I’ve written about this little app before, but as of late NetNewsWire has really allowed me to keep up and keep all my marbles at the same time.

I’ve been traveling a little lately and having access to all the feeds on the plane is a great way to pass the time. My strategy for making this work is simple. Don’t read any of my feeds the day before a flight. Right before I board the plane, I hop online and download the latest batch of new feeds.

After the okay to use all portable electronic devices has been given, I read through all the posts from the previous day and any new feeds I pulled down before boarding. I repeat the process for the return trip home.

This method seems to give me a sense of good time management, but anything you can do to pass the travel time, is a plus in my book.

Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek took a deep breath after the first Wings training camp session. Hasek relieved that he put his often injuried groin to the test and, for the time being, felt great. Hasek only has to worry about the remaining 200+ days of hockey that he’ll be tested.

The Red Wings are cautious, seeing that Hasek hasn’t finished the past two seasons due to his groin injury. Training camp and the early part of the season will be a defining point in this upcoming season. The Red Wings and Hasek have “somewhat agreed” that a 50 game season would be a fair amount of net time for the netminder.

With a little hope and luck, Hasek will be able to help the Wings do something they haven’t done as of late. Go deep into the playoffs. With the first preseason game on Tuesday, time is ticking.

As the hockey (yes, it’s that time of year) camps open, a few big newsworthy items from the past couple of days.

Anson Carter signs with the Blue Jackets.
Carter signs a one-year deal with the Jackets after coming off his career best (33) goals-scored season in Vancouver.

Keith Primeau announces his retirement.
After being told he wouldn’t be able to pass a physical due to the many concussions suffered on the years, Primeau announces his retirement. Primeau played 15 seasons in the NHL, after being drafted by the Red Wings in 1990.

Rick DiPietro signs his life away.
Rick DiPietro, the 25 year old goalie has elected to remain on Long Island for a long time to come. DiPietro signed a 15 year contract with the New York Islanders.

And most importantly, Red Wings camp opens on the 15th.

In the words of Ice Cube “Today was a good day”, for Apple anyways. Today was the day that brought us many new and exciting updates from the company that just keeps on keeping on.

The iTunes Music Store is now the iTunes Store, complete with new blue icon. The iPod nano received a color bath. The Shuffle is now the world’s smallest MP3 player. Oh yes and by the way, you can buy movies from Apple.

All in all, I guess it was a good day. Which Apple update are you most excited about?