Oh, this was too good to pass up! 
The part that makes me laugh like never before is the part about using Windows on the production line, and felt the need to blame them for it. How about managing the computers so they don’t contract a virus, hmm?
Apple apologized for the incident, but blamed it on a Windows computer used on the iPod production line.
CNET News.com – Bloggers dismayed at Apple’s response to iPod virus
I’ve stopped using Pluck a few weeks ago, and finally have removed the last vestiges of it from my machines. Did IE7 cause this? Not exactly.
While the RSS/ATOM support in IE7 and Firefox contributed to this, it really is Google Reader that drove home the last nail in the coffin. The simplicity, performance, and accessibility of GReader just can’t be beat for my needs at this time.
So, it is with sadness that I am currently removing Pluck from my last machine before installing the IE7 gold release. I’ve used Pluck for 2 years and will remember it fondly.
Finally have been able to find the time to get away from work for a few days. It happens to be our Anniversary, so Amy and I wanted some time out of town and away from “it”.
We’ll be heading north, and I’ll blog portions of it, pertaining to what strikes me at the moment. Something different that I’m going to do is keep my laptop in “standby” mode for 4 days. What? Battery life? Of course it won’t last for four days, but I figure, that if I keep the ‘top ready to fire at all times, I’ll have opportunity to plug in at coffee shops, hotels, and of course, I’ve got an AC/DC adapter in the car. 
I’m going to blog random stuff here, of course, and will blog the technical items at The Mobile Lifestyle, which I’ve unfortunately been neglecting something fierce lately. 
Hopefully, I’ll be able to stock up on some pictures and such, though here in Minnesota at this time, all the fall color has vanished in winds and rains of the last week or two.
Anyway, enjoy IE7 – its out and ready to go for XP. Other things I recommend looking into this weekend are AOL’s XDrive, Google Reader, Google Docs & Spreadsheets, and Zoho.
Have fun!
If you ever needed an example of how a dictatorship does not trust its citizens, then look no further than the latest asinine action by the Iranian government.
My condolences to the citizens of Iran, you are on the verge of losing one of your most powerful tools for freedom of thought and expression. Right now its just slow, tomorrow it may be gone.
Guardian Unlimited – Iran bans fast Internet to cut west’s influence
Are you addicted to the ‘Net? You may be and not even know it. Then again, it could just be another damn farce that some research-type used to bilk the government into funding some research (and themselves) for a year or two.
At any rate, I obviously use the ‘Net quite a bit. Considering that I’ve moved to using the web for all my information technology service needs, you could argue that I’m “hooked”. However, I beg to differ – big shock, huh? I use the ‘Net for simplifying my life. I use the ‘Net for information. I use the ‘Net to streamline.
While I’m using a computing device most of the day, I only use the ‘Net for a little bit a day. Most of my computer-related time is spent at work figuring out some ridiculous problem, or supporting someone else’s problem (fun – not).
What do you think? Are you addicted?
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There’s NO valid argument against the SAVE America Act.
My bill would make it easy to vote.
And hard to cheat.
As soon as DHS is fully funded (as it should be within 48 hours), the Senate should resume consideration of it—and stay on the bill until it passes.
Pass it on.
How are Democrats cheating in L.A.?
Let me show you…
There are 26 registered voters at this toilet in Los Angeles.
I’m not kidding. I have the voter records. See for yourself. The only thing here is a stinky port-a john inside an empty parking lot.
No homes. No mailboxes.
As governor, the State Capitol will stand for unity and common sense.
In addition to the POW/MIA flag that has long flown over the State Capitol, we will fly two flags when I am governor: the Wisconsin state flag and the American flag.
That’s it. No politics.
