Apple’s big announcement on education and textbooks was a big step for the company and possibly for the education market and it’s current structure in general. The world of textbook could possible see it’s day being numbered. But what does it mean and can it really change anything?
Apple’s plan is ambitious. Probab [...]
Apple’s BIGGER potential educat...
Apple’s big announcement on education and textbooks was a big step for the company and possibly for the education market and it’s current structure in general. The world of textbook could possible see it’s day being numbered. But what does it mean and can it really change anything?
Apple’s plan is ambitious. Probab [...]
Ep-17 Lounge Travel – The Ruins...
This is a special edition episode of Carlos Phoenix traveling to Cancun and visiting the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza and The ancient city of Tulum. There he reviews some of the discoveries of the pyramids and their relationship with the Mayan Calendar, which ends this year. He ends off the trip with a brief visit with the locals.
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Apple Announces New iBooks and iBooks...
Apple has announced the new weapon for education. They have updated iBooks for the iPad.. The app now includes support for textbooks.
iBooks 2
Fullscreen books, Interactive animations, Diagrams, photos, videos
Fast Navigation
Highlighting and Note Taking
Lesson reviews and Study cards
iBooks Author
iBooks Author is a Mac app that p [...]
AT&T launches new data plans
There were rumblings of new data plans for AT&T but apparently they are true. They have changed their data plans for both smartphones and the iPads. The changes go into effect later this month and are an increase in data for the iPads but at a cost of $5 more for 3 Gbs of data compared to $25 for 2Gigs. Anyone who has the current plan ca [...]
End Piracy, Not Liberty – Google
As in our previous article we are among many websites opposed to SOPA, which is a law that is meant to enforce copyrights and piracy from content producers and entertainment. But we feel it goes a little too far and demonstrates how government action by people who do not understand how content and fair use really work. Think about how many pa [...]
The SOPA Blackout Created a Big Probl...
SOPA has been a big deal for many online sites like The Lounge we produce videos where we interview artists and singers, film makers and more. On occasion we use TV footage to show some of the talents who are actually on TV. If this new law passes and someone reports this site, the law permits the host of this site to take it down. We don [...]
What Is A Voice Over?
So we cover everything from indie musicians and indie film makers, but there is a whole market of folks that focus on making all these talents bigger and better than you can possibly imagine. Meet Pete Gustin, the man, the legend, the voice! Pete presents some of the unknowns of being a voice over … what I would cal [...]
Get Connected January Screening Room
If you have been following the Lounge you know that we have been covering “Get Connected”, which is a networking mixer in Atlanta for the independant film scene. It is now a year since the first “Get Connected” and it has grown. Part of the attraction to the event is the ability to see some great indie films, like [...]
DANGER 5: THE DIAMOND GIRLS (Part 5 o...
In the final installment of The Diamond Girls, Danger 5 go head-to-head with Herman Göring and his posse of invincible She-Nazis. Apes and trains ensue.
Don’t forget to watch the whole series.
1, 2, 3, 4,
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NY Nick Originals – Grahams Num...
STAR ALERT!!!!!! Check this out Folks. If you are a Musician and or have a appreciation for Talent this video is a MUST See. Remember these Guys!! They are just gettin Started… Grahams Number
Lead Guitar – Nic Sanders began doing music at the age of 11. He loved music from Hendrix and Lennon, Marley and Dylan. With Andy [...]
“SoiFabulousTV”(ep18) BES...
Guest star and editor of Soi FabulousTV HUMPHREY “BOGY” MONTOYA reviews the best of 2011. Some of the scenes have never been seen before. So Happy holidays and enjoy the end of the year 2011, and celebrate the new things coming in 2012.
***To purchase Soi’s music***
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Lounge Presents – Canton Jones ...
I had the pleasure of meeting this super talented artist Canton Jones. In our brief conversation I learned that he was doing some very impressive work in hip hop. Now we have met many artist over time and well lets just say this was very different.
His new video had just been released on YouTube and he had just introduced it to me as the t [...]
Are eBooks Too Cheap?: Indie Authors ...
Are eBooks Too Cheap?: Indie Authors Question 99 Cent PriceHuffington PostRemember, most indie authors are not selling 2000 copies of their books per month–they’re lucky to sell 50. We should also consider the downside to the 99-cent price point.Via www.huffingtonpost.com
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I still see myself as Indie filmmaker...
USA TodayI still see myself as Indie filmmaker: RitchieTimes of IndiaBritish director Guy Ritchie may have helmed the latest Sherlock Holmes movie — “A Game of Shadows” — but says he still has Indie sensibilities.
The film does have incredible visuals and effects, which the big studios seemed to support from Ritchie. B [...]
Avatar coming to iTunes.. Same film b...
I know we cover indie film makers, and actors, but I wanted to hi-light the record breaking film because we believe it is the biggest hint of what the future of the entertainment in film is, and what is possible.
Writer/director James Cameron has not only pushed boundaries of 3D animation, visual effects and 3D all at once, but he continues h [...]
Voice-controlled Apple TV in the work...
Apple has its sights on a TV set that will incorporate voice commands and wireless streaming, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.” Now the rumors have been going crazy, ever since the passing of Steve Jobs and the release of his autobiography, where he mentions he has figure out the TV dilemma. Not his exact words, but basically ever [...]
