"If a retailer has not gotten involved with this, if he has not spent money on this election, if he has not sent money to Norm Coleman and these other guys," Mr. Marcus said, apparently referring to Republican senators facing tough re-election fights, then those retailers "should be shot; should be thrown out of their goddamn jobs." Evidently the current economic down-turn is no concern at Home Depot: he's willing to write off the majority of the voters in this country. Can you smell pride? Will the growing boycott bring down a retailer?
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ann Curry Of NBC News Today Show Climbs Mt. Kilaminjaro
Thanks to Rachel Sklar's tweet on Twitter I saw this interesting video on NBC News' Ann Curry's effort to climb Mt. Kilaminjaro to "inform Americans on how conditions there have changed," according to NBC News Anchor Brian Williams.
Jane Tyska v. Art Michel - Michel Gets "Class Five Schmuck Alert"
There's a blog called "Schmuck Alert" that got wind of our Oakland Focus Blog posts on the way Oakland Police Chief Art Michel treated Oakland Tribune photographer Jane Tyska a few weeks back. Schmuck Alert wrote that in Michel's behavior, they've seen "calmer reactions at school bus collisions." Today, the Alameda County, California DA elected not to file charges against Tyska.
Jane Tyska v. Art Michel Alameda County DA Does Not File Charges Against Tyska
Today's Oakland Tribune contains happy news for Oakland Tribune photographer Jane Tyska, myself, and others in the media. The Alameda County District Attorney has declined to file charges against Tyska, who was wrongly accused of vadalism and inciting a riot by irate Oakland School District Police Chief Art Michel. Were it not for Tyska's quick thinking to video the entire interaction with Michel, the officer would have gotten away with filing a false police report and defaming Tyska's character.
I for one and very happy for Jane, almost to tears. I don't care how that reads, it's not appropriate for anyone in a position of authority, and especially carrying firearms to act in the way Michel did, who reportedly has mistreated Tyska before . If you hav not seen the video that was "seen round Oakland" and part of the World, here it is:
The next question is what's next? Will the Oakland Tribune file charges? Will Jane? Or is this the end. Time will tell.
I for one and very happy for Jane, almost to tears. I don't care how that reads, it's not appropriate for anyone in a position of authority, and especially carrying firearms to act in the way Michel did, who reportedly has mistreated Tyska before . If you hav not seen the video that was "seen round Oakland" and part of the World, here it is:
The next question is what's next? Will the Oakland Tribune file charges? Will Jane? Or is this the end. Time will tell.
Robert Scoble On China's New Disruptive Manufacturing Techniques
I am a frequent reader of Robert Scoble's blog "Scobleizer" and it's seldom without a great tip or observation. While Robert's political views may be more to the "slight-right" on mine, it's no matter for he always has his finger on the New Media and Tech pulse. Moreover, he's always ready with great advise, as he gave in my TechCrunch party video, which is long, but worth another look if you have 41 minutes to spare:
In this case, it's Tech.
In his blog , Scoble discusses the new developments in Manufacturing Tech, and the work of a man named Liam Casey, who's the founder of PCH. To avoid stealing thunder from Scoble, I'll report that it means you can go to a website and special order a car or computer, rather than the "one-car-fits-all" approach we have today.
That's of no surprise to me. It's a direction the industrialized World has been on path toward this kind of development every since Dr. McCoy put in a card and out came instant hot chicken soup in a bowl on the Enterprise, and that was in the '60s.
But what's interesting is the kind of businesses that Scoble says we should be in:
In this case, it's Tech.
In his blog , Scoble discusses the new developments in Manufacturing Tech, and the work of a man named Liam Casey, who's the founder of PCH. To avoid stealing thunder from Scoble, I'll report that it means you can go to a website and special order a car or computer, rather than the "one-car-fits-all" approach we have today.
That's of no surprise to me. It's a direction the industrialized World has been on path toward this kind of development every since Dr. McCoy put in a card and out came instant hot chicken soup in a bowl on the Enterprise, and that was in the '60s.
But what's interesting is the kind of businesses that Scoble says we should be in:
"Now, get over your fears, because there are tons of new jobs in this new world, too, you just need to see how this changes everything and then take advantage of the new opportunities. Where are the high value bits in this whole process?
Not the manufacturing.
The real value and profit is in two places: R&D and coming up with new businesses and new ideas. Take, for instance, the Chumby which was designed at a Tim O’Reilly Foocamp and who’s company still has less than a handful of people. Chumby is the new post disruptive business model. Want a job? This is how to do it. Hang out at Foocamp. Come up with an interesting business. Get funding. Go see PCH. Profit! Well, yes, there are a few details involved there.
Other jobs that’ll open up? Anything involved in building brands. Marketing, PR, blogging/Twittering/FriendFeeding, building web experiences, videos, going to conferences to show off new products to audiences, etc."
Obama's Use of Complete Sentences Stirs Controversy
In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say.
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Zennie Abraham's Visit To CNN Atlanta HQ and iReport Team
This is a video of my visit to the CNN Atlanta Headquarters and to meet the iReport and CNN International people who've been so good to me. I took my Mom as I thought it would be a treat for her as well, especially since she keeps her TV on CNN.
The iReport staff is pretty much like one would see at any Bay Area Internet startup and so I fell right in with their culture. Fun people. Jessica Ellis of CNN International who "discovered me" for the iReport coverage at the Democratic Convention, gave us a great tour of CNN from a behind the scenes view -- not the standard tourist tour.
Thanks to Jessica, Errol Barnett, David Washington, and the iReport and CNN International staff for being so great.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
This Thursday Night on Football Reporters Online
Another Informative show this Thursday night at Football Reporters Online! Professor Leonard Marshall Joins us! He is Currently an Instructor and executive in residence at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business, but most Football Fans will Remember him as #70 for the NY Giants during the 1980's and early 1990's, the Man who put the hit on Joe Montana in the 1990 NFC title game that eventually would put off the 49ers squad. He will Join us to discuss why the Retired NFL players aren't getting what they deservefrom the Union, His own GPF(Game Plan Foundation) andhis Youth Football Camp in Florida each summer.
Hear the Show at www.blogtalkradio.com/Football-Reporters
A Sneak Peek at 4 Scenes from 'Star Trek'
Paramount Pictures had a special presentation of some really cool footage from J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" here in NYC. Overall, the footage was really REALLY hot and there looks like there are gonna be some stand out performances. Here is a breakdown of what was shown
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Mayor Mark Begich Wins Alaska Senate Race, Beats Sen Ted Stevens
According to the blog "Clintonistas for Obama ", Anchorage, Alaska Democratic Mayor Mark Begich has beaten Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. Begich is ahead by 3,724 votes, with fewer votes than that to be counted.
This means that there are now 58 Democrats in the Senate. President-Elect Barack Obama needs just two more wins to reach the "filibuster-proof" mark of 60 Dems. Two races remain: Republican Georgia Senator Saxby Chambiss in a runoff against Democrat Jim Martin, and Republican Norm Coleman vs. Dem Al Frankin in Minnesota, in a vote recount too close to call.
This means that there are now 58 Democrats in the Senate. President-Elect Barack Obama needs just two more wins to reach the "filibuster-proof" mark of 60 Dems. Two races remain: Republican Georgia Senator Saxby Chambiss in a runoff against Democrat Jim Martin, and Republican Norm Coleman vs. Dem Al Frankin in Minnesota, in a vote recount too close to call.
Phil Tagami's Bay Cruise and Oakland Talk - August 31, 2008
I finally got the chance to edit, compress, and upload this boat ride I took with my friend Phil Tagami on August 31st of this year. Phil's a real estate developer and managing partner of California Commercial Investments / California Commercial Group. He also has his own video show here called "Tagami Vision."
He successfully redeveloped the Oakland Rotunda, in downtown Oakland, CA, and is now working on the recreation of the Oakland Fox Theater. Listen to this video because Phil gives a great view of the economic state of development not just in Oakland, but in the United States.
Also, keep in mind this video was before the election and just after John Edwards annouced that he had been in an affair. Tagami supported Edwards, but later and through the election threw his support to now President-Elect Barack Obama.
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