20071031
17in Apple Monitor, 1 Terrabite G Drive, G5 Antenna
Got all these great deals today on ebay and Mac mall. The studio is growing very well.
20071030
Merrell will refund my Flip Flops and give me this new pair
Merrell will refund my Flip Flops and give me this new pair. They were very nice to deal with and very prompt. I should have these new ones by next week. They dont have any more of the size 15's that I origionally had. So now I will have the Narvana.
20071029
NEW Studio Console for Palm Recording Studio
I just finished talking with Akalu Somal of www.styleandfunctiondesign.com and I ordered this desk with a few changes. There will be a slider for the Keyboard, neon lights, 5 Speaker Stands, A Bay for the G5 and Hard Drives. One shelf in the middle for monitors and gear. Ah this will be sweet it will also have some two tone wood colors.
Possible New Console for Palm Recording Studio
We are looking into this for our Studio. I will be talking with the CEO of Style and Function Pro Audio. This was the model that he recommended for us a Palm Recording Studio..
20071026
Palm Studio Gets Reason 4.0 from Propellerhead
was Reason 4.0 Upgrade for free. It goes for 130.00 In most stores.
Thanks Line 6 & Propellerhead. I am told that the reason for the upgrade is that Reason has a grace period for upgrading and I had purchased Reason 3.0 in the summer. Wow I wish all companys would do somthing like this. Hum Like Apple.
Palm Studio Upgrades to OSX Leopard
New Link For Victor Tarassov iTunes Podcasts and Music
Just paste the above in your browser and you will be taken to the iTunes sight.
20071024
iPhone top seller for AT&T
iPhone top seller for AT&T
As reported by DigiTimes, ” ‘the iPhone has become AT&T’s top selling device, commanding some 13% of AT&T’s overall handset sales, and the fourth top selling handset in the US market,’ according to Barry Gilbert, VP of the Strategy Analytics BuyerTRAX programs.” What’s more, DigiTimes also quotes Gilbert as indicating that “ ‘ the sales trajectory we are observing with the iPhone could make it the top selling device in the US over the next 1-2 quarters.’ “
As reported by DigiTimes, ” ‘the iPhone has become AT&T’s top selling device, commanding some 13% of AT&T’s overall handset sales, and the fourth top selling handset in the US market,’ according to Barry Gilbert, VP of the Strategy Analytics BuyerTRAX programs.” What’s more, DigiTimes also quotes Gilbert as indicating that “ ‘ the sales trajectory we are observing with the iPhone could make it the top selling device in the US over the next 1-2 quarters.’ “
20071023
Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Quarterly Mac Sales Set New Record
Quarterly iPhone Sales Exceed One Million
CUPERTINO, California—October 22, 2007—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter ended September 29, 2007. The Company posted revenue of $6.22 billion and net quarterly profit of $904 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $4.84 billion and net quarterly profit of $542 million, or $.62 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 33.6 percent, up from 29.2 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 40 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
Apple shipped 2,164,000 Macintosh® computers, representing 34 percent growth over the year-ago quarter and exceeding the previous quarterly record for Mac® shipments by 400,000. The Company sold 10,200,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 17 percent growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone™ sales were 1,119,000, bringing cumulative fiscal 2007 sales to 1,389,000.
“We are very pleased to have generated over $24 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion in net income in fiscal 2007,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re looking forward to a strong December quarter as we enter the holiday season with Apple’s best products ever.”
“Apple ended the fiscal year with $15.4 billion in cash and no debt,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we expect revenue of about $9.2 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $1.42.”
Apple will provide live streaming of its Q4 2007 financial results conference call utilizing QuickTime®, Apple’s standards-based technology for live and on-demand audio and video streaming. The live webcast will begin at 2:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, October 22, 2007 at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq407/ and will also be available for replay.
Quarterly iPhone Sales Exceed One Million
CUPERTINO, California—October 22, 2007—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter ended September 29, 2007. The Company posted revenue of $6.22 billion and net quarterly profit of $904 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $4.84 billion and net quarterly profit of $542 million, or $.62 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 33.6 percent, up from 29.2 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 40 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
Apple shipped 2,164,000 Macintosh® computers, representing 34 percent growth over the year-ago quarter and exceeding the previous quarterly record for Mac® shipments by 400,000. The Company sold 10,200,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 17 percent growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone™ sales were 1,119,000, bringing cumulative fiscal 2007 sales to 1,389,000.
“We are very pleased to have generated over $24 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion in net income in fiscal 2007,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re looking forward to a strong December quarter as we enter the holiday season with Apple’s best products ever.”
“Apple ended the fiscal year with $15.4 billion in cash and no debt,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we expect revenue of about $9.2 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $1.42.”
Apple will provide live streaming of its Q4 2007 financial results conference call utilizing QuickTime®, Apple’s standards-based technology for live and on-demand audio and video streaming. The live webcast will begin at 2:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, October 22, 2007 at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq407/ and will also be available for replay.
20071022
Check This Out its Very Cool Im Right Brain
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22556281-661,00.html
Right Brain v Left Brain
From: Herald Sun
October 09, 2007
THE Right Brain vs Left Brain test ... do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
Click here to read the full article on the website
Alternatively, you can copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22556281-661,00.html
Right Brain v Left Brain
From: Herald Sun
October 09, 2007
THE Right Brain vs Left Brain test ... do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
Click here to read the full article on the website
Alternatively, you can copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22556281-661,00.html
20071021
Omnirax Coda D8 (Bidding on this on Ebay)
I think it would be a great pice of Gear at Palm Recroding Studio
Omnirax Coda D8 with optional left sidecar (SCL) and right sidecar (SCR) with optional solid Mahogany Cheeks (CHKSCR and CHKSCL). The CODA D8 workstation with 2 D8SC-Sidecars provides a spacious and innovative ergonomic platform for your mixer and numerous associated peripherals. You can choose to attach either or both side carts. This desk will provide you with an astounding total of 52 rack spaces. The main center desk has 18 spaces in 2 sets of 9 side by side. Each side cart has 5 spaces on top and 12 below. I had so much gear at one point and I still never ran out of space. Aside from holding your mixer in the center each side cart has a surface area which can hold a small MIDI controller, an Akai MPC or your favorite drum machine. The desk curves around you so you can access all the surfaces and racks with ease. You really feel like you are in control of a space ship when all the lights go on. Who knows perhaps I won a war against an alien worm race and didn't know it.
The solid Mahogany side panels were an expensive option that give this desk a look that makes it worthy of a classic candle lit living room. It really is beautiful! I have received so many compliments about the appearance of my studio based on this piece of furniture. It's 'wow' factor is beyond compare.
The monitor bridge holds both a computer monitor (or 2) and your studio monitors at an ideal height (38.5"). Sound and sight lines optimized for comfortable extended sessions. The side carts extend the bridge even further for much more gear.
The entire desk is mobile via heavy duty casters which makes it easy to move to get behind or run cables underneath.
I spent so much money on this desk with all the options that went along with it (it's worth over $2000). But, I can no longer keep it! My studio downsizing just gave birth to a great opportunity for you to purchase an amazing piece of studio furniture. The condition of the unit is great. There are a few scratches from racking and sliding gear. The screws on the casters and a few elsewhere might need reinforcements (such as filler) when reassembling the unit.
I would like to do this locally but I kept the auction national so everyone can have the opportunity. If you pick the item up there will be no shipping or packing fees. If you bid on this item and want it shipped be aware that it will take longer than usual to ready the package and I will be charging a $50 personal packing fee in addition to all the packing/ shipping materials and shipping costs. I can not give shipping quotes or estimates for this product; please check it your self. Be sure to factor in boxes and shipping materials. Thank you for looking and Good luck!
Details (Main Desk)
Desk Surface Dimensions 15"D x 23"W
Clearance Below Bridge 9.6"
Video Monitor Shelf 23.5" W
Desk Surface Height 28"
Desk Space in front of Bridge 15"
Nearfield Monitor Height 38.5"
Dimensions (Side Carts)
Height 38.5"
Depth 39.4"
Width 36.0" SideCars
Rackspaces 17 - SideCars
20071020
Practice : Space by Ottmar Liebert
Practice : Space
We practice to create space. This is true for playing a musical instrument, but applies to everything else as well, I think. Practicing creates familiarity. Familiarity creates intimacy.
When we practice playing a piece of music or a scale, we train our brain by using our body. We scrub those neural pathways by moving our fingers. And that creates space. If moving from this note to that note has been trained and ingrained, we no longer have to think about that move and are free to consider other or additional moves. If moving from point A to point B has become utterly natural, then I have established space between those two points in which I can make additional moves. Or, imagine jumping from a rock to another rock. Once that jump has become easy, we might add a turn, a twist or a salto. In music, we might add a new note, a trill, a tremolo, a vibrato… We have created space (or time) in which to make additional moves - or choose not to! The more natural that jump or that piece of music becomes, the more space we have created. Then we have more time and more choice.
I find it important that the space we have thus created should not necessarily be filled with additional notes as we can use that space to embue the sound with more intent or emotion instead. When we no longer have to work at getting to the next note or musical sound, we can enjoy playing the current note with complete conviction.
We practice to create space. This is true for playing a musical instrument, but applies to everything else as well, I think. Practicing creates familiarity. Familiarity creates intimacy.
When we practice playing a piece of music or a scale, we train our brain by using our body. We scrub those neural pathways by moving our fingers. And that creates space. If moving from this note to that note has been trained and ingrained, we no longer have to think about that move and are free to consider other or additional moves. If moving from point A to point B has become utterly natural, then I have established space between those two points in which I can make additional moves. Or, imagine jumping from a rock to another rock. Once that jump has become easy, we might add a turn, a twist or a salto. In music, we might add a new note, a trill, a tremolo, a vibrato… We have created space (or time) in which to make additional moves - or choose not to! The more natural that jump or that piece of music becomes, the more space we have created. Then we have more time and more choice.
I find it important that the space we have thus created should not necessarily be filled with additional notes as we can use that space to embue the sound with more intent or emotion instead. When we no longer have to work at getting to the next note or musical sound, we can enjoy playing the current note with complete conviction.
Leopard Comming to Palm Recording Studio
Palm Recording Studio will be upgrading to the new Mac OS next week. It should be in Friday and we will then spend Saturday afternoon doing the upgrades on the Mac's Awh, to all my PC frinds tis the season and time to switch to Mac.
Top New Features and Improvements in Leopard
Desktop
A neat place to work.
Leopard brings a stunning new look to the desktop, and stacks provides a great new way to keep it clean.
Finder
Give your files the rock star treatment.
See your files right in the Finder and browse through them with Cover Flow. And make distant machines look like they're nearby with the new sidebar and Back to My Mac.
Quick Look
Look before you launch.
Instantly view full-size previews of your files without opening an application.
Time Machine
A giant leap backward.
Automatic backup is now built right into your Mac. With a simple one-click setup, Time Machine keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on your computer — and if you ever need to recover a lost file, Time Machine will virtually take you back in time to find it.
Think outside the inbox.
Add style and elegance to your email with stationery, and stay organized with notes and to-dos.
iChat
Not being there is half the fun.
Connect face to face with easy-to-use, high-quality video conferencing in iChat — now featuring fun Photo Booth effects, backdrops, and iChat Theater.
Spaces
Room for everything.
Group related application windows into separate spaces and switch between them with ease.
Safari 3
Still the world’s best web browser.
The fastest browser on any platform now has better tab control, improved Find capabilities, inline PDF controls, and more.
Parental Controls
Safety first.
Easily set up your Mac so that your children can safely surf and communicate over the Internet.
Boot Camp
Run Windows on your Mac.
Run Windows XP and Windows Vista at native speed on your Mac.
20071019
Dad & Luba
Well what a wonderfull day and time it was today. Its been a long time since I have been able to bless my dad. Kathy and I were able to bless my dad with a gift from the heart. Thanks to Stony Ridge Lab's Joan and Don Esherick for allowing my heart and work to be able to purchase a first class "Dog In Show" for my wonderfull and loving Dad. I love that my Dad has named the dog "Luba" Love in Russian. Dad I love you and thanks for all your years of tears and steadfast love in loveing me. Thanks Lord for bringing it all togeter to bless my Dad. "Dad I Love You"
20071018
Used G5 Comes to Palm Recording Studio for Logic and Final Cut
The Power Macintosh G5/2.0 DP (PCI) features dual 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processors each with an optimized AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 512k level 2 on-chip cache. It ships configured with 2048MB (2.0GB) of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM, a 160.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a 16X DVD+R DL/DVDRW/CD-RW "SuperDrive", and a 128MB ATI Radeon Vido Card
Apple Power Macintosh G5 2.0 DP (PCI-X 2) Specs (M9455LL/A)
Power Macintosh G5 Main | Ports | Support Links | Q&A | Forums
The Apple Power Macintosh G5/2.0 DP (PCI-X 2) was introduced to replace the Power Macintosh G5/2.0 (PCI-X) (M9032LL/A) and is only different in four ways -- it uses a lower-power PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor, a lower-end graphics card, a faster 8X "SuperDrive" and was introduced for US$500 less.
The Apple Power Macintosh G5/2.0 DP (PCI-X 2), along with the Power Macintosh G5/1.8 DP (PCI) and Power Macintosh G5 2.5 DP (PCI-X), is a member of the first Mac series to use the 90 nm 64-bit PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor, which uses less power and generates less heat than previous chips.
The Power Macintosh G5/2.0 DP (PCI-X 2) features dual 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processors each with an optimized AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 512k level 2 on-chip cache.
It shipped configured with 512 MB of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM, a 160.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, an 8X DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive", and a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra (AGP 8X Pro) video card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. Connectivity includes USB 2.0, FireWire "400" and "800", ADC, DVI, optical digital audio in/out, and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1. Additionally, this model and the high-end Power Macintosh G5 2.5 DP (PCI-X) include PCI-X slots.
Like the earlier models, the Power Macintosh G5/2.0 DP (PCI-X 2) uses the same "anodized aluminum alloy" case divided into four different thermal zones with nine computer-controlled fans for optimum cooling, and features a removable side panel for easy access to internal components. Custom configurations also were available.
Also see: What are the primary differences between the "June 2004" Power Mac G5 models?
Visit site sponsor PowerMax to purchase new & used Macs, monitors, and peripherals.
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Introduction Date: June 9, 2004 Discontinued Date: April 27, 2005
Processor Type: PowerPC 970fx (G5) x2 Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz
Details: The PowerPC 970fx "G5" has 64-bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application code. Apple also reports that it includes a "parallel data structure supporting up to 215 simultaneous in-flight instructions, [and] simultaneous issue of up to 10 out-of-order operations." It likewise has a "dual-pipeline Velocity Engine for 128-bit single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) processing, two independent double-precision floating-point units, [and] advanced three-stage branch-prediction logic."
Also see: How fast are dual processor Power Mac G5 models compared to earlier ones?
Processor Upgrade: G5 Daughtercard FPU: Integrated
System Bus Speed: 1.0 GHz (2:1) Cache Bus Speed: 2.0 GHz (Built-in)
ROM/Firmware Type: Open Firmware ROM/Firmware Size: 1 MB
L1 Cache: 32k/64k L2/L3 Cache: 512k
RAM Type: PC3200 DDR Min. RAM Speed: 400 MHz
Details: Supports 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM.
Standard RAM: 512 MB Maximum RAM: 8.0 GB
Details: Installed as two 256 MB modules. Memory must be installed in pairs.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells Power Macintosh G5 memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades.
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 8
Video Card: GeForce FX 5200 Ultra VRAM Type: DDR SDRAM
Details: The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM occupies an 8X AGP Pro slot.
Also see: What graphics cards are provided by the Power Mac G5? Which have ADC ports and which have DVI ports?
Standard VRAM: 64 MB Maximum VRAM: 64 MB
Display Support: Dual Displays Resolution Support: 1920x1200
2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring 2nd Max. Resolution: 1920x1200
Details: Supporting a second ADC-equipped Apple display at the time of its release required a DVI-to-ADC adapter. Using the system with two DVI displays likewise requires an adapter or a different video card.
Standard Hard Drive: 160 GB (7200 RPM) Int. HD Interface: Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s)
Standard Optical: 8X "SuperDrive" Standard Disk: None
Details: Apple reports that this 8X DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x speed, reads DVDs at up to 10x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 32x speed." It uses an Ultra ATA/100 bus.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the "SuperDrive" provided by the Power Mac G5?
Standard Modem: 56k v.92 Standard Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-T
Standard AirPort: 802.11b/g (Optional) Standard Bluetooth: 1.1 (Optional)
USB Ports: 3 (2.0) Firewire Ports: 2 (400), 1 (800)
Details: The Power Mac G5 has three USB 2.0 ports on the system (one on the front panel and two on the back), two Firewire "400" ports (one on the front and one on the back), and one Firewire "800" port on the back. Apple also advertised "two USB 1.1 ports on included keyboard".
Also see: Complete Ports.
Expansion Slots: 3 PCI-X, AP/BL Expansion Bays: 2 3.5"
Details: This model has "three open full-length PCI-X slots: one 133MHz, 64-bit slot and two 100MHz, 64-bit slots", an 8X AGP Pro slot that "supports up to 2-GBps data throughput" and is occupied by the graphics card, as well as expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1.
Also see: Which Power Mac G5 models have PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express slots? How many PCI slots of what speed does each Power Mac G5 have?
Incl. Keyboard: Apple Pro Keyboard Incl. Input: Apple Pro Mouse
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: Power Mac G5
Apple Model No: M9455LL/A Apple Subfamily: June 2004
Gestalt/Model ID: N/A Machine Model: N/A
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.3.4 Maximum MacOS: Current
MacOS 9 Support: Classic Mode Only Windows Support: Emulation Only
Details: The Power Macintosh G5 models are capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment. They cannot boot into MacOS 9.
Site-sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications.
Dimensions: 20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 Avg. Weight: 44.4 lbs. (20.2 kg)
Original Price: US$2499 Est. Current Retail: US$1400-US$1600
Details: Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
20071017
20071015
20071014
The Territory Ahead Mens Bracelets & Shirt
I ordered two of these yesterday from the Territory Ahead. I orded the Santa Fe collored one and the one in the middle of the picture that has the red in it.
20071013
New Strings the La Bella 2001 Medium Hard
The 2001 series is quickly becoming the most popular classical guitar string in the world. Offered in a variety of tensions for both classical and flamenco players, La Bella 2001 series strings meet the demands of today's most professional guitarists. The 2001 series is the product of intense research and development . Company president Richard Mari Cocco Jr. developed a new synthetic monofilament nylon material called NYLON 202.
NYLON 202 offer superior sensitivity to the touch. These trebles produce a greater aural transparency, and are capable of extraordinary sound projection. The design for the bass strings equals the achievements of the NYLON 202 trebles. The construction improved the ratio of wire exterior wound wrapping to the nylon filament core. This results in a clearer, more sustaining tone. The 2001 series unique string design surpasses all other classical guitar sets with their exceptional memory for pitch and consistent sound production.
Dennis gave me two sets today when I was up in NYC and I put the trebels on tonight and they sound and feel very good. I think I like them better than the DAddario Strings (Titanium) I will put the bass strings on later. Will put more info on these later.
20071011
Wine and Time
TWO GLASSES OF WINE
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 glasses of wine...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items infront of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a verylarge and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.
He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar wasfull. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else He asked once m ore if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two glasses of wine from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things; your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions; things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full."
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else; the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "There is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. Do one more run down the ski slope. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is jus t sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the wine represented.
The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of glasses of wine with a friend."
Share this with a friend. I JUST DID!
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 glasses of wine...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items infront of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a verylarge and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.
He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar wasfull. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else He asked once m ore if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two glasses of wine from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things; your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions; things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full."
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else; the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "There is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. Do one more run down the ski slope. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is jus t sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the wine represented.
The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of glasses of wine with a friend."
Share this with a friend. I JUST DID!
20071008
Logic Pro 8 is out. Its getting very good reviews
I think I may try to pick this up by the end of the week
20071007
20071006
Mac is Growing in Princeton NJ at Princetons U's Campus
The Mac matriculates on campus
At Princeton University, sales of Mac computers have increased for each of the last four years. In fact, reports the Daily Princetonian’s Doug Eshleman, “this year, the University’s Student Computer Initiative has sold more Macs than PCs. Students were offered a selection of Dell, IBM and Apple computers, and 60 percent chose Macs, up from 45 percent last year.” Nor is the trend an isolated phenomenon. Princeton’s manager of support, Leila Shahbender “found that Mac sales also had significantly increased at MIT, Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, Duke, Stanford, Cornell and Brown over the past few years” when she attended a recent college technology conference.
October 04, 2007
At Princeton University, sales of Mac computers have increased for each of the last four years. In fact, reports the Daily Princetonian’s Doug Eshleman, “this year, the University’s Student Computer Initiative has sold more Macs than PCs. Students were offered a selection of Dell, IBM and Apple computers, and 60 percent chose Macs, up from 45 percent last year.” Nor is the trend an isolated phenomenon. Princeton’s manager of support, Leila Shahbender “found that Mac sales also had significantly increased at MIT, Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, Duke, Stanford, Cornell and Brown over the past few years” when she attended a recent college technology conference.
October 04, 2007
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