Steely Dan

I have a video, It 390 megs. I want to get the file size down to something more Youtube friendly. I shot this with a Sony camera. It's in MPG format. Does anyone have a link to free software I could use that is easy and relatively quick? Toss it in comments. Dig that Steely Dan while you get back to me.

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By BRIAN BERGSTEIN BOSTON (AP) - From clothes riddled with sensors to name tags that detect our moods, computing's next wave could unleash small devices that increasingly augment everyday activities with digital intelligence. That was the predominant vision at a conference on ``wearable computing'' held this week in Boston, where researchers showed off prototypes and discussed ideas. Some attendees took wearable computing to its extreme, donning cyborg-like miniaturi... MORE

Perhaps I'm just unaware of them, but I've never really run into anyone outside of my father who is a big Steely Dan fan. I've been told that they were (and are) a band that people either love or hate, and I guess more people fall into the second category than the first. However, their music is pretty spectacular, especially the early stuff. I highly suggest giving the album 'Countdown to Ecstasy' a listen. It's a little bit 70s to be sure (especially some of the synthesiz... MORE

In Pictures: America's Unhealthy Commutes Written by Allison Van DusenYou might have heard that your commute is killing you. But it's not the doughnut and jumbo-sized coffee you've been downing every morning that's doing it. What's really taking a toll on your health is the polluted air you're breathing, lengthy traffic delays and dodging accidents to and from work. Even as the stress mounts, we put up with it, since most of us can't afford to or don't want to live nea... MORE

I'm only 30, and 30's really not bad -- I got married at 27 and I'm planning on celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary, which means my life isn't even half over yet. That's still pretty young. Lately, though, little music-related pieces of my days have made me feel REALLY old ... Like, for example, driving home for lunch last week, it was a beautiful 60+ degree day out (in Colorado, in FEBRUARY, which is glorious, global warming be damned) ... and I was driving with th... MORE

Steely Dan and the Heavy Rollers band hit the Bimbadgen Estate Winery with World Party as support.Great afternoon and evening in the sun and lots of grapes! Gotta love Becker and Fagen! Review below and on www.fasterlouder.com.au Bimbadgen Estate in the Hunter Valley has quite possibly the most comfortable outdoor venue in all of Australia. With either the opportunity to sit in a reserved seat or laze on the lawn and drink superb wine and eat good food while listening ... MORE

So I got an e-mail a few weeks ago saying my mullet will be featured on this online recording site I belong to called indabamusic. I think I posted this before but I guess it's up now. You musicians here on Mog should check it out. I was introduced to the site by this Mogger... http://mog.com/joseexist http://www.indabamusic.com/

Today there's been a bit of a Steely Dan vibe here at Chez Tel, and one track in particular has prompted repeated use of the, erm, repeat button. The song, Hey Nineteen, mentions Aretha Franklin in its lyrics, and I was wondering if any other Moggers would like to nominate top tunes that make reference to other singers. "Hey Nineteen that's 'Retha FranklinShe don't remember the Queen of SoulIt's hard times befallen the Soul SurvivorsShe thinks I'm crazy, but I'm ju... MORE

Personally speaking, I love a good list - and the more pointless the better. So, Moggers, I'd like you to suggest your own catalogues of inconsequence. I shall start the ball rolling with.. Ten Alcoholic Beverages Mentioned In The Lyrics Of Donald Fagen And Steely Dan Songs 1. Cuban Breeze (The Goodbye Look)2. Scotch Whisky (Deacon Blues)3. Zombie (Haitian Divorce)4. Grapefruit Wine (FM)5. Retsina (Home At Last)6. Coke & Rum (Daddy Don't Live In That New York City No M... MORE

Does anyone else think that Steely Dan sounds like the soundtrack from a red velvet airport lounge circa 1977?