Today was the second Entrepreneur Camp Houston, sponsored by a whole bunch of community-focused companies and organized by a whole bunch of other good people. I was honored to be included among some of my colleagues and mentors, Brian Block, JR Cohen, Grace Rodriguez, and Ed Schipul, on a panel titled “Building Brand Communities.” It [...]
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My comments on the KTRU sale
August 20, 2010 – 12:26 am
On Tuesday, August 17th, Houston Press Music Editor Chris Gray asked for comments regarding the sale of KTRU to KUHF. You can read the full story here: KTRU News Roils, Saddens Local Music Community It’s filled with impassioned responses from Houston music aficionados and those who have in the past and continue to contribute to our patchwork [...]
UPDATED: Updates on KUHF’s purchase of KTRU
August 18, 2010 – 8:00 am
For the last couple months Rice University and University of Houston have been engaged in private negotiations over the purchase of KTRU-Houston, 91.7fm. The news broke publicly in the afternoon on 8/16 on Houston Press’s blog and the Houston Chronicle. On Tuesday morning, 8/17, Rice University issued a press release on their site detailing the [...]
Toy Robot
August 17, 2010 – 11:27 am
“It’s like he’s a little toy robot that just hands out love.” My cousin’s maltipoo.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
August 16, 2010 – 2:34 pm
An evening primrose found in the middle of an alfalfa field in Apple Creek, OH. More pictures from my own private Elba here.
What You Could Learn From My “Must-Have Plug-Ins” WordPress Workshop
August 5, 2010 – 11:55 am
This weekend is the over-sold WordcampHouston, featuring programming for people at all knowledge levels using the WordPress content management system. Based on the very real space concerns at the Houston Museum of Natural Science it’s recommended that people take a second to plan out which sessions they plan to attend. To help people make that [...]
And you may ask yourself, how did I get here?
August 4, 2010 – 9:47 am
As I prepare an application for what could potentially be a life-changing experience, I have tasked myself with completing a series of writing assignments reflecting upon whom I am and how I arrived at this point in my life. I must’ve told this story hundreds of times. It’s one version of how I grew into [...]
Bandcampus: GOALS and STRATEGERY (Rescheduled for 4/18/10)
April 9, 2010 – 9:34 am
The music business is changing. The way you as an artist craft your message and direct your career is now at your fingertips and fully in your control. While some might see this as an incredible opportunity, most see it as overwhelming and stifling to creativity and career enhancement. Questions such as “where do we [...]
Houston’s Upcoming TED Feast
April 7, 2010 – 12:38 pm
Anyone committed to a life-long education already knows that TED talks are just one component of a healthy, balanced, information diet. Virtually all subjects are covered with inspirational, ground-breaking research explored in a fascinating, motivating manner. The real benefit of these talks is the learning that happens when these talks are digested and discussed among [...]
Bandcampus: SXSW PREP Recap
March 10, 2010 – 10:05 am
Last Sunday, Bandcampus held it’s second SXSW PREP where we collectively prepared and reviewed band’s digital and physical toolbox in an effort to prepare them for playing SXSW. Over 15 bands were in attendance with a range from seasoned SXSWers to new bands that had never played the conference. Also at Bandcampus: SXSW PREP we [...]