out riffs using the buttons on their keyboard.
There is a red button with recording ability that will save your tune and forwarded to friends for collaboration. 

My students in class were strumming away today and in awe by this creation. I love whenever creativity involves and excites the senses.




GREAT NEWS!    Google Doodle GUITAR has permanent home 


http://www.google.com/logos/2011/lespaul.html
Check out all of the Google Doodles and re-visit some great old friends and new.


http://www.google.co.in/logos/index.htmlGoogle Doodle History