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Production Notes:
Recorded in 03/2010 finally got around to editing the audio for the podcast. Some info may be outdated but still good info.

Used built in web cam mic again to record

Feedback:
Neighbor bought same laptop from my recommendation

Topic 1: Software for Laptop
Recommendations for software to make the most of machine

Office suite: OpenOffice
Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Seamonkey
Media: iTunes, Songbird, Windows Media player , Vlc media player
Audio editing: Audacity, Levelator
Video editing: Windows movie maker, Handbrake – capture.
Antivirus: AVG
Image editor: Picasa, Gimp
Blackberry: BBSAK, BB desktop, theme studio, tether
Misc: Connectify
Webeditor: Seamonkey w/ composer, Notepad++

Topic 2: Discovering video
Video podcasts:Tekzilla, Hak5, Dr Floyd video,tech podcast network coverage of ces, chris pirillo, rocketboom tech, howcast tech, Ask a ninja, tikibar

Ascii Adam recommendation: know your meme , diggreel

Video production:
my first youtube clip

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Topic 1: Reflections / Renewals
Resolutions
* Improve health - Fitness/ diet

Topic 2: New Tech
Review of Laptop Acer Aspire 1410
* specs * Windows 7 * Readyboost * SD card speeds

Storage vs Speed comparison
SanDisk 32GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2
SanDisk 16gb Extreme® III 30MB/s SDHC

Gadgets

Upgrades:* USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter * External Laptop Notebook CD / DVD USB2.0 * Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger * How to sew own laptop sleeve

Ipod nano review

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Running time 27:58
Updates* audio correction * Facebook 1.5

• Google talk

• Viigo 3.1.242 (alpha version with video/audio support)

Review of bluetooth accessories* Jabra SP700

• Blue Sonic HS879 PC programs* screenshooter
• Mobile AMR converter
• Desktop Manager update more App Reviews* Vlingo app

• Ubertwitter app

• Accuweather app

• Amazon app

• Speedtest app

• Extralight app

• Youmail app and site

• UltraPodcast player Recommendations apps* Qik -recommended from eric from ericast

• Similar= mobiolawebcam - paid app
• Palringo- recommended by Adam BB community sites * Crackberry -with podcast
• eVeek
• BBgeeks -with podcast

• RIMarkable BB app discovery* BB App World

• Crackberry app store

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Running time 16:44 mins
Topic 1: Power User Tips /Hacks sites* 121 blackberry tips * Blackberry keayboard shortcuts Topic 2: App review- Freeware
Personal experiences Search * Google mobile app

Navigation* Google latitude

• BB default

• Wayfinder (incorrectly identified on recording as wayport) - paid app free trial

Text * Memo

• BB Notepad

• Docs to go

Web Browsers* Default

• Opera

• Bolt

RSS Reader* Browser

• Viigo

Communities* Facebook app

• Flickr app

• Twitterberry

Misc* Youversion Bible Reader

Difficulties
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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

• Variable early termination rate
• Out of Box review

Topic 3: a Syncing Contacts/ Calendar

• Google Sync app Sync contacts and Calendar with your google acct
• Gmail Contacts
• Google Calendar

Capture It - screen capture app

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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 Topic 1: Nikon Coolpix N1Given by my sister in law and ascii Adam to our family. She wasn't using it to the full capabilities, thought that I couldPossible 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.

Topic 2: Sunpak 7in Digital picture frame with motion detectionGiven to me by my wife, to be used at my new cube at workIdeas:1.Optimizing Pictures for the frameThe 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 messageWithin 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 Topic 3: Leapfrog Leapster Given my Aunt Shelley to my daughterDIGITAL DAN
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Topic 1: Halloween
Amusing Halloween costumes and Pumpkin Carvings

Spookify you computer and cell phone for Halloween
* Halloween themes for: Firefox , Desktop Backgrounds and Blogger * Myxer * Google Book Scary Stories * Top 10 Public Domain Horror Movies

Topic 2: Election

• rock the vote
• current.com Hack the Debate
• Hulu.com Election '08
• 10 web tools from election coverage

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Background: savant trigger-the unknown halloween version ; the hungry i-skeletons dig graves
Featured Music: hosts on the radio-halloween girl

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Running time 32:19 mins

Feedback from the Listeners
* Blog comment from Ascii Adam (kevchino, pandora) * Facebook comments from Julie Fuzzybottom * Email comment from Jesse Chettle (http://dtvconverterboxes.blogspot.com) * Clip from Ken Radio from Sept 17th 2008

Topics: Digital Charities and Digital Rights

Charity Navigator
* Charity Navigator from wikipedia

1.Wikimedia Foundation
* Not on Charity Navigator. I submitted this charity for review * Wikimedia Foundation from Wikipedia

2.Creative Commons
* Not on Charity Navigator. I submitted this charity for review * Creative Commons from Wikipedia

3.Electronic Frontier Foundation
* Electronic Frontier Foundation from Wikipedia

4.Free Software Foundation
* Free Software Foundation from Wikipedia * Free Software Definition from Wikipedia * GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Software I use with the GNU LICENSE
* Open Office : Office Suite * Audacity : Digital Audio Editor * GIMP : Image Editor * FIREFOX : Web Browser * Nvu & KompoZer : Web Editor * Notepad++ : Notepad replacement * VLC media player : Multimedia player * Pnotes : sticky notes manager * PDFTK : tool for manipulating PDF * Bit Pim : view and manipulate data on cell phones * 7-Zip : file archiver for Windows

Podcasts
* FLOSS Weekly ,Valid Syntax

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Running time 39:33 mins

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Topic 1:Defining Digtial Television
* Digital Television from Wikipedia * Dtvanswers * dtvfacts.com * Tpt.org/dtv * Antennaweb

Recycling Old Televisions and Electronics
* Best Buy recycling prog, Eco site, mygreenelectronics.org, greenguardian.com

Get coupons
* DTV2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009

Channels I recieve
2-1 TPT2-2 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
* RCA Digital TV Converter Box, DTA800 * GE 22730 digital converter box * InsigniaÆ - Digital-to-Analog Converter, NS-DXA1

Other Review sites
* Consumer Reports * cnet Reviews * engadget HD * EZ Digital TV

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Topic 1: Links for parents of infants

• Parent Hacks (infants section)
• Rookie Moms [Interview on Jumping Monkeys Podcast ]
• Tumblon [Interview on First Crack Podcast ]

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.

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Wii comments on Blog and Facebook
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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 hospitalGeneral Last minute tips on preparing for baby

Moms checklists -

• Labour and Birthplan
• Hospital stay

(Dad's) My checklist

New babies checklist

• Carseat

My daughters checklist

Topic 3: Misc preparation/Resources

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

• Freepeats, Freecycle, Swaptree
• Craigslist Free

Recommended reading:

Parents-to-be

• What to expect when expecting
• the Joy of Fatherhood by Marcus Jacob Goodman

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

• My first brother or sister by Monica Hughes-
• The New Baby at your house by Joanna Cole-
• Sophie and the New Baby by Catherine & Laurence Anholt-
• A Baby for Grace by Ian Whybrow

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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

• Mad Cats 1100mAH USB battery charger, Classic Controllers, Wii Zapper

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

• Guitar Hero Dance Dance Revolution Super Smash Bros

Virtual Console Games (100 wii points = $1

• Toe Jam & Earl (800 points), 1080 Snowboarding (1000 points), Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (800 points), Super Street Fighter II (800 points)

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

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Game Review

• Wii sports, Ghost Squad

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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.

Photo: Indi Samarajiva
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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Running Time 26:48
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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 DecoratingPhoto: Kris De Curtis
* Quick DIY Photo Ornaments * Ideas for Creative DIY Decorations * Ornament ideas from Better Homes and Gardens

Topic2: DIY Gifts
* Bake cookies for exchange * Calendars and cards from your photos * Make your own special wrapping paper * Glass Marble Magnets * Homemade Christmas Gifts * DIY Electronics * DIY Christmas ideas for forum

Pop up card ideas
* Tree cards * Angel Card

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Pregnancy Update

Topic 1: Saving money
Inspired by Ascii Atom's post about saving money
* Coupon mom * PriceGrabber * Campusi * NewEgg * DealHack.com * SlickDeals (mobile version) * BargainShare * Dealigg * Keycode * Freshbargains * Fatwallet * BlackFriday.info

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"
* Changing the Present * DonorsChoose * One Laptop per child

• OLPC on wikipedia
• Read to review

• Podcast Donation

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Running Time 21:30

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Topic 1: SMS and the web
* SMS on wikipedia

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: '12756' * 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' * Goog411 with maps

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:
* Remember the milk * Ping Me * Text Memos * AnonTxt * Rssfwd

Txting widgets for websites
* Txtdrop * 4info

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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Updates
* daughter * Using my phone as a modem

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

What is U3/ Portable App?
* U3 from wikipedia * List of Portable Software from wikipedia

_Where to find Portable apps?_

• PortableApps, PortableFreeware , Make Use Of, Loosewire.typepad.com, U3 Shortcut creator

_Recent Podcast/ Blog posts_

• Chris Pirillo, Life Hacker

FACEBOOK QUESTION

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

• Dean Jensen: ClamWin, CCleaner, AutoRuns, and HiJack This
• Joel Peter Anderson: locknote, Life inside one big text file
• Ascii Adam

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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
* Free Webmaster help: WML/WAP Tutorial * W3C: wap Tutorial * C# (sharp) corner: Building a WAP Site * WAP tutor * WAP Simulator

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Running Time: 29:26

More Parenting in 2007 Facebook comments:
Jamie Eschbach, Michael Koppelman,and Rob Walch*

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

BEER BREWING MATT, ASCII ADAM

• Nukey Brown Ale Kit from Northern Brewer
• Homebrewing on Wikipedia

Facebook Question: What is your favorite BEER? Why?

• Kreg Steppe: Weihenstephan HefeweissBier and Stouts
• Michael Koppelman: Summit Extra Pale Ale
• Dean Jensen: New Castle Brown Ale
• Ascii Adam: "Pompous Ass" Beer (our homebrew)
• Joel Peter Anderson: Free beer or a dark beer
• Jamie Eschbach: I used to like Premium Grain Belt, MGD and High Life. Now, none.

Useful homebrewing & beer resources:
* Beer from Wikipedia * Home Brewing Wiki * Brew Watch on Pageflakes

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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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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
* Kneebouncers * babycenter.com * Daily candy Kids

Micheal Koppelman
Dean Jensen form SoHo podcast & Handbell Podcast
* Minnesota Dads At Home

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

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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

• The history behind fireworks for the fourth.
• Wikipedia, Fireworks.com, History.com

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

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

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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

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Updates from previous shows
* Hypermiling

Podcast Recommendations

Eric Larson

• SDR news

• Marketing Edge

• I Connect Dots - Ericast Review

• Future tense

Ascii Adam

• Mad Money Machine

• TFNN -The Tom O'Brien Show

• Online Trading Academy -Vince Rowe

• Vanguard:Plain Talk on Investing

• Make Magazine

Jobs

• Mike Tech show about Resumes and interviews

Topic 1: Fathers day

• Recorded my experiences with my daughter
• New father's day tradition -Handprint shirt

Topic 2:Birthdays

My Birthday

• myspace friend comments

• on this day birthday stuff -Kakorama

Ascii Adam's 25th birthday

Birthday Spectacular

• Last years Rocket Launch

• This years is Coming soon

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Updates

Experiencing some terrible twos
* "Making Children Mind without losing Yours"

Topic 1:Podcast Recommendations
5 Podcast recommendations for my Mom from podcasts that I listen to (work safe/ family friendly) that she might like.
* Mostly Trivial, Rev Tim, The Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd, One Minute How tos, the World Technology podcast

Please send me 5 podcasts that you listen to that you would recommend to her.

Topic2: Being Green part 2
Ascii Adam's comments

Green Expo in Minneapolis

Gas Prices
* National Stop buying Gas day. May 15 * Fuel efficiency + tire air pressure + gas cap + vehicle maintenance -up to date oil changes, repairs

Cleaning Chemicals (brought to my attention from my mom)
* Enzyme based * DIY cleaning-baking soda and water, Newspaper

Memorial Day weekend

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