As you have heard by now, legendary Apple founder/CEO Steve Jobs has officially retired. What can one say other than Thank You. Thank You for making my life so much better. I cannot imagine where I or the rest of the world would be without your knowledge and forethought on such amazing computers, inexpensive software and innovated products.
I have personally owned three Mac computers in the last decade and I have have nothing to say but wonderful things about them. They are simple to use and they are extremely reliable. I grew up with them going through school and now use them at work. I don't recall ever having a virus or an issue that couldn't be easily figured out.
Your software has changed the face of many industries, you have been able to offer them at fair prices and now we don't even have to wait for them in the mail, we can just download them from your App store. iTunes has revolutionized the music industry and pair it with an iPod and you have digital music at your disposal.
Final Cut Pro has been offered to video editors at a real affordable price and has given everyone from the pros to the beginners enough tools to make great things happen in the video world.
Although they have been out less than two years, iPads have quickly become the tablet of choice. The iPhone has become the phone that all other phones are compared to. More and more apps and software are being invented daily for these products, making using them that much more enjoyable.
If you haven't switched to a Mac computer, what are you waiting for, you will be glad you did?
You co-founded Apple in your parent's garage and now its one of the most successful companies in the world. Mr. Jobs, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for everything that you have done.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
100 Stories Project
As the Video Production Specialist at Bismarck State College, I was assigned a project for our upcoming symposium that we are hosting on our campus. September 11: Ten Years Later - The Impact on the Heartland. The project is called the 100 Stories Project.
September 11 of this year will mark the 10th anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks on our country. The purpose of the 100 Stories Project is to collect 100 stories on video about how these acts of terror impacted the lives of people in the Heartland. Where were they when they heard about the attacks? How did it impact their life?
When I first started this project I never thought about or realized how much this project would impact me. I remember where I was when I heard about the attacks, as does everyone I have asked. Its one of those things you will never forget.
I have recorded 94 stories so far and have heard some real interesting stories. I have talked to parents who were concerned about their children who were living in New York. I talked to people who were out of the country and had hard times getting back in. I talked to one gentleman who ended up losing his brother in the War on Terrorism. I also interviewed the mother of the only North Dakotan lost in the attacks. I have seen many people tear up when talking about these horrific events.
I don't think I will ever think about 9-11 the same. After completion of the project it will be archived on our website, on our iTunes U site, it will be broadcast on our local community tv station, and may even end up on YouTube.
I am truly grateful to be part of this project and look forward sharing it with future generations, so they can understand the impact it had on our nation and to the people on the heartland.
September 11 of this year will mark the 10th anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks on our country. The purpose of the 100 Stories Project is to collect 100 stories on video about how these acts of terror impacted the lives of people in the Heartland. Where were they when they heard about the attacks? How did it impact their life?
When I first started this project I never thought about or realized how much this project would impact me. I remember where I was when I heard about the attacks, as does everyone I have asked. Its one of those things you will never forget.
I have recorded 94 stories so far and have heard some real interesting stories. I have talked to parents who were concerned about their children who were living in New York. I talked to people who were out of the country and had hard times getting back in. I talked to one gentleman who ended up losing his brother in the War on Terrorism. I also interviewed the mother of the only North Dakotan lost in the attacks. I have seen many people tear up when talking about these horrific events.
I don't think I will ever think about 9-11 the same. After completion of the project it will be archived on our website, on our iTunes U site, it will be broadcast on our local community tv station, and may even end up on YouTube.
I am truly grateful to be part of this project and look forward sharing it with future generations, so they can understand the impact it had on our nation and to the people on the heartland.
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