After a few months and many generous donations, my goal of $250 for the ASPCA Donation Drive has finally been achieved. Thanks to everyone who donated!
What is Candle Talk?
For the past six or seven weeks, a regular group of seesmic users have been gathering every Sunday night at 10 PM Eastern for what we now refer to as Candle Talk. It is a time for us to discuss various topics as well as share our feelings about the week past and the week ahead. See the video below for more information:
Tour of New Indianapolis International Airport
After nearly thirty years of planning, Indianapolis is getting an entirely new airport terminal this fall to replace the aging and rather oddly placed existing facility. Opening November 12, the new facility will feature more gates, better security, faster checkpoints, a significantly larger baggage claim zone and many other amenities of modern-day airport facilities.
Checking in and looking back
After hours trying to put together this rather simple video on my windows system, I finally got it uploaded to Viddler this evening. I have been having some technical issues preventing me from posting any of my Flip Mino content to the blog so I decided to use this opportunity to check in and take a look back at some of my early blog videos.
Introduction of new MacBook Pro styling opens savings window
With the introduction of the brick aluminum body style of the new MacBook Pro, many online retailers are trying to move their old stock. A quick look on MacConnection.com today shows last generation MacBook Pros starting at $1449.95 after rebate. That’s $550 less than MSRP just last week.
Apple unveils new MacBook and MacBook Pro redesign to lukewarm response
Steve Jobs took the stage on October 14 with a bag full of announcements. In true Apple fashion, Steve unveiled numerous new products including a redesign and new manufacturing process for the MacBook and MacBook Pro line of portables.
Rumors surrounding the event suggested we would see numerous changes and, for the most part, Steve didn’t disappoint. In addition to the new MacBook and MacBook Pro portables, we also saw the introduction of a new 24-inch LED Cinema Display, an update to the MacBook Air, a $100 price drop on the base white MacBook and a speed bump for the 17″ MacBook Pro. Check out the video below for some additional information on the new manufacturing process used for the new MacBook and MacBook Pro. The aluminum brick method is interesting to see in action.
Making Popcorn Old School
Elisabeth was kind enough to bring over her old style popcorn maker this past weekend. Say goodbye to the microwave - old school popcorn is the only true way to indulge.
ASPCA Donation Drive Nears Goal
The ASPCA Donation Drive is nearing its goal of $250 thanks to the generous donations of family and friends. Help push the drive past the $250 mark by donating an amount of your choice (select other from the list of options and fill in your desired amount). Thanks to everyone who has helped bring me this close to the target in such a short amount of time.
Kevin’s Tortilla Breakfast Recipe
Kevin Spidel shared his tortilla breakfast recipe to go along with some of his Nana’s delicious salsa. He was nice enough to bring me a jar of the fresh salsa when I was in Phoenix last week. After a very careful return trip in my checked bag, the salsa has been mostly consumed in a matter of just two days. Thanks Kevin!
FDIC shuts down Washington Mutual Inc.
Thursday, September 26 marked the largest U.S. bank failure in history. Washington Mutual Inc. was closed by the government with all assets being sold to JP Morgan Chase for $1.9 billion. For more information on the closure, check out this article from The NY Times.
The severity of the bad mortgage debt situation is becoming incredibly clear with today’s news. This news comes the same day as Washington struggles to secure the entire $700 billion bailout of the entire financial system.
