"Murphy was an optimist!"
Air America is gone January 22, 2010 6:49 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest , add a commentAnnounced today at AirAmerica.com:
add a commentIt is with the greatest regret, on behalf of our Board, that we must announce that Air America Media is ceasing its live programming operations as of this afternoon, and that the Company will file soon under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code to carry out an orderly winding-down of the business. … Air America Radio launched in April, 2004. [Source, AirAmerica]
Save a life January 8, 2010 10:57 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest , 5commentsChico was abandoned and needs a home. He is a pure bred chihuahua under a year old. Please let @cathymccaughan know if you or someone you know would like to give this dog a home.
5commentsWordPress 2.9 has arrived December 19, 2009 8:46 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Blog, Of Interest, Publishing, Software, Technology, WordPress , add a commentWordPress 2.9 includes built-in image editing and now videos can be embedded simply by putting the url of the video on its own line in the post with Oembed support and more. Update your WordPress blog soon.
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add a commentGrand Central No More December 11, 2009 10:55 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest , add a commentI was fortunate to receive an early invite to Grand Central. Unfortunately, this meant when it became Google Voice, I was stuck with my number unless I paid $10 which is fine because by the time I found out about the $10 I’m sure any number I’d want was taken. I also never took advantage of Grand Central for reasons I won’t get into. I am now very comfortable with Google Voice and am being to direct more of my calls through it.
If you used Grand Central, your old messages have remained available but that ends December 31st.
add a commentDear GrandCentral User (djuggler):
We’re writing to let you know that we will be closing down the GrandCentral website as of December 31, 2009. Get your messages while you can (if you want them).
All GrandCentral accounts were upgraded to Google Voice earlier this year, but since that time, you’ve still been able to log-in to your GrandCentral account and listen to old messages there. You will no longer be able to log-in to your GrandCentral account after December 31. Because of this, we strongly suggest downloading any messages or contacts that you want to keep before December 31.
We suggest you take action now to download any information you want to keep.
- The Google Voice Team
Juggling and Fireworks tomorrow July 2, 2009 1:07 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Daily Life, Health, Juggling, Of Interest , add a commentI will be juggling fire, knives, people, and other things at West Park Baptist Church’s annual fireworks show tomorrow from 7pm-9pm. West Park is on Middlebrook across from Fox Lonas. Hope to see you there!
add a commentWho Watches the Watchmen? June 30, 2009 1:23 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest, TV / Movies , 4comments 4commentsMy last juggling performance with my brother was 15 years ago June 25, 2009 8:42 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Health, Juggling, Of Interest , add a commentThe 20th Knoxville Kuumba Festival begins tonight at 5pm. The last time my brother and I did a juggling performance on stage was at Kuumba Festival roughly 15 years ago (I may be off a year more or less). I was wounded at the time with a splinted finger so much of the performance for me was done with one hand. They had a camera crew but didn’t start filming until the end of our performance. So if it’s truly been 15 years, does this mean my brother and I need a reunion tour? Or do we have to wait another 5 years?
add a commentCan you donate some antlers? June 22, 2009 12:40 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest, Philanthropy, Religion / Spirituality, Touchy Subjects , add a commentThe Center for Peace is in need of some new antlers for their sweat lodges. The Center for Peace is located in Seymour, TN and people travel from all over to visit.
We offer many opportunities, such as: Visionary Dances; Sweat Lodges; Fire Ceremonies; chanting/drumming gatherings; young people’s ceremonies and activities; Core Shamanism; Huna Shamanism; Vision Quests; teachings on drumming and working with fire; workshops on various topics such as numerology, fire walking, Druidic traditions, sound healing and chanting, shamanic studies, and many more; initiation ceremonies; supporting ceremonies in the local, regional, and international communities; and a safe, family-like environment to grow in. [Source, CenterforPeace.us]
If you have a set of antlers that could be used to say pick up a football and move it and are willing to donate them, they would be very useful to the Center for Peace.
I personally have attended several sweat lodges at the Center for Peace. Mostly recognized as a Native American tradition, non-Indian sweat lodges can be found in the fifth century BC. My personal experience has been that a sweat lodge is a ritual of spiritual cleansing not limited to a particular belief system or religion. The attendees has always been a diverse crowd religiously as well as professionally. I have met artisans, lawyers, philosophers, educators, land developers, environmental activists and others at the sweats. I believe the Center for Peace is yet another East TN treasure that few may know about. If you are so inclined, I highly encourage you to experience an activity at the Center for Peace.
add a commentJumpcut.com shutting down! May 21, 2009 9:33 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest , add a commentI had a bothersome email this morning alerting me that Jumpcut is closing its doors. Why was this bothersome? Mainly because I didn’t know what Jumpcut was nor did I realize I had an account…but sure enough I do!
Jumpcut is a place to make movies and interact with people. This is your personal home, where you can work with your stuff and see activity that is related to you. As you upload and interact with Jumpcut, it will fill up nicely. [Source, Jumpcut]
Here’s the email:
Dear Jumpcut user,
After careful consideration, we will be officially closing the Jumpcut.com site on June 15, 2009. This was a difficult decision to make, but it’s part of the ongoing prioritization efforts at Yahoo!
We have released a software utility that allows you to download the movies you created on Jumpcut to your computer. As well, you can now download your original assets. Please visit the download page at http://www.jumpcut.com/myhome/?subnav=download to get started.
Once you download your movies, you may choose to upload them to another site such as Flickr, which allows video uploads for short videos (90 seconds or less). You can find out more here: http://flickr.com/explore/video
Thanks for being a part of Jumpcut.
The Jumpcut Team
Read about Jumpcut.com’s history on Wikipedia.
add a commentKnoxville Overground Social Mixer Tomorrow! March 24, 2009 2:59 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest , add a commentTomorrow night let’s all get together in Market Square to checkout Knoxville Overground’s latest and have some real life social time.
Tomorrow on Wednesday March 25th at 7pm, Knoxville Overground will host a social mixer at 35 Market Square as well as provide tours of the 5,000 sq. ft. facility it hopes to convert into a micro-enterprise development center within the next few months.
Remember, downtown parking garages are free at 6pm (although someone recently commented that had changed to 7pm..unverified). For for information about the social mixer and tour, e-mail knoxvilleoverground@gmail.com. See more at KnoxViews.
add a commentSeeking Next Project March 19, 2009 8:26 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, CSS, ColdFusion, HTML, JavaScript, MS SQL, MySQL, Of Interest, PHP, Programming, Technology, jQuery , add a commentI am coming to the end of a project and have an opening in my schedule. My strengths are programming in PHP, ColdFusion, JavaScript and jQuery, CSS, and HTML. I most frequently work with MySQL or MS SQL but can work on most database platforms. Code I write validates and is W3C compliant. I can also write Section 508 compliant code. I carry a project from concept to production as project manager, independent developer, and/or project team member. In addition to custom original code, I work well with open source projects and APIs. I usually telecommute but am not adverse to working onsite or traveling. I am not an artist and typically hire a graphic artist to provide the design for each project. I enjoy WordPress customizations (but have not done custom work to either Reality Me or Domestic Psychology). Please send referrals or inquiries to jugger@gmail.com or call +1-865-898-7189. Thank you!
add a commentLatest Internet Nuisance March 19, 2009 7:15 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Communications, Of Interest, Security, Technology , 2commentsThis morning I received an email from two people who don’t normally send me email. Both emails were almost identical and inexplicable. One was sent to me while the other revealed the 87 or so email addresses it was sent to and appears to have been sent through gmail. I presume a worm, trojan or virus is sending this message to people’s complete address books. If you get one of these, you may want to let the send (not the entire mailing list) know that they need to scan their computer. Click more to see the email. (more…)
2commentsWhy yes I have heroes! And one is coming to Knoxville! March 5, 2009 9:05 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Daily Life, Humor, Of Interest, Philosophy, Theater , 1 comment so farMy heroes and role models center around comedians. The list of influences is huge including Red Fox, Steve Martin, Bill Cosby, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas…hold on…basically the SCTV and Saturday Night Live casts. I can narrow the list to four people: Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams. When I was around twelve years old, Robin Williams got me in a bunch of trouble when I did his "moisture heat seeking missile" routine that involved a lot of pelvic gyrations for some guests my parents were entertaining. I had no idea what I was doing or saying. The guests were rolling on the floor and my father was fuming. That was my first Carlos Mencia lesson: don’t perform other people’s material.
Robin Williams is coming to Knoxville on April 11th to the Civic Auditorium! There’s even a VIP Meet & Greet package available! Well, he may be coming to Knoxville. His doctor has advised him to skip four Florida scheduled shows due to recent heart surgery.
On August 20, 2007, Williams’ elder brother, Robert Todd Williams, died of complications from heart surgery performed a month earlier. [Source, Wikipedia, Robin Williams]
I wish I was still participating in the Red Cross’ FAST program or that I could justify a ticket. Maybe Robin Williams wants to give himself an intermission during the show and would like a juggler to come on stage with him!
1 comment so farGoing to Goodwill or you January 24, 2009 3:26 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Of Interest, Philosophy , 2commentsUpdate: All has been distributed but the metal recycling.
I don’t do Freecycle anymore. I got to feeling like I had simply become a supplier for professional yardsalers. I guess that isn’t bad in that stuff I don’t use anymore still ends up getting used by somebody but I’d rather it get to someone more directly. Additionally, the last few encounters with Freecyclers were a little creepy. They started shopping my driveway and house, "What about that? Are you using that anymore? Can I have your lawnmower? Do you want to give that motorcycle away? …"
I am planning a large trip to Goodwill. If someone wants to put any of this to use before I make my trip, I would certainly prefer you to have it. The list right now is:
a typewriter (the white one)
three 30 gallon bags of children’s clothing and miscellaneous toys- an old Graco portacrib (still functions and in used but decent shape)
- Gym bag of karate uniforms, belts, and pads that will fit a child between 8 and 12 years old
Playskool Busy Ball Popper (sans balls)
Evenflo Exersaucer (older model with no batteries and far simpler than today’s version)
Two older strollers- a metal framed toddler bed and mattress
a Fisher Price Intelli-table with Microsoft Smart Technology (it’s really cool)
Little Tikes Climb and Slide Playhouse
Mattel Backyardigans Music Sing ‘n Strum Guitar (this would be an excellent rebuild into a Wii Rockband guitar controller)
Separate from Goodwill, I’ll be making a donation to a metal recycler unless somone wants these:
2 aluminum server racks (they’ve been kept outside but still look good)- The metal frames of two all metal desks (minus wooden tops)
- a dead dryer that has been outside on the driveway
I’m out of time for the moment. Several more items will be added to the list and I’ll get some pictures uploaded. Want any of this, contact me. You can also Twitter @djuggler.
2commentsKSO Blogger Night – Tomorrow! January 14, 2009 11:34 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Music, Of Interest , add a commentIf you are a blogger and want to experience the wonderful Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, tomorrow night is Blogger Night at the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra! The ability to request tickets ends today at 2pm. (that’s 2 ½ hours from now!) Noah and I participated last year and had a wonderful time. There will be a reception afterward to meet the Maestro and musicians. The KSO simply asks that the bloggers give a review be it good or bad. 50 tickets were available. I do not know how many bloggers responded.
add a commentThe deadline for emailing Stephanie is January 14 at 2:00 p.m. [Source, Frank Murphy, rock me Amadeus]
