Technology > Apple Summary. A recent update to Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus software for Apple (Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 for Mac), may result in repeatedly displaying the LiveUpdate window. This may happen upon startup, or when waking from sleep, or when logging in. According to some reports, the LiveUpdate window might re-appear immediately after closing or… Continue reading Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 for Mac Live Update Repeatedly Runs Continuous Loop Several Times Daily
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Parrot Remote Controlled AR Drone Helicopters for Gaming
Effective Living > Technology Summary. Gaming manufacturer Parrot has developed a remote control quadricopter that has an on-board video camera. The helicopter can be controlled using an iPhone or iPad. This makes these helicopters ideal for making areal view videos. Participants can compete with others by navigating through obstacle courses. User videos can be saved… Continue reading Parrot Remote Controlled AR Drone Helicopters for Gaming
Western Digital Website Down
Technology Summary. The website of hard drive manufacturer Western Digital was down today with the following message on their home page: “Internal Server Error – Read The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request. Reference #3.26cb8f18.1307724773.ce0b469” You can click the image above to view the actual page. We don’t know… Continue reading Western Digital Website Down
Video Conversion and Transfer from VHS to Computer Video File Using QuickTime Software
Technology > Video Summary. To transfer video from VHS to a computer video file, one simply needs analog to digital video converter box and a video editing program that allows for DV video importing. The process from start to finish can be fairly time consuming, since exporting video to a usable format is slow. The previous… Continue reading Video Conversion and Transfer from VHS to Computer Video File Using QuickTime Software
Lakota and Native American Flutes
Summary As an instrument, the Lakota Flute is relatively easy to play, yet it also offers the use of more advanced techniques to create a wide range of sounds including pitch bending. The Lakota flute can be played naturally, or used with digital recording effects such as those available with Garageband music recording and production software from… Continue reading Lakota and Native American Flutes
HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium Wireless e-All-in-One A910g (CM756A) Printer Scanner Copier Fax
Technology Summary. Anyone shopping for an office-grade multi-function printer in the $300 to $400 price range will want to consider the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium. Because the printer uses high output ink cartridges, the savings in ink alone will generally pay for the cost of the printer. Additionally, the Plus and Premium models have a… Continue reading HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium Wireless e-All-in-One A910g (CM756A) Printer Scanner Copier Fax
Deciphering, Writing, and Translating Chinese Language Character Script Using iPad, iPod, or iPhone and Google Translate
Effective Living > Communications > Langauge Learning Summary. For written languages that use mostly romanized letters, such as Spanish, it’s usually possible to type words directly into Google Translate and learn their meaning. However, with Chinese characters, there is no equivalent on a typical computer keyboard to recreate a Chinese character that you are looking… Continue reading Deciphering, Writing, and Translating Chinese Language Character Script Using iPad, iPod, or iPhone and Google Translate
Ex-Mormon Advertising Video Initiative Offers Alternative to Mormon Message Campaign
Activism > Advertising Summary. The Mormon Church recently launched a very high quality video campaign presenting a series of video vignettes showing the lives of diverse Mormons. These videos always ended with the statement, “and I’m a Mormon.” In reaction to the advertising campaign, ex-Mormons created a similar video campaign with video vignettes showing ex-Mormons.… Continue reading Ex-Mormon Advertising Video Initiative Offers Alternative to Mormon Message Campaign
YouTube Most Viewed This Week Rankings and Ratings Hacked
Technology Summary. Hackers have recently been manipulating search engine results and content ratings. On 3 June 2011, we saw an example of this on YouTube. Under the Most Viewed category for This Week, in position #12 with 4.8 million views was a 31 second commercial for Dish network. Click here, or the image to the… Continue reading YouTube Most Viewed This Week Rankings and Ratings Hacked
Mormon Message – Church Video Promotion – Personal Profiles of Mormons – Example of Effective Marketing
Summary The Mormon Church recently launched a new promotional video campaign that conveys the diversity and individuality among its members. These videos and others are featured on the Mormon Message YouTube channel. The series is a good example of effective advertising. Review Advertising is like a good book, and to be effective, it needs to capture the… Continue reading Mormon Message – Church Video Promotion – Personal Profiles of Mormons – Example of Effective Marketing
Here and now – Quebec City and Area Tourism HD Video Promotion
Effective Living > Advertising Summary. To be most effective, advertising must be engaging, entertaining, interesting, and inspiring. The Québec City and Area Tourism Department recently produced a spectacular high definition video with areal flyovers and panoramic vistas combined with an uplifting music score. It’s possibly one of the most impressive tourism videos ever produced.
Cirque du Soleil, Creativity, Effectiveness, and Global Citizenship
Effective Living Summary. One aspect of effective living is engaging the creative mind for relaxation, pleasure, increased energy, and to help bring forth ideas and solutions to life’s challenges. Sources of creative inspiration can come from music, theatre, art, dance, and other similar outlets. Cirque du Soleil is a company that combines music, theatre, dance, and art… Continue reading Cirque du Soleil, Creativity, Effectiveness, and Global Citizenship