Author: Ken Pyle, Managing Editor
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From Headhunter to Jack Rabbit
Silicon Valley headhunter, Sheri Cooper and her singing partner (yes, she has a rather eclectic existence outside of high-tech) Clancy Bounds are competing for the grand prize of the Lennon Award in the Children’s Category for their song, Jack Rabbit. Check out the song and their CD, The Uh Oh Moon, at http://cdbaby.com/cd/cooperbounds. Vote by going to…
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Continuing to Bridge the Heartland and Hollywood
After 7+ years of going it alone, I have taken the full plunge back into the Silicon Valley start-up culture by joining a company that is in stealth mode. Over time, I will be able to reveal more details. It is in the broadband television space, but its model is so unique that it really…
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CalCom Association, March 28, 2008 Update
Go to the CalCom web site to read their latest newsletter, which includes articles about: Pole-Top Antennas R.07-12-001 Technical Conference FCC Moves on Consumer Education about DTV Plan to Attend the Tech Expo! Upcoming Classes and Meetings
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Kudos to Alan Weissberger
I have always appreciated Alan Weissberger’s ability to analyze and write about complex technical challenges. He is never afraid to take a strong view on a topic. A former FCC Commissioner commented on one of his articles by stating, “Your articles were right on target and I very much enjoyed them.” Further, Weissberger is quoted in the…
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Easy Registration – at Last
Ever want to register people for an event? It is a real challenge, especially for the smaller event. Eventbrite has come up with a very clever, pay as you go solution for the small or larger operator. In addition to creating a one-stop registration portal, they help publicize the event. They charge either a small…
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Ma and Pa Networking
Long-time reader, Abe Chen reports progress on Avinta’s Project Phoenix home networking architecture. The promise of the Project Phoenix approach is to simplify home networking, such that the average consumer doesn’t need to be an IT expert to enjoy what Abe terms, "Ma and Pa Networking." Although this technology is intended for consumer electronics equipment, it would help…