Fast and furious morning: interactive SXSW on video blogs

I am thankful for technology somedays when especially when it makes my precious Saturday morning efficient. I went to the car dealer for a tune-up, called early, got there early out in under 35 minutes. Now, this was then topped off by going to the NJ DMV and getting a license renewal in under 15 minutes! The ex-governor Mcgreevy fixed a couple things for sure before he left. Now, how does this innovative progress and streamlined processes happen? Obviously, you have to have all your proper docs and data back-up prepared, so you can give it to them when they validate your persona. They enter info into a tablet move you along to the next station. These type of innovations come from somewhere. Thankfully, supergeeks like all the folks who showed up at the SXSW interactive festival going on in Austin are moving things along in real-time too. They even have freakin' audio podcasts and video clips up already with Craig Newmark of craiglist fame! SXSW is not just about rock n'roll anymore. Luke's blog has been posting as he digests the festivities. His summary of the interactive panel is short and sweet; and in a matter of 7 minutes I got the take-away. So no need to attend. Other than of course to check out some rocknroll. Although, I would argue that "Three minutes is the perfect length for media content online", as most user these days are willing to wait for quality content especially if the take-away is excellent and I think that 50% of US homes have high-bandwidth now. I would though agree that the first large Agency that brings the big players advertising and marketing dollars to the field and glues great editorial and video podcast technology is going to be king.

So folks, I can safely say that yesterday's video podcast launch of IBMer Andy Stanford-Clark "A Master Inventor at work" is bringing in a new era of corporate embrace where innovation, quality editorial and business processes are actualized. --It's on.

WFMU.ORG pledge your love to the radio

I can't believe you haven't whipped out your wallet? You must love repeator radio stations. It is time for all independent folks to put your money where your pieholes are. Get off the soap box and reach deep to save facism & capitalism from itslef by supporting wfmu's marathon pledge drive. Yo La Tengo is playing for free on Tuesday nite with their reliable audio stream and taking requests for cover songs for your hard earned mula. Do it now.

Roller Derby metal chicks

Call me a pig but this is just perfect. World renowned label Relapse records who has put out records by Neurosis, Today is the Day and [insert weird band name here] with Dave Witte on drums is sponsoring The Heavy Metal Hookers roller derby team as reported by CMJ. Visit their myspace page. How could you not support their team with names like Foxy Cotin(#37), Holly Caust(#71)and Mandawar(#333) among some of skating stars in Philly Roller Girls roller derby league. Snuka fans forget pro-wrestling and get into the flat track all girl action.

Two pulled calf muscles and all my teeth

Today I met, Torcher and Curly, up in part of the Bridgewater Mt Bike trails of NJ; despite having pulled both my calf muscles toward the begining. I kept going, downed some goo and slugged a bunch of water. I was amped and determined. I think most of the pull is due to the fact I probably don't drink enough h2o in the first place. The 9 am ride started at 30 degrees and the trail conditions were just right for riding the terrain. Rock, leaves and roots. Although, I couldn't push it as hard as my mind wanted too. I did manage to stay the course and keep up with rest of the bikers for the whole ride. TRT 2:45. Last time I stuck on for 1:30, and the time before that about an hour when i was almost passing out after taking a piss. Mind you there are 2-5 minute breaks between each run and the runs are either furiously paced up whindy tracks or fast pace downhill runs. The challagening part of being last, and with in shape riders, is I usually have the least rest but the guys are curtious and responsible die-hards who are in the best condition, and will not hesitate to go back looking for you if you are taking too long to catch-up. These riders have great tales to tell. From pits in the ground they look at and say "yeah, that sink-hole cracked my rib a couple weeks ago so I am taking it easy". I think leg shin gaurds are due for me once i invest in clipless system for my feet because I've certainly been falling a little and I know once I get ballsier again, i'll be glad to still have knee-caps that work and don't crink when I walk.

In other exciting news, I'm still slugging it out in the big agency life and I've posted show number for the DJ spork presents podcast. So download the follow-up cast Jersey's Best Dancers II which is more rockin'. Funny, just checked some more comments and one of the bands, i played and knew very well were wondering who the mysterious dj was, t.cynlinder figured it out. So that is like three comments. whoop-whoop.

Where is the comedy for my tv diet?

Goodbye Arrested Development. You folks really set the bar for comedy that takes risks again. The irony that every freakin' new show takes the formula, is astounding and the execs made a huge mistake and should be sacked. The Office and My Name is Earl probably would not have been possible, but then again documentary style and reality-tv are now in vogue. There hasn't been anything funny to look forward to on Thursdays in a long time. I've given up on SNL and wish that maybe some of the writers from AD went over there. There are a couple new pilots that look promising that have looseness of said shows, but this comedy poll clearly shows, the people dug AD. Telechimp has not weighed in on this subject and I wonder where he is at? On the other hand there are my serious shows like 24 and Lost, to satisfy the dark side edge of the mind, and those are also bringing back regular tv viewers from hbo but then again the world of television is changing; slice, diced, siloed and segmented into preferential chunks for small minds.

How to make your life easier: remove clutter

An age old technological question, that these gals & guys over at IBM try to answer through Autonomic Computing, with the real life concept of a self healing computer and IT systems. The Washingtonian surely has a list of stuff to do. The over arching solution is to get rid of clutter, time-suck tasks and consolidate mundane tasks. Hmm, like finding the right CD for the right case perhaps? Solution? Get a big CD book and trash all the jewel cases. Result? You still have to find the right slot, so that pile of solo discs does not get too high. So depending on what works for you or maybe the answer is to give stupid crap new meaning. Like managing iTunes,another time suck which has made things easier for me to make mixes for the car or even random Shuffles and downloading files, etc but the reward is this new enjoyment and instant gratification. Or you could let other DJs do the work for you, like yours truly, as it all comes back to me, DJ Spork presents: Show #5 Jersey's Best Dancers so just either download the music file or enjoy via RSS the short playlist. It's a bitch to do because I am not totally set-up on a computer, the show is record live to cassette! And then mixed down back to CD. Remember this is analog living and the human transfer element is in process here I might be too lazy to learn new mixing software, although I am sure it's easy, just need ellusive time. I'll get there, honestly it's question of; if my current machine can take it and maybe a bulkier slush fund, but that is another blog for another day. Enjoy.

Hellow nurse Ratchet

I Investigated with the 10AM mtbiking club a part of the bridgewater ride, i had never been too, which they've nicknamed nurse ratchet because if you don't plow through it full speed, along side the crick, sharp rocks and mud, you will go down, or slowed, and then eventually just off the bike. She got my mojo but looking forward to riding again and extending my ride.

DJ Spork Presents: Show #4 Missed jems from 2005

Recorded in glorious analog and then digitized for your podlovin' pleasure. Please enjoy the latest and first DJ Spork presents podcast of 2006. [RSS] The DJ Spork persona digs around the archives and top 50 lists of 2005 and spins some rock music. -Self promotion is so damn-easy.

Happy blingin' 2006

Well another year of doing bad things worse and good things better or reverse that I think better in all but still discovering all this new intellectual ground and capacity. It happens when the universe expands and you spend some time at high-altitudes. In my new autonomic theory of life-being where all things tend to work themselves out with a little bending and spinning; there is still the human element that drives the beaters and drummers, there is still alcohol to slow things down to a livable pace, but not much I can do slow time back to a crawl, the weekends feel like a couple hours and the sleep I gather during weeks, inbetween Agency life, is moving incredibly fast. One moment I am dreaming and next I am flinging information around with my team of creatives and clients. I do think I need some new belt buckle blink but we'll see how things pan out. So I can put my catch phrase of the minute up, it's tiring enough trying get people to read my communications by osmosis, pigeon, email, fire, schedules, IMs,etc etc.

Happy Birthday jesus, gentiles and an end to the MTA strike

Well, even though i was happy to see all the folks walking, skating, and biking to their job in in nyc, i am greatful to have the sidewalks back to myself, some sort of Christmas miracle? Some of the fat folk though could probably keep walking but allas. I am sure if the fine in the 80's was a million dollars, the fine in the 21st centurt will plague the tolls to the tune of 1 Billion dollars, a dr. evol moment for us all. But allas nothing better than some Christmas humor to get us through it all. I ran into Jesus at this year's Agency Halloween party, and he said he was working on a Holiday greeting card; Funnier than Saturday Night Live and larger than a breadbasket.

when eating was fun

Being a little kid with so many neato toys and flashing lights and buttons has got to be real fantasy world, more so than I can possibly remember, add the fact that all this technology is super cheap with no real expense for developing "film" lets say, eventhough I actaully still prefer it (of course) because it does hide and blend things. HD is too real. Too close. Too much detail. The newscasters are fugly. I don't want to look that close. This is going to make people even fussier than they are now. Their little brains have got to be different.

slushy 32 degree mt bike ride

After a nite of staying up late with the fellas to rock, i was able to get myself out of bed with the assistance of lucy lu the black lab's need to take a crap. I hit chimney rock at 10AM. Did solo ride don't think my lungs are up to task yet but with a little more training I will be able to keep up with faster riders. Did a solid 1hr.

Lung fish Mt biker adventure: chimney rock NJ

Well, if you are interested in running with a great bunch of mountain bikers in NJ, a couple groups meet up religiously on Saturday mornings at 10AM @ chimney Rock in the parking off of Neumans Springs lane in Bridgewater. I finally was able to meet up with my friend Ryan P. and half way on the ride I almost passed out. Nine of us in total, if I were in better shape I probably could have hacked their whole ride, the weather was just cold enough that I couldn't get enough air in my lungs, meaning I am freakin out of shape compared to the whale lungs on these guys. I almost passed out and felt a little dizzy. They would stop at the top of every short run, but after being the last guy on about the 5th launch. I had to cut out and finish up loop on my own pace. Which honestly was down hill and included the all the jumps and windiness I enjoy on a small hilly terrain.

I am not a novice rider by any means so my rock, log chops are pretty good since I've been Mt bike riding for 16 years and biking since I can remember. These guys just do it once a week compared to the quartely rides I have been able to fit in and half this ride is windy and uphill. Some of them are so hardcore they do single speed. Freakin nuts. You know you're in trouble when they are dressed up like storm troopers with shin guards and some of them seem to have capped teeth. Anyway, if you're looking to get in shape or test your skills this ride is highly recommended. I am going to try and do it again in a couple weeks. Chimney Rock

DJ Spork presents: Honorable mention show for 2005

Yes, sports fans of rock music. The alter ego known as DJ Spork, not to be confused by MCTRUCKS, has posted the third installement of the ongoing series of DJ Spork Presents indie music lovers podcasts, this one focuses on music left off the top 10 list. The medium is getting more and more popular and probably soon will be overshadowed by Vidcasts but time will tell. A lot more production to consider doing that. time to go hit the mt bk trails. Enjoy!
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