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MacsimumNews.com's THE VIDEO SANDBOX, Ep. 38
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Seeing as monkeys have become the rage, I'm going to try and work some monkey stuff into the show. And perhaps some foul language, as well. Do you hear me HBO?

This week:
    â€¢ The Human Condition
    â€¢ DCLugi prank call
    â€¢ Shuffle contest
    â€¢ Od-Edd
    â€¢ Koingo Software contest
    â€¢ Podsafe Music

Swag-o-mite! We're giving away lots. Plus discounts. Maybe it's too much but everything has to go!!! There's THREE complete copies of Koingo Software's "Digital Data Companion" on The Video Sandbox PLUS Koingo Software is offering discounts for our viewers for a limited time only. Check it out the goods at http://www.koingosw.com. Then you have one more week (plus a bonus week) to guess the expiration date of the quart of milk in my frig because I'm taking off for the vacatiion. Send all contest submissions to contest(at)thevideosandbox.com

To submit your answers or just send money, go to http://www.thevideosandbox.com  Also excepted MacBook Pro Core Duo 2 laptops.

Get the Video Sandbox through iTunes, FireAnt, Democracy or Bob. Or just copy and paste http://phranky.libsyn.com/rss into the aggregator of your choice. The new edition will be available every Friday evening. Download, double-click and drop out.

Also, PLEASE take a moment and vote for TVS at PodCastAlley:
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Happy Thanksgiving. Have a good nap.

MacsimumNews.com's THE VIDEO SANDBOX, Ep. 37
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What is it with monkeys all of a sudden? Ferguson entertains "cheeky wee monkeys," Penn Jilette has "Monkey Tuesdays" and Letterman wouldn't wish his problems "to a monkey on a rock." What am I missing here? This show is monkey-free. Would ratings increase if monkeys were to become an integral part of the show? Beethoven had a monkey and he did alright.

Swag-o-rama. We're giving away lots. Plus discounts. First, we're giving away three complete copies of Koingo Software's "Digital Data Companion" on The Video Sandbox PLUS offering Koingo Software discounts for our viewers (the losers) for a limited time only. Check it out at http://www.koingosw.com. You also have two more weeks to guess the expiration date in my frig and win yourself a Shuffle. Send all contest submissions to contest@thevideosandbox.com

To submit your answers or to explain Pi, go to http://www.thevideosandbox.com  Also excepted Dutch Apple Crumb Pie recipes.

Get the Video Sandbox through iTunes, FireAnt, Democracy or Bob. Or just copy and paste http://phranky.libsyn.com/rss into the aggregator of your choice. The new edition will be available every Friday evening. Download, double-click and drop out.

You can subscribe via iTunes at:<http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=128692865>
Also, PLEASE take a moment and vote for TVS at PodCastAlley:
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That's all. Carry on.

MacsimumNews.com's THE VIDEO SANDBOX with Frank Petrie, Ep. 35
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This week, we have a plethora of information. birthdays, cold medicines and hot air. And that's just the regular news. This week's Human Condition, among other things, asks firefighters the question, "Boxers or Briefs?". Dennis Sellers, Macsimum News' founder/editor checks in with his weekly "Od-Edd" segment. And I'm pretty sure DCLugi is in there somewhere.

And you could win a new iPod Shuffle. It's easy, too. Just guess the expiration date on the milk carton in my fridge!  Watch the vidcast for complete contest rules. REMEMBER: You gotta watch if you want to win...

Don't want a Shuffle? Beginning this week, we're going to be giving away three complete copies of Koingo Software's "Digital Data Companion" on The Video Sandbox and offering a 50% discount for our viewers (the losers) for a limited time only. Check it out at http://www.koingosw.com.

Any questions? Answers at http://www.thevideosandbox.com  How do you watch it? By utilizing your rods and your cones. (Learned that in biology class.)

Wanna appear on The Video Sandbox? Send me a link to your video, I'll download it and put it on ShoutThing. No camera? Send an audio recording. Don't like the sound of your voice? Email me. Don't have a computer? How You reading this!?!

You can subscribe to Video Sandbox through iTunes, FireAnt, Democracy or your local DMV. Or just copy and paste http://phranky.libsyn.com/rss into the aggregator of your choice. The new edition will be available every Friday evening (Saturday morn if more than three Guinness are involved). Download, double-click and drop out.

You can subscribe via iTunes at:<http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=128692865>
And one more favor. PLEASE take a moment and vote for TVS at PodCastAlley:
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BTW, send all contest submissions to: contest@thevideosandbox.com

That's all for now. You're dismissed.

The holidays are looming. Halloween is in a week. Thanksgiving is in a month. And Christmas, Hanukah and the return of "24" is in about two months. So we go to a shopping center, so I can show you just what you're up against in this "booming" economy.

This week, we have a "Five for" from Jayson Adams of Circus Ponies, the creators of Notebook. We have a music video from DCLugi.

And as a special treat for the kiddies, we have a story of bawdy escapades at the Disney Resort in Paris. Who knew Mickey was walking on the wild side!

We have a contest to win an iPod Shuffle, should they ever come out. Watch the video for contest rules.

And if that's not enough, beginning next week, we're going to be giving away three copies of their Koingo Software's "Digital Data Companion" on The Video Sandbox and offering a 50% discount for our viewers for a limited time only.

So let us summarize. Free entertainment. News. Music. An interview. And booty.

Any questions? Answers at www.thevideosandbox.com.

Video Sandbox 33: Google Me If you had $1.65m. What would YouBuy? Well, If you're Google you rip a page from the Bill Gates' business strategy playbook. Can't beat 'em - buy 'em! What will Google do with YouTube? Maybe be the gatekeeper for all advertising? Charge ... oh, maybe... networks for uploading promos for feature films and TV shows. Or running those annoying 15 second Microsoft and American Express ads before the video begins playing. Y'know somewhere Gates and Ballmer are all cuddly and cooing, "They get it! They get it!" I don't know why, I have a feeling that somehow Rumsfeld is involved and has denied everything. But that's just me. This week, the Plant Psychic returns, humans are conditioned and learn the simple steps to play the rehab card. And help me figure out a contest idea for a shuffle. Best reason to play the rehab card?

Video Sandbox 32: Pod, pod, pod I'm starting to really become scared by now. Apple is turning into Microsoft in terms of sheer hubris. They want to control usage of the word "pod;" I want to control the word "keyboard." All I ask is that each unit of any product using the word "keyboard" send me a penny per unit sold. Steve, my accountants will be getting back to you with a number in the near future. We have all had our fun with Senator Stevens' remark about the internet being "a series of tubes." But I feel that it was taken out of context. So, this week, Senator Stevens gets his due. And, believe it or not, humans are still conditionally questionable. And we'll prove it. Twice. Dennis proposes a way to lead Stevenote attendees into Chapter 11 with as little effort as possible. You don't even have to leave your chair. I wonder if they'll also have a complimentary on site judge and a cesspool of attorneys?

Video Sandbox 31: All Creatures Great and Small I have one great suggestion that could not only settle whose guilty or not guilty at Gitmo and at the same time save billions of dollars. The source - you'll be as surprised as I was when it dawned on me. There's a theme to this week's show like on Merv Griffin (ask Grandpa).We check the condition of humans, animals and plants. And some really interesting Podsafe Music. So enjoy the show, enjoy you're week and enjoy fall. And buy bonds (ask Grandpa).

It is what it is.

Video Sandbox 30: My Brain Hurts The most important fact that you will take away from this week's episode is that pandas and liquor don't mix. I have the proof, 80%. If that's all you learn this week, I will have been of service. But it doesn't stop there. Far from it. Inquiring minds want to know - why do men's cotton briefs come in zip-lock bags? It's an enigma, wrapped inside a riddle, inside this stupid resealable plastic bag! And why? Are freshness dates next? It's nice to know that some government agency is concerned with my loins. Or is it? Then Dennis confesses. He has iMac envy. Light an extra candle for Dennis tonight. And, naturally, some podsafe music for you to sample. And all of this in one, single download. Absolutely free. For you, that is. This show is costing me an arm and a leg.

Video Sandbox 29: A Stack Too Far What was I thinking? I just left the MUG meeting and we made our usual foray to the diner. I promised myself just a bagel. But like Lorelei sang her siren song, dashing hapless sailors against the rocks, those pancakes were calling out to me. Each griddle cake knew my name. It was no contest. What has this to do with Episode 29, you ask? Not a thing. But it's a lesson that hope all other MUG members will heed.

Video Sandbox 27: Little Bytes We're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. The computer is running better than it has in years and I tied up a lot of personal loose ends. So now we can get back to things. This week we are going to focus on Apple's September 12th Showtime in Paris. Plus we're going to get serious over the politics of journalism. Then we'll blow-up a pony. And I still need an idea from you, the viewers, as to what to do for our next contest. Like to talk about something else? Email me at chief@thevideosandbox.com

Video Sandbox 27: Back to the Future It's been a rough couple of weeks, but still, we were able to hobble together a couple of episodes with tape and chewing gum. So we're back, just in time for the end of summer. But we're patient. We're loyal. And we will be back when you return from the holiday. So, this weekend, run your iPods empty. We'll have our latest show at the ready to fill it up when you return home. This week, we have a piece from DCLugi, od-edd and the latest examples of the Human Condition. And we will have to come up with another contest to run. We're open to suggestions. And I'll root around for a prize. Send your suggestions should be sent to chief@thevideosandbox.com.

Video Sandbox 26: Forever young Regarding this week’s Video Sandbox—the weekly, official vodcast of Macsimum News— this week we announce the winner of “Boy, That Sucks,� who wins a free copy of SuperDuper!. There’s me, then there’s you, then there’s a scandalous sex video, then Dennis Sellers and finally some music from the PSM Network. Also, do you have any shorts or videos of rants that you would like to see on ShoutThing? Just send me an URL where I can download it and give it a gander. You could be on an upcoming episode. Submissions should be 5 minutes or under in length. Send me the info at shout@thevideosandbox.com. WARNING: There may be no episode next week as my Mac is screwed up (I played with the … root). So, if there’s no episode next week, go outside, breathe deeeply, pound your chest and light up a cigarette. Maybe read a book. Or go see Sam Jackson and the �************ snakes on the ************ plane.� You can subscribe to Video Sandbox through iTunes, FireAnt, and Democracy. Or just copy and paste into the aggregator of your choice. The new edition will be available Friday evening.

Video Sandbox 25: Boxers or Briefs? All of my life I've worn either briefs or gone commando. But for the first time in my life, I'm considering boxers. Why? I've been asking myself the same question all week (had some time to kill). I'm not sure if it's age or mental pause. But, I've already told you more than you wan to know. Plus, Mel Gibson has been taking a lot of heat from the media and rightfully so. No one should condone such remarks. But they are amplified more if you're a public figure than if you were a regular schmoe. So, Tiddles and I decided to see if we could take a little pressure off of him. Also in this weeks episode, Dennis recaps the WWDC announcements and it's the last week of our "Boy, That Sucks" contest. Your last chance to win a free copy of 'SuperDuper!,' the best backup software for your buck, IMHO. Hey, listen ... if you are gonna drop by, could you pick up some beer? And maybe something to munch on?

Video Sandbox 24: New Ride Unveiled at Disneyworld Disappointed at what actor Mel Gibson sees as the 'Hollywood liberal elite,' Mr.Gibson has convinced the top brass at Florida's most profitable pleasure resort to erect a new ride named, "Shalom, Officer: The Ride." Described as a "3-D, interactive extravaganza," the rider is transported first to the Pacific Coast Highway where he appears to sit next to Mr. Gibson while he confronts a California Highway patrolman. In this re-enactment, Mr. Gibson makes no anti-semetic references, but instead says to the officer, "Dang, but those are spiffy shoes!" Mr. Gibson's publicist, when asked whether or not this was an effort to glaze over his recent DUI incident, the publicist said, "In no way does this dismiss Mr. Gibson's behavior. By the way, would anyone like a pickle?" In this week's episode, Rhona, who is carrying Dr. Featherton's baby as the result of a brief fling, is disheartened by the news that the Washington Nationals didn't deal Alfonso Soriano to Oakland before Monday's trade deadline. There's also some other stuff in the trunk.

Video Sandbox 23: Marketing 101

Being one of the tech world's most market savvy corporations, Microsoft has announced yet another name change. First there was Longhorn and then Vista. Now, taking advantage of recent news events, Microsoft has renamed it's upcoming OS release, "World War III."

"Microsoft has always been on the cutting edge of events and trends," said spokesperson Wilma Diskboot. Concurrently, Microsoft announced that the release date of "World War III" would most likely be sometime during the third quarter of Armageddon.

As for this week's full-color episode (there'll be stereo, as well), we have a self-interview with Paul Kafasis, CEO/Lackey of Rogue Amoeba Software, Dennis Sellers jumping through a hogshead of real fire, and Steve Balmer dancing like there's no tomorrow.

Let's hope there isn't.

Video Sandbox 22: Not Your Father's Episode 22

Time's a wastin', so why not waste a little more.

This week, The "Boy, That Sucks" contest continues. Send in a video or an email to chief@thevideosandbox.com and tell all the boys and girls what really pries up your fingernails. The person with the best entry wins a copy of SuperDuper! so that'll be one less thing that sucks.

Dennis has triumphantly returned from The Big Easy. Hopefully, they had a productive time "muckin' in." But he's back with another Op-Edd. Or so we hope?

This week I'll present incontrovertible evidence that Beethoven was from New Jersey and composed the major body of his work in front of telly. And Laura Bush may drop by for a chat!

Then there's sport.

No really! The sucking sound is gawd awful! This week we're going to try a new segment - "Boy, That Sucks." I'm going to list a number of things that I think suck. And these will be just for starters. But every one of you know things that suck. So, watch the first installment of the segment and then send in your thoughts on things that suck. After a month, we'll narrow it down to the top three, then pick the top one. And that person will win a copy of SuperDuper!, because, after-all, nothing sucks more than losing all your data and having no backup! Right? Just send your list to chief@thevideosandbox.com. And two weeks ago, I ran a video from DCLugi that was a parody of U2 videos and Bono called "Someone Tell Sam Jackson He's My Bro." Well, I received a number of responses to the video and we'll look at some of them. Dennis, unfortunately, cannot be here this week but hopefully we'll find a stand-in. He's on a working vacation helping to clean-up New Orleans. Can you believe it - it's been almost a year since Katrina? But never fear. Everything is back to normal on Monday. If you call this normal.

Video Sandbox 20: That's Entertainment! Another week has slid right by but nobody seems to have gotten into any trouble. Kenneth Lay died, but in my opinion, he got off easy. But I'll bet you Rushbo is cooking something up. We review the Human Condition for the week. And nothing has changed there. SS, DD. Although one person was very original in exposing the Human Condition. We will celebrate The Beatles, whose music is now around forty years old (ask your grandfather). It's a special tribute to the boys who are over my shoulder each and every episode. And naturally, some new material for you to check out from the Podsafe Music Network. So join us. Or send me a check made out to Cash.

Video Sandbox 19: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World It's been a crazed week. Limbaugh is found with Viagra in someone else's name. Riots break out over a World Cup game. A new superbug is linked to tattooing. This is definitely a week where the Human Condition is in full flower. And we're going to celebrate with several Human Condition stories. And the stories that I just listed are in the mainstream media. We don't go anywhere near there. Nowhere near there. Dennis will be here with another Op-Edd. Maybe I'll tell you about Tiddles. Or maybe I'll brush my teeth while singing some tune. Now that's entertainment! And speaking of entertainment, I save the best for last. All I'll say is that we have an extremely special guest visiting us this week. I can say no more.

Video Sandbox 17: On and on and on and on. Frank has fallen off of the wagon. He's smoking. He's eating pizza. And, wurst of all, he's back on the soda. It's his crystal meth. This week in the Video Sandbox, we have The Human Condition, Op-Edd, ShoutThing, music, cartwheels, alligator wrestling, and we're going to blow-up a pony! A cute one, too!. With a braided mane and pretty ribbons tied 'round it's tail. And then there's Sport. Everybody has World Cup fever and we're going to refuse to talk about it. That's right. You won't hear it here first. Why? If you saw the USA play the Czechs, then you know why. And to wrap it all up, we stop.

THIS WEEK on Episode 16: Nothing compares 2, Chicago 1.

Frank's a touch on edge this week because of the cold turkey, but our plucky hero manages to pull the show off just the same.

This week we have The Human Condition, 'Five For' Dennis Sellers. ShoutThing and a tribute to a gifted musician . So, join Frank for twenty minutes or so. He really does need some human contact.

And a pepperoni pizza.

THIS WEEK on Episode 15: Changes in the Wind

I'm growing bored so there are going to be some changes made around here. Will try out some segments and see how they do. We will have The Human Condition, music and Dennis' Op-Edd. There's some new segments coming down the pike, too. When they arrive, we'll see how they do, eh?

I also need your help. As of this week, I signed on with a new family practitioner. Result: I have to cold turkey three staples of my lifestyle - soda, cigarettes (which i took up again after a twenty year hiatus) and pizza. All simultaneously! So I'm asking you to help me out! Keep an eye on me. Let me know if I'm getting more irritable than normal!

And it may not happen, but Dick Cheney said that he would try and give 'Truth or Tale' a shot.

Well, somebody had to say it. Short straw.

THIS WEEK in Episode 14: DORIS GETS HER OATS.

We have a winner from last week's Truth or Tale, and he even sent along a bumper that we'll use. Thanks, Mark.

The more and more that I hear about this possible Bird Flu pandemic, the more and more neurotic I become. So, this week, I'll take steps to protect myself during the program, just in case any of you are carriers. I know, I know ... carriers are usually associated with pigeons, but you're just gonna have to fly with this.

Video Sandbox 13

This week in the Sandbox, as this is our 13th episode, we discuss triskaidekaphobia, naturally. We have 'Truth or Tale,' Dennis Sellers' Op-Edd., and more.

We will also show you how to hack an atom using nothing more than ordinary cotton swabs, an 8p nail, and a ball peen hammer.

Join us. It's free. It's the law.

Video Sandbox 12

This week is a full tank. We have another installment of 'The Human Condition,' podsafe music, and I will attempt to balance a dual 2.5 Ghz G5 on the end of a piece of paper. And for this month's "Truth or Tales' we play for a copy of Rogue Amoeba's Audio HiJack Pro. Plus we learn about Lord Don McAllister, VBE.

A splendid time is guaranteed for some.

C'est la F---ing Vie.

Episode 10: A Full Slate

This week in the Video Sandbox, we have David Feng reporting from China, 'Truth or Tale,' Dennis' Op-Edd, and keep up with the Human Condition.

And this week, I introduce you to a gentleman who is a quadriplegic who is trying to keep the dream of Dana and Christopher Reeves alive through rap.

A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

DON'T MISS IT! Beautiful women flying tens of feet over the ground performing feats of aeronautic ballet. Men swallowing lit torches - THREE AT A TIME! Horses prancing about the ring as gymnasts execute unbelievable maneuvers! If you can find that, don't miss it! Otherwise, tune into the Video Sandbox. I may have an extra sandwich.

"Trainspotting by Braille" Time again for our weekly ramblings. Everyone is on holiday, so there's no interview this week. We have Don McAllister with our UK/European report, Gene and Bryan with another 'Truth or Tale,' the ever lovely Dennis, and the fate of ShoutThing. A splendid time is guaranteed for some.

"As if ..." This week we have a different kind of interview as we talk at length with Christopher Breen about the cultural, societal, and political impacts of the iPod. Our China correspondent is busy, we receive a stern warning from our hero, there's "Truth or Tale" again, Dennis' Op-Ed, and as always, some excellent Podsafe Music. This is what the internet was meant to be. All of this brought to you by hard working people who don't make a dime. We'll have to remedy that somehow.

"The Much Maligned White Metal Tool." Feauring an interview with Maria O. Arguello, Apple Regional Liason. She explains just what kind of booty is available to UGs from Apple and how to procure it. We welcome Australian correspondent Nichols Pyers. Unfortunately, we hooked up earlier this week and Nicholas didn't have time to produce a segment. ShoutThing gets a makeover. Now I ask you questions. This week: Desert Island Luncheon Meats. Gene and Bryan are back with another round of 'Truth or Tale." Don't forget, be the first to reach me with the correct answer and win a free roll of Scott's Paper Towel! Sadly, due to time constraints, Jeff Graber is pulling "The Inside Wire Segment." Thanks for your help, jeff, geting this dog-n-pony show off of the ground. And finally, we miss Dennis' Op-Ed piece. Thank you iDisk.

What do you think? Or haven't you been watching? Hmmmm?

"I Wanna Be Sedated" It was six-year old Terry's birthday and her dream came true - she received pets. Tragically, she had no experience caring for them, so she placed the puppy in the fish tank and let the goldfish out in the backyard, then went back inside for some more cake. At precisely that moment, our hero awoke from his horrific dream in a cold, clammy sweat. He found that he had been transformed into a giant ... cold, clammy guy.

"The Full Nine Yards" Our hero has a full line-up and he couldn't be happier. (Well, yes, he could, really!) There's an interview with Chuck Joiner of MacNotables and The MUG Center, a Canadian ShoutThing, the first round of 'Truth or Tale,' help from 'The Inside Wire,' Mr. Seller's Op-Ed piece, and two great cuts from the Podsafe Music Network. The episode's a little long, but you had nothing specific to do, anyway.

"Return of the Sith" MUSIC: "Stay With Me"; 77 South INTERVIEW : A cat SHOUTBOX: Rant GAMESHOW: Truth or Tales (HometownTales.com) OP-ED: Dennis Sellers; Commentary on Apple's February 28th event (MacsimumNews.com) MUSIC: Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps

"In the beginning ..." Well, here we go. In the first episode, our hero fleshes out what the show is all about. Plus there's an interview with Dennis Sellers, Chief Macsimizer at Macsimum News.