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Russ Fustino, Full Time CEO of Fustino Brothers

October 29, 2014 rfustino Leave a comment

I am back to being CEO of Fustino Brothers, full time. Email russ@fustinobrothers.com and please follow @FustinoBrothers and @RussFustino
I am taking a little break from my contract with Xamarin and Developer Evangelism
On a little painful news, it is starting to look like I need laser surgery on my back. During recovery period I plan on doing a lot of coding, as traveling will not be possible, and publish the Jethro Tull iOS and Android Apps using Xamarin. I will know more in a couple of weeks.
I am heading up to the Jethro Tull shows in Providence, RI tonight and Lynn, MA on Saturday . I will be showing Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull the FBI Jethro Tull app for Windows Phone and Windows Store right after sound check in Lynn. How exciting is this!
The App Studio team will be at the Lynn, MA show to capture the moment.
Then its off to the MVP Summit for my favorite conference of the year! I am so looking forward to seeing everyone! I think I am in trouble however, as my room mate is the one and only Jonas Stawski. Yikes!

I will be documenting my way thru this experience of Using App Studio to start an app and using Xamarin to finish it. I am working on a new set of videos for WintellectNOW. More details to come as to topics and content.
I am working with the App Studio Windows team to make the generated C# projects Xamarin friendly, facilitating cross platform capabilities. The team is very close right now , and keeps getting closer in every release.
I hope to be back with Xamarin after the new year in some capacity.
I received my Xamarin Mobile App Certification in October and my 2014 Renewal for Microsoft MVP 2014 in Microsoft Platform Development!
Wish me luck!

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Jethro Tull app highlighted on Microsoft App Studio Site!

October 24, 2014 rfustino Leave a comment

How exciting is this? I have written many apps for Windows Phone and Store, but the Fustino Brother’s Inc (FBI) endorsed Jethro Tull app is the first one to get highlighted! Also, my brothers and I are really looking forward to next weekend! We will be showing the app in person to Ian Anderson after the sound check for the Lynn, Mass show on Nov 1. Imagine that? Showing an app that the Fustino Brothers wrote ourselves to our music idol! I can’t wait. Many thanks to the App Studio folks who will be filming this moment and all of the support they have provided. Will share that link as soon as it is produced for sure.

If you are a Jethro Tull fan and have not checked out the Windows Universal app yet, for Windows Phone and Store, please do! The app is an endorsed collection of everything you want to know about Tull and Ian Anderson including Official Videos, Fan Videos, a rich Discography, tour dates, social media feeds and links to a wealth of Tull resources including past band members.

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Jethro Tull, New USA Tour, New App! Press Release

September 12, 2014 rfustino Leave a comment

Caption: September 2014 – Fustino Brothers (Rich, Gary & Russ) announce exclusive on Windows, new phone and tablet apps.

Jethro Tull, New USA Tour, New App
Release Date: 9/12/2014

TAMPA BAY, FL – September 12, 2014 – Fustino Brothers, Inc, (FBI) a vibrant startup app building company, today announced their new app with “rock star legend” status on the smartphone and table. FBI has gained endorsement back in the spring of this current year, and produced a Tull Tribute app. Today the Jethro Tull app has come full circle to a “universal” app (build for both the Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows Store 8.1 – the tablet or desktop environments).

The app coincides with the Ian Anderson, new “Homo Erraticus and Best of Jethro Tull” United States tour. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame hits the road starting in Seattle, WA September 12. Along with the new app, Ian brings new music out for a spin as well as all the Tull classics, too. Download this incredible app at: http://bit.ly/1Avx81S from the Microsoft Windows Store and at http://bit.ly/1rC22Rt from the Windows Phone Store. See the Jethro Tull app promo here: http://bit.ly/1p8u0CR

The ‘Jethro Tull’ app. (#JethroTullApp) launches with the tour on September 12 in the Microsoft Windows Store and the Windows Phone Store. James Anderson, Jethro Tull and Calliandra Production Manager, and son of Ian Anderson says “The Fustino Brothers have managed to combine the depth and detail of the Jethro Tull website with an entertaining and intuitive interface in a new App. They have made this an easy to navigate for a first time Tull visitor and for the seasoned aficionado, a highly interesting way to find out more about your favourite British Prog Rock band.” See promotions on Facebook Official Jethro Tull and Twitter at and @JethroTull as well as http://ww.fustinobrothers.com/fbi-blog .

The Jethro Tull app was inspired by the three Fustino Brothers, Rich, Gary and Russ with deep passion and appreciation for Ian Anderson’s music, performances and genius. This includes the Jethro Tull band music and especially Ian Anderson’s solo works with approximately 52 CDs published spanning 6 decades.

Get the free Jethro Tull app by FBI, in the Microsoft Windows Store and the Windows Phone Store. See the USA tour dates along with official videos, photos, and music, social media, hot links and an abundance of more Tull information at your fingertips. Android and iPhone apps will soon be available. The Jethro Tull app is built with App Studio to generate the core application.

Rich Fustino, FBI’s Chief Audio Engineer, founder of Steele Productions, guitar teacher of 47+ years at Matt’s Music (Tonawanda, NY) and Crossroads Music Center (Williamsville, NY) says, “I was turned on to Tull listening to their 3rd album Benefit. I could not stop playing it, and then turned my brothers on to it. We all attended the Aqualung Tour as our first concert together. I am so happy to help ‘benefit’ Tull fans worldwide.”

Gary Fustino, FBI’s VP, an ambassador for both the Tampa Bay’s St. Pete Chamber and Midstate Chamber of Connecticut, eServices Director for Bluffs Business Association, dba: Design For Communication and founder of InBusinessLinks Network – says “The key to our success is to generate apps in the shortest period of time while yielding high quality standards. Tull’s fabulous album art and music have been a creative inspiration.”

Russ Fustino (Russ’ Toolshed Network – New Port Richey, FL) FBI’s President and CEO, a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Platform Development, and Xamarin developer evangelist says, “We would love nothing more than to have Jethro Tull, in the pocket of fans worldwide, young and old. Tull has provided much entertainment in our family and this is our way of saying Thank You.”

Follow @FustinoBrothers on Twitter to stay ‘in tune’ with FBI announcements regarding Tull and please like FBI Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/fustinobrothers

Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson names, logos, likeness, and music are registered and copyrighted by Ian Anderson Group of Companies, LTD.

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YouTube For Apps and Biz

July 12, 2014 rfustino Leave a comment

Topic: “YouTube” for Apps Dev and Biz Mtg

Date 7/14/14 at Noon EST

Presentations by Gary (dba: Design For Communication), Russ (of Russ’ ToolShed fame), and Rich (entertainment industry’s Steele Productions). Live chat and Q&A. Bring your expertise to the table.

http://www.meetup.com/InBusinessLinksNetwork-FustinoBrothersInc/events/181789272/

Theme: How to use You Tube, another very important social media tool, for your application (apps) development and online business marketing. Discussion is open for you to share in your successful expertise or painful experiences.

Pain Points: What is the problem with YouTube?
• Finding (the right) videos can be a challenge
• Playlists help, but how do I use them?
• Who can see videos I post?
• Who can see playlists I create?
• If picture is worth a 100 words. What is a video worth?
• Can I create an app with YouTube videos?

Agenda:

•Basics

•Uploading Videos

•Playlists

•Privacy settings

•App Studio and the YouTube API

Join us for a free webinar and discuss this challenges live.

Associated Websites:
www.inbusinesslinks.net
www.fustinobrothers.com

Event Note: Online Meetup only. Takes place every second Monday of each month (unless a holiday). Includes business, B2B, tech talk and online solutions engagement. Meeting starts with participant introductions, then a targeted live presentation on topic. Join us online for free. Your interest and expertise are invited. Advertise with us at a very low investment (not mandatory, but it’s one of the benefits). Live Online Screen Meeting and Conference Call Instructions to Join-In:

1. On Your Calendar – Block-Out Approximately 35-55 Mins for the Live Meeting/Conference Call.

2. On Your Computer- It’s Recommended to Use a Headset. Join-In 5-7 minutes before meeting, Over the Internet, with your computer/laptop/tablet at- This link: https://www.startmeeting.com/wall/679-256-129

If you don’t already have the “Start Meeting” free software a dialog box will come up and ask permission to download – please click/tap “Yes”. The system will guide you through the process to participate in the online meeting. Click/tap “Join”, complete your name and email address, then click/tap “Submit”.

First, the Fustino Brothers, Inc. dashboard with show on screen. Test your speaker/mike. If headset doesn’t work, or if connection is lost – try “Rejoin”.

3. For the Phone- Take Your Call in a Quite Location. Join-In using a land line/mobile phone (no computer needed for this option). Dial- 530-881-1212, at 12:01PM. When prompted enter access code followed by the “pound” key.

679-256-129# (be sure to include the “#” symbol).

4. Meeting May be Recorded. Meeting ID: 679-256-129

5. For Advertising opportunities go to: http://www.inbusinesslinks.net/about/ads.html

Windows Store, Windows Phone, Android & iOS app generation. Fustino Brothers provides entertaining, educational & social apps.