MinKim.com http://minkim.com Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:04:49 +0000 en hourly 1 Has the American dream turned into an American obsession? http://minkim.com/2010/08/has-the-american-dream-turned-into-an-american-obsession/ http://minkim.com/2010/08/has-the-american-dream-turned-into-an-american-obsession/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:04:39 +0000 admin http://minkim.com/?p=220 “Homeownership, like baseball and hotdogs, is an integral part of the American culture. Over the past 70 years, the U.S. government has devoted significant public resources to encouraging and promoting homeownership. The recent financial crisis has prompted the government to spend even more on preserving homeownership, despite the fact that the financial crisis itself was led by the meltdown of the U.S. housing market. Now, an increasing number of academicians and media reporters are questioning the previously unquestionable: Has the American dream turned into an American obsession?”

Report: Economic Benefits and Costs of Homeownership

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An older analysis (from 2007) of the time-bomb ticking in housing… Those negative amortizing loans will enter the market probably 6-12 months after the reset.

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According to Apple, you should:

    • - For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).
    • - A properly maintained iPhone battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 400 full charge and discharge cycles. You may choose to replace your battery when it no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs.
    • - Charging your iPhone while in certain carrying cases may generate excess heat, which can affect battery capacity. If you notice that your iPhone gets hot when you charge it, take it out of its case first.

    Found on apple’s site

    ]]>     http://minkim.com/2010/07/charging-tips-for-your-iphone/feed/ 0     Rose Bowl July 4th, 2010 Fireworks – Americafest - http://minkim.com/2010/07/rose-bowl-july-4th-2010-fireworks-americafest/ http://minkim.com/2010/07/rose-bowl-july-4th-2010-fireworks-americafest/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:46:27 +0000 admin http://minkim.com/?p=207 Link to pix: http://gallery.minkim.com/main.php?g2_itemId=13948

    Rose Bowl July 4th, 2010 Fireworks - Americafest -

    Video on YouTube:

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    ]]>     http://minkim.com/2010/07/204/feed/ 0     Apple Store – South Coast Plaza – My June 24th Experience http://minkim.com/2010/06/apple-store-south-coast-plaza-my-june-24th-experience/ http://minkim.com/2010/06/apple-store-south-coast-plaza-my-june-24th-experience/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:26:08 +0000 admin http://minkim.com/?p=195 Video of the lines later in the morning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3YPhly2v5k

    Arrived at 4:45. A line with about 200 people on the non-reservation line

    The time is about 5:30am now

    Apple provided scones and coffee

    The front of the non reserve line at ~8am. The people in the front have been there since midnight! Come on Apple, gotta move the lines better than that!

    Sigh, I shall win you over soon... but not now. Let go home. Only 5 hrs wasted!

    ]]>     http://minkim.com/2010/06/apple-store-south-coast-plaza-my-june-24th-experience/feed/ 0     Apple Store – South Coast Plaza – iPhone 4 Reservation Line http://minkim.com/2010/06/apple-store-south-coast-plaza-iphone-4-reservation-line/ http://minkim.com/2010/06/apple-store-south-coast-plaza-iphone-4-reservation-line/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:04:26 +0000 admin http://minkim.com/?p=187 iPhone 4 Reservation Line – at about 9am

    ]]>     http://minkim.com/2010/06/apple-store-south-coast-plaza-iphone-4-reservation-line/feed/ 3     Where is the White iPhone 4? http://minkim.com/2010/06/where-is-the-white-iphone-4/ http://minkim.com/2010/06/where-is-the-white-iphone-4/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:05:46 +0000 admin http://minkim.com/?p=179 Apple released a statement today:

    Link

    June 23, 2010

    Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4

    White models of Apple’s new iPhone® 4 have proven more challenging to manufacture than expected, and as a result they will not be available until the second half of July. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.

    Press Contacts:
    Natalie Harrison
    Apple
    harri@apple.com
    (408) 862-0565

    Natalie Kerris
    Apple
    nat@apple.com
    (408) 974-6877

    NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple’s PR website, or call Apple’s Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

    Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh and iPhone are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

    ]]>     http://minkim.com/2010/06/where-is-the-white-iphone-4/feed/ 0     Cancelled!!!! iPhone 4 reservation from Apple.com for June 24, 2010 http://minkim.com/2010/06/cancelled-iphone-4-reservation-from-apple-com-for-june-24-2010/ http://minkim.com/2010/06/cancelled-iphone-4-reservation-from-apple-com-for-june-24-2010/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:05:07 +0000 admin http://minkim.com/?p=174 Here  is my lesson for what not to do once you receive the confirmation email from Apple….

    My iPhone 4 16gb is on hold for me for June 24, 2010

    Notice the Cancel button on the bottom… I pressed it thinking I can go to see my reservation.  I was positive there would be at least a confirmation ….  Boy was i wrong.

    The instant you click that “Cancel your reservation” button, the window below is what you get.

    My iPhone 4 Reservation is cancelled. :(

    my advice is not more taking chances…

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