After a lot of huffing and puffing, developers can calm down now. Apple has released the complete specs for iTunes LP for music and iTunes Extras for video content for free. Go nuts, code-junkies!

So it seems that a Mr. Joel Comm is an entrepeneur of some note. He created the top-selling app for last Christmas, the ubiquitous “iFart Mobile.”  (Link opens iTunes.)  He wrote Steve Jobs a letter wondering why his latest app, nothing more than a green button that makes a cash register “ka-ching” noise, was rejected.  Something about minimal user functionality, mwah mwah mwah.  He has a YouTube video plea posted in order to take his case to the masses.  Here’s the prime suck-up quote, designed to flatter El Jobso.  Oh, and Joel?  It was “CEO of the Decade.”

I have a great respect for Steve Jobs and absolutely love Apple products. So with only the greatest admiration for Mr. Jobs and what he has accomplished, I offer the following video as a public appeal to Steve Jobs, Fortune Magazine’s “Man of the Decade.”

Like he hasn’t ripped off El Jobso’s look.  Bet he’s wearing New Balance 993′s, too.  Anyway, here’s an article on Al- he’s gonna save the planet. Or “Digital democracy” is going to save the planet…whatever that is.  Bottom line, our planet won’t go into the dumper, and Al is the man.

Look a blond is leaning on it, think I'll buy that for granpop

Look what some company licensed iTunes for - I almost threw up in my mouth. This was obviously approved during Jobs recuperation.  Isn’t this why Apple is suing Psystar? Kinda’ defeats the purpose, don’t you think?

(And thanks to Lastangelman, I cannot get Steely Dan out of my head.)

They’re decking the halls malls even as we speak.  Tards lining up everywhere to get netbooks for like ten dollars or something.  One of my favorite websites is Google Trends, and as you can see, shopping is en fuego.  But look at this poor Michigan dude here.  Does he look like he’s having fun outside the Big Yellow & Blue Store?  Look at his longing gaze.  He’s thinking, “They’re inside, and I’m not.  All the employees in their royal blue shirts.  Why can’t I be inside, too?”  He got up at 2am or whenever, just to get snowed on?  Hope you got that electronic pocket “Whack-A-Mole” game for 99 cents. Sigh.

Don’t be fooled, folks. This is retail, not Goodwill.

This does not exist. It is a fishing lure.

For a start, it’s got Windows 7, red flag right there. Next, five per store? The first guy inside wanting to buy this deal will be disappointed because he’ll be told they were all snatched up online five seconds after the store opened. The people buying online will have wonderful hoops and obstacles to clear before item is announced as unavailable at this time or sold out.

Then you have to buy and install anti-virus, registering with The Borg’s online verification, crapware, and you wanna do is turn the damn thing on and go surfing.

You love your kid, right? Go to nearest Apple Store or go online. Buy ‘em a MacBook,

perfection keeps getting better

an iPhone,

A handful of cool

and a Nano,

rainbowy goodness

okay? Ain’t the got cash? It’s okay, they finance. Don’t buy from these retail vampires, who clean out your wallet and crush your soul, buy from someone who stands for quality, trust and satisfaction, and lots of gee-whiz magic, and stuff.

Let Him Be Your Guru

And if you’re a freetard, what are doing here? Don’t you people roll your own?

How do you fight off the women?

I think Fry’s is open late ’til New Years’, so shoo, don’t bother me with flamefests. We’re all very impressed and are thankful for your contributions to the community.  This message is for the OTHER great unwashed, okay, hmmmm?

CNNMoney lists essential iPhone apps for Holiday Shopping Season. The great unwashed have spoken,

MallMaps

and it’s MallMaps, which actually may have a life after January 6, 2010. These guys created the app, and they swear they love what they do.

Now that Skype has been given the boot by eBay (why exactly Megan Whitman, another babealicious CEO, I might add,  drop a billion on that, again?), there’s been a re-shuffle at the top of Skype offices. Do I have to change services, or are we good here? I already need a new iTouch (why? Story to come later …)

I do … for Mr Magoo cartoons and other retro shows. Cringely swore these guys were gonna’ revolutionize video over the Internet. Well, the technology was good BUT the content, well, it sure wasn’t  what people watched on Hulu or YouTube. Also, I don’t recall any of their content ever showing up in any search engine, unless you specifically mentioned Joost.

Well, they more or less threw in the towel and sold themselves off. Enjoy it while you can before the new owners start re-arranging the virtual furniture.

Maria Bartiromo (who signed my CNBC mug & mousepad once, thanks) takes us inside The Plex.  Mark your calendars for a week from tonight.  To get geared up, take the quiz.