http://dadrevisited.com No real focus, but then again, who\'s blog HAS focus? Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:44:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © 2012 Dad Revisited vinnygreen@gmail.com (Vinny Green) vinnygreen@gmail.com (Vinny Green) podcast 1440 http://main.vincentgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/dralbumart.jpg http://main.vincentgreen.com 144 144 If at first you do not succeed, dig in and try harder! If at first you do not succeed... dig in and start making an effort! parenting, religion, family, marriage, technology, kids, children, mens issues Vinny Green Vinny Green vinnygreen@gmail.com no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-020-trek-geek-gab/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-020-trek-geek-gab/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:17:52 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/?p=366 http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-020-trek-geek-gab/feed/ 0 00:01:01 We talk about selling off and finding a new home for old “collectibles.” Tax return preparation tips. Ways our kids want to waste spend our hard ... We talk about selling off and finding a new home for old “collectibles.” Tax return preparation tips. Ways our kids want to waste spend our hard earned money. What’s in your iPod? Networking tips. [01:00] Time to sell off and find a new home for all those ridiculous old Star Trek toys. [13:15] Tax return preparation tips: Use a professional to reduce risk of mistakes and to represent you if something goes wrong. Organize receipts by month in an accordion binder. Services like Shoeboxed.com digitize receipts for you to store online. Can also take photos with your iPhone and email to your Evernote.com account. Another option is PaperPort. Don’t forget to track your mileage for business or job hunting. Keeping organized throughout the year with software like Quicken or Quickbooks will help you to easily run reports for tax preparation. Lost a receipt from a major retailer like Home Depot or Target. Ask them to pull up your past purchases associated with your credit card. File early especially if you’re entitled to a return. [25:30] Kids just want to spend, spend, spend. Which is a bigger waste of your hard earned money? Best quote: “Who the hell do you hate enough to give a Chipmunks CD to?” [35:30] What’s in your iPod? Links mentioned: The Mac Observer's Mac Geek Gab MacCast Help I Got a Mac The Typical Mac User Building a Better Dave [41:40] Networking tips for business and social connections. Links mentioned: Meetup.com Upcoming.org Eventful.com Thanks for listening! Join our conversation… We’d like to know what you think about the topics we discussed. Send us feedback and we’ll include it in an upcoming episode of The Daddy Dialogues. It’s easy: You can leave a comment on the blog. You can also record your own message and upload an audio file at our official website: http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact This show is brought to you by… Vincent Green is a veteran Podcaster and provides professional podcast consulting services. You can also enjoy more of his opinions on family, marriage, technology and faith. Roland Reinhart is a veteran marketing and advertising professional. Learn about his interactive marketing services or enjoy more of his parenting advice and inspiration. Thanks to… The Daddy Dialogues theme music by Pl@stic Soul and courtesy of the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Blubrry Network Podcast, The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-019/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-019/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:13:57 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-019-more-money-saving-tips/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-019/feed/ 0 00:01:01   In episode 16, Vinny and Roland shared a number of money saving tips. In the latest episode, we share even more tips to cut costs and ...   In episode 16, Vinny and Roland shared a number of money saving tips. In the latest episode, we share even more tips to cut costs and tighten your budget. [22:40] We talk about practicality versus aesthetics of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs). More money saving tips: Most everything is negotiable. Ever hear that at a casino, you can ask an attendant to “put the slot machine to sleep” while you go to the bathroom? Now is a great time to refinance your mortgage down to a lower rate. Shop around for a lower price on your auto insurance. Ask your gym if they’ll suspend your membership for 6 months. Ask your satellite or cable provider to suspend your TV service for 6 months. Bundle your TV/phone/Internet service to reduce monthly expenses. Drop the $25-40 data plan or texting plan on your cell phones. Start having conversations with your spouse about bigger ticket items. Discuss whether you can share one car. Sell property that you’re under-utilizing. Redbox.com vending machine for DVDs. Links mentioned: National Public Radio: Science Friday Countdown with Keith Oberman Redbox - $1 DVD rentals. Thanks for listening! Join our conversation… We’d like to know what you think about the topics we discussed. Send us feedback and we’ll include it in an upcoming episode of The Daddy Dialogues. It’s easy: You can leave a comment on the blog. You can also record your own message and upload an audio file at our official website: http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact This show is brought to you by… Roland Reinhart is a veteran marketing and advertising professional. Learn about his interactive marketing services or enjoy more of his parenting advice and inspiration.   Vincent Green is a veteran Podcaster and provides professional podcast consulting services. You can also enjoy more of his opinions on family, marriage, technology and faith. Thanks to… The Daddy Dialogues theme music by Pl@stic Soul and courtesy of the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Blubrry Network Podcast, The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-018-the-daddy-dialogues-holiday-spectacular/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-018-the-daddy-dialogues-holiday-spectacular/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:57:42 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/?p=312 http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-018-the-daddy-dialogues-holiday-spectacular/feed/ 0 00:01:01 It’s a very special holiday show, complete with special guests. Join us for a spectacle that is too good, or at least wierd, to be ... It’s a very special holiday show, complete with special guests. Join us for a spectacle that is too good, or at least wierd, to be believed. Check out these wonderful musicians on the Podsafe Music Network: The Brian Setzer Orchestra Geoff Smith, Some Christmas Huggin and Kissin The Alice Project, Regifting for the Holidays Darrell Smith, The Fourth But Not-So-Wise Man Emily Jones, Jingle Thrash Dokken, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Best wishes to you and your families for a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for listening! Join our conversation… We’d like to know what you think about the topics we discussed. Send us feedback and we’ll include it in an upcoming episode of The Daddy Dialogues. It’s easy: You can leave a comment on the blog. In the U.S., you can leave a voice message at (908) 344-5688. You can also record your own message and upload an audio file at our official website: http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact This show is brought to you by… Vincent Green is a veteran Podcaster and provides professional podcast consulting services. You can also enjoy more of his opinions on family, marriage, technology and faith. Roland Reinhart is a veteran marketing and advertising professional. Learn about his interactive marketing services or enjoy more of his parenting advice and inspiration. Copyright 2008 The Daddy Dialogues. All rights reserved. Podcast, The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-017-change/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-017-change/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:16:08 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/?p=311 http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-017-change/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Vinny and Roland discuss frustrations with politicians, CEOs, and lousy Christmas gifts. Plus good gift ideas, favorite holiday movies, comic memories and holiday safety tips. Time Index: [00:30] Post-election ... Vinny and Roland discuss frustrations with politicians, CEOs, and lousy Christmas gifts. Plus good gift ideas, favorite holiday movies, comic memories and holiday safety tips. Time Index: [00:30] Post-election Thanksgiving hijinks. [03:15] It’s a month since the elections, and the change that was so hyped can’t come fast enough. We seem to be poorer than ever and the prospects are getting worse. We talk about interesting solutions we’ve heard. [25:00] Listener feedback from Pete in Australia. [27:45] Christmas/holiday gifts that suck. [45:10] Holiday gifts that don’t suck. [57:00] Favorite holiday movies. [01:01:00] Memories of Opus, Bloom County, Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury [01:06:00] Carbon monoxide and electric safety reminders Links Mentioned: Sarah Palin Thanksgiving slaughter interview South Park “Change is in the air” episode Jack Black as Jesus Christ, “Obamination” PhotoStamps Cell phone gift cards Favorite holiday movies: Christmas Vacation It’s a wonderful life A Christmas Story Die Hard Elf A wish for wings that work Best wishes to you and your families for a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for listening! Join our conversation… We’d like to know what you think about the topics we discussed. Send us feedback and we’ll include it in an upcoming episode of The Daddy Dialogues. It’s easy: You can leave a comment on the blog. In the U.S., you can leave a voice message at (908) 344-5688. You can also record your own message and upload an audio file at our official website:http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact This show is brought to you by… Roland Reinhart is a veteran marketing and advertising professional. Learn about his interactive marketing services or enjoy more of his parenting advice and inspiration. Vincent Green is a veteran Podcaster and provides professional podcast consulting services. You can also enjoy more of his opinions on family, marriage, technology and faith. Thanks to… The Daddy Dialogues theme music by 2006 Pl@stic Soul and courtesy of the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Blubrry Network Copyright 2007-2008 The Daddy Dialogues. All rights reserved. Podcast, The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-016-surviving-financial-disasters-and-turkey-trouble/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-016-surviving-financial-disasters-and-turkey-trouble/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:29:22 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/?p=279 http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-016-surviving-financial-disasters-and-turkey-trouble/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Roland and Vinny talk about some belt-tightening measures around the house, and a few funny (and stomach churning) turkey issues. [05:00] Belt tightening tips for these ... Roland and Vinny talk about some belt-tightening measures around the house, and a few funny (and stomach churning) turkey issues. [05:00] Belt tightening tips for these rocky financial times [29:45] Listener feedback [32:30] What’s on your iPod? [37:35] Thanksgiving disasters and safety tips Links Mentioned: Bankers Are Almost as Unloved as Prostitutes, Playboy Germany Reports Escape Pod Wait Wait… I know this! Turducken Turducken song #1 Turducken song #2 Deep-dried disaster Turkey drop Fryer fire Best wishes to you and your families for a memorable Thanksgiving. Thanks for listening! Join our conversation… We’d like to know what you think about the topics we discussed. Send us feedback and we’ll include it in an upcoming episode of The Daddy Dialogues. It’s easy: You can leave a comment on the blog. In the U.S., you can leave a voice message at (908) 344-5688. You can also record your own message and upload an audio file at our official website: http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact This show is brought to you by… Vincent Green is a veteran Podcaster and provides professional podcast consulting services. You can also enjoy more of his opinions on family, marriage, technology and faith. Roland Reinhart is a veteran marketing and advertising professional. Learn about his interactive marketing services or enjoy more of his parenting advice and inspiraction. Thanks to… The Daddy Dialogues theme music by 2006 Pl@stic Soul and courtesy of the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Blubrry Network Copyright 2007-2008 The Daddy Dialogues. All rights reserved. The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-014-dont-be-scared-of-back-ups-or-halloween-ghosties/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-014-dont-be-scared-of-back-ups-or-halloween-ghosties/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:10:41 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/?p=264 http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-014-dont-be-scared-of-back-ups-or-halloween-ghosties/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Vinny and Roland discuss backing up data using Apple's Time Machine and Amazon S3, among other options. Also, can you believe it’s time for Halloween ... Vinny and Roland discuss backing up data using Apple's Time Machine and Amazon S3, among other options. Also, can you believe it’s time for Halloween already? We talk about our annual Halloween traditions, lamest costumes and favorite horror films. Start times: [01:00] Backup strategies for Apple Mac owners [11:30] Halloween discussion Links mentioned: Jungle Disk Time Machine SuperDuper Amazon S3 - Simple Storage Service Our Horror Movies Recommendations: Tweens: Abbot and Costello Meet the Mummy The Nightmare Before Christmas Abbot and Costello Meet the Monsters Teens: The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Man With Two Brains Young Frankenstein Ghost Busters Little Shop of Horrors Chick-Flick: Scream Gaslight Shawn of the Dead Halloween I & II Dracula (1979) Psycho (1960) The Birds (1963) Dad-Core: 28 Days Later / 28 Weeks Later Resident Evil Cube The Grudge Dead Alive Final Destination Alien The Amityville Horror The Omen I Know What You Did Last Summer Please join our conversation! Record leave a message or upload an audio file at our official website: http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact Checkout what we’re up to online: http://DadRevisited.com http://BadDadRadio.com The Daddy Dialogues theme music by 2006 Pl@stic Soul and courtesy of the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Copyright 2007-2008 The Daddy Dialogues. All rights reserved. Podcast, The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-013-the-smug-episode/ http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-013-the-smug-episode/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:08:06 +0000 Vinny http://dadrevisited.com/?p=245 http://dadrevisited.com/tdd-013-the-smug-episode/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Could anything be more smug than a Prius Owner? Yes- a Mac user. Vinny and Roland catch up on their PC vs Mac problems. Then ... Could anything be more smug than a Prius Owner? Yes- a Mac user. Vinny and Roland catch up on their PC vs Mac problems. Then these two Toyota Prius owners are going head-to-head about their hybrid car ownership experiences. We’ll break down how a hybrid works, driving habits, and real-world fuel mileage results. If you’re curious about buying a hybrid car, you’ll definitely want to listen to this conversation. Hybrid conversation starts at 21:00. Thanks for listening! Links Mentioned: WikiHow - tips for Prius owners South Park “Smug Alert” — Watch what happens when the fine citizens of South Park start driving hybrid cars. Please join our conversation! Record a voice message at (908) 344-5688 or upload an audio file at: http://TheDaddyDialogues.com/contact http://DadRevisited.com http://BadDadRadio.com The Daddy Dialogues theme music by 2006 Pl@stic Soul and courtesy of the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Copyright 2007-2008 The Daddy Dialogues. All rights reserved. Podcast, The Daddy Dialogues Vinny Green no no