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I want to apologize for accidentally posting last week's episode again for folks to get. I have now posted the correct episode that I recorded with Blake. I was afraid something like this would happen but am grateful that it happened around the twentieth episode instead of earlier.

Downloads and plays at this point should have the new episode in play. If you are wondering why the episode bounced back up on the front page, such was part of trying to get iTunes to see that as an episode revision so that iTunes users would get a re-post with the correct episode. Unfortunately it did not work. Users of iTunes will have to manually download the episode to hear it or would have to engage in the kludge of unsubscribing then re-subscribing to the feed.

How can this be avoided in the future? Well, financial support to the podcast might help to an extent. The past two weeks have been fairly rough with an odd situation at my "day job". At a cost of USD$1,500 per month the podcast could become my day job and this would be my only concern. Such would also free me up to have more flexibility in trying to land interviews and not have to worry about what craziness might erupt at my day job. You can find out how to donate at http://www.lisnews.org/node/29265 as well as learn how you can buy ad time to promote either you or your product.

For now, enjoy the newly posted episode. Feel free to leave comments or feedback. Follow the contact details at http://www.lisnews.org/node/29265 if you want to try co-hosting the podcast with me via Skype.

This week's episode may seem truncated perhaps. Due to continuing work emergencies faced at the host's day job, a thirty minute episode was not possible. This week's episode featured a chat with Blake Carver about his new project, LISWire. The six month anniversary of LISTen was also noted.

Related links:
LISWire
Contact details as well as links to donate supporting funds

This week's episode brings a conversation with John C. Dvorak, a Vice President at "new media" company Mevio. The discussion revolved around technology and how it might impact libraries. An announcement was also made at the end of the program relative to a possible meeting.

Related links:
Mevio's website
The tech5 program presented by Mr. Dvorak
Weekly show, referenced in the podcast, hosted by Mr. Dvorak
Twitter of John C. Dvorak
Twitter of the host of LISTen
New presence on Pownce by the host of LISTen
The Contact Form referenced at the end of the program

This week's episode was an attempt at recording live with a chance for listener participants. Some times it helps, though, to remember to actually hit record on the audio recorder even if the live stream itself is recording. The recording of both takes can be found at: http://lisnews.org/node/29852. This week's episode was a live discussion of bridging the digital divide from the perspective of the United States.

The episode served as a test for libraries who wanted to see how such technology could be utilized without investing a ton of money. While not easy, this might provide a practical example for consideration.

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For those interested in supporting LISTen and getting a physical item out of the deal, the online web outlet has new items being added over time.

Here is the whole video even though the first ten minutes have no audio due to a technical issue on our end:

The official podcast episode will be available for download as an audio file at the usual date and time.

To donate funds in a one-off manner, clicking the relevant link below will take you to PayPal where all you need is a credit card:

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UK

To spread out support over a three month period, the links below may help:

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For those interested in supporting LISTen and getting a physical item out of the deal, the online web outlet has new items being added over time.

Join us for another LISNews live LISNews experiment. This Saturday(4/19) at 10am Eastern Time we'll be doing a live show taping for the LISNews Podcast, LISTen. Technology columnist Don Reisinger will be joining us to talk about technology issues and how librarians might help people bridge the digital divide.

To join us you will need a reasonably fast Internet connection. The show will stream live via UStream.TV. The session can be seen at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/lisnews-podcast. More details can be found below the fold.

Recognizing that Computers in Libraries 2008 just ended, this episode of LISTen brings a little lighter fare. The production engineer brings a new installment of Tech for Techies with a subject of showmanship. Two musical numbers by the Breakneck All-stars are presented. The episode finishes off with an audio essay entitled, "Define 'Anglosphere'."

A live segment recording session is planned for the morning of April 19th at 10 AM Eastern Daylight Time. A time zone converter is available online to help determine what the time is where you are for participating. Further details will be posted later in the week.

Donations to support LISTen are appreciated. Goods are available for purchase through Lulu to support podcast production. A recent blog post by the show's writer/presenter helps explain some of the behind-the-scenes matters in producing the podcast.

This week's episode bring an interview with Liana Lehua of Fittorrent.tv, a commentary, and another installment of Tech for Techies. Lehua's efforts at Podango include producing shows like The Apple Phone Show as well as contributing to the Girls Gone Geek podcast. She provides a unique perspective in this episode of how Web 2.0 tech can be used in today's world.

Related links:
Fittorrent.tv website
The coversheet for reaching the LISTen production team
Full details for contacting the LISTen production team
Link for donating to support LISTen production

The live call-in segment for LISTen: The LISNews.org Podcast is postponed until later this month. With pressures coming off of PLA and heading right into Computers in Libraries I am finding that this week is not good timing in terms of having an available audience. This matter is not dead but merely on hold.