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5 Great Ways to Download YouTube Videos

Dennis — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:25:49 +0000

Here are five excellent ways to download YouTube videos to your computer. The services work with other streaming video web sites, too, and offer multiple formats to downloadÂ such as FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, MP4, WMV, etc.

Zamzar - free online file conversion. Also provides conversion of images, music, and documents! Offers 3 levels of upgraded service for a fee.
SaveVid – provides daily and all-time top 10 lists.
KeepVid – download streaming videos. Simple and easy web site service. Also offers a bookmarklet.
KickYouTube – Download videos from youtube.
Flash Video Resources Downloader – a great Firefox add-on.

PS: Here’s a video to MP3 (audio only) service: VidToMP3

two lizards (from Zamzar)

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DEVO Rules (with video)

Dennis — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:45:39 +0000

Yes, I’m an ’80s child. And I like a lot of ’80s music. One of the most unique, fun, profound, and geeky bands is, of course, DEVO. Their hit “Whip It” is their most well know song, but they have many others such as “That’s Good” and “Freedom of Choice”. They’re also known for their funny hats. Here’s a rocking YouTube video of DEVO playing “Gates of Steel” live.

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Social Media Idiot (video)

Dennis — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:41:40 +0000

This video about a “social media expert” by zetainteractive on YouTube is pretty funny. I’ve provided a transcription below. The service used to create the video, xtranormal, is even more impressive. It’s a web site that allows the user to create video from text. Very ingenious. I’ve attempted to create a similar video about web accessibility which I’ll post later.

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Transcription

Man1: Acme corporation is finally getting into the social media game.

Man2: Have you thought about how you’re going to engage with individuals and provide value to the community?

Man 1: Hell not. We’re just going to build a bunch of fancy social media web assets and then spend a bunch of money on a big media push. We’re going to be rich.

Man2: What’s social about that?

Man 1: Nothing. But it’s going to look super cool, and we’ll have the mainstream media tell everybody that Acme is now engaged in social media. It’s going to be sweet.

Man2: You’re an idiot. No wonder your Twitter account got suspended.

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When KISS Ruled The World (video)

Dennis — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:19:43 +0000

If you like the rock band KISS, or not, their story is very interesting, and inspiring. And you gotta admit, then put on a concert like no one else!

When I was a kid, we were really into KISS. Funny things I remember are:

Imitating the song “Hotter Than Hell” in my band of 3 9-year-olds (including putting on makeup and lighting fireworks “on stage”).
My mom taking away my KISS albums because she heard us swearing with the song lyrics.
Staring at the crazy album covers and drawing some of them.
Not know what “Love Gun”Â meant.

When KISS Ruled The World Part 1Â of 5

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Here are the rest of the episodes:

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iJustine: I’m Tweetin’ Music Video

Dennis — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:23:37 +0000

iJustine always makes me laugh. Her videos are so witty and goofy, they’re just hilarious. And the production quality is excellent. A pretty impressive computer whiz, entertainer and entrepreneur that Justine Ezarik!

This video below is obviously more fitting to me! (In case you didn’t know, I’m a Twitter user and app developer.) Coincidentally, I met Justine at the 140 Twitter Conference in Mountain View, California, a few months ago. She was on a panel. You can follow iJustine on Twitter at @ijustine.

“The Twitter Song” – Rockin’ Robin Spoof – I’m tweeting

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

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Latest & Greatest Web Dev Resources

Dennis — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:21:27 +0000

Here are some awesome web development resources I’ve come across lately:

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Twouble with Twitter and Whore

Dennis — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:24:25 +0000

Many people have seen Twouble with Twitter, as it was somewhat “viral” for a while. But have you seen “Twitter Whore“? It’s kinda cheesy and silly, but for some reason I find it hilarious. Over the top.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

PS:
Here’s Part 2. Not as good as the first one, though.

Addendum:
You can now purchase a Twitter Whore t-shirt!

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