Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 11/15/19 - Tom Schram, Asheville Art Museum

Tom Schram, Asheville Art Museum, Preparator and Asst. Registrar

 

What goes on behind the scenes at a museum when it comes to technology? How are museum pieces stored? Is there an optimal temperature of condition for works of art? What is a museum preparator?

We cover that and a ton more as Tom Schram, Preparator and Asst. Registrar of the brand new Asheville Art Museum, joins Rick for the entire segment this week.

Rick was onsite in Asheville, NC, this week, for the opening.

Have a listen:

The $24 million, state-of-the-art facility covers 54,000 square feet and adds 70 percent more Collection gallery space. For the first time in the Museum’s history, it has the capacity to host major traveling exhibitions from nationally recognized museums. The expansion increases its physical space and dramatically increases its role as a community center, educational resource, economic engine for WNC, and cultural concierge for the region’s residents and visitors.


Working with local general contractor Beverly-Grant, local architecture firm ARCA Design, and New York-based architectural firm Ennead Architects, the project consisted of three main components:

-The historic preservation of the Museum’s current North Wing (formerly the 1926 Pack Library) to house the new John & Robyn Horn Education Center and Frances Mulhall Achilles Art Library.
-Renovation and new construction of the East Wing including two special exhibition halls (Appleby Foundation Hall and Explore Asheville Hall) and more Collection storage.
-Entirely new construction of the West Wing with a stunning glass façade.

Features of the new Museum:

A rooftop sculpture terrace and Perspective Café offer gorgeous mountain views.
The Oculus, a 15-foot viewing window in the SECU Collection Hall affords unmatched immersive city views and a place for reflection.
Public art installations and programming on the Plaza.
Wells Fargo ArtPLAYce, a hands-on creative space for people of all ages.
The Windgate Foundation Atrium, a light-filled place to take in large-scale works of art.
SECU Collection Hall’s 10 new galleries

“The new Asheville Art Museum is a warm and welcoming space on a personal level,” says Executive Director Pamela L. Myers.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 11/8/19 - Jonathan and Evita Kunke, Co-founders of Honeydew Sleep Company

Talking sleep and pillows this week with two experts that make fun guests.

Jonathan and Evita Kunke, co-founders of Honeydew Sleep Company.

For those looking forward to some quiet time at home this holiday season, Jonathan and Evita Kunke have one question: Does your bedroom support your best night’s sleep?

If you want to make the most of that much-anticipated rest and relaxation time, make sure your bedroom is just the oasis you need.

The Kunke's Honeydew Sleep Company have a pillow to fit your sleeping needs and they join Rick for the entire segment this week.

“Sleep comfort is not ‘one size fits all,’” says Evita. “Each of our bodies is unique from anyone else’s. Even identical twins have unique bodies! Everyone has a different history of injury, for example, and everyone’s curves fall in different places. To maximize sleep comfort and prevent unnecessary night waking, one great thing you can each do is seek out a pillow that really suits you. Are you a side sleeper? A back sleeper? Do you prefer a body pillow? Do you have neck pain? All of these questions will help guide you to the right pillow for you — ideally one with adjustable firmness so you can get your own ‘just right’ night’s sleep.”

About Evita: Evita Kunke is a co-founder of Honeydew Sleep Company — a California-based family business that is dedicated to making the best pillows in the world. Evita learned how life-changing proper sleep alignment could be after changing her mattress helped heal the painful bulging disc in her back. After meeting and marrying her husband Jonathan, she joined him in the mattress sales business in 2013. The couple and Jonathan’s father Fred founded Honeydew Sleep Company to create an all-new kind of support pillow that would help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling truly refreshed without any aches and pains. Evita is also a photographer, writer, interior decorator, and event planner, She holds a B.A. in Theatre from California Lutheran University. Learn more at HoneydewSleep.com.


About Jonathan: Jonathan Kunke is a cofounder of Honeydew Sleep Company — a California-based family business that is dedicated to making the best pillows in the world. Jonathan grew up in his father’s mattress store, then joined his dad on the showroom floor as a young man in 2005. Together with his father Fred and his wife Evita, Jonathan founded Honeydew Sleep Company to create an all-new kind of support pillow that would help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling truly refreshed without any aches and pains. Jonathan is an avid reader and musician, and he is very crafty. He builds guitars from scratch, and can often be found creating something in his workshop in his free time. Jonathan holds a B.A. in Cinema/Television from the University of Southern California. Learn more at HoneyDewSleep.com.

Harry Patz, Sr. Vice-President and GM at Samsung America

A ton of information this week, as Rick is joined by Harry Patz, Sr. Vice-President and GM of the B2B Display Division at Samsung America.

Samsung is responsible for all the displays in the new Chase Center in San Francisco.

Not an easy undertaking, but incredible results.

Have a listen:

Patz is the Senior Vice-President and General Manager, B2B Enterprise Display Division at Samsung Electronics America. He is responsible for sales, customer and product marketing, business development and channel for a wide range of products such as digital signage, hospitality displays, LED signage and integrated display solutions across multiple industries and verticals.

First of all, Samsung and the Warriors ventured outside the arena to install the first-ever full outdoor LED display in San Francisco. Fastened to the outer wall of Chase Center’s west entrance, the eye-catching display provides a preview of the technology that is located inside. The superior image quality of Samsung’s 10mm LED video display is clear and vibrant. The displays are built to withstand any weather or environmental elements.

Once inside any the arena, there are over 1100 video displays giving directions, information or offering entertainment content.

 

Chase Center Digital Signage:


Seating Bowl, West Vomitorium, Club Displays (5) – 10mm – 4ft-3in wide x 2ft-2in high
Lower Bowl, East and West Vomitorium, Courtside Lounge Bulkhead Displays (4) – 10mm – 3ft-11in wide x 2ft-3in high
Lower Bowl, West Vomitorium, Courtside Club Displays (4) – 10mm – 9ft-9-3in wide x 2ft-3in high
Floor Vomitorium, Corner Tunnel Displays (1) – 10mm – 5ft-6in wide x 2ft-2ft high
Floor Vomitorium, Corner Tunnel Displays (1) – 10mm – 16ft-4in wide x 2ft-2ft high
Floor Vomitorium, Corner Tunnel Displays (1) – 10mm – 16ft-4in wide x 2ft-2in high
Floor Vomitorium, Corner Tunnel Displays (1) – 10mm – 5ft-5in wide x 2ft-2in high
Main Concourse, North Vomitorium, Lower Extension Bulkhead Center Display (1) – 10mm – 15ft-2in wide x 2ft-2in high
Main Concourse, North Vomitorium, Lower Extension Bulkhead Side Displays (2) – 10mm – 15ft-2in wide x 2ft-2in high
Seating Bowl, End Bowl Sponsor Displays (2) – 10mm – 31ft-5in wide x 2ft-2in high
Seating Bowl, Upper Wall Corner Displays (4) – 10mm – 10ft-10in wide x 2ft-2in high
Suite Level, Fascia Display (1) – 10mm – 711ft wide x 2ft-6in high
Upper Suite – 400 Level, Fascia Display (1) – 10mm – 631ft-11in wide x 2ft-6in high
Upper Concourse, Bridge Display (1) – 10mm – 128ft-11in wide x 4ft in high
Scorer’s Table Displays (4) – 24ft wide x 4ft high
Basketball Goal, Stanchion Displays (4) – 46in wide x 12in high
Theatre, North Facing Displays (2) – 10mm – 30ft wide x 7ft-10in high
Theatre, South Facing Displays (2) – 10mm – 30ft wide x 7ft-10in high
Theatre, Halo East Facing Display (1) – 10mm – 80ft wide x 7ft-10in high
Theatre, Halo East Facing Display (1) – 10mm – 80ft wide x 7ft-10in high
Post-Game Interview Room Display (1) – 22ft wide x 8ft-10in high
Main Concourse, Lobby Display (1) – 33ft wide x 7ft-1in high
Plaza Entrance Display (1) – 10mm – 74ft wide x 42ft high
Theatre Entrance Display (1) – 10mm – 141ft wide x 2.7ft high
Gatehouse, Ribbon Display (1) – 10mm – 100ft wide x 3ft high
Ticket Window Displays (1) – 5mm – 20in wide x 5in high
Locker Room Game Clocks (38) – 20in wide x 8in high
Fixed Digit Scoreboards (4) – 6ft wide x 3ft-6in high
Samsung SMART Signage Professional Displays (1,100)

Then there's the centerhung scoreboard. Amazing to look at.

A great interview this week on iHeartRadio.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 10/25/19 - Brookstone and Bed, Bath and Beyond Products

Brookstone for the holidays!

In addition to their relaunch with Bed, Bath & Beyond, Brookstone will also be available at 30 retail stores in major airports across the country, with a renewed focus on these key pillars:

Travel
Wellness & Massage
Sound
Soft Home
Sleep
Wine Accessories
Pet
Bed & Bath
Tech

The soft marketing launch will be in late August with a larger focus on efforts in October through December as Brookstone drives awareness and purchase consideration for holiday gifting.

Products

1. Brookstone Charcoal Pillow
$49.99

The BioSense Charcoal-Infused Pillow from Brookstone is designed with a charcoal-infused pillow cover designed to stay fresh and resist odors. Its memory foam shell is filled with Better Than Down® alternative fill for comfort and support.

Charcoal-infused pillow cover is designed to stay fresh and resist odors
Pillow suits a variety of sleeping positions
32% viscose/ 60% polyester/8% microfiber
50% down alternative/50% memory foam material fill
Machine washable cover
Measures 26" L x 19" W

2. Brookstone C7 Shaitsu Massaging Seat
$399

Brookstone's C7 Shiatsu Massaging Seat Topper gives you the massage you've always dreamt of right in your own chair. Features rolling massage with width adjustment, soothing heat in the back and seat. and air compression message.

C7 Shiatsu Massaging Seat TopperSit back and relax and while the shiatsu and tapping/percussion massage of the C7 Shiatsu Massaging Seat Topper with spot massage works its magic

The Dynamic Squeeze™ air compression massage gently squeezes away tension to help relax overworked back muscles

The C7 seat topper features rolling massage with width adjustment, while soothing heat in the back and seat lets you bask in warmth and comfort

A handheld remote makes it easy to toggle through 3 massage zones – upper back, mid back, or lower back – so you can customize your massage experience

3. Brookstone Max 2 Dual-Node Percussion Massager
$199

Hand-help pain relief

Experience new levels of pain relief with the Max 2 Percussion Massager by Brookstone. The dual-pulsating massage nodes with variable speed control target overworked muscles to provide soothing allover relief and a superior massage experience.

Dual-pulsating massage design kneads deep to soothe and relax overworked muscles
5 speed settings with 3 different massage programs
120 volt
Plastic, aluminum, and electronics construction
9' cord length
Measures 16.54" L x 7.48" W x 7.09" H
Weighs 4 lb.

4. Brookstone Motion Sensor Waterfountain
$40

The Brookstone Motion Sensor Waterfountain offers a convenient drinking fountain that entices your pet to drink. Activated motion sensor dispenses water when your pet is close by, providing constant water flow.

Activated carbon filter included.

Innovative sensor water fountain encourages your pet to drink by dispensing water when he or she is in close proximity

Activated motion sensor dispenses water when pet is within 3 feet and 180 degrees from the fountain

Constant water flow both oxygenates the water and entices pet to drink

Replaceable activate carbon filter removes bad tastes and odors

Plastic

Holds up to 3 liters of water
Measures 8” L x 8” W x 7” H

5. Brookstone Sleep Sound Mixer
$99

Brookstone's Sleep Sound Mixer will be music to your ears. Relax, unwind or drift off to sleep with a selection of 7 nature and relaxation sounds alongside 7 soothing night-light colors for the ultimate calming environment. Includes auto-timer.

A calming way to drift off, or simply relax and unwind

Combine 8 nature and relaxation sounds to find the blend that soothes you best

Choose from 7 calming night-light colors

Room-filling sound

Features a 30-, 60-, or 90-minute auto-off timer

Control panel

Rechargeable

240 minutes charge life with full charge

4 hours charge time
Cordless

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 10/18/19 - Dave Baarman, Wireless Power Consortium

Wireless charging is everywhere. Even in your kitchen and sports stadiums as you will soon find out.

Joined by Dave Baarman, from The Wireless Power Consortium this week, at the Smart Kitchen Summit. But we’ll be talking more that just how wireless power affects your kitchen. We’ll of course, talk sports.

Have a listen to Rick and Dave:

Established in 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium is an open, collaborative standards development group of more than 500 member companies from around the globe. WPC’s member companies are large and small competitors and ecosystem partners representing brands from all parts of the industry and all parts of the globe. Our members collaborate with a single purpose: worldwide compatibility of all wireless chargers and wireless power sources. Many stadiums and arenas in college, minor league and professional sports are now offering wireless charging stations for their fans.

As wireless charging continues to evolve beyond consumer handheld devices, there are myriad of other new applications, such as laptops, tablets, drones, robots, connected car and the intelligent cordless kitchen. The WPC maintains and develops standards for a variety of different wireless power applications. This includes:

The Qi standard, for smartphones and other portable mobile devices. Qi delivers up to 15W today. A future extension will also deliver up to 60W to enable laptop charging in addition to charging smartphones and other portable mobile devices with wide positioning freedom.

The Ki Cordless Kitchen standard, for kitchen appliances, for delivering up to 2,200W.

The Medium Power standard, a simple low-cost solution delivering 30 – 65W for power tools, robotic vacuum cleaners, e-bikes, and other battery-powered devices that don’t require compatibility with the Qi standard for mobile phones charging.
With more than 5000 different Qi Certified wireless charging products in the market, the WPC uses a network of independent authorized test labs around the globe that test specific properties for safety, interoperability, and usability.