Blackberry Storm Update

Thanks to David for pointing out this thread: http://techland.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/10/31/verizon-mulls-heavily-discounted-blackberry-storm/ Interesting theory, although looks like a race to bankruptcy for AT&T and Verizon. I’m not sure I’ll switch to the Storm, as I hate typing on touchscreens, and love the raised keys on the BBerry.

The Science of Politics

The science of politics has always interested me more than the views of one party over another. This was never more evident to me than around 11:30pm EST last night. I didn’t vote for Obama, even though I did give him serious consideration. And…

It’s McCain

There are some that will say I made my mind up a long time ago. I didn’t. I did, however, make up my mind last night. I’m voting for McCain. In the end, I never really listened to something Obama said and nodded my…

Learned Something New About McCain Today

From FactCheck.com: Obama: Celling McCain Short Any ad that features the mom of a sick child is sure to pull a few heartstrings. But this radio spot is flat wrong when it says that “John McCain has stood in the way – he’s opposed…

Obama’s 30-Minute Infommercial

Well produced. Still have no idea how he plans to accomplish all of his goals, which constitute a lengthy list. Some of the ones I find hard to fathom: Cut taxes for all families who make less than $200K. Freeze foreclosures for 90 days….

Vegas

I’ve been in Vegas on business since Thursday, and haven’t stopped moving since. Thursday started with an early morning flight from the East Coast, a 6:00pm dinner meeting followed by a 9:30pm dinner meeting. I finally had some time to play poker on Saturday,…

Update

Been traveling the last few days. David was released from the hospital a few hours after my last post on Wednesday. Just antibiotics to clear up pneumonia, no blood clots. A welcome relief. More to follow later….

David Update

Don’t you love it when doctors agree? David is feeling much better. The chest pain has resided, and he is noticeably more animated. But his doctors can’t agree on what ails him. The pulmonologist and infectious disease specialist both agree on a rare strain…

David’s In The Hospital

For those of you that know me personally, you know David has been my best friend for my entire adult life, dating back to our days together at Osborn school in the 3rd grade. Well, David returned from a business trip on Thursday and…

Will the New BlackBerry Create a Storm?

Okay, a bit punny, but BlackBerry is about to release it’s first device to compete directly with the iPhone, the BlackBerry Storm. What does this mean for veteran BlackBerry users? Well, that depends on why you like your BlackBerry. The Storm features a touchscreen…