Kibbles & Bytes Blog

In honor of the Red Sox’ home opener tonight at “*Fenway Park*”:http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/index.jsp (or “Pahk” as the true locals say), it’s a fitting time to celebrate 100 years of baseball in the historic ballpark.

On April 20, 1912, the Red Sox hosted the New York Highlanders, who would soon become the Yankees (and arch rivals) the next year. The Red Sox won the game 7-6, battling through 11 innings. (Also of note: the game and stadium fanfare was overshadowed by the recent sinking of the Titanic.) Of course, the Red Sox went on to win their first World Series that year.

Today, Fenway Park is known for the Green Monster (the unusually high left field fence), and other eccentricities, such as “The Triangle” and the “Pesky Pole,” and is one of two “classic” ballparks still in use. (The other is Wrigley Field, Don’s favorite.)

Tonight, they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. April is here, and baseball is back. Game on!

“*Read more about Fenway Park and find 100-year celebration events here.*”:http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fenwaypark100/index.jsp
“*Share your memories of Fenway (or baseball in general) on our blog, Barkings!”:http://blog.smalldog.com/article/fenway-pahk-turns-100/

“Image Source”:http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/04/27/fenway-park-to-turn-100-next-year/

*Apple Releases Java Update*
The update does double duty: it both removes the Flashback trojan (“*mentioned here*”:http://blog.smalldog.com/kibbles/kb770/) and disables the automatic execution of Java applets.

“*Read more here.*”:http://macdailynews.com/2012/04/12/apple-releases-java-update-to-remove-flashback-trojan/

*Without Fanfare, iPad 2s and Apple TVs Get Power Boost*
Apple started shipping iPad 2s and Apple TVs with a new 32nm A5 chip.

“*Read more here.*”:http://www.extremetech.com/computing/125871-apple-sneakily-debuts-32nm-a5-in-new-ipad-2-apple-tv

Small Dog recently joined forces with Mack to provide 3-year warranty protection for your new electronic device that will protect against accidental damage. That’s right! You can stop crying when you drop your iPhone on the pavement because your arms are full but you’re still trying to talk and open the car door. (Surely, I’m not the only one who has done this!)

Here’s the coverage provided with the Diamond Service:

* Manufacturer Defects
* Impact Damage
* Sand/Grit Damage
* Accidental Damage and Unintentional Abuse
* Mechanical Malfunctions
* Normal and Abnormal Wear and Tear

What it won’t cover:

* Intentional abuse, misuse or damaged beyond recognition
* Fire
* Lost
* Stolen

Add Diamond Coverage within 30 days of purchase and there must be at least 90-days left on the manufacturer’s warranty. It’s probably best to add at the time of purchase in most cases but if you are within 30 days of purchase and we can inspect your item, you can still add the warranty.

Diamond Coverage is available for iPods, iPhones, iPads and Macs. We are also offering Mack’s Standard Warranty which will cover parts and labor for manufacturer’s defects for any used computers that we are selling.

This is another option, in addition to AppleCare, for extending coverage for your computer.

“Click here”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/Services_and_Warranties/Third_Party/?sort=descriptionasc for additional info and pricing and look for specials below!

_Dear Readers,_

Happy Friday! Yes, it is the 13th of the month, so perhaps your superstitions have you down but fear not, as it is still a Friday (which is better than a Monday in my book).

I’ve taken the helm of Kibbles for Don while he is in China attending some trade shows and touring a bit of the country. I’ve often fielded questions regarding purchasing from China and it is a complicated issue. For one thing, it’s not that easy to find the resources in the US.

For example, a local business, “*Vermont Flannel Company*”:http://www.vermontflannel.com makes flannel clothing. They would prefer to buy their fabric in the US but the last textile mill where they purchased the fabric closed. Their products are still cut and sewn in Vermont but they can no longer source the fabric here in the US. Considering that the textile industry was once the largest industry in the US, that is eye opening.

Perhaps, I am naive, but profit shouldn’t just be about dollars and cents. This is one of the cornerstones of Small Dog Electronics, Don’s and Hapy’s philosophy. To me, the multiple bottom line isn’t one that is always easy to attain but is one that we should always work towards and keep present in our minds.