Category: Entertainment

My first attempt at making a primitive bow

As a fan of GI Joe, I’ve been “trained” since I was a youth that “Knowing was half the battle”.. I’m always interested in learning how to do things, fix things, tweak things. A few months ago, NewTek’s CEO told me about an series of books called “The Traditional Bowyer’s Bible”. I purchased a set […]

Tuesday February 16th, 2010 in Entertainment, Family Safety, Technology | No Comments »

To celebrate NBA All Star Week, enjoy this mascot video

The Toronto Raptor has a little lunch at the expense of the cheerleading squad.

Saturday February 13th, 2010 in Entertainment, NewTek, Sports, World Gone Wild | No Comments »

Will the Repo Man take away your organs?

I love movies that make you think.. Movies that mix social commentary with what “could” happen. Some films along these lines that come to mind are I Am Legend, Minority Report and Soylent Green. Looks like this summer holds another movie that will make you think, “Repo Men”. The premise is very cool. In the […]

Tuesday February 9th, 2010 in Entertainment, Technology, World Gone Wild | 1 Comment »

The Other Half Time Show raises money for Hugs4Holly.org

Last night during the Super Bowl, the Twitter Jam Band did a live webcast performance called “The Other Half Time Show”. The concept: The Who finished their Super Bowl half time show, the Twitter Jam Band took the virtual stage. From a house in Alamo Heights, we did a live webcast to help raise money […]

Monday February 8th, 2010 in Entertainment, Interview, NewTek, Technology | No Comments »

Warning: Your Cell Phone May Be Hazardous to Your Health

For years, I’ve been saying that cell phones will be the Cigarette of our generation. I use my cell phone a TON! It’s my main link to clients, email, etc. That said, I won’t allow my kids to use cell phones on a regular basis.. If I’m talking to my Dad, I may let them […]

Lady GaGa’s got talent!

I’ve mentioned previously in my blog and on facebook that I have a new found respect for Lady GaGa.. In an era of Lip Sync and fraudulent performances, Lady G really delivers on all aspects of her show. She writes music, she ACTUALLY sings, she plays and she entertains.. Wanted to take this opportunity to […]

Thursday February 4th, 2010 in Entertainment, World Gone Wild | 1 Comment »

My rejection letter from “Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp” the Vh1 Reality Show.

Got the rejection letter today.. šŸ™ Bummer. Thank you so much for your submission to be considered for the VH1 Classic show “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp.” We had a great response and a ton of amazing submissions. The cast has been selected by the network. Unfortunately, you were not chosen for this season’s show. […]

Wednesday February 3rd, 2010 in Entertainment, Technology, World Gone Wild | 1 Comment »

PR: Steve Harvey Selects NewTek TriCasterā„¢ to Live Stream Daily Morning Radio Show

SAN ANTONIO – February 01, 2010 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCasterā„¢ portable live production system is being used by the Steve Harvey Morning Show to live stream video from the nationally-syndicated radio program. The live stream, which airs Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 […]

Monday February 1st, 2010 in Entertainment, NewTek, Technology | No Comments »

San Antonio 11 year old, takes 2nd in ESPN X Games Snowskate Exhibition

This week at the ESPN X Games in Aspen, Co, Noel Nelson took 2nd place in the FUSE Snowskate Freestyle Jam. Out of over 15 contestants, Noel’s Manual Rail grind pushed him to the top of the back. “Winning 2nd in the snowskate competition was amazing,” said Nelson. “Having only seen snow twice in my […]

Sunday January 31st, 2010 in Entertainment, Sports | No Comments »

Story: Fans at X Games Get the Tricaster Treatment

Ā  Ken Kerschbaumer of Sports Video Group published this story yesterday! Fans of extreme winter sports making the trek to Aspen, CO, for the ESPN Winter X Games 14 this weekend will have an in-venue video experience powered, for the first time, by two NewTek Tricaster integrated switcher and production unit. ā€œInstead of having a […]

Friday January 29th, 2010 in Entertainment, Interview, NewTek, Sports, Technology | No Comments »