Whether you know it or not Apple is taking over the world, and they are
getting helpfrom companies like Nike, IBM & Starbucks. Your computer,
exercise and personal information will all sooner or later, be processed
by Apple...
2 news stories in the last week...
The Apple Store Fifth Avenue will be Apple's most architecturally
innovative store and will also operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
to offer an unprecedented level of service, the company officially
announced on Thursday.
The store features a distinctive 32-foot glass cube that creates an
attractive new destination on Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s most
popular shopping areas.
“We opened our first New York store in SoHo in 2002, and it has been
successful beyond our dreams. Now we’re thrilled to open our second
New York store on Fifth Avenue,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.
“With outstanding service and an amazing location open 24 hours a day,
we think the Apple Store Fifth Avenue is going to be a favorite
destination for New Yorkers and people around the world.”
The new store offers more than 100 Macs and nearly 200 iPods for
customers to try before they buy, as well as the world’s largest
assortment of accessories.
The Apple Store Fifth Avenue also has the largest staff of any
Apple Store, with nearly 300 highly trained Mac Specialists,
Mac Geniuses and Creatives who will offer free tips and tricks
on photography, movies and music.
Inside the Apple Store Fifth Avenue, customers will find a combined
45-foot Genius Bar, iPod Bar and The Studio where they can get
face-to-face support, free advice and work on creative projects
at any hour of the day or night.Apple also announced that more than
147 million people on three continents have visited Apple retail
stores since they opened in May 2001. Apple’s Retail division
generated more than one billion dollars in revenue during the
2005 holiday shopping season, solidifying the company's position
as one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world.
With the opening of the Apple Store Fifth Avenue, Apple now operates
147 stores, including six in Japan, six in the U.K. and two in Canada.
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"TUNE YOUR RUN"
The first product in the "Nike+iPod" partnership is called the
"Nike+iPod Sport Kit" which will allow Nike+ footwear to wirelessly
communicate with iPod Nanos. The specialty shoes will be able to
communicate time, distance, calories burned, and pace on the Nano and
store the information on screen and via audible feedback through headphones.
The Sport Kit will be available in the next 60 days with a suggested
retail price of $29 USD, and will require a Nike+ shoe and an iPod Nano.
http://www.nike.com/nikeplus
Less than Jake releases their new CD today "In with the Out Crowd".
Run to the store & buy it... or at least download it from i-tunes (apple loves you) !!
Everyone needs a little SPORK in their lives...
WORK. We all do it. Most tolerate their jobs. Others downright HATE it.
People do it to earn money for their lifestyles, family, habits or in
some cases – passion. I do what I love to do. I get paid to be creative.
To do the ONE thing I feel I do great. I should know something about the
FT position with SOE at the beginning of the week.
All I can tell people is do what makes you Happy. Work Hard. Exercise.
Have Fun.Make the most of your life because Life is Short.
Unexpected things happen. Live life to the fullest.
Enough preaching about work. Time to talk about something I am still
learn’n about.
WOMEN.
As much as I talk to women, flirt with women, learn about them, date or even experience more,
there is always the elusiveness of “the right one”. Now don’t get me wrong,
I am not at this exact moment looking for the be-all, end-all relationship.
I am just looking for FUN.
Then I start thinking about my single friends. What are they looking to
get out of dating? Are they having a good approach (or any at all)?
Be it being shy or thinking of women as objects for sex, are they putting
forth the right attitude? Not that I am an expert by any means, but I
try to dish out what little nuggets of info I come across. I have
decided to step out of the coach’s role unless asked for my opinion.
You cannot help the helpless.
I have been lucky, meeting very nice girls. I am going to the movies
tomorrow night with AW (a very cute redhead). We have a lot in common –
music, writing, movies. A fellow Libra none the less. She is very mature
for her age and face-to-face, a great conversationalist.
Definitely something there…
Another perfect day in San Diego...
The Foo Fighters announced their North American Acoustic tour today.
They will be hitting SD on July 17th at the intimate Civic Theater.
AWESOME!!!!
This morning I sit at my computer, sipping my coffee, reflecting on the last year.
It seems like only a year ago I was…. Wait a minute, it was a year ago already!
HOLY SHIT!!!
Well at least a lot in my life has changed… um, well it could at any minute.
I went to E3 last year. I thought I wouldn’t be going back this year because
of the low turnout of recruiters last year (the total was ZERO). But after
recently working for Sony Online, they offered me a day pass to come up and
check everything out. I dragged Jimbo with me since I knew he would be as
excited as a 15 year old boy with his first porn magazine while checking out
the latest games & gadgets. I am having my real interview with SOE this week.
Last year I was eagerly awaiting the new Star Wars movie, seeing Audioslave
in concert, new CDs from NIN & Weezer, and a bevy of summer concerts.
This year I eagerly await the new X Men & Superman movies, the new
Less Than Jake CD – “In with the out crowd” and a bevy of summer concerts.
The Smallville season finale was Thursday. Quite better than last year
I thought. The LOST season finale is Wednesday. It should be great!!
Also, as the normal TV season ends, I gear up for the summer shows like
the return of Rescue Me (one of the BEST shows on TV) and It’s Always Sunny
in Philadelphia.
I have decided to make some real positive changes for myself this year.
I plan to write & sketch more, I am going to start painting and to learn
how to play the guitar. I plan to work harder on getting more clients
for my freelance business – hopefully become more & more my own businessman.
I always seem to forget to look at the bigger picture. To remember that I control
my own Destiny (Dammit!!). Change is good. Long Live Change.
Pictures from E3:
SOE Booth
Vanguard
SOE Hooches
Pirates of the Caribbean - Davy Jones
Pirates of the Caribbean - evil chair
"Brother, ain't it true"
"Welcome to the Home of Tomorrow"
Who's afraid of a little needle
The Panic Channel - Jane's Addiction minus Perry
"Perry who??"
Where is Carmen??
The best smile of the show
Nintendo booth
Sony booth
where Tony Montoya lives
Big Red
I LOVE tall girs
SOE Banner (I designed) - Outside the Convention Center
