http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Personally I liked the name Islate better but who am I to quibble with Microsoft.
iBooks
Here’s the books component:

“The iBooks app is a great, new way to read and buy books. Just download the app for free from the App Store, and you’ll be able to buy everything from classics to bestsellers from the built-in iBookstore. Once you’ve bought a book, it’s displayed on your Bookshelf. To read it, all you have to do is tap on it and it opens up. The high-resolution, LED-backlit screen displays everything in sharp, rich, color, so it’s very easy to read, even in low light.”
I’d love to know what people think of it.

Things are so intense in the world today that I decided to do something fun. I created a video at Animoto It was easy. I uploaded my pictures from my vacation with my dog Izzy and my cousin and her dog in Vermont and then I uploaded a song. I could not upload from my Itunes library as you can only upload MP3’s so I used their collection. I will keep working on it.
But in the meantime it was incredibly easy. They give you a free 30 second video and then charge for anything beyond that. I can start embedding this in promotions and marketing plans now. Very cool, Animoto!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

I had the opportunity to spend some time this weekend with Rev. Becca Stevens. She is an Episcopal Priest who  founded Magdalene House, a two-year resident community and safe haven for women from the streets who are drug addicted, into prostitution, live in dire poverty and have criminal records. She is currently on an 8-city Prison Tour to visit women behind bars to share with them the message of hope and love as a  powerful force for change.It coincides with a book she wrote for Abingdon Press, called Find Your Way Home

Then, there’s Thistle Farms, the nonprofit business operated by Magdalene House residents. Thistle Farms products are handmade, natural bath and beauty products, and the women are involved in every step from their making to their marketing and selling. I attended a house party in New York City and when two women from Magdalene told their stories - there was not a dry eye in the house. When she spoke at Christ Church on Sunday I began to believe that this woman is descended from the angels. She is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met.

I hope you will check out Thistle Farms - www.thistlefarms.org and buy lots of products. Its okay to buy hers books too You will be contributing to an organization that really helps women and saves lives. As for me - I hope she starts a New York Branch because I will be the first in line to volunteer.