HTML5 is gaining momentum in a wide arena. Apple offers a neat HTML5 showcase. Of greater interest (to me and many of our readers), is the HTML5 demo site created by Hakim El Hattab. … Read More
Author Archives: David Barrett
Podcasting is not dead. The FCC is dead.
When podcasting, you don’t have to devote 60% of your air time to commercials. In fact, 0% is the norm. Nor do you have to share the time or weather with your audience. You don’t have to bleep f*ck from your audio tracks. Just say it. … Read More
2011 Volt – Not Your Daddy’s Chevrolet. Not mine, either.
If GM had stuck to the totally unique design the concept carried when first shown in Detroit several years ago, perhaps it would have created a (Prius) niche for itself. As it stands, it’s a bland looking, cheap feeling, $41,000 ($33,000 net) sedan. And that begs the question: With the rapid turnaround manufacturers are employing today, and with the wide variety of high-efficiency vehicles on the way (more than 40 models in the coming 18 months), where will the Volt be in 2013? … Read More
Techno-Freemdom, but still trapped!
The real issue, however, is how does this affect us in our everyday lives? Does this freedom mean we’ll have more time to enjoy what we like to do in our off hours, or does it mean our clients and business will follow us everywhere we go? Determining how much control we have over switching things off is going to play a big role in our emerging techno-freedom. … Read More
The Power of Strong Storytelling…
For GM to create this remarkable TV spot is one thing. To launch it on a day when family, memories, and emotions run high is truly brilliant. When the dust settles, GM is still GM. But they are speaking to the American people – their customer base. And there is no doubt it will inspire confidence in some, and general sales for the General. … Read More
The importance of quality audio
The outcome of the test was really interesting. People often picked lower quality video with higher quality sound as their favorite images. And, when the audio was played back without picture, most (like 90%) picked the highest end video to go along with the top quality audio, even when that audio was really matched to lower quality video images. … Read More
LAFD website gets modernized
The entire project, from initial dialog to launch was completed in less than a month. Our team, including lead designer James Kwok dove in and spent considerable time evaluating what would make things better, while staying within the scope of work as defined by the Fire Chief. … Read More
We throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium
We were both a bit nervous, and it was pretty cool to get a Major League baseball and all of the related attention. Cameron threw a perfect pitch right over the plate, which I handily grabbed with my mitt. The highlight of the day was chatting with Joe Torre. He even signed our baseball. How cool is that? … Read More
Remembering 9/11. Where were you?
We encourage all of our friends, clients, and contractors to do something good for themselves on this important day. We appreciate and value your working and in some cases personal relationships with us. And we encourage you to be kind, considerate, and to do something good for those around you. … Read More
Data Center Updates Continued
Drive technology has evolved quite a bit, and for many of our drives, replacing them will add benefits such as increased speed, larger cache capabilities, and longer drive warranties. … Read More