TWIT 168 - TWIT, the new Diggnation

by sbuchan ~ November 9th, 2008

Leo and friends this week include Martian Sargent and Sarah Lane, formally of Revision 3 along with Johnny D., Bwana McCall and Steve Bass.  Only Leo, Bwana and John D. had not been laid off in the last few weeks.  Given the edge that folks entered with, Leo was Genius as usual and greeted his guests with wine, and fine English ale.

Leo with Fez and Friends

Leo with Fez and Friends

One of the best shows in a long time.  Is TWIT the new Diggnation?  or is TWIT the Diggnation for the over 30 demographic?

Way to go Joe!

by sbuchan ~ August 17th, 2008
Joe in the Blue Pitches Licensed 2010 SWAG

Joe in the Blue Pitches Licensed 2010 SWAG

Congrats go out to my buddy Joe and his partner at Cojo Designs out of Vancouver for making it to he big time on The Shopping Channel this weekend.

Joe pimped his passport holders, tote bags, school bags, luggage tags and their whole host of way cool Vancouver 2010 licensed items.

Joe in 2010 demo mode

For more on Joe and Cajo designs .. check their page out on the Shopping Channel, or email Joe and Carl.

Their items are available at fine retailers across Canada - look for the Cajo designs named on the Official Licensed 2010 Merchandise Tag.

This post is a new item, reporting on Joe’s appearance.

Facebook Connect, Control of the Social Media Contact List

by sbuchan ~ August 5th, 2008

Very interesting talking points on protecting iPhone apps from being copied/cloned by other providers.


Given that the problem of Discovery and Distribution of applications (with the iPhone) is resolved - how do companies attain mindshare, and brand-awareness on this distribution platform?

Source: Techcrunch, via Google Pal

iPhone vs. Andriod - Techcrunch Battle Fourm

by sbuchan ~ August 5th, 2008

This is a snip of a Techcrunch discussion on Mobile Web, iPhone and Andriod  — Hilarious Quotes.

“Raise your hand if you care about Andriod!” — (off camera .. “nobody does”)

“I need Android like I need a hole in the head.” — Pandora CTO Tony Conrad

“As soon as it launches, you are going to be kissing Google’s ass and you are going to be launching on their platform.” - Michael Arrington

Source: Techcrunch, via Apple Pal

Bear Warning

by sbuchan ~ July 25th, 2008

Bear Warning - thanks Joe

Special thanks for Joe F. for submitting this!

do you want to post my picture with it?? - Joe F.Joe F. at the beach on the Sunshine Coast, BC.

Sure .. Folks .. this is Joe F.  —>

Forest Fire Art

by sbuchan ~ July 24th, 2008

Fire Art, originally uploaded by sbuchanyvr.

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Someone just emailed me and asked for the rights to print and sell this image as art. Of course — I said yes.

Just looked at the image again on the large screen .. and it does look great. — Something pretty came come out of such stupidity.

Video of Water bombers on Pender Hill

by sbuchan ~ July 24th, 2008


Water bombers on Pender Hill, originally uploaded by jduy.

My Neighbor Judy posted this short little video of the Forest Fire burning on the hill right behind us.

This puts some perspective on how close this was!.

Fire is almost out, certainly under control and the teams are in the mop up stage.

Vacationing Kids Almost Burn Down Our Place!

by sbuchan ~ July 23rd, 2008

Picture, originally uploaded by sbuchanyvr.

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Four little monsters getting a good talking to by parents, police and Deputy Fire Commander

IMG_2000.JPGIt’s 2pm in the afternoon .. and it sounds like some olde war movie.

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There are like five helos flying overhead. Step outside .. and folks are running around like mad. The hillside behind our place is on fire, water bombers have been called in. Prepare to leave.

This does not work for me — six weeks into new job and real busy.  Have 1:1 with new boss in like 45 mins.  But you know — it does not look too good at the outset.

.. 4pm .. kids admit to accidentally starting the forest fire with fireworks. Kids are charged with Criminal Arson, and Mischief.

.. as we head off to bed, the fire is still burning — we await either sunrise or a knock on the door.

Kids!

All photos in this post are Copyright (c) 2008, Steve Buchan, All Rights Reserved

Drive a car on Google Maps!

by sbuchan ~ April 12th, 2008

Google Maps Google DriveHeading overseas on your next vacation? Wanna practice driving your Hertz Rental Car on the ‘right side’ of the road? The cool mash-up with Google Maps let’s you do just that! Test drive Googledrive now.

The author has big plans - look out Need for Speed and Gran Turismo game developers .. the future is RIA driving.

Veronica Belmont moves on (again)

by sbuchan ~ April 2nd, 2008

Veronica Belmond playing rockbandApril 27th, 2007 - Belmont Leaves BOL heads to Mahalo‘. It’s been less that a year since I blogged about Buzz Out Loud’s Loss (CNET), and Mahalo’s gain. Now big Jason must be driving up and down 101 in a loaner Tesla looking for someone more awesome than Veronica as she heads out the door.

Word has it she may be heading to Rev3 .. but I am hoping we will see her on Network Television. She is now accustom to the daily grind of production and ready for the big leagues.

Wherever you land Veronica — your fans will no doubt be there to cheer you on as you work you next riff.

Updated 8 April - Veronica is heading to Revision as the new host of TekZilla, sourced from her blog.

Photo Credit: Veronica’s Blogsite.