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Author: Josh Zapin
Ask me Techie Questions. Get real answers. No strings attached.
People know me as a super-cybergeek. Not only do I work in the digital world professionally, I even immerse myself in it in my free time. I love staying up on trends, listening to geek podcasts, and lull myself to sleep reading geek blogs on my iPhone. Nauseating? Maybe. But, as Popeye the sailor used to say, “I yam what.. Read more
R.I.P. Lala. We loved you while you lasted.
Lala, the play-any-track-once-for-free-then-pay-$0.10-per-track music service is no gone as of today (6/1/10). From my perspective it was easily the best online music site. I love exploring new music, but I don’t want to commit until I absolutely love the track. Because I could listen to any track once 100% free, Lala introduced me to new bands and genres of music. .. Read more
SwitchEasy Cases: A Positive Review
I recently had a problem with my SwtichEasy Colors iPhone case. It ripped: I was bummed especially since I really like the product: It’s very slim Protects well (especially with the jelly button) Has lots of extras like covers for all the holes and screen protectors I emailed the company, and through a relatively straightforward process, they sent me a.. Read more
JZapin.com 3.0: Start a Conversation with Me
I just updated JZapin.com. Cleaner Design With the help of the Mystique WordPress theme, I have significantly upgraded the look of my website. The site now boasts: Improved Search Engine Optimization (SEO) A cleaner, more vibrant layout Mobile device compatibility (check me out on an iPhone) Linkages to twitter with my latest tweets up front and center. Embedded ways to.. Read more
Goodbye Grandma Sylvia
My grandmother, Sylvia Kaufman, passed away on May 5th. She was 97 years old. Today, we put her to rest at a cemetery in South Florida. While melancholy, the whole experience was a celebration of a very rich and long life. We will miss her. I said a few words about Grandma Sylvia today. Here it is in all its.. Read more
The Six-Page Passover Haggadah
For those Jews who want don’t want to do the full Passover Haggadah and want to do more than “They tried to kill us; we survived; let’s eat” I offer the Quick Passover Haggadah. Compiled by my wife’s close childhood friend, Lori Reiss, it is 6 pages (single spaced) and takes about 1/2 hour to do. It has all the major highlights.. Read more
