11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Fireworks testing at EPCOT
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The forums at wdwMagic.com have a thread discussing the recent fireworks testing during the night at EPCOT. Some people think this might mean a change to Illuminations is coming, but others think Disney is just testing for other reasons. Illuminations is getting a little "long in the tooth" so a change might be a good thing, or not. I often wondered when they tested fireworks. Maybe it's odd that we don't hear more about it.
More Additional Angles Added!
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Two additional angles (side view pictured at left and back view) have been made available for Dug, from Disney/Pixar's Up!
This new angle really captures Dug's personality!
Joining the previously released sculpture of Carl and Russell this heartwarming Up sculpture depicts Dug’s exuberant eagerness right down to the tip of his tail.
'Proud Pooch' sculpted by Jacqueline Perreault Gonzales is Limited to Production Year 2012.
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This new angle really captures Dug's personality!
Joining the previously released sculpture of Carl and Russell this heartwarming Up sculpture depicts Dug’s exuberant eagerness right down to the tip of his tail.
'Proud Pooch' sculpted by Jacqueline Perreault Gonzales is Limited to Production Year 2012.
Blast Off With Two New Angles of Storefront Spaceship!
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Two additional angles (above and below)have been made available of Lilo and Stitch taking you on their space adventure in this storefront spaceship!
These two additional angles give you a good idea of the detail of this piece plus the vibrant color palette used. The piece is not only a fun piece but has a really cool retro feel to it.
In celebration of the unconventionally classic animated feature’s 10th Anniversary, this colorful sculpture rockets Lilo and her out-ofthis-world friend to new heights of lovability.
'Storefront Spaceship' sculpted by Bruce Lau is a Numbered Limited Edition of 750.
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Two additional angles (above and below)have been made available of Lilo and Stitch taking you on their space adventure in this storefront spaceship!
These two additional angles give you a good idea of the detail of this piece plus the vibrant color palette used. The piece is not only a fun piece but has a really cool retro feel to it.
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'Storefront Spaceship' sculpted by Bruce Lau is a Numbered Limited Edition of 750.
Summer Releases Starting to Ship!
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The Summer 2012 Releases have started to arrive at retailers and have begun to ship!
Four of the five releases announced last Monday are reported to be enroute to collectors:
The Summer 2012 Releases have started to arrive at retailers and have begun to ship!Four of the five releases announced last Monday are reported to be enroute to collectors:
- Donald on Train ("Backyard Whistle Stop") - Limited to Production Year 2012.
- Lilo & Stitch ("Storefront Spaceship") - Numbered Limited Edition (NLE) of 750.
- Maleficent ("Sinister Sorceress") - Numbered Limited Edition (NLE) of 750.
- Dug ("Proud Pooch)" - Limited to Production Year 2012.
D23's Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration Details
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D23’sEPCOT 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT, COMMEMORATES
TheOfficial Disney Fan Club Salutes Three Decades of Epcot on Sept. 30, 2012,
BURBANK, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – Hailedas the most groundbreaking theme park of its time, Epcot marks its 30th anniversaryon Oct. 1, 2012, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is preparing a uniquecelebration of one of Disney’s crowning achievements.
On Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, D23’s Epcot 30th AnniversaryCelebration will whisk D23 Members backto a time touted as when “the 21st century begins”—those early Epcot years whenguests first marveled at “Astuter Computers,” “Smellitzers,” and the novelty of“riding on sunshine,” and were awed by a massive geodesic sphere called Spaceship Earth.
This journey to yesteryear, the future,and around the world takes place one day only: on Sunday, Sept.30, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. inside Epcot (Parkadmission is required and not included in the event ticket price). Each D23Member may bring up to three guests.
“When Epcot openedin 1982 it was a monumental achievement and its opening was an unforgettablemoment for Disney fans everywhere,” says Steven Clark, head of D23. “We knowour members have a deep passion for this park, and we’re producing a memorableexperience that lets our members relive some of their favorite Epcot shows and attractionsof the past while experiencing the incredible Epcot legacy that continuestoday.”
D23’s Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration will offer the most detailed look at thedesign, development, and evolution of Epcot ever presented by The Walt DisneyCompany and will include rare andnever-before-seen artwork; film and video footage and photos; along with anumber of pioneers of Epcot, including such Disney Imagineers, Legends, andEpcot luminaries as Marty Sklar (exclusive pre-taped presentation), TonyBaxter, Ron Schneider, Charlie Ridgway, Ron Logan, Bill Sullivan, Bob Garner,Jason Surrell, Jason Grandt, Alex Wright, Duncan Dickson, and Steve Taylor.
Tickets will be availablefor purchase on June 21 at 10a.m. on D23.com. There are two levels of D23 Member participation:
World Key level admission is $185 per guest andincludes:
PresentationsInclude:
· Hoorayfor the 21st Century –Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering Principal Creative ExecutiveMarty Sklar joins D23 guests via a virtual presentation, where we see and hearwhat it was like to work with Walt Disney on his original vision for anExperiemental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Along the way, learn aboutMarty’s favorite memories working on the EPCOT Center project with a team ofpassionate Imagineers.
PresentationsInclude:
· Hoorayfor the 21st Century –Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering Principal Creative ExecutiveMarty Sklar joins D23 guests via a virtual presentation, where we see and hearwhat it was like to work with Walt Disney on his original vision for an ExperimentalPrototype Community of Tomorrow. Along the way, learn about Marty’s favoritememories working on the EPCOT Center project with a team of passionateImagineers.
· TheMusic of EPCOT Center –Some of Epcot’s most passionate fans agree that the park’s soundtrack hascreated one of its most lasting legacies that continue to help “makin’memories” around the world. Join Disney historians and songwriters as weexplore the incredible world of Epcot music, celebrating the talents of suchEpcot songwriters and composers as Bob Moline, Richard M. and Robert B.Sherman, George Wilkins, Buddy Baker, X. Atencio, Peter Stougaard, RussellBrower, Edo Guidotti and others who have left a permanent musical mark on thepark’s creative legacy. Along the way, hear stories about the recordingsessions, learn about some fascinating alternate versions of some of yourfavorite melodies, and sing along to your favorite Epcot tunes!
· “We Can Do It!” – Disney Legends and EPCOT Centercreators review the immense challenge that loomed ahead of them when bringingEpcot to reality in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Guests will hear stories oftrips to foreign countries to secure participants in the World Showcaseconcept, what life was like inside the largest private construction project inthe world, and how they readied its highly anticipated opening day.
· “We’ve Just Begun to Dream” – Join Disney Legend Ron Logan andother key Disney entertainment veterans as they reminisce about the officialEPCOT Center opening festivities that remain among the most elaborate Disneyhas ever staged. This presentation will include rare footage from the grandopenings of various Future World and World Showcase pavilions, which were heldthroughout October 1982.
· “Looking Back at Tomorrow” – Few Epcot visitors, even its mostavid fans, realize The Land pavilion was almost called “Harvest Tomorrow” orthat Figment was slated to co-host an “Images & Imagination” pavilion with “ProfessorMarvel.” With recently discovered materials from the Walt Disney Archives, joinDisney archivists as they examine how the “dreamers and doers” developedfavorite Epcot attractions of the past including Horizons, Journey into Imagination, Kitchen Kabaret, World of Motion, the Astuter Computer Revue, and theoriginal Universe of Energy.
· “The EPCOT Center That Never Was” – Using rare concept artwork, guestswill glimpse what it was like to design Epcot with Walt Disney Imagineering SeniorVice President Tony Baxter, designer and producer for several beloved Epcotpavilions, and explore early versions of Epcot attractions that never made itoff the drawing board.
· “Imagineering Epcot: An ExtraPerceptiveClose-upOfThings – Fans of wall-to-wall carpeting andleapfrog fountains unite! Disney Imagineers Jason Surrell, Jason Grandt, andAlex Wright return with a humorous exploration of the details that make Epcotso unique. From miniature gardens to massive buildings (and every internationalfood and beverage offering in between), they’ll show what makes Future Worldand World Showcase like no place else on earth.
More details aboutthe program and tickets for D23’s EPCOT 30th ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION can be found online at www.D23.com.
D23’sEPCOT 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT, COMMEMORATES
TheOfficial Disney Fan Club Salutes Three Decades of Epcot on Sept. 30, 2012,
BURBANK, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – Hailedas the most groundbreaking theme park of its time, Epcot marks its 30th anniversaryon Oct. 1, 2012, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is preparing a uniquecelebration of one of Disney’s crowning achievements.
On Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, D23’s Epcot 30th AnniversaryCelebration will whisk D23 Members backto a time touted as when “the 21st century begins”—those early Epcot years whenguests first marveled at “Astuter Computers,” “Smellitzers,” and the novelty of“riding on sunshine,” and were awed by a massive geodesic sphere called Spaceship Earth.
This journey to yesteryear, the future,and around the world takes place one day only: on Sunday, Sept.30, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. inside Epcot (Parkadmission is required and not included in the event ticket price). Each D23Member may bring up to three guests.
“When Epcot openedin 1982 it was a monumental achievement and its opening was an unforgettablemoment for Disney fans everywhere,” says Steven Clark, head of D23. “We knowour members have a deep passion for this park, and we’re producing a memorableexperience that lets our members relive some of their favorite Epcot shows and attractionsof the past while experiencing the incredible Epcot legacy that continuestoday.”D23’s Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration will offer the most detailed look at thedesign, development, and evolution of Epcot ever presented by The Walt DisneyCompany and will include rare andnever-before-seen artwork; film and video footage and photos; along with anumber of pioneers of Epcot, including such Disney Imagineers, Legends, andEpcot luminaries as Marty Sklar (exclusive pre-taped presentation), TonyBaxter, Ron Schneider, Charlie Ridgway, Ron Logan, Bill Sullivan, Bob Garner,Jason Surrell, Jason Grandt, Alex Wright, Duncan Dickson, and Steve Taylor.
Tickets will be availablefor purchase on June 21 at 10a.m. on D23.com. There are two levels of D23 Member participation:
World Key level admission is $185 per guest andincludes:
PresentationsInclude:
· Hoorayfor the 21st Century –Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering Principal Creative ExecutiveMarty Sklar joins D23 guests via a virtual presentation, where we see and hearwhat it was like to work with Walt Disney on his original vision for anExperiemental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Along the way, learn aboutMarty’s favorite memories working on the EPCOT Center project with a team ofpassionate Imagineers.
PresentationsInclude:
· Hoorayfor the 21st Century –Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering Principal Creative ExecutiveMarty Sklar joins D23 guests via a virtual presentation, where we see and hearwhat it was like to work with Walt Disney on his original vision for an ExperimentalPrototype Community of Tomorrow. Along the way, learn about Marty’s favoritememories working on the EPCOT Center project with a team of passionateImagineers.
· TheMusic of EPCOT Center –Some of Epcot’s most passionate fans agree that the park’s soundtrack hascreated one of its most lasting legacies that continue to help “makin’memories” around the world. Join Disney historians and songwriters as weexplore the incredible world of Epcot music, celebrating the talents of suchEpcot songwriters and composers as Bob Moline, Richard M. and Robert B.Sherman, George Wilkins, Buddy Baker, X. Atencio, Peter Stougaard, RussellBrower, Edo Guidotti and others who have left a permanent musical mark on thepark’s creative legacy. Along the way, hear stories about the recordingsessions, learn about some fascinating alternate versions of some of yourfavorite melodies, and sing along to your favorite Epcot tunes!
· “We Can Do It!” – Disney Legends and EPCOT Centercreators review the immense challenge that loomed ahead of them when bringingEpcot to reality in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Guests will hear stories oftrips to foreign countries to secure participants in the World Showcaseconcept, what life was like inside the largest private construction project inthe world, and how they readied its highly anticipated opening day.
· “We’ve Just Begun to Dream” – Join Disney Legend Ron Logan andother key Disney entertainment veterans as they reminisce about the officialEPCOT Center opening festivities that remain among the most elaborate Disneyhas ever staged. This presentation will include rare footage from the grandopenings of various Future World and World Showcase pavilions, which were heldthroughout October 1982.
· “Looking Back at Tomorrow” – Few Epcot visitors, even its mostavid fans, realize The Land pavilion was almost called “Harvest Tomorrow” orthat Figment was slated to co-host an “Images & Imagination” pavilion with “ProfessorMarvel.” With recently discovered materials from the Walt Disney Archives, joinDisney archivists as they examine how the “dreamers and doers” developedfavorite Epcot attractions of the past including Horizons, Journey into Imagination, Kitchen Kabaret, World of Motion, the Astuter Computer Revue, and theoriginal Universe of Energy.
· “The EPCOT Center That Never Was” – Using rare concept artwork, guestswill glimpse what it was like to design Epcot with Walt Disney Imagineering SeniorVice President Tony Baxter, designer and producer for several beloved Epcotpavilions, and explore early versions of Epcot attractions that never made itoff the drawing board.
· “Imagineering Epcot: An ExtraPerceptiveClose-upOfThings – Fans of wall-to-wall carpeting andleapfrog fountains unite! Disney Imagineers Jason Surrell, Jason Grandt, andAlex Wright return with a humorous exploration of the details that make Epcotso unique. From miniature gardens to massive buildings (and every internationalfood and beverage offering in between), they’ll show what makes Future Worldand World Showcase like no place else on earth.
More details aboutthe program and tickets for D23’s EPCOT 30th ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION can be found online at www.D23.com.
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Online Video's Massive Growth -- You Want Data Points? I Got 'Em!
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Online video -- finally -- truly is multi-screen. Anytime. Anywhere. On demand.
Here are some undeniable powerful stats that demonstrate how fast and massively online video growth is happening right now:
-- the number of U.S. households that watch online video on TV sets is now up to 32.1 million -- nearly 50% more than same time last year (when that number was 24.8 million) (SOURCE: Forrester)
-- by 2016, over-the-top (OTT) and streamed video services will be worth $11 billion and will overtake spending for current cable TV subscriptions (SOURCE: PwC)
-- the number of online video consumers worldwide will double by 2016, growing from 792 million last year to 1.5 billion users (SOURCE: Cisco)
-- for the first time ever, long-form video (i.e., over 10 minutes in length) represents the majority of all online videos viewed, meaning that consumers are now certainly very comfortable watching full-length movies, TV shows and sports online (SOURCE: Ooyala)
Is that enough for you? Want more?
We got 'em all at (CAUTION BLATANT PLUG ALERT) Sorenson Media. We are right in the thick of it all -- since every single video you see online must be transformed/optimized for delivery to your relevant screen. And, due to this massive growth in online video (which is still in its very early innings), we are increasingly seeing these video workflows (in which this transformation occurs) moving to the Cloud. We have led that charge, and we intend to continue to be leaders in providing leading Cloud-based video workflow/transcoding solutions.
Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
Here are some undeniable powerful stats that demonstrate how fast and massively online video growth is happening right now:
-- the number of U.S. households that watch online video on TV sets is now up to 32.1 million -- nearly 50% more than same time last year (when that number was 24.8 million) (SOURCE: Forrester)
-- by 2016, over-the-top (OTT) and streamed video services will be worth $11 billion and will overtake spending for current cable TV subscriptions (SOURCE: PwC)
-- the number of online video consumers worldwide will double by 2016, growing from 792 million last year to 1.5 billion users (SOURCE: Cisco)
-- for the first time ever, long-form video (i.e., over 10 minutes in length) represents the majority of all online videos viewed, meaning that consumers are now certainly very comfortable watching full-length movies, TV shows and sports online (SOURCE: Ooyala)
Is that enough for you? Want more?
We got 'em all at (CAUTION BLATANT PLUG ALERT) Sorenson Media. We are right in the thick of it all -- since every single video you see online must be transformed/optimized for delivery to your relevant screen. And, due to this massive growth in online video (which is still in its very early innings), we are increasingly seeing these video workflows (in which this transformation occurs) moving to the Cloud. We have led that charge, and we intend to continue to be leaders in providing leading Cloud-based video workflow/transcoding solutions.
Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
Ooyala's New $35 Million Round Underscores Accelerating International Demand for Video Enabling Solutions
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Ooyala is one of the leading online video platforms (OVPs). We here at Sorenson Media know them well. We respect them. And, we congratulate them in raising an additional $35 million in funding, which brings Ooyala's total financing to date to an incredible $80 million.
That massive sum rivals the total financing "take" of $100 million by OVP grand-daddy Brightcove (which successfully went public earlier this year and still trades at about a 7X multiple of its trailing 2011 revenues).
Ooyala's latest development -- together with Brightcove's recent IPO -- underscores the critical foundational and increasingly strategic role played by video enabling technology, given the massive growth of online video and an increasingly complex multi-screen video delivery world. After all, Australian telco giant Telstra led the latest financing for Ooyala (and now enjoys a seat on its board).
As I recently wrote, we too at Sorenson Media have operate our own OVP known as "Sorenson 360." And, it is unlike any other, precisely because it has uniquely expanded capabilities -- primarily its seamless integration with our award-winning video transcoding solutions (Sorenson Squeeze, Squeeze Server -- both in the Cloud and on premise -- as well as hybrid implementations). Our Sorenson Media "quality" story also is an important differentiator.
To fully understand our differentiated story, click here to read this earlier post "All OVPs Are Not Created Equal").Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
That massive sum rivals the total financing "take" of $100 million by OVP grand-daddy Brightcove (which successfully went public earlier this year and still trades at about a 7X multiple of its trailing 2011 revenues).
Ooyala's latest development -- together with Brightcove's recent IPO -- underscores the critical foundational and increasingly strategic role played by video enabling technology, given the massive growth of online video and an increasingly complex multi-screen video delivery world. After all, Australian telco giant Telstra led the latest financing for Ooyala (and now enjoys a seat on its board).
As I recently wrote, we too at Sorenson Media have operate our own OVP known as "Sorenson 360." And, it is unlike any other, precisely because it has uniquely expanded capabilities -- primarily its seamless integration with our award-winning video transcoding solutions (Sorenson Squeeze, Squeeze Server -- both in the Cloud and on premise -- as well as hybrid implementations). Our Sorenson Media "quality" story also is an important differentiator.
To fully understand our differentiated story, click here to read this earlier post "All OVPs Are Not Created Equal").Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
My Summer Beach House -- We Are GIVERS
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We're having an amazing summer in San Diego so far -- blazing sun, beautiful weather. Two years ago, not so much -- we were summer-less. 180 degree difference.
I've taken advantage of it with "Beach House" -- and we are "Givers." Two great bands -- "Beach House" and "GIVERS" -- and two great soundtracks for the summer.
First up -- the band Beach House and its mesmerizing new album "Bloom." This is great music to chill out by at your, well, beach house (if you are lucky enough to have one or have a friend who has one) (as they say, you never know how many friends you have until you own a beach house -- I saw this stitched into a pillow at a friend's beach house in Del Mar and wasn't sure if they pulled it out for my benefit). Stand-out tracks from "Bloom" include "Myth," "New Year," and "Lazuli." As I pointed out in a previous post, you will find yourself pressing repeat ... over ... and over ... and over again.
For something completely different -- and true upbeat beach summer-time music -- check out the brilliant young band GIVERS and their equally brilliant album "In Light." There is not a mediocre song in the bunch. Stand-out tracks include, well all of them -- but if I need to choose only 3, check out "Up Up Up" (the album's first single), "Ceiling of Plankton" (second single), and "Atlantic." I discovered this band at this year's Jazz Fest in New Orleans -- trust me, they are the real deal.
The perfect soundtracks for your upcoming 4th of July holiday.
Is this a digital media post? Depending on your definition. Both albums can be streamed on Rhapsody and other streaming services. And, in any event, my blog's tagline prominently includes my passion for music. So there it is ....Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
We're having an amazing summer in San Diego so far -- blazing sun, beautiful weather. Two years ago, not so much -- we were summer-less. 180 degree difference.
I've taken advantage of it with "Beach House" -- and we are "Givers." Two great bands -- "Beach House" and "GIVERS" -- and two great soundtracks for the summer.
First up -- the band Beach House and its mesmerizing new album "Bloom." This is great music to chill out by at your, well, beach house (if you are lucky enough to have one or have a friend who has one) (as they say, you never know how many friends you have until you own a beach house -- I saw this stitched into a pillow at a friend's beach house in Del Mar and wasn't sure if they pulled it out for my benefit). Stand-out tracks from "Bloom" include "Myth," "New Year," and "Lazuli." As I pointed out in a previous post, you will find yourself pressing repeat ... over ... and over ... and over again.
For something completely different -- and true upbeat beach summer-time music -- check out the brilliant young band GIVERS and their equally brilliant album "In Light." There is not a mediocre song in the bunch. Stand-out tracks include, well all of them -- but if I need to choose only 3, check out "Up Up Up" (the album's first single), "Ceiling of Plankton" (second single), and "Atlantic." I discovered this band at this year's Jazz Fest in New Orleans -- trust me, they are the real deal.
The perfect soundtracks for your upcoming 4th of July holiday.
Is this a digital media post? Depending on your definition. Both albums can be streamed on Rhapsody and other streaming services. And, in any event, my blog's tagline prominently includes my passion for music. So there it is ....Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
The Power of Great Customer Support
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Great customer support -- such a simple concept -- yet so few get it right.
Apple is one of those that do -- at least at the retail level. Today's TechCrunch features a great analysis that shows how Apple commits to hiring in-store specialists at certain constant proportions as compared with its retail traffic. And, the halo effects of doing so are noteworthy as well, as these specialists have millions of direct customer "touches" each and every day to spread the Apple gospel even further.
Customer support is one of those critical things that we take very seriously at Sorenson Media. Each and every Sorenson Media customer has direct access to our crack Support team via phone, email, live chat, and forums. And, trust me, our Support team is comprised of specialists who know our products inside and out -- with a deep understanding of our technology.
A focus on Support is one reason that our company's products have the legacy of trust that we have had for years.
We don't always get it right. But, we certainly try ...Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
Apple is one of those that do -- at least at the retail level. Today's TechCrunch features a great analysis that shows how Apple commits to hiring in-store specialists at certain constant proportions as compared with its retail traffic. And, the halo effects of doing so are noteworthy as well, as these specialists have millions of direct customer "touches" each and every day to spread the Apple gospel even further.
Customer support is one of those critical things that we take very seriously at Sorenson Media. Each and every Sorenson Media customer has direct access to our crack Support team via phone, email, live chat, and forums. And, trust me, our Support team is comprised of specialists who know our products inside and out -- with a deep understanding of our technology.
A focus on Support is one reason that our company's products have the legacy of trust that we have had for years.
We don't always get it right. But, we certainly try ...Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
Muse Channels Queen to Create "We Are The Champions" Part 2
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Muse's new song "Survival" was just released -- and has been selected as the official song of the 2012 London Olympics.
Verdict? Muse scores big, as they channel Queen to create "We Are the Champions" Part 2!
Very British and very bombastic -- just like the original Freddy Mercury number -- and equally operatic. And, just like the original, certainly not subtle nor shy. Key lyrics are "Race. Life is a race. And I'm gonna win!"
Arrogant? You bet. Over-the-top? Absolutely.
But, every single Olympic athlete -- heck, every single high school athlete on the bus ride to the big game -- will crank this song to "11" both before the big race or game (and after, assuming they do, in fact, win). (I remember doing that with "We Are the Champions" back in the day" in high school.)
I had my own little race this morning. I cranked "Survival" 7X back-to-back-to-back on my morning run.
And I felt like a champion ...
Bravo Muse. Bravo for bringing bombast back to rock and roll ....Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
Verdict? Muse scores big, as they channel Queen to create "We Are the Champions" Part 2!
Very British and very bombastic -- just like the original Freddy Mercury number -- and equally operatic. And, just like the original, certainly not subtle nor shy. Key lyrics are "Race. Life is a race. And I'm gonna win!"
Arrogant? You bet. Over-the-top? Absolutely.
But, every single Olympic athlete -- heck, every single high school athlete on the bus ride to the big game -- will crank this song to "11" both before the big race or game (and after, assuming they do, in fact, win). (I remember doing that with "We Are the Champions" back in the day" in high school.)
I had my own little race this morning. I cranked "Survival" 7X back-to-back-to-back on my morning run.
And I felt like a champion ...
Bravo Muse. Bravo for bringing bombast back to rock and roll ....Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
10 Keys To Entrepreneurial Success
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[Earlier today, Ooyala's CEO Jay Fulcher wrote a compelling guest post in TechCrunch about keys to building a successful company from the ground up. It is worth reading. Jay got me thinking back on my views on the subject -- and, voila, here they are. Here is one of my posts from a couple years back.]
I frequently am asked by entrepreneurs what I believe are the most critical ingredients for success. I recently wrote about past success (experience) being a predictor for success. But, how does that help the first-time entrepreneur? Here is my "Top 10" list that applies equally to first-time and long-time entrepreneurs and early stage companies:
(1) obviously, a strong idea.
(2) the right place at the right time (read the book "Outliers" in this regard).
(3) a talented and committed team.
(4) passion, dedication, and tenacity ("never say die") -- I am very old school this way, because I have seen this work time and time again; never underestimate the power of passion and tenacity.
(5) focus, focus, focus! (don't try to do too much -- otherwise you will fail; pick one thing and be the best).
(6) adopt a partnership strategy and partner wisely (to accelerate growth by leveraging the strength of your partners).
(7) be extremely disciplined and conservative in your spending (the era of spending your way to profitability is, correctly, long past).
(8) be fearless and don't be afraid to fail -- but, if you do, "fail quickly", learn from that failure, and correct your course (an essential part of being an entrepreneur is the freedom to experiment and move nimbly, more quickly -- embrace that freedom, so long as it is consistent with #5 above).
(9) be transparent with your team; share information; communicate frequently; be a cheerleader and pump them up; have fun! (the life of an entrepreneur -- yes, it is frequently stressful and is not for the faint of heart; but, think of the freedom and the impact you and each of your team members have on a daily basis?). You are frequently the underdog -- but being the underdog is a lot more fun; and underdogs can -- and do -- frequently win.
(10) measure EVERYTHING! Detailed metrics and analytics are absolute necessities, they are not luxuries; if you can't measure it, you can't fix it. You should know everything about your users, and you should be able to measure sales and other success metrics on a live basis.
I learned these basic lessons over several years and after leading several companies -- and after having made several mistakes -- and after experiencing what has worked time and time again.Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
[Earlier today, Ooyala's CEO Jay Fulcher wrote a compelling guest post in TechCrunch about keys to building a successful company from the ground up. It is worth reading. Jay got me thinking back on my views on the subject -- and, voila, here they are. Here is one of my posts from a couple years back.]
I frequently am asked by entrepreneurs what I believe are the most critical ingredients for success. I recently wrote about past success (experience) being a predictor for success. But, how does that help the first-time entrepreneur? Here is my "Top 10" list that applies equally to first-time and long-time entrepreneurs and early stage companies:
(1) obviously, a strong idea.
(2) the right place at the right time (read the book "Outliers" in this regard).
(3) a talented and committed team.
(4) passion, dedication, and tenacity ("never say die") -- I am very old school this way, because I have seen this work time and time again; never underestimate the power of passion and tenacity.
(5) focus, focus, focus! (don't try to do too much -- otherwise you will fail; pick one thing and be the best).
(6) adopt a partnership strategy and partner wisely (to accelerate growth by leveraging the strength of your partners).
(7) be extremely disciplined and conservative in your spending (the era of spending your way to profitability is, correctly, long past).
(8) be fearless and don't be afraid to fail -- but, if you do, "fail quickly", learn from that failure, and correct your course (an essential part of being an entrepreneur is the freedom to experiment and move nimbly, more quickly -- embrace that freedom, so long as it is consistent with #5 above).
(9) be transparent with your team; share information; communicate frequently; be a cheerleader and pump them up; have fun! (the life of an entrepreneur -- yes, it is frequently stressful and is not for the faint of heart; but, think of the freedom and the impact you and each of your team members have on a daily basis?). You are frequently the underdog -- but being the underdog is a lot more fun; and underdogs can -- and do -- frequently win.
(10) measure EVERYTHING! Detailed metrics and analytics are absolute necessities, they are not luxuries; if you can't measure it, you can't fix it. You should know everything about your users, and you should be able to measure sales and other success metrics on a live basis.
I learned these basic lessons over several years and after leading several companies -- and after having made several mistakes -- and after experiencing what has worked time and time again.Peter Csathy's Digital Media Update
MARLIN WITH LINGUINE - DINNER AT HOME
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MARLIN WITH LINGUINEDINNER AT HOME
Pretty simple dish cooked up with some really fresh marlin from Sam's Club. This is very light and delicious meal perfect for a summer evening. Entire family loved the fish and pasta.
Pretty simple dish cooked up with some really fresh marlin from Sam's Club. This is very light and delicious meal perfect for a summer evening. Entire family loved the fish and pasta.
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| SAUTE GARLIC AND SHALLOTS. DEGLAZE WITH WHITE WINE. ADD BUTTER, CAPERS AND LEMON JUICE |
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| MARLIN WITH SALT, PEPPER AND GARLIC POWDER |
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| PLACE FISH IN FLOUR, EGG WASH AND BREAD CRUMBS |
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| SAUTE FISH IN SAUCE UNTIL JUST COOKED THROUGH. DON'T OVERCOOK. WILL RUIN THE FISH |
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| MARLIN COOKS IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. ADDED FRESH THYME AT THE END. |
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| SERVED WITH LINGUINE THAT IS COVERED IN PAN SAUCE |
BURGER KING MEMPHIS BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
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BURGER KINGMEMPHIS BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Had to give the Burger King BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich a try so I ordered one up for lunch at the office. The sandwich was surprisingly small. When I opened up the bun, I was shocked to find a mayonnaise type dressing all over the bun and meat. This absolutely ruined the sandwich for me. I cannot recall ever eating a Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich loaded with mayo. I liked the BBQ sauce, pulled pork and meat but the white sauce made me sick. I took three bites and tossed it. Some of the pork was shredded and easy to eat. There was one piece that was like a rock. Liked the onion crunch and would have liked a few pickles rather than the white stuff.
Had to give the Burger King BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich a try so I ordered one up for lunch at the office. The sandwich was surprisingly small. When I opened up the bun, I was shocked to find a mayonnaise type dressing all over the bun and meat. This absolutely ruined the sandwich for me. I cannot recall ever eating a Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich loaded with mayo. I liked the BBQ sauce, pulled pork and meat but the white sauce made me sick. I took three bites and tossed it. Some of the pork was shredded and easy to eat. There was one piece that was like a rock. Liked the onion crunch and would have liked a few pickles rather than the white stuff.
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| BURGER KING MEMPHIS BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH |
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| BBQ SAUCE, ONION, PULLED PORK AND THE DREADED AND HORRIBLE WHITE SAUCE THAT RUINED THE SANDWICH |
ROY'S HAWAII KAI - 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
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ROY'S HAWAII KAI
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
HAWAII KAI, HAWAII
Roy's Hawaii Kai puts on a really good 4th of July party from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The restaurant sits right in front of the ocean and Moanalua Bay. There is no better place to be to eat, drink and enjoy the fireworks. The restaurant is closed on the 4th. Tickets for this special event are sold in advance and always sell out about a week before the 4th. Adults $60 / Children $30. Roy's transforms the front of the restaurant into an outdoor bbq with tables and tents loaded with different food items. The interior of the restaurant and bar are all open so you can walk inside and sit at the tables throughout the evening. There is loads of food upstairs on the bar fronting the cooking station. Same food as served outside on the lawn and patio. One great thing about Roy's on the 4th is that they do not oversell the place. There is plenty of room for large and small parties and you never feel crowded or have to wait in long lines for food. You can stroll in and out of the restaurant without crowds of people all around. This year the young staff walked around the party with large trays of food serving you right at your table. There are waiters to take your beverage order. You can order from the full bar and wine menu. Admission does not include alcohol. We always run a tab and pay after the fireworks are done. While it seemed that there was less variety of food this year, the quality is always top notch. Don't know if I saw everything that was available but I know we did our best to sample most of the dishes. This is a great event and the only place I want to be on the 4th of July in Hawaii. My hats off to the staff at Roy's for being very friendly and making this a great event.
Roy's Hawaii Kai puts on a really good 4th of July party from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The restaurant sits right in front of the ocean and Moanalua Bay. There is no better place to be to eat, drink and enjoy the fireworks. The restaurant is closed on the 4th. Tickets for this special event are sold in advance and always sell out about a week before the 4th. Adults $60 / Children $30. Roy's transforms the front of the restaurant into an outdoor bbq with tables and tents loaded with different food items. The interior of the restaurant and bar are all open so you can walk inside and sit at the tables throughout the evening. There is loads of food upstairs on the bar fronting the cooking station. Same food as served outside on the lawn and patio. One great thing about Roy's on the 4th is that they do not oversell the place. There is plenty of room for large and small parties and you never feel crowded or have to wait in long lines for food. You can stroll in and out of the restaurant without crowds of people all around. This year the young staff walked around the party with large trays of food serving you right at your table. There are waiters to take your beverage order. You can order from the full bar and wine menu. Admission does not include alcohol. We always run a tab and pay after the fireworks are done. While it seemed that there was less variety of food this year, the quality is always top notch. Don't know if I saw everything that was available but I know we did our best to sample most of the dishes. This is a great event and the only place I want to be on the 4th of July in Hawaii. My hats off to the staff at Roy's for being very friendly and making this a great event.
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| ROY'S HAWAII KAI PRIVATE 4TH OF JULY PARTY |
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| ROOT BEER FLOATS AND LEMONADE FOR THE KIDS |
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| THE ORIGINAL ROY'S IN HAWAII KAI PUTS ON THE BEST 4TH OF JULY BBQ AND PARTY |
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| THE BOSS LOVED HER ROOT BEER FLOAT |
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| TWO VERY HAPPY ROY'S CUSTOMERS |
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| ASSORTED SUSHI AND POKE |
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| MINI LOBSTER HOT DOGS |
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| BBQ RIBS AND ROASTED PIG |
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| ROY'S BBQ RIBS ARE REALLY GOOD |
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| ROASTED CORN ON THE COB AND HAWAII'S FAVORITE WHITE RICE |
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| GRILLED SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE |
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| GRILLED OYSTERS |
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| VEGETARIAN BUNS WITH SHITAKE MUSHROOMS AND ONG CHOI |
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| GRILLED OYSTER WITH AIOLI SAUCE |
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| MINI HOT DOGS |
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| FRESH AHI SASHIMI |
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| GREAT STAFF BRINGS CHICKEN BURGERS TO OUR TABLE |
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| CHICKEN BURGER |
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| LITTLE REAGAN LOVED THE MAC N' CHEESE |
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| MEAT BALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE |
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| ROY'S CRAB CAKES WITH SMOKEY MAC N' CHEESE |
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| VIEW OF FIREWORKS FROM MY CHAIR AT ROYS |
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| SIPPING GLASS OF DUCKHORN CABERNET AND ENJOYING THE FIREWORKS |
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| DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER THAN ROY'S FOR THE 4TH OF JULY |
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| HAPPY 4TH OF JULY GOD BLESS AMERICA! |
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