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Smokey Robinson @ SXSW

Mike — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:32 +0000

SXSW Video: Smokey Robinson talks about show business. Drawing on his fifty years of experience, he offers advice and encouragement to young artists.

It’s a worthwhile seven minutes to listen; as a founder of the Motown sound, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Robinson shares his views on success.

It’s wonderful to hear an artist like Smokey Robinson up close and personal like this. Thanks to the South By SouthWest conference organizers for putting these videos up on their YouTube Channel!

CES 2010

Mike — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:00:07 +0000

CES 2010, the annual Consumer Electronics Show is underway in Las Vegas. CES is always interesting to see what new technology and products emerge. An amazing number of companies are on exhibit, almost 3000, with more than 20,000 new products on display.

The official website www.cesweb.org breaks it down into these catagories: (along with my comments)
Audio – The Classic iPod is still my favorite portable media player.
High-Performance Audio
Digital Imaging
Emerging Technology – iPhone, Apple Tablet, Google Droid, GPS, ???
Gaming – The Beatles are finally in Rock Band; what’s next for Xbox 360, Playstation3 and Wii?
Home Networking – When is total wireless connectivity coming?
Home Theater/Video
In-Vehicle Technology – We really need a spiffy name for this, like AutoTech.
Wireless – I just love the Acer AspireOne Netbook I bought last year, it’s so portable it works anywhere!

I’ve been following different tech sources to keep up with CES news, and I’ve listed them here:

CES Official Site: www.cesweb.org

CES on Facebook: www.cesweb.org/facebook

CES on Twitter: www.cesweb.org/twitter & twitter.com/intlCES

Mashable mashable.com

Mashable on Twitter: twitter.com/mashable

Engadget: www.engadget.com

Engadget on Twitter: twitter.com/engadget

Super Bowl XLIII

Mike — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:20:56 +0000

This advertisement for PETA sure has gotten alot of press since it was banned from appearing during Super Bowl XLIII. It is pretty racy, but not anymore than some of the nasty soaps that air on the same networks.

It would appear that the million dollar advertising spots are getting more attention than the actual game, team or the players. But that will probably change later today as the media frenzy heats up for Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I’ll be one of the millions of fans parked in front of the TV this Super Bowl Sunday, with my snacks and drink in hand. I think I’ll cheer for the Arizona Cardinals, just because they’re the underdogs, but I also want to see Jennifer Hudson sing the national anthem.

The main event will be the halftime show with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. I wonder how many songs they can squeeze into their 12 minute performance time? “Born to Run” and “Born in the U.S.A.” are a gimme, don’t you think?

BTW…you can follow the Super Bowl on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SuperBowl

Twitter also has a Super Bowl Ad Rating Party at http://twitter.com/superbowlad

www.nfl.com/superbowl/43

www.superbowl-ads.com

Get Back with The Beatles to Let It Be

Mike — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:04:14 +0000

I’m getting back with The Beatles to Let It Be…so Don’t Let Me Down. The Two of Us could Dig A Pony down the Long and Winding Road For You Blue. I’ve Got A Feeling we could Dig It Across The Universe.

Let It Be...interactive

It’s been 40 years since The Beatles released Let It Be. Apple Corps should release an interactive DVD to let fans remix the film and Get Back…Let It Be interactive!

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