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Jon Lebkowsky at OneWebDay Austin

austinblogger — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:04:27 +0000

Jon Lebkowsky takes us on a trip down Internet memory lane and recalls how a couple of guys from the Farm in Tennessee (fig and tex) – who I know well – landed at Stewart Brands Whole Earth Catalog in Sausalito and started the WELL (Whole Earth ‘Lectronic Link) which turned out to be a seminal incubating ground for many of the ideas of the modern day Internet. He also traces the beginnings of blogging with BoingBoing and fringeware in Austin, Texas. It’s a fascinating story about the beginnings and evolution of blogging and social networking. This event was a special jelly coworking event at Cafe Caffeine in Austin, Texas on Monday, September 22, 2008. Maggie Duval was a chief instigator of this event (http://livelyhoods.com)

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new streaming lifecast on justin.tv/austintexas

austinblogger — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:15:58 +0000

Watch austintexas live video and chat on Justin.tv

We’re live streaming with a show on justin.tv/austintexas now.

We’re working with Redbud Sports in Austin, Texas and the plans are to bring you many athletes and sports events around Austin. Also, you can see our feed at austincast.com

Tags: austin, texas, sports, webcam, webcast, lifecast, streaming, video, youtube, ustream, justin.tv, live, walhus

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Lance Armstrong visits fans before final Tour de France

austinblogger — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:44:16 +0000

Video by Paul Walhus

Lance does a question and answer session with Austin Texas fans before heading off to the final bike race of his career, a bid to win his 7th Tour de France in a row. The setting was Lance’s new health club.

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Leighton Hodges Halloween party video

austinblogger — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:38:53 +0000

Every Halloween Leighton Hodges hosts the ultimate Halloween party. Video by yours truly. – ptw

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BattleStar Bloopers

austinblogger — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:35:31 +0000

battlestar galactica bloopers – youtube video

Tags: scifi

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Vote in the Chronicles “Best Austin Music Poll”

austinblogger — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:03:25 +0000

Austin Chronicle Music Poll 2006-2007 opens today

“After 26 years, you know the drill,” says the Chronicle. “This is your chance to duct-tape the critics’ mouths shut and speak up about Austin music. Not sure who to vote for? Turn on the radio, drop into the local record store, or head to the clubs tonight. Your favorite band is probably playing.” And give some consideration to our Austin favorite singer/songwriter Amy Cook.

Vote Here! Entries must be received by Wednesday, January 31, 2007.

Tags: music, chronicle, poll

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Jim Ellinger podcasts from AMARC in Amman Jordan

austinblogger — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:33:48 +0000

Jim Ellinger podcast from Amman, Jordan AMARC conference

November 11 – 17 2006

AMARC 9, the 9th World Conference and General Assembly of AMARC, will take place in Amman, Jordan from the 11 to the 17 of November 2006.

The Internet Jordanian pioneer and FM broadcaster Ammannet ( http://www.ammannet.net ) will host the conference in partnership with media and journalists groups from Jordan and Palestine.

AMARC 9 will bring together up to 300 or 400 community broadcasters from more than 110 countries and all regions of the world.

The ninth gathering of community radio broadcasters will take a week and consist first of all in a world conference that will allow participants to analyze and explore the challenges facing community radios. For more information on the going process kindly visit: http://www.evaluation.amarc.org

Voting and associate members of AMARC will then meet for the 9th AMARC World General Assembly to receive the reports of the International Board, to define the Amman Declaration of Community Radio Broadcasters, to adopt the strategic plan 2006-2010, to elect the new international board of Directors and adopt resolutions to tackle the challenges facing the community radio movement.

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South by Southwest Presents – Schedule

austinblogger — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:54:08 +0000

The Last Days of the San Jose

Dir: Liz Lambert

October 10, 2006 Â· 9:00pm – 10:30pm

A loving portrait of the residents in an Austin motel, as it undergoes changes reflecting an American trend.

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See the next project of the San Jose Hotel

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reviews of the Last Days of the San Jose

austinblogger — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:52:02 +0000

Sergio Padilla in http://austinist.com :

“Some of you who are new to Austin may not know of SoCo’s previous life as a drug and crime infested sector of the city. The Last Days of the San Jose chronicles the transformation of the little motel from prostitute and junkie hangout to chic and trendy boutique hotel. The renovation of the San Jose helped spark the revival of South Congress into the fashionable neighborhood it has become today.

The movie will be showing tonight at the Alamo downtown. Afterwards we recommend heading over to the San Jose and having some drinks in their enjoyable outdoor patio.”

From the Original Alamo website:

LAST DAYS OF THE SAN JOSE
Theater: Alamo Downtown

LAST DAYS OF THE SAN JOSE
(D. Liz Lambert, 2005)
LAST DAYS OF THE SAN JOSE is a documentary about the San Jose Motel, a notoriously seedy joint on S. Congress Ave. in Austin, which Liz Lambert bought with the idea of tearing it down to build a cool boutique hotel. But it took her two years to get a bank to loan her the money, and in the meantime she decided to manage the old motel in order to make ends meet. She used a digital video camera to document many of the colorful characters and odd experiences she encountered during that time, which were cut into this documentary. If you have lived in Austin for many years, Last Days of the San Jose is a kind of loopy Valentine to the days when S. Congress was more disreputable, before anyone ever thought about using the abominably pretentious term “SoCo” to describe the area. (Jette, Celluloid Eyes)

Read the full Celluloid Eyes review here.

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Bob Nagy, Karen Holcomb, Paul and Dot

austinblogger — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:22:45 +0000

What is the future of podcasting? Why did Bob and Karen pull up stakes in Austin, Texas and move to Hot Springs, Arkansas? Why is John Cooksey rushing together an instructional video podcasting machine? And a lot of kitchen table talk on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Hot Springs, Arkansas is a the site of the annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

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