I'm going to Barcelona in 10 days and I just came down with a NASTY ear infection. I'm ear fuk'd!!
I have a history of ear trouble on flights, and over the years I've found that massive amounts of sudafed (the good meth type), nasal spray, pain killers, scotch and benadryl seem to help.
My doctor said he could poke a hole in my ear drum... uhhh... is that a good idea?!? I'm soooo ear fuk'd.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
5 reasons why indie music will bomb on mobile
Headline: Ericsson announces indie music for mobile
Nooooo!! Ericsson, run away from this now!!
I'm sure Ericsson execs are proud of their achievement - "it's never been done! we're the first company to have all these shit songs on a crappy phone!" Woo hoo!!
So why do execs of major corporations think indie music is a GOOD idea?
Reason 1. it's cheap compared to major labels. The major labels have squeezed every penny out of the value chain. Ericsson knows they can only make low-single-cent margins on the hits. But then they discovered indie music and thought "WOW, we can make ten cents more per track if we sell indie music! Our business model will work now!" Nooooo - sorry, indie music will not save your business model.
Reason 2. it makes our music service unique. Yes, their music service *should* be unique - but not by loading it full of music nobody wants. Instead, they should focus on making it easy to use, easy to port to devices, etc - the unique features should actually add value and make the service better.
So... now the fun part...
5 REASONS WHY INDIE MUSIC WILL BOMB ON MOBILE:
1. no demand. really. sure they mention Green Day, but most of their shit is Irish folk music.
2. not worth it for the MAJORITY of the artists. The Irish folk singer will be sooo excited that their song is available in S. Korea - but she'll be equally bummed when NOBODY cares. Her royalty payment will be $3.19 each month.
3. it's a pain to provide the service. Indie bands change labels about as often as they change undies. this just adds to the massive confusion.
4. try promoting the music. "This irish hottie keeps pumping out the obscure hits!" Open your eyes! People don't want to take chances on mobile music - it's too expensive and slow. you've got to REALLY want a song to go through all the pain of getting it on your phone - so people will buy the hits.
5. no money. My prediction: Ericsson spent MORE on legal fees signing this deal than they will ever make on selling this trash.
For the story that started my rant:
http://www.moconews.net/entry/ericsson-pocket-group-in-deal-for-mobile-music
Nooooo!! Ericsson, run away from this now!!
I'm sure Ericsson execs are proud of their achievement - "it's never been done! we're the first company to have all these shit songs on a crappy phone!" Woo hoo!!
So why do execs of major corporations think indie music is a GOOD idea?
Reason 1. it's cheap compared to major labels. The major labels have squeezed every penny out of the value chain. Ericsson knows they can only make low-single-cent margins on the hits. But then they discovered indie music and thought "WOW, we can make ten cents more per track if we sell indie music! Our business model will work now!" Nooooo - sorry, indie music will not save your business model.
Reason 2. it makes our music service unique. Yes, their music service *should* be unique - but not by loading it full of music nobody wants. Instead, they should focus on making it easy to use, easy to port to devices, etc - the unique features should actually add value and make the service better.
So... now the fun part...
5 REASONS WHY INDIE MUSIC WILL BOMB ON MOBILE:
1. no demand. really. sure they mention Green Day, but most of their shit is Irish folk music.
2. not worth it for the MAJORITY of the artists. The Irish folk singer will be sooo excited that their song is available in S. Korea - but she'll be equally bummed when NOBODY cares. Her royalty payment will be $3.19 each month.
3. it's a pain to provide the service. Indie bands change labels about as often as they change undies. this just adds to the massive confusion.
4. try promoting the music. "This irish hottie keeps pumping out the obscure hits!" Open your eyes! People don't want to take chances on mobile music - it's too expensive and slow. you've got to REALLY want a song to go through all the pain of getting it on your phone - so people will buy the hits.
5. no money. My prediction: Ericsson spent MORE on legal fees signing this deal than they will ever make on selling this trash.
For the story that started my rant:
http://www.moconews.net/entry/ericsson-pocket-group-in-deal-for-mobile-music
Sunday, January 21, 2007
3 Windsurfing Sessions
The first few weeks of 2007 had some great wind. Just before the big snow storm hit we had three days of 25+ mph winds!
The photo above is local ripper Matt. I took this photo with my digital camera... I attached a Darth Vader pouch to my harness so I can easily stash my camera while cruising around.
You can check Flickr (in the right navigation) for more photos of the local rippers. :-)
Saturday, January 06, 2007
5 Things
5 things you may not know about me…
1. I had a killer mullet in the 80’s. But my hair was really frizzy kinky curly Seinfeld-ish. Jana was happy when I lost my hair – she said my hair didn’t add any value.
2. As a summer job in college I was a singing waiter on a harbor cruise boat.
3. I’ve always wanted to be a game show host. And I still think there’s a chance it will happen.
4. I know all the words to Staying Alive and once had a custom jumpsuit tailored for me (doesn’t fit anymore – Jon Hartley wears it on occasion).
5. I’ve known my wife since second grade. we grew up 1 mile apart. we went to prom as friends. while she was finishing college I mailed her a job posting for a graphic designer position at the local newspaper Highline Times – she applied for the job – was hired – moved back to Burien – we started dating – and 13 years later we’re still together!
This "5 things" is a crazy chain letter running around the blog world... Ted tapped me (as a form of revenge after Jana tapped him) - and I'm tapping UpTheBlog! :-)
1. I had a killer mullet in the 80’s. But my hair was really frizzy kinky curly Seinfeld-ish. Jana was happy when I lost my hair – she said my hair didn’t add any value.
2. As a summer job in college I was a singing waiter on a harbor cruise boat.
3. I’ve always wanted to be a game show host. And I still think there’s a chance it will happen.
4. I know all the words to Staying Alive and once had a custom jumpsuit tailored for me (doesn’t fit anymore – Jon Hartley wears it on occasion).
5. I’ve known my wife since second grade. we grew up 1 mile apart. we went to prom as friends. while she was finishing college I mailed her a job posting for a graphic designer position at the local newspaper Highline Times – she applied for the job – was hired – moved back to Burien – we started dating – and 13 years later we’re still together!
This "5 things" is a crazy chain letter running around the blog world... Ted tapped me (as a form of revenge after Jana tapped him) - and I'm tapping UpTheBlog! :-)
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
first butt-kicking in '07
I just limped off the water - I got POUNDED by huge swells in the shore break and liquid smoke completely leveled me several times... what a way to start '07! I was riding my 4.7, but i could have easily been on my 3.7. I should have seen the warning signs - while i was rigging my sail my board flipped over and scooted down the street... that's a classic sign from the wind gods to rig small!!
I just checked the ferry wind speed - it was blowing 40mph at Fauntleroy while i was out there!
I'm seriously doing the happy-dance. It was a great morning. Now, off to work!
I just checked the ferry wind speed - it was blowing 40mph at Fauntleroy while i was out there!
I'm seriously doing the happy-dance. It was a great morning. Now, off to work!
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