Apr
21
2010
I had the honor of visiting with Ivanka Trump at the Jeff Pulver’s 140 Characters Conference in NYC.
Thanks to Alan Weinkrantz for making all of this awesomeness possible.
Tags: 140 characters, 140char, Interview, Ivanka Trump, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Social Networking, Streaming, Trump, Twitter, viral, webcast | 
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20
2010
TriCaster brings the conference live to Web viewers as social communication experts discuss the effects of real-time Internet
SAN ANTONIO – April 19, 2010 – NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that NewTek TriCaster™ portable live production system will be used to produce and live stream the 140 Characters Conference – #140Conf, allowing millions of people worldwide to gain access to the conference events. The 140 Characters Conference: New York City, will take place April 20-21, 2010, at the 92nd Street Y. Using NewTek TriCaster, event organizers will be able to deliver a network-style production of 10 minute presentations and 20 minute panel discussions, which may be viewed at http://www.ustream.tv/nyc140conf. The viewing schedule is available at http://nyc2010.140conf.com/schedule.
“The 140 Characters Conference is all about the real-time Internet and the effect it will have on business in 2010 and beyond,” said Jeff Pulver, founder, 140 Characters Conference. “We’re excited to have NewTek and its remarkable TriCaster to live stream the event. NewTek itself has made a great impact on the immediacy of the Internet, allowing producers the ease of live streaming productions with its studio in a box.”
According to Pulver, attendees at #140confNYC will be taking a hard look at something he calls “The State of NOW,” and the continued effects the worldwide adoption of social communication platforms, such as Twitter are having on a number of industries including: celebrity, media, advertising, politics, education, music, television, comedy, real estate, public policy and more.
“We are honored to be the live production and streaming tool for the 140 Characters Conference: New York City,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek. “TriCaster will add high-end, network-quality production value to the webcast ensuring that viewers will feel like they are at the conference.”
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast and project high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) network-style productions. A single operator or small team can create sophisticated productions, switching between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. In addition to the 140 Characters Conference: New York City, TriCaster is used by broadcasters, sports organizations, schools, houses of worship, government agencies and others, to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
Apr
16
2010
A rooftop view of the Coachella Oasis before the party starts. The Merv Griffin Estate is an amazing place to see.
This week takes me to Coachella to work with the Los Angeles Times arts and entertainment paper Brand X. We have taken over the 40 acre Merv Griffin Estate just a mile form the Coachella property and turned it into the Coachella Oasis. It’s now a place where celebrities and VIP’s can escape the festival madness and chill in the pool while listening to the likes of Crystal Method or Will I Am.
I have good news for you! TriCaster will be powering webcasts all weekend bringing you into the world of the celebrity with Party action, interviews and more.
The Schedule:
Friday 12pm to 5pm Pacific (2pm to 7pm Central)
Saturday 12pm to 5pm Pacific (2pm to 7pm Central)
Saturday 10pm to 12am Pacific (12am to 2am Central)
Sunday 12pm to 5pm Pacific (2pm to 7pm Central)
Watch on www.ThisIsBrandX.com or just stay here and watch below.
On Saturday night, you’ll only be able to watch on DipDive.com and ThisIsBrandX.com
Just for fun, whenever possible, I’ll leave the stream running. As I post this sun is rising over the Coachella Oasis pool. Watch a serene relaxing scene come alive!
Tags: Coachella, Insanity, Interview, LIVE, Live Music, Merv Griffin, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Social Networking, Streaming, TriCaster, Twitter, viral, webcast |
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15
2010
After sharing that train wreck of a movie “the Human Centipede” in a previous post. I thought it would a good idea to share something a little more positive.
This is a very well done commercial to promote seatbelt usage. Enjoy..
Neil, I hope this post earns back your trust in my posts. 😉
Apr
9
2010
Found a link to this on a friends site, Dangerous Minds. This is one of those ideas that leave you wondering, how on earth anyone could get funding for such a weird idea..
We were warned this film was coming. A crazed German doctor kidnaps three people and surgically joins them together, mouth to anus, to create a three part creature. The doctor feeds the first person. The second is fed through their mouth being attached to the first’s anus, and they in turn feed the third person in the same way.
We saw a few pictures and it looked… well, as vile as you’d imagine. Now the trailer’s out, so you can see for yourself.
If I’m ever kidnapped and turned into a human centipede, I have just one request.. Please let me be the first in line! LOL! Check out the original article HERE
Apr
6
2010
If you are attending NAB 2010 there is a MUST attend event on Tuesday April 13th. NewTek & Streaming Media Magazine will be hosting a panel discussion of some of the pioneers of live event streaming. These experts will share their experiences with a pack house of broadcast professionals!
Panelists for the event are:
Jeff Jacobs – MTV
Don Sperling – New York Giants
Shawn Smith – NBA Development League
Peter Himmelman – Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter & Creator “Furious World”
Seating is limited so RSVP for the event HERE
Tags: D-League, Don Sperling, Jeff Jacobs, MTV, NBA, New York Giants, Peter Himmelman, Shawn Smith |
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2
2010
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Tags: Apple, Fad, Insanity, iPad, Social Networking, Streaming, Twitter, viral, webcast |
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2
2010
Whirlpool Duet - Error F02
I have previously posted my frusteration with the poor quality of the Whirlpool Duet washing machine. The joys of having a CPU in ever single device possible. After spending $180 on a new CPU during my last repair, I expected to have a worry free, clothes washing life. This week, my wife opens the front load washing machine only to discover that it was still filled with water.. After cleaning up the mess, we noticed a new error message. Error F02
After a quick “Topeka Search” aka Google search, I found that this drain problem could be fixed by removing the front panel of the washing machine and cleaning out a small container found behind the panel. Imagine my surprise to find a sock, some change and a hand full of Airsoft BB’s in this container. It was a pretty easy fix but I’m not sure why it was designed to allow items as big as a quarter to be washed down the drain and into this container.
I ask myself again, why didnt’ I just stick with an old school washer and dryer? Those things run forever and are super low maintenance.
For those with a Whirlpool Duet, keep this post hand for the time with you get the thrill of an F02 error. 😉
Mar
31
2010
Give a guy a sledge hammer and some explosives and see what kind of fun can be had! The big bang comes at 1:30 but you can skip ahead to around 1:10 to get some background action.
Thanks to my friend from MTV, Mike Alvarez for pointing this one out to me.
Mar
24
2010
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