Just a few weeks ago the Biebs released his new single "Boyfriend".  And the cirtics love it! 

Justin worked with Mike Posner  ("Cooler Than Me") on his new song. 

Take a look here -> http://youtu.be/3qIqzoRgiU0 <- and check out the making of his song. 

Paul

 

When I was a kid, around 12 years old my parents bought their first computer:

 

 

This was the Apple IIe.  I learned how to play Pac-Man on it while reading the green text on the screen.  It had two floppy disk drives and I remember you had to ground yourself around it.  Those were the days!  This would be the last date I really had to use computers as they were considered "novelty" and not overly business friendly as I got in to radio. 

 

Flash-forward to 1995.  My work (this radio station) upgraded from playing songs on CD's, CARTS (look like 8-Tracks), and the system moved into something called a "hard drive".  This computer wasn't made by Apple.  Actually, in 1995 if you even still had an Apple McIntosh or something like that, you were considered a Dinosaur.  The world was going IBM/PC!  

 

So much has changed since the 1990's.  Now we use our cell phones to check email, the weather, gossip, and even to listen to the radio!  And look what came back - all thanks to the I-Pod, I-Phone and now I-Pad - Apple! 

 

Because I spent so many years from Apple, I will admit, I am a little skittish of Apple.  Maybe it's Gen-X thing, but I haven't got on board the Apple train. 

 

And just last week they announced the new I-Pad.  I don't even have the old one.  Either of  them. 

So now I wonder if I should get into the "I-Pad hype".  I found 5 reasons on a website that told me not too: 

It isn't an iPad 3! That's what you were excited about, right? You wanted an iPad 3, not a New iPad -- or an iPad 2 II, which, basically, is what this is. Don't sell yourself short. You deserve an iPad 3. Hold out a little longer. Guarantee you the iPad 3 will be here soon enough. Which leads me to my next point ...

The iPad 3 -- and 4 and 5 and 6 -- will be here soon enough. If there's one thing Apple's known for, it's cranking out "new and improved" versions of the cool stuff it already has out. Sure, you might be the envy of your friends now, what with your shiny new New iPad, but in a matter of months, you'll just be coveting your co-worker's iPad 3.

Original iPad 2's are on sale now. Word is, the price of the iPad 2 is going drop fairly significantly. (I've been hearing rumblings of an entry price of $399.) Get to Googling, I'm sure you'll be able to dig up a few killer deals.

It doesn't even have a name! It's weird! If I'm going to spend a serious chunk of my paycheck on something, I want it to be called ... something, anything. Even the "iPad 2 1/2" is better than the "New iPad."

Spend your money on something else. Five-hundred dollars is a lot of money. Instead of throwing it out on another item, spend it on ... an experience. Take a weekend trip. Buy a puppy. Purchase something you'll look back on and think, "Now that was money well-spent."

 

I stole the above column from a blogger called the "Stir". 

 

Now I want an I-somethng.  And I might just cave and get one.  The older one?

Not everyone "loves" February 14th. 

We are constantly reminded about all holidays, and if Valentines Day is one you'd rather miss, you 'll be happy to know you can escape ANY mention of it by simply being in these overseas countries:

Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, in 2002 and 2011, religious police banned the sale of all Valentine's Day items, telling shop workers to remove any red items, as the day is considered a Christian holiday.

Pakistan

Concept of Valentine's Day first introduced in Pakistan during late 1990s with special TV and radio programs. The Jamaat-e-Islami political party has called for the banning of Valentine's Day celebration.Despite this, the celebration is becoming popular among urban youth and the florists expect to sell great amount of flowers, especially red roses. Same is the case with card publishers. However, public at large still consider Valentine's Day as opposed to Pakistani culture and Islamic teachings.

Iran

In the first part of the 21st century, the celebration of Valentine's Day in Iran has been harshly criticized by Islamic Teachers who see the celebrations as opposed to Islamic culture. In 2011, the Iranian printing works owners' union issued a directive banning the printing and distribution of any goods promoting the holiday, including cards, gifts and teddy bears. "Printing and producing any goods related to this day including posters, boxes and cards emblazoned with hearts or half-hearts, red roses and any activities promoting this day are banned... Outlets that violate this will be legally dealt with", the union warned.

Guess you won't feel too bad about "not finding you the right gift!"

Malaysia

So you really, really, really want to be in a place where you can forget about Valentines Day?  Malaysia takes the cake!

Islamic officials in Malaysia warned Muslims against celebrating Valentine's Day, linking it with vice activities. Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the celebration of romantic love was "not suitable" for Muslims. The top clerics in 2005 noted the day 'is associated with elements of Christianity,' and 'we just cannot get involved with other religion's worshipping rituals.'  Officials planned to carry out a nationwide campaign called "Awas Jerat Valentine's Day"("Mind the Valentine's Day Trap"), aimed at preventing Muslims from celebrating the day on 14 February 2011. Activities include conducting raids in hotels to stop young couples from having unlawful sex and distributing leaflets to Muslim university students warning them against the day.

On Valentine's Day 2011, Malaysian religious authorities arrested more than 100 Muslim couples concerning the celebration ban. Some of them would be charged in the Shariah Court for defying the department's ban againsts the celebration of Valentine's Day.

There you go.  If you live or visit these nations, you will never have to worry about forgetting Valentines Day again.  It's already forgotten.

 

Paul

 

(with files from Wikipedia)

Just back from Jamaica.

The Morning Buzz took Patty Popadynec and Jodi Wallace, and their spouses on a winter escape to Sandals Grande Riveria Beach & Villa Golf Resort, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

We escaped winter alright – the day we left the mild ‘just above freezing’ weather changed into a deep freeze that only the Yukon could relate to.

You may have been envious of our escape from the coldest week of winter – so far in 2012..  But let me tell you that we met so many ordinary Jamaicans that would love to experience winter, even just once!

Jamaica looks like small place, but don’t be fooled, it’s a large island and a relatively fair sized country for a Caribbean island.  It’s large enough that there is NO way one could see it all in a week.

I wanna go back, and if and when I ever get a chance to go back, I want to see the OTHER Jamaica, the road less travelled.

I have attached a link here that I’d love to share with you, it’s a 30,000 foot presentation of what other places there are to see in Jamaica. High on my list – Kingston.  The capital city and it’s a city of a million people, the pulse of the country.

So, dream with me.  Where in Jamaica would YOU like to go?

Paul