Let’s talk tech!!
Testing, testing
OK, you Beta testers! Here’s a chance to explore the new Internet Explorer 7 software from Microsoft.
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MS vs. EU
It’s not quite Ali vs. Frasier, but it’s close. Team Gates faces off against Team Europe. Go Bill!
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My nominees for the Rover Hall of Fame:
The two Mars rovers landed back in 2004 and were designed to last about 6 months. Years later, they just keep on ticking and just keep on roving. I would love to meet the team of engineers that designed them!
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Sales in the Fast Lane.
Since Video Professor released our “How to Buy and Sell on eBay” tutorial, I’ve been fascinated by all things eBay. And like any good business, eBay keeps on innovating.
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Off Topic
NFL fans no doubt will be glued to the tubes this weekend watching the NFL draft. I can’t recall a draft, at least recently, that’s attracted so much speculation and guessing. Not surprisingly, four of the Top 10 played in this year’s Rose Bowl. Will Reggie be #1? Is Matt overrated or an instant superstar? Have coaches figured out what Vince might do in the NFL? We’ll find out this fall!
Dumb idea o’ the week
If you’re one of the thousands with bruised knees from flying in coach recently, you’ll love this idea. There have been dumber ideas, but I can’t remember any!
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Quote o’ the week
"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."-President Harry S. Truman
Site o’ the week
Attention Chocoholics! This is a pretty nifty idea.
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John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Friday, April 14, 2006
Easter Bunny Edition!
Easter Bunny Edition!
Let’s talk tech! (And other assorted and sundry items)
Microsoft megapatch.
The folks from Redmond released a major fix for its Windows Explorer program this week. These fixes are especially important for inexperienced users of the program.
Read More >
Dudcasts?
Podcasts are all the rage. Maybe. It seems a lot more people talk about podcasts than listen to them.
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Bill’s got game.
For most of us, video gaming means going to the store and buying a game. But when your name is Bill Gates, well, you just do things differently!
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It’s about time.
MySpace.com is all the rage. It’s both hip and dangerous. Predators prowl the site looking for victims to exploit in the worst ways. Finally, the site is taking action. It’s not enough, but better than nothing and better late than never.
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And why the Web remains such a great thing (if used properly).
Cancer is a tough fight—especially for kids. I can’t wait for the day when there’s a cure. But one of the great things about kids is, when they have someone to share their experience with, it makes a huge difference. We could learn a lot from kids!
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Not to be confused with kangaroo.
The Internet in the palm of your hand? Yep!
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Watching Lost is now as simple as ABC.
Many of your favorite ABC series will soon be showing at a computer near you. The folks at Disney and ABC will start streaming hit shows like Lost and Desperate Housewives to your computer. One hitch. If you’re a DVR user and used to skipping through commercials, you won’t be able to do the same thing on your computer. This is an interesting move by ABC as they just started selling episodes of these shows on iTunes for $1.99. And you have to wonder how local affiliates will feel about all this. Still, progress of sorts and proof that TV isn’t just for TV anymore!
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Google, China and censorship.
Google continues to expand its business in China, and to at least some dismay, agrees with strict censorship rules in China. Essentially this is how it works:
***CENSORED***
That said, the Muzzle goes to:
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Off topic.
13 Trillion Dollars:
Growth in household net worth during the last three years here in the United States.
The immigration mess: who really needs to be deported!
Immigration reform is a critical issue facing our country. There are many opinions and they all should be heard. But we also need action and direction. That’s why we elect Congress. Instead of facing the issue, they cut and run for Easter break. Perhaps we should deport them and start all over again.
Quote o’ the week
“I didn't hit the ball like I was 46. But I putted like I was 66.”Fred Couples on his disappointment not becoming the oldest winner of the Masters. (I feel your pain Fred.)
Site o’ the week
There are keyboards. And then there are KEYBOARDS.
View Site >
John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc.
Let’s talk tech! (And other assorted and sundry items)
Microsoft megapatch.
The folks from Redmond released a major fix for its Windows Explorer program this week. These fixes are especially important for inexperienced users of the program.
Read More >
Dudcasts?
Podcasts are all the rage. Maybe. It seems a lot more people talk about podcasts than listen to them.
Read More >
Bill’s got game.
For most of us, video gaming means going to the store and buying a game. But when your name is Bill Gates, well, you just do things differently!
Read More >
It’s about time.
MySpace.com is all the rage. It’s both hip and dangerous. Predators prowl the site looking for victims to exploit in the worst ways. Finally, the site is taking action. It’s not enough, but better than nothing and better late than never.
Read More >
And why the Web remains such a great thing (if used properly).
Cancer is a tough fight—especially for kids. I can’t wait for the day when there’s a cure. But one of the great things about kids is, when they have someone to share their experience with, it makes a huge difference. We could learn a lot from kids!
Read More >
Not to be confused with kangaroo.
The Internet in the palm of your hand? Yep!
Read More >
Watching Lost is now as simple as ABC.
Many of your favorite ABC series will soon be showing at a computer near you. The folks at Disney and ABC will start streaming hit shows like Lost and Desperate Housewives to your computer. One hitch. If you’re a DVR user and used to skipping through commercials, you won’t be able to do the same thing on your computer. This is an interesting move by ABC as they just started selling episodes of these shows on iTunes for $1.99. And you have to wonder how local affiliates will feel about all this. Still, progress of sorts and proof that TV isn’t just for TV anymore!
Read More >
Google, China and censorship.
Google continues to expand its business in China, and to at least some dismay, agrees with strict censorship rules in China. Essentially this is how it works:
***CENSORED***
That said, the Muzzle goes to:
Read More >
Off topic.
13 Trillion Dollars:
Growth in household net worth during the last three years here in the United States.
The immigration mess: who really needs to be deported!
Immigration reform is a critical issue facing our country. There are many opinions and they all should be heard. But we also need action and direction. That’s why we elect Congress. Instead of facing the issue, they cut and run for Easter break. Perhaps we should deport them and start all over again.
Quote o’ the week
“I didn't hit the ball like I was 46. But I putted like I was 66.”Fred Couples on his disappointment not becoming the oldest winner of the Masters. (I feel your pain Fred.)
Site o’ the week
There are keyboards. And then there are KEYBOARDS.
View Site >
John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Let’s talk tech! (And Tillie and Danica)
John W. Scherer VIDEO PROFESSOR Blog
Let’s talk tech! (And Tillie and Danica)
Tillie the very famous dummy
Video Professor won the eBay auction for Tillie the Dummy. For those of you not familiar with Tillie, a fellow by the name of Greg Pringle created her as his “companion” so he could travel in the HOV lanes. He got caught. The judge ordered Greg (who is a heck of a nice guy by the way) to auction Tillie on eBay with proceeds going to Alive at 25. (www.alive-at-25.org) I was happy to see the $15,000 we paid for Tillie, go to this excellent program. And we’re going to raise even more money with Tillie for Alive at 25 and similar program. What really surprised me was the huge interest in Tillie around the country. Almost 15-million people watched or read about the various Tillie stories around the country including Good Morning America and The New York Times! We’ll keep you posted on where Tillie shows up next. Here’s video of Tillie arriving at Video Professor and our news conference!
View Tillie
Video Professor and Danica Patrick feel the need for speed!
I was excited to sign a full-year sponsorship deal with Indy Racing League star Danica Patrick. You’ll see the Video Professor logo on Danica’s helmet all this season. Danica finished 6th this past weekend at the Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg FL. To learn more about Danica, go to www.danicaracing.com. And to learn more about the Indy Racing League go to www.indyracing.com
Apple opens new “windows of possibility.”
For all you folks who said “I’ll believe it when I see it,” you can believe it. Windows XP on an Apple!
Read More>
Apple said-Apple said
Ok, who is the REAL Apple? The music company, or the computer company that sells among other things, music.
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They’re still working on the popcorn.
America loves movies. It just seems we’re finding different ways to watch them. Not that long ago we went to the movie theater. DVD’s and pay-per-view are becoming more and popular options, especially as more and more of us have home theaters. So what’s next?
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#1 with a bullet.
Just how popular are ring tones? Just how competitive is the ring tone business? Just read Billboard Magazine!
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Off topic
$2.87 million
Average Major League Baseball salary this season. Highest paid player is A-Rod at $25.7 million. Something to think about when you’re enjoying that $5 hotdog!
Let’s leave this off the recruiting poster.
At the NCAA rifle championships, Army finished…. third. The University of Alaska-Fairbanks finished first.
Quote’ of the week
“I wanted to tell all of you out there who have watched the show for the past 15 years that after listening to my heart and my gut — two things that have served me pretty well in the past — I’ve decided I’ll be leaving ‘Today’ at the end of May.”-Katie Couric on announcing she’s leaving NBC’s Today Show to become the new anchor of the CBS Evening News.
Site o’ the week
With apologies to Ray Stevens…
View The Streaking Game>
John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc
Let’s talk tech! (And Tillie and Danica)
Tillie the very famous dummy
Video Professor won the eBay auction for Tillie the Dummy. For those of you not familiar with Tillie, a fellow by the name of Greg Pringle created her as his “companion” so he could travel in the HOV lanes. He got caught. The judge ordered Greg (who is a heck of a nice guy by the way) to auction Tillie on eBay with proceeds going to Alive at 25. (www.alive-at-25.org) I was happy to see the $15,000 we paid for Tillie, go to this excellent program. And we’re going to raise even more money with Tillie for Alive at 25 and similar program. What really surprised me was the huge interest in Tillie around the country. Almost 15-million people watched or read about the various Tillie stories around the country including Good Morning America and The New York Times! We’ll keep you posted on where Tillie shows up next. Here’s video of Tillie arriving at Video Professor and our news conference!
View Tillie
Video Professor and Danica Patrick feel the need for speed!
I was excited to sign a full-year sponsorship deal with Indy Racing League star Danica Patrick. You’ll see the Video Professor logo on Danica’s helmet all this season. Danica finished 6th this past weekend at the Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg FL. To learn more about Danica, go to www.danicaracing.com. And to learn more about the Indy Racing League go to www.indyracing.com
Apple opens new “windows of possibility.”
For all you folks who said “I’ll believe it when I see it,” you can believe it. Windows XP on an Apple!
Read More>
Apple said-Apple said
Ok, who is the REAL Apple? The music company, or the computer company that sells among other things, music.
Read More>
They’re still working on the popcorn.
America loves movies. It just seems we’re finding different ways to watch them. Not that long ago we went to the movie theater. DVD’s and pay-per-view are becoming more and popular options, especially as more and more of us have home theaters. So what’s next?
Read More>
#1 with a bullet.
Just how popular are ring tones? Just how competitive is the ring tone business? Just read Billboard Magazine!
Read More>
Off topic
$2.87 million
Average Major League Baseball salary this season. Highest paid player is A-Rod at $25.7 million. Something to think about when you’re enjoying that $5 hotdog!
Let’s leave this off the recruiting poster.
At the NCAA rifle championships, Army finished…. third. The University of Alaska-Fairbanks finished first.
Quote’ of the week
“I wanted to tell all of you out there who have watched the show for the past 15 years that after listening to my heart and my gut — two things that have served me pretty well in the past — I’ve decided I’ll be leaving ‘Today’ at the end of May.”-Katie Couric on announcing she’s leaving NBC’s Today Show to become the new anchor of the CBS Evening News.
Site o’ the week
With apologies to Ray Stevens…
View The Streaking Game>
John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc
No Foolin'!!
NO FOOLIN’!!
John W. Scherer VIDEO PROFESSOR Blog
MEET TILLIE!
I just spent $15,000 for a dummy. Ok, before you say that I’m a dummy, a quick explanation.
Earlier this year, driver Greg Pringle, got caught using a dummy in his front passenger seat so he could use the HOV lanes during his morning commute.
The name of the dummy is Tillie. Part of the sentence mandated that Tillie be auctioned off on eBay with the proceeds going to the Alive at 25. (www.alive-at-25.org)
It’s a great cause so I ended up with the winning bid of $15,000. The saga of Tillie has been all over the local and national media including Good Morning America.
This week Video Professor held a news conference to show her off and to announce our plans to partner with Alive at 25, using Tillie as an on-going fundraiser.
You can watch the streaming video by clicking here.
And if you have any creative ways you think Video Professor can use Tillie to raise money and encourage kids to be safe drivers, let me know.
John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc
CEO@videoprofessor.com
John W. Scherer VIDEO PROFESSOR Blog
MEET TILLIE!
I just spent $15,000 for a dummy. Ok, before you say that I’m a dummy, a quick explanation.
Earlier this year, driver Greg Pringle, got caught using a dummy in his front passenger seat so he could use the HOV lanes during his morning commute.
The name of the dummy is Tillie. Part of the sentence mandated that Tillie be auctioned off on eBay with the proceeds going to the Alive at 25. (www.alive-at-25.org)
It’s a great cause so I ended up with the winning bid of $15,000. The saga of Tillie has been all over the local and national media including Good Morning America.
This week Video Professor held a news conference to show her off and to announce our plans to partner with Alive at 25, using Tillie as an on-going fundraiser.
You can watch the streaming video by clicking here.
And if you have any creative ways you think Video Professor can use Tillie to raise money and encourage kids to be safe drivers, let me know.
John W. Scherer
CEO and Founder
VIDEO PROFESSOR, Inc
CEO@videoprofessor.com
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