Entries by Christopher

Sound will be bigger than video

I agree with Alex Ljung. He has put together one of the most important presentations I have heard recently on media, the internet, and the future of online communication. Very few people in the industry agree with him right now. Others are catching on quickly.

The video below is about 25 minutes long, but his presentation only consumes about 15 minutes of that time. The remaining content will not likely be of interest to you.

Do you have any thoughts on the potential of audio and the future of the web? I plan to do a more lengthy update on the subject after launching a related project at some point in the near future.

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Great broadcaster, great memories, great future

Having spent the majority of my professional life as a broadcaster, I have a tremendous appreciation for quality broadcasting. Arlo White is a primary example for soccer play by play.

I have had the privilege of hearing him each week during the MLS season, calling Seattle Sounders FC matches.

His clarity and insight on the game are excellent, and each call has creative flair and exactly the right amount of excitement.

After a couple of years with the Sounders, Arlo is moving into what is the best job in American soccer broadcasting today at NBC Sports. No one deserves it more.

Mediocrity is too often the norm in network broadcasting. Some commentators and anchors should not have jobs. In this case, it was terrific to see real excellence rewarded. Bravo NBC. Bravo Arlo White.

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What makes a place your home?

I have been thinking about the term “home” lately, in the context of a city or state in which a person lives. A 3,500 mile move just over a year ago has caused me to wonder where home is for our family.

We understand that no place on this earth is our true home. God teaches us in His word that our true home is heaven. I am not not discounting, bypassing or forgetting that fact. It is the truth.

Still, people feel at home in a certain place. I am wondering what factors contribute to that feeling and considering the ingredients for developing a sense of belonging to a community.

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