The headline shouted, “49ers linebacker Aldon Smith stabbed at party.” The first thought that crossed my mind was, did it happen after midnight? According to the story in the San Francisco Chronicle, “Deputies responded to a 911 call at 2:14 a.m. Saturday. The caller reported multiple gunshots came from a… more »
Berkeley Bassist Talks Music, Synergy and Connecting…
June 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Friday, a benefit was held for Berkeley, Calif-based musician Kurt Ribak at Armando’s of Martinez. Ribak (pronounced REE-bok, like the shoes) was severely injured in an automobile accident on June 19. The extensive injuries to his left arm & hand mean that Ribak, a bassist, will be unable to… more »
Mickey Just Wants to Fly (1928)
June 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This was a fun discovery… I found on YouTube Mickey Mouse’s first ever TV appearance (which had its debut on May 15, 1928). Working with a flying theme, Mickey’s inspiration was Charles “Lindy” Lindbergh. A year earlier, on May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic… more »
Pupping It – Tunes for Chilling Out…
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I just got turned onto the Peter Pupping Band (special thanks to my Jersey Pal Frank Gaff), and specifically, the album titled “Samba Night.’ Take a listen for yourself. Samba Pa Ti El Condor Pasa Barcelona Nights According to the band’s website, the Peter Pupping Quartet was formed in 1996… more »
Timing is Everything – Brands Miss Opportunities for Engagement…
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to a story that appeared in Marketing Daily, many brands are not properly leveraging social media channels to get the word out. The writer, Sarah Mahoney, referenced a study done by Yesmail Interactive titled, “Using Digital Market Intelligence to Drive Multi-Channel Success.†Michael Fisher, president of Yesmail, told Marketing… more »
