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Amazon Kindle 2 Review

The Kindle 2 is my first commitment to electronic books and e-ink screen. I silently waited until several generations of eBook readers were on the market–including the Barnes & Noble Nook–before making the decision to commit to Amazon’s Kindle 2.
Physical Interface
The 6″ e-ink display that looks just like the paper of a novel you’d buy [...]

Why Amateur Musicians Use Macs

While discussing tonights U2 concert in Phoenix, I got into a HUGE argument with a Linux user over why amateur musician/producers would have to be mentally challenged for *not* making a Mac their first investment over Linux and Windows. Since the proof is in the ear pudding, I wrote, recorded and mixed this U2-inspired acoustic/vocal [...]

Drawing Basics – Week 2

I recently started a novice-level drawing class with the goal of sucking less. Note the subtle distinction here; I’m not trying to get good at drawing, just less horrible. This allows me to preserve my self-esteem despite everything looking like the Fail Whale… that ironically I can’t draw, either.
I’m taking this class with Erica, who decided to cheat [...]

Top 3 Things That Tastes Good Cold The Next Morning

Pizza.
Pancakes.
Lo mein.

Will You Be My BFF?

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Twitter http://twitter.com/prestonism
Blog http://prestonlee.com
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonvictorlee
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OpenRain Twitter http://twitter.com/openrain
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Whiskey Three – Deconstructing Fate Preview

My alt. rock band–currently going by Vic Lee And The Whiskey Three–is rehearsing to put together an EP-length studio demo. We practiced in my living room today and decided to let GarageBand run during a few song run-throughs. This is a raw-off-the-fretboard, completely unedited practice take of one of them… hope you enjoy the sneak [...]

Radio Spot: Are you Social? The Social Media/Job Search Connection

This morning I had the pleasure of doing a guest spot on Career Launch with Jane & Al: a VoiceAmerica Variety show airing live every Monday from 8-9am. Today’s discussion was on the role of social networking tools in the employment process.
Lots of capable people are finding themselves particularly hard pressed to find jobs right [...]

Guest Spot On "Career Launch"

On Monday, July 13th at 8am I’ll be doing a guest spot on the “Career Launch with Jane and Al” internet radio show. I’ll be present to discuss the role of social networking and social media tools in the career advancement process: specifically LinkedIn and Twitter. Compass Consulting Team (run by Jane and Al) is [...]

How To Prepare For Ignite

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at Ignite Phoenix 4, and thought I’d share my perspective to those presenting in the future.
See, all my life I’ve been in performing musical groups–rock bands, solos with larger concert bands, marching bands etc.–so despite being introverted to a fault, I’m not easily intimidated by anything in the [...]

Three Beers, Three Originals Live Originals

Here’s three original songs from a small set I played a few weeks ago with some friends. If you’ve ever wondered if there is a connection between alcohol consumption and complete loss of control over your vocal chords, behold: undeniable scientific proof. Soooooo, let’s just ignore the crappy parts, mmkay?
Lies (Preston Lee, 2009)

In [...]