I may be proven wrong, but based on my history dealing with components and selling to Apple, a Verizon-compatible iPhone looks to be a done deal.
Oh, snap. This article was written in August, but who cares. This is huge. January!
Another Moleskine-look-alike iPad cover/case. Nice. Well done, well executed. If I had the cash kickin' around for an iPad, I'd probably drop the $$ for one of these too.
I love that Moleskine finally got around to making a cover/case for our beloved Apple products. But it is not worth $55. Period. (I don't care what they make it out of.) This had better be a price-jump because it is still pre-order. Not impressed. I won't be getting one.
Automatically transfer photos from your DSLR to your iOS device as you take them. Or use your iOS device to take photos through your DSLR! Crazy sweet ... but, I wonder what the transfer rate is ... ?
Verizon Wireless Offers iPad at Stores Nationwide on October 28
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey and CUPERTINO, California—October 14, 2010—Verizon Wireless and Apple® today announced that iPad™ will be available at over 2,000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide beginning Thursday, October 28. Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month. In addition, Verizon Wireless will also offer all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.
“This is the perfect pairing for holiday travels,” said John Stratton, chief operating officer for Verizon Wireless. “iPad together with the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G data network allows customers to easily connect on the go wherever they are.”
“We’re thrilled to be working with Verizon Wireless to get iPad into the hands of even more customers this holiday season,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s COO. “iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before, and together with Verizon Wireless we’re offering an easy way to stay connected wherever you go.”
iPad allows users to browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad Wi-Fi models are just 0.5 inches thick and weigh just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and deliver up to 10 hours of battery life.*
Apple’s App Store℠ offers iPad users access to the world’s largest catalog of apps with over 280,000 apps and more than 30,000 iPad specific apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. With Apple’s iBookstore℠, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device, iPad users have access to more than 100,000 books from major and independent publishers.
MiFi 2200 is small enough to fit in a pocket and allows customers to create a personal Wi-Fi cloud capable of sharing the high-speed Internet connectivity of the Verizon Wireless 3G Mobile Broadband network with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The MiFi 2200’s rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of active use and 40 hours of standby time on a single charge.
Customers can sign up for more information on Apple’s iPad together with Verizon Wireless’ MiFi 2200 at www.verizonwireless.com/iPad, at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
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Hmm ... if the Apple iPad is offered on Verizon, it probably won't be too long before we see an iPhone for Verizon ... right? Please? Pretty please?
A nice electronic free download by Seams, entitled Hung Markets. Check it out! Definitely worth it ...
THE BASICS
1. Packs
With a warmer sleeping bag and extra clothing, it's a good bet that you'll need to carry 25% more weight than you would in summer. Leave your daypack in your gear closet and choose a full-size internal frame backpack that's 3500 cubic inches or larger. And make sure it has external compartments where you can keep snacks, pack covers, and an extra layer within easy reach.
2. Sleeping Bags
Typically a sleeping bag rated between 0°F and 20°F will keep you warm and comfortable. An ultralight 40°F sleeping bag just won't cut it this time of year. If your body tends to run cold, you may also want to think about slipping your sleeping bag inside a bivy sack or an overbag. This adds to your bag's comfort range and keeps it drier, especially if you're sharing your tent with, say, an always-wet Siberian husky.
3. Sleeping Pads
You can have the warmest, loftiest sleeping bag in the world, but try using it in October without a foam sleeping pad underneath, and you'll end up doing jumping jacks all night to stay warm. Sleeping pads protect you from the cold ground, and as a rule, the thicker the sleeping pad, the warmer you'll be. However, keeping the weight to a minimum is pretty important too, so go with a self-inflating open-cell pad between 1 and 1½ inches thick. Also, forget the half-length pads. In colder weather, the mattress should be about as long as you are.
4. Tents
Most 3-season tents work fine in the fall. You aren't quite to the point where a heavier winter tent is necessary, but as the temperature drops, condensation becomes more of a concern. Choosing a tent with partial mesh panels and with vents built into the rainfly will ensure optimal airflow and help you avoid a rude (and frosty) awakening.
5. Gloves and Hats
Depending on the weather report, choose light gloves and a hat. Either synthetic or wool is fine. You'll also be very happy to have a warm cap around camp as things cool down. If it's really cold, keep the hat on when you sleep. A thin balaclava liner is another good option. It protects the neck and face when rolled down, and can be worn as a simple hat when rolled up.
6. Headlamps
As the days shorten, it's easy to misjudge the hike and arrive at your campsite after sunset, so be sure to include a lightweight headlamp among your light sources. Because cold weather saps batteries, a spare set is an extremely good idea.
7. Footwear
You probably don't need insulated boots yet, but for added warmth, wear slightly thicker socks. Wool or partial wool is a great choice, as it insulates even when wet. Also take along multiple pairs of socks and put on a dry pair as soon as you set up camp. To get a cold morning off to a warm start, keep some dry socks plus your shoes' footbeds in the sleeping bag with you at night.
LAYERING
A moisture-managing base layer, a warm insulating layer, and a weatherproof shell are the three components of the classic layering system. In the unpredictable weather of fall, layering allows you to bulk up in the cold and then strip down as you warm up.
8. Base Layer
Summer is over, so leave the cotton tee back in your car. A thin T-shirt made of polyester or merino wool will wick sweat away from your skin and onward to the outer layers. Both short and long sleeves work. You will probably use this as your only top layer when the sun is highest.
9. Midlayer
Because autumn weather doesn't call for a bulletproof winter parka, consider a soft shell jacket. Resistant to wind and water, the versatile soft shell is designed for aerobic activities and can be worn as the outer layer or under a waterproof shell for extra warmth. A lightweight fleece or midweight merino wool top is also a good choice. If wicked cold weather is a possibility, pack along a down sweater/jacket. Good for an emergency, you can also break it out on cold evenings.
10. Waterproof, Breathable Shell
If you stay dry, you stay warm. Or at least warmer. As the temperature drops toward freezing, the last thing you want is to be completely soaked and 20 miles from the trailhead. Go with a proven waterproof material like System Three or Gore-Tex. The shell can be noninsulated or lightly insulated. One with underarm zippers is best, as it allows you to vent heat and moisture.
Yes.
This is wicked. But It's wild to think about how he pulled it off painting these on?! Enjoy.
Again, taking a break lately, but this is a must post!
Moleskine Sticky Notes ... 'nough said! Epically awesome.
Also, check out their wicked memo cards:
http://www.moleskineus.com/mbf3612-moleskine-professional-memo-cards.html
Several of these search topics don't make sense or register with me ... but one of them definitely sticks out. I thought to myself this morning ... really? People search for that? On Twitter?!
I guess I have a lot to learn ...
Typography took a back seat in the designing of Apple's famous iPad? Interesting. I'll take his word for it. It would still be nice to have an iPad though : )
These are all awesome! Check out the whole post. There is some seriously stellar work goin' on here. *drool
Debating between the 450D and the newer 500D. Is it worth the upgrade and the extra $150? I am swaying toward the 500D for the video and higher ISO sensitivity. But .. not sure.
I would love to hear your thoughts!
I have a travel mug by Stanley that is stellar; pictured here: http://0mak0.posterous.com/good-afternoon-the-park-moleskine-more-coffee
But I have been wanting a mug that has a clip like this for a while. I had my sights set on one from REI, but they discontinued the model I liked. The newer version is hideous.
What's your favorite travel mug?
Get outside!
These look ideal, especially if you don't want to go through the trouble of creative or purchasing a pen loop for yourself! I.E. http://0mak0.posterous.com/moleskine-writing-tools-hack-instructables
I can dig it. Moleskine it up.
A few reasons to get creative, to spark your creativity, and to keep from putting it off.
Draw!
A few reasons to get creative, to spark your creativity, and to keep from putting it off.
Draw!
Some fantastic work here. Great technique, great composition. I'm diggin' it big time ...
Get outside!
A person's take on workspaces and why ...
This makes me want to go to IKEA ... dangerous.
This is a sweet and handy hack. It makes me want to go to the store right now, pick up some elastic cord, and then beg my wife to sew it for me.
Dangerous. Do it!
This is a great post on overcoming creative block. 25 strategies from talented and successful creative professionals, all compiled in once place, to help overcome creative block. Sweet! Check it out. Definitely worth the read.
Create!
The wife and I are having a nice relaxing afternoon at the park down the street. I have been drinking coffee from my Stanley leak proof travel mug and writing in my large hardcover Moleskine notebook with my Parker Stainless Steel Jotter. What a great afternoon.Get outside!
It is a beautiful sunny morning here. I am enjoying my Ethiopian Yirgecheffe coffee in a giant mug, along with my large hardcover squared Moleskine notebook, along with my current pen of choice, the Parker Stainless Steel Jotter loaded with 1mm blue ballpoint ink.How do you spend your mornings?
It is a beautiful sunny morning here. I am enjoying my Ethiopian Yirgecheffe coffee in a giant mug, along with my large hardcover squared Moleskine notebook, along with my current pen of choice, the Parker Stainless Steel Jotter loaded with 1mm blue ballpoint ink.How do you spend your mornings?
Hive Mind is a search engine on that pulls photos with different tags from Flickr and then displays them. I just stumbled across this when I was Googling some "Moleskine mugs".
I think Moleskine should make mugs ...
So wild throwback concepts that Apple was working on way back in the day. With the advent of the iPad and all the hype with it, it's neat to keep it all in perspective. It is always good to look back upon where we have come from. Love these.
I love looking at the IKEA catalogues! It is so addicting. They way they help you imagine the spaces in your apartment or home is amazing. The minimalistic utilitarian design is so ... attractive. Oh man, just totally geeking out on form & function opportunities! It makes me want to sit down and sketch out my own line of minimalistic utilitarian furniture ... and learn Swedish.My wife and I are especially excited to look further into the countless possibilities & applications ...
I love looking at the IKEA catalogues! It is so addicting. They way they help you imagine the spaces in your apartment or home is amazing. The minimalistic utilitarian design is so ... attractive. Oh man, just totally geeking out on form & function opportunities! It makes me want to sit down and sketch out my own line of minimalistic utilitarian furniture ... and learn Swedish.My wife and I are especially excited to look further into the countless possibilities & applications ...
This makes me want to get an iPad, just for this. Not good :) Looks so sweet ...
Looks like a sweet pack for ski/snowboard enthusiasts who also dig photography! 2000 cubic inches/ski & snowboard carry system/etc. Check it out!
This is outrageous. Just outrageous. And the music makes it seem just that much more epic. Wicked gnarly. I want winter again.
I am enjoying a little liquid courage this morning, as I seek to aspire to the land of the living.Happy Friday ya'll!
Went with the wife to the local coffee shop for some coffee and creativity. I had fake Turkish coffee :/ and a fantastic day old apple fritter for cheap! My wife had some ice cream and hot cocoa.She read, I sketched, it rocked.Rock on.
I almost always have this Mini Moleskine Volant in my pocket (as you can see it is beat up a bit). I primarily use it to write down and memorize Bible verses; but sometimes I will also jot quick notes in it. One of the things I like a lot about it is that the 2nd half of pages are perforated. This is often helpful to jot down contact info or other stuff to give to someone randomly or spontaneously, almost like a custom business card.
This Large Squared Hardcover notebook is my daily workhorse. I usually go through one of these about every 8 months or so.
As you can see, I will sometimes paste things into it. I use it primarily as a daily journal or diary for thoughts, prayers, ideas, and meditations (often from my daily Bible reading). But I will also pick up scraps of paper, business cards, flyers, 1/4 cards, etc and paste them in and write about them. It sometimes becomes almost like a mobile scrapbook, or a traveling journal/diary. So that's how I use some of my Moleskine notebooks. How do you use your (Moleskine) notebooks? Sound off in the comments ...
It's kind of like Ikea ... I dig it. They have lots of great products. Check them out. I first discovered Muji while in the MOMA store in NYC.
"What is MUJI?
MUJI is not a brand whose value rests in the frills and “extras” it adds to its products.
MUJI is simplicity - but a simplicity achieved through a complexity of thought and design.
MUJI’s streamlining is the result of the careful elimination and subtraction of gratuitous features and design unrelated to function.
MUJI, the brand, is rational, and free of agenda, doctrine, and “isms.” The MUJI concept derives from us continuously asking, “What is best from an individual’s point of view?”
MUJI aspires to modesty and plainness, the better to adapt and shape itself to the styles, preferences, and practices of as wide a group of people as possible. This is the single most important reason people embrace MUJI.
MUJI - in its deliberate pursuit of the pure and the ordinary - achieves the extraordinary."
Some photos from around Ithaca. It's always fun to get out and do some spontaneous photography around town. It's been too long since I've been out.
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