via news.cnet.com
Over at CNET, there's an amazing collection of quotes from the huge outpouring of tributes to Steve Jobs and his tremendous legacy.
When was the last time the passing of a CEO evoked such praise? (That's a rhetorical question.)
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Apple says Steve Jobs has died - The Washington Post
Apple says Steve Jobs has died
By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 4:49 PM
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. said the company’s co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday. He was 56.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company said in a brief statement.
“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”
The death of a mere celebrity is one thing, but the passing of a man who was a true creative genius, and who changed the lives of many, is much different. Steve changed the way I work and create, how I communicate, how I see the world.
I bought my first Apple computer in 1983, and my first Mac at the start of 1985. I served as the president of the Apple and Macintosh users group for Dallas-Fort Worth for two years, and served on the conference faculty for most of 7 years. During those times, I've made many friends and learned more than I can say. And none of that would have happened without Steve's vision and sometimes-infamous drive.
Those who are relatively new to the world of Apple products -- and many anti-consumerist critics -- think of Apple as a company that cranks out pretty toys.
Those of us who have been even peripherally involved in the Apple story from the early days know better. Steve's influence on user interface design, product design, music delivery and marketing, and many other areas -- including product demos and Powerpoint presentations -- can never be understated.
Steve was just one year older than I am, but lifetimes' worth of accomplishment ahead.
Thank you, Steve. May your creative vision and energy live on in Apple, its employees, its products, and its positive influence.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Man, I love my homeworld... Beautiful Time-Lapse Montage of the Northern Lights in Finland
Time-lapse sky photography can get a bit homogeneous, but this stands out. Check out this video made for Finland tourism. Makes me wonder why humans want to vacation in a place like Las Vegas.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
We now pause for this nanosecond of culture...
As I foraged at a CVS pharmacy today, my ears were shocked to hear the melancholy groove-tones of Broken Bells' "The Ghost Inside" playing on the Mews-Ack.
"Just like a whiskey bottle drained on the floor
She got no future just a life to endure
This good Samaritan's shaking her hard
'Too Late to Leave Him' are the songs in her car
Give it up"
Dark, intelligent music in a pharmacy? But then, of course, this sublime moment was interrupted by a smarmy VO, hawking coupons.The Apocalypse has apparently been postponed.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Rear Window: How can you not watch?
Just noticed that "Rear Window" is on. Can't resist. Switched to it just at that magical moment when a shadow falls across the face of a drowsy Jimmy Stewart... and we cut to a tight close up of the miraculous Grace Kelly slowly closing in for a kiss.
Then the full introduction: Hitchcock widens out as she floats about, literally lighting up the room. One lamp, click — "Lisa" — another lamp, and we see more of her — "Carol" — the third lamp, and she's enveloped in a cloud of chiffon — "Fremont".
Could this be the greatest character introduction in film? Even if it isn't, there's never been anyone like Grace. Or Jimmy. Or Hitch.
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