Thu - June 30, 2005

Podcast support in iTunes



So have you listened to a Podcast yet? If not, head over to Apple's web site and download iTunes 4.9. While iTunes isn't the first piece of software to link to podcasts, it certainly is the most prevalent software for organizing music and syncing music (and now podcasts) with an MP3 player like the iPod. In addition, Apple has added their user friendly design to finding, updating, and syncing podcasts.

Apple is maintaining a directory of podcasts on the iTunes Music Store, making it available to both Mac and PC users. With a simple click, you can subscribe to a podcast and add it to the new podcast category in iTunes 4.9. Once you have a podcast loaded in iTunes, you can listen to the cast, download additional episodes, and load the cast onto your iPod for portable listening.

I've had success finding many interesting podcasts that cater to my interests. Among my current favorites are:

this week in TECH
Active.com: The Sports You Do Show
The Al Franken Show
Cinecast

Posted at 10:25 PM    

Sat - November 13, 2004

"The Incredibles" is incredible



Pixar has done it again; they have released yet another amazing animated film. This time, it's "The Incredibles," the story of a super hero family, each of which has special powers. The main character, Mr. Incredible, is going through a mid-life crisis after super heros are banned from helping society with their gifted abilities. Seeing an opportunity to save the world yet again, Mr. Incredible get caught up in a diabolic plan that put him and his family in danger. Together they have to battle the forces of evil with their powers. It's a mix of Batman and X-men.

Overall, I'd give the film high marks. The story, character development, creativity, and comic elements of the film are as good, if not better, than Monster's Inc. (my favorite Pixar film going into The Incredibles). The animation quality is amazing and shows vast improvements made in textures and human models. In addition, the film is longer than any other Pixar film to date (115 minutes).

Way to go Pixar!


Posted at 07:57 PM    

Sat - November 6, 2004

Integrated comment support added!



My blog now has integrated comment support thanks to Enetation and a little scripting help. Now you can integrate you comments with my comments. Happy now Ricci?

Posted at 03:56 PM    

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