Monday, October 01, 2012
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Rocking Horse Studio is Best in NH
Have you heard? The Seacoast's hottest recording studio... Well, isn't exactly in the Seacoast. It's in Pittsfield, NH, which is actually only 38 miles from downtown Portsmouth. It's also where the Seacoast's hottest band Tan Vampires chose to cut their new record For Physical Fitness.
NH Magazine named Rocking House the "Best" in its annual Best of NH awards:
Watch the WMUR Ch. 9 Chronicle episode filmed on location at the Rocking Horse Studios! The segment features another hot NH act, The Dusty Gray Band, who laid down their tracks there. So if you're a musician looking to take your game up a notch, contact Rocking Horse Studios, ask for Brian, and tell him I sent you!
(With Tan Vampires and Dusty Gray, is the start of a NH-based music explosion? Or will we be doing another documentary about how our local scene just missed becoming a national music scene?)
NH Magazine named Rocking House the "Best" in its annual Best of NH awards:
Rocking Horse Studio is a first-class recording studio that offers the best in recording and audio production. The finest equipment, rooms designed by renowned acoustician Michael Blackmer, a skilled house band and a crop of up-and-coming performers all point to big city bells and whistles, but this studio is set on a farm with open pastures and apple trees in rural Pittsfield. This is truly a New Hampshire recording studio.
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Watch the WMUR Ch. 9 Chronicle episode filmed on location at the Rocking Horse Studios! The segment features another hot NH act, The Dusty Gray Band, who laid down their tracks there. So if you're a musician looking to take your game up a notch, contact Rocking Horse Studios, ask for Brian, and tell him I sent you!
(With Tan Vampires and Dusty Gray, is the start of a NH-based music explosion? Or will we be doing another documentary about how our local scene just missed becoming a national music scene?)
Monday, August 06, 2012
MozCation Coming to Portmsouth. Natch.
[Yawn] This surprises me not at all. This is just what Portsmouth and the eCoast do. We pull together like nobody's business -- without rivalry or worry about credit or reimbursement of time -- and we make shit happen for the betterment of the community at large. In fact, I'd be more surprised if Moz didn't pick Portsmouth!
OK, enough playing it cool. This is pretty damn big deal... it's OK to get excited about it. Hell, Moz is excited about it!
OK, enough playing it cool. This is pretty damn big deal... it's OK to get excited about it. Hell, Moz is excited about it!
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
My Buddy Colin
I've known Colin since we worked together at Flywire (nee VisuaLink Technologies) back in those heady frothy early days of the Interwebs. This was round-bout 1999, if you can believe it. Colin is legend for his 3-D rendering of the FleetCenter seating charts -- as I recall, he slept on the floor in the office to make sure the 2 G4 Macs kept rendering all night. He also created the Flywire mascot, a 3-D figure we affectionately called Noodleman. But he's not just good at creating things in virtual 3-D, he does it IRL, too. Check it out! And if you've got some cake, consider kickstarting him!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACTS: Colin James colin@omgigho.com (603) 617-4921
Marc Heberley marc@omgigho.com (603) 498-0206
www.omgigho.com
World’s first convertible rocking chair released by OMGIGHO Inc
DOVER NH, July 31, 2012
Today, New Hampshire-based start-up OMGIGHO Inc. (prounounced ohm-GEE-go) officially launched its first product campaign on the popular crowd sourcing website Kickstarter.com. With Kickstarter, OMGIGHO hopes to secure project funding by offering the public the ability to support the production of their new product, a multi-function rocking chair, by being a Kickstarter backer http://kck.st/MgWAW5.
Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects, offering a unique platform where donors are offered rewards like limited editions and one-of-a-kinds based on their donation level.
The product is named the GO-GO Multi-Function Rocking Chair or "GO-GO." The chair is the first of its kind and is expected to receive significant attention from representatives of both the video game and furniture industries. OMGIGHO secured a provisional patent on the GO-GO earlier this year.
At first glance, OMGIGHO's GO-GO looks like a sleek, modern rocking chair with a birchwood base and black rubber trim. But the trained eye will note one of its most unique aspects almost immediately: The GO-GO's chair is an actual autoseat. That's your clue to the GO-GO's finest feature: The rocker converts into a simulated racing cockpit for video games or a laptop workstation.
"The use of a real auto seat allows for a full range of adjustment," Colin James, OMGIGHO co-founder and creator of the GO-GO, explains. "It's unlike any other rocking chair on the market," the avid gamer affirms.
When the user wants to convert the rocking chair for either gaming or working, they simply tilt back the auto seat to reveal the hidden compartment located within the base of the chair.
This compartment contains a hidden foot rest and controller platform that easily rotates out in a motion similar to that of a Swiss Army knife. Lock the hidden parts into place and the rocking chair has taken on a new form—a home office or racing cockpit.
"The GO-GO was designed to allow racing video game fans to keep their controls at the ready, plus experience play with the ergonomics of a real race car," says OMGIGHO co-founder and CFO, Marc Heberley, also a big gamer. "And as a fold-away workstation, the GO-GO has just as much potential. It's also a really comfortable rocking chair," he noted.
OMGIGHO hopes to leverage the Kickstarter campaign not only to raise funds, but also to solicit feedback from what Heberley praises as their "fantastic online community" and gauge interest in the chair's other possible uses.
ABOUT OMGIGHO – OMGIGHO was founded in February 2012 in Dover, NH by four seasoned veterans of Silicon Valley and Boston-area technology industries.
OMGIGHO is a cooperative of inventors and DIY enthusiasts who collaborate on ideas and use their collective skills to launch new and innovative products.
For more information, contact: Colin James colin@omgigho.com (603) 617-4921 or Marc Heberley marc@omgigho.com (603) 498-0206
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACTS: Colin James colin@omgigho.com (603) 617-4921
Marc Heberley marc@omgigho.com (603) 498-0206
www.omgigho.com
World’s first convertible rocking chair released by OMGIGHO Inc
DOVER NH, July 31, 2012
Today, New Hampshire-based start-up OMGIGHO Inc. (prounounced ohm-GEE-go) officially launched its first product campaign on the popular crowd sourcing website Kickstarter.com. With Kickstarter, OMGIGHO hopes to secure project funding by offering the public the ability to support the production of their new product, a multi-function rocking chair, by being a Kickstarter backer http://kck.st/MgWAW5.
Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects, offering a unique platform where donors are offered rewards like limited editions and one-of-a-kinds based on their donation level.
The product is named the GO-GO Multi-Function Rocking Chair or "GO-GO." The chair is the first of its kind and is expected to receive significant attention from representatives of both the video game and furniture industries. OMGIGHO secured a provisional patent on the GO-GO earlier this year.
At first glance, OMGIGHO's GO-GO looks like a sleek, modern rocking chair with a birchwood base and black rubber trim. But the trained eye will note one of its most unique aspects almost immediately: The GO-GO's chair is an actual autoseat. That's your clue to the GO-GO's finest feature: The rocker converts into a simulated racing cockpit for video games or a laptop workstation.
"The use of a real auto seat allows for a full range of adjustment," Colin James, OMGIGHO co-founder and creator of the GO-GO, explains. "It's unlike any other rocking chair on the market," the avid gamer affirms.
When the user wants to convert the rocking chair for either gaming or working, they simply tilt back the auto seat to reveal the hidden compartment located within the base of the chair.
This compartment contains a hidden foot rest and controller platform that easily rotates out in a motion similar to that of a Swiss Army knife. Lock the hidden parts into place and the rocking chair has taken on a new form—a home office or racing cockpit.
"The GO-GO was designed to allow racing video game fans to keep their controls at the ready, plus experience play with the ergonomics of a real race car," says OMGIGHO co-founder and CFO, Marc Heberley, also a big gamer. "And as a fold-away workstation, the GO-GO has just as much potential. It's also a really comfortable rocking chair," he noted.
OMGIGHO hopes to leverage the Kickstarter campaign not only to raise funds, but also to solicit feedback from what Heberley praises as their "fantastic online community" and gauge interest in the chair's other possible uses.
ABOUT OMGIGHO – OMGIGHO was founded in February 2012 in Dover, NH by four seasoned veterans of Silicon Valley and Boston-area technology industries.
OMGIGHO is a cooperative of inventors and DIY enthusiasts who collaborate on ideas and use their collective skills to launch new and innovative products.
For more information, contact: Colin James colin@omgigho.com (603) 617-4921 or Marc Heberley marc@omgigho.com (603) 498-0206
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Seacoast's Creative Class Cooking with Crisco
Gotta say, I'm really digging what's going on lately here in Portsmouth. While the eCoast's eBrews will be on break for July and August, our "Creative Class" is cranking from low-key gatherings like Crystal Paradis' burgeoning breakfast club to Digital Portsmouth's formal presentations on tech topics at the Music Hall Loft. It's all organic and locally-grown business networking goodness!
And now comes this from the splendid brain of Mr. Joshua Cyr:
For more social-media-driven stuffs on the aforementioned:
@MusicHall, @NHTweetUp, @alphaloft #DigitalPorts #portsbkfstclub
And now comes this from the splendid brain of Mr. Joshua Cyr:
Alpha Loft is pleased to announce Hoopla: A gathering of creative and developer masterminds from around the Seacoast.In fact, there's so many cool events going on lately, frankly, it's tough to keep up with them. Josh is striving to make the Alpha Loft calendar the one-stop shop for this sort of thing, so if you're planning something cool -- or planning to attend something cool -- let him know.
Lets be honest -- you work way too hard. You need a vacation. But you are way too busy for a vacation. How about going out for the night? Yes! That's the ticket. If only there was some sort of event where you could go and hang out with creative, interesting, occasionally OCD people like yourself. A place to share the crazy stories of projects, clients, Internet Explorer, etc.
Introducing Hoopla. A gathering just for you and 100 or so of your favorite peoples. Enjoy a cool beverage and relax. No presentations. No fuss. Just a lot of hoopla.
RSVP here.
But wait there is more! This is also a fundraiser for 3S Artspace. Donations ($5 minimum) at the door. The more you donate the better you will feel on the inside. Corporate donations happily accepted.
Remember, this event is for creative and tech people only. We love all of the rest of you, we just need a break for one night.
This event is a product of Alpha Loft and sponsored by Dyn Inc.
For more social-media-driven stuffs on the aforementioned:
@MusicHall, @NHTweetUp, @alphaloft #DigitalPorts #portsbkfstclub
Monday, June 11, 2012
Melanie Puts a Pin In It at Alpha Loft
After the Social Media Club of NH event last week at Alpha Loft, a mutual acquaintance approached me and gushed: "I always knew you were great, but your wife is amazing!"
(It's nice to know I married up.)
The seminar my wife, renown social media expert Melanie Burger, had just led for 3 dozen professionals was on Pinterest -- the latest social media sensation which lets you "pin" interesting things to a virtual wall. I liken it to the collages we used to display on our college dorm room doors under clear contact paper. Remember? We posted pictures of cars, athletes, models, rock bands, artists... basically, all the things we liked.
If you recall, more girls doors had more stuff displayed on their doors than boys -- well, the same is true of Pinterest users: Over 2/3rds are women. The attendance at the SMCNH event was also 2/3rds women, but men and businesses (especially those targeting women) are quickly closing the gap.
So how exactly are businesses using Pinterest? What can Pinterest do to extend your brand? If you're an entrepreneur, you need to be on Facebook, tweeting, and pinning? These are the kinds of questions Melanie was answering. If you're like me and couldn't make the event itself (although I caught the after-party!), the Social Media Club of NH site reviewed the event here.
Want more? Below are Melanie's slides.
Want even more of Melanie? Sorry, she's taken. :-)
(It's nice to know I married up.)
The seminar my wife, renown social media expert Melanie Burger, had just led for 3 dozen professionals was on Pinterest -- the latest social media sensation which lets you "pin" interesting things to a virtual wall. I liken it to the collages we used to display on our college dorm room doors under clear contact paper. Remember? We posted pictures of cars, athletes, models, rock bands, artists... basically, all the things we liked.
If you recall, more girls doors had more stuff displayed on their doors than boys -- well, the same is true of Pinterest users: Over 2/3rds are women. The attendance at the SMCNH event was also 2/3rds women, but men and businesses (especially those targeting women) are quickly closing the gap.
So how exactly are businesses using Pinterest? What can Pinterest do to extend your brand? If you're an entrepreneur, you need to be on Facebook, tweeting, and pinning? These are the kinds of questions Melanie was answering. If you're like me and couldn't make the event itself (although I caught the after-party!), the Social Media Club of NH site reviewed the event here.
Want more? Below are Melanie's slides.
Want even more of Melanie? Sorry, she's taken. :-)
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