May 2008
Open Road Podcast: Episode #031 (2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman & Smart)
19 May 2008 02:01 Filed in: Podcast
Episode #031, 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman
& Smart, Part 5
OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart.
Duration: 23:23
Size: 21.30 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.m4a
Duration: 23:23
Size: 21.50 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.mp3
OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart.
Duration: 23:23
Size: 21.30 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.m4a
Duration: 23:23
Size: 21.50 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode031.mp3
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Open Road Podcast: Episode #030 (2008 Tesla Roadster)
11 May 2008 02:28 Filed in: Podcast
Episode #030, Inventing the Future: The Tesla
Roadster
Internet entrepreneur and founder of Mahalo.com, Jason Calacanis, joins Mr.
Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde to discuss his recent test drive of a Tesla
Roadster.
Jason has a Tesla on order, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk loaned Jason the
demonstrator, serial number 0001, for a week-long test on the streets of
Brentwood, Santa Monica and greater LA.
The conversation inevitably roams into macro issues like energy independence
and Middle Eastern politics. It's not just about the car this time.
Duration: 55:48
Size: 44.40 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.m4a
Duration: 55:48
Size: 51.20 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.mp3
Internet entrepreneur and founder of Mahalo.com, Jason Calacanis, joins Mr.
Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde to discuss his recent test drive of a Tesla
Roadster.
Jason has a Tesla on order, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk loaned Jason the
demonstrator, serial number 0001, for a week-long test on the streets of
Brentwood, Santa Monica and greater LA.
The conversation inevitably roams into macro issues like energy independence
and Middle Eastern politics. It's not just about the car this time.
Duration: 55:48
Size: 44.40 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.m4a
Duration: 55:48
Size: 51.20 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode030.mp3
Cadco Systems Announces Partnership with Drobo
08 May 2008 11:57 Filed in: Announcement
| Tech News
Cadco Systems Inc is proud to announce that they are
now a reseller and partner with Data Robotics Inc, the
manufacturer of the highly popular Drobo external storage
solution. The Drobo is the world's first storage
robot that is a fully automated data storage
that ensures our data is always protected. Your
disk capacity is unlimited and requires no
special knowledge or expertise.
Drobo is an easy-to-use desktop storage array that plugs into your Mac, PC or
Linux system via hi-speed USB 2.0. Drobo enables users to reliably store up to
16TB of data, using any combination of 3.5” SATA I or II drives - within four drive
bays. Drobo provides the data redundancy features normally associated with
RAID such as mirroring and data striping, without the complexities of RAID.
Drobo, will create one large pool of protected expandable storage, enabling you
to avoid managing multiple external drives.
Drobo guards everything on it
Even when a drive fails or data becomes corrupted, you’re protected. There are many
advanced data redundancy and integrity checks built into Drobo.
Drobo makes storage a breeze
If you can read a traffic light, you’re a certified Drobo expert. Drobo uses simple LED
lights to inform you about free capacity and drive status.
Drobo offers unlimited capacity upgrades
Use ANY drive you want, regardless of SIZE. Need to add capacity? Pop in a new hard
drive or pop out an existing one and replace it with a bigger one. Drobo has an
insatiable appetite for adding storage capacity. It can even extend to 16TB as hard
disk sizes increase.
Drobo does not require drivers or software
Use Drobo right out of the box – with zero configuration. You’ll never have to worry
about using a management console either. Drobo has the familiar benefits of RAID,
without the complexity.
DroboShare it on your network
Connect your Drobo to a DroboShare and share your data over Gigabit Ethernet (GigE).
With DroboShare, everybody on your network can benefit from the storage capabilities
of Drobo.
Drobo is Windows, OS X, & Linux Friendly
We don’t care if you’re a Mac, PC, or Linux*. We’re proud to support NTFS, HFS+,
EXT3, and FAT32 file systems. If you connect your Drobo to a DroboShare, you can
share with all three operating systems or other devices like media centers, regardless
of the file system you’ve chosen for Drobo. *Linux support now in beta.
Drobo is an easy-to-use desktop storage array that plugs into your Mac, PC or
Linux system via hi-speed USB 2.0. Drobo enables users to reliably store up to
16TB of data, using any combination of 3.5” SATA I or II drives - within four drive
bays. Drobo provides the data redundancy features normally associated with
RAID such as mirroring and data striping, without the complexities of RAID.
Drobo, will create one large pool of protected expandable storage, enabling you
to avoid managing multiple external drives.
Drobo guards everything on it
Even when a drive fails or data becomes corrupted, you’re protected. There are many
advanced data redundancy and integrity checks built into Drobo.
Drobo makes storage a breeze
If you can read a traffic light, you’re a certified Drobo expert. Drobo uses simple LED
lights to inform you about free capacity and drive status.
Drobo offers unlimited capacity upgrades
Use ANY drive you want, regardless of SIZE. Need to add capacity? Pop in a new hard
drive or pop out an existing one and replace it with a bigger one. Drobo has an
insatiable appetite for adding storage capacity. It can even extend to 16TB as hard
disk sizes increase.
Drobo does not require drivers or software
Use Drobo right out of the box – with zero configuration. You’ll never have to worry
about using a management console either. Drobo has the familiar benefits of RAID,
without the complexity.
DroboShare it on your network
Connect your Drobo to a DroboShare and share your data over Gigabit Ethernet (GigE).
With DroboShare, everybody on your network can benefit from the storage capabilities
of Drobo.
Drobo is Windows, OS X, & Linux Friendly
We don’t care if you’re a Mac, PC, or Linux*. We’re proud to support NTFS, HFS+,
EXT3, and FAT32 file systems. If you connect your Drobo to a DroboShare, you can
share with all three operating systems or other devices like media centers, regardless
of the file system you’ve chosen for Drobo. *Linux support now in beta.
Open Road Podcast: Episode #029 (BMW 135i Coupe)
07 May 2008 01:22 Filed in: Podcast
Episode #028, 2008 BMW 135i Coupe, Part 4
And now, the perfect substitute for the M3: The 135i Coupe. Can't wait to drive a Tii.
Duration: 21:54
Size: 19.60 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.m4a
Duration: 21:54
Size: 20.10 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.mp3
And now, the perfect substitute for the M3: The 135i Coupe. Can't wait to drive a Tii.
Duration: 21:54
Size: 19.60 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.m4a
Duration: 21:54
Size: 20.10 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode029.mp3
Disk-aster of the Month
01 May 2008 02:32 Filed in: Tech News
Mad Media is a San Diego based marketing agency that
specializes in action and motor sports branded
advertising and web-based viral film campaigns for
sponsor companies such as: Red Bull, DC Shoes,
Element Skateboards, Split Clothing and Subaru of
America. Last summer, as southern California
wildfires destroyed homes and businesses, many
others, including Mad Media, were affected by power
surges that caused damage to computers and other
electronic devices.
Production came to a halt for the company when its sophisticated eight terabyte RAID storage system containing two years worth of irreplaceable video clips from major sporting events and hundreds of hours of editing work became inaccessible. The company turned to Sonnet Technologies, the manufacturer of the RAID system, for help. After determining the nature of the damage, Sonnet recommended DriveSavers.
"We can't afford to tell a client their footage is lost," said Joshua Martelli, Director of TV & Film Production at Mad Media. "The scope of work that we execute is at a very advanced and professional level. We are competing with both large national agencies and very adept production groups. Every project we work on has a deadline that we can't afford to miss."
Within two days, DriveSavers fully recovered all the data on the eight terabyte system allowing Mad Media to get back on schedule. "The data was in the identical state it was before the crash. It was as if nothing had ever happened," commented Martelli.
DriveSavers has a Digital Arts Division that caters to the growing number of artists, graphics, film and audio professionals who rely on technology to create their work. With combined expertise, proprietary tools and knowledge of the industry, DriveSavers excels in data recovery for customers working in the digital arts field and has proven success in restoring data lost in the most challenging ways.
Production came to a halt for the company when its sophisticated eight terabyte RAID storage system containing two years worth of irreplaceable video clips from major sporting events and hundreds of hours of editing work became inaccessible. The company turned to Sonnet Technologies, the manufacturer of the RAID system, for help. After determining the nature of the damage, Sonnet recommended DriveSavers.
"We can't afford to tell a client their footage is lost," said Joshua Martelli, Director of TV & Film Production at Mad Media. "The scope of work that we execute is at a very advanced and professional level. We are competing with both large national agencies and very adept production groups. Every project we work on has a deadline that we can't afford to miss."
Within two days, DriveSavers fully recovered all the data on the eight terabyte system allowing Mad Media to get back on schedule. "The data was in the identical state it was before the crash. It was as if nothing had ever happened," commented Martelli.
DriveSavers has a Digital Arts Division that caters to the growing number of artists, graphics, film and audio professionals who rely on technology to create their work. With combined expertise, proprietary tools and knowledge of the industry, DriveSavers excels in data recovery for customers working in the digital arts field and has proven success in restoring data lost in the most challenging ways.