Another Day 01/16/09

Just some morning thoughts. I hadn't uploaded to Youtube in a while and figured.. what the hell!
Be Well! ~ Zen

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Another day 01/13/07 - how has your viewing changed?

This video is specific to youtube. Yet the questions in it could apply to any online social networking site. How has your Viewing or reading habits changed since you got here. I would really like to know.

Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

I woke Up ( origional song?)

Just a test of youtubes "blog this" feature to test its settings. So.. Enjoy the little ditty and ignore the post! haha! Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

Cha-Cha-Changes ~ 2008

Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday. Mine was great with family stopping by turkey, ham, chicken pot pies & yes...Deviled Eggs ( ya gotta have Deviled Eggs! ). New Years, I spent with Mom and then with many many online friends at Stickam. It was a perfect start to the year.

I don't do the resolution thing as a rule. Instead a do a re-evaluation of my progress toward my goals. That's what I did this new year as well. But honestly, it's feeling like a resolution! haha! You will notice allot of changes for 2008. I have been busy adding domains, blogs, podcasts, radio shows and more.

I have made some changes to the Balancing Act Blog as well. You no longer need to type that long URL "http://abalancingact.blogspot.com". Since this is my hub for all things "Zen", I have now acquired the domain "http://ZenArcher.net". It's easy to type and more importantly easy to remember! One of my favorite changes is the ability to subscribe via e-mail. Now you don't need to run over to check the site only to find there isn't anything new. Now, each time there is a change to the Blog, you can get a E-mail with a brief "snippet" of the changes. I have allot in store for you so be sure to subscribe!

Many have noticed that I am "back at youtube". That isn't really accurate tho. While I may not have been as active, I never really left. I was still watching videos, commenting and rating, etc. But I have started to upload videos again. You guys seem to like my long ones most. Go Figure! Get ready! I will be doing much more of that! The content will not be changing much. But there will be a few small changes. I like the idea that I am a old school Vlogger. I will be attempting to do other "entertaining videos" and plan to start a series on my philosophy "Karma~Zen". Some of my videos will be specific to where I post them. Others will be General in nature. So don't be surprised to see the same video in multiple places. I currently have accounts at Youtube (my home), Revver, & metacafe. There are some other sites I am also looking to get involved in as well.

Yes you will see alot of small changes. As always, I value your feedback. So Please feel free to tell me what your opinion is of any changes. That doesn't mean I will immediately change it. But, it's helpful in me deciding what "I" want to keep and change. So Off we go on this path for 2008! Walk with me.. Let's Talk.. and Learn.

Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

Viral Video Gatherings

Hi Everyone!

It has been a very trying and very rewarding month for me. I had a wonderful time at the recent "South Tube Gathering" in Atlanta Georgia on the 22nd to 24th of Aug. Then came back and Hosted the "North Coast Vloggers Gathering" in Sandusky Ohio. I have to say that both were very rewarding emotionally and socially for me. AND.. Both were learning experiences. I may speak about that on the "A Zen Life" Podcast later.

Hmarty, TubeGranny, Lemonette, and many others worked very hard on SouthTube and it showed. I am telling ya.. these things need to be about a week long so you have the time to meet and greet all the wonderful vloggers there! The Marietta Convention Center was a perfect venue. There were very nice rooms, a Bar, Restaurant, Gift Shop, and party rooms to go with a very scenic view of the Golf Course. I don't think any of it went to waste with Vloggers around every corner. The Only real problems I had was with transportation and that was my own fault for not planning better. It was a GREAT Time!

Then.. The following weekend the Zen Live Radio Show Hosted a more intimate gathering in Sandusky Ohio. The North Coast Vloggers Gathering. These two events were as different as night and day. We CAMPED in Amish Built Cabins. Had planned both a Skating Party & an Evening at Cedar Point. The Turn out for North Coast was very small, but that was my fault for not giving enough lead time for people to plan. Still, We had a Great time, meeting and hanging out together. So much fun in fact that we have already set next years date for this Annual event. We will be holding the North Coast (Vloggers) Gathering on August 22nd Thru the 24th 2008. MARK IT DOWN NOW and START PLANNING.. You won't want to miss it!

See you at the Zen Live Show Sunday.. Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

North Coast Maps to the Gathering

Okee Folks! Here we go!

North Coast Gathering is in SANDUSKY OHIO tomarrow SEPT 29th & 30th, 2007.

Attached are Maps from the West ( Toledo Ohio ) to the Campgroup and, From the East ( Cleveland Ohio ) to the Camp.

Also Includes Maps from the CampGround to Cedar Point & Ghostly Manor Skateland

All Maps and Directions were gotten from Google. If Looking yourself select your Home Location as Start and 3518 Tiffin Ave. Sanddusky Ohio 44870 and you detination.

SEE YOU THERE!

Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

NorthCoastMaps.rtf - Real Text Format
http://karmazen.org/NorthCoastMaps.rtf

NorthCoastMaps.Doc - Word 6.0 Doc File
http://karmazen.org/NorthCoastMaps.doc

If Maps Do not Download - E-Mail MrZenArcher@Gmail.com and I will E-mail them to you.

NCG Update - Flier downloads

Hi Everyone!

I was notified last night that the Flier for The North Coast Gathering ( in Sandusky Ohio ) wasn't working. My apology for this.. I have moved the Document to the KaramaZen Site and am adding links below for those who would like to download it.

Real text Format: http://karmazen.org/NorthCoastFlyer.rtf
Word 6 format: http://karmazen.org/NorthCoastFlyer.doc

I hope that helps. Please, if you have any problems at all, feel free to e-mail me at MrZenArcher@Gmail.com

North Coast Gathering Updated Info

Hi Everyone...

We have been feverishly working to bring you the most affordable and most fun event we can.. I am happy to say I think we did a hell of a job. Below are two links to the North Coast Vloggers Gathering Flyer. One in is in Microsoft Word 6.0 format, the other is in Rich Text Format. So you should be able to read at least once of them.

As always, any questions, just contact me at: MrZenArcher@Gmail.com .. Don't forget to RSVP to that address if you are planning to attend. I need to send you discount coupons and admission information.

NCVG Flyer - MS Word 6.0
http://download.xdrive.com/s/7075104159HuPG2ZrczcD6owBRiB&partner=plus

NCVG Flyer - RTF format
http://download.xdrive.com/s/7075104159HuPG2ZrczcD6owBRiB&partner=plus

As always... Be Well!~ ZenArcher

Help Us Get the Word Out about NCVG!!!

We ( Zen Live Radio ) are doing this all on our own. Want to help get the word out? Add this Youtube Video to your Profile!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdvt6oiLNbI

Also Add this Info Link For NCVG!

http://abalancingact.blogspot.com

Even if you are not able to attend, you can help this be a success!

Thanks and Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

North Coast Vloggers Gathering -Camp Info

ALL North Coast Vlogger Gathering Participants MUST R.S.V.P to MrZenArcher@Gmail.com to Participate in NCVG Activities ( Those reserving cabins together may rsvp with One E-mail noting number in party & names of party members )

For those asking for info to reserve your Cabins / Tent Sites.. Here is the Info You need.

North Coast Vlogger Gathering Dates are Sept 29th & 30th 2007
SAY "North Coast Gathering" for Event Rates

CAMP SANDUSKY
3518 Tiffin Ave.
Sandusky Ohio 44870
1-800-431-7448
Camp Sandusky Web Site - http://www.campsandusky.com/
Cabin Info - http://www.campsandusky.com//Cabins/default2.htm
Camp Site Info - http://www.campsandusky.com//Tent/default.htm
Camp Amenities - http://www.campsandusky.com//Amenities/default.htm

note: "Individuals" will pay $12.50 per night and be placed in a cabin with others of the same sex.

Groups should reserve their cabins "together" at the same time. The $12.50 Price is based on 4 people per cabin.
Special pricing has been made for those who would like to share a cabin but have less than 4 in their party. ( see Pricing Schedule below )
All Cabins / Tent Sites include 3 Meals with Beverages.

Cabins have 1-double bed & 2 Bunk Beds - Electric - Charcoal Grill - Picnic Table - Fire Ring

Price per person based on # of occupants are:
4 persons in cabin - $12.50 per person / night ( $25 wk end )
3 persons in cabin - $15.50 per person / night ( $31 wk end )
2 persons in cabin - $22.00 per person / night ( $44 wk end )
1 persons in cabin - $41.00 per person / night ( $82 wk end )

Camp Site ( tent )
$20 per person / per night ($40 wk end )
(Max savings when 1 or 2 people who don't want to SHARE a cabin with others nor pay the higher rate for double or single occupancy, can still tent camp for $20 per night each)

Prices includes:
Amish Cabin/Camp site for Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th,
2 Breakfasts ( All you can eat Pancakes & 1 Sausage Patty with Beverages )
1 Saturday night Pasta Dinner
( All you can eat Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, 1 Bread Stick, with Beverage )

Reserve your Cabin Early!
Call 1-800-431-4778 to Reserve
Say "North Coast Gathering" for Event Rates

Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. Check-in begins at 2:00 and lasts until the office closes at 10:00 p.m. Welcome packets will be available for people arriving after the office closes.

If you need any other info feel free to contact me AFTER checking the Balancing Act Blog
at http://abalancingact.blogspot.com

As Always - Welcome and Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

Donation Buttons Fixed

As some of you are aware, there has been a problem with the donation button in which people were being charged "shipping" on donations. After a number of phone calls to paypal and some editing this problem is Now SOLVED.

The Donation Button will no longer change shipping. My Sincere apologies for inconvenience.

Thanks for your patience & Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

What's It All Mean?

What does it all mean is a question I am asking myself today. The Question isn't about the Virginia Tech Killer or the Students who were his victims. No, It's about the growing role of internet on demand media.

With this Story we saw fast on the spot reporting of the events as they unfolded. Not just by traditional press like CNN, MSNBC, and Local News Broadcasts, but also by Bloggers and podcasters literally around the world. What we didn't see, interestingly enough was reports from the Students who were there at the "event". Yes, there was one student who pulled out his cell phone and took a few seconds of video. We saw THAT on national television.

But where was the Schools News Crew? Why is it we didn't see up to date YouTube Videos? Why wasn't a Stickam or Ustream member live and giving updates? Do you know why? Here's what I THINK..

THEY DIDN'T KNOW! Students were sent E-mails. This is true. But with technology what it is today, why in the world didn't the entire campus erupt in cell phone ring tones? Where were the INSTANT MESSAGES? Why weren't the Speakers across the campus sounding like the M*A*S*H PA Horns? " WARNING WOUNDED ARRIVING "

Could it possibly be in this world of Instant messages and Global communication, we don't think what happens in our "little part of the world" is important enough to share? Are we taking the power we have sitting on our desks, in our laps, in our pockets, and at our very fingertips for grated? Is it possible that We just don't understand the power of the tools we have and what it can mean to the world?

Certainly, the traditional media do. They can't wait to get online to embrace this new media for advertising. Web pages are so full of ads that they look like a New York Subway wall. Every radio station, television station, and Newspaper have a Dot Com today.

My Question isn't what can We do to change this... no.. My question is....

What Will YOU do? My Challenge to you is to get involved in reporting and sharing what happens in Your community however Big or Small and make a difference. The Only True Democracy is an Informed Democracy and You can make that a reality rather than a dream. Vlog, Blog, Podcast, ShoutCast and Contribute. What you have to say from Fact to Opinion is IMPORTANT & Needed.

Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

A few changes are in the works...

I have taken a look at the show, the Blog, and Our Archives and noticed a few changes that I feel need to be made. I have noticed, for instace, that the Blog has become for all means and purposes a postmortem of the Radio Show for the most part and has taken a different direction that I had origionaly intended. We have an Archive Podcast that pretty much serves that purpose. So, to do it on the Blog is redundant. In the future, information about the show, links to websites talked about etc will be found on the "Zen Live Radio Review" Site. ( http://zenlive.podbean.com) Archives will still be available to listen too on a player at the Blog. You will also notice a player for the other podcasts I do under "The Balancing Act" heading... "BalancingAct Podcast" and "A Zen Life" Podcast.

Early on when I started the Zen Live Radio show, I thought it would be a GREAT Idea to do the show from my Personal Stickam Site. My friends would be find it easily and those on my list would know when the show was live. At that time.. it was a great idea. But things have changed. The line between ZenArcher, the person, and the Zen Live Radio show has become blurred. So.. We have created a Stickam profile specificly for the Zen Live Radio show "Zen_Live". I hope those interested in the show and keeping up on what we are doing with it will ADD Zen_Live to there friends list. The Zen Live Radio show also now has its own E-mail address ZenLiveRadio@gmail.com


Hopefully, the changes I am making will make things a little more organized and less redundant. The Blog will gradually get back to its original intended purpose. To muse over living life less stressed and happier.

Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

Zen Live Radio - April 1st

The scheduled show was to be on "the changing face of media" but due to issues with my ISP and Skype we decided to reschedule and close early. In addition, there were connectivity problems with Tara916, who is currently in West Palm Beach Florida.

We did welcome our newest addition to the show "Lindsay". Play a Review by Tara916 of the movie " A Peaceful Warrior" that opened the weekend of Feb 30th-April 1st. (Note: We posted a link to get Free Tickets to the Opening Screening on the Profile).

Also of note was the Announcement of Google's new FREE Offer of Broadband Service that connected through your commode (toilet) which was of coarse an April fools joke. In addition, I announced that we would soon be on Sirius Radio channel 114 thanks to a new affiliate approval by Limetv.com. This was also our lil April Fools joke and was exposed as such in the last moments of the show.

All in all we had fun despite the problems, but did decide the best thing to do was reschedule the show for Sunday April 15th. We look forward to seeing you then!

Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

Zen Live on The Secret Dvd & The Law of Attraction

Zen Live On The Hit DVD " The Secret" & The Law of Attraction.
Aired ~ March 25th 2007

The Secret was reviewed by Tara918, Euchre and, Myself (Zen Archer). Tara and I had both watched the DVD a number of times while Euchre gleaned what he could from the multitude of online videos about the DVD posted by the Producers of the DVD.

We all found the DVD interesting but were disappointed with the aggressive marketing campaign by the producers and TEACHERS of the "law of attraction". This "Secret" isn't a Secret at all. It's taught by many many a self help author and guidance consolers around the world. The first mention of the Law of Attraction originated in early 4000 BC by Hindu practitioners.

Still Tara and I both have had some personal experience with the law. The Second segment of the show was spent mostly on the law, what it is, and isn't. How it works, and why. We hope you enjoy this Pod of the show.

For More information on The Secret DVD & The Law of Attraction see:
Wikipedia entry...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_%282006_film%29#Synopsis

The Secret Dvd Official Website
http://www.thesecret.tv/

Also At Wikipedia but not related to the DVD "The Secret"
The Law of Attraction..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Attraction_%28New_Age%29

Other unrelated Info on The Law of Attraction See:
Dr Wayne Dyer Website
http://www.drwaynedyer.com/
Book "The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way"

Zen Live On Faith Healing - Mar 18th 2007

Zen Live Radio discusses Faith Healing...

Zen, Tara, Euchre and Our live audience on stickam.com had a great discussion of Faith Healing and Faith Healers. Included were discussions of Self healing and religious healing practices. Below are links to some of the things we spoke of in the show.

James Randi ( The Amazing Randi ) Video Clips..

James Randi debunks Popoff
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1882562115589761236&q=faith+healing&hl=en

James Randi - end of clip "psychic surgery"
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3396869920557391806&hl=en

Funny commentary on Faith Healers
On Youtube - posted by blastzilla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QxioB4D8U0

** Books Suggested by Tara916

The Healing Secrets of the Ages by Catherine Ponder

Heal Your Body and You can Heal your life by Louise L. Hay

We Hope you enjoy this Podcast of the show.

Sunday March 11th show - No Live Audience - Podcast

Hi Everyone,

We are extremely sorry that you missed the Zen Live Radio show yesterday. There were some stickam technical issues and the stickam room couldn't be opened. We have contacted Stickam reguarding this problem. Some of you remembered that we Shoutcast to WimAmp, Media Player and iTunes and did listen in. Thanks for that guys. As YOU know, we still had a great show.

There were a few people who had some problems with the Wimamp & media player links. We don't want you to have any problems in the future. So I will be adding a NEW button to the profile. You can always tune into the Live Shoutcast show when we are On Air. Just add this to your favorites and Tune in Sundays at 8:30pm Est. http://zenlive.listen2myradio.com

Now for those of you who missed the show... Don't be too upset. We did shoutcast and yes... We archived the show. It has to go through the normal editing process to remove long lags, normalizing the sound levels, etc. However We will be posting the entire show up on our Podcast Archives at Podbean... ( http://zenlive.podbean.com) So, while you couldn't hear it live.. you can Still hear it.

We look forward to seeing you all in stickam chat and of corse on our show next week.


until then.. as always.. Be Well! ~ Zen Archer

Zen Live - Apollo 11 & Science Fiction becoming Science Fact

While there were some technical difficulties due to some stickam problems, the show went as planned. Yet started about 10 minutes late. Tara916 and Euchre were both present in Audio since they couldn’t get into the room until the last few minutes of the show. There was also a much smaller LIVE Audience do to these Stickam problems.

As for the show itself, we started with a slide show that pointed to some of the reasons some believe that the Apollo 11 moon walk didn’t happen. Tara and Euchre did their homework and certainly brought up some valid points, as you will hear in this podcast.

The Intermission music was provided by “Anafree” & “JimWayne” of YouTube/LiveVideo. We encourage you to check out their profile pages there.

AnaFree ~
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=anafree
http://LiveVideo.com/anafree

Jim Wayne ~
http://LiveVideo.com/jimwayne

You can find other artists who are willing to share their music in the “media exchange” forum, on my own LiveVideo profile.
http://LiveVideo.com/zenarcher

Videos shown was provided by westbrom06 at Youtube
“Apollo 11 Real or Hoax?”

Talked about on the show - “Apollo 11 the Untold Story”