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“Miner Edison Pena, a fan of Elvis Presley, got an invitation from Graceland to visit the museum dedicated to the rock and roll legend in Memphis, Tennessee,” Illiano and Wade report. “‘We heard on the news that he’s a huge Elvis fan,’ Graceland spokeswoman Alicia Dean told Reuters.”
“Real Madrid and Manchester United invited the miners, many of whom are avid soccer fans, to watch them play in Europe,” Illiano and Wade report. “A flamboyant local singer-turned-businessman has given them $10,000 each, while Apple boss Steve Jobs has sent them all a latest iPod and a Greek firm has offered an islands tour.”
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Fair play to ya Steve!
Fair play to ya Steve!
Steve’s offering, while I’m sure it’s much appreciated, seems rather paltry against the other offerings. Goodness me! – at least give them an iPad. Ante up!
Steve’s offering, while I’m sure it’s much appreciated, seems rather paltry against the other offerings. Goodness me! – at least give them an iPad. Ante up!
I’m just thankful they are alive. Hats off to the rescuers who had the nuevos to go down the hole to assist with the rescue.
I’m just thankful they are alive. Hats off to the rescuers who had the nuevos to go down the hole to assist with the rescue.
Nice to read some very good mews for a change. Too bad Mr. Jobs was a few hours late sending the iPod touches to them. Imagine “Face Time” at 2300 feet below? Wow!
Nice to read some very good mews for a change. Too bad Mr. Jobs was a few hours late sending the iPod touches to them. Imagine “Face Time” at 2300 feet below? Wow!
“With over 200 flashlight apps available in the app store, the iPod Touch is the perfect gift for the Chilean miner on your Christmas list….”
“With over 200 flashlight apps available in the app store, the iPod Touch is the perfect gift for the Chilean miner on your Christmas list….”
A small price to pay for the positive publicity.
A small price to pay for the positive publicity.
@skimpy
Agree. iPads to them and to the rescuers who risked their own lives and while we’re at it a few shares of stock. Anything else we can add?
@skimpy
Agree. iPads to them and to the rescuers who risked their own lives and while we’re at it a few shares of stock. Anything else we can add?
@Skimpy,
Maybe Steve was thinking of the miners being able to listen to music while they work.
Does monetary value really mean more than the gesture itself. I don’t get it. The iPod touch has Facetime, iPads do not. He sent them something that he thought they’d enjoy.
@Skimpy,
Maybe Steve was thinking of the miners being able to listen to music while they work.
Does monetary value really mean more than the gesture itself. I don’t get it. The iPod touch has Facetime, iPads do not. He sent them something that he thought they’d enjoy.
That’s cool. First they all got Oakley’s and now it’s iPods and Greek island tours.
Let’s hope Leno doesn’t decide to fly them all in.
That’s cool. First they all got Oakley’s and now it’s iPods and Greek island tours.
Let’s hope Leno doesn’t decide to fly them all in.
Steve… nice of you, but how about sending their family something else… like a store card (if they have a food chain) to buy food… something less techie. iPods are great… but something more simple would have sufficed…
Steve… nice of you, but how about sending their family something else… like a store card (if they have a food chain) to buy food… something less techie. iPods are great… but something more simple would have sufficed…
@ anonymous
nice response to those who value the gift, rather than the deed.
@ anonymous
nice response to those who value the gift, rather than the deed.
Keep the bunny growing!
Thank you Steve Jobs.
Keep the bunny growing!
Thank you Steve Jobs.
Now they have to buy macs with the 10,000 bucks…well played Steve