Got an iPhone? Going to #SXSW? Great way to share those band pictures!

Check out this application on the App Store:

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Sacha Baron Cohen Dumps Kim Jong Il's Ashes on Ryan Seacrest

Check out this video on YouTube:

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Thanks to the @Do512 Lounge last week rocked! Big time.

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Can't wait to see this movie. Can't. Wait.

The Cabin in the Woods - on iTunes Movie Trailers Did you see this movie trailer on apple.com? The film stars Kristen Connolly and Chris Hemsworth. It's in theaters on April 13, 2012. Watch it and tell me what you think. And be sure not to miss hundreds of other trailers at iTunes Movie Trailers http://trailers.apple.com/ or download the App http://trailers.apple.com/app/ Copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014. All Rights Reserved / Privacy Policy

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Check out Keep Austin Dog Friendly, an app for the Austin dog owner!

Keep Austin Dog Friendly Moving Average Inc. Category: Lifestyle Updated: May 20, 2011

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Watching one of my favorite movies. Couch time rules. #notmovingtoday

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A Krampus Carol by Anthony Bourdain. Awesome!

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FedEx; Guaranteed to break your package by 10:30AM the next day!

So... Guess FedEx is going to be a little busy explaining this one...

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Buddy the Elf Is going spread Christmas Cheer!

For those going to the Do512 Christmas Party see you in an hour.

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Marcel the Shell with shoes on is just fantastic.

And there is a book also. Can you really not like this? Just makes me smile!

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Gmail iOS app is live on Apple App Store

Check out this application on the App Store:

Gmail Google Category: Productivity Updated: Nov 02, 2011

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The 2011 Austin City Limits Festival: A video perspective from a fan of music and fun!

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Little Hurricanes at The Do512 Lounge

Amazing.

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This Saturday - KVRX Concert in Austin

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Roll On Sushi Opens In Austin

A couple months back a friend sent me a link to a YouTube video about
two brothers opening an Asian fusion restaurant in Austin. The concept
was simple. A place to enjoy sushi and sushi inspired dishes in a
social setting. Roll On Sushi could not have opened up a moment too
soon.

The concept is simple. You get an order sheet and you can check off
the rolls you want. They range in price from $3.95 to $9.95. The
average order will be around three rolls for the average person. My
order was four, and it left me filled like a great Thanksgiving dinner
would.

My "litmus" test for any sushi restaurant is the spicy tuna roll. It's
my go-to favorite. Roll On Sushi makes a FANTASTIC spicy tuna roll.
The tuna literally melted away. The next roll tried was the evening's
special, "The Surf 'n Turf". This roll is filled with soft shell crab,
avocado, goat cheese, cucumber, and seared New York strip! It was a
meal by itself and had so much flavor!

Next was "The Beefy Texan", which more than lived up to it's name.
Stuffed with beef brisket, spicy BBQ mayo, wasabi cole slaw, and
avocado this roll would be a great way for the non-sushi lover to
start.

My stomach, filled and content, cried "No more!" as my eyes locked in
on "The Elvis". The "King" was know for his love of his banana, bacon,
mayo, and peanut butter sandwiches. Put all that in an egg roll and
fry it then add a side of mayo or chocolate dipping sauce for one
experience you will not forget.

What is even more fantastic than the great menu and service is the
price. Even with a carafe of sake my bill was $35. The average person
would probably be around $25. Can't wait to come back to get my "Roll
On"!

Roll On Sushi is located at 5350 Burnet Road in Austin, TX. www.rollonsushi.com

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Wreck This App for the iPad - More than genius in it's simplicity.

Before there were computers, iPads, and smartphones when there was some down time most would scribble or doodle to make the time pass. Now we check out new apps, Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare when the attention for the day wanes away. Now there is something else that grabs my attention...

Kerri Smith created Wreck This Journal a few years ago and now we have in digital form Wreck This App. Each page has instruction that is open to interpretation. Doodle, scribble, write, paint, or picture on it. You can even post your versions online to Facebook and more. Great for getting the creative juices flowing!

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You want awesome? Go to Uchiko's Sake Socials

Over the years I've gone from never having sushi to being a sushi
fanatic. Happy hours have always been a great time for me to get my
"fix" but no place has wowed me like the Sake Social at Uchiko.

From 5-6:30pm each day you can try a variety of Uchiko's signature
flavors for under $6. Two of the hand rolls tried were HUGE and came
with a sauce pairing that was simply amazing. The "crunchy spicy tuna
hand roll" was full of flavor and texture, not to mention a little
heat, and had an amazing chili sauce. The "p-38" was just as
delicious. Not going to describe the flavor as you have to try it to
understand it.

Some of the smaller snack items were equally delicious. Take the
"kakiage" which is a tempura fried sweet potato fritter served with
chili sauce. Worth getting your fingers a bit greasy grabbing a taste
of these. So much for only $3.

The item that took me my surprise was the "gyutan nigiri", lightly
grilled beef tongue with yuzu kosho on white rice, with so much flavor
and so tender! For two big pieces it was $3. So good I had it twice!

The staff here is amazing gracious and attentive. Try the Tamara
nigori sake also for $3 for what they call a "samurai" pour. Big and
in a box.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. See you at the bar!

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Bcycle Bike Sharing Could Be What Austin Needs

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Austin has a strong cycling community. We are also one of the fastest
growing cities in the United States. Traffic is becoming a greater
issue each year. This is why a bike sharing program makes sense.
Mellow Johnny's and GSD&M have joined forces to bring Bcycle(rentable
bicycle), a bike sharing program in cities like San Antonio and
Denver, to Austin. In a presentation at the Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
Thursday night Bcycle made it's debut to Austinites.

Bcycle is simple in it's premise. Similar to Car-To-Go, you rent a
bike, use, return, and then it's ready for the next rider. The
demonstration and Q&A provided an expectation of what is to come.

Let's explain how it works. The Bcycles are set up in kiosks where you
can rent them at a rate set by that city. Fairly easy to use (video
demo here), the kiosks can support up to 23 Bcycles and can be
designed to fit existing area with no build-out using a modular fit
system. They can also be self-sustaining with solar power. Once you
receive your bike you just ride and go. Return to a kiosk when not in
use. Kiosks are generally less than 6 blocks apart in downtown areas.

The Bcycles, built by Trek, have 3 speeds, GPS tracking, fenders, and
a basket. They are also designed to be used by someone as short as
4'10" to over 6' tall with an adjustable seat system. Throw in a
built-in, always-on lighting system and a lock that coils up to hold
your morning coffee and you have one serious, durable, commuting
machine. At around 47 pounds it is not designed for speed, however
after test riding one, it does provide a comfortable and surprisingly
easy ride.

The GPS feature allows users to track where they went using mobile
apps or their website. They can even tell you how many approximate
calories were burned on the trip. The data collected from the GPS also
can let users know which kiosk have bikes available or slots to return
the bike. City planners will be able to see how the Bcycles are being
used to add or move kiosks where they are needed.

The system works best when bikes are available and as an incentive
there isn't a fee for use under 30 minutes. Prices are tiered for
longer use.

San Antonio started using the Bcycle program in March of this year.
Adrian Lipscombe, a planner for the Office of Environmental Policy for
SanAntonio, believes the program a great success so far. Since then
they have had over 11,000 trips made through June. Future plans there
include having more units installed at visitor centers throughout the
city.

At a cost of around $2 million dollars for the initial installation
the program is not inexpensive. Funding from the private
sector($500,000) is still needed to bring the program to Austin, with
the balance coming from public transportation grants. The value of the
program does exceed the cost in providing a real solution to traffic
and parking in the downtown Austin area. One example is taking your
car to a CapMetro Rail station, and after taking the train to work or
your destination, then use the Bcycle to travel the final distance to
your destination. Some cities are now reporting after their first year
of using Bcycle that they have become self-supporting from AD space, memberships, 
and rental revenues.

Let's make this happen Austin.

 

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To Spotify or to REALLY Spotify. That is the question.

It isn't a question of not using this fantastic new music service. It is a question of using it free or buying into one of the plans (offline and mobile features). Now, if you have never heard of Spotify, here is a video explaining it. 

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Movie Poster Found After 22 Years

In a box of old belongings that haven't been touched in over twenty
years was this gem of a movie poster. Purchased from an auction held
by the Milwaukee PBS affiliate back in 1989 it sat in a box still with
the original manilla folder. Wonder if it has any value but I also
want to frame it. What to do....

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The iPad Accessory Of The Year

As an iPad aficionado this must be in my life soon. My apartment isn't big enough for a full size one. 

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Calimocho - My Summer Drink Of 2011

A couple month's ago while waiting on Mellow Johnny's to assemble my
new bike I had the pleasure of a delicious lunch at Frank's. They had
introduced a new summer cocktail menu. The calimocho caught my eye. It
is a simple concoction of two ingredients, Coca-Cola and red wine that
is served over ice. Even with a lot of doubt at how it would taste one
was ordered. The doubt was replaced with surprise and contentment. It
was simply delicious. Have one at Frank's or make one for yourself.
You won't be disappointed.

Find a Pinot Noir. You don't need to be fancy. If you are having a
group get the box variety. In the versions personally tested it did
not make a difference on the specific Pinot Noir. You will also need
an equal volume of Coca-Cola. Mexican Cokes if you can find are the
best way but a good ol' standard 2 liter will work also. It HAS to be
Coca-Cola though. (Funny that the mixer is more important than the
alcohol ingredient)

For every ounce of wine it is an ounce of Coca-Cola. Serve in your
favorite glass over ice. Garnish with an orange slice if you want to
be fancy. This drink will bring a smile to anyone's face. Like mine
right now. Enjoy!

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A reminder of the power of social media.

Here is the latest Socialnomics video from Eric Qualman. An interesting way to see the power of social media.

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Something to watch and share with someone for the summer. Seriously.

This is great advice and one of the best ways ever presented. Will never forget this video.

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Should our tax dollars help Formula One in Austin yet still cut education?

Here are some interesting facts and thoughts on using tax dollars to support Formula One in Austin. With all the cuts to basic services is this the best use of public money? Susan Moffat makes a few good points.

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Do "good" by GOOD and compete in the 2 Mile Challenge

Most of us own a bike. Get in shape and get your ride ready to go to compete in the CLIF Bar 2 Mile Challenge. They have teamed up with GOOD and have set up 3 teams each with it's own supported charity. All the details are here. Sign up and come ride! No matter which team you chose (Red Team was my choice) you will help that charity, the planet, and your body! 

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The Shiner Do512 Lounge: Noah and the Whale

In a sweltering room Noah and the Whale rocked!

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Nothing like a little civil disobedience to get a point across. Bike Lanes and Casey Neistat vs NYC

Great video. Be sure to watch until the end.

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Android Fan "The Droid Guy" Demos iOS Features

 

The "Droid Guy" takes a jab via VIDEO on the iOS updates..

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Forest Trail Elementary Sends Students To Summer Break With Style

The faculty at EANES ISD's Forest Trail Elementary sends their students off to enjoy the summer with a flash-mob style dance featuring Katy Perry's song "Firework".  They did a great job on this and near the end of the video you will see how much the students enjoyed it. What is really fantastic is you can tell how much fun they had making this. Teachers and staff like this are hard to find. Unfortunately some of the staff will not be returning next year due to the Texas education budget cuts.  

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A story of how the show must still go on...

After watching this our thoughts are probably the same....

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Nothing like a little live music...

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band in the Do512 Lounge. And a few Shiner
beers. Let the weekend begin.

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Revisiting Childhood With Grover On My iPad

Remember when a parent read your favorite bedtime story? Grover, the lovable, furry, and quirky character from Sesame Street was the star of my favorite story "The Monster At The End Of This Book". Even now it is still a favorite and to see it brought to life on the iPad is beyond amazing. If you loved it as a child check it out and share it with yours (or for nostalgia). You won't be disappointed. 

The Monster at the End of This Book Sesame Street Category: Books Updated: Apr 25, 2011                    62 Ratings

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The bike for me had something the rest didn't.

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With everything close between all the models this was the feature that
separated this one from the rest. The TREK Earl. It rocks.

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Guess Who's Back? The One, The Only.... FAIL WHALE!

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FOX's Glee Has Lost Its Way

In 2009 there was a pilot episode on iTunes for this new show about
high school and fitting in. The twist was it was going to have musical
performances by the cast in conjunction with their high school's glee
club performances. The pilot was genius. Strong characters, great
dialog, and and interesting group of actors portraying both students
and teachers. After the first of many viewings the excitement grew for
me as to what I thought would be one if the best new shows to hit the
small screen in a long time. Glee was born as was my becoming a
"Gleek".

Glee finishing up their second season soon my nostalgic side went back
to watch the pilot again. To my surprise it made me realize that the
show has strayed so far from that initial episode that it feels the
Ryan Murphy has cheated us from some elements that were never used.
Let me give you some examples. Also, if you haven't watched the pilot
take a moment to, as then you will understand this point-of-view
better.

The Cheerios. This was "the" team of the fictitious McKinley High
School. The multi-national champions were headed by the manically
driven Sue Sylvester played brilliantly by Jane Lynch. In the pilot
the opening scene was a performance by the cheerleaders. Then, they
disappeared. No awesome choreographed performances or musically
driven feats of acrobatics. They have even gone so far as to disband
the group and to make the coach "Loser Of The Year". Why deny us a
sort of competition to see who is better in front of the crowd?
Cheerios or New Directions? At this point we may never know.

The football team. For being part of the ruling class in all the
episodes post-pilot they have made them the worst sports team since
The Washington Nationals. The show could have had so many
possibilities if they would have made them the championship level they
seemed to be in the pilot. Remember when Finn saved Artie from the
port-a-pottie flipping in the pilot? He said to his football teammates
"You can't win without me". This ended up being a fallacy as the later
episodes made them to be such losers they needed gimmicks to win. So
many potential story lines lost.

Rachel's Parents. We know she has two gay dads. We met mom. Why not
the parents of the child they have raised to be a star? Not once at
any performance. Too bad as this could have made for some interesting
story lines.

Lastly, and what I feel is one of the most important things robbed
from the story lines, is the "Landscape Guy". In the pilot he was a
major part of the character building of Finn's love of music and
singing. It was also the reason Journey was brought in because of the
inspiration and memories from Finn's childhood.

Even with missing these Ryan Murphy has still made a fantastic show
and has approached many tough issues from bullying, child pregnancy,
and teenage sexuality with humor and class. Sometimes it does seem to
run more on gimmicks instead of the strong character dialogue they
began with. Each episode appears to be based on how to work in a
potential iTunes recording instead of telling the story.

You've made a great show Ryan Murphy. Trust that enough to remember
how hard your team worked on the pilot. Let's get back to the story
and let the music compliment it instead of drive it.

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One of the most addicting games I've played on the iPad: Pulse

Normally the iTunes App Store game recommendations are a bit off the mark for me but Pulse: Volume One is one of the most fun, original, and addicting experiences on the iPad. The game is basically hitting spheres which represent notes before the "pulse" passes them yet not to soon before the pulse is near, therefore keeping a beat. This is one of those games that gets lost in translation so instead of trying to over-explain it let me just tell you to get it. Only $4.99 and worth it. 

Check out this application on the App Store:

Pulse : Volume One Cipher Prime Studios Category: Games Updated: Apr 21, 2011 89 Ratings

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Amazing Time Lapse Of Cities At Night

http://vimeo.com/dominicboudreault/citylimits

 

Beautiful work!

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Cinco de Mayo is a blast in Austin

Fantastico!

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Rockin' the Cinco de Mayo at the Shiner Do512 Lounge

Best way to spend a gorgeous afternoon!

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Interesting speaker for iPods, iPads, and smartphones

 

Now to decide between this and a Wowee One...

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Woman Makes Facebook Lost-and-Found for Tornado Victims

via abcnews.go.com

Check out the story ABC news did on Patty Bullion who after reading her neighbor's Facebook post about how it was raining pictures created a page so people could recollect the memories lost. One of the best ways to use social media for good!

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