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3.07.2009

Hookshow #58 -Considering and Transitioning to a Smartphone

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Running time: 17:14 mins

Topic 1: Considering Smartphones
I red a few reviews on each phone: Cnet review of G1 , Cnet review of BB 8320 , etc...

Looking for: good web experience, good MP3 player experience, Smart phone organizer. Free App and Game expandability, better camera experience, Qwerty keyboard for easier messaging

Pros and Cons

1) HTC G1
- First generation device
+ touch screen and qwerty keyboard
- always connected to data, hard to use if data stops
- non standard plug for headsets

+ Android developers creating new functionality, all free. (except a few paid apps.)
+Android community and forums
+ multi tasking OS
+ wifi connectivity-difficult to use one handed
- $179.99 out of pocket for device


2)Blackberry 8320

+ multi generation device
+ qwerty keyboard
+ standard headphone jack
+ mini usb data and charger connection
+ doesn't need data connection for good experience
- no touch screen, need to figure out trackball (learning curve)
+ multi tasking OS
+ a lot of apps and games , most paid but free ones can be found.
+ wifi connectivity
+ can be used one handed
+ Blackberry community and forums
+ wirefly.com deal, device free plus 150 per device in rebates


Topic 2: Transitioning to a new carrier

Topic 3: a Syncing Contacts/ Calendar

Capture It - screen capture app


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The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral

1.07.2009

HOOKSHOW# 57 -Christmas Gadget Review 2008

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Feedback and Catchup
  • Ascii Adam feedback via txt.
  • Busy with life, personal stuff, and lack of inspiration for producing a podcast
  • Gadget update: motion sensing light in the kitchen

Given by my sister in law and ascii Adam to our family.  She wasn't using it to the full capabilities, thought that I could

Possible Hack or making the most of other devices:
  • Take a picture on the camera
  • Optimize picture on the computer. 
  • Upload picture to phone card in the My pictures folder
  • Txt the picture to Flickr and Facebook via email
  • Personal Flickr upload email address can be found on the upload page. 
Tip: Experiment with the ideal file size that can be texted by your phone.


Given to me by my wife, to be used at my new cube at work

Ideas:
1.Optimizing Pictures for the frame
The optimized picture format is 16x9 in horizontal without any black bars

  • Create a templates within an image editing software like Photoshop or GIMP (I used GIMP)
  • Create a New Image with the parameters
  •  16x9 for Horizontal and 8x9 for Vertical (50 dpi)
  • Save as Template 
  • Create a New Image using one of your frame templates
  • Open a picture using Open as Layer. 
  • Resize and tweek the image to within the new image parameters
  • Save As.. jpg file onto a compatible memory card


2. Leave an "If found" default message
Within the frame's minimal internal memory 
  • create/design a few pictures (slides) with the words 
  • "If Found please return to: (your name)" "Please email or call (leave # or email)"
  • At least one current picture of your self. 
  •  Transfer these images to the default directory within the frame
  • When the frame is turned on without a card your message will be displayed. 

3.Possible Hack: 
  • For cameras that use a non-compatible memory card and mounts as a Drive when connected to a computer
  • Connect the camera to frame via USB port
  • Copy the pictures to a compatible memory card using the file folders option

Given my Aunt Shelley to my daughter


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The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral

10.08.2008

HookShow #55 -Digital Charities and Digital Rights

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Running time 32:19 mins

Feedback from the Listeners

Topics: Digital Charities and Digital Rights

Charity Navigator
1.Wikimedia Foundation
2.Creative Commons
3.Electronic Frontier Foundation
4.Free Software Foundation
Software I use with the GNU LICENSE
Podcasts

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The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral



7.27.2008

Hookshow# 54: Discovering Digital Television

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Running time 39:33 mins

Comments

Topic 1:Defining Digtial Television
Recycling Old Televisions and Electronics
Get coupons
Channels I recieve
2-1 TPT 2-2 TPT HD
4-1
Wcco
5-1
KSTP-HD 5-2 KSTP-DT2
9-1
Kmsp HD 9-2 Kmsp SD
11-1
KARE HD
11-2 KARE Wx 11-3 KARESD Future channel
17-1
TPT 17D 17-2 TPT MN 17-3 TPT Kids 17-4 TPT Create
23-1
WUCW-HD 23-2 WUCW-SD
29-1
WFTC-HD 29-2 WFTC-SD
41-1
ION 41-2 qubo 41-3 IONLife 41-4 Worship
45-1
KSTCDT1


Topic 2:Digital Television Converter boxes review
Other Review sites

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The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral

6.13.2008

Hookshow #53 - Reflections from the new arrival

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Running time: 46:18

Topic 1: Links for parents of infants

Topic 2: Reflections and Advice from a new Mom

  • Including: Maternity leave, Pregnancy, Birthing, Feedings, Poop, Physical Changes, Sleeping, Moods, Big sister transition, Jealousy, Dad's role, Mom's Group, Team Effort, Postnatal Exercise, Family & Friend Support, Crying List, Multipurpose furniture, and more.

LOWTECH LYNN
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Big sister's comments

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The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral





4.13.2008

Hookshow 52 - Preparing for a new arrival

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Running time 14:48

Comments:
Wii comments on Blog and Facebook
No more comment line (time expired)

Topic 1: Preparing at home
My wife is full term. A time where we need to be ready at a moments notice.
  • Preparing her room
  • Introducing sibling to the idea of a new family member

Topic 2: Preparing for the hospital
General Last minute tips on preparing for baby

Moms checklists -

(Dad's) My checklist

New babies checklist

My daughters checklist


Topic 3: Misc preparation/Resources

Parents Intimacy - Podcast on Pregnancy Sex
FREE/Recycled stuff for infants and children

Recommended reading:

Parents-to-be


Siblings-to-be: (find child age appropriate)-


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The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral





2.10.2008

Hookshow #51 - Regza and Wii Review

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Running time 31:16

Message Line 206-350-2818

Personal notes

Blog comment from Ascii Adam

  • New Levelator version
A Live recording with Ascii Adam
Topic 1: Review of Toshiba Regza 32in TV

Description and features:

  • Brilliant Blacks, Multiple input sources, Sound and Picture modes
Topic 2: Nintento Wii

Description and Basic features

Accessories

Home Screen Tour

  • Current Game
  • Mii Channel
  • Photo Channel
  • Wii Shop Channel ( Wiiware, Virtual console)
  • Check Mii out
  • Everyone votes channel
  • Forecast Channel
  • "Classic" Games
  • Internet channel (Opera)

Additional Links /Comments not covered in Podcast recording

Games considering buying:

Wii Games

Virtual Console Games (100 wii points = $1

What could make the Wii Better?

There are a few things that would be nice to have on the wii.

More applications like the existing weather & news feed. Such as standalone YouTube (similar to appletv), standalone Flickr (similar to appletv) w/ ability to upload pictures to flickr, streaming stock charts, instant messanging (works with AIM, Gmail, Yahoo, & MSN), a Skype application and a app that plays podcasts & internet radio.


Ability to plug in an MP3 player and have the music play in the background.

Programmable alerts in the background (when a keyword is found in the news feed, when you get an email, when a new podcast or flickr picture is uploaded)

Ability to have videos play within the newsfeeds.

-just a few


Hack a Wii

ASCII ADAM
HOOKSHOW+ADAM@GMAIL.COM

Game Review

  • Wii sports, Ghost Squad

Final Reactions


DIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral

    1.09.2008

    HookShow# 50- Christmas Gadget reviews

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    Running Time 10:41
    Message Line 206-350-2818

    2 year Anniversary of the podcast
    Job Update-A thanks to my friends on Twitter and Facebook

    Topic 1: Review of Plantronics Audio 650 USB Headset:
    • Discription and Features
    • Interesting Discovery: Any microphone that has a 3.5mm plug can be used in the USB adapter

    Topic 2: Review of Dynex 7in portable DVD player:

    • Discription & Features
    • Interesting Discovery: Picture files(.jpg) and movie file (.mpg) formats on the discs can be viewed.

    Topic 3: Review How to Hack the Razr


    • All the Software, and Driver downloads you need
    • Good Video tutorials for novices,
    • Guides, Forums and misc tips
    • Helpful Tip: Backup filesystems before editing, in case you screw up.


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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral


    12.18.2007

    HookShow#49- DIY Christmas

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    Running Time 26:48
    Call in 206-350-2818

    Blog site comments from Ascii Adam
    Job Update
    Pregnancy update
    • Voice comment from Uncle Jerry
    Facebook wall comments:
    Jamie Eschbach, Cousin Nicole

    FACEBOOK QUESTION
    Are you going to do more online shopping than brick & mortor stores? What is your favorite site for online deal shopping?
    With responses from: Ascii Adam, Uncle Jerry, AJ J, Jamie Eschbach, Máia Whitaker

    Topic1: DIY Decorating

    Topic2: DIY Gifts
    • Bake cookies for exchange
    • Calendars and cards from your photos
    • Make your own special wrapping paper
    Pop up card ideas

    DIGITAL DAN
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    The music featured in this podcast:
    Intro: Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral
    Music: Christmas Wish by gidgets ga ga, Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas by Candy Butchers




    11.22.2007

    Hookshow#48- Holiday bargains and giving back

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    Running Time 22:56
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    TXT messages
    Pregnancy Update

    Topic 1: Saving money
    Inspired by Ascii Atom's post about saving money
    Alot of these sites claim the same savings, do your own comparisons to get the best bang for your buck and minimized stress this holiday season.

    Topic 2: Giving Back
    Inspired by Jumping monkeys podcast "Spend, Save, Give"
    • Podcast Donation




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    The music featured in this podcast:
    Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral,
    A podcast Christmas theme by Tom Shad, A Pirate Christmas by Tom Smith






    11.03.2007

    HOOKSHOW #47- SMS and the web

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    Running Time 21:30

    call in line 206-350-2818
    message Ascii Adam

    Topic 1: SMS and the web

    Google Search: TXT 466453 (GOOGLE)
    Commands examples:
    • General information 'help'
    • Local: 'blockbuster sf'
    • Weather: 'w nyc'
    • Movies: 'm 94114'
    • Flights: 'ua 14'
    • Sports: 'ny jets'
    • Stocks: 'goog'
    • Define: 'd clew'
    • Froogle: 'f ipod'
    • Calculator: '127*56'
    • Personalized SMS queries: 'set location'+city & state,or zip

    Google Calendar: TXT 48368 (GVENT)
    (need to link with your profile)
    Commands examples:
    • Next event: 'next'
    • Today's events: 'day'
    • Tomorrow's events: 'nday'
    • or text a new event to add it via quick add.
    • To Cancel: 'stop'

    4info: TXT 44636 (4INFO)
    Commands examples:
    • General information: 'help'
    • SPORTS: 'cubs' 'mlb' PLAYER STATS 'lebron james' 'partiots qb'
    • WEATHER: w+ zip,city,area code, airpot code 'w 33124''w boston''w 651''w sfo' BY DAY 'w'+ day(tomorrow,friday) +zip,city,areacode,airport 'w tomorrow 651'
    • 411: 'pizza 10016' 'best buy miami fl'
    • STOCKS: 'ibm' FUND 'qqqq' INDEX 'dji'
    • YELLOW PAGES and Driving directions: business type +zip,city 'pizza 94110' business name+city,zip,area code,airport code 'locksmith 651'
    • All search categories:'MENU'
    • Other search categories:
    • flight status,movies,wifi hotspots,news,horoscopes,drinks,jokes,pickup lines,price compare, package tracking,tv guide, hotel reservations, city search, celebrity gossip
    • To get detailed help, text HELP and category: 'HELP SPORTS'
    • To Cancel: 'stop'

    Facebook:TXT 32665 (FBOOK)
    (need to link with your profile)
    Commands examples:
    • Update status:'@ out at john's party'
    • Get profile info:'john smith'
    • Get cell:'cell john smith'
    • Message:'msg john smith whats up?'
    • Poke:'poke john smith'
    • Fire:'fire john smith'
    • Wall post:'wall john smith happy bday'
    • Add a friend:'add john smith'
    • Write a note:'note this is a mobile note'

    Twitter: TXT 40404
    (need to link with your profile)
    Commands examples:
    • To your stream: type your message
    • Track a subject: 'track'+ subject
    • Turns off tracking for that subject: 'untrack'+ subject
    • Shows all of you current tracks: 'stats' or 'track' alone
    • Turns off all tracking: 'track off'
    • User information: 'whois username'

    Jaiku: TXT ?
    (need to link with your profile)
    Command examples:
    • General information: 'help'
    • To your stream: type your message
    • To a channel: #channel then your message '#jaikufans Hello everyone'
    • Activates updates: 'start'
    • Stops updates:' stop'

    Paypal: TXT 729725 (PAYPAL)
    (need to link with your profile)
    Command examples:
    • General information: 'help'
    • Send money: 'send'
    • Request money: 'request'
    • Buy things: 'buy'
    • Donate: 'give'
    • Cancel transaction: 'stop'

    More txting services:
    Txting widgets for websites

    FACEBOOK QUESTION
    What alternative uses for SMS do you use on your phone? (ie. Google, Paypal, Twitter)
    With responses from: Jason McLaughlin, AJ J, Dean Jensen, Joel Peter Anderson, Ascii Adam


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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral



    10.14.2007

    HookShow #46-U3 and Portable Apps

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    Running time 16:17

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    Updates
    myChingo comment

    TOPIC 1:U3 AND PORTABLE APPS
    Cruzer U3 2GB Flash Drive

    What is U3/ Portable App?

    _Where to find Portable apps?_

    _Recent Podcast/ Blog posts_


    FACEBOOK QUESTION

    "What is your Favorite portable app of your USB Flash Drive?"

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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral


    10.03.2007

    HookShow #45 -Discovering WAP/Mobile Sites

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    Running time 19:50

    New callin line 206-350-2818

    Autumn Brew Review

    TOPIC 1: WHAT IS WAP / MOBILE SITE?
    Wireless Application Protocol from Wikipedia, Wireless Markup Language from Wikipedia, XHTML Mobile Profile from Wikipedia, Open Mobile Alliance from Wikipedia

    WHAT WAP SITES HAVE I USED?
    _Search Engines_
    Google, Google Products, Ask, Wikipedia

    _Communities_
    Twitter, Facebook, Jaiku, Flickr, Netvibes, Podcast Pickle

    _RSS feedreaders_
    Feedm8, Bloglines, NewsGator

    _TV / Entertainment_
    TvGuide, Kare11, Nbc, YouTube

    _Local News, Weather_
    Local Wireless

    _Shopping_
    Paypal, Amazon, Ebay

    _Misc_
    All Recipes, Webtender, CitySearch, MapQuest, Fandango, Whitepages

    _Directories /Review sites_
    Cantori.org Mobile Websites, Review Centre- wap sites, SurfWap, CELLIFY, Wap Review, YesWap, Small Sites, Winksite, Mowser

    FACEBOOK QUESTION
    "Do you use the web on a Mobile device? What is your favorite Mobile optimized site? "
    Dean Jensen, Ascii Adam, Kreg Steppe, Joel Peter Anderson

    HOW TO CREATE A WAP /MOBILE SITE


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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral


    9.06.2007

    HookShow #44-HomeBrewing with my Brothers

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    Running Time: 29:26

    More Parenting in 2007 Facebook comments:

    Blog Comments from the last show: Ascii Adam

    Topic 1: Making a Homebrew beer
    Definition of Beer
    Live Recording from Matt showing us how to make a home brew on Sat Aug 25th
    Arriving at Northern Brewer Nukey Brown Ale Kits Contents Pompous Ass Beer Home brew Tasting
    BEER BREWING MATT, ASCII ADAM



    Facebook Question: What is your favorite BEER? Why?


    Useful homebrewing & beer resources:


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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral


    8.24.2007

    HookShow #43-Reviews Galore

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    Running Time 19:15

    PERSONAL NOTES

    UPDATES
    A Seminar with Josh McDowell - Why Belief Matters for Young people
    coming up on Sept 29.2007

    TOPIC 1:Review of my phone (LG VX 8300)
    • MP3 player
    • WAP wireless web on EVDO
    • 1.3 MP camera
    • VCast
    • Expandablity - 512 MICRO SD card
    VX8300 blog
    Modding it- Bit Pim, Qualcomm Pure Voice conversion
    ICE (In Case of Emergency) numbers

    TOPIC 2:Interesting finds at the local Farmers Market
    Ruhland's Strudels Haus
    • Handmade Frozen Strudels
    • both Sweet and Savory variations.
    • $15 to 20 a strudel (Feeds about 5 to 10 people)
    My family's reaction

    Boo Sauce
    • Spicy Marinate and Sauce
    • $5 a jar

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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral




    7.30.2007

    HookShow #42- How Has Parenting changed in the year 2007?

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    Running time 13:25

    Topic 1: Keys to raising kids Gods way from Family Camp
    1. Be Consistent
    2. Be a Parent First and a Friend second
    3. Build up you child/ spouse
    4. Allow them to go thru Tough times
    5. Make it exciting to be a Christian

    Topic 2: How has parenting changed in 2007?
    An open letter to Toddlers

    I asked the question to a few communities I am a part of, these are a few of the responses:

    Facebook:
    AJ from Bald Guy Show
    Ascii Adam

    PodcastMN:
    Garrick Van Buren
    Micheal Koppelman
    Dean Jensen form SoHo podcast & Handbell Podcast

    Blubrry:
    Ken from GameZoneRadio
    Dale from Tech talk for Families

    My Recommendations
    Podcasts: Jumping Monkeys, Daddy Panel
    Blogs: Parent Hack
    Gadgets: Camera Phones and Flickr, Photos on ipods

    DIGITAL DAN
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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral




    7.11.2007

    Hookshow#41- Fireworks and Summer Camp

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    Running Time 13:31

    Fourth of July

    • Parade, Fireworks, Carnival

    Topic 1: History of Fireworks

    As we were watching the fireworks, my wife and I discussed what we thought the reason fireworks became a tradition for celebrating the Fourth of July


    Topic 2: Family Camp at Camp Lebanon

    • a christian summer camp, open over 60 years
    • theme of the weekend "Raising kids Gods way"
    • Stayed in a cabin

    Large facilities including trails, playground, volleyball court, basketball court, game room, etc..

    Waterfront

    • Several boats for fishing, tubing, canoeing , paddle boating and sailing
    • my sailing experience with my wife
    • the sail boat rescue

    Swimming area

    • A few slides, the inflateable "SAturn" and a floating dock
    • comments about my daughter's swimming

    The health scare coming home

    NEXT EPISODE:
    How has parenting changed in the year 2007?
    (blogs, podcasts, communities, gadgets, toys)


    DIGITAL DAN
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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral



    6.30.2007

    Hookshow #40 - Family Fest,& Bridge Building

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    Running Time 26:40

    Adjusting to being a stay at home Dad

    Topic 1: Family Fun Fest
    Live recordings from a carnival at Celebration Church during the week of June 21st
    • Intro, FacePaint, Classic Car Ride, Carosel, Mini Doughnuts, Giant Slide, Duck Game, Kangaroo Ride, Bear Ride, Swing Ride, Ring Game, Bounce Ride, Baloon Animal

    with Digital Dan, Jo Mamma, Harold and Gwen


    Topic 2: Bridge Building inspired from Make Magazine, Instructables
    Supplies

    • Several Popscile sticks
    • 2 Hot Glue Guns
    • 3 Teams of 4 people

    Team Adam

    • Tall Complex design
    • crushed on first amount of pressure

    Team Dan

    • "A" frame pieces glued together
    • Didn't have enough time to complete the design
    • Fell flat with pressure

    Team Matt with Low Tech Lynn

    • Basic design (compact)
    • Won the competion -all of the kids successfully stood on it

    Coming Soon a utube video produced by Ascii Adam

    DIGITAL DAN
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    The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral