Bernie's World

We moved!

2007-06-11T17:10:00.000-04:00

It totally did not require a Ryder truck! All it took was a hosting account at... well, not an advertiser, so no plug. BUT, you can find my Wordpress blog for Bernies World (same lo-cal content, same chef, just different china) at:

http://worldofbernie.com

The podcast feed is still at http://feeds.feedburner.com/berniesworld

Get back at the jerk kicking your seat

2007-06-02T21:10:00.001-04:00

Regal Theaters is rolling out a new device in their theaters. I can't wait to see this thing in action.

Is the guy behind you talking on his phone? Are those girls in front of you throwing popcorn at their friends? Is the sound out? No problem. Just call the manager using the "Guest Response System" and they will come in a jiffy.

I guess when you have 28 theaters to manage concurrently, you need to enlist a little vigilante corps. Sign me up! Just let that couple in front of me start making out. I'm all over that!

Episode 55- Live to Tape

2007-06-01T12:04:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

I have so many podcasts to edit, I couldn't possibly edit another (see post production note below), so this one will be live to tape. I still have some great podsafe music though!

Songs in this episode:

She's So Amazing- Junior
I Want A Better Life- The Shakes
If This Geek Ruled The World- Geoff Smith
99 Words for Boobs- The FuMP

All music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network
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Outro by Johnne Tuzza

(post production note- leaving my laptop power cable behind at work, I ended up finishing this episode in GarageBand, which I had never done before! All my pre-recorded material was on my laptop, I had trouble getting it to mp3... it was a disaster that took longer to edit than most episodes I'd done previously. The best laid plans...)

When did you last backup your work?

2007-05-27T07:53:00.001-04:00

I'm in the midst of moving my files from my old PC to my new Mac, as well as cleaning off the meager hard drive of the laptop I use for work and recording. It got me thinking of the consequences of not having a good backup.

For those of you who think it could never happen to you, go over and ask the folks at Business 2.0 magazine. They'll tell you it can happen to anyone at any time. They know, having recently lost an entire issue of their magazine prior to printing.

via Techcrunch

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Episode 54- Office for Mac costs HOW MUCH?

2007-05-18T01:01:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

Yeah baby! I got a Mac. The only problem is, all my Mac software is decades old, and I own a few thousand in WINDOWS software. Ah well, what to do? Bad weather continues here in the Northeast, but the sun is out now...

Songs in this episode:

Digg the Code- Geoff Smith
I Have A Song To Sing- Ronnie
Last Of The Superheroes- American Heartbreak
Smoke and Mirrors- Grand Atlantic

All music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network
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Visit payforthepodcast.com- check out the bargains and support the podcast
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Outro by Johnne Tuzza

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Yikes!

2007-05-17T08:48:00.001-04:00

Due to a Feedburner error this morning, I had a moment of heart failure.

It's all good. Feedburner acknowledges the issue, and we can't really complain. I mean, they're free, right? And they've given me nearly 100% uptime, right?

Episode 53- Who The Heck Is Vinny?

2007-05-03T08:15:00.000-04:00

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Show notes:
Peter Parker and Clark Kent? No contest. Bernie's true identity comes out in this episode. The weather is great, the Son's show went well, podcasting may get quiet if the recording industry gets it's way, and the Hot Sauce contest heats up!

Songs in this episode:

Wonderful Tragedy- Grand Atlantic
I Believe- Peter Searcy
Bonnie Jean- Artie Traum
What Was I Thinking?- Junior

Links:

SoundExchange

Episode 52- The Year In Review

2007-04-27T23:09:00.001-04:00

Click the calendar to hear this episode.

Show notes:
It's been a year? I can't believe it! A quick look back at where we've been, closure on Podcamp NYC, the new production schedule, and a contest to win free hot sauce! Songs in this episode:

Panic At The Disco- I Write Sins, Not Tragedies
3 Blind Mice- Call Me Beautiful
Laura Clapp- Let It Rain
Geoff Smith- Set The Music Free

All music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network

Visit All American Hot Sauce- 10% off Coupon Code XX17762007XX
Visit payforthepodcast.com- check out the bargains and support the podcast
Call the voice comment line at (206) 350-FUN 1
email me at bernie (AT) worldofbernie (dot) com
Shownotes are always available at worldofbernie.com
Outro by Johnne Tuzza
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A Gift for You

2007-04-26T14:53:00.000-04:00

I've recently requested and received a coupon code from Suffern Brothers, the makers of All American Hot Sauce. This coupon code entitles you to a 10% discount on your total order, but you have to act fast! It expires at the end of June. The code is XX17762007XX.

Why should you support All American Hot Sauce?

5 different types of Hot Sauce- (Full-Bodied, Mild, Bayou, Southwest, and Northeast)
They come with Free Recipes!
"The All American Hot Sauce, LLC, is a corporation with a conscience. Seven percent of all profits go to organizations that improve the lives of Americans. We currently purchase phone cards for our military. Proceeds from our Bayou-Classic sauce are donated to the Gulf region hit hard by Hurricane Katrina." (from their website)
Cheap and yucky Hot Sauce is easy to find. Quality Hot Sauce, on the other hand, is not.

You 10% discount means you can have the America The Beautiful assortment for $18 instead of $20.

Note: I receive no part of your purchase, but I do receive the satisfaction of supporting a worthy organization, and the metrics to find out who shops from my podcasts!

Sorrow

2007-04-17T13:51:00.001-04:00

Many of the blogs I read are Higher Ed blogs. I am relieved to know you all to be safe and well, but after VA Tech, I'm sure you are somewhat shaken nonetheless.

I'll be praying tonight for you, your colleagues, and your students. My family and I send our love to you and those who suffer today.

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Episode 51- Call Me Noah

2007-04-16T23:42:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

Where is my umbrella? It's raining cats and dogs, the roads are flooded, but at least we have some great podsafe music, including a Podcast World Premiere. Bernie's van broke down again, the company doesn't want to cover it under warranty OR give him a loaner car. Finally, our hearts go out to the parents of the Virginia Tech students terrorized, hurt, or killed today. Songs in this episode:

Q*Ball-Sinking
NoCo- Aloud To Me
The Four Bags- Not Titled
Laura Hughes- Full Of Grace

All music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network
Visit payforthepodcast.com- check out the bargains and support the podcast
Call the voice comment line at (206) 350-FUN 1
email me at bernie (AT) worldofbernie (dot) com
Shownotes are always available at worldofbernie.com
Outro by Johnne Tuzza
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NOTE: Podshow appears to be having a DNS refresh issue, so I may be late posting the audio. I'll do the band links later. Sorry guys!

Episode 50- Podcamp NYC

2007-04-11T15:24:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

Bernie is on his way home from the opening event of Podcamp NYC. There are probably a few too many drinks involved, but it's clearly an exciting time in the history of Bernies World. Vinny met all kinds of cool folks at the Networking Party at Slate, including Brother Love! Bernie compares "old school marketing" to podcasting. Oh, and what the hell is a podcamp? Songs in this episode:

Push- Brother Love
Foot in Your Door- Geoff Smith
I Know You're There- Matthew Ebel
Girlfriends Ghost- Sophia Ramos

Podcamp NYC- An Epiphany at Easter?

2007-04-08T23:20:00.001-04:00

"like, this one time... at Podcamp..."

So I went to Podcamp NYC hoping I would learn some things and meet some people. I did, and I did. I want to give all of the life-changing people I met the time and credit they deserve, and will certainly do so in time. Right now, however, I continue to process the sessions that caused me to think. I mean, REALLY think.

As I look back on 49 episodes of Bernies World, 12 episodes of Digital Father and 6 episodes of Podcast for Educators, I realize that I have some changes I need to make. Changes I want to make. Changes for the better, I hope, but changes that may affect the nature of the blogs and podcasts I have been doing for the past year. What makes this so challenging is the fact that these creations are my children. I created them. I'm attached to them in many ways. They are a part of me and are at their core my soul bared to you.

Further complicating the matter is you, dear reader and listener. Many of you have been with me for a long time. You have come to expect certain things of me, and change risks the future of our relationship. I value your time and caring feedback, and I feel I may betray you if I make changes.

And so, dear friends, though you favor me by being here, I ask yet another favor. As things here at the blog and podcast evolve in the near future (and always), I wish for you to share your feelings. Let me know what you like, and what you wish were different. When things don't work, please yell. When things get better, please cheer. My goal of 52 podcast episodes may be tough, but with one nearly ready to post, I will get there!

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Episode 49- Holy Thursday!

2007-04-06T01:15:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

It's Holy Thursday (really) and Bernie is on his way to and from his church music job. Does he preserve harmony in the household, or does he attempt to direct his wife? Hmmm. Also, Bernie is not the guy to use his free time productively. Well, of course not- he's a podcaster!

Waking Up In The Neighborhood- Planet of Women
Topless Girl- Oland
Silver Streak- Rich and Royal
Drive Away- Matthew Ebel

Technorati Tags: podsafe, church, easter, choir, music

Desktop Meme

2007-04-02T09:38:00.000-04:00

I was over at StyleyGeeks site and took in the desktop meme. So, here's mine.
I've had photo's for a while, but it gets so cluttered, and photo's make it hard to find what you want. I created the stripes last night, and thene saw this meme.

I showed you mine- now you have to show me yours!

Episode 48- You Don't Need an iPod!

2007-03-31T00:13:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

You really don't need an iPod to listen to my show- just click the player on the side, or click the Direct Link and your computer will play it! The Easter Break starts today! There's a week of church gigs, a chance to get out of the office, and a possible live Bernies World using Talkshoe. Bernie also freaked out the kids this week with Twittervision, IP Tracking, and your Amazon Shopping list is public, so you better remove that copy of Sex - Madonna Music in this episode:

You Don't Need and iPod- Uncle Seth
Quit My Day Job- Geoff Smith
OK James- The Four Bags
His DVD- Gilly Slinn

Episode 47- Sunshine!

2007-03-28T00:50:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

Is it Spring already? Bernie was locked inside all morning, but he got a little sunshine in the afternoon and is sharing it with you. The Son is doing a musical, Scoble pointed me to an incident of concern on the internet, and BRUCE! Music in this episode:

No Place for Happiness- JetVicious
Walk With You- John Keenan
This Time- Ginnicide
Broken Radio- Jesse Malin with Bruce Springsteen

A Sad Day

2007-03-26T17:19:00.001-04:00

A Sad Man

Originally uploaded by colinpeddle.

Update: I'm taking the links out of the last 3 posts, because Kathy has stated she now has more trouble than she could have hoped for. That's not why I did this. It's a shame that a few jerks have to be this way, but it's not for me to decide.

Kathy- I'm sorry. You didn't ask to be the poster child for internet safety. You wrote to tell your readers why you were canceling some speaking engagements. I wish you the best in whatever you do.

Update: This is a fairly lively topic. I cross posted on Digital Father, and I will continue the conversation there. I feel it's a better forum for this discussion, but I wanted everyone to know about it. Please drop by to keep up.

I feel very passionate about freedoms. Freedom to worship. Freedom from fear. Freedom of speech.

However, there are certain types of speech that are not protected. I just read an entry on Creating Passionate Users about Kathy, who had to cancel a number of public appearances because she received death threats on her blog.

Oh my God! These were not your run of the mill "I don't like what you write" kind of responses. These were planned, detailed, BACKED UP WITH VISUAL EXAMPLES (!!) threats. Who wakes up in the morning and says "today I think I'll photoshop a noose into a picture and post it on the internet'?

I can't believe this could happen. Of course, I do, because I have met these people in all walks of life. But I've come to feel so free here. Saying what I think. Linking to other blogs when I find something cute and funny. Guess what? That might be one cute and funny post in between hateful, disgusting rants. That apparently may have been the case here. Jeanne Sessums may have linked the the blog that spawned this disgusting rant.

As a lesson to us all, tread carefully in this new world. Stop by Kathy's site while you are out and about and lend your support. I've stayed home for many reasons. I've been tired. I've been embarrassed. I've been angry. I've even been afraid of terrorists.

I've never had to be afraid because I wrote a blog. God help us all.

Episode 46- All A-Twitter

2007-03-24T23:55:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:

Bernie is totally hooked on Twitter and Tumblr. Mom's big birthday bash is tonight. Big plans for Digital Father Podcast. I'm going to Podcamp NYC. Music in this episode:

Dead Penguin- 3 Blind Mice
Nobody's Watching- Steve Swanson
Inertia- Cat Jahnke
Mine Again- Black Lab

Bum Rush the Charts NOW!

2007-03-22T15:24:00.000-04:00

It's time. Let's show the Media Giants that we can influence decisions in new ways, using new media. Click the fist below to purchase "Mine Again" by Black Lab. Support a band that got rooked by not one but two record labels, sponsor scholarships, and make a statement on behalf of blogging, podcasting, and non-traditional media.

Update: We came, we saw, we rushed. Click the fist to get the latest news on how we did!

New Web Tools

2007-03-21T21:09:00.000-04:00

I've become particularly enamored of a couple of tools lately, and they've both shown up here. I though I would tell you about them and why I like them.

Twitter is generally an IM tool, but I've been using it just as a fun tool to add to the blog. I can quickly post what I'm doing, where I am, or what I'm thinking. It's instantly added to the feed, and made available on the Twitter Public Timeline. It has an RSS feed of your "tweets", the "tweeting" of your friends, or someone you're stalking! Join up and you can appear on the Bernie Feed. Oh, and real people tell me it's an addictive IM tool, where you and your friends can "tweet" one another with just a few shortcuts.

Tumblr was a complete waste of time, as far as I could see at first blush. Then I tried it. I'm using it now to do the stuff del.icio.us used to do for me. As a blogger, I read a few hundred posts each day. Some of them are cool enough to share, but don't require anything more than a note to you that says "look at this." I hate it when my blog has short posts. I don't want Bernies World to be less, I want more. How do I get those little, funny things out to you, though? I tried the del.icio.us feed, but it's kind of blah. Tumblr to the rescue.

Tumblr is not for anything more than a graphic, a link, or a video. You can add a comment if you want, but it's not necessary. What makes Tumblr work so well is the fact that it's so very easy to add a post. You drag a "Share on Tumblr" button to your button bar, and when you land on a page you want to share, you click. Tumblr makes a pretty good guess of what you want to add and gets your post jump-started. If there are multiple pictures on the page, it allows you to choose which one you want to blog. Tumblr, by the way, will accept your RSS feeds, so you could easily feed your blog, podcast, Twitter, and whatever else you want and make it a one-stop location for sharing. I will blog about Tumblr over at the Podcast For Educators because I have some great ideas as to how it can work for teachers.

These tools each meet different needs, but they are both cool in a Web 2.0 way. If you want me to see what you're doing with these tools, let me know. I won't IM (I can't justify the $$$) but I will tweet you on the web. And I'll Tumblr everything I think you might like.

Episode 45- The Nor'easter

2007-03-18T18:00:00.001-04:00

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Show notes:
It's a giant snow storm, and Bernie has to walk to the grocery store to pick up some stuff. Join him as he trudges a half mile to the store and back. Music in this episode:

Man Down- Steve Stellavato
Battesimo Del Fuoco (which translates to "Baptism By Fire")- The Dear Hunter
Write Him A Letter- Paul Castle
Unlikely Messenger- Brett Mikels

10 Weird Things About Me

2007-03-17T20:19:00.001-04:00

I got tagged by The Contessa, and never got around to responding, but I have a few minutes to catch up on links and blogs. So here they are- 10 Weird Things About Me!

I was a School Safety Patrol Sergeant in Bluefield Elementary School when I was in 6th Grade.
My parents were divorced, and I was home alone frequently. As a result, I do not like being home without the T.V. on, even now.
I took 7 years of dance lessons, and worked at the dance studio when I was younger.
My mom went away on vacation once when I was 18, and I stole her standard-shift Ford Fiesta to go to work. I did not know how to drive it at the time, and had only a Learners Permit.
I held the record for truancy and cutting in my Middle and High Schools.
As a result of #5, I do not have a traditional High School Diploma.I got an Equivalency Diploma at age 21.
When my wife and I bought our house, most of my high school friends blew off the housewarming to go to a party in D.C. We had a giant fight and I don't really speak to them anymore (with the single exception of Peet Fointed).
I have been fired from 4 jobs in my life.
I was driving home from a friends wedding and hit a guard rail when a bottle of windshield washer fluid fell over in the car. Everyone else thinks I fell asleep behind the wheel.
At one point in high school, I dated a girl one year older than me. The girl I had dated previously had been her babysitter, 11 years older than me.

I would say, even for my long-term friends, that there is at least one thing on this list you didn't know. I'll not tag anyone else since most of my close friends were tagged already. However, if you read this and choose yourself, leave comment here and consider yourself tagged!

Snow Storm = Link Storm

2007-03-16T07:09:00.000-04:00

Snow is not the only thing accumulating here at the farm. Links have been accumulating in my del.icio.us account forever, it seems. I thought it about time to get out the shovel and share.

Add This- A one-stop button for your readers. Add this to your blog, podcast, or website and users get a single, easy to find button for whatever bookmarking tool they choose. They have a feed tool as well!
Comcast Customer Uses "Unlimited Service" Excessively, Gets Disconnected For A Year- Spending too much time on YouTube? Watch out! You may get banned.
Domain Name Scoop- Get all your stats in one place.
Free Culture- A simple yet masterful presentation on creativity by Lawrence Lessig.
How-To Fix an iPod that Won’t Boot- I have been through three 20gb ipods, and there comes a time when one has to say "enough is too much!" I tried this fix. It worked. Not for the faint-hearted.
Line Rider- Kill an entire day playing this game. Create your own virtual sledding hill, and watch our intrepid test pilot shatter himself into little tiny pieces as you desperately scramble to remember your HS physics.
Masterpieces Or Fakes? The Joyce Hatto Scandal- If you missed this, you have to read it. Husband, so in love with sick wife, steals the music of others to make her life. Original Story- The Evidence- The Apology.
Non-Newtonian And Ferro Fluid?!?- If you've ever put together corn starch and water, you HAVE to see this video.
Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools- I first found the Sweater Stone here, then the Back Buddy. I love this type of stuff. So does Kevin. So will you.
Tech Support in Medieval Times- No explanation required. Just laugh aloud with me.

That's ten. Enough for now.

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Content and Comment Policies

2007-03-15T22:13:00.001-04:00

Since Creative Commons has published a new license (3.0), I decided it might be a good idea to create some policies here, just for the sake of having them. I don't expect I'll need them, but one never knows.

Creating content is a complicated process. While there are some great copyright and comment policies on the 'net, I like to adhere to a few simple ideas.

When I Build on The Works of Others: To bring you news, I must occasionally refer to other blogs, podcasts, and online resources. As I would expect others to respect my work, I attempt to respect yours as well. As such, if you believe I have not properly attributed works to you, please feel contact me using the information below. I will do my best to comply with your requests in a timely manner. There is no need for C letters, angry posts, or flaming comments.
When You Use My Works: The original works I create here are mine to share, and I give you license to borrow. This blog, podcast and other original content are protected under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. You are free under that license to Share and/or Remix the work, provided that you attribute the original work to me. Please do not imply that I endorse your work unless I have specifically done so. You may request my endorsement by contacting me using the information below.
My Authority: I'm a smart guy, but not that smart. You should neither accept my word as gospel nor dismiss it as hogwash. Please use it as one of a variety of sources, most of which are readily accessible on the internet. Isn't that how you got here in the first place?
Comments: Blogs and podcasts are meant to be interactive. You are welcome to participate by adding written comments to the blog/shownotes, emailing me, or calling and leaving voice comments. I welcome discourse of all types. However, I do reserve the right to delete comments that are inappropriate or offensive. I shall be the sole arbiter of comments, but as a rule, those comments that will be deleted would be discriminatory, racist, sexist, or clearly spam. I do not delete comments solely because they offer contrary points of view. In fact, I welcome them.
Tone: Blogs and podcasts can easily be misconstrued because they lack facial expression, body language, and sometimes context. If you find yourself on the uncomfortable end of the tone of any content here, please feel free to say so. I will try to be considerate of such concerns in future posts.
Affiliations: I love blogging and podcasting. I do it for my own enjoyment and the enjoyment and information of others. You should know these things about my works:

What I write is not sanctioned by my employer, nor should any content be considered the opinion or policy of my employer.
I do not receive direct compensation from any vendor whose products I review or endorse.
I could be convinced to write on your behalf. However, if I do I will disclose such affiliation clearly within the content.

Affiliate and Associate Fees: I do have Affiliate and Associate accounts. Occasionally the links on the site will send you to a sales site from which I receive a fee if you complete a purchase. Under no circumstances are you charged a premium by using these links. In fact, you may receive a discount. However, you are under no obligation to make purchases for content, nor do I require recompense for content.

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