iPad? Really?

As I perused the web during lunch today, I came across Apple's "BIG ANNOUNCEMENT." The unveiled their latest, revolutionary device. The iPad.

What "genius" in marketing came up with that name? Aside from all the feminine hygiene jokes that are sure to follow, it just doesn't ring well in the ears.

Some are already panning it as a HUGE iPhone that can't call anyone.

I am usually 100% Apple anything, but this does not make a good first impression. Also, does everything Apple makes have to institute the "i" in it's name? They are starting to get like McDonald's with the "Mc".

Here are a few new products, currently in the development stage at Apple:

The iClub. Listen to your favorite tunes while you lock your steering wheel in place.

The iDoor. "Slide to unlock"

The iCar. The Worlds lightest and thinnest automobile, complete with touchscreen steering.

The iWindow. Currently tied up in court in litigation with Microsoft.

The iWife. Let's not go there.

Maybe the iPad will take off. But I think I will stick to my iPhone for now. The iPad doesn't fit into my pocket.

Facebook Status of the Day:

Butch Bellah Apple has introduced the iPad today and there is already a security breach that let's others see what you are doing. Apple is fixing it by sending out an iPatch.

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Low Riding in Bossier Parish

Luxury cars are a wonderful thing -- most of the time. I have been blessed to own a 2004 Lincoln Town Car for the past year. While I don't exactly look cool in it, it has been a pleasure to drive. Being 40, it is hard to look cool in anything.

About two weeks ago, something strange happened. The power seat went out on the driver's side... More specifically, the power recline. This would not be a "major" problem, except for one "minor" detail: The seat has begun a steady recline.

What was a minor annoyance a week ago is now a 45-degree recline. Not only do I look like I am "low riding" in my town car, I also look like I am about 4-feet tall.

A noticeable side effect of the low riding experience is an increase in back pain. Something will have to be done soon.

So now I face a dilemma. While luxury cars are nice, repair bills on them are not. Which leaves me with the $1,000 question:

"Do I fix the seat?" or "Do I add chrome rims, metallic blue paint and the Shamwow Logo and leave the seat as is?"

I think I hear ZZ Top playing in the background, and I am thinking of changing my name to George Lopez.

I guess it is time to call the dealership. This shouldn't hurt much (I hope).

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Back in the Saddle (I think)

Since my last post, college football season has come and gone. The Saints are in the NFC championship game and it is 70 degrees outside in January.

As a New Year's resolution, I resolve to write more blogs. (Hopefully this one will last longer than my "eat healthier" resolution).

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