The Well Intentioned Loudmouth

Its about more than just Barack...

Thank you Laura Bush for speaking out on Myanmar.

AFP's Olivier Knox:

"US First Lady Laura Bush accused Myanmar's military rulers Monday of failing to warn their citizens in time about a killer cyclone and pressed the junta to accept US aid in the disaster's wake. 'Although they were aware of the threat, Burma's state-run media failed to issue a timely warning to citizens in the storm's path,' Bush said in an unusual appearance at the White House briefing room podium."

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A debate on the political game...

I still think we need to change the game. That is why I stake my hope on electoral reform. But, Jay Smooth is one of the web's most respectful, respect worthy, and down to earth political video commentators, and his latest has prompted my putting out a different view:

My friend Brendan Beiser, the next great talk show host...

Although I find out today that we are only months apart in age, Brendan Beiser and I were separated by a class year at our high school. Years later, we connected again when he was an X Files celebirity and I was a desperate, frustrated, close to being failed, storekeeper. He has always been a class act, Brendan has -  when he was 15, 25, and seems still to be, as we both approach our 40s. I was pretty sure I heard Brendan do a voiceover on a radio ad I happened to hear recently. And I was curious to find out what he is up to these days. So, congratulations are in order, Brendan. Your new talkshow, This Conversation, looks really interesting and I am hoping I can sit in the live audience one day. The show web site explains the premise:

Everyone is interesting. This Conversation sets out to prove it. While conventional talk shows focus on newsmakers or celebrities promoting their latest movie, book, or album, This Conversation seeks out people who are normally on the sidelines and puts them centre - stage to hear their stories. Whether it’s the courageous story of a Holocaust survivor Vera Slyomovics (above) or a champion female pro wrestler Veronica Vice (below), a grocery story clerk or a street-busker, everyone has a story to share

Are you streaming?

Video Musings on Walking...

Nokia Adspeak in post below...

I've posted test posts on this blog in a variety of different ways. I have used blog software like Qumana and devices like a HP windows mobile handheld. But, never have the software or devices added verbiage like the Nokia lifeblog software did in the below post....arrrgh!

I just got my hands on a Nokia N95 phone which has an elite swiss army knife range of features. Perhaps I can configure the lifeblog software on the device to be more user friendly....

Lifeblog post

Lifeblog automatically collects your images, videos, text and multimedia messages, sounds and blog posts into a single diary that you can easily browse, share, store, and search.

Lifeblog is also available for PCs. Store more, browse more, share more of your life with Lifeblog PC. For more information, visit www.nokia.com/nseries/lifeblog.
Thu 20/03/2008 18:07 Nokia Lifeblog

Testing nokia lifeblog service

power outlets in Montreal's Pierre Trudeau airport

Its weird, and we may still be a small segment of the overall travelling population, but making it hard for laptop users to plug in is really not a good idea. Especially those who have blogs.

I am at gate A49 at Montreal's Pierre Trudeau airport. Paid the$8.95 for the daylong wifi service. There are plug ins nearby, but they are under elevated table, with no chairs - kind of like bar tables. I don't know why they don't make it easier.  I am now sitting in the comfy chairs by the gate, but my power is about to run out.

Delirious(ly awaiting arrival of an N95). The possibilities of video blogging...

Most OVER THE TOP political ad I have likely ever seen...

John McCain, its hard for me to believe you approved this ad: