Just shocked. Stunned. The bureau chief for NBC News in Washington died today reportedly after suffering a massive heart attack.
Like many, I grew up watching ‘Meet the Press’. It was my “must see TV”. It’s hard to imagine Tim not sitting at that desk this Sunday.
RIP
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As I’m sure most of you know now, the new iPhone 3G was announced earlier this week by Steve Jobs at WWDC 2008. I have to admit, I was listening to the keynote via an audio stream from USTREAM.tv. Someone sitting in the audience decided to start a USTREAM broadcast (sans video) on his Macbook while he was typing away (most likely on his own blog). Anyway, much to my appreciation, I could clearly hear Jobs’ presentation.
I thought the keynote was less than exciting. Yeah, there were some cool things shown. But, rating this event against others, this one was on the more lackluster end. Anyway, here’s a quick “love”, “hate” list of things about the new iPhone 3G.
Love
— 3G speed
— GPS
— Legitimate installable Apps!
— MOBILE Me
Hate
— Nearly everything about AT&T
— Increase in data cost
— No bundled SMS package
— No frontside camera
— No cut and paste or MMS in iPhone 2.0 software
— No 32GB sized iPhone
Will I purchase a new iPhone to replace my 1.0 version? Probably. Will I line up on July 11th at my local AT&T store? No. In fact, I’ll probably wait a couple of months to see if AT&T relents and becomes less hard nosed about the iPhone data plan. But, that all depends on how many cool applications come out for the device. My 1.0 iPhone is only a 4 gigger. Space might quickly become an issue for me.
Regardless of my gripes, the iPhone is still the best gadget I’ve ever purchased.
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The AP reports that Barack Obama has effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination.
Does Hillary agree?
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Bo Diddley died today at age 79.
Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Fla., spokeswoman Susan Clary said. He had suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation.
The legendary singer and performer, known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, was an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and received a lifetime achievement award in 1999 at the Grammy Awards.
He leaves the world with a signature rhythmic beat that has influenced thousands of songs. Quite a legacy.
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