Joomla! site syndication http://www.godsmac.com Sat, 17 May 2008 00:52:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.godsmac.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.godsmac.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=88&Itemid=50 (http://www.thedigitalmediadude.com/2008/03/07/confession-4-gabe-taviano-web-designer/)This show, although the religious title is just a spin-off, invited Gabe to recently come on for a fun interview. Click here to listen now (http://www.thedigitalmediadude.com/2008/03/07/confession-4-gabe-taviano-web-designer) (interview starts at 11:00)! The hosts, aka Rabbi Marcelo and Reverend John , have a fun time digging into the stories of how folks like Gabe made the switch to the Mac. You'll enjoy the pledge that they force their guests to make, as well as some very good reasons to think about switching if you haven't already. Thanks to Marcelo and John for the invite and interview! Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:06:16 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=87&Itemid=50 Exciting news today from the Adium instant messenger camp! It sounds like they have a team hard at work at implementing video chat capabilities into the soon to be released Adium 2.0. We continue to use Adium since it allows us to collaborate with our friends on AIM, MSN, Yahoo and other chat services all in one app. You can read more about by visiting their blog here (http://www.adiumx.com/blog/2007/10/happy-leopard-day.php). Thanks to their team - we're looking forward to it! Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:30:11 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid=50 In theaters April 18, 2008. Looking at getting Ben Stein on the podcast, but In the meantime check this out and get ready! Also visit the Expelled site (http://www.getexpelled.com) and share it with friends and family. iV8sN1UngFY Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:37:47 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=50 Thanks to Rhett Link (http://www.rhettandlink.com) for the video (featuring iJustine (http://www.tastyblogsnack.com))! TYq0A8zsrCk Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:51:23 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid=50 Thanks to listener Ron for passing this video our way! Truly a unique way to use the iPhone huh? ycIjt-ykWRo Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid=50 (http://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/default.htm?referer=88018) 15 bloggers have safely arrived in Uganda! Compassion sent the group off yesterday to blog about their experience while there, and after 30 hours of travel the stories, videos and pictures are now coming in. You may follow the Uganda blog here (http://blog.compassion.com), or visit this page (http://www.compassion.com/share/uganda-blog.htm) to see a list of all of the individual's blogs and follower their stories specifically. Thanks to both Compassion and these 15 bloggers for following God's lead and allowing technology to meet eternity! If you feel led to also financially support a child in Uganda, please click the image to the left. Keep the group in your prayers, and be sure to head over to the blogs and comment to encourage them as they reach out. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=50 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=50 Thanks to FrankLozano.com (http://www.franklozano.com) for sharing the video with us! Also to Mike Kankelfritz, Morning Show Host from 89.3FM KSBJ in Houston (http://www.ksbj.org/staff_personalities.php), who took the call. And Logan of course! Find more about Logan here (http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=1704b4c7e1bd1534f0ce) . zCdZwitrNoY Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:23:43 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=50 Apple launched two new iPhone television ads (http://www.apple.com/iphone/ads/ad16/) today which seem to target the how to questions for new purchasers. The new ads feature the Facebook web app and using Safari to browse the web (researching car info as the example). Lee (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=749507165) and I (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=697101783) both use the Facebook app quite, and I believe we're close to seeing many quality apps like this developed using the SDK by third-parties very soon. It's interesting that Apple has switched from the ads about individuals (pilots, musicians, artists, etc.) to these that are more of an informational style. The Cars ad does a decent job of showing the web browsing functionality in Safari, with drop-down menus and the things we take for granted on the computers. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=50 Just returned from the Apple store this evening, and the MacBook Air (http://www.apple.com/macbookair) (pictured on top of the MacBook) really does seem like a great laptop! I was really shocked at how large the touchpad is, and how much it responds like the screen on the iPhone. One thing I did learn from a friend at the store is that it is well worth it to purchase the optional optical drive (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?spart=MB397G%2FA) . He mentioned a Leopard install taking over 3 hours via another computer's optical drive on the network, compared to maybe 45 minutes using the optional drive for the Air. For some fun, check out the teardown photos of the Air over here at MacNN (http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/01/macbook.air.teardown) , courtesy of iFixit (http://www.ifixit.com) . Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=50 From an Apple boardroom in 2006 and 200 engineers on the task, we're sure you'll enjoy reading this story (http://www.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone?currentPage=1) WIRED magazine has released in their most recent issue. It's always fun to hear how large projects like the iPhone get started, but even better to see the impact this device is having on the industry. If you like the photo in this blog post, it and three others are now available as wallpapers in our downloads section of the site (downloads/wallpapers.html) for both the Mac and the PC. If you own an iPhone, be sure to visit our site built specifically for the iPhone at www.GodsMac.com/iphone (iphone). We'll be back soon with episode 37! Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70&Itemid=50 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/apple/getamac/apple_getamac_misprint_480x360.mov Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:12:01 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=50 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:04:39 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=50 We've got some good news for those of you with an iPhone or iPod Touch! All of our podcast episodes are now available on a customized web app (small site) just for you. We're thrilled that Apple has listed the web app in their directory as well! We've already started hearing from new listeners via that location. You must have either of these devices to correctly view the web app (on regular computers or other devices the buttons are not displayed and every other episode that is coded differently is white and seems invisible). The Apple Development Center was of great assistance in providing custom style sheets and code to make this possible. We also have a new episode coming out very soon, with some thrilling news and additions to the podcast. Thanks to our dedicated audience and network of friends!Available using iPhone - www.GodsMac.com/iphone (iphone) And be sure to check out the other great apps available at www.apple.com/webapps (http://www.apple.com/webapps) (God's Mac is located in the News category) Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:59:39 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63&Itemid=50 (http://www.filearchive.net/tpn/TPR-2007-11-02/TPR-2007-11-02.html) Head over to this month's recorded Tech Podcast Roundtable (http://www.filearchive.net/tpn/TPR-2007-11-02/TPR-2007-11-02.html) and check out Gabe and two other podcasters as they give their tech presentations. You'll be able to hear them and view their screens as Gabe (starts at 21:00) demonstrates how to utilize Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7836461001) for your podcast or organization, Bwana McCall (http://www.bwana.tv) demonstrates Übercaster (http://www.ubercaster.com) , and Mike Smith (http://www.miketechshow.com) discusses Vmware Fusion (http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion). Many thanks to Todd Cochrane (http://www.geeknewscentral.com) and the Tech Podcast Network (http://www.techpodcasts.com) for this opportunity, and for the great job they are doing at promoting our individual podcasts! Check back monthly for new roundtables and daily for podcasts! Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:22:09 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=50 I work at the Apple store in Birmingham, AL but I also have worked at the one in Cincinnati, OH. Currently, I am deployed to Iraq, so I am on leave away from Apple. I'll be here until the summer. It's...well, Iraq. Not quite what you see in the news, though.Christians don't get what we do. I used to have people argue with me in theology classes about the wrongness of war. Then I come here and see the brokenness of this place. And I want to fix it. Thing is, you can't have surgery without a scapel. And no matter how much it hurts, some of us have to be the scalpel. Even if other Christians don't understand. But that makes it hard. War is not the Christ like thing to do. But we have a duty to do. I'm glad the God of Abraham is big enough to get that, and no matter how confused I get, He doesn't.There's a lot of stuff to be telling people. I mean, it's hard. CNN paints a picture of all this bad stuff going down. All the people dying. All the Soldiers who don't want to be here. Well, let's think about this in a couple ways. How many people have died? Around 3-4 thousand...since Afghanistan started? I think I'm more likely to get murdered in LA, Chicago, or any other major city. It's not Vietnam here, it's not a quagmire. It just takes time. We eat at Burger King way too much. (You're way right away), we drive 100 MPH on the high way, we have DSL and instant oil changes. (if on homepage - click to read more below) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:42:06 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=50 For those of you who haven't been alert recently, this is a friendly reminder that Apple's new OS (10.5 aka Leopard) is due out this Friday in stores and online. We've just received the word that the first 500 guests (per store) at the launch this Friday evening will receive free t-shirts, a nice bonus! On a more obvious note, there will be live demos and seats available for test driving the new operating system. A few of the most anticipated features include the new file stacking via the dock, the ability to view files in Cover Flow via the new Finder, browse, play, view and page through files without opening them, daily system restore via Time Machine, new iChat real-time video effects, and custom workspaces via Spaces. Doors are open for the launch event this Friday, October 26th, from 6-10 pm Learn more here (http://www.apple.com/macosx/) ! Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:40:02 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=50 Governor Schwarzeneggar of California has passed a bill that has banned the use of the terms Mom and Dad and Husband and Wife from the public schools in their state. He has also authorized boys and girls to use bathrooms of the opposite sex, in an effort to please those who consider themselves homosexual. Please read more from WorldNetDaily here (http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58130) . We'd love to hear from the parents of children that are in these schools. If you have friends or family in this situation feel free to request that they leave feedback here or contact us directly. And it seems odd that the state is literally up in flames? Keep playing games if you feel like it. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:54:56 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=50 Guy worked for Apple from 1983-1987 as their Evangelist . He recently spoke at the Innovate 2007 conference, and we thought we'd share the link to the video from his segment with you (his piece starts 25 minutes into the video). As a believer in Christ, he shares some great truths on how to truly be innovative in today's world. Thanks to Guy for stepping up to the plate, and giving us some great truths as we deal with the spiritual battles with being innovative and using technology! View video here (http://gccwired.lightcastmedia.com/console.php?u=3027 c=1431547948). Be sure to also check out Guy's site here (http://www.guykawasaki.com) ! Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:32:19 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=50 It's been a pleasure to work with KJ52 on his new website over at KJ52.com (http://www.kj52.com) ! He stopped by back in May for Episode 27 (episodes/episode-27---kj-52.html) to give us a behind the scenes look at what he had been up to. Be sure to check out his store or purchase his new album here (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=250197876 s=143441) on iTunes. You'll also find some nice links (including his own podcasts) in the media/links section of the new site. Keep up the great work KJ! We'll be sure to have you back on the podcast in the future! Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:19:26 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=50 For Majority of Americans, Ten Commandments Not Set in StoneUnprecedented marketing campaign responds to a nationwide crisis...the illiteracy of The Ten Commandments, through CGI Animation film, The Ten Commandments, set to release nationwide through Promenade Pictures, October 19, 2007Grassroots feature film campaign focuses on developing unique methods of teaching children and families The Ten Commandments and the deeper meaning of the storyHOLLYWOOD, October 1, 2007 – How many of the Ten Commandments can you name? That was the question posed in a recent survey of 1,000 Americans, which revealed that respondents were more familiar with the ingredients of a McDonald's® hamburger than they were with the historical basis for our nation's legal and moral code. Done in conjunction with the Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:51:39 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=50 Our dreams have come true - Photoshop on the iPhone.......and it's not slimmed down! eXpbGaIkPlw Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=50 We allow the Iranian president (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - on the right) to speak at Columbia University and the UN earlier this week, and days later he shows that he's doing nothing but playing games with the world. He's pictured here with another individual that despises the United States, president of Venezuela - Hugo Chavez. It's interesting to see such hatred against both our country and Israel becoming a usual occurence these days. Feel free to read more on the events of the past few days by following the included links. President Bush invited to speak in Iran (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,298424,00.html) / Chavez welcome Iranian president (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,298402,00.html). If you thought the title was an open invite for Mahmoud to appear on our podcast - sorry we let you down. If you've got ties that we don't and can get him on here, I guess we'd be up for it, lol. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=50 It wasn't just a rumor. Apple warned customers early this week that unlocked iPhones may become inoperable. “Apple has discovered that many of the unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs available on the Internet cause irreparable damage to the iPhone’s software, which will likely result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed,” the company said in a statement. Read more about this at MacWorld. (http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/09/27/iphoneunlock/index.php?lsrc=mwtoprss) Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:50:55 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=50 Enjoyable video of Nick Thune's Instant Messenger love story on TheTonight Show! __3EZmzmIQs Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=50 We've been wondering what this iCar that everyone's been talking about might look like! Thanks to Chris O'Riley from Chris3D.com (http://www.chris3d.com), we won't have to wonder too much longer. Drop us a note and let us know what features you might want to see in the real iCar? For a serious scoop on the car that Steve Jobs has been touching base with VW about, click here (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/12/icar_unlikely_to_materialize_for_several_years_report.html) . Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=50 Just thought we'd share some photos with you of the Taviano family from our vacation in SC. Click the photo below to view 43 more pics from Gabe's Flickr gallery. If anyone wants a God's Mac t-shirt (that you see in the pic below), they are available for $10 plus S+H. Send a note via the contact page if interested. Thanks! Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:23:37 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=50 I've always wondered what the iPhone would look like if it were made out of clay, haven't you? Thanks to vaughn235 we no longer have to wonder - our dreams have come true! Any idea what the battery life on this thing is when running video?Check out the rest of the pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn235/sets/72157601412300998/) in vaughn235's photo set on Flickr! Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=50 Thanks to Mark and Chris for hanging out with us on episodes 29 and 30! Enjoy their video and jump over to their iTunes store listed in the episode links to buy their great music! KqqDzJuYPpI Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=50 Apple unveiled the new iMac today in Cupertino, CA. The 20-inch iMac now starts at just $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at just $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model. http://www.godsmac.com/videos/apple_imac.mov Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=50 wvsboPUjrGc Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:44:30 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=50 ZIk4qTKmKzE Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:44:01 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=50 zPFu9ezddyk Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:42:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=50 We had a great time hanging out with the hundreds in line waiting for the 6 pm launch of the iPhone today. We thought we'd post a few pictures below so you can observe the new owners with us, lol.It was exciting to hang out at the store late tonight and actually use one of the devices, which I must say exceeded my expectations. I was able to surf the web (as you can see in the pic to the left), make phone calls (from a California number of course), and everything else the hype has built up for us. Congratulations to Apple on a successful iDay!Check out some photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godsmac/sets/72157600560658915/) we shot of iDay in Columbus, OH Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:52:49 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=50 Tommy and Martha Garrett are frequent listeners and friends of our podcast. Back in episode 25 we approached our listeners and requested that they visit the Room2Bloom contest on the website of the Courier Press in Evansville, IN (their hometown). During the next few weeks our community, as you will hear in the video, played a big role in helping the Garretts win the grand prize! Check out the video below to hear from them, as well as a look at the before and after footage of their newly landscaped area. Thanks to you listeners, including the Garretts for allowing technology to meet eternity.......praise the Lord! http://www.godsmac.com/videos/marthacontest.flv Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.godsmac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=50 We decided to try to provide listeners and visitors with a site that features much more content and offers a better sense of community, so here it is! By signing up to be a member of the site, you get access to commenting here and also posting on the God's Mac Forum, as well as having the choice to opt-in and receive God's Mac News via email each week. Our Friends section is probably the next biggest reason we created this new site. We will update that frequently with a broad range of websites that we want you to be aware of, and you have the opportunity to submit requested sites to each of the categories there. It's our desire that this will eventually grow to be the strongest listing of Christian websites on the internet!We will keep you updated with blog postings and episodes (both interspersed on the front page, and also available using their respective menu links), so please check back often! We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email (index.php?option=com_contact Itemid=3) or leave us a comment at 614.259.1598! Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100