Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Dispatch from Chicago: Digital Video Growing with "Big Data," Quality Content
CHICAGO - Big data coupled with highly addressable media, social media and compelling forms of content, were some of the subjects covered Tuesday in Chicago at the Beet.TV Advertising Summit presented by Adobe Video Advertising at the global headquarters of the mega-media agency Starcom MediaVest Group. Participating in the event were Tracey Scheppach of VivaKI/Starcom, Gary Goss of Adobe, Dan Beltramo of Vizu/Nielson, Brad Elders of AOL, Joan FitzGerald of comScore, Michael Glantz of Forrester Research, Roland Hamilton of Dailymotion, Curt Hecht of The Weather Channel, Ken Lagana of CBS Interactive and Mike Zeman of VivaKi. Moderating the sessions was Ashley Swartz, former head of the interactive video practice at Digitas, now a digital media consultant and contributor to Beet.TV. In this segment, she gives a summary of the event. We are in the process of editing a treasure trove of video highlights from the sessions along with one-on-one interviews with all the speakers. We look forward to publishing great content from this over the next several weeks. Thanks to Adobe Video Advertising for sponsoring and to SMGx/Starcom MediaVest Group for hosting us. And huge thanks to Ashley for her superb moderating. Andy Plesser
The world�s most expensive terraced house: Grade 1 listed home goes on the market for �100million� (well, it was designed by the man who built Buckingham Palace)
One Cornwall Terrace (pictured) is a Grade 1 listed mansion overlooking Regent's Park, London and boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 11 reception rooms.
Managing Cash Flow
Increasing sales don't always equal increased cash flow; especially if the sales are credit sales. Managing your cash flow effectively requires close attention, just like managing the rest of your business.
Why to Get a Bad Credit Car Loan Now?
Bad credit borrowers have the perfect opportunity of availing car loans. With the current changes in the auto lending pattern, it has now become easy for borrowers with strained credit to get auto financing options. Read on to know how you can score a bad credit car loan.
Demand for High Value Mortgages Strong As London's Prime Property Prices Reach Record High
The prime London property market continues to defy the otherwise gloomy economic outlook for the property market in the UK. Demand for prime properties and the large mortgages required to fund their purchase continues to be good.
Sail Smoothly With The Ideal Boat Loan
There is a certain kind of calmness and serenity which we could only get from bodies of water. The best way to experience this is by considering a boat loan to purchase your own vessel.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Quick and Easy Debt Relief Tips
Accumulating debt is definitely not something to be ashamed of. The main contributors of debt problems are the individual's lifestyle and financial circumstances. People in such situations will try to negotiate with their creditors to achieve a debt relief solution. The internet has all sorts of debt relief tips; however, not all tips are viable. Listed below are some of the most common debt relief tips.
The Ricky Whitlock Story: Clawing back from a near career-ending injury
The story of California's Ricky Whitlock starts out like many of surfing's greats: a childhood at the beach, promising amateur career, followed by the leap into professional stardom. Then, just as Ricky was making a name for himself in competition, a nasty wipeout at the world's deadliest wave nearly left him paralyzed. While warming up for the Volcom Pipeline Pro in January at Hawaii's North Shore, Ricky fell on a big one, driving him into the reef on his back. News of the accident..
You?ve Got Presidential Mail [INFOGRAPHIC]
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are no strangers to your inbox.
This year's presidential candidates have been reaching out nonstop to their constituents through email, hoping the online messages help increase fundraising efforts, turnout at conventions, and the number of voters at the polls next week.
Digital marketing technology provider Silverpop analyzed 400 messages between the two candidates, their vice presidential partners and even their wives since August 2012 to see what their email campaigns have accomplished.
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Taylor Swift & Conor Kennedy Split
The pair parted ways a while ago, a source confirms to PEOPLE
Money Management and Profiting From the Volatile Forex Trading Market
Being able to profit in the Forex trading market is a tricky balance between risk and reward. If you take a risk, you have an opportunity to be rewarded by Lady Fortune, but you are also faced with the chance of losing everything you have earned in a single day.
An Overview of Investment Advisor Jobs
Are you thinking about studying to be an Investment Advisor? Here is some information that you need to know once you graduate about finding investment advisor jobs.
Review: Razr Maxx boasts best Android smartphone battery
Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx is a power-packed follow-up to the company's Droid Razr handset, says this eWEEK review. Now available on Verizon Wireless, the 4.3-inch RazrMaxx zips along with a 1.2GHz, dual-core processor and 4G LTE, and positively astounds with its 3300mAh, all-day battery....
Provident Loans: Financial Support For Matured Working People
When a person gets retired, he is offered a kind of finance scheme that is known as provident fund and the loan offered on behalf of provident is known as provident loans. It is kind of safe mode to have money when you need a big cash support due to any medical emergency or any educational or other purposes. One can easily borrow this deal against his provident without being involved in any hard condition.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Oct. 29: The last Hudson Hornet was built on this date in 1954
For the first 40 years of the U.S. auto industry, cars were built much as carriages had been -- by dropping a body on top of a frame that held the axles. Only after World War II did the engineers and designers at Hudson attempt a different way; blending the body and frame into one [...]
There Are Many Government Foundation Grants
Lack of awareness about government foundation grants and people's ignorance is the reason for US citizens relying more on bank loans for financial help. Ideally one should first seek free money and apply for bank loan only when one is unable to get free financial help.
Online Loans With Bad Credit - Why Getting A Loan With A Peer To Peer Lender May Be A Great Idea
Online loans can really be helpful when you're looking for funding fast. Find out why getting an online loan from a peer to peer lender may be a great idea!
Credit Card Debt Reduction - The Truth Revealed
Can you really reduce your credit card debt? The unvarnished truth is that you can - using a strategy called debt settlement. However, as this article reveals, you have to have a lot of intestinal fortitude and very good negotiating skills. Be sure to read through to the end of this article so you will know how to do debt settlement and how much it could save you.
Hamilton baffled by poor start
Lewis Hamilton says he was baffled about the reasons for his poor start to the Indian Grand Prix.
Looking For A Practicable Debt Management Plan
Under particular circumstances, a practicable Debt Management Plan (DMP) may doubtlessly be considered the best option for eliminating your increasingly mounting debts, especially the ones that are primarily related to your irresponsible use of credit cards. So if you are in the process of contemplation on whether it would really be prudent to get yourself enlisted for a suitable debt management plan, you would certainly play your cards right, if you were to also concurrently weigh up the wise option of obtaining qualified and sincere advice from a duly certified, licensed and professional credit counselor.
Watch Little Mix's New 'Sin City'-Inspired Music Video
Check out this Sin City-inspired music video for girl group Little Mix directed by Sara Chatfield. The video's striking neo-noir look comes courtesy of DP Wil Bex. Watch below.
Comprehensive List of Questions to Solve All Your Doubts Regarding Post Bankruptcy Auto Loans
When you have a bankruptcy on your credit report, your scores take a terrible hit. This makes car loan approval very difficult. But, thanks to post bankruptcy auto loans, buying a car is now possible. Read this article and get answers to all your questions regarding after bankruptcy car financing.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
The 2p drug that can banish ugly scars forming once a wound has healed
Verapamil is already widely used in the NHS to treat a variety of heart-related conditions such as high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms and chest pain.
Top 10 Pinterest Pins This Week
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From cool gadgets to delicious treats, this week's Top 10 Pinterest Pins will get you in the mood to pin.
For this week's list, we've included some of the most re-pinned images from across the visual network. There's a little bit for everyone this week -- from seriously cool USB drives to a recipe for mouthwatering pumpkin cupcakes.
If you like Pinterest-inspired activities, you're in luck. We found a tutorial that shows you how to turn a book into a secret compartment, as well as an adorable low-tech photo filter to give your pics a unique look.
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Wit, wisdom and breaking news from the New York Television Festival
The web's most popular Jane Austin adaptation gets a big deal. The value of mainstream celebrities might not measure up to web celebrities. Some people actually miss Myspace. And other things learned from the New York Television Festival.
How To Get Hired In 30 Days Or Less
Sometimes it seems that a job search is a race against the clock: How soon can you get hired? Everyone?s search is different, but no matter what your situation is, there are certain techniques that are guaranteed to push you in the right direction.
Follow these tips to kickstart your job search and be signing an offer letter in 30 days or less.
1. Get Organized
Organization is key to staying on track (and on time!) in your job search. Keep track of places you?re interested in applying and what step you?re at in the application process. One good strategy is to create an Excel spreadsheet with the following columns: company name, relevant position, link to job posting, mat…
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CBS, Yahoo! Re-Branding ?The Insider? as ?omg! Insider,? Add Interactive Components
CBS Television Distribution and Yahoo! are re-branding syndicated entertainment news show “The Insider” as “omg! Insider,” and adding a number of interactive elements to the program. Hosts Kevin Frazier and Brooke Anderson will stay on, but they will also be joined by Yahoo! talent like Kristin Aldridge and Michael Yo. As for the social element is concerned:
New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
European Video Ad Services firm Videoplaza Registers Big Rise in Mobile and Tablet Ad Demand
COLOGNE - Videoplaza, the Stockholm/London-based digital video ad services firm, is serving 10 percent of its advertising inventory into mobile and connected devices, an increase of 700 percent in just eight months, says Sorosh Tavakoli, CEO, in this interview with Beet.TV at the DMEXCO conference. Our correspondent Ashley Swartz caught up with him last week at the DMEXCO conference where he spoke about digital advertising developments in Europe and the specific dynamics of the German market.
Analyzing Romney's F-22 Suggestion
This past weekend, Governor Romney shed new light on the details of his plan to increase the Pentagon?s base budget to 4% of GDP. Rather, he shed new light on a detail. Speaking on a local Virginia television station on...
Important Tips For Securing Car Loans Even If You Have A Bad Credit History
You could be forgiven for thinking that if you have a poor credit history that it is not possible for you to get a loan for that new car that you want. Because so many people have been affected by the recession, lenders are more able to make loans in this situation now.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Kids Learn to Draw Mickey With Disney?s Creativity Studio
Know a Disney fan or a wannabe artist? The Disney Creativity Studio app makes a great gift. Through the app, a real Disney artist teaches you how to draw Mickey and other beloved characters with step-by-step tutorials, using your iPad and a stylus.
The Smart Stylus is your creative tool. It feels comfortable in your hand and, of course, features a cheerful picture of Mickey. The stylus magically draws different shapes and textures, like markers, crayons and stamps, as well as a variety of colors and brush sizes. A color palette appears across the top of the screen, and there's an eraser for those inevitable oopsies. Simply flip the stylus over, just like a pencil.
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Toddler Speech: 5 Easy Ways to Encourage Your Toddler To Speak
Looking for ways to help your toddler speak? Find 5 easy tips to help promote your toddler's emerging speech.
Bernie Sanders Exposes 18 CEOs who took Trillions in Bailouts, Evaded Taxes and Outsourced Jobs
As You can see, the Banking Cartel that runs this nation has decided to simply....take all of OUR Money, and Give it to themselves.
They will do everything in their Power to prevent the Great Majority of Americans from becoming aware that in the Past few Years, they Have literal …
They will do everything in their Power to prevent the Great Majority of Americans from becoming aware that in the Past few Years, they Have literal …
Things To Consider Before Getting A Boat Loan
Traveling by the sea is without a doubt the oldest way of getting to a different continent. Over the centuries, sailing has played an important role in the growth and progress of civilizations in various land masses.
Raikkonen: Lotus is being out-spent
Kimi Raikkonen says it is no surprise that Lotus has not been able to match the development rate of the bigger teams - because it simply does not have the resources to keep throwing money at upgrades. Lotus enjoyed a strong first half of the campaign, but found itself unable to keep that form up since the summer break and has fallen away from the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari in recent races.
Four Important Facts About Auto Title Loans
Selecting a debt instrument among the many available is no easy choice. This is especially true for those who are considering going for auto title loans because of the relatively novel nature of the loan in the debt market.
Targeted Video Ads on Track to Grow Widely in Next Year, VivaKi's Mike Zeman
CHICAGO -- Addressable or targeted digital video ads comprise about 10% of the online video ad invnetory, but that will likely grow given the efficiency in targeting, says Mike Zeman, VP Solutions or Publicis Groupe-owned VivaKi Nerve Center. Beet.TV interviewed him at the Beet.TV Video Advertising Summit in Chicago. "The ability to remove waste from the system is something that always resonates with advertisers so I definitely think it will continue to grow," he tells Beet.TV in this video interview. He explains that the digital advertising world is still divided into two markets -- experiential and addressable. Experiential ads refer to high-end, premium placement runs that are less about audience makeup and more about making an impact, whereas addressable online video refers to using video to reach a particular segment. VivaKi aims to help its clients with video targeting through its Audience on Demand trading desk, the addressable media buying practice at Vivaki that helps brands buy digital ads on a targeted basis. VivaKi has worked with Videology to build the platform as well as vendors like BlueKai and Nielsen. "We have developed a list of sites with quality environments that our advertisers want to be associated with," he tells us. "We can find individuals who meet our target criteria, bid on impressions delivered to them, and generate a higher return."
Scintillating pace unexpected ? Stoner
Casey Stoner admits he hadn't anticipated being so emphatically fast on the opening day of the Australian Grand Prix. While the Australian has won the past five races on his home track, he came into this year's event with his injured worsening and his form uncertain
Friday, October 26, 2012
Beyond The Toy - Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers
My playroom shelves are sagging. We have so many toys that I have recently begun to throw them out or pass them on. There is a limit to how much my children can play with. If you can understand the problem, then you know why this holiday season we are looking for gift ideas that don't include toys.
Auto Title Loans Can Help
An auto title loan is one way of getting quick money for emergency spending. Auto title loans will not work for everyone, though. The money loaned out is fast, but the lump sum pay off will be difficult for many.
How Traders Can Protect Themselves From Unreputable Binary Option Brokers
Binary Options Trading is a new online trading instrument. With a growth rate of 20% per month since 2008 means there are lots of new traders. These new traders should be careful which Broker they trade with. We hope to offer some simple hints and tips on selecting a trustworthy Binary Options Broker.
Justin Timberlake Responds to 'Distasteful' Wedding Video
A pal of the newlywed videotaped homeless people sending their congratulations to him and wife Jessica Biel
How to Check Your Debt - Easy Ways to Keep Tabs on Your Creditors
This article discusses the issue of how people can keep track of their debt. The simple processes already going on in your relationship with your creditors are explored as mechanisms through which to keep check on your debt.
Toyota widens global sales lead over GM in 3Q
Toyota has widened its global sales lead over General Motors because its factories have recovered from last year's earthquake.
Kids Fashion Organic Range
The kids organic fashion range is evolving rapidly, mostly due to consumers becoming more environmentally conscious in general and also by parents looking to reduce the chemicals brought into the home. Qualities of organic cotton or bamboo-based clothing can include its long-term durability to hold up to all day play, exceptional softness, and wrinkle resistant.
Frijns: Bianchi clash a racing incident
New Formula Renault 3.5 champion Robin Frijns believes his title-deciding crash with Jules Bianchi was a racing incident. The top two in the championship clashed on lap 21 of the season finale, as Frijns tried to re-pass Bianchi at Turn 4 after the Ferrari junior had taken fourth place from him at the start of the lap
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Things to Check Before Claiming Back PPI
Are you PPI victims? Find out how to claim back mis sold PPI.
Can I Get Rid of Student Loans Through Bankruptcy?
Student loans are backbreaking in the United States today. Hiring is slow, even worse for new graduates, and tuition continues to climb at alarming rates. It's truly a no win situation for a lot of students trying to make it in a horrid economy.
Dirt Rider's Weekly Dirt: A special mix of off-road tidbits
Dirt Rider magazine's Weekly Dirt is the place to go each Wednesday to catch up on the latest happenings in the realm of off-road motorcycling. This week, they went around the country to catch up on what happened over the weekend, including with the Monster Energy Cup, silly season in the Motocross/Supercross world, GNCC racing, and more. To get the dirt, click here.
Photo courtesy Dirt Rider
Photo courtesy Dirt Rider
Netflix Sees 2 Million New Streaming Customers in Q3, DVD Subscriptions Down
It’s no secret that Netflix believes that its DVD rental-by-mail service will vanish one day soon as more and more households switch to streaming-only subscriptions, so the suits were certainly pleased at some of the Q3 numbers Netflix posted. The company added almost 2 million new streaming subscribers in Q3 alone, bringing the total...
Forex Trading Signals Online - 100% Automatic Forex Trading Signals Delivery Methods!
? For a long time, investing has been one of the most popular as well as most profitable ways to earn money and, since the huge rise in popularity of the internet, investing online through investments like Forex trading has really grown in popularity. When trading Forex, one of the most important things to have is great Forex trading system such as a Forex signal service, and when it comes to Forex signals, one of the most important things is the delivery method. Here are some of the ways that Forex trading signals are delivered!...
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
TN-MEMPHIS, Essential Functions of Job: � Perform testing of incoming raw materials, in process materials and finished products. � Record and analyze data; seek continuous improvement. � Good communication skills � Experience with Microsoft Office software � Capable of working in the manufacturing environment, handling weights of 70 lbs � Able to work independently with flexible hours and travel Responsibilit
Nursing Pillows, The Inside Scoop
Learn WHY you have to add a nursing pillow to your list of baby necessities. Learn where to get a nursing pillow (boppy). Or how you can sew one for free!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Runny nose? Sneezing all the time? Don't assume it's a cold - you may be allergic to autumn
With the help of experts, we reveal how to work out if your sneezes are a sign of an allergy, what could be triggering them — and how to tackle them.
Are Retail Baby Clothing Stores Easy to Open?
With so many American workers now struggling to find work, many have opted to go into business for themselves. Starting a business is risky but for most the rewards offset the risk. Individuals who start their own business have higher income potential, get to be their own boss, and never have to worry about being fired or laid off.
4 Convicted in NY Officer's 1988 Death Up for Parole
The officer was protecting the home of a witness in a drug case when he was shot in the head.
In this Sept. 24, 2012 photo provided by the New York State Department of Correctional Services and Community Supervision, prison inmate David McClary is shown. McClary was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in 1989 for participating in the 1988 murder of rookie New York City Police Officer Edward Byrne and will meet with a New York state parole board in November 2012. (AP Photo/New York State Department of Correctional Services and Community Supervision)
10 Tips to Becoming a Smart Borrower
Debt was, once upon a time, considered to be bad. However, times have changed. Nowadays, we don't think twice before committing ourselves to indebtedness. But we need to be careful. Not all loans are good. Loans that finance the consumption are bad and must be shunned. Loans that build assets are worth a look. But banks may not always be giving the correct picture. Therefore, it is for us delve deep into any loan offer and make the right choice.
Why to Get a Bad Credit Car Loan Now?
Bad credit borrowers have the perfect opportunity of availing car loans. With the current changes in the auto lending pattern, it has now become easy for borrowers with strained credit to get auto financing options. Read on to know how you can score a bad credit car loan.
Gang 'kicked teenager to death after he joked one looked like Justin Bieber'
Rikki Todd (pictured) died four days after the attack outside the Halfway House pub in Camperdown, Northumberland on December 23 last year.
Judge Jonathan Gammon drowned in car when sat nav directed wife into heavily-flooded ford
Jonathan Gammon, 52, died alongside his pet dog Gabby after his Toyota Yaris was overcome by water and swept more than 100 metres downstream in Headley, Hampshire.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Media Management: Cross-Country Integrated Production at HuffPost Live
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James Careless On Monday, August 13, 2012, at 10 a.m. ET, the Huffington Post launched its live streaming news network. Entitled HuffPost Live, live.huffingtonpost.com delivers 12 hours of live programming daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. The programming features a number of HuffPost Live hosts on a working newsroom set interacting with in-studio guests, Huffington Post reporters and remote viewers coming in via Google+ Hangouts, Skype and other forms of web-based videoconferencing.
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| The HuffPost Live studio at AOL Huffington Post headquarters in New York. Photo by Damon Dahlen/AOL |
Stories taking place on HuffPost Live are tied in to stories posted on HuffingtonPost.com, a more traditional online news outlet, and vice versa; live video from HuffPost Live is edited and repurposed into clips posted on HuffingtonPost.com, AOL (Huffington Post’s parent company) and elsewhere online.
HuffPost Live’s ability to turn its viewers into participants has caught the attention of the broadcast world. Small wonder: In breaking down the invisible wall between those who produce content and those who watch it, this website has applied social media interactivity to traditional TV programming.
Gabriel Lewis, co-creator and executive editor of HuffPost Live and head of AOL Studios, says, “Thanks to the web and social media, we no longer need to send a team of correspondents around the world to get news and comment,” Lewis explains. “Instead, anyone with a laptop and an internet connection who is already there can bring us authentic on-site comments and insights—in real time.”
How HuffPost Live Does It
HuffPost Live’s shows are broadcast from nearly identical studios in New York and Los Angeles, bolstered by a small satellite studio in Washington, D.C., for breaking political news. New York produces live content from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Los Angeles takes over from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
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| HuffPost Live control room in New York. Photo by Damon Dahlen/AOL |
“Technically, the two studios are as identical as we could make them,” says Joseph Adams, operations manager for AOL Studios and the person in charge of HuffPost Live’s Los Angeles facility. “The only differences are due to the fact that the Los Angeles studio was built for AOL shoots before HuffPost Live was conceived.”
The HuffPost Live studio in each location consists of a large rectangular stage with news desks, tables, chairs and couches. Viewers can see the desks and computers of the show’s staff in the background. “We shoot within our newsrooms, and the people you see are the producers and hosts of our content,” Adams says. “They are also the people who appear on the show; they move back and forth over the course of the broadcast day based on whatever segment is being shot.”
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HuffPost Live’s camera of choice is Panasonic’s AJ-HPX2700 2/3-inch 3-CCD P2 HD VariCam camcorder. Mike Whitmore, director of operations for studios and workflow at HuffPost Live Production New York, describes the New York production setup: “We have two HPX2700s on manned pedestals, plus two more on robotically controlled arms.” In Los Angeles, the HuffPost Live set has four HPX2700s on manned pedestals, with wiring for two more as needed. “We have HPX2700 field kits in the studio so we can add them as needed,” Adams adds.
At a list price of $39,950, the AJ-HPX2700 may seem like overkill for a web broadcaster, but HuffPost Live execs don’t see it that way. “We stream in 720p and are big believers in the quality offered by this Panasonic P2 format,” Whitmore says. “We also back up our video on P2 cards and use a P2-based workflow.”
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| Green Rooms are guides to upcoming segments that enable viewers to interact with a HuffPost Live story before it goes live. Users can read up on a topic using the Resources Well, suggest topics that the hosts should talk about during the segment, and chat with other viewers. Viewers can also use the Green Room to request to be an on-camera guest for that segment. |
The video from the HPX2700 cameras, plus audio captured by lavalier mics on the talent, is piped back to separate rooms for production. Both the New York and Los Angeles studios are equipped with “traditional master control rooms,” says Lewis, “with audio being managed in their own separate facilities.” Video is switched using Grass Valley Kayak switchers, while audio is handled through Wheatstone audio consoles. HuffPost Live’s production facilities also use Panasonic robotic camera controllers, Harris Platinum routers and RTS intercom systems.
In-studio lighting is a mix of LED and florescent lights. “Incandescent lights run too hot, requiring more power to be spent on them and running air conditioning,” says Adams.
Bringing in the World via the Web
HuffPost Live’s advantage is its ability to bring in video (and tweeted comments) from outside contributors in real time. To do this, the web site relies on Google+ Hangouts, the multi-user ad hoc chat rooms that can support up to 10 people each. “We help people who contact us get into Google+ Hangout rooms,” says Lewis. “Or if they prefer, we take their calls via Skype. Frankly, we will use whatever works and seems best depending on the situation.”
The live content is captured using four Apple Mac mini computers in New York. (HuffPost Live has fiber links connecting its Los Angeles and New York studios and providing distribution links to its mass content distributors, such as Akamai.)
Viewers may browse upcoming segments in the “Green Room” and submit an audition video explaining why they want to be a live guest in that segment. These videos are screened by HuffPost Live staff for language, suitability and content. Those who pass the test are then referred to the show’s producers, who determine which viewers they believe would have something to contribute to the conversation.
As a live segment airs, HuffPost Live techs record it to their production servers. “We then go over the segment to pull clips that can be posted to our many content sites,” says Lewis. “These clips, which are edited using [Apple] Final Cut Pro, are very important to our brand. So selecting and editing them all takes up a lot of time.”
So Far, No Major Headaches
As any broadcaster will tell you, being live is the ultimate test of both on-air talent and off-camera technical skill. It also puts in-studio production and remote distribution technologies to the test. If something isn’t up to scratch, viewers will soon see it fail in front of their eyes.
Amazingly, “Things have worked so far without any major hitches,” says Adams. “Despite being live 12 hours a day and switching between studios on both coasts, HuffPost Live has managed to stay up as scheduled.”
Why Going It Alone for Your New Mortgage Is Increasingly Stressful
If you are hoping to avoid stress when dealing with mortgage lenders it may pay to use a broker to deal with them on your behalf, particularly if you are looking for a large mortgage. A professional, qualified mortgage broker can help you find the best mortgage deal without the stress.
Filthy home offices piled high with cigarette butts and beer cans that make commuting to the living room a nightmare
As these pictures of terminal decline show, some people have no sense of pride, or safety, when it comes to their in-house workspace.
CBS Freshman Series ?Elementary? And ?Vegas? Get Full-Season Orders
CBS has given back-nine orders to freshman drama Elementary and Vegas, bringing their freshman seasons to a full-season 22 episodes each. Elementary‘s pickup was a no-brainer as the 
Sherlock Holmes reboot has been the the No. 2 new series of the season among adults 18-49 (behind NBC’s Revolution) and total viewers (behind Vegas). In the most current ratings (two weeks of Live+7 and two of Live+Same Day), Elementary has averaged 14.3 million viewers and a 3.5/10 in 18-49, improving its Thursday 10 PM time period by 17% in 18-49. In total viewers, it is even with The Mentalist‘s performance last fall. As expected, Vegas has been older-skewing given its subject matter and star Dennis Quaid, but it ranks as the most-watched new series this fall. In most current ratings, it averages 14.9 million viewers and 2.7/8 in 18-49. It has improved the year-ago time period by 8% in viewers, but it is down 7% in 18-49 from Unforgettable‘s delivery in the Tuesday 10 PM hour last fall. ?Vegas and Elementary have opened strong, delivering big audiences and winning performances in important time periods,? said CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler. ?Each of the shows has rich characters, big stars and a unique visual style that have stood out in the crowd, helping ... Read More »
Six things you must do in Madeira: Afternoon tea and white knuckle cable-car rides
Madeira is back to its best, just two years after it was struck by deadly floods. And if anything, this balmy spot is even more popular with British visitors, says Gareth Huw Davies.
Sharp reveals see-through solar panel
Sharp's latest solar cell panel seems perfect for green fiends living within a sky-rise condominium.
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Understanding The Savings and Loans Crisis
The economy is definitely in a slump that has lasted for a while now, and people are starting to go back and research the S&L crisis in order to compare and contrast then to now. The facts are quite simple though, the S&L crisis ended up causing the worst financial setback for this country since the Great Depression of 1929.
Interest Vs. Discount
There are two broad approaches to the world of science; the traditional way, the way of Natural Philosophers is one. Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Adam Smith and many others greats of the past were considered 'Natural Philosophers'. Natural Philosophers observe Nature, and formulate hypotheses and theories based on their observations. They may use mathematics to describe and clarify their observations and hypotheses, but for Natural Philosophers mathematics is simply a tool used to describe Nature.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Using a Safe Amount of Leverage When Starting Out in Forex Trading
Lots of beginners see leverage as a great opportunity to make loads of money in a very short time. Leverage is definitely something that you should take advantage of, but perhaps not in the beginning. Leverage basically allows you to work with more money than you actually hold in your account.
AOL Video Views Up 78 Percent in Twelve Months: Brad Elders Explains Why
CHICAGO - AOL has registered a 78 percent growth in monthly video views over the past twelve months, according to this report by comScore, making it the fastest growing of the top video sites. According to Brad Elders, SVP of Sales, the growth has come from a number of factors including the video portal AOL On which was launched last spring, a growing syndication business and the expansion of original content. Elders also speaks about the newly-launched Huff Post Live. We spoke with him at the Beet.TV Video Advertising Leadership Summit earlier this week at the Starcom MediaVest offices in Chicago
Two strokes at at the age of 22: the young woman fighting back
Becky Beaumont, from Stockport, suffered her first stroke last October and was left completely paralysed down her left side. She suffered a second stroke in August this year, this time affecting her right arm.
Paddle boarder saves dog from drowning, captures rescue on video
A puppy dog stranded on some offshore rocks that were 10 minutes away from disappearing with an incoming tide was saved from drowning when a paddle boarder spotted it. Off the coast of Kent in the U.K., Charlie Head was training for a 3,000-mile cross-Atlantic trip when he noticed a panicked Shih Tzu puppy alone on a small outcropping of rocks, according to the U.K. Daily Mail. "He definitely needs a rescue," Head can be heard saying as he paddled toward the helpless dog. Watch and listen..
Korean Firm Charged with Stealing Kevlar Secrets
Kolon would hire current and former DuPont employees as "consultants" who would provide confidential information about Kevlar
Android Central international round-up - October 20, 2012
We're less than two weeks away from one of the biggest Android events of the year, where it's possible we'll see a new version of Android, and new phones and tablets. We've already seen just about all there is to see of the LG Nexus 4, and rumors suggest a possible Samsung Nexus 10, as well as a new 32GB Nexus 7. But in amongst all the rumors, leaks and speculation, we've also had a fairly busy week of news for existing devices.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean finally hit UK Galaxy S3 phones, bringing with it a host of Samsung-specific improvements to the TouchWiz UI. O2 and Three are already pushing out the update, with Vodafone set to follow in the near future.
In Japan, we saw the announcement of what's arguably the most high-spec'd Android handset yet, in the form of the AU-exclusive HTC J Butterfly. With a 5-inch, 1920x1080 (yes, 1080p) display and a quad-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, this device should set the standard for high-end smartphones as we move into 2013. The J Butterfly itself won't be released outside of Japan, but we wouldn't be surprised to see a close relative of this phone land on Verizon in the U.S. before the year's out.
And finally, ASUS launched its second-generation Padfone, the Padfone 2, at glitzy events in Milan, Italy and Taipei, Taiwan. At the Milan event, ASUS' energetic chairman Jonney Shih was on hand to reveal the device, which like its predecessor can be docked with a bundled tablet accessory for a larger-screen tablet experience. Like the J Butterfly, the Padfone 2 runs a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC, which looks set to become the new standard chip for high-end Android phones and tablets.
Check out a selection of the highlights in international Android news below. If you've got news, be sure to tip us at the usual address.
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- Acer reportedly looking to launch Intel-powered smartphone
- LOVEFiLM details how service will integrate into UK Kindle Fire
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update arriving on Three UK
- ASUS Padfone 2 headed to the UK in early 2013
- Netflix now welcoming mobile viewers from Scandinavia
- O2 blames 'central user database' for recent outage
- Brown Galaxy S3 arrives in the UK at Phones4U
- HTC J Butterfly video round-up
- 32GB Nexus 7 coming to the UK for £199.99
- HTC One S Special Edition launches in Taiwan with 64GB on-board
- ASUS Padfone 2 announces -- quad-core S4, LTE phone/tablet dockable
- 32GB Nexus 7 tipped for imminent UK launch
- Samsung restarts European Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update roll-out
- SoftBank confirms 70 percent Sprint acquisition for $20bn
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It's a new Android Trojan -- or at least 'aggressive advertising'
Symantec has warned of & a new Trojan horse& called Android.Counterclank, which attaches to applications in the Android Market and may be used to run malicious code on users' smartphones and tablets. Taking a slightly different view, Lookout Mobile Security says Counterclank is merely & an aggressive form of ad network& but nonethless & should be taken seriously.& ...
Eating Right for Your Child
As a parent, there are many things to consider to help aid your child grow in a happy, healthy and safe environment. One topic of discussion is eating habits; what to feed your baby, when to feed your baby and how to feed your baby. There is no top 10 list of "must' have foods out there for moms to reference.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Shakespeare and Blackpool rock: Actress Julie Walters loves her holidays in Britain
The actress' affection for the UK goes back to the days of her childhood and traditional family holidays. Now her acting work - in films such as Harry Potter and a major new BBC Shakespeare production - is taking her to locations across the UK that have underlined her fondness for her home country.
Scenes from Red October: Magical pictures show the full beauty of autumn (and as temperatures could hit 20C, it will be warm enough to enjoy it)
This stunning landscape could be mistaken for a legendary New England fall - in fact the pictures were taken at the Lake District, in Cumbria.
Wilson: Young guns saving Ford?s face
M-Sport team principal Malcolm Wilson says Evgeny Novikov and Ott Tanak have saved Ford's fortunes after factory drivers Petter Solberg and Jari-Matti Latvala's Rally Italia mistakes. Novikov and Tanak, who drive for the second-string M-Sport line-up, hold second and third respectively. Adapta Ford's Mads Ostberg was in the running for second before dropping back with a failing rear differential.
David Fincher Wants To Take Brad Pitt '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea'
David Fincher's "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" is the movie that's taken forever to get made. The director's been attached to the project for more than two years, and now we're learning that the film has been put on hold by Disney. Variety is reporting that production on "20,000 Leagues" has been put on a [...]
Romney and Obama deadlocked as they hurtle towards election, battling it out in final campaign stops
With one debate and one jobs report to go, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are hurtling towards Election Day in a virtual deadlock.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
AOL Video Views Up 78 Percent in Twelve Months: Brad Elders Explains Why
CHICAGO - AOL has registered a 78 percent growth in monthly video views over the past twelve months, according to this report by comScore, making it the fastest growing of the top video sites. According to Brad Elders, SVP of Sales, the growth has come from a number of factors including the video portal AOL On which was launched last spring, a growing syndication business and the expansion of original content. Elders also speaks about the newly-launched Huff Post Live. We spoke with him at the Beet.TV Video Advertising Leadership Summit earlier this week at the Starcom MediaVest offices in Chicago
Air Canada Passengers Spot Missing Yacht
At the request of air traffic control, an Air Canada jumbo jet dropped down low over the ocean, and the captain instructed passengers to look out their windows in search of a yacht gone adrift. After 16 hours lost at sea, the sailor was rescued.
Orbitz releases Hotels by Orbitz app for Android, aims to help travelers
Orbitz.com, the travel booking site, has released a new app, Hotels by Orbitz. The app is designed for a singular purpose: to help you locate hotels and book them through Orbitz.
With the app, you can search hotels that are closest to your current location or specify a different one if you're planning ahead. Once you see the list of hotels, you can sort by value, price and distance. When trying to decide on one, you can view reviews, amenities and see all room options available. Orbitz then provides an easy way to book the room if you choose.
To celebrate the release of the app, Orbitz is offering a 10% discount on any hotels booked through the app through Sunday, Oct. 21.
This makes sense for Orbitz. They want to help customers book more rooms and the mobile space is becoming increasingly significant to do that.
The app is free and available from the Google Play Store.
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Minnesota Case Re-Opens Wounds Among Somalis
A Minneapolis jury convicted Mahamud Said Omar, a 46-year-old janitor at a local mosque, of conspiring to help recruit two dozen Somali-American men to fight in Somalia. One man, whose nephew died in Somalia, said the case was particularly painful because he knew the man who did the recruiting.
Nest 2.0: Slimmer, sleeker thermostat smarter than ever
The latest thermostat from the "Father of the iPod" is 20 percent thinner and works with nearly all home heating or cooling systems. New software also is smarter than previous version.
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Tips to Avoid a Foreclosure Rescue Hoax
The old saying "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is" is about the best advice I can give you when it comes to one of the latest and most dangerous scams out there. While not every company offering to help save your home from foreclosure is fraudulent, many are. Here are a few tips that will protect you from being a victim of a foreclosure rescue scam.
The New York Times Launches HTML5 Web App
The New York Times has launched a Web app for digital and print subscribers as a part of the publisher's NY Times Everywhere strategy, says Alex Hardiman, Director of Mobile Products for The New York Times in this interview with Beet.TV Unlike the Financial Times, which scrapped the Apple iOS native app, the Times will continue to invest and grow its native apps, Hardiman says. In the interview, she speaks about the organization of the new app which was developed in-house. While having unique design elements, it has some limitations versus the native app including the ability to cache photos and other data. Andy Plesser
Debt Responsibility: Who Should Pay a Deceased Family Member's Debts?
Most debt collectors will insist that the remaining family members of a deceased debtor should repay their outstanding balance. But is this the truth? Learn more about debt responsibility and more by reading this post.
Friday, October 19, 2012
German Lawmakers Move To Quell Uproar Over Circumcision
A German regional court effectively banned circumcision this summer after ruling that the ancient practice amounts to assault. That fueled accusations of religious intolerance in a country still haunted by its Nazi past. Now lawmakers are pushing through a bill to make circumcision legal.
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Car Title Loans: How to Avoid a Repossession
As with any other collateralized loans, car title loans pose the risk of repossession. This is because the vehicle is used to secure the loan. If the loan is not repaid, the vehicle becomes subject to repossession.
IBM expands PureSystems line for data duties
IBM has expanded its PureSystems line of pre-integrated systems to include new models to handle business analysis and online transaction processing.
The PureData systems have been assembled to excel at three common tasks within enterprise computing: business intelligence, near real-time data analysis, and online transactional processing.
Jimmy Savile: Fresh BBC's Panorama investigation may be delayed
Staff on the BBC1 current affairs show confirmed yesterday that they had previously been told that the ‘quick-turnaround’ programme would be going out on Monday.
Credit Cards: Reasons Why Your Credit Rating May Drop
Credit rating plays a very important role in determining the creditworthiness of an individual. Most people, however, face the dilemma of having low credit rating. There are several reasons why a credit score may drop. These reasons are outlined in the following article.
Tips on Forex Trading in Today's Tough Times
Times are tough at present, so your approach to fields like Forex trading should be a reflection of the times. To be more specific, you should realize that trading in the foreign exchange market requires you to be well informed of the current state of the market at all times. You cannot go willy-nilly into this field, because that is a surefire way of losing your investment.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Council's 'bulk-buying' energy scheme could slash bills by �300
Almost 1,700 homes have signed up for the South Lakeland - where the Lake District, pictured, is located - ‘Power Up Your Community’ scheme, which will use collective bargaining power to drive down bills.
Dangers of Chinese sky lanterns to be probed by independent government study which could lead to them being banned
New farming minister David Heath orders an inquiry into the impact of lanterns on the environment, livestock and plants after a surge in popularity at weddings, parties and festivals.
Business Debt Relief
Heavily-indebted businesses face the risk of significantly-reduced spending for capital expenditures. It may also mean drastic job cuts that will be bad for employee morale.
Shadowing the Shadow Economy
I recently read an article on shadow economies and wanted to share its key points with you. The article was written by J.D. Tuccille for Reason.com, a website on finance, economics, politics and more. I found it interesting that highly-developed countries like the US, UK and Japan, even today, have sizable shadow economies - parallel economies that focus on the trading of legitimate goods but in the shadows. The obvious question is why??
BrightRoll Launches Mobile Video Real-Time Bidding Platform
Last month, BrightRoll, the big video advertising services company announced the launch of a real-time bidding exchange for mobile video, the industry's first the company said. Earlier this month that BRX Video Summit, we spoke with BrightRoll Exchange GM Dan Mosher about the opportunties around mobile. Separately, we interviewed BrightRoll CEO Tod Sacerdoti who told us that mobile video will comprise half of his company's revenue in 12 months.
Dire Consequences of Defaulting Payday Loans
When faced with emergency economic problems, we are quick to resort to these payday loans without even stopping to ponder on whether and how we will be able to repay the loan. It only dawns on us when the damage has already been done with no room to go back. Some people go for these loans when they are fully aware that their budget cannot accommodate the amount that has to be repaid. This has brought painful experiences to some people who had to learn it the hard way.
David Silva injured for Manchester City v Ajax
Manchester City winger David Silva will have a scan on his injured hamstring on Thursday but is almost certainly out of next Wednesday's crucial Champions League game at Ajax.
Prostate cancer: Should YOU have the new test? Flaws in the usual test lead to needless ops that can wreck sex lives
A small Cambridge-based company says it could halve the number of false results, saving lives and ending the uncertainty over the value of mass screening.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A Simple Guide to Forex Trading Terminologies
Forex market can be defined as the global currency market where one currency is traded for another to make money online. You may know that this market is decentralized which means there is no central exchange; hence, currencies can be bought and sold from anywhere around the world. It is the world's largest exchange market which operates 24 hours a day.
Watch Brad Pitt's Second Chanel Commercial
As the first male face of the women's fragrance, the actor follows-up his debut spot with an equally sexy video
Getting a Bad Credit Home Loan - A Sensible Option
Are you sick and tired of making monthly mortgage payments for your landlord? Do you really want to buy your own home? Now there's good news for people with bad credit who are fed up with the payments month after month. Now individuals with bad credit can buy a home. There are many lenders that offer home loans for people having bad credit. If you are considering taking a home loan with bad credit, here are some important facts regarding bad credit home loans that might be helpful for you.
When the President Comes to Town
If you're dealing with a guy who says government doesn't create jobs right after he claims he will personally create 12 million jobs if given the top gig in government, it shouldn't be all that surprising when that guy becomes subsumed by his own demonstrable contradictions. …
Toyota defeats Audi in Fuji thriller
Toyota claimed a second FIA World Endurance Championship victory in five attempts in a thrilling battle with Audi at Fuji. After six hours of racing, Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima took the win aboard their TS030 HYBRID by just 11 seconds from the Audi R18 e-tron quattro driven by Andre Lotterer, Benoit Treluyer and Marcel Fassler. Third place went to the second Audi shared by Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen
Athletic is the new skinny, thanks to the 'Jessica Ennis effect'
The days of women gazing enviably at photographs of whippet-thin celebrities such as Alexa Chung and Kate Moss are, it would seem, drawing to a glorious close. And now we all want to be athletic, not skinny.
Syria conflict deepens sectarian rifts in Lebanon
This Lebanese border town has become a safe haven for war-weary Syrian rebels, a way station for wounded fighters and home to hundreds of frightened Syrian refugee families.
Investment banker 'helped two lovers make �2m by leaking confidential information during takeover bid'
Thomas Ammann, 39, allegedly handed over price sensitive details to Christina Weckwerth, 44, and Jessica Mang, 29, about the forthcoming deal involving Canon and the Dutch photocopier company Oce.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Liam Neeson Rules Box Office Again With 'Taken 2'
Ben Affleck's critically acclaimed 'Argo' came in a close second with a $20.1 million debut.
By Ryan J. Downey
Liam Neeson in "Taken 2"
Photo: M6 Films
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