Surfing the web the other day, I found a new site that I really like alot. It's called Metroblogging Austin.
I like it because its all things Austin. They talk about movies, concerts, great places to get tacos, you name it, its there. I think its also pretty cool to chat with other Austinites that love this town as much as I do. This blog is also a great way to find those cool hidden places around Austin like where you can play chicken bingo or the best little vegan restaurant/coffee shop that almost always features our favorite Austin celebrity, Leslie.
Its amazing how social media not only connects you with people all over the world, but also connects you with people in your own town that you would probably not have met without the wonderful world of blogs. This site will also be helpful for tourists to Austin, instead of just relying on the Chronicle (which I love-don't get me wrong) there is also other ways to find out what is fun and interesting to do in this town and from the opinions of the people who live here.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Clinton and Obama local blog
TV station KXAN, showed their social media savvy on Thursday during the debate between Obama and Clinton. During the debate they were streaming live and after the debate KXAN had a blog started to get opinions from Austinites over the debate and who they thought won or who they liked the best.
Some of the blogs were very informative. One gent blogged about some of the sketchy stocks that Clinton has, and records she won't make public although Obama already has. What is great about this guy's blog is that not only does he give these facts but also links where he got the info. Yet there were some other blogs that made me think, crap there are some ignorant folks out there. One quoted "Barack Hussein Obama" How stupid do you have to be? I mean really, don't like the guy if you don't want, but that's just tacky, and something I would expect from some backwoods hillbillie that still uses to cups connected by a string for a phone! I had to put my opinion out there, so i beg you guys to help put something interesting and INTELLIGENT on there, that would be great.
So check out the blog its pretty entertaining, here's the link.
Some of the blogs were very informative. One gent blogged about some of the sketchy stocks that Clinton has, and records she won't make public although Obama already has. What is great about this guy's blog is that not only does he give these facts but also links where he got the info. Yet there were some other blogs that made me think, crap there are some ignorant folks out there. One quoted "Barack Hussein Obama" How stupid do you have to be? I mean really, don't like the guy if you don't want, but that's just tacky, and something I would expect from some backwoods hillbillie that still uses to cups connected by a string for a phone! I had to put my opinion out there, so i beg you guys to help put something interesting and INTELLIGENT on there, that would be great.
So check out the blog its pretty entertaining, here's the link.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Social Media gives tips to promote web videos
Cruising through the world of social media blogs online, I came across Social Media and found a pretty interesting and informative blog. The blog was on 7 ways to promote web videos. After reading the 7 ways to promote, it reminded me again how all these technologies are so interrelated.
The first promotion tool was to submit your video to a social bookmarking community such as Digg or Flur. Since we have learned about social bookmarking I can see where this makes a great outlet to get your video out, or learn if your video sucks. If viewers don't like it, they can simply vote against it and your video is lost in a sea of other crappy videos... we have all been to youtube, some stuff should never have been made!
Second tool is to send your video to entertainment sites such as youtube clips or Fark. I am pretty new to these sites, but have gotten kind of addicted to Fark, some interesting news, plus useless information that you can spout out at a party sometime.
The third tool is to promote your video within youtube. You can do this by finding a video kinda like yours and comment with a video response, which will in turn get you more hits. I thought that was the best idea, I don't know about everyone else, but when I key in "best tackles in the NFL" I want to see a bunch of videos come up or videos linked to eachother so I can sit there forever watching people get pounded (That's right Roy, where u at?)
Forth tool was to submit to forums that are relevant to your video. So I guess if you love "That 70's Show" and your video is your version of the episode where Fez has a "naughty dream" about Kelso, then you might find yourself a home and fanbase (yes there is a 70s show forum...REMEMBER I check my facts!!!!! especially for you Morales (you didn't get a stick, so I plugged you into mine)
Fifth tool is a little far fetched, submit your work to a major television show. Not sure Jay Leno is in the "in crowd" but I guess we can give him the benefit of the doubt he?
6 and 7 include posting your video on your blog, which I figured would have been the first step, but hey what do I know? And as long as your fez impression won't scare the crap out of your folks the big number 7 is to forward your video to family and friends.
So there you go all you fellow bloggers, there's the promotional tools for getting your video out there for the world to see!!
And ACTION!!!!
The first promotion tool was to submit your video to a social bookmarking community such as Digg or Flur. Since we have learned about social bookmarking I can see where this makes a great outlet to get your video out, or learn if your video sucks. If viewers don't like it, they can simply vote against it and your video is lost in a sea of other crappy videos... we have all been to youtube, some stuff should never have been made!
Second tool is to send your video to entertainment sites such as youtube clips or Fark. I am pretty new to these sites, but have gotten kind of addicted to Fark, some interesting news, plus useless information that you can spout out at a party sometime.
The third tool is to promote your video within youtube. You can do this by finding a video kinda like yours and comment with a video response, which will in turn get you more hits. I thought that was the best idea, I don't know about everyone else, but when I key in "best tackles in the NFL" I want to see a bunch of videos come up or videos linked to eachother so I can sit there forever watching people get pounded (That's right Roy, where u at?)
Forth tool was to submit to forums that are relevant to your video. So I guess if you love "That 70's Show" and your video is your version of the episode where Fez has a "naughty dream" about Kelso, then you might find yourself a home and fanbase (yes there is a 70s show forum...REMEMBER I check my facts!!!!! especially for you Morales (you didn't get a stick, so I plugged you into mine)
Fifth tool is a little far fetched, submit your work to a major television show. Not sure Jay Leno is in the "in crowd" but I guess we can give him the benefit of the doubt he?
6 and 7 include posting your video on your blog, which I figured would have been the first step, but hey what do I know? And as long as your fez impression won't scare the crap out of your folks the big number 7 is to forward your video to family and friends.
So there you go all you fellow bloggers, there's the promotional tools for getting your video out there for the world to see!!
And ACTION!!!!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
More on the Jawbone incident
When reading through Anomaly's news portion of their website (the ad company that made the tasteless ad), they proudly boast about the work they did with Aliph and the jawbone online videos. There is no mention of the videos being controversial, racist, or anything of the sort. In fact here's a short quote "the creative centerpiece of the Jawbone work was a series of short web films from legendary music-director Samuel Bayers illustrating how the headset blocks out noise".
Another interesting fact Anomaly has in the news section is how they are innovative about being paid... Interesting when the CEO of Digital Axle, Bruce Carlisle explained that his company had "zero financial interest in its circulation per se". Anomaly explains how they refuse to be paid like a normal ad agency, because thats not what they are.
So could this have anything to do with a possible loophole between Digital Axle and Anomaly, where Bruce maybe right that they didn't have any financial interest in the film...YET??
Another interesting fact Anomaly has in the news section is how they are innovative about being paid... Interesting when the CEO of Digital Axle, Bruce Carlisle explained that his company had "zero financial interest in its circulation per se". Anomaly explains how they refuse to be paid like a normal ad agency, because thats not what they are.
So could this have anything to do with a possible loophole between Digital Axle and Anomaly, where Bruce maybe right that they didn't have any financial interest in the film...YET??
Friday, February 1, 2008
Voter registration almost up!
Monday, February 4, 2008 is THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE or TO CHECK THAT YOU ARE STILL ON THE REGISTRATION ROLLS!
Texas, as have all of the other states because of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), has been switching over all of the counties' voter registration data to a statewide data base and in the process, some eligible voters are getting "dropped off" the rolls for a variety of reasons. So, it is important that you check your status no later than Monday if you plan to vote in the upcoming March 4, 2008 Texas Primaries.
WARNINGS!!
1. You cannot actually register to vote online in Texas! There is a form you can fill out on line, but you must print it out and deliver it to your county's voter registration offices or wherever else the form can be accepted before the deadline.
2. It has been discovered that if you go to the TX Secretary of State website to change your voting address because you have moved out of one county and into another, your registration in your old county will be canceled and the website will not automatically re-register you in the new county. You should then go to the website (if available) of your new county to find out how to register there from scratch.
However, if you have recently gotten a new drivers license at a DPS office because you have moved to a new county, the DPS is able to transfer your voter registration to the new county. You still should verify with your new county that everything was done correctly.
If you live in Travis County, here is a link to the Travis County Registrar's office to find out how to register or to check your registration status.
If you live outside of Travis County, go to the Texas Secretary of State's website and it will get you to the information about how to register or check your registration status.
Just wanted everyone to know the details so we can all try to change some of the shit the old folks have done to our house- cuz if you didn't know yet- this is our house now, and its time to clean up.
Texas, as have all of the other states because of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), has been switching over all of the counties' voter registration data to a statewide data base and in the process, some eligible voters are getting "dropped off" the rolls for a variety of reasons. So, it is important that you check your status no later than Monday if you plan to vote in the upcoming March 4, 2008 Texas Primaries.
WARNINGS!!
1. You cannot actually register to vote online in Texas! There is a form you can fill out on line, but you must print it out and deliver it to your county's voter registration offices or wherever else the form can be accepted before the deadline.
2. It has been discovered that if you go to the TX Secretary of State website to change your voting address because you have moved out of one county and into another, your registration in your old county will be canceled and the website will not automatically re-register you in the new county. You should then go to the website (if available) of your new county to find out how to register there from scratch.
However, if you have recently gotten a new drivers license at a DPS office because you have moved to a new county, the DPS is able to transfer your voter registration to the new county. You still should verify with your new county that everything was done correctly.
If you live in Travis County, here is a link to the Travis County Registrar's office to find out how to register or to check your registration status.
If you live outside of Travis County, go to the Texas Secretary of State's website and it will get you to the information about how to register or check your registration status.
Just wanted everyone to know the details so we can all try to change some of the shit the old folks have done to our house- cuz if you didn't know yet- this is our house now, and its time to clean up.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The British still like us at least...Right?
In a summit of South American leaders, president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez spoke to other leaders about creating a military alliance against the "imperial" United States.
There has always been tension between Chavez and the U.S, who think Chavez is just an ally of Castro and supporter of left wing ideals. While Chavez thinks the U.S is a threat to the central America. Part of the alliance include Bolivia, Cuba, and Nicaragua.
It is bothersome to think that other countries feel like they have to create a military alliance in order to make sure that their countries are safe from the U.S. Is the fact that Venezuela is one of the top oil rich countries in the world have anything to do with the alliance? Does that make Chavez really paranoid or is there a little truth to his opinion?
People are very divided when speaking of Chavez, not only the views of people who live in Venezuela, but all over the world. So how does one get to the bottom of the controversy and find that facts? Unfortunately, with each side having a strong opinion about the other it is difficult to sift through the "facts" to find the truth behind this animosity.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
South Park, ahead as always!!
Oh Trey Parker, only you could incorporate into a thirty minute episode the newest internet technologies that eventually save us from... the Brits? and Hillary Clinton's um... lets call it her bomb carrier. In the South Park episode titled "Snooze" Cartman is suspicious of a new student, Bahir, who is of middle eastern descent. Cartmen employs Kyle to check the new students background by using newer internet tools like myspace, facebook, mapquest, ebay, and blogging sites (link to scene). Kyle then teaches the CIA the newest way to find out about people online (CIA was using AOL), which inevitably uncovers the secret partnership of the British and Russians to take over America, and ends with the queen shooting herself in the head. It's South Park people, its gonna be ridiculous but as always, proves a damn good point.
The point is what Ms. Weisgerber told us the first day of class, that new internet technologies are changing the way people communicate and receive information. The South Park episode goes along with the fact that these technologies are so new that even the CIA didn't know! As we have learned about our class, its a very new course that is only apart of the curriculum in a handful of universities.
For me, alot of the stuff we are learning is completely new! I knew about wikis somewhat, but not the kind of impact they really have. And, she's right, blogging is addicting and I have found myself on the internet for hours reading different blogs about everything and anything interesting.
So watch the episode if you can, its pretty hilarious and somehow educational.
The point is what Ms. Weisgerber told us the first day of class, that new internet technologies are changing the way people communicate and receive information. The South Park episode goes along with the fact that these technologies are so new that even the CIA didn't know! As we have learned about our class, its a very new course that is only apart of the curriculum in a handful of universities.
For me, alot of the stuff we are learning is completely new! I knew about wikis somewhat, but not the kind of impact they really have. And, she's right, blogging is addicting and I have found myself on the internet for hours reading different blogs about everything and anything interesting.
So watch the episode if you can, its pretty hilarious and somehow educational.
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