Working with New Hampshire Public Radio on Primary Place

I have been working with Jon Greenberg of New Hampshire Public Radio on bringing user generated content to his wonderful Primary Place segment. The goal is give a national voice to NH citizens that have the extraordinary opportunity to meet and greet candidates for the presidency.
Here is an article covering our efforts:

From New Hampshire Public Radio hosts presidential forum in Exeter

“It’s really neat to see that people, community members, will actually get to voice their opinions about a presidential primary in a whole new way. Four years ago no one had this opportunity and four years from now, every state will be doing this,” (John) Herman said. “It’s a once in a lifetime thing, from a historical perspective in technology. It’s not exactly Alexander Graham Bell using the phone, but it’s a milestone seeing people use technology that can affect real things.”

From a Letter to the Editor from Jon Greenberg:

Exeter resident John Herman deserves special thanks for single-handedly coordinating the video portion of the program.

The Energy Smackdown, Energy Conservation Reality TV Show

I am the host of an upcoming reality TV show called The Energy Smackdown.

This eco-conscious take on the reality TV genre is sponsored by Medford TV3, The Brainshift Foundation, and the National Grid. We will join three families in a fun filled competition to reduce their energy use. I met with the producers this week to shoot a quick promo for the show so we could attract families to the program. It was extremely cold outside. Very cold. Did I mention the cold? It was cold. Click the image to view the promo:

Granite Staters Embrace Podcasting

An insightful article published in Sunday’s Telegraph entitled “Granite Staters Embrace Podcasting” takes a look at the new media front from a New Hampshire perspective. The Eye is not only represented, but this very blog is quoted heavily.

Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0

Solution Watch has posted a great collection of web based tools and office applications for students, teachers and administrators. It is part of a three part series called Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0. I have been using some of these applications during my development meetings for Boston Neutrino. These are great tools that enable me to have productive meetings with the director and technical director without leaving my apartment. As web based applications continue to develop, I believe it will significantly change the way we work. Soon I will be integrating these tools and office applications in the classroom.
According to their site, Solution Watch surveys the new generation of the web, reviewing and providing in-depth walkthroughs of today’s best products and services. It is owned and maintained by Brian Benzinger.

Boston Media Makers Round Up

Boston Media Makers are an exciting group of people talking about exciting new media projects. Here are some image links to video from the meeting earlier this month.

And here is a thorough play-by-play of the October 1st meeting from Steve Garfield that includes links to more photos! If you are interested in the changing world of media, then this is the monthly meetup that you need to check out. Again, I can’t wait until next month!

Fahrenhiet 451 banned?!

A Houston parent calls for the banning of a book concerning book banning? Check out the story here. Someone could have at least told the guy it was Banned Books Week, a time, according to the American Library Association’s Web site, to celebrate the freedom to choose or express one’s opinion, even if it might be considered unorthodox or unpopular.

My Mass Media and Communications class ironically just finished reading Ray Bradbury’s classic novel. I teach it early in the year, because the book’s messages about freethinking, the critical importance of knowledge and literacy, and the freedom of speech are paramount in today’s world. Do yourself a favor. Click on the image an buy yourself a copy. There is a quote at the start of the novel that I have always found particularly exciting. Spanish Nobel Prize winning poet Juan Ramon Jimenez is quoted as saying, “If they give you ruled paper, then write the other way.” Now wouldn’t that make a great t-shirt?