Author: Rick Klau

  • Recording Skype calls into MP3

    A number of people have asked how I recorded the call with Chris Batty at Gawker last week for the FeedBurner podcast. I figured a quick recap was in order. The issue, for those who care, is that you need some way to capture both audio streams (your voice as well as the audio coming…

  • Houston Chronicle – Hurricane Rita feed

    Houston Chronicle has a Hurricane Rita feed for the storm that’s heading towards Texas.

  • Uhhh… Did I learn nothing as a college disc jockey?

    It’s official, episode 1 of the FeedBurner Podcast is now live, hosted by yours truly. I say “uh” quite a bit. On the positive side, doing an interview via Skype, recording the call and getting into MP3 couldn’t be easier. Pretty slick. It’s a start, but there’s lots of room for improvement. If you’re a…

  • Mirra acquired by Seagate

    Wow, Seagate just acquired Mirra. I’ve written about the Mirra here. Great news, congrats to the Mirra team!

  • Caption contest

    OK, this picture has stunned me into abject horror. As I type this, I’m curled into a fetal position, wondering how in the world this can possibly be real. And yet, there it is: Source: Reuters. Really. The Reuters caption, for the record: U.S. President George W. Bush writes a note to Secretary of State…

  • NJ Governor’s race gets HOT

    I’m admittedly not a campaign veteran, so it’s entirely possible that porn has been used in a campaign ad before. (Not likely, but, who am I to state it categorically?) But I think I’m safe in saying it’s probably the first time that porn has been used in an online effort to help get out…

  • If you dig a hole…

    My new favorite Google mash-up: dig a hole from your house and figure out where you’d come out if you kept digging, straight down. Love it. (Originally seen at OnSquared.)

  • We’re hiring

    If you’re in the Chicago area and are interested in working for a fast-growing company that’s got the locals all a-buzz, then you should drop us a line. We’re got a number of positions open, including one working with me on the business development side. (Whether that’s a pro or con is not my place…

  • Skeptorati

    Steve defines skeptorati. Yeah, I know the type.

  • Brian Williams blogging the news

    If you are interested in a view from the inside of a network newsroom, you should be reading Brian Williams’ blog at MSNBC. He’s the managing editor for NBC News, and his blog is a mix of behind-the-scenes nightly news assembly, daily commentary, and just a pinch of discussion that’s almost (but not quite) opinion…