Leopard First Impressions
The internet is buzzing with thoughts and opinions on Leopard. Being the trendy blog that jbomb.net is (and having previewed it last week), I thought it fitting to share my first impressions on Apple’s latest cat. Read on »
October 31, 2007
October 29, 2007
Flickr: Fun and Easy
I like pictures. Even though almost 100% of my pictures are snapped with a camera phone (always have my phone), the quality does not impair my fun. I wanted a way to share them online, and right now the clear choice for online photo-sharing is flickr. So what is the secret to flickr’s success? Simplicity. If you are not already a user, I will show you how easy it is to use this excellent site. Read on »
October 26, 2007
Looking at Leopard Part 2
A few days ago I wrote about my most anticipated feature in Leopard. You can read Part 1 here. Here are some more of Leopard’s great additions. Read on »
October 23, 2007
Looking at Leopard Part 1
This is a very exciting time to be a Mac user. With new iPods released last month, new iMacs released just before that (I am loving mine), and now of course the release of Leopard this Friday, Apple lovers are in heaven. So what makes Leopard’s release so exciting? Let’s start off with a little history. Read on »
October 22, 2007
Film Review: Déjà Vu
The latest film by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Tony Scott, and leading man Denzel Washington, Déjà Vu is an intellectual thriller that excites and entertains. Tony Scott (A Man Apart, Domino) has finally directed a coherent film that doesn’t require designer drugs and attention deficit disorder to enjoy: a feat I wasn’t sure he was ever going to achieve. So, is Déjà Vu simply another entertaining but brainless action flick, or something more? Read on »
October 19, 2007
Film Review: TMNT
Arguably the greatest series about four mutated terrapin ninjas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has made its glorious return in TMNT. This is the first big screen trip since the third iteration of the series when the Turtles were sent back in time to feudal Japan. TMNT actually ignores the third film as it starts after the defeat of Shredder at the end of the second film, The Secret of the Ooze. Is it a solid addition to the series? Read on »
October 17, 2007
Album Review: Radiohead – In Rainbows
The music industry has been in a transitional state over the last several years as distribution moved into a digital realm. Music giant iTunes has become the most popular choice for those who purchase albums and songs online, but its use of DRM gives many users a headache. What does this have to do with the latest album from Radiohead? Read on »
October 15, 2007
Film Review: Casino Royale
After decades of James Bond movies, is it possible to reinvent the formula while still keeping the spirit of the classics alive? Casino Royale proves that not only is this task possible, but also can be done with more excitement and action than any Bond movie in recent memory. A few changes in execution coupled with a new lead (Daniel Craig) form a fresh chapter in the series, and provide audiences with an adrenaline rush not to be missed. Read on »