The Panther has arrived. Packaged in it's sexy black and silver box, the next line of Apple OS X has finally arrived. It is certainly sexy though. I wasn't sure that a simple upgrade would be worth it for $100, but now that I have installed it, I see that it definitely is.

On an Apple related note, I have sent my sick iPod off to AppleCare so that they can work their magic. I have no idea how long it will take, but it means that I don't have to buy a new one then I'm up with that.

We had another exciting practice last night and again it was only us solving questions. There is something about really tricky questions and no competition that sucks the fun out of this whole process. We haven't nailed down exactly when we will be leaving, but it will likely be on Friday, November 7 and returning either on Sunday or Monday depending on what events we are required to attend. :)