Happy New Year
TechtalkRadio will return from Winter Vacation January 08th, Wishing you all the best Success for 2012 and good memories from 2011 from the TechtalkRadio Staff!
One of those Ideas that will Raise some Eyebrows?
I am sure this has to be one of those ideas that has come along that will raise some eyebrows and cause a few groups to come forward and lay claims of the objectifying of Women for having scantilly clad (Usually means wearing anything from a two piece to a fig leaf but in this case, bikinis) women giving us DIY people a chance watch and learn.
http://www.eyehandy is a site that has launched with Videos featuring Models or maybe experts in their field giving viewers a hands off demo of how to do everything from regripping golf clubs to how to replace a kitchen faucet. While at first glance it could easily be assumed this site would be geared at Males but could the braintrust behind this also have the idea some women may watch and pick up tips from somebody who will explain the process in easy to understand terms.
This is probably one of those ideas some may wonder why they didn’t think of it first but the idea has existed in advertising for years. Do you really think those Victoria Secrets Ads are for Women to pick out the finest in Silk undergarments? The music in the Videos and pacing reminds me of those workout videos from the late 70’s early 80’s which I am not sure had men or even women working out alongside. If advertisers jump on board with products featured to help these experts create or build, could it be product placement at its finest?
The founder of EyeHandy is 26 year old Alex Merrimen who lives out in Las Vegas and with Mukundh Pandian create the content and manage the site. Merriman in the About Us on the Company Website stated that he wanted to creat videos with a “more informative teaching approach”
Whether informative or good clean fun, the site is sure to not only have some traffic over the next few weeks to view the current 15 videos in rotation. I myself am waiting for the How to Sew a Button Video, that is something I truly need to learn. For more information, Check out http://www.eyehandy.com
Online? Bring Back the Drive In’s!
Tucson was a bit Nostalgic on Saturday Night as a strong turnout from the Community showed up to support efforts by the Cactus Drive in Theater Foundation to bring back a Drive In Theater to the area.
The last drive in theater, The DeAnza Drive in closed in October of 2009 after almost 10 yeasrs of speculating of closures but it held fast to the fact that arizonans enjoyed the night air and watching a movie from their vehicles. Land, a valuable commodity, won and the theater closed down.
The Cactus Drive In Theater hopes to bring that tradition back and promises more fund raising efforts like the one Saturday which showed Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a homage to the Deanza which showed the same film on its closing night.
You can log onto www.cactusdriveintheater.com for more information, or to donate to the foundation which hopes to purchase a parcel of land for a permanent drive in theater.
Getting Rid of those Electronics!
It’s always great to get new Electronic Gadgets! Yes, the Feeling of Unwrapping a new 50″ Flat Screen TV, A Computer with todays Bells and Whistles or a new Home Stereo with iPOD and Satellite Radio Integration. Problem is, as we collect more gadgets and help our national economy (A Reason I try to pass by Gloria before asking for something new) we have to find a way to get rid of our older electronics.
While my friends at the Consumer Electronics Association are calling for more Green Products the older large footprint TV’s and Computer Monitors are still a problem to dispose of. Non Working devices can’t simply be tossed into the trash as parts inside those units can be hazardous. Recycling is good not only for the clutter in your garage but also for the Environment. I am not providing this link as a way to convince yourself or a family member of the need to upgrade your devices but plain and simply – take a look at how green eco friendly devices can not only save space but also the energy bill. Check the link here for a savings calculator http://www.digitaltips.org/green/
Electronics Drives are very important in the Community and one such event for us here in the Tucson Area is the Electronics Drive put on by the University of Arizona Bookstore. Starting tomorrow July 13th through Saturday July 16th 2011, the UABookstore will collect used Junk Electronics and dispose of them at a California Recycling Facility courtesy of Apple. The Hours of the event are from 10am to 4pm and items will be collected at the UABookstore Loading Dock. Think nobody takes them thier Junk Electronics? Last year they collected 47 Tons!
For More information on the Cyberjunk Collection check out the UA Bookstores Link http://www.uofabookstores.com/cyberjunk/
Unlimited means Unlimited
What Sprint has going for the company is great customer service and a variety of handsets that have won favorites in the Android Class of Smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy Epic has been noted for great features on screen as well as a slide out keyboard for those that like the push to key devices.
In our Discussion Emmy lays out the reason for the continuing of the Everything Options and devices that are offered from Sprint.
To Listen to the Interview please visit the website http://www.techtalkradio.com/hardware/sprint.html
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