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I walked by a colleagues desk and realized she had an instrument. I also recently made-up a band name, so I decided to record a single and upload it to Current.com.I walked by a colleagues desk and realized she had an instrument. I also recently... more
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Let's get the obvious objections out of the way: yes, David Lee Roth is the *real* lead singer of Van Halen, and no, despite our company's stated political non-bias, we in the PDG don't generally reserve words like 'love' and 'admire' for serial Bush campaign donors...
...but as we searched for someone to honor with our September CMS release - someone who exemplifies the spirit of efficient EPG entry workflow, who captures our hearts much as we now capture richer media file metadata, who knows the ins and outs of enhanced secondary event trigger timecode validation, one name kept rising to the forefront, one figure who truly defines the spirit of rock-n-roll, entrepreneurial daring, and indeed the rugged individualistic ethos of America itself.
That figure is, of course, the curly-maned scourge of the highway patrol, the golden-throated front man with the romantic heart, the Midas-fingered impresario of the high-end tequila market, the Red Rocker himself, Mr. Samuel Roy "Sammy" Hagar.
From the early days with Montrose, inverted hand on hip like Robert Plant's younger American brother, to gradual but inevitable solo success, to the multi-platinum Van Halen years, to the never-ending Cabo San Lucas party of his golden years, Mr. Hagar has led a charmed life - a life lived on his terms - loud, raucous and balls-to-the-wall - a life that, were our internal content management and publishing platform a person, we would like for it to live.
So we ask you to join us, take a seat, pour a velvety-smooth tumbler of Cabo Wabo Anejo, clear the throat, warm up the vocal cords, and give your best rock-n-roll shriek to the heavens in honor of Mr. Hagar. One, Two, Three Lock Box!!Let's get the obvious objections out of the way: yes, David Lee Roth is the... more
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An in depth interview with Brick Breaker West Coast Champion, Brett Erlich.
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Frank Stallone. Dom DiMaggio. Roger Clinton. Charlie Murphy. Patrick McEnroe. Marvin Bush. Eddie Bird. Ramon Estevez. Sounds like a who's who of the entertainment and sporting industry of the past several decades, a veritable treasure trove of cinematic, comedic, athletic, political, and musical genius. That may be so, but the aforementioned individuals are of course best known for their more famous siblings, a tragedy when you consider their vast talent and achievements.
And as impressive as this list is, there's one name that stands out among the elite crowd of less-famous siblings, a shining beacon of luminescence in a sea of sparkling diamonds.
Jermaine LaJune Jackson was born on December 11, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, and developed his musical talents at an early age, becoming the lead singer of the Jackson Five until younger brother Michael began to assist on lead vocals in 1967. As the flashier Michael increasingly took center stage, it was Jermaine's soulful vocals and James Jamerson-inspired bass playing that provided much of the band's signature sound.
After 14 years of performing with his brothers, Jermaine embarked on a solo career in 1975, with numerous top 20 hits over the following years - even hitting #1 twice on the ultracompetitive Belgian pop charts. Though he may have been overshadowed by younger siblings Michael and Janet, Jermaine's versatility, musicality, and undeniable talent has been a constant source of inspiration worldwide... and for that reason we dedicate our January CMS release to him.
The ability to create multiple rights clauses gives our legal team a newfound versatility reminiscent of Jermaine's triple threat attack of singing, dancing and bass playing, and the slick user interface for entering those rights is an electronic parallel to Jermaine's stylish appearance. And while gems like 1976's Bass Odyssey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZbJ8OfnjAg) are not new, their discovery can be a revelation, much like clicking the 'Music' tab on the CMS search page to realize that one can search for pods by cue sheet song info.
So Current.com users, please join us in paying tribute to this masterful artist, and we look forward to mining the fertile list of 'F' names for February!Frank Stallone. Dom DiMaggio. Roger Clinton. Charlie Murphy. Patrick McEnroe.... more
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George Bernard Shaw once said that "the function of the actor is to make the audience imagine for the moment that real things are happening to real people -- indeed, to make the audience feel and learn things about themselves of which they might not have been aware, yet know to be true." In the past half century, no actor has fulfilled that noble function as effectively and as gloriously as the great Dick Van Patten.
From the 1930s, when he appeared in over a dozen Broadway plays, to recent appearances in shows such as Arrested Development and The Sarah Silverman Show, Mr. Van Patten's career has read like a true American history of the past 70 years, varied and personal, triumphant and dramatic, humble and victorious. The list of credits reads like a who's who of our lives of entertainment: Mama, Mike Hammer, Rawhide, I Dream of Jeannie, Sanford and Son, the Love Boat, Wonder Woman, The Streets of San Francisco, Happy Days, Charo and the Sergeant... the list is seemingly inexhaustible.
Sheer quantity is one thing, but what sets the truly great actor apart from the rest is his ability, like a Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan, to make the rest of the cast better. It is no accident that the finest moments of the careers of Willie Aames and Adam Rich came in their roles as Tommy and Nicholas Bradford of Eight is Enough. And would there have been a Karate Kid if Ralph Macchio hadn't spent time learning at the foot of the master in season five? It's doubtful.
Whether as fiery columnist patriarch Tom Bradford of Eight is Enough, as dastardly King Roland in Spaceballs, as a carnival barker in the psychedelic Western Zachariah, or as the devious pink-tanktop-clad hustler in the side-splittingly hilarious Dick Van Patten's Dirty Tennis, Mr. Van Patten has always been a real person facing real trials and tribulations, bringing us real tears and real belly laughter, creating real memories to be cherished in the years to come.
In honor of these decades of service we name our December CMS release for the legendary Dick Van Patten – may our new syndication feature be as successful as the syndicated run of Eight is Enough, and may all our users have a festive holiday season, as the Bradfords of Sacramento are surely enjoying as I type.George Bernard Shaw once said that "the function of the actor is to make the... more
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Peace out lil D! All the best at you know where...
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newest member of our Ad Ops team - DON'T call him "Willy".
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This month's video was going to be really cool, but we decided you'd rather we spend our time working on pre-production for some rad election coverage. Everything you need to know is below. Enjoy
Things you should know:
~Vote for pods every day of the week: current.com/uploads
~I, Andrew, am on the ground reppin' VC2 at AFI fest in LA this Month. Message me if you'd like to meet up and talk shop.
~DEADLINE APPROACHING: A Chance at Slamdance!!! Nov. 10th!!! current.com/slamdance
~DEADLINE APPROACHING: VCAM Assignment!!! Nov. 18th!!! current.com/vcamThis month's video was going to be really cool, but we decided you'd rather... more
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HA HA HA. Like Rickrolling, but Bromlier.
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gelfo starves me with her mung bean concoction...
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We take a hot new approach and let the unsuspecting citizens of San Francisco host this month's ezine.
Important topics include getting full access at Slamdance, how to make everything, and online training.We take a hot new approach and let the unsuspecting citizens of San Francisco host... more
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Biz and Alex of Twitter dropped by the office today to check out some of our debate stuff.
We have a more traditional stream of tweets for the debate, but we will also be throwing in some surprises -- taking a look at what people are tweeting and finding cool ways to represent these trends.
Check it out.Biz and Alex of Twitter dropped by the office today to check out some of our debate... more
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For Matthew's Birthday, I didn't have any time to make him a clever photohoppy, so instead, I am going to spend gobs of my hard-earned money to send him on vacation: To Halifax! For Matthew's Birthday, I didn't have any time to make him a clever... more
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If you're like me, you can't talk about, or listen to, accordions enough. If you're not like me, count yourself lucky. You probably have an easier time making friends.
Still, you've got to like a band with "bellows pumping babes" and "extreme squeezeboxers." They may be just the thing needed to make Accordion Hero a reality, and they're definitely adding a strange vibe to my day.
If you're like me, you can't talk about, or listen to, accordions enough. If... more
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Half the Brooklyn department came to visit the headquarters in pursuit of sustenance.
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Reevaluating Time and Attention
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Well, all the way from San Francisco to Switzerland and FedEx delivered the cool swag! The shirt fits nicely and the notebook and stickers will be used too!
Had a little trouble unpacking the package, but after a few minutes and a bag full of packaging material, I discovered, buried in all that, that really cool stuff!
Thanks a whole bunch Current and when you're in Switzerland, Give me a call and we'll do the Alps!Well, all the way from San Francisco to Switzerland and FedEx delivered the cool swag!... more
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What happens when you wander the current office trying to get people to try Bacon Mints, the perfect after breakfast mint?
You don't make many friends, as it turns out. Apparently, they "taste like burning" or "smoked band-aids"What happens when you wander the current office trying to get people to try Bacon... more
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