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Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Dear Mr. Jobs
June 29, 2005
Steven Jobs (CEO)
Apple Computer
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Mr. Jobs
re: Steve Jobs Personal Reference
Over the past 20 (yes TWENTY) years of our "partnership" I have personally gained much from our "partnership", as I'm sure you have, and look forward to continuing the journey. The loyalty that each of us has shown is indeed commendable and worthy of recognition.
Recently, I was asked to provide personal references. Many of the people who agreed to participate asked "how do you want me to approach it?". I decided to give them all the same answer "..like you were giving a reference on Steve Jobs". For most of my fellow macheads this answer provided motivation and a familiar point of reference for them to respond from.
As the responses came in it dawned on me that I never actually asked Steve for a reference. After all, I have been working with Steve for over 20 years. Twenty years of loyalty and hard work, what better to refer to when looking over a career.
So Steve, as a fellow 20 year member of the Apple Computer / Next / Pixar / Apple Computer community and "partner" in all your ventures can I count on you for a positive reference?
Robert Zullo
P.S. I promise you can approach it like you were giving a reference to yourself...
;-)
Steven Jobs (CEO)
Apple Computer
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Mr. Jobs
re: Steve Jobs Personal Reference
Over the past 20 (yes TWENTY) years of our "partnership" I have personally gained much from our "partnership", as I'm sure you have, and look forward to continuing the journey. The loyalty that each of us has shown is indeed commendable and worthy of recognition.
Recently, I was asked to provide personal references. Many of the people who agreed to participate asked "how do you want me to approach it?". I decided to give them all the same answer "..like you were giving a reference on Steve Jobs". For most of my fellow macheads this answer provided motivation and a familiar point of reference for them to respond from.
As the responses came in it dawned on me that I never actually asked Steve for a reference. After all, I have been working with Steve for over 20 years. Twenty years of loyalty and hard work, what better to refer to when looking over a career.
So Steve, as a fellow 20 year member of the Apple Computer / Next / Pixar / Apple Computer community and "partner" in all your ventures can I count on you for a positive reference?
Robert Zullo
P.S. I promise you can approach it like you were giving a reference to yourself...
;-)
Monday, June 20, 2005
MakeZine.com:
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This magazine just get's it. The niche isn't a niche it's mainstream geek stuff. I wish it was published more than quarterly.
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This magazine just get's it. The niche isn't a niche it's mainstream geek stuff. I wish it was published more than quarterly.
Current Issue Link
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Medicaid Planning in Florida (Vero Beach)
Check this site out Safeguard Agencies
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Comments and Success Stories
_______________________________
Patrick Delessio CSA, CEPS
Safeguard Agencies
40th Avenue Professional Center
2050 40th Avenue
Suite #9
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
PH: 772-978-0800
Fax: 772-978-1720
Toll: Free 1-888-875-4466
_______________________________
Patrick-It was good to ... learn that our collective efforts of the past several months have been rewarded. To say that you have been a tower of strength in providing the professional guidance needed through our lengthy bureaucratic journey is the understatement of the year. The courtesy, kindness and concern you have shown to me, Pam and Lawrence over these months has been over and above the call. Certainly no one could have exceeded your patience, professional knowledge and follow-through. The Mahoney family is indeed indebted to you. Best regards.
Frank Mahoney.
Vero Beach, Florida
Thank you for all you have for us in dealing with my Dad’s finances. You not only advised us on the direction to take, but also gave us more than one option. When it came time to apply for additional funding, you were there for us, too.
You are always available, responsive and diligent in your work. We actually felt like we must be your only clients! Thank you for putting forth 110% effort in all you have done. It is comforting to know someone with the knowledge you have cares individually for us, your client.
Thanks again,
G&P
My mother-in-law had reached the point where she was unable to care for herself at home and was in failing health. She ended up in the hospital. Since my husband was the only child, the responsibility rested solely on our shoulders to help her. The doctor approved her being transferred to the local nursing home. She had very little funds, so we had to apply for Medicaid immediately to pay for her care.
Patrick DeLessio was a tremendous help in walking us through the requirements and explaining the different forms that were necessary to file for Medicaid. In a very stressful time, it was comforting to be able to lean on someone who was so knowledgeable to help answer our questions and guide us in the right direction. I would highly recommend Patrick DeLessio in assisting anyone in the different aspects of the Medicaid system.
Janis Wallace - Ghent, NY
…my husband was 18 years my senior, so when it became necessary to put him in a nursing home, it was imperative that my income be safeguarded for my life expectancy of 20 or more years……..you aided me in guaranteeing my income remain stable and safely invested. Thank you Patrick. ….
M.J.F. - Vero Beach , FL
I was instrumental in introducing Patrick to a resident at the Courtyards of Vero Beach. The resident,( I’ll refer to him as “John”) had too much money to qualify for financial assistance from Medicaid, but too small of an amount to make up for the arrears of partial monthly rent payments that had accumulated due to expected payments from the Veterans Administration that never came about. Faced with eviction John has applied for assistance from Medicaid only to be denied because of his assets that were too small to pay the back rent but too great to qualify for assistance. Patrick acted as John’s Designated Representative, aided him in setting up a burial fund, settled with the ALF for back rent and presented John’s case to DCF (Medicaid) in a coherent way so that John, with no where else to go, would have a roof over his head, personal and medical care, companionship, and regular cooked meals for the remainder of his life……….Thank you. ……
J.A.N. - Vero Beach, FL
When we were faced with the fact that my mother needed to be in a Nursing Home, panic set in. How are we going to pay for this? How long will the savings last? Then what do we do? We were very lucky to find Patrick. He guided us through the Medicaid mess and explained our options. We were able to have mom qualify Medicaid and dad doesn't have to lose everything they have worked their whole lives for!
Thank you Patrick!
PJD- Foxboro, MA, LJM- New York, NY, FXM-Vero Beach, FL
_______________________________
Comments and Success Stories
_______________________________
Patrick Delessio CSA, CEPS
Safeguard Agencies
40th Avenue Professional Center
2050 40th Avenue
Suite #9
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
PH: 772-978-0800
Fax: 772-978-1720
Toll: Free 1-888-875-4466
_______________________________
Patrick-It was good to ... learn that our collective efforts of the past several months have been rewarded. To say that you have been a tower of strength in providing the professional guidance needed through our lengthy bureaucratic journey is the understatement of the year. The courtesy, kindness and concern you have shown to me, Pam and Lawrence over these months has been over and above the call. Certainly no one could have exceeded your patience, professional knowledge and follow-through. The Mahoney family is indeed indebted to you. Best regards.
Frank Mahoney.
Vero Beach, Florida
Thank you for all you have for us in dealing with my Dad’s finances. You not only advised us on the direction to take, but also gave us more than one option. When it came time to apply for additional funding, you were there for us, too.
You are always available, responsive and diligent in your work. We actually felt like we must be your only clients! Thank you for putting forth 110% effort in all you have done. It is comforting to know someone with the knowledge you have cares individually for us, your client.
Thanks again,
G&P
My mother-in-law had reached the point where she was unable to care for herself at home and was in failing health. She ended up in the hospital. Since my husband was the only child, the responsibility rested solely on our shoulders to help her. The doctor approved her being transferred to the local nursing home. She had very little funds, so we had to apply for Medicaid immediately to pay for her care.
Patrick DeLessio was a tremendous help in walking us through the requirements and explaining the different forms that were necessary to file for Medicaid. In a very stressful time, it was comforting to be able to lean on someone who was so knowledgeable to help answer our questions and guide us in the right direction. I would highly recommend Patrick DeLessio in assisting anyone in the different aspects of the Medicaid system.
Janis Wallace - Ghent, NY
…my husband was 18 years my senior, so when it became necessary to put him in a nursing home, it was imperative that my income be safeguarded for my life expectancy of 20 or more years……..you aided me in guaranteeing my income remain stable and safely invested. Thank you Patrick. ….
M.J.F. - Vero Beach , FL
I was instrumental in introducing Patrick to a resident at the Courtyards of Vero Beach. The resident,( I’ll refer to him as “John”) had too much money to qualify for financial assistance from Medicaid, but too small of an amount to make up for the arrears of partial monthly rent payments that had accumulated due to expected payments from the Veterans Administration that never came about. Faced with eviction John has applied for assistance from Medicaid only to be denied because of his assets that were too small to pay the back rent but too great to qualify for assistance. Patrick acted as John’s Designated Representative, aided him in setting up a burial fund, settled with the ALF for back rent and presented John’s case to DCF (Medicaid) in a coherent way so that John, with no where else to go, would have a roof over his head, personal and medical care, companionship, and regular cooked meals for the remainder of his life……….Thank you. ……
J.A.N. - Vero Beach, FL
When we were faced with the fact that my mother needed to be in a Nursing Home, panic set in. How are we going to pay for this? How long will the savings last? Then what do we do? We were very lucky to find Patrick. He guided us through the Medicaid mess and explained our options. We were able to have mom qualify Medicaid and dad doesn't have to lose everything they have worked their whole lives for!
Thank you Patrick!
PJD- Foxboro, MA, LJM- New York, NY, FXM-Vero Beach, FL
Once Upon a Tiger
ONCE UPON A TIGER
04/30/2005
Yesterday I made it my mission to travel to my local Apple Store in upstate New York to purchase the new 10.4 OS. I will admit that the last OS (for any platform) that I had to actually purchase (outside of something that came with hardware) was System 7. That along with the ability to determine the connection rate of a modem by listening to the carrier tones makes me and "O.G." (Original Geek or Old Geek you choose).
Upon arriving at the Apple Store in Crossgates Mall I found a scene that could have come straight out of a glam band's highlight reel. Hundreds of teens and 20 somethings waiting in line for the Apple store to open for it's 6pm launch. Being less than that emotional anymore I decided I'd let the teeny bopers kill each other over getting in first and headed upstairs to get something to eat and wait till the frenzy was over.
Belled up to the bar I ordered my usual and the bartender asked "so what are you killing time for...... a Movie or a Date?". I replied "neither of those...you wouldn't believe me if I told you". She replied, "your hear for that Apple Store stuff aren't you?". Amazed I said " yeah how'd you know?", she answered "... so is the rest of the bar..." as she motioned down the bar. Without a hitch, everyone introduced themselves. Windows administrators, Unix nerds, Band members you name it and they had it covered. The conversation got right into what we were all there for and began to take the shape of a Slashdot forum.
After finishing a few pints I headed off to make my purchase. I got on line and was soon boxed in by a musician and an artist. Both there to make the same purchase but for wildly different reasons. The conversation took us down the usual path of Windows comparisons, artistic preferences, etc. and soon it was our time to go in.
As I stood on line I began to compare this experience to the System 7 purchase. The System 7 purchase was made at a local Apple Dealer (pre, CompUSA and Apple Store for you newbies). The dealer sat between a jeweler and a dry cleaner in Latham, NY. With a store no bigger than a small storage shed. Back then all "sales people" made commission on their sales. When you entered the store back then you were attacked by personnell looking to make a buck. The only way to get rid of them back then was to ask a technical question about a piece of hardware or purchase something. There was nothing to browse in the store, no give aways, and probably no one else even in the store other than sales folks and myself. The hardware demo table was right next to the checkout, (really no different than the setup at the Apple Stores, just much smaller) and Apple Credit signs were on everything. I can remember how genuine everyone was, honest and helpfull. With a total community of probably 100 - 150 Apple II / Mac users in the area and only BBS's (no internet) we all made friends where ever we could.
As I approached the register back at the Apple Store, an associate mentioned that they had just sold their third "u-boat". And wheeled off this cart (the "u-boat" I guess) that held approx 100 copies of Tiger. I quickly asked if they were sold out and was re-assured that they "had plenty". Sure enough another "u-boat" came wheeling out of the back room and we were back in business. A swipe of the credit card and I was on my way. As I left the store an associate handed me a scratch off card which revealed that I had won a free iTunes song.
I sauntered through the Mall, looking at dozens of Apple bags, each with an owner unique as the experience. Oh what a long strange trip it has been.
Z
04/30/2005
Yesterday I made it my mission to travel to my local Apple Store in upstate New York to purchase the new 10.4 OS. I will admit that the last OS (for any platform) that I had to actually purchase (outside of something that came with hardware) was System 7. That along with the ability to determine the connection rate of a modem by listening to the carrier tones makes me and "O.G." (Original Geek or Old Geek you choose).
Upon arriving at the Apple Store in Crossgates Mall I found a scene that could have come straight out of a glam band's highlight reel. Hundreds of teens and 20 somethings waiting in line for the Apple store to open for it's 6pm launch. Being less than that emotional anymore I decided I'd let the teeny bopers kill each other over getting in first and headed upstairs to get something to eat and wait till the frenzy was over.
Belled up to the bar I ordered my usual and the bartender asked "so what are you killing time for...... a Movie or a Date?". I replied "neither of those...you wouldn't believe me if I told you". She replied, "your hear for that Apple Store stuff aren't you?". Amazed I said " yeah how'd you know?", she answered "... so is the rest of the bar..." as she motioned down the bar. Without a hitch, everyone introduced themselves. Windows administrators, Unix nerds, Band members you name it and they had it covered. The conversation got right into what we were all there for and began to take the shape of a Slashdot forum.
After finishing a few pints I headed off to make my purchase. I got on line and was soon boxed in by a musician and an artist. Both there to make the same purchase but for wildly different reasons. The conversation took us down the usual path of Windows comparisons, artistic preferences, etc. and soon it was our time to go in.
As I stood on line I began to compare this experience to the System 7 purchase. The System 7 purchase was made at a local Apple Dealer (pre, CompUSA and Apple Store for you newbies). The dealer sat between a jeweler and a dry cleaner in Latham, NY. With a store no bigger than a small storage shed. Back then all "sales people" made commission on their sales. When you entered the store back then you were attacked by personnell looking to make a buck. The only way to get rid of them back then was to ask a technical question about a piece of hardware or purchase something. There was nothing to browse in the store, no give aways, and probably no one else even in the store other than sales folks and myself. The hardware demo table was right next to the checkout, (really no different than the setup at the Apple Stores, just much smaller) and Apple Credit signs were on everything. I can remember how genuine everyone was, honest and helpfull. With a total community of probably 100 - 150 Apple II / Mac users in the area and only BBS's (no internet) we all made friends where ever we could.
As I approached the register back at the Apple Store, an associate mentioned that they had just sold their third "u-boat". And wheeled off this cart (the "u-boat" I guess) that held approx 100 copies of Tiger. I quickly asked if they were sold out and was re-assured that they "had plenty". Sure enough another "u-boat" came wheeling out of the back room and we were back in business. A swipe of the credit card and I was on my way. As I left the store an associate handed me a scratch off card which revealed that I had won a free iTunes song.
I sauntered through the Mall, looking at dozens of Apple bags, each with an owner unique as the experience. Oh what a long strange trip it has been.
Z
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