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iTunes: Over 3 Billion Served

Do you remember years ago when it was fun to watch the McDonald’s sign change to show how many burgers were sold. Somewhere along the line, they just couldn’t keep up any longer, and those signs changed to the line “billions and billions served. It is a very different world now, and success is measured in music downloads rather than patties with special sauce. Yesterday, Apple announced that more than three billion songs have been purchased and downloaded from the Apple iTunes store. “We’d like to thank all of our customers who have contributed to this incredible milestone,” said Eddy … Continue reading →

iTunes Plus

Apple recently unveiled the new iTunes Plus service for iTunes customers. With the service, you can download higher quality audio tracks that are DRM-free for an extra fee. But is it worth it? DRM is the technology that protects music tracks from piracy. The drawback to DRM is that the quality of a track can suffer. DRM-free music, or unprotected music, generally sounds better, with clearer tones and less overwhelming noise or screechy-ness. Under the iTunes Plus service, audio tracks that are DRM-free will cost about $.30 more per track or song. This might be worth it to anyone who … Continue reading →

Freebies from Outback, Corner Bakery, Eucerin, and More!

Freebies are fabulous! Who doesn’t love getting something for free? This blog has information about all the freebies that I found this week. It is a “box of chocolate” mix, once again. You never know what you are going to get! Outback Steakhouse is giving away free wings every “Wing It Thursday” between now and November 8, 2012. Get a free half order of wings when you make any purchase, and when you mention “Wing It” to your server when you place your order. Corner Bakery Cafe is giving away a free Bacon Tomato Mac & Three Cheese. To get … Continue reading →

More Money-Saving Earth Day Deals

You don’t have to be a “Crunchy Granola,” an aging hippie, or a tree hugger to appreciate money-saving Earth Day deals. After all, doesn’t everyone want to save green on the “green”-est day of the year? Retailers around the world are offering a wide range of promotions and deals to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Here are just a few winners: Babies R Us The popular children’s store is giving away a free reusable tote bag with a printable coupon through April 22nd, plus 25 percent off all clothes and shoes you can fit in the bag. Disney … Continue reading →

Can You Really Fly for Free?

Silly me. Here I thought flying to from Hawaii to Wisconsin and back a couple of times a year would help me accrue enough miles for a free frequent flyer award ticket—-before I turned 80. What was I thinking? Most airlines now demand more miles before you qualify, and they expire quicker than ever — typically 18 months. So how does one pile up points if he or she doesn’t fly on a weekly basis? Here are some ideas that I uncovered in my quest to score a quasi-free ticket home: AIRLINE CREDIT CARDS Having an airline-affiliated credit card is … Continue reading →

Your Special Baby Lyrics

Do you have a special song that you shared with your baby? There are certain songs that are special to me for each of my children. These are the songs that I sang over and over again to each of them, to sooth them, to make them laugh or just to dance around with them as infants in my arms. I think each baby should share a special song with mom or dad. My oldest, at seven, still loves to hear about his special songs and the lyrics for those songs that I sang to him when he was a … Continue reading →

Playaway Digital Books

Our library has a new item called “Playaways”. These are pre-loaded digital audio books. The playaway device is a 2 ounce box. It’s smaller than an altoid tin so the device can be tucked into a pocket. It comes with an attached lanyard so the listener can wear the playaway device like a necklace. It uses a AAA battery. You will also need a pair of earphones. All in all, I like my Ipod Nano better. Our library also offers e-books for downloading. But the playaways are a nice alterative. The ability to “bookmark” passages is a definite plus. You … Continue reading →

Spicing Up Victoria’s Secret and Bye-Bye Femmes

SPICING UP VICTORIA’S SECRET There’s nothing like one-stop shopping. Though, I’m not sure how I feel about CDs being featured in the same display as underwire bras. Leave it to the Spice Girls to spice up an already hot store. The all-female group recently announced it plans to partner with lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret to sell their new 15-track album. The sexy pop group’s deal to sell their Greatest Hits album is exclusive. Which means you can forget about looking for the yet to be released CD at traditional music stores. The singers’ rationale behind the one-of-a-kind deal: “They do … Continue reading →

Apple Releases iPhone Security Patch And More

You may remember an earlier article about the possible security issues surrounding the iPhone, wherein hackers could potentially gain access to the personal information stored on the phone or use that information to spread spam. While there have been no reported cases of any problems with the security of the iPhone, testing by a security company raised the concern of potential problems. Nonetheless, Apple decided to quickly respond to these concerns by releasing a software patch that address these security issues and bugs. Although the vulnerability was only a theory, this recent patch will make it harder for potential criminals … Continue reading →

Treat Your iPod Like Your Baby

Kori Rodley Irons recently posted an excellent article about how many people compare pets, objects and life events to parenting. (You can click here to read it.) She makes some excellent points. Well, I have a strange new phenomena in the “just like being a parent” category for her. It seems that the iPod, that little wonder of technology, is inspiring maternal and paternal feelings in many of its owners. The Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper, recently published a story about a heat alert in the area. Along with warning parents and pet owners, it included a warning for … Continue reading →