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Have you heard about one of my other podcasts, A Gardener's Notebook? Would you like to share it with others?Labels: california, garden, gardener, gardening, grow, hobby, LA, los angeles, losangeles, outdoors, podcast, podcasting
Ranger guided hike
Labels: california, event, events, hike, hiking, los angeles, losangeles, parks, ranger
As I mentioned in my last Gardener's Notebook podcast, ther roses in the neighborhood are putting on quite a show this year. Here are a couple of cameraphone shots as I took my walk around the neighborhood today.
Labels: garden, gardening, photo, photoaday, rose, roses, walk
Western Family Fun Day
Labels: california, children, eaglerock, event, events, kids, losangeles, music, outdoors
A long time ago, when I told my friends about some neat event I attended, they always replied "Why didn't you tell us about that?" So, I created WelchEvents -- a mailing list that highlights free and inexpensive events from around Los Angeles. I check the event calendars of museums, organizations, parks and cities to find events that interest me. I might not get to every event, but everything I post is something I migth like to attend.
(I am cross-posting this episode of TechnologyIQ here as a sample of what's going on over there. This episode of Live from the Library talks about blogging and more. -- Douglas)
All Things Blogging and More
Amy Stewart, author of Flower Confidential, will be in Los Angeles for 2 events next week.
"Where does this part go?", asks Jason. (SMILE)
The Santa Fe Art Colony Open Studio
I was doing some thinking during my son's ball game tonight and my mind turned back to 2 recent experiences. Both times, I was sitting around with friends who are not really tech geeks like myself. That said, the conversation eventually turned to blogging and podcasting, which they each do in a small way.
Labels: blog, blogging, california, creativity, education, how-to, howto, learning, losangeles, meeting, meetup, podcast, podcasting, promotion, record, recording, technology, tips, tutorial, video
Cool! I'm in. I even have an event I am going to cover that day, so it should all mesh nicely! -- Douglas
Felt a short shock here in Van Nuys from this 3.1 quake just north of us in San Fernando. First quake I have felt in a long time.
Mark Cuban is addressing traditional networks in his blog post, but his words apply just as strongly to podcasters, especially as more and more of us start to use advertising as a way to monetize our podcasts. The ads you place in your podcast define your podcast, your message and your ethics as much as the content of your show. If you consistently place ads that might look like a rip-off to your viewers, your entire show will suffer. Listener see your show as a whole. They want as much integrity from your advertisers as they get from you and your opinions. Don't let them down or you will surely lose them.Ripoff Commercials = Stupid TV Stations and Networks (Mark Cuban/Blog Maverick)
Ripoff Commercials = Stupid TV Stations and Networks — Its hard to turn on the TV today and not see commercials for some of the biggest ripoff schemes in existence. From Get Rich Quick schemes around the internet, around trading stocks, around real estate and anything else scam artists can think of …
Source: Blog Maverick
Author: Mark Cuban
Link: http://www.blogmaverick.com/2007/04/22/ripoff…Techmeme permalink
(Via Techmeme.)
Demonstrating the amazing state of the Internet right now here is a screenshot from my Mac showing 2 live video stream and the Talkshoe chat. What you can't see is the simultaneous audio talkshow I was listening to.
This calender is now available at any time by clicking the link above - Douglas' Events, Appearances and Seminar Calendar. You can also subscribe to the calendar as RSS, using iCal, Google Calender and other programs.
On Saturday, I attended the Brewery Artwalk near downtown LA. I make a point of going whenever I can, as being exposed to all the different types of art can really gives your thinking a boost.The Whole 9
JJM Handcrafted - Joanna J. Stein
Doglight Studios - Ronald Dunlap
Bruce Gray
Scott Miller
Iva Hladis
Olga Eysymentt - Botanical Illustration
Victoria J. Sebanz
Found Fables - Darrah Danielle
Hip Cooks - Monika Reti - Cooking Classes
Gallery 618E
Hix Art Studio
FireBagz
Kevin Flint
Abram Santa Cruz
Suzanne Pratt
Lea
Ryan Patterson Photography
Lizvett Corral
axelhoney - Melissa A Contreras
MLA Gallery - Mark Schneider - Art Dealer
RETIMADE Jewelry - Andi Reti
James Hill Sculpture
Billy Hix - Paintings
Linda Lundell
andlab - sunook park
Amy Lynn
Collaborative Press
Topanga Canyon Gallery
Shawn Holland
Winifred Johnson Brewer
Alex in Welderland
Gloria Longval
Claudia Endler
Art Your World - Ted Meyer
Adam Kurtzman
John Zarcone
Dave Lefner
Joyce Dallal
Puss in Bootz - Jillian Suzanne
O Studioworks
Christine Moria
Telemachus Studios
Antrese Wood
As I mentioned in this announcement a few days ago, the Million Trees and Trees for a Green LA program was giving away free trees today in Sherman Oaks. I swung by to check it out on the way to the Brewery Art walk and snapped these 2 pictures.
While walking around the Brewery Artwalk today (full post and video coming soon) I found these lovely vines and figured I would share.
Playing around with uStream.tv today, broadcasting a shot of my birdfeeders in the garden.
Way to cool! I have seen other, simpler versions of this, but the imaginative designs of the armatures are far beyond the others. I've GOT to make one of these now. Sounds like a project for Joe and I.
HOW TO - Make a homopolar motor
Here's how to make a homopolar motor extremely simple and TONS of fun - Link.
(Via MAKE: Blog.)
Model airplane workshopLabels: aviation, california, DIY, encino, events, hobby, how-to, howto, losangeles, make, model
The gang over at LAist clued us in to this event. If you have a need for a tree in your landscaping, be sure to stop by.
Labels: california, events, garden, gardening, grow, hobby, losangeles, outdoors
I received the May edition of Dwell Magazine today and it reminded me that I need to re-up my subscription. Dwell might seem an odd choice for a tech geek like me, but I am also interested in architecture and design, so it speaks to me on a number of levels. Unlike some magazines, Dwell also has a number of articles on their web site.
Oh, oh...I'm sensing a trend here.
LA Valley College Planetarium Show Dates for Winter/Spring 2007
Date: April 24th, 8pm dinner, come early for pitchers of beer
Have you ever wanted to become a broadcaster, sending your show out to tens or hundreds of people?
Labels: free, high-tech, how-to, howto, podcast, podcasting, technology, video
First of all, a word of warning...the post linked below contains some adult language.
Bar-B-Screwed: Autry Hosts World's Worst BBQ Festival
Either the folks at the Autry are the world's stupidest event planners, or they are the world's most deceptive ones. BBQ'n at the Autry is the first and only barbecue festival I've ever been to, where attendees weren't allowed to sample barbecue from the vendors in the competition.
(Continues)
(Via LAist.)
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and it is one of the most exclusive conferences in the world. That said, you can now see hundreds of the talks from TED from the comfort of your own computer.Giving Away Information, but Increasing Revenue (Bob Tedeschi/New York Times)
Giving Away Information, but Increasing Revenue — THOSE who don't have $6,000 or enough prominent connections to get into a TED conference can take heart. The price of admission just went to zero, provided you can settle for a more remote experience. — The TED organization …
Source: New York Times
Author: Bob Tedeschi
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/technology/16ecom…
(Via Techmeme.)
Labels: astronomy, computers, cool, creativity, education, ethics, events, high-tech, learning, performance, podcast, podcasting, presentations, software, space, technology, theater, tutorial
Today must be the day to update all online book lists.
Labels: book, creativity, education, learning, performance, read, reading, screenwriting, television, toread, writing
(Cross-posted from Career Opportunities. I thought this great list would be of general interest, as well -- Douglas)
Out in the garden today and the roses are popping all over the place.
On his blog, The Dip, author Seth Godin is collecting some interesting career stories from folks who decided to leave behind what they thought was a great job for something more important. This is the first he has posted and well worth reading and thinking about.
Not settling
TZ wrote to me today. Here's his story about quitting and then becoming the best in the world:
I rose up the ranks in [name of bank] Bank Financial Group to become a Program Manager in Operations...specifically Change Management.
According to how my parents used to define success: I was a superstar. A 29 year old with a senior level position at a huge company with a safe salary, crazy benefits and a religious adherence to a 9-5 order.
(Continues)
(Via The Dip by Seth Godin.)
Labels: business, career, careers, job, jobs, work, workplace
Labels: art, california, creativity, event, events, free, LA, los angeles, losangeles
Get the family, friends and neighbors together for Pierce College’s famous Farmwalk, coming Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk back to a simpler time on the green pastures and country roads of the farm, open to the public only one day a year.
Taking my morning walk, I happened up these at a neighbor' s house. I have taken pictures of them in previous years. They always seem so exuberant and catch the eye as you walk past.
This micro-still-life caught my attention while at the ball diamond today for my son's Little League game.
Although I have been podcasting for over 2 1/2 years, I have depended on a hand-me-down 2G iPod donated by a friend. It has worked admirably, and continues to do so, but I have wanted a bit more storage and the ability to load video, since I am doing occasional video podcasts myself.
I found these poppies on my morning walk around the neighborhood. Everything seems to be blooming right now -- poppies, cosmos, roses galore, orange trees and more.
“Q”ing at the Autry
Labels: california, event, events, LA, los angeles, losangeles, outdoors, parks
This series of Saturday morning performances is designed for families with children ages 3 through 6. Imaginative artists in music, theatre, and dance engage children in lively shows that encourage creative thinking. An interactive arts workshop will follow each performance. Enjoy this high-energy, interactive, poetry jam that introduces children to the antics and agility of words. From popular jump rope jingles, to the shenanigans of Shel Silverstein and the whimsy of A. A. Milne, parents and children will experience poetry like never before.
Labels: california, cheap, children, creativity, education, events, free, kids, losangeles
The Water Lily Cross: An English Garden Mystery
My profile of Goodnight Burbank producer, actor and writer Hayden Black, appears in this month's edition of Podcast User Magazine."Born in Manchester, England, Hayden Black moved with his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the early 80s. Little did he know at the time, in days long before podcasting existed, that this would lead to a very popular video podcast that has boosted his entertainment career to new levels.
As he sat at Art’s Deli in Studio City, California, enjoying bagels and lox, Hayden beamed as he recounted his latest publicity success, a ‘Best of the Web’ mention in the print edition of TV Guide. Hayden’s light and proper English accent lends a sense of elegance to his speech, despite his California casual attire." (Continues)
Labels: california, LA, los angeles, losangeles, performance, podcast, podcasting, video
I am presenting on Podcasting at SongsAlive LA. Here are some of the flyers on display here at Coffee Junction in Tarzana, California.
"Podcasting: Your Own Private/Public Radio Station"Labels: california, los angeles, losangeles, music, podcast, podcasting
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