Start A Career In AV Integration

In May 2013 I received a YouTube message from someone named Chris in regard to a video I had published titled The AV Integration Industry.  Chris explained that he was able to line up a job interview at an AV company, however he didn't actually have any experience as an AV Installer.  Uh Oh!  I'm not sure if this video response will reach Chris in time, or if the information will have enough time to sink in.  If you're new to AV Integration or you are thinking about starting a career in a growing industry, I have put together a few links to get you headed in the right direction.

My goal is to help people.  That is my purpose for creating YouTube videos and blogging.  So if you have any question, that's what I'm here for.  I have been in the AV Integration industry since 2007.  I have worked as an Installation Tech, Drafting Tech, CAD Engineer and AV Designer.  I'm happy to share what I have learned along the way with anyone who would like to know more.  Hope you find this information useful.

AV Integration Links:

• InfoComm
• AV Certifications
• Online Classes
• #AVtweeps
• @Chris_Neto
• AV Shout Training Resources
• @AVProfessional
• AV Nation
• SCN Top 50 Integrators
• Live Sound 101

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Let Me Google That For You

I saw the LMGTFY website earlier this year for the first time and thought it was a pretty hilarious idea.  This video is just for fun and explains how the Let Me Google That For You website can be used to have some fun with your friends.  Let me know what you think, enjoy.

Will RSS Feeds Become Extinct?

Google Reader is going away.  I'm not sure what to make of it because I think the old RSS is a pretty useful bit of technology.  But if Google is throwing in the towel they either don't have faith in the technology or something else is up.  RSS can't go extinct, right?  To be honest I hadn't checked my Google Reader account in a while and I actually heard the news while watching the PCM Tech Help Show with Craig Chamberlin.

See that logo on the left?  I'm sure you've seen it around.  That is symbol for RSS.  For anyone who doesn't know an RSS feed is a "Really Simple Syndication" of a web site or "Rich Site Summery".  I have seen both definitions used.  Even the BigNate84 blog has an RSS feed.  RSS feeds are used so that people can subscribe to blogs or websites that create new content on a regular basis.  Instead of actually visiting this website everyday you can subscribe to the RSS feed through an RSS reader.  Then all you have to do is visit your RSS reader to view all your favorite content in one place.  Think of RSS as a tool that allows you to aggregate your favorite content.

This is kind of a bummer for me since I happen to use Google Reader to organize some of the blogs and YouTube channels that I follow.  I suspect three things could be happening here.  1) Other social media platforms are muscling RSS out of the picture.  2) The RSS format was too clunky for the majority of consumers to really understand and make use of.  3) RSS just wasn't profitable for Google and they are dedicating resources elsewhere.  Now I am in the market for a new RSS Reader, any suggestions?

Google Reader will not be available after July 1, 2013