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    Show Notes for Technology and the Arts Podcast #39

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    52 days ago in T&A: Technology and the Arts · Authority: 10

    Art All Night 2008 - Trenton, NJ Sorry, this is a few hours late…had some last-minute editing issues. - BK In this installment of the Technology and the Arts podcast, we share some interesting news, web sites and online resources we have come across recently, including FriendFeed.com, RememberTheMilk.com, and FreeLDAP.org. Plus, we discuss the recent Art All Night event in Trenton, NJ, Radiohead’s innovative “House of Cards” music video, and “The Googling,” a series of Google-based comedy sketch videos by The Vacationeers comedy group, and more. Also, the podcast welcomes back John LeMasney to the program. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney. File size: 18 MB. Time: 38 min., 4 sec. Subscribe to podcast via RSS feed Subscribe to podcast via iTunes Related Links: FriendFeed.com/lemasney - John LeMasney’s tumble log. lemasney.com - John LeMasney’s Web site. FriendFeed.com/bktandem - Brian Kelley’s tumble log. Here are some things John talked about: The birth of his second son, David, on May 16 John’s recent Lyme Disease diagnosis FriendFeed.com RememberTheMilk.com ArtAllNight, an annual 24-hour arts & music event held in Trenton, NJ, that was held June 21-22, organized by Artworks Trenton. John’s photos. Brian’s photos. John’s other projects: BeerCritic and NJ Dining Review. Radiohead’s “House of Cards” video, which uses 3-D plotting technology rather than lights and cameras. There is also a Google Code version that allows you to shape the video’s data yourself. John is excited about the iPhone 3G Starbucks store closings. FreeLDAP.org. Here are some things Brian mentioned: He appeared on a live webcast called “Sunday Jams” on July 13, playing accordion and organ for his friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach. Check out the video here or at the bottom of this post. Brian went to this year’s XPoNential (XPN) Music Festival in Camden, NJ, July 10-13, and saw a number of great acts, including Joan Osborne, Nicole Atkins, Chuck Prophet, Blind Boys of Alabama, and a whole lot more. Check out Brian’s photos from the event. Improv Everywhere strikes again with a “Human Mirror” in a NYC subway car. The Vacationeers present “The Googling,” a series of funny Google-based shorts. Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates fame presents the live music webcast, “Live from Daryl’s House.” There are works of art by Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and others on the moon right now, thanks to artist Forrest “Frosty” Myers and a clever NASA engineer’s plan to send art into space with the 1969 Apollo 12 mission. Check out the Technology and the Arts Events page. Christian Beach - Live on Sunday Jams, 7/13/08 Above is a Ustream.tv archive of a live “Sunday Jams” performance by Christian Beach on July 13, 2008. The backing band, which comes on for the fourth song, features Gorgo (mandolin, bass, backing vocals), John Pfeiffer (guitars, dobro), Michael Scotto (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and yours truly (organ, accordion, tambourine). Set List: 1. Shadows (Christian Beach solo) 2. Cemetery Friends (Christian Beach solo) 3. Don’t Want to Be a Lonely Man (Christian Beach w/ Gorgo) 4. The Finest Day (Christian w/ full band) 5. Great Ideas (Christian w/ full band) 6. Poet of the Great Plains (Christian w/ full band) 7. Song for Matthew (Christian w/ full band) 8. Open Spaces (Christian w/ full band)

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    Show Notes for Technology and the Arts Podcast #38

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    66 days ago in T&A: Technology and the Arts · Authority: 10

    In this installment of the Technology and the Arts podcast, we share some interesting news, web sites and online resources we have come across recently, including the Trons, a robot band out of New Zealand, and the immense visual treat that is “The Wall” at Philadelphia’s new Comcast Center skyscraper. Plus, we discuss the latest cinematic gem from Pixar, “Wall-E”…and more! Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney. File size: 7 MB. Time: 14 min, 4 sec. Subscribe to podcast via RSS feed Subscribe to podcast via iTunes Related Links: crumb.tumblr.com - John LeMasney’s tumble log. lemasney.com - John LeMasney’s Web site. bktandem.tumblr.com - Brian Kelley’s tumble log. Lifestream.fm profiles for John and Brian! This is another solo podcast for Brian…John was off yet again this week, as he and his wife recently welcomed their second son into the world (but do listen for cameos from John near the end of the podcast). John has announced his plans to return to the podcast…listen for details! Here are some things Brian mentioned: Brian updated some information regarding upcoming shows by (and with) his friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach (see videos below). Check out Brian’s YouTube playlist of all Christian Beach live videos. Also, check out www.sundayjams.info on July 13 for a special live webcast featuring Christian Beach & Friends (time TBD…check back here later). BBC One will broadcast the fourth season (or series, for those in the UK) finale of “Doctor Who” this Saturday, July 5…here is a teaser for the episode. Congratulations to Rider’s own Jason Thompson for getting selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 12th pick of the 2008 NBA Draft. Good luck, Jason! Check out The Trons, a New Zealand-based, self-playing robot band. Watch The Trons in action (YouTube), and read about them here (Access Atlanta) and here (Under the Radar). The latest film from Pixar, Wall-E, is another classic…go see it! The huge, video wall (pictured above, courtesy of Engadget) in the lobby of Philadelphia’s tallest building, the new Comcast Center, is a sight to behold. Read about it here (Engadget) and here (Philly.com)…and watch the YouTube video (and make sure you click on “watch in high quality” when you do). Check out the Technology and the Arts Events page. A couple of Christian Beach videos for you, featuring Brian on organ (top video) and on accordion (bottom video). Christian Beach - “Great Ideas” Live at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ, 7/1/2008 (Video courtesy of NJIronMom) Christian Beach - “Way Back Home” Live at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ, 7/1/2008 (Video courtesy of NJIronMom)

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    Show Notes for Technology and the Arts Podcast #37

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    80 days ago in T&A: Technology and the Arts · Authority: 10

    In this installment of the Technology and the Arts podcast, we share some thoughts on Metallica’s latest Internet controversy, the BBC’s plans to create an online archive of its entire 81 years of existence and Viacom’s move to put episodes of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report on Hulu.com. Plus, we discuss independent music label collective Merlin and its emergence as a virtual fifth major label…and more! Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney. File size: 13 MB. Time: 26 min., 20 sec. File size: 6 MB. Time: 11 min., 37 sec. Subscribe to podcast via RSS feed Subscribe to podcast via iTunes Related Links: crumb.tumblr.com - John LeMasney’s tumble log. lemasney.com - John LeMasney’s Web site. bktandem.tumblr.com - Brian Kelley’s tumble log. NEW! Lifestream.fm profiles for John and Brian! This is another solo podcast for Brian…John was off yet again this week, as he and his wife recently welcomed their second son into the world (but do listen for cameos from John near the end of the podcast). Here are some things Brian mentioned: Brian updated some information regarding upcoming shows by (and with) his friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach. (See promotional poster below.) After filing a lawsuit against YouTube, Viacom turns to Hulu.com to host online videos of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. (Ars Technica) The BBC plans to create an online archive of its 81 years of radio and TV history . (The Age) Metallica ticks off…then makes nice with bloggers who posted reviews of their soon-to-be-released CD (Ars Technica) Merlin, a collective of independent music labels, claims to have U.S. market share equivalent to major label EMI, effectively making Merlin a “virtual fifth major label.” (Ars Technica) Check out the Technology and the Arts Events page.

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    Show Notes for Technology and the Arts Podcast #36

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    94 days ago in T&A: Technology and the Arts · Authority: 10

    In this installment of the Technology and the Arts podcast, we share some interesting news, web sites and online resources we have come across recently, including Weezer’s “Pork and Beans” video featuring your favorite YouTube celebrities, YouTube’s long-awaited formal response to Viacom’s lawsuit against the site, and a YouTube controversy involving Prince and Radiohead. Plus, we discuss the wonders of Gmaps Pedometer, a self-described Google Maps hack that is useful for walkers and runners. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney. File size: 7 MB. Time: 14 min., 33 sec. Subscribe to podcast via RSS feed Subscribe to podcast via iTunes Note: Sorry this podcast is late…I had a bit of a mishap during some last-minute editing, requiring me to do some re-recording of some portions. - BK Related Links: crumb.tumblr.com - John LeMasney’s tumble log. lemasney.com - John LeMasney’s Web site. bktandem.tumblr.com - Brian Kelley’s tumble log. This is another solo podcast for Brian…John was off again this week, as he and his wife recently welcomed their second son into the world (but do listen for cameos from John near the end of the podcast). Here are some things Brian mentioned: Brian updated some information regarding upcoming shows by (and with) his friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach. If you like watching viral videos on YouTube, you’ll enjoy Weezer’s new video for “Pork and Beans.” (YouTube) YouTube finally responded to Viacom’s lawsuit against the site. (Ars Technica) Also, YouTube-related…Prince performs Radiohead’s “Creep” at Coachella in April…then orders YouTube to take it down, citing copyright violations…except he doesn’t own the copyright to that song. Radiohead does, of course…and Thom Yorke & Co. want to see the clip. (CNN.com) If you are a walker or runner, and would like to use Google Maps to find out how far you are going, give Gmaps Pedometer a try. Check out the Technology and the Arts Events page.

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    Congratulations, John and Dawn…

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    110 days ago in BK's Tandem with the Random · Authority: 1

    Congratulations, John and Dawn…: …on the birth of David Thomas LeMasney. John posted the following at lemasney.com… After beginning his approach on Wednesday evening, May 14th at about 6pm, David Thomas LeMasney was…

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    Congratulations, John and Dawn…

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    110 days ago in T&A: Technology and the Arts · Authority: 10

    …on the birth of David Thomas LeMasney. John posted the following at lemasney.com… After beginning his approach on Wednesday evening, May 14th at about 6pm, David Thomas LeMasney was born in Princeton, NJ on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 6:38 pm. He weighs 9 pounds, 6 ounces, is 21 inches long, is a vision of health, and is absolutely beautiful. - Brian