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Apple finally found a worthy challenger?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by bong

PRESENTING… (drumroll)… the PEAR! ~oOo~ IT TOOK me a while to figure out what was wrong with the supposed MacBook on Carly’s lap in the photo. I was literally rolling on the floor laughing when it finally dawned on me … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bong

Steve Jobs, tech visionary: 1955-2011 The Email From Tim Cook, Apple CEO, To Apple Staff Steve Jobs’ Greatest Achievements Why Steve Jobs Matters to You Steve Jobs Through the Years President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs: “He changed … Continue reading →

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My latest iPhone apps ó 2nd of 2 parts

Posted on January 16, 2010 by bong

Iíve never been too much of a Game person ñ until the iPhone that is.† And for the 2nd serving of my new iPhone apps, it is no surprise that Games dominate the list. But let me start with the … Continue reading →

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How much is a name worth?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by bong

Image Credit: www.neutronllc.com OUR GREAT grandparents would contend that a family’s name is priceless. Once the family’s name is besmirched, no amount of money is enough to restore its honor. I believe that is true. In the world of business, … Continue reading →

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I helped Apple achieve 1 billion downloads in 9 months

Posted on May 2, 2009 by bong

† IT HAPPENED†late in April. †One billion (that’s 1 followed by 9 zeroes)†downloads†in less than a year! †Approximately 3,650,000 downloads every single day. †I am sure even the bright boys in Apple could not have foreseen that.

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Most Admired

Posted on March 7, 2009 by bong

I AM PLEASED to see two of the global companies that I admire most — Google and Apple — in the 2009 List of Most Admired Companies according to a FORTUNE Magazine survey.† In fact, both of them are in … Continue reading →

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2008 was the year I devoured the Apple

Posted on January 23, 2009 by bong

I LOVE ANYTHING APPLE! †Apple Juice, Apple Pie, Apple-flavored candy, Green Apple, Red Apple, California Apple, Fuji Apple, and so on and so forth. † I have been a big fan of Steve Job’s Apple, too, since the early 90′s … Continue reading →

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