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The Macintosh represents more than a computing platform among the tech-savvy, for many it's a way of life. Inside Mac brings the voice of experience to the people who live the Macintosh digital lifestyle. The show is currently syndicated every week across the country and around the world on terrestrial broadcast radio stations, Podcast, Audible, Macworld Magazine CD and streaming live on broadband web radio. Anchor Scott Sheppard and correspondents Desmond Crisis and Laura Burstein cover the latest tech stories with the Mac user in mind. Senior Mac Technologist Sam Levin keeps listeners updated on the latest products, and news correspondent Ken Ray brings it all into perspective with a regular roundup of the week's news headlines. Inside Mac is one of the most unique tech shows on broadcast radio today.

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The Inside Mac Show - March 12th, 2005

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Lynda Weinman - Flash Forward Conference & Expo

Lynda Weinman is the best-known and respected teacher of web design in the world. She wrote the first book on the subject, designing web graphics, published by New Riders in 1995, defining the subject area. Prior to the days of the web, Lynda worked as a designer and effects specialist in the film industry. She has written or co-authored several other well-known titles such as Deconstructing Web Graphics, Coloring Web Graphics, Click Here, and Creative HTML Design. She has formed her own highly successful company, Lynda.com, focussing on training seminars, design-related trade shows, and multimedia publishing.

Flashforward2005

Flashforward2005 is the world's premier event showcasing Macromedia¨ Flash¨ MX the powerful tool for developing content and applications that provide rich, interactive experiences consistently and reliably deployed across multiple platforms, devices and bandwidth connections. The Flashforward conference is one day of four in-depth, instructional Flash MX workshops and two days of technical and inspirational seminars. Geared toward intermediate to advanced Flash users, Flashforward focuses exclusively on the latest and most dynamic features and capabilities of Flash MX as well as highlighting the technologies that are compatible with Flash MX, including the Flash Communication Server, Remoting, Database Integration, ColdFusion MX and more.

Each of the 22 seminars is followed by a one hour "Meet the Speakers" Question & Answer session, offering a rare opportunity for attendees to interact directly with Flashforward's all-star cast of presenters.

Flashforward will also offer the "Ask the Experts" sessions. These 17 sessions give attendees a chance to bring specific questions to Flashforward and have them answered by industry experts. These sessions are delivered by specialists and focus on a variety of topics, including 3D, Technology Integration, The Flash Communication Server, Application Development, Design, Accessibility, Usability, Workflow, Education, and much more.

Flashforward will feature the Technology Showcase track which provides attendees a chance to attend an in-depth seminar related to our sponsor's and other company's newest tools and products. Vendors present these sessions and share extra tips, techniques, and advice.

In addition, Flashforward features the celebrated Flash¨ Film Festival on the evening of April 7th, and the popular Flash authors book signing and networking reception on the evening of April 6th. These two special events are available exclusively to Flashforward attendees.

Flashforward offers attendees a rare opportunity to learn the intricate ins and outs of the program and discover where technology and development are headed in the near future. As well, Flashforward provides a platform for attendees to interact with one another and strengthen this vital community.

Richard Harrington - NAB Post|Production World Conference

Richard Harrington is a certified Project Management Professional, Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and After Effects, and Apple-certified trainer in Final Cut Pro. Additionally, he has completed AvidÕs Master Editor Workshop and the Avid Certified Instructor Program. He is also a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Dream Team.

His visual communications consultancy, RHED Pixel, creates motion graphics and produces video and multimedia projects. He is a faculty member at The Art Institute of Washington, a popular speaker at conferences, and an instructor for Future Media Concepts.

Richard Harrington is the author of the best-selling book, Photoshop for Nonlinear Editors. He is also the co-author of Final Cut Pro 4 On the Spot and After Effects 6 On the Spot. He can also be found as a moderator Creative CowÕs Photoshop Forum.

He also shares his expertise as a guest speaker at industry conferences such as DV Expo, Photoshop World, the New York and LA DV Shows and Digital Media DC.

The NAB Post|Production World Conference

The NAB Post|Production World Conference, co-produced with digital media educator Future Media Concepts, will feature over 160 sessions on a large variety of topics including digital video and film editing, news editing, compositing, special effects, web design, DVD authoring, video encoding for DVD and streaming, sound design, digital imaging, tech support for digital facilities, and much more. All attendees will also receive an Official NAB Post|Production World CD-ROM packed with session presentation notes and more.

Scott Sheppard - Executive Producer / Anchor

Scott Sheppard is the founder and editor of the VERY popular Macintosh Web Site, http://www.OSXFAQ.com/. He is the Executive Producer/Anchor of the nationally syndicated broadcast radio show "Inside Mac" and a Contributing Editor for Macworld UK. Scott has been using Apple computers for more than 25 years, as well as spending many years as a Wintel user, giving him the unique perspective of having spent a lot of time on both sides of the computer fence.

Scott Sheppard previously hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET radio.

Desmond Crisis - Correspondent

If you look in the Cyberpunk Handbook, you'll find Desmond Crisis.

Having founded the Otaku Patrol Group in 1993 he quickly found his way to the front lines of emerging technologies. One of the pioneers of technology television, Desmond was the anchor of CNET Television's "Cool Tech" and correspondent to "CNET Central", "The New Edge", and "The Web" seen on USA Network, Sci-Fi Channel and international stations. He has also hosted the "The Desmond Crisis Program" a daily call-in talk show on the CNET Radio Network, including terrestrial AM stations coast-to-coast and one of XM Satellite Radio's launch channels.

Before he got his press badge, Desmond was a game developer and part of the team that produced several titles including "Zero Tolerance", the first 3D behind-the-gun shooter which was also the first multi-console networked game for the Sega Genesis. When not broadcasting, Desmond volunteers his time and skills to various homeland security agencies. He is an avid communications enthusiast holding both a General Mobile Radio Service license as well as the amateur radio callsign KC6VHG

Desmond Crisis has been called "the cult leader of the cyberpunks"

Laura Burstein - Correspondent

Laura Burstein is a Silicon Valley native with more than a decade of combined experience in broadcasting, writing, and new media.

Laura graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State University. Before and during college, Laura worked at local radio and television stations around the Bay Area.

Laura was a Web Producer at ZDTV (later TechTV) in early 2000. Eventually, Laura appeared on-air as an Interact Host on the network's daily news show, Tech Live and occasionally filled in as co-host of Call for Help.

Laura also co-wrote Leo Laporte,s 2003 Technology Almanac, which sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide.

Today, Laura,s love of tech can only be rivaled by her love of food.

Ken Ray - Correspondent

Ken Ray has worked both sides of the radio mic for over ten years. He has written and produced comedy bits for an alternative station in Boston, anchored two and half hours of news daily on TechTV Radio, was morning drive personality on an FM country station in the middle of nowhere, was operations director for an AM in Boston, was operations director for an AM in San Francisco, and has logged countless hours in production studios, tearing out everything from down and dirty :30 spots that need to hit the air yesterday to agency spots to long-form infomercials and even longer-form CD projects. Writing news, spots, promos and interstitials also fits somewhere in his repertoire. And he runs a mean radio board for in studio as well as remote broadcasts.

Outside of radio, Ken wrote for the magazine Global Technology Business.

He also makes a darn good bread pudding.

Sam Levin - Senior Mac Technologist

Sam Levin Co-Founded the Stanford Mac Users' Group in 1985, and has worked with leading Macintosh developers on business development, licensing, and strategic market development. Sam Directed licensing and business development initiatives for leading companies such as Axio, Virgin Interactive, Broderbund, Chronos, Mattel, Connectix, IBM Multimedia, IXLA, iSkin, Jiiva, Keyspan, Microsoft, MYOB, MacMice, Fathom Pictures, LandWare, Nova Development, Totally Hip Software, Y-E Data and more.

Sam has been using Macs for 20 years, as well as tied into the world of handheld and digital imaging, providing him a special angle on personal computing and consumer electronics.

Greg Douglas - Director of Network Operations

Gregory Douglas has fifteen years of experience in the radio, television and computer- related areas. He was the Director of Network Operations for Personal Achievement Radio, which included responsibilities for the production, operation and distribution of the "PAR" format. As the primary individual in charge of the on-air sound for "PAR", Mr. Douglas interacted with the motivational authors, Nightingale-Conant, ABC Radio Networks, PAR O & O's and affiliates and the broadcast talent. He pioneered the transition to digital for the flagship PAR studios. In addition, Mr. Douglas was M.I.S. Manager for Douglas Broadcasting Inc. where he was responsible for the traffic and business computer functions as well as the computer networking of DBI/PAR radio outlets.

Previously, he was the General Manager of DBI's Seattle operation and Station Manager at WBPS-AM in Boston. Also, Mr. Douglas has been involved in almost all areas of broadcasting, including traffic, business, engineering, production and sales.

For more information contact:

Scott Sheppard
Executive Producer / Anchor
info@insidemacradio.com