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Download the HookShow #61Running time 18:14new comment line via google voice(405)HOOKSHOW 466-5746Topic 1: Reflections / RenewalsResolutionsImprove health - Fitness/ dietTopic 2: New TechReview of Laptop Acer Aspire 1410specsWindows 7ReadyboostSD card speedsStorage vs Speed comparisonSanDisk 32GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 SanDisk 16gb Extreme® III 30MB/s SDHCGadgetsUpgrades:USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro AdapterExternal Laptop Notebook CD / DVD USB2.0Mini Surge Protector Dual USB ChargerHow to sew own laptop sleeveIpod nano reviewDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #60Running time 27:58Updatesaudio correction Facebook 1.5Google talk Viigo 3.1.242 (alpha version  with video/audio support)Review of bluetooth accessoriesJabra SP700 Blue Sonic HS879PC programsscreenshooterMobile AMR converterDesktop Manager updatemore App ReviewsVlingo appUbertwitter appAccuweather appAmazon appSpeedtest appExtralight appYoumail app and siteUltraPodcast playerRecommendations appsQik -recommended from eric from ericastSimilar= mobiolawebcam - paid appPalringo- recommended by Adam BB community sites Crackberry -with podcasteVeekBBgeeks -with podcast RIMarkableBB app discoveryBB App WorldCrackberry app storeExperienceComing back from a bricking - error 205, 507some difficulties with  clocking and running out of space for appsComing soonBB Theming, Gaming on BlackberryDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #59Running time 16:44 minsTopic 1: Power User Tips /Hacks sites121 blackberry tipsBlackberry keayboard shortcutsTopic 2: App review- FreewarePersonal experiences Search Google mobile appNavigationGoogle latitudeBB defaultWayfinder (incorrectly identified on recording as wayport) - paid app free trialText MemoBB NotepadDocs to goWeb BrowsersDefaultOperaBolt RSS ReaderBrowserViigoCommunitiesFacebook appFlickr appTwitterberryMiscYouversion Bible ReaderDifficultiesDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #58Running time: 17:14 minsTopic 1: Considering SmartphonesI 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 messagingPros and Cons1) 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 device2)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 rebatesTopic 2: Transitioning to a new carrierVariable early termination rateOut of Box reviewTopic 3: a Syncing Contacts/ CalendarGoogle Sync app Sync contacts and Calendar with your google acctGmail ContactsGoogle CalendarCapture It - screen capture appDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #57Feedback and CatchupAscii Adam feedback via txt.Busy with life, personal stuff, and lack of inspiration for producing a podcastGadget update: motion sensing light in the kitchenTopic 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 cameraOptimize picture on the computer. Upload picture to phone card in the My pictures folderTxt the picture to Flickr and Facebook via emailPersonal 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 barsCreate 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 templatesOpen a picture using Open as Layer. Resize and tweek the image to within the new image parametersSave As.. jpg file onto a compatible memory card2. 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 frameWhen 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 computerConnect the camera to frame via USB portCopy the pictures to a compatible memory card using the file folders optionTopic 3: Leapfrog Leapster Given my Aunt Shelley to my daughterDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralFeatured Music: Its Christmas time by A Band Called QuinnMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running Time 17:36Feedback from a “Listener” via txt messageTopic 1: HalloweenAmusing Halloween costumes and Pumpkin CarvingsSpookify you computer and cell phone for HalloweenHalloween themes for: Firefox , Desktop Backgrounds and BloggerMyxerGoogle Book Scary StoriesTop 10 Public Domain Horror MoviesTopic 2: Electionrock the votecurrent.com Hack the DebateHulu.com Election '0810 web tools from election coverageDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralBackground: savant trigger-the unknown halloween version ; the hungry i-skeletons dig gravesFeatured Music: hosts on the radio-halloween girl Make sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the ShowRunning time 32:19 minsFeedback from the ListenersBlog 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 2008Topics: Digital Charities and Digital RightsCharity NavigatorCharity Navigator from wikipedia1.Wikimedia FoundationNot on Charity Navigator. I submitted this charity for reviewWikimedia Foundation from Wikipedia2.Creative CommonsNot on Charity Navigator. I submitted this charity for reviewCreative Commons from Wikipedia 3.Electronic Frontier FoundationElectronic Frontier Foundation from Wikipedia 4.Free Software FoundationFree Software Foundation from Wikipedia Free Software Definition from Wikipedia GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Software I use with the GNU LICENSEOpen Office : Office SuiteAudacity : Digital Audio EditorGIMP : Image EditorFIREFOX : Web BrowserNvu & KompoZer : Web EditorNotepad++ : Notepad replacementVLC media player : Multimedia playerPnotes : sticky notes managerPDFTK : tool for manipulating PDF Bit Pim : view and manipulate data on cell phones7-Zip : file archiver for Windows PodcastsFLOSS Weekly ,Valid SyntaxDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running time 39:33 minsCommentsTopic 1:Defining Digtial TelevisionDigital Television from Wikipedia Dtvanswers dtvfacts.com Tpt.org/dtv AntennawebRecycling Old Televisions and ElectronicsBest Buy recycling prog, Eco site, mygreenelectronics.org, greenguardian.comGet couponsDTV2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009Channels I recieve2-1 TPT 2-2 TPT HD4-1 Wcco5-1 KSTP-HD 5-2 KSTP-DT29-1 Kmsp HD 9-2 Kmsp SD11-1 KARE HD 11-2 KARE Wx 11-3 KARESD Future channel17-1 TPT 17D 17-2 TPT MN 17-3 TPT Kids 17-4 TPT Create23-1 WUCW-HD 23-2 WUCW-SD29-1 WFTC-HD 29-2 WFTC-SD41-1 ION 41-2 qubo 41-3 IONLife 41-4 Worship45-1 KSTCDT1 Topic 2:Digital Television Converter boxes reviewRCA Digital TV Converter Box, DTA800 GE 22730 digital converter box InsigniaÆ - Digital-to-Analog Converter, NS-DXA1 Other Review sitesConsumer Reportscnet Reviewsengadget HDEZ Digital TVDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the ShowRunning time: 46:18Topic 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. LOWTECH LYNNHOOKSHOW+LYNN@GMAIL.COMBig sister's commentsDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the Show Running time 14:48Comments: Wii comments on Blog and FacebookNo more comment line (time expired)Topic 1: Preparing at homeMy wife is full term. A time where we need to be ready at a moments notice.Preparing her roomIntroducing sibling to the idea of a new family memberTopic 2: Preparing for the hospitalGeneral Last minute tips on preparing for babyMoms checklists -Labour and BirthplanHospital stay (Dad's) My checklist New babies checklist Carseat My daughters checklistTopic 3: Misc preparation/ResourcesParents Intimacy - Podcast on Pregnancy SexFREE/Recycled stuff for infants and children Freepeats, Freecycle, SwaptreeCraigslist FreeRecommended reading:Parents-to-beWhat to expect when expectingthe Joy of Fatherhood by Marcus Jacob GoodmanSiblings-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 WhybrowDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #51Running time 31:16Message Line 206-350-2818Personal notesBlog comment from Ascii AdamNew Levelator versionA Live recording with Ascii AdamTopic 1: Review of Toshiba Regza 32in TV Description and features:Brilliant Blacks, Multiple input sources, Sound and Picture modesTopic 2: Nintento Wii Description and Basic featuresAccessoriesMad Cats 1100mAH USB battery charger, Classic Controllers, Wii ZapperHome Screen Tour Current GameMii ChannelPhoto ChannelWii Shop Channel ( Wiiware, Virtual console)Check Mii outEveryone votes channelForecast Channel"Classic" GamesInternet channel (Opera)Additional Links /Comments not covered in Podcast recording Games considering buying: Wii GamesGuitar Hero Dance Dance Revolution Super Smash BrosVirtual 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 fewHack a WiiASCII ADAMHOOKSHOW+ADAM@GMAIL.COM Game ReviewWii sports, Ghost SquadFinal ReactionsDIGITAL DAN HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #50Running Time 10:41Message Line 206-350-28182 year Anniversary of the podcastJob Update-A thanks to my friends on Twitter and FacebookTopic 1: Review of Plantronics Audio 650 USB Headset:Discription and FeaturesInteresting Discovery: Any microphone that has a 3.5mm plug can be used in the USB adapterTopic 2: Review of Dynex 7in portable DVD player:Discription & FeaturesInteresting Discovery: Picture files(.jpg) and movie file (.mpg) formats on the discs can be viewed.Photo: Indi SamarajivaTopic 3: Review How to Hack the Razr All the Software, and Driver downloads you needGood Video tutorials for novices,Guides, Forums and misc tipsHelpful Tip: Backup filesystems before editing, in case you screw up.DIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #49Running Time 26:48Call in 206-350-2818Blog site comments from Ascii AdamJob UpdatePregnancy updateVoice comment from Uncle JerryFacebook wall comments:Jamie Eschbach, Cousin NicoleFACEBOOK QUESTIONAre 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 WhitakerTopic1: DIY DecoratingPhoto: Kris De CurtisQuick DIY Photo OrnamentsIdeas for Creative DIY DecorationsOrnament ideas from Better Homes and Gardens Topic2: DIY GiftsBake cookies for exchangeCalendars and cards from your photosMake your own special wrapping paperGlass Marble MagnetsHomemade Christmas Gifts DIY Electronics DIY Christmas ideas for forumPop up card ideasTree cardsAngel CardDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast:Intro: Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMusic: Christmas Wish by gidgets ga ga, Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas by Candy ButchersMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #48Running Time 22:56call in line 206-350-2818TXT messagesPregnancy UpdateTopic 1: Saving moneyInspired by Ascii Atom's post about saving moneyCoupon momPriceGrabberCampusiNewEggDealHack.comSlickDeals (mobile version)BargainShareDealiggKeycodeFreshbargainsFatwalle tBlackFriday.infoAlot 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 BackInspired by Jumping monkeys podcast "Spend, Save, Give"Changing the PresentDonorsChooseOne Laptop per childOLPC on wikipediaRead to reviewPodcast DonationDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast:Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral,A podcast Christmas theme by Tom Shad, A Pirate Christmas by Tom SmithMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.

Download the HooK Show #47Running Time 21:30call in line 206-350-2818message Ascii AdamTopic 1: SMS and the web SMS on wikipediaGoogle 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: '127*56'Personalized SMS queries: 'set location'+city & state,or zipGoogle 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 gossipTo 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 messageTrack a subject: 'track'+ subjectTurns off tracking for that subject: 'untrack'+ subjectShows all of you current tracks: 'stats' or 'track' aloneTurns 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 messageTo 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 websitesTxtdrop4infoFACEBOOK QUESTIONWhat 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 AdamDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentralMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site.