Steampunk Education, Part 3

On the Indamixx once again - this week I’m attempting to mix and edit Antithesis on it.  Recording on it worked well already, though I am encountering issues with the thing’s root authentication - but more on that in my LinuxJournal article.
For this weekend’s foray into steampunkiness, I ordered my outfit for Steamcon.  It should [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Creativity, Film Reviews, Idle MusingsPosted on October 19th, 2008

Steampunk Education, part 2

Continuing my prep for Steamcon, It’s time for round two in the furthering my steampunk education.  I’m still blogging on the Indamixx - going to try recording an Antithesis episode later today to really put it through its paces — once I figure out how to get NFS working on it, that is.
As for the [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Conventions, Creativity, Events, Film Reviews, Idle MusingsPosted on October 14th, 2008

Book Review: Playing For Keeps

I have to say, up front, that I’m not a big fan of superheroes. Occasionally, a stand-out will come along, like the new Batman Movies or the first X-men film, that will stop me in my tracks and make me cheer, but generally speaking, the whole notion just doesn’t appeal to me all that [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Creativity, Podcasting, Podcasts, Unsavory ExcursionsPosted on August 25th, 2008

Aging and death: Desirable , necessary evils, or preventable dysfunctions?

As part of the research for one of the new books I’m working on, I’m coming up to speed on the state of the art in biotech, nanotech, gerontology, and bioethics. As such, I’ll be posting periodically links to speeches, lectures, and articles I find germane to the topic so that I can find [...]

No Comments »Filed under: CreativityPosted on June 15th, 2008

The Future of Education is…?

No bullshit - if you have children - or if you suffered through school as a child - you should watch this video.

No Comments »Filed under: CreativityPosted on May 20th, 2008