Peter Kim on the Future of Social Media

Peter Kim on the Future of Social Media

Notes on the future of social media from the 2016 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity presentation by Peter Kim the way it is used now will be gone it will be shoppable. not just viewing and reading text or clicking a link. you can make the purchase immediately. it will be snackable. shorter and more concise content - only a few seconds. So that users can get it, digest it and move on. it will be automated - artificial intelligence (AI) will take over. Higher yields can be gained by utilizing analytics, patterns, etc.... it will be connective. Back to the original purpose of connecting societies; the world. Avoid clutter, interruption and irrelevance....
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Virtual Reality VR 360 Painting with Glen Keane

Virtual Reality VR 360 Painting with Glen Keane

Visual artistry and storytelling is headed in a fantastically new direction with virtual reality (VR) 360 technology. "There's a frustration that I have, wishing that the flatness of the paper would go away, and I could actually dive in." Glen Keane. His flat drawing has become sculptural drawing. Watch his story and how virtual reality (VR) 360 has opened a new world for his creativity. ...
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WWDC Apple Keynote 2016 Notes and Takeaways

WWDC Apple Keynote 2016 Notes and Takeaways

My notes and takeaways from the 2016 Apple World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). Eight years ago the Apple AppStore included 50 apps. Today there are over 2 million apps and there have been over 130 billion downloads. Improving people's lives by creating great products to change the world. Apple is revealing a new focus with four Apple platforms (category defining and world changing): PLATFORMS Watch OS TV OS OSX (macOS) iOS PRODUCT EXPERIENCES Macintosh iPhone iPad Apple Watch Apple TV Watch OS3 will offer access to information more quickly. About 7 times faster than OS2.  An app dock is now available and accessible with a side button.  A control center is available by swiping up from the bottom (like the iPhone). Message updated with smart replies and "scribble" for writing replies.  Activity ring  and numerals watch faces are added.  Swipe to switch watch faces. SOS on the Apple Watch is activated by pushing and holding the watch. Sends emergency call (through cellular services) and notifies emergency contacts....
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Net Neutrality Turns Down Telecom, Cable and Wireless

Net Neutrality Turns Down Telecom, Cable and Wireless

The U.S. Appeals Court upheld Net Neutrality today.  Net Neutrality allows government regulation of telecom, cable and wireless services. Relating to internet service providers (ISPs), the FCC will oversee how they handle web traffic on their networks. This includes allowing the FCC to review consumer complaints against ISPs. Next, the telecom industry will take their fight to the Supreme Court. Consumers, the FCC and internet businesses seemed pleased with the outcome. Click here to read the complete ruling. Click here to read the NPR article....
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Gentleman’s Note #14

Gentleman’s Note #14

Gentleman's Note #14 characteristics I want my son and son-in-law to see and learn by watching me THINK OF HER FIRST Open her door. Allow her to go before you. Think ahead for things she may want or need. Put her happiness before yours. © 2016 Gentleman's Notes: characteristics I want my son and son-in-law to see and learn by watching me by Mark Johnson. All Rights Reserved....
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Virtual Reality to Raise Social Awareness

Virtual Reality to Raise Social Awareness

Check out these examples of how virtual reality (VR) video and technology is being used to help raise social awareness for their causes. VR offers a deeper experience for us to better see and understand the environments and situations taking place in other parts of the world. Project Literacy - M is for Malnutrition Step into Terri's life, and the life of 34 million adults in the U.S. who are unable to accomplish everyday tasks due to illiteracy. Vrse.works - Waves of Grace Liberia has endured the largest Ebola outbreak in history. As communities rebuild, one woman seeks healing through faith. This is the story of Decontee Davis, an Ebola survivor who uses her immunity to care for orphaned children in her village. ...
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Gentleman’s Note #26

Gentleman’s Note #26

Gentleman's Note #26 characteristics I want my son and son-in-law to see and learn by watching me BE HER BEST VALET Today was a scorching hot day in Texas. I knew where her car was parked because we had driven to work at the same location. I had a key, so I told my son, "let's go get your Mom's car, cool it off and take it to her." He was pretty impartial to the idea as he expressed how much more important it was to discuss what happened after she received her car - taking him to the playground. I had inquired to find out when she would be leaving the building. My son and I went to her car, cooled it down and drove to the curb to deliver her car. When your lady is arriving at or departing from a location, be her best valet. Provide the most comfort and safety possible. If she is driving separately from you, always make certain her vehicle is equipped...
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Virtual Reality VR Therapy to Fight Depression

Virtual Reality VR Therapy to Fight Depression

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. It is a leading cause of disability. Jan 28, 2015 Research from UCL and ICREA-University of Barcelon immersive virtual suggests that reality therapy could help people with depression to be less critical and more compassionate towards themselves, reducing depressive symptoms. Click here to read more....
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Remembering Sacrifices for Justice and Freedom

Remembering Sacrifices for Justice and Freedom

Today we remember all of the men and women who gave the lives in the service of our country as the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms that our nation continues to enjoy.  As I skimmed posts and thoughts others were sharing, one in particular caught my attention. It included a short excerpt from President Truman's speech on April 16, 1945 to a joint session of Congress during World War II. "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. Because of these sacrifices, the dawn of justice and freedom throughout the world slowly casts its gleam across the horizon." Memorial Day should remind us that every pursuit for a cause is not accomplished without sacrifice. Right here. Right now. We have this day to continue striving to make a difference for others. It is one of the best ways to attempt repaying the immense debt we owe....
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Bludotone Amp Works

Bludotone Amp Works

Have you heard of Bludotone Amps? Me neither, until I was checking out Jon Herington's (Steely Dan) guitar rig. He use a Bludotone Bludo-Drive. The amps are about as boutique as you can get since each amp is built specifically for the player. From their website: "When you choose a Bludotone you can rest assured that you are not getting any old amp, you are getting an amp that was build JUST FOR YOU! We like to speak to each player, the old fashioned way-over the telephone, before building the amplifier. We ask about your style, Guitars, Choice of speakers (when applicable) and what the "tone you've been hearing in your head" is. Each amplifier is built one-by-one, by hand, by one person start to finish, and we like to have a hands-on personal connection with the player that is getting the amp, sure this way takes longer, and we can produce fewer amps because of it, but after you get your amp...
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