Alltel Wireless Sponsors Tyson Gay

May 16, 2008 by Jimson Lee

Paul Klein of ABC once said “TV is the business of selling audiences to advertisers”.

How true.

Rewind to the 2000 Sydney Olympics where all the finals were tape delayed “live” on TV, at least in North America.

Immediately “live on tape” after Michael Johnson’s 400-meter final, where he won his second consecutive 400 meter Gold medal, we […]

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Why Pay for Expensive International Cell Phone Rental?

April 19, 2008 by Jimson Lee

Mobal $179 World Phone - $ 179.00Own the executive GSM World Phone that works in over 170 countries + Americas with exceptional quality and service. Now just $179 and you only pay for the calls you make, no other fees or charges for life! Also includes SIM card, user guide, rechargeable battery, multi-voltage […]

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What is Microsoft Silverlight? MS Flash Video?

March 6, 2008 by Jimson Lee

In my quest to deliver the ultimate video quality to my readers, Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences for the Internet.
Here is quick preview of the video quality, which reminds me of trying to compete after a week of high-volume high-intensity training. The […]

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How to Avoid Roaming Charges on International Calls

February 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee

When VoIP for Cell Phones officially crossed paths last month, I reviewed Mobiletalk from Packet8 . You can read the full review here.
Effective today, MobileTalk pricing will be $0.00 per month and $0.00 set-up activation fee. This pricing will only be available for a limited time, but those that sign up now […]

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How to Start a Blog - Part 2

January 25, 2008 by Jimson Lee

In my article on How to Start a Blog for under 7 dollars, one thing I forgot to mention was disk storage. The old quota has just increased from 50 MB to 3 GB.
This means you can now upload high-resolution photos, Word and Acrobat PDF documents, music and videos to your WordPress blog without […]

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Download YouTube Videos to Your iPod with Tooble

January 17, 2008 by Jimson Lee

If you use iTunes, you can now download YouTube Videos to your iPod using iTunes and Tooble.tv
Who the heck is Tooble.tv?
Tooble.tv is a free software that lets you watch YouTube videos on your iPod. It has always been possible but Tooble makes the whole process extremely simple even for beginners or non-tech savvy people..
I already […]

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Saving Money on Overseas International Calls - Part 2

January 15, 2008 by Jimson Lee

The world of technology changes rapidly in 6 months!
My last review of Saving Money on Overseas International Calls was in July 2007 so it’s time for an update on the latest in cost savings.
Everyone knows how expensive it is to use your cell phone while overseas. I returned from my month long trip at the […]

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How to Setup a Blog or Start a Website for under $7

January 14, 2008 by Jimson Lee

It amazes me when I see world class athlete with a blogger or brunysurin.blogspot.com account.
It costs less than $7 per year for your own “dot com” domain name (if you are really cheap, then a .info costs only $2.99 per year). The domain name is the only upfront cost… you can bootstrap […]

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Viewing YouTube FLV files with Adobe Media Player

December 27, 2007 by Jimson Lee

Adobe Media Player is a desktop media player that lets you play QuickTime movies, podcasts and Flash Videos (FLV) files.
Most people are familiar with Windows Media Player or Real Player.
My popular article on Saving YouTube and Blip.tv Files for your iPod or Computer explained how to extract and play FLV files with WinFF or […]

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Always Have a Good Backup

December 19, 2007 by Jimson Lee

When organizing a track meet or road race, always use a manual backup method for backup timing.
How many times have you seen a “NT” for “no time” next to the final results?
You can’t re-run the race. Some meet organizers don’t care as the race is to determine who wins, place, or show. […]

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Google Docs Adds Microsoft Powerpoint Equivalent

September 24, 2007 by Jimson Lee

Last June, I gave 10 reasons Why I loved Google.
Then I showed how Gmail can view Microsoft Powerpoint slides.
Now, Google Docs have added a web based Microsoft Powerpoint equivalent. The new name of Google Docs replaces the old name of Google Docs & Spreadsheets.
In short, users can:

Create and keep presentations in one place on […]

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Entertainment RSS Delivered Straight Into Your Homes

September 13, 2007 by Jimson Lee

Several of my readers asked me “What the heck are those RSS buttons on your Blog?”.
RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is a web feed of frequently published or updated content.
There was a good video in Problogger.net explaining this.
The content can be read using software called a “feed reader” or an “aggregator.” I highly recommend […]

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VoIP In Canada

September 10, 2007 by Jimson Lee

Everyone knows I’m a big advocate on using voice over the Internet protocol, otherwise known as Voice over IP or VoIP for short. The primary reason is huge cost savings.
You can read my article from over 2 years ago.
For overseas travel, be sure to read Traveling Overseas and Saving Money on International Calls.
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Why Speededurance.com uses Blip.tv

August 29, 2007 by Jimson Lee

The current issue of PC World has an extensive comparison of most of the popular video sharing websites.
Blip.tv has emerged as a clear winner - again - in terms of video quality and video encoding speed. It also supports the wide screen Flash video player, a format that is soon becoming the de facto […]

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Convert YouTube video to Blip.tv without downloading to your hard drive

August 2, 2007 by Jimson Lee

I was recently on a business trip where my only connection to the Internet was a dial up connection!
I had a file on YouTube that I needed to post on Blip.tv, but I didn’t want to download it, and re-upload it.
I already wrote on How to Save YouTube and Blip.tv files […]

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YouTube, Blip.tv or Wordpress Video Plugin?

July 27, 2007 by Jimson Lee

YouTube, Blip.tv or Wordpress Video Plugin?

As a Technology Consultant, I am constantly searching for more efficient ways to distribute videos over the web. Everyone is aware of YouTube, and Blip.tv is becoming increasing popular thanks to Flocast. These 2 are based on Flash video.
I had used Blip.tv to share my videos from the Harry Jerome Invitational meet with […]

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Traveling Overseas and Saving Money on International Calls

July 25, 2007 by Jimson Lee

UPDATE: Be sure to read the update on Jan 16, 2008 for the latest tips on Saving Money on International Calls
People have the fantasy that elite track and field athletes lead a jet-set life. True, they are on the road a lot and often travel overseas, especially Europe.
Take for example the IAAF Summer meets: […]

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Converting Powerpoint Slideshows to Flash with Gmail

June 25, 2007 by Jimson Lee

Talk about stress!
I was set to give a corporate coaches clinic the other day, and the worst thing happened to me: my USB thumb/flash drive memory stick got corrupted!
In it, I had kept my PowerPoint slide, as well as a Powerpoint show slide in case the computer at the clinic […]

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Saving YouTube and Blip.tv files for your iPod or computer

June 17, 2007 by Jimson Lee

Show me an athlete who doesn’t own an iPod!
All the athletes on my track team know I work as a Technology Consultant during the day. One of my biggest request is to save YouTube files for the iPod.
Personally, they should be worrying about their next race, but here are the steps to […]

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10 Reasons Why I Love Google

June 13, 2007 by Jimson Lee

As you may know by reading my bio, I am a coach at our local track club, Metro Athletic Club.
As with any club, group, or organization, we needed ways to collaborate and be more productive with our time, especially when on the road traveling for competitions. And not spend a fortune.
Here are 10 reasons […]

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