Vlog: The future of reading, why I prefer ebooks

Geoff from geoffmobile.com explains why he prefers to read ebooks rather than paper books.

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Other useful links:
The other video I mentioned where I explain how to get your Android phone to read books aloud to you is:

Also, I recommend using Calibre to create ebooks:
calibre-ebook.com/

FBReader on Android
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android&hl=en

FBReader TTS plugin on Android
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.geometerplus.fbreader.plugin.tts&hl=en

Ivona TTS on Android
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivona.tts&hl=en

and the app called “Talk Text to Voice” on Android
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ktix007.talk&hl=en

Book review: My Friend Michael Jackson by Frank Cascio – Reviewed by geoffmobile

Geoff from geoffmobile.com reviews the book “My Friend Michael: Growing Up With The King Of Pop” by Frank Cascio.

This is an excellent book with an insightful and touching look into the personal life of one of the most fascinating, wonderful, and yet troubled and controversial celebrities, Michael Jackson.

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Links to buy the book:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/13082680-my-friend-michael

“My Friend Michael: An Ordinary Friendship with an Extraordinary Man”
www.amazon.com/My-Friend-Michael-Friendship-Extraordinary/dp/0062090062

From the Amazon.com synopsys:
“Frank Cascio was a close friend of tragic superstar Michael Jackson for more than twenty-five years. In My Friend Michael, Cascio offers a deeply personal, behind-the-scenes look at the Michael Jackson he knew. Filled with never-before-told stories and intimate details, My Friend Michael is the most candid, moving, and provocative portrait of the “King of Pop” to date—a fair and loving portrait of a true American pop music icon and of a remarkable friendship that endured through triumph and struggle, scandal and controversy.”

Thanks for watching!
Cheers,
Geoff

How to use the Roland Gaia SH-01 Phrase Recorder – tutorial demo and performance

Geoff from geoffmobile.com shows how to use the Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer’s “Phrase Recorder” feature.

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Links to other tutorials:
Roland Gaia Synth Wurlitzer Patch:
geoffmobile.com/blog/wurlitzer-sound-on-the-roland-gaia-how-to-make-a-classic-wurlitzer-keyboard-patch-by-geoffmobile-2

Other recommended tutorial for Roland GAIA SH-01:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpOuKedj0gNm_2W9teK0BxYG4cLKrZ5Qh

Thanks for watching!!
Cheers,
Geoff

All music in this video is original and created entirely by myself, Geoff Peters, used with permission.

Technical notes:
This video was filmed on a Sony RX100 Mk2 Cybershot camera. Audio recorded using two Zoom H1’s and the video was edited using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 on a Windows 7 Dell PC (Intel i7 and USB 3.0 for a faster workflow). Sound was played live through a Roland KC-350 Stereo Mixing Keyboard amplifier.

Erasing a Phrase
Q: Can anyone tell me how to erase a loop from the phrase recorder? I’ve tried every possible key combination and nothing seems to work. I’d appreciate if someone could tell me how! Thank you!

A: Yes there is a way. You need to change the number of bars of the phrase to a different number and then change it back right away, and then the phrase will be cleared. So if I currently have a four bar phrase, change it to a three bar phrase, and then change it right back to a four bar phrase, it will now be erased. I wish this was more clear in the manual :) Hope this makes sense!!

John Clerides, Founder of Marquis Wine Cellars – Food Talks Vancouver Volume 10

Food Talks Vancouver Volume 10
Theme: Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition!
Our speakers will touch on all aspects of the wine industry including British Columbia and beyond.

This evening was organized by Richard Wolak, Vancouver Foodster.

Topic: Nuturing & Developing a Wine Culture in BC

Speaker shown in this video is:

John Clerides
@MarquisWineCell
twitter.com/MarquisWineCell

Here is his bio, courtesy of foodtalks.ca

John was raised listening to stories about his father’s childhood in a Cypriot mountainside village. He heard about how his grandfather looked after his family of nine by raising an assortment of animals, and by growing their own fruits and vegetables. His grandfather also tended their vines and made wine, along with their local moonshine which was nothing less than racing fuel. The seeds were planted for his curiosity about food and wine.

In 1977 his career began like any other good Greek Canadian, in the family restaurant. Ten years in the restaurant business gave John a strong foundation for working with people and listening to his customers. Painfully aware of the frustrations locals had by the limited selection of wines and indifferent service, John jumped at the opportunity to open Marquis Wine Cellars in 1986. Inspired by speaking with many of his seasoned wine friends and his readings John’s quest for knowledge began.

John has travelled extensively though Australia, Washington, Oregon, California, Italy, Spain, France and Austria, sourcing unique, flavourful, undiscovered wines. Even after 25 years his quest for discovery remains unabated. You will most likely find John in either one of three places, at Marquis Wine Cellars assisting his clients, in a vineyard or cellar somewhere in the wine world, or his most preferred location: at the local ice rink playing hockey. You can follow here @MarquisWineCell

Food Talks is an evening of expert speakers from the Vancouver Food community.

To hear more speakers from Food Talks please visit geoffmobile.com/blog/category/food-talks-vancouver
or foodtalks.ca

Food Talks Volume 10 was held in Vancouver BC Canada on December 3rd 2013.

Presented by Richard Wolak, twitter.com/VanFoodster
vancouverfoodster.com

As featured on geoffmobile.com
Presented by Foodtalks.ca and vancouverfoodster.com

Videography by Geoff Peters of Birds in the House Productions birdsinthehouse.com

Filmed at the Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Closing music by Laundryman laundrymanmusic.com used with permission.

Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris of House Wine – Food Talks Vancouver Volume 10

Food Talks Vancouver Volume 10
Theme: Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition!
Our speakers will touch on all aspects of the wine industry including British Columbia and beyond.

This evening was organized by Richard Wolak, Vancouver Foodster.

Topic: “You don’t have to be rich to start a wine cellar”

Speakers shown in this video are:

Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris
@housewine_girls
twitter.com/housewine_girls

Here are their bios, courtesy of foodtalks.ca

Michelle grew up in Québec where she studied classical trumpet and performed, taught and conducted music. She moved to Vancouver in 1996 to finish her bachelor’s degree in classical music and learn English. While serving in fine dining restaurants, she took an introductory wine course, which proved to be a revelation. In 2003, she completed her International Sommelier Diploma with top marks and worked as the resident sommelier at Marquis Wine Cellars. She went on to complete the internationally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Diploma Programme in 2007 with her first year funded by a scholarship awarded by the Vancouver Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier. Today Michelle is an instructor for the International Sommelier Guild and is a regular guest on French CBC radio. She speaks fluent French and English. Her defining wine moment was having her soother dipped in Champagne at Baptism but she also fully admits that she often cheats on wine with a delicious beer.

Michelle plays an active role in the wine community, sitting on expert panels for Cornucopia, the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and the Vancouver Magazine wine awards. Her wine travels have led her to the regions of Burgundy, the South of France, Abruzzo, Piedmont, Tuscany, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Napa, Sonoma, Washington, Oregon and the Okanagan. Co-Founder of House Wine, you can follow here @housewine_girls

Michaela spent most of her youth determined to become an actress but a modeling stint in Japan fuelled her desire to travel. She spent several years cycle touring and working her way around Europe before earning a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and French from the University of British Columbia. A one year exchange program led her back to France where she discovered the region of Burgundy and decided to pursue a career in the wine industry. After a five-year tenure at Marquis Wine Cellars, Michaela went on to become the Marketing/Logistics Manager for Liquid Art Fine Wines, a premium-only wine importing company. Michaela was awarded a scholarship by the Vancouver Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier for the internationally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Diploma Programme. She successfully completed her diploma in 2005 and today she is a guest lecturer for the programme. She is fluent in both English and French and continues learning Spanish and Italian. Michaela’s guilty pleasure is lobbing off Champagne corks with a sabre and she has a weakness for anything that sparkles.

A familiar face in the wine scene, Michaela has participated in tasting panels for Les Chevaliers des Vins de France, Cornucopia and the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. She has traveled extensively throughout the wine regions of Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône Valley, Abruzzo, Piedmont, Sardegna, Sicily, Tuscany, Val d’Aosta, Napa, Central Coast, Argentina, New Zealand and the Okanagan. Co-Founder of House Wine, you can follow here @housewine_girls

Food Talks is an evening of expert speakers from the Vancouver Food community.

To hear more speakers from Food Talks please visit geoffmobile.com/blog/category/food-talks-vancouver
or foodtalks.ca

Food Talks Volume 10 was held in Vancouver BC Canada on December 3rd 2013.

Presented by Richard Wolak, twitter.com/VanFoodster
vancouverfoodster.com

As featured on geoffmobile.com
Presented by Foodtalks.ca and vancouverfoodster.com

Videography by Geoff Peters of Birds in the House Productions birdsinthehouse.com

Filmed at the Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Closing music by Laundryman laundrymanmusic.com used with permission.