http://chrisphadley.com My thoughts on social media, web video, wine, business, gadgets and day-to-day life Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:40:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mr. Tibbs, the slightly mischievous looking fellow pictured above, became part of my parents’ household about a year ago.  Since then he has managed to find countless ways in which to drive my parents bonkers. Earlier today, I received a very humorous e-mail from my mother, a huge cat lover and ... http://chrisphadley.com/how-the-cat-stole-christmas/ Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  About a month ago I decided to purchase the $25 AeroPress coffee maker after hearing quite a few people rave about the quality.  After having enjoyed many cups of both coffee and espresso made with this device, I decided it was time to give it a review.  ... http://chrisphadley.com/aeropress-coffee-maker-review/ 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! http://chrisphadley.com/aspca-donation-goal-achieved/ 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 ... http://chrisphadley.com/what-is-candle-talk/ 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 ... http://chrisphadley.com/new-indy-airport/ 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 ... http://chrisphadley.com/checking-in-and-looking-back/ 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. A ... http://chrisphadley.com/macbook-pro-savings/ 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, ... http://chrisphadley.com/apple-releases-new-macbooks/ 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. http://chrisphadley.com/popcorn-old-school/ 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 ... http://chrisphadley.com/aspca-nears-goal/