Tuesday, June 27, 2006

The 60Gb Video iPod... in black

I did it, I bit the bullet and ordered it. The thought behind it was to not only keep track of my already extensive music collection (and playlists of course) but to also keep my photo library (even more extensive) in a second place... why not have it all just as handy. And... videos to boot, I couldn't resist the urge.

The iPod is an awesome thing. I truly love it and still find after owning the 40GB 3rd Generation version it will be in my life for some time.

My existing iPod doesn't seem to hold a charge very long... but I can say it's probably because I've beat it to hell and back. It goes everywhere, commuting, band practice, and plugged up while I'm at the puter. Now with the synching of videos and photos, it's an office/home-office staple.

I again bought a refurbished one from the Apple store. i think it's the only way to go. With 30-40 bucks off the original price and free shipping, it beat the best eBay deal I found.

I have been keeping a secret iPod log/list of random thoughts I have had and it's about time I made them public. Starting with the two thoughts below that I had long ago. I plan to make a random entry in the blog about the iPod and other things going forward.

1/19/05: When I'm in the iTunes Music Store, I'd like a way to flag a song or an album for later purchase... my wish-list if you will. Am I missing somethig here or has Apple not yet seen this?

1/5/05: The iPod is an awesome thing. I truly love it. But damn, if it had a button that I could hit to instantly record something from the radio while I was driving, it would be the iGod.

Labels: jason, ranting

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Monday, June 26, 2006

Searching for the Kopstein family from Bohemia

I have searched and searched and haven't been able to trace back the Kopstein family past Frank James Kopstein, born Feb 1843 in Bohemia Czechoslovakia, and Catherine Mary Klapkova, born about 1853 in Bohemia Czechoslovakia.

My great grandfather was James Steven Capal (Kopstein). He was the son of Frank and Mary Kopstein. He is a very interesting person to research. Just when I think I am finished researching him, I discover something new from his past. He was first married to Emily Valenta in Cook County, Chicago and had two boys, James and Steven. He then moved to Cincinnati, then to Campbell County Kentucky where he married my great grandmother Anna Schmidt. James and Anna had 6 boys, Frank, Raymond, Robert, Daniel, Melvin, and James. I have to say I have enjoyed learning about him and getting to know my aunt Evelyn in the process. My grandma Capal started out helping me, and she passed way in 2003. Evelyn filled in her spot.

If you want to know more information about my search, respond below.

Susan

Labels: genealogy

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