/ Mac

OS X Keyboard Trick of the Day

Ok, so this is probably not new to most of you, but I just found out that “Cmd + ~” will switch between windows of an application.

Now, I’ve been using “Cmd + Tab” forever, both on Window’s boxes and on the Mac. In fact, I use Proteron’s “LiteSwitch X” because it beefs up the “Cmd+Tab” capabilities. For some reason, I’d never gotten around to figuring out how to switch between windows of an app until today.

Now I know. And, if you didn’t, you do too. Ain’t knowin’ stuff cool?

/ Environment

A New Meaning to “Hair of the Dog”

But one man’s problem is a nation’s opportunity. Has any scientist researched the practicality of replacing coal-fired power plants with new versions fueled by a never-ending supply of dog hair? Other promising possibilities: (1) automotive fuel additive (great opportunity for catchy brand name – Petkinol, Labrodiesel, or PetroK-9); (2) compressed pellets for use as mail padding to reduce styrofoam production; (3) wall and attic insulation (marketing slogan – “Turns your home into your second-best friend”).


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I would gladly add my cat’s hair to this project, although I wonder if the cat hair would react badly to the dog hair?


/ Music

Letters to Lost Friends

So I’ve been remiss in writing here in part because I’m starting a new project called “Letters to Lost Friends.” This is going to be my first podcast and I’m hoping to get the first, introductory episode out by Thursday and follow that with a weekly release schedule. I promise I’ll not forsake my Liminal site, however!

For more info though, check out Letters to Lost Friends as well as the LtLF Forum.

Here’s the opening theme song for the podcast:

[audio:http://letterstolostfriends.com/audio/LtLFTheme.mp3]
/ Films

Late to the Dance: Mad Hot Ballroom Review

“Mad Hot Ballroom” (Marilyn Agrelo) J & I watched Mad Hot Ballroom last night and came to the same conclusion: the kids were fun and interesting to watch, they made some fairly profound statements, and seeing how this ballroom dancing program touched some of their lives was pretty darn inspirational and lovely. But the movie …

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/ Health

Second Workout

Really didn’t feel like going out today, so I used the stepper I purchased, as well as a series of other cardio stuff like jumping jacks to get the ol’ pulse racing and my body moving. I was a bit surprised to see how quickly something like jumping jacks wears you out!

In all, it wasn’t quite the workout I planned when I wrote yesterday, but it was good to see what I could do with the tools at hand and the point was that I did it, that even taking 20 minutes to jump up and down, use the stepper and move side to side is something worth doing and I don’t have to say “oh well, didn’t make it to the gym so I guess I don’t have to work out.”

/ Health

First Workout

Went to the gym and did 5 minutes on one of the step machines . . . man those are hard! After that, I went onto an elliptical for 55 minutes, keeping myself around the target heart rate for my age (148 bpm). Because I bought a step machine for home, and because I find myself unable to use it for more than a few minutes at a time, I’m going to try to use the step machines at the gym every time I go so that I can build up my legs to the point where I can use mine for a solid cardio workout.

While I was working out I found myself thinking about some ideas for stories and for music and was reminded that all my creative energy works best when I’m not feeling sluggish. All in all, I’m feeling good. It doesn’t hurt that today is a bright and warm spring day. Really one of the nicest days so far. I’m actually looking forward to going back to the gym tomorrow and plan on doing an hour of aerobic and follow that up by some strength training.

/ Health

30 Days 30 Workouts

I am the heaviest I’ve ever been. I feel bulky and thick and my body gets way too little exercise. Hell, it gets way to little movement of any kind. I don’t like my body. So starting tomorrow, I’m going to work out every day for thirty days. Most of those workouts will be at …

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/ Science Fiction

The Return of Starbuck

Just not the Starbuck you might be thinking of! In honor of Battlestar Galactica’s return tomorrow–and by honor I mean this is just very damn funny in light of the new series–I offer you “The Return of Starbuck” from Galactica: 1980

Sorta like a car accident: you don’t want to watch, but you can’t look away. I’m sorry Dirk Benedict, but the new Starbuck would have kicked the ass of the old Starbuck!

/ Music

Free Podcast Theme Music

I put together some theme music for imaginary podcasts and posted it over on the Sound Design page. All three tracks are free and completely composed of Garageband loops except for some of the melody on the ethereal track.

All I ask in return is credit if you use them. I will also compose themes upon request and am available to do sound effect and audio design work on podcasts and for theatre.