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@LenEdgerly is there an interview podcast for Kindle authors to talk about their books?
I've had authors on my podcast from time to time. Are you thinking of anyone in particular? :-)
- Len Edgerly
I know you do, but I was thinking of something like http://kera.org/think for 1 Kindle author to come and chat about their books for 30 minutes or so every week
- Prolific Programmer
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Facebook is blocked right now here in China. But the iPhone app works fine. For now.
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I'm listening to the AudioBoo report of street dancers. Very cool! http://audioboo.fm/boos/38923
- Len Edgerly
Ok. I get pornography being blocked in China, but Facebook? Can someone please explain why social networking is blocked? I'm not familiar with the whole story behind this censorship.
- Michel
China and America are so very different Michel. If the US government blocked Facebook, people would be on the streets, politicians would lose their jobs. In China, these things are not allowed to happen. The history of China is arguably more culturally interesting than America's, but I promise you, life in America is so much better.
- Mark
LOL. I don't know why they block all of these things. It is pointless. Now if you had a satellite internet service, then you could bypass the China thing. Now that would look funny, a satellite strapped to your head. LOL.
- Zachary TG
Uh, China is a communist country. Their power comes from the opression of freedom-- including the internet. A couple of months ago, Americans were taken into custody for carrying Bibles in public. They control all influence coming and going, which means social networking sites are a huge threat. I can't imagine the amount of money that it would take for me to want to visit that hole--...
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- Thomas
Uh, I think we know that Thomas. But thanks for sharing your happy, shiny opinion.
- Fleagle
I wonder if Facebook (or Twitter on Andy's phone) work only because they are US-registered mobiles. If you have a local phone in China, are those services blocked? Also, what about in Hong Kong? My impression from visiting HK a few times for work is that the restrictions and attempts to control the people is much more lax in HK than what I hear about mainland China. But is that really...
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- Christopher A. Wichura
Fleagle, apparently at least a couple of ppl did not know that, hence the comments "I don't know why they block these things" and "Can someone please explain why social networking is blocked?". Not a shiny (spelled "shiney") opinion, but response to inquiries. Communism in China, and their hardline against freedom-- is not an opinion. radiofreechina.wordpress.com
- Thomas
Wonderful, Thomas. I was referring to your sarcastic tone. Great to know that communism in China is not an opinion. It's also not a baked potato, or a small intestine for that matter.
- Fleagle
facebook is going to be a permaban in china. as the local morons used it to organize the xinjiang protests last week. facebook is effectively DEAD in china. move on nothing to see here.
- Weird Shanghai
They are not as sophisticated as one might think.
- Donna
this is what happens when BIG government takes over your life (ala obama and friends)
- John Hillestad
go underground Leo... you can do it.
- lee collins
friendfeed.com works ok in china.
- Weird Shanghai
or use. dabr.co.uk its a mobile website for twitter.
- Weird Shanghai
Looks like Friendfeed is now blocked in China.
- Hawklu
Welcome to the Know How Café Preview - http://www.knowhowcafe.com/
Roxanne Darling's course on social media
- Len Edgerly
Archives & Museum Informatics: Museums and the Web 2006: Papers: Samis and Pau, ‘Artcasting’ at SFMOMA: First-Year Lessons, Future Challenges for Museum Podcasters broad audience of use - http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006...
A Museum's tips about pocasting
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HiSAM HiSAM (hisamloop) on Twitter - http://twitter.com/hisamloop
Hawai'i State Art Museum
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jkalanienglish (jkalanienglish) on Twitter - http://twitter.com/jkalani...
State Sen. J. Kalani English
- Len Edgerly
Michael J. Massimino bio - http://www.nasa.gov/mission...
Will Twitter from space as Astro_Mike
- Len Edgerly
Members of Congress who Twitter - SourceWatch - http://www.sourcewatch.org/index...
Including Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawai'i)
- Len Edgerly
The WSDOT Blog - http://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/
Good use of Twitter and video
- Len Edgerly
Art Honolulu - http://arthonolulu.com/
Twittered SFCA's Stimulus grant
- Len Edgerly
The big 3-oh today, right? Congrats.
- Len Edgerly
My official Kindle 2.0 review: it absolutely 100% freaking rocks. Fixed all the problems with the first one that I bitched about. Onward!
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can you hook a brotha up?
- sofarsoShawn
I got one for my wife. After fooling around with it for a couple of days I might have to take the plunge myself.
- Tom Landini
What is all the fuss about anyway?
- Frode Stenstrøm
Really thinking of getting of these when they (finally) arrive in the UK. You'd have thought they'd have sorted out a network partner by now!
- Martin Bryant
Do you not mind not having a card reader anymore? How is its native support for unconverted PDFs, HTML, other ebook formats, etc. now?
- mark zero (Jason)
In an isolated view the device may be great (although I hear it´s not all that from other users), but in the greater perspective I don´t need *another* gadget for one specific task, and lock-ins on both the media and the network.
- Thomas Bøhm
I can't count the number of times I put a Kindle in my shopping cart, only to take it back out (this was the 1.0 version). Now it seems the 2.0 is getting even better reviews so it may wind up back in the cart again.
- craterdweller
Frode: the Kindle lets you read comfortably in bright sunlight. Since I live near a beach, I really like this and is the main reason I bought one. But I can buy and store tons of books on it.
- Robert Scoble
You may get a kick out of a comment by a 7th grader I overheard. "How long will school be a building"? Also, when will the kindle replace those heavy book bags?
- William Theuer
Does anyone here have experience subscribing to RSS feeds in a Kindle? Is it worth doing?
- Tom Landini
So it's not too heavy? Rubel was a lil cocerned about weight? Can you get it anywhere else but Amazon?
- sofarsoShawn
Thanks for the review Robert. I am excited to hear this!! Anyone else getting one?
- Adriana
Dear Robert. check your gmail please. I'm sad copious really. please Help us :( excuse me for impertinent comment please too
- 1Fathi
It's official, getting one.
- Denise Howell
1Fathi: I get too much email and can't answer it all. Sorry. It would be nice if you used a real name here on friendfeed so I could have a chance of finding your email. Or, at least, it would have been nice for you to tell me what the email was about. I have thousands of emails. How can I find yours?
- Robert Scoble
Robert: You're ok with being sucked into a proprietary format while Amazon sells them hardware at profit? I'm fine with going proprietary, as long as they seller subsidizes the hardware. I'm happy to support them on the backend as long as they help me out on the front end, but if they're selling the hardware for a profit, then it should be able to read every open format there is, (PDF, .txt, .doc), without me having to send it to them for market research *cough* "converting".
- Matthew DeVries
I think the aspect of the Kindle that is both the killer feature and the most ignored aspect is the realtime attributes of the device. People like to talk about the screen or the button configuration, but the fact that I can type in the name of a book and then have the full book in my hands to read that minute... that's what makes it an amazing device.
- Andrew
Matthew: I bought it for one reason: to read books. If I cared about all that stuff I'd buy a Netbook (which I also have already done).
- Robert Scoble
Matt - You pay up on the front end but make your money back on the back end. When was the last time you paid 9.99 for a new release book? The books are cheap. The device saves you money over time, if you read a lot of books.
- Andrew
there's a reason some talk about the screen. it encourages my eyes to take a break from the computer while still doing something interesting to me that would otherwise either: 1. still require a display screen or 2. step away from technological conveniences.
- sɹǝɥʇɐǝɟʞɔɐןq
Oh! excue me.my name is 1fathi because I am famous in persian blogosphere with 1Fathi. My Email address is { Yek.Fathi at gmail.com } // grateful for your kindness
- 1Fathi
Not magazines? Newspapers? Collaboration documents? Professional Journals? Scientific Literature? Microfiche conversions?
- Matthew DeVries
Matthew, I use Mobipocket Reader to convert other formats (PDFs, txt, HTML) an load it on the Kindle. There is no need to send it to Amazon. There is also no need to ever buy a DRMd Kindle edition of a book (though that defeats much of the purpose of its wireless ability). I was already loading several free books from Project Gutenberg, until I discovered that there are people already offering public domain books for free download from Amazon.
- Rob Haas
screen is too small. seriously - the thing is twice as big as the screen and you only want the screen. cant' believe I'm the only one seeing this.
- Torkel Danielsson
I have playing around with it for the past couple of days and I like it already. I have already started reading much more :)
- Bindu Reddy
Come on Amazon. Don't let it be like the Zune. Release the thing over here in the UK
- Andy
Remember your Diss of v. 1.0 and even though other reviews I have read of 2.0 indicate incrementalism, you seem to suggest that key fixes have been made--and as such make the upgrade an important one.
- JimmyJet
My wife has been hinting she might want one. Thanks for not giving me reasons she wait longer. :P
- MarkCarras
Scoble likes Kindle 2.0... whoop!
- The Way Things Are
The Sony Reader (bebook, etc) may be a better alternative for those not wanting the kindle. Sure the wifi is cool, but not that essential ( just copy the books before you leave home). Kindle is getting all the media attention because of amazon, but even when (or if:) it becomes available in Canada, I'm still using my Reader.
- Rui Pereira
It weighs Nothing and it saves my carpal tunnelled hand a lot of grief. And you need more than a screen because there's a whole keyboard you can use for stuff.
- m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
Those knobby dials on the Sony Reader bugs me.
- Mona Nomura
As soon as one comes out in Australia I'm definitely buying one.
- Bryce Roney
Robert, I'm happy you've discovered the joy of Kindle reading. I'd love to have you as a guest on my Kindle Chronicles weekly audio podcast for a 10-minute phone interview. Last week's guest was Amazon's Ian Freed. Please Twitter DM me @LenEdgerly if interested. http://TheKindleChronicles.com
- Len Edgerly
Does anyone know if I buy a Kindle in the USA and then bring it to Canada will it work? Can I still buy books and download?. Just asking
- walterh
You can use the Kindle in Canada, you just don't have access to the over the air store - you have to connect it to a computer to put books into the Kindle. It appears you need a US credit card if you want to buy books from amazon, though. See alos: http://www.revsoftware.ca/blog...
- Rui Pereira
Kindle 2.0 is going to give ebooks a big push forward. The traditional hardcopy book publishing industry will be facing stresses similar to those now being experienced by the newspaper industry. Ebooks provide numerous important advantages over traditional books.
- Sean McBride
Wow! I'd love to get a Kindle - as soon as they strip out the DRM on the e-books.
- Tom Raftery
By the way, compare Robert Scoble's excellent review of the Kindle 2.0 with Jeff Jarvis's peculiar remarks on Twitter. :) It could be that Robert is a better guide to cutting-edge technologies than Jeff. (Jarvis blamed the Kindle for downloading problems that were actually caused by Sprint. Tech savvy, not.)
- Sean McBride
I so need a Kindle. Can't wait for them to be sold in Europe. I'm thinking birthday present.
- Erwin Blonk
Paul Harvey died today and over on Twitter there's a TON of commentary. I LOVED him and his voice. I will miss hearing him say "good day" or "and that's the rest of the story."
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Paul was the best-known radio voice in the USA. Tons of news about his death here: http://news.google.com/news...
- Robert Scoble
Paul has been part of my life ever since I can remember. It's going to be weird not hearing him on the air anymore. I thought it was weird when KGO pulled his spot from the mid-day slot. I knew then that something was up.
- Robert Scoble
rip paul. love to listen to you.
- polymath22
I loved his "Page Two."
- Len Edgerly
The art of Mr. Harvey's speaking was his rhythm and periods of silence. He rewarded his audience for listening keenly to his words.
- Phil Earnhardt
It's sad to see/hear him go! RIP Paul.
- Jeff P. Henderson
That's a fond part of my life - he'll be very missed.
- Jesse Stay
Jesse: yeah, he really changed how we all thought of American Radio. It's like another chapter in the book of my life has closed too. I guess that's where the feeling of loss comes in. Oh well, time to open a new chapter...
- Robert Scoble
Is that possible? Someone to fill that void. Will it come in something other than radio? (Who reads books anymore?)
- W. Kirk Crawford
Kirk: I don't think anyone can take his place. But new voices will spring up. I think the new voices will be found online. It's going to be very hard to break into old-school media because they are closing down and the "shelf space" is getting less and less.
- Robert Scoble
Yes Robert, it's up to us to keep that memory moving forward.
- Jesse Stay
Now you know why I follow you, somewhat.
- W. Kirk Crawford
Kirk: who knows? I have a radio station offering me an hour. :-)
- Robert Scoble
Robert, go for it. You have nothing to lose and almost everything to gain. (You might lose some time.)
- W. Kirk Crawford
Kirk: transmitters? We don't need no stinking transmitters!
- Robert Scoble
My first job was at a tiny 50 watt AM station in north central PA and I always remember playing Paul at 12:06 on Saturday mornings. He brings back lots of memories for me.
- Michelle Martinez
Robert: roflol I haven't heard ref to Mike's nacho-monkee rif in awhile...and the Star Trek double-rimshot nod really adds value. lol I realized this was a REAL Kirk but it was terrific looking at your comment from that perspective.
- Melanie Reed
I used to love the segment when he'd announce a couple who'd been together 50, 60 even 80 years. Angel, his wife passed away last year. He loved her very much and always used to talk about her. I think he is very glad that he can finally be with her again.
- Tokyo Dan
Paul did have an incredible measure delivery. His voice was a real gift. Agree with you Paul.E
- Melanie Reed
Considering how much he's spoken over the years, I'm sure we can digitally reproduce him reading current events. Just give it to some geeks. It will sound awful/amazing. But, along with everyone else, I will miss him on my afternoon drives. Sad stuff.
- Mike Nayyar
This is how I felt when another great passed away.. Mike Royko of the Chicago Tribune who was syndicated in The Japan Times where I read him every week. http://tinyurl.com/2r9na5 http://tinyurl.com/b73mtq
- Tokyo Dan
Nothin' but love for Paul Harvey.
- Rob Michael (Atmos Trio)
I used to listen to him every evening but that's been ages ago. Nevertheless I've still got his voice in my ears.
- Donald Townsend
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The Crisis of Credit Visualized on Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/3261363
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if you haven't seen this yet it's worth a look!
- Annie Boccio
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This is brilliant.
- Len Edgerly
I would like to know what @lenedgerly thinks, for example. He pours his heart into the "Kindle Chronicles" podcast. http://www.thekindlechronicles.com/
Dave, I'm very happy with my new Kindle 2 - esp. the much easier dictionary lookup feature and unlimited highlighting with 5-way controller. Kindle 1 still gives 90-percent of reading experience of K2, IMO. Biggest reason to upgrade would be someone with K1 in, say, Casper WY, without Whispernet who could use expanded wireless capability of Kindle 2.
- Len Edgerly
Who will Barack Obama's CTO be? John Thompson, CEO of Symantec, looks a lot better than most of the other rumors.
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http://www.google.com/search... has info on John Thompson.
- Robert Scoble
One negative? He was a large supporter of Barack's.
- Robert Scoble
I still like Larry Lessig, too.
- Robert Scoble
What about JSB? http://www.johnseelybrown.com/
- Brian Daniel Eisenberg
Lessig would be good... While I'm dreaming I'd also like Jesus H. Christ as Secretary of State.
- teh Dork Knight aka Kenny
Lessig is over hyped...He seems like he has something too hide...not a fan.
- Steven (optionshiftk)
The Social Life of Information is one of my favorite books ever, but would prefer a more business-experienced person such as Robert's recommendation.
- Craig Eddy
Craig: I think that you need someone who is good in front of audiences, well connected with the tech industry, who understands law and how government works, and who can geek out and give Obama good advice. It'll be interesting to see who he picks, I hear that they might announce it at any time.
- Robert Scoble
Vint Cerf (Who this past week green-lighted over 900 people on Facebook and has a shiny Barack button on his page)?
- Charlie Anzman
Vint would be great.
- Robert Scoble
Craig: Experience does not mean skill. I think we have had enough of this notion. Let's get someone who has a fresh outlook, not a stale, stagnant one.
- Steven (optionshiftk)
Esther Dyson says we need a CIO rather than CTO. I agree because the issue is management, investment and resource allocation rather than pure technology.
- Michael Krigsman
Michael: I agree with that.
- Robert Scoble
On Dave Farber's mailing list, the speculation is about Jobs, Cerf and Vivek Kundra, DC's CTO.
- Jack (a.k.a. Jeber)
Agreed re Vint Robert. I have to wonder (with all do respect) if the younger Friendfeeders know who he is (beyond what they can find on Wikipedia)....
- Charlie Anzman
I also wonder about the logic of an attorney as CTO. In any case, the US doesn't need help with technology, but rather with innovation. They are completely independent issues.
- Michael Krigsman
I'm leaning toward Vivek Kundra for US CTO
- dougcoleman
Warren Buffett is brilliant and would inspire confidence
- Warner Carter
Warren would be a super lame choice as CTO. He hates tech.
- Robert Scoble
Buffet is a great investor, but he'd acknowledge that he's not fit to be CTO of the US. My favorite candidate:John Seely Brown. Vint would be great, too. Jobs -- no way. He'd want to take over for Obama on everything!
- Mitch Ratcliffe
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I know this is hersey (especially on FF), but I'm thinking we don't really need a CTO.
- Kevin Gamble
I'm going to push for Richard Stallman and then be totally outraged by whoever Obama's more moderate choice will be. Seriously though.. Maybe Nicholas Negroponte?
- James Little
We definitely need a strong CTO... tech / green are HOT markets for growth!!
- Susan Beebe
How about Mitch Kapor? http://bit.ly/G79X
- Len Edgerly
+1 Aaron - very true indeed! (excited to finally get to meet you Thursday 1/8 for SMC Rochester meetup!)
- Susan Beebe
What happened to Eric Schmidt rumour?
- Bankwatch
Eric Schmidt said he wouldn't accept if offered. http://www.reuters.com/article...
- Richard Akerman
Spending a breezy but otherwise fine afternoon in San Antonio. Very pretty along the Riverwalk.
At the Atlanta airport yesterday I found myself wondering, "Do I have a meetup with Bryan here today?" Safe travels...
- Len Edgerly
Imaging the Christmas lights along the Riverwalk.
- Bernie Goldbach
CNNBC video - http://www.cnnbcvideo.com/...
Creative use of political video that went viral
- Len Edgerly
YouTube - Evolution of Dance - http://www.youtube.com/watch...
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Example of a video gone viral
- Len Edgerly
Great tweetup - too long in coming but worth the wait - with @LenEdgerly in Boston this afternoon.
Ditto! I'm happily sated with new knowledge and shared stories on everything from firewalking to three-year-olds to tales of Wyoming politics...
- Len Edgerly
PodcastDirectory | Episode: ViPodCast 001 Podcast - http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshow...
Lamar High School Choir podcast - Arlington, Texas
- Len Edgerly
Robert John Cook... dot com!!! - http://www.robertjohncook.com/index...
An artist with a podcast...
- Len Edgerly
Official Google Blog: The future of online video - http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008...
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13 hours of video uploaded every minute
- Len Edgerly
New West Network Podcast - Listen: An Interview with Missoula Planning Director Roger Millar - Audio at Pluggd - Download, Listen, Share Audio and Video Clips, Shows, and Podcasts - http://www.pluggd.tv/audio...
Example of a simple audio podcast from Missoula
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I assume congratulations are in order.... I remember those hats on newborns.
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Workshop Ft. Collins 2008 - Save the Elks! - http://www.flickr.com/photos...
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Randal, wasn't sure how to reach you w/ link to your podcast interview, which turned out great. Thanks again. http://tinyurl.com/5batrs
- Len Edgerly
thinking how nice it would be to have a Kindle. ordered tons of books today, and feeling VERY impatient waiting for delivery on wednesday!
If you tune into The Kindle Chronicles, there will be no turning back.... Get one, so I can interview you for the "What's on Your Kindle?" section! Hope all is well. We're back in Denver, waiting for the Dems.
- Len Edgerly
@jason_pontin are you still up for a brief meet-up? or are you too blissfully enjoying yourself in P-Town to want coffees w/strangers?
...sounds promising!
- Len Edgerly
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- Len Edgerly
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$404 with insurance. Jim 617-926-7511 . work with Community Rowing
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