Talking Toilet #1Jacky had basic idea. I executed idea. This was the result… A toilet that got his wish to talk and tells breif and crappy story (poopy story) of how and what he's seen.

Pumpin in Love

Pumpkin in Love" singing about losing his heart as they cut it out with a knife (which smarts of course) and then they set him out in the night with seeds spread out like weeds. A pumpkin that is no longer whole as it's cut full of holes and lost a toll as a pumpkin without hearts. The lyrics…

I'm a pumpkin in Love.
Don't take away my hearts. Don't you know that it smarts.
Cut it out with a knife. And set me out in the night

Hollow'd out without seeds. You spread them out like weeds.
You stripped me of my hearts., Hall'd away in those carts.
You nasty smelly fart

Now I'm no longer whole. You cut me full of holes
And it took its toll. It took its toll…
A pumpkin without heart

IMAPumpkin Pumpkin sings I am a pumpkin…

 

One Minute Morning with Judy

September 20, 2011

A Morning Minute with Judy I spent a morning with Judy Hackett at the Garden Terrace Bistro in Waunakee Wisconsin Arboretum Business Park today. She cooked, I observed, we ate. Yumm. Video is about the resturant.

Watch the full morning (4 hours in 4 minutes) by clicking here. Judy goes through her morning of cooking Biscotti, Chili, Struesel Coffe Cake, and French Toast.

How to fix Toro LawnmowerMy guaranteed to start mower starts, but it won’t mow.

This is a makeshift repair, a temporary fix, or an out of warranty quick fix for a Toro SR4 lawnmower that runs poorly (spitting an sputtering) and has throttle or speed limiter problem. This is a jury rig type fix that I was forced into when the mechanic, at the place I bought the mower from, treated me like crap, wouldn’t listen to me, criticized me, and almost claimed the problem was me. His solutions were wrong and I pretty much knew it, but what do you say to an arrogant mechanic. For me it was “Bye” not buy.

 
The fix is very simple by adding a short piece of wire to replace the spring. It keeps the throttle in one position where the motor runs best. You can find the proper setting by adjusting the throttle till the engine runs smoothly – which is demonstrated in the video. I don’t recommend this fix, especially if the mower is still under warranty, but it works.

Last week a journey began. These are the results after 8 days. See full details on FAADAYS Page.

The Merchants Pumpkin

September 2, 2011

youtube-play-merchant-pumpkinAn animated pumpkin, after a magical moment, rises from his patch to make a statement. There are elements of Shakespeare, politics (Patrick Henry) and satire as the pumpkin takes it's journey across country to express its feelings.

I made this video back in 2006 and uploaded other versions of it since then. This is the original.

Other animations of interest: Video's play in popup.  (Self Aware), (Fare, Fair, Phare) – (The Raven – an interpretation), (Losing My Head).

MaxCI Ben
Can an on-line assessment tool help Not-for-Profits find funding? Benedict Di Salvo explains in this video how his on-line program MaxCI can help. He provides insights on how and why he developed it plus how his Ipsative score levels the playing field for all applicants.

MaxCI© is an assessment tool for assisting grant seekers in obtaining grants and for grant makers to effectively manage resources.

Video was filmed and edited by Roger Bindl HEM Productions with script by Matt Schultz.

Other short videos produced for MaxCI include brief descriptions on:

Trip David

September 1, 2011

road-trip-david-thumbRocket balloons packed, road trip planned, and we're off to witness the annual event of time. It was suppose to be a birthday video but sort of turned into an "off to see the David" road trip video.

Click here or on image to play video.

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youtube-play-this-aint-beansBill was a bit off base as he bought beans. He was suppose to buy peas.

Music video to song by Bill Fielding and sister Jeanie: "This Ain't Beans" written about 1985. Talent: Richard Johnson and Jacalyn Schultz. Produce by: Roger Bindl HEM Productions www.hem.com. Original production early 2005, updated to widescreen late 2011.

I updated the video and added this post so Bill could share with friends and family. The process reminded me of a good friend, and the filming buddy I lost back on May 13, 2006 – We miss you Rich.

Companies that focus on and support local, are rural (or small), use alternative energy, are Internet enabled, and of course brew some really great beer. Four video interviews from Great Taste of the Midwest by Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild.

youtube-play-central-watersBrewing with the Sun, Barrel Aging, and Broadband Marketing in Rural Wisconsin

Central Waters is radiating the way as they generate heat for brewing and comfort using solar panels. They use solar panels for heat and support renewable energy at the MREA Energy Fair by contributing 3% of gross sales of Shine On Beer during the fair. A lot has changed over 13 years as they're doing more business and rely on keeping in touch over the Internet. So there's no excuse to miss my seasonal favorite.. the Bourbon Barrel Stout. – Interview with Paul Graham, Central Waters Brewing Company, Amherst (population 1,000), Wisconsin.

youtube-play-tyranenaCommunity Brew, Charity Bike, and Tweeting a Bit from Lake Mills, Wisconsin

This Bitter Woman brewery believes in paying more to support local and contributes about $40K per year to local charities. They get the word out their website, newsletter, and using Facebook and twitter while the Bitter Woman IPA and Rocky's Revenge prove to be local and regional favorites. – Interview with Conrad Tufte, Tyranena Brewing Company, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

youtube-play-brew-farmBrewing on the Farm with Wind and Wireless

Rural as you can get Dave's Brewing is literally on the farm yet he's able to market effectively using Website, Blogging, and Facebook over his wireless Internet. Dave's Brew Farm is powered by wind and word of mouth. – Interview with David Anderson, Dave's Brew Farm, Wilson, Wisconsin.

youtube-play-barley-joesBlack Night Versus Wild Brunette

Having a taste of Black Night and Wild Brunette with Barley John's at the Great Taste of the Midwest – Madison 2011 Produced by HEM Production www.hem.com in conjunction with ViodiTV www.viodi.tv.