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For those people out there who don’t know what YouTube is, these videos won’t help. However, for those who do, these entries sum up the video sharing service nicely. The first is a serious (and at least PG-13) video exploring the inherent narcissism of YouTube called YOUTUBERS. It’s a montage of videoblogs set to slow, and somewhat somber music. The second video is a parody of the DeVry University-type schools offering degree programs in hot new careers called Viral Learning Center. Here are links to the viral videos mentioned in the spot - Exploding Whale and Alabama Leprechaun.

And, in case you want to know what the kids are watching on YouTube and MySpace, check out the Viral Video Chart.

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To help double my posting ratio this month (now I have two), I wanted to bring the music fans out there a little early Christmas (or fill in the holiday of your choice) present. It’s Wolfgang’s Concert Vault (more about Wolfgang here). These are classic live concert recordings, generally from the late 60’s and early 70’s, but there is also something for you Flock of Seagulls fans. One of my favorite concerts is Led Zeppelin at the Fillmore. You’ll need to register to hear the music, but it’s free. Stunningly intimate, it begins with Robert Plant talking to the audience as Jimmy Page works on getting a guitar string replaced. “Has anybody got a Les Paul?” Enjoy!

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Many thanks go out to Pascal van Hecke and Jon Udell for pointing out a great technique for creating a “personal podcast” using Del.icio.us, Firefox, and Greasemonkey. When I saw Pascal’s screencast, I was blown away. I decided to add some details, and try to document the process from start to finish. I then did a full-blown production within Camtasia Studio. If nothing else, I hope this screencast serves as an homage to Pascal’s work in documenting this technique.

So here is Collecting MP3s for a Personal Podcast.

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