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Stevie Wonder High Fives Steve Jobs For iOS Accessibility
Well, here’s a nice listen. During his annual WONDER-FULL event in Los Angeles, legendary R&B artist, the great Stevie Wonder praised Apple founder, guru and visionary, Steve Jobs for making iOS devices available to everyone.
At around the 4:38 mark, Stevie Wonder thanks Steve Jobs, for his technological vision saying: “There’s nothing on the IPhone or IPad that you can do that I can’t do”. Very nice to hear.
Enjoy the above video. It’s pretty dissonant sound-wise but still worth the listen.
The Consumer Nightmare Known As Online Shopping For Children’s Clothes
First of all, let me tell you that I live in Canada. And, although I have shopped in USA-based online stores such as Gymboree and BestDressedKids.Com, once I pay duty and shipping, these designer clothes start to lose their appeal pretty quickly.
And the majority of Canadian stores have yet to join the age of technology, thus making it difficult for busy parents and grandparents to find affordable quality clothes for their children.
For example, I am in love with Canadian store, Roots.Com. Their clothing line for adults and children is excellent and the quality is high.
However, about a year ago, they discontinued the online availability of their children’s clothing line. Why? Who knows? And there is no Roots store in my town and, even if there was, the children’s clothing line is not available in every Roots store.
So, I fired off a comment on Roots Facebook page and they did tell me that they will be re-instating the children’s clothing line in their online store in November. That was really great news. Yes, their clothing is considered casual but the quality is second to none.
Another Montreal-based Canadian line that I love is PetitLem.Com but when you access their website, you see a generic homepage with little information and no online store access.
In other words, it’s a nightmare here in Canada when it comes to finding clothing for your children online.
Yes, there is Sears, Lands End, The Gap, Old Navy but, generally, I find the clothes too generic. However, out of desperation, I have purchased clothing from some of these stores, but usually it is sleepwear or casual wear.
I honestly hope that the Canadian clothing industry become more progressive in their sales approach and soon take full advantage of the technology available to them.
How about you? Has online shopping for children’s clothing been profitable for you? Do you know of any hidden gems that do offer quality children’s clothes online? Please share.
Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO Of Apple While Former CEO, Tim Cook, Steps Up To The Plate
This just in from CNN. Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer Of Apple, with former CEO Tim Cook stepping in to secure his position.
Steve Jobs will, however, stay on as Chairman.
All day, I had this eerie feeling that something was up with Steve Jobs. I couldn’t shake off the feeling, so I went out and purchased some Apple products. It still didn’t do the trick.
But to come home and see this CNN news bulletin was very unsettling.
We all knew this day would come but I am sure we were also hoping beyond hope that this genius of a man would defeat the odds and remain with Apple for many years.
In his resignation letter to Apple, Mr. Jobs stated:
“I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come,” wrote Jobs, who has been on medical leave since January. Cook has been filling in as the company’s leader.
“I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role,” Jobs wrote in his resignation letter. “I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.”
Naturally, with his announcement, Apple shares dropped 5%.
CNN went on to report Apple’s reaction to the news:
“Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company,” board member Art Levinson said. “In his new role as chairman of the board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.”
Steve Jobs was diagnosed with treatable pancreatic cancer in 2004 and has been battling the disease with the same level of determination and professionalism that made him a visionary in the field of technology.
Do you think Apple will be able to carry on without him? Do you worry that the creative innovations synonymous with Apple will decrease without his powerful presence?
A Review Of Arcana Studio’s Interactive Mobile 3D App, The Gwaii
IPad specific interactive books and learning material for children of all ages are evolving at a rapid pace.
With each new release, the interactive ingredients of the content push the envelope further and further, challenging the imaginations of both the publishers and the consumers.
An example of this is the recent release of Arcana Studios’ 3D comic, The Gwaii. Read the rest of this entry
A Review Of Jack And The Beanstalk Interactive Storybook App
Developers are barely skimming the surface when it comes to producing stellar IPad Apps for children. There aren’t too many that have that “wow” factor.
But, every day new apps surface and I discover some old gems as well.
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