tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871251879938475762024-03-08T06:59:29.475-07:00Tyler says...Find me at tdhurst.comTyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-86263538753390941122012-06-17T10:12:00.001-07:002012-06-17T10:12:14.765-07:00Where have all the jobs gone?<div class='posterous_autopost'>I've been reading about factory (desk jobs with large corporations are essentially the same thing) workers with six-figure salaries writing to their legislature bitching about how their lives are curtailed because they can no longer afford their lifestyle. <p /> Factory workers. People who have either been replaced by robots, unskilled, low-paid workers or had their positions deemed unnecessary because they were. <p /> It's not just immigration that's "stealing" jobs, it's modernization, the end of the industrial age and people's (especially baby boomers) unwillingness to learn new skills. <p /> I've never had a job longer than 18 months straight, went without health insurance most of my 20s and still don't have a normal, corporate job, but I pay my bills, didn't buy a house I couldn't afford and have minimal credit card debt. <p /> I'm sorry the American Dream didn't work out for everyone, but the idea of a big house, 2-3 kids, an SUV, boat and blanket health insurance in exchange for pushing buttons 40-50 hours a week was no more than temporary. <p /> The most successful cities now are ones that have open borders, trade and accept all kinds of lifestyles, from the KKK to gay couples. <br />The world changed while you had your heads down on the assembly line, people. Had you looked up once in a while, you may have noticed you were fueling the machine that ultimately led to your demise. While I don't fault you, as I know most of you were providing for people like me, there's just no way we can blame outsiders for this mess we're in. <p /> People like me are willing to teach others, that's why I'm part of places like Gangplank. But we have to be met halfway.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-42458591497988539472012-06-16T14:00:00.001-07:002012-06-16T14:00:19.148-07:00Help Me Help Writers Get Published<div class='posterous_autopost'>Melissa Giovagnoli-Wilson, a colleague of mine during <a href="http://tdhurst.com/dominoproject">The Domino Project</a>, is applying for a Grant for $250,000 being offered by Chase and Living Social. <p />She will use the grant to provide affordable ongoing, high quality social media training and book publishing support to all--especially entrepreneurs, small businesses, senior citizen and students. <p />Over the past 25 years she has donated thousands of dollars and thousands of hours to help professionals, entrepreneurs and young people from 12 to 29 get affordable social media and networking training. She has donated time and money to help groups like: the YMCA, YWCA, United Way, Scholarship Chicago, University of Dreams and dozens of young professionals. <p />To be chosen as a finalist for it she must have 250 votes by June 30th 11:59pm EST. Will you please help? You need a Facebook account and then:<p />1. Go to: <a href="https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com">missionsmallbusiness.com</a> <br />2. Go to the bottom on the right side and click on Sign in with Facebook if you have a Facebook account and if you don’t, click on LOGIN and SUPPORT <br />3. In the window that appears where it says business name type in: Networlding Publishing. Please be sure to capitalize "N" in Networlding and the "P" in Publishing. <br />4. The city is Chicago and the state is IL<br /><p /><div>Thanks in advance. Pass it on, please!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-81089342428903068482012-02-17T09:57:00.001-07:002012-02-17T09:57:06.397-07:00Cities versus Suburbs Panel TONIGHT!<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>I'll be on a panel tonight discussing benefits of cities and suburbs and I'll be on the suburbs side (surprised? Me too).</p> <p>Want to hear from talented architects, LEED-savvy designers, socialities and some loudmouth with a blog? See you at 1007 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix AZ 85007 at <a href="http://www.edge-industries.com/Home_Page.html">Edge Industries</a> office.</p> <p>We start at 6pm, and we'll go until we're all talked out.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/pFnIJcpxlehwrrwvtzBbvpCtpHJnpeDvDfIfzFdbgrvxobjFJnDgpGqoilmc/396381_10101167794851651_10038034_64258577_817207791_n.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="396381_10101167794851651_10038034_64258577_817207791_n" height="647" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-17/pFnIJcpxlehwrrwvtzBbvpCtpHJnpeDvDfIfzFdbgrvxobjFJnDgpGqoilmc/396381_10101167794851651_10038034_64258577_817207791_n.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-60239318440365127862012-02-08T14:17:00.001-07:002012-02-08T14:17:53.161-07:00Body Composition Challenge with Vin Vallejo of Pro Fitness AZ, Day 16<div class='posterous_autopost'>Day 16 of 60. Crap. <p /> I'm currently on Day 3 of a four-day trip to Portland and I can't honestly say I have any real idea what my daily caloric count has been. While I have been using LoseIt every time I eat, the restaurants that I've eaten at don't have nutrition information, for I've done a lot of guessing. I also haven't been keeping track of my walking (estimated about 15-17 miles so far) because I've walked everywhere. Well, that is when I wasn't waiting at a bus stop shivering (that's exercise, right?). <p /> But I'm not TOO worried. A long look in the mirror this morning made me feel a ton better, as when I stand up, I don't look nearly as overweight as I feel. My gut doesn't hang, my pecs don't sag (much) and my legs are muscly. All good things, yes? <br />Totally, until I remembered something about two kinds of fat, the kind that we see on potbellies that's outside our organs and the (sub-cutaneous?) stuff that's far more dangerous. <p /> I have lots of that second kind, so while I may LOOK in shape when I stand up, a quick turn or bend over produces far more chub than I'd like. Right now I'm leaning back in my chair because I don't like my gut pressing against my belt buckle (though I don't have a cool LEGO belt buckle like Jason Newlin) and THAT'S what I want to lose. <p /> God damn this apple pie is good. But I digress. <p /> First weigh in is on Friday. I've ran two miles once and played tennis three times in the past two weeks, so I don't expect any muscle gain, but I bet I've lost a few pounds. <p /> And I feel better. My pants fit better. My belt doesn't pinch as much. THAT'S the most important part.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-5963528202335758322012-02-04T12:45:00.001-07:002012-02-04T12:45:24.915-07:00Tebow as Madden '13 cover boy?<div class='posterous_autopost'>As much as video game, movie and TV producers would like to believe they are a driving force behind pop culture, they are nothing of the sort. Each of the most popular ones, the ones that evens fan outside the genre respect (i.e.,I don't have to read all the Harry Potter novels to appreciate the impact and quality of the series), stand for something more. <p /> Friends was about Gen X growing up in the perspective of how we all think they did. <p /> Iron Man was a movie about how private war contractors know better than the public government. <p /> Sports are about the endless struggle between the rich and the poor, only on the field/court/arena, the poor have somewhat of a chance. <p /> Video games are a reflection of our inner-most desires and a portal into which we control our lives, in every relevant detail contextual to the game being played. <p /> The best ones are art. The Wire is art. Tron is (visual) art. Madden is art. <p /> Madden is like clockwork. Every year they release a slightly improved game incorporating the latest trends in both football and videos games. Its covers serves as awards to deserving players, those who are recognized by more than their number or position: it rewards the personalities. <p /> You can't tell me that watching Tim Tebow isn't fun. You can't tell me that even non-football fans love a close game. You can't tell me that as annoying as tebowing is, it's the one thing I'll remember about this season. Hell, it's the one thing I'll remember about the NFL for the past few years. <p /> What better honor could we bestow than featuring a tebowing Tim Tebow on the Madden '13 cover? <br />I'd buy it. Maybe play the game, too. <p /> #TebowForMadden13</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-6424288144075875292012-02-01T11:43:00.001-07:002012-02-01T11:43:57.016-07:00Body Composition Challenge with Vin Vallejo at Pro Fitness AZ, Day 10<div class='posterous_autopost'>I think I'm on Day 10. Either way, it's the middle of the second week and I still haven't exercised yet, unless you count the two, 30-ish minutes walks I took with the dog this week (I don't count those as real exercise for me). <p /> Regardless, calorie counting as per Chubster's recommendation is going pretty well. Cool to realize how much I really put away per day, as well as finally understand how bad tortilla chips are for you. The cool thing about calorie counting is that I can eat ANYTHING, as long as I'm willing to count and accept it. I even had two cookies last night! <p /> Oh, and marinated chicken is FANTASTIC. Katie has declared me to be the chicken preparer forever after I nailed the last two meals. <p /> I realized yesterday that my snacking is more of a habit than a hunger thing (obvious, I know), which makes it easier to stop when I want to. Lots of water, lots of veggies and no microwave popcorn, except for the Tender White handfuls I shared with Katie and the Lewises last night. <p /> Progress, yo.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-36766609433722748122012-01-29T12:53:00.001-07:002012-01-29T12:53:08.764-07:00Body Composition Challenge with Pro Fitness AZ, Day Whenever<div class='posterous_autopost'>Whatever I'm doing isn't working. <br />When people smoke too many cigarettes and want to stop, they can without long-term side effects. <p /> When people find that alcohol is ruining their life, they can also stop without any long-term side effects. <p /> I know, for me, that moderation for these kind of substances doesn't work. When I had one smoke, I wanted another. When I was kinda drunk, I wanted nothing more than to be drunker. <p /> Now that I've given up both of those, my next task would seem easy. But try as I have thus far, losing weight if tough, but not for the reasons I thought. <p /> You see, I eat pretty well. Turkey ham, spinach, egg whites and cottage cheese for breakfast, nuts for snacks, sugar-free jello for sweets, chicken breast with veggies for lunch, some air-popped popcorn for snacks. Limited soda (less than one per day) and zero bread, pasta or much of anything resembling heavy carbs. <p /> My problem isn't WHAT I eat. It's how much. And I eat far, far too much. <p /> Thanks to Martin Cizmar's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547559348/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tdhurstsays-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0547559348">Chubster: A Hipster's Guide to Losing Weight While Staying Cool</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=tdhurstsays-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0547559348" border="0" height="1" alt="" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, I've finally figured out how many calories I burn just being alive and doing normal things like walking around. (just over 2500). <br />And with the Harris Benedict Equation, I've ascertained that most days, thanks to my physical activity, I burn between 2907 (1-3 days of weight lifting and running per week) and 3277 calories (3-5 days of exercise) per day. <p /> In fact, for most of the past five months, I've burned right around 3100 calories per day while I trained for the Tough Mudder. <p /> In that time, I've not gone down a pant size, noticed no difference in the size of my gut, still notice how large shirts are accentuate both my shoulders and belly and pray every morning before I look in the mirror that my pecs won't be saggy. <p /> While I'm reasonably certain I HAVE gained some muscle (remember, it weighs more than fat), there's just no way someone with my level of physical activity should not steadily lose weight unless they were eating at least 3000 calories per day. <p /> As much as I loathe to admit this, and those who know me will know why, Martin Cizmar is right. Calorie counting is absolutely the way to go here. Regardless of what I eat, I simply can't lose any fat unless I burn more than I take in. <p /> Time to use the Lose It app for more than a day, even if it takes forever to log meals. I have to find out (I know microwave popcorn late at night and third helpings of quinoa, veggies and chicken are involved) where in the hell all these calories come from. <p /> Also, I have a 17" neck. WTF, man.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-34834365515902425602012-01-27T21:13:00.001-07:002012-01-27T21:13:40.220-07:00Body Composition Challenge, Day 4<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>Who knew food affected your mood?</p> <p>No Diet Coke, no popcorn and no...extrasensory enhancements make life a whole lot less fuzzy.</p> <p>Is that a good thing?</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-84989166011944570702012-01-27T10:21:00.001-07:002012-01-27T10:21:27.102-07:00Body Composition Challenge, Day 3<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><em>Thanks to the magic of the internet, I wrote and published this yesterday.</em></p> <p>The toughest part by far in losing weight isn't working out regularly, it's not eating the right food and it's not even giving up soda. It's eating LESS food.</p> <p>I work from home, where something to munch on is always available. I'm used to snacking multiple times a day instead of eating three large meals, but my problem is still quantity. When I was training for tough mudder, I easily put away 3500ish calories per day. This amount, coupled with my exercise, was enough to keep my weight even.</p> <p>But because I'm not recovering from ingrown toenail surgery on both big toes, working out isn't really an option. Yes, I realize my arms aren't broken and there is a ton of stuff that I can do that won't affect my toes, but what I'm most concerned about is my body's ability to heal quickly. I don't want to be sore AND hurt, so I'm trying to offset my lack of exercise in the gym with more dog walking, more movement during the day and less food.</p> <p>The food thing has been tough so far. My regular breakfast of turkey ham, egg whites, spinach and a little hash browns is going fine, as is my morning snack (protein/banana shake) and my lunch of chicken, spinach and whatever else I can find is super.</p> <p>But then late afternoon comes around and I find myself craving popcorn, something sweet and something to keep me not bored.</p> <p>Only two diet cokes for the past two weeks, though. And no microwave popcorn this week. Progress!</p> <p>Also, did you know that pineapple has a ton of calories? Lots. Look it up.</p> <p>Pictured below is Liberty Market's Western Scramble. I ordered it with meat and eggs only, ate the fruit and covered everything in salsa. No biscuit for me. Not a calorie-lite meal, but it tasted fantastic and wasn't terrible for me.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Liberty_market_western_scramble" height="375" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-27/lwadEBreaaHnAqypplwxohGmbbwxrrBiHkBeikzyEwyzIzBIloIkyHxHJhHj/Liberty_Market_Western_Scramble.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-57379568517808504782012-01-25T21:37:00.001-07:002012-01-25T21:37:27.941-07:00Body Composition Challenge, Day 2<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>At this time last year, I was already wishing I hadn't said yes to training with Vin Vallejo. I had puked my first day.</p> <p>My first day.</p> <p>My second day wasn't going a whole lot better when I realized that Vin would like not make me puke again, so I did the work.</p> <p>This year, I don't have access to the same training. While I am four pounds lighter and much stronger, I'm also recovering from ingrown toenail surgery - on both big toes - making working out of any kind difficult.</p> <p>Then I figured it was finally time to make better food decisions. I resisted the urge to chow down on Diet Coke and microwave popcorn and opted for cucumbers and mixed seeds instead.</p> <p>I'm hungry, but that will go away. Starting p90x tomorrow, provided my toes can handle it. If not, I'll still head to the gym at my place and lift some upper body.</p> <p>The food part is the hardest thing.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-49028694130820041752012-01-24T10:05:00.001-07:002012-01-24T10:05:51.489-07:005th Annual Pro Fitness AZ Body Composition Challenge Starts Today<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Photo-1" height="500" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-24/mBvxzIaGcleFnharaorbxbyGpnvucFEbpvJIekuJHFBuxvuvipHqaCssBJuh/photo-1.JPG.scaled500.jpg" width="297" /> </div> Last year, I got stronger.</p> <p>This year, I'm going to win.</p> <p>I'll be posting daily updates here under the tag 'bodycomp', with weekly updates at tdhurst.com.</p> <p>My goals are a mix of endurance and strength.</p> <p>Here are my starting measurements:</p> <p>Neck: 16.5"</p> <p>Shoulder: 50.5"</p> <p>Chest: 45"</p> <p>Waist: 42"</p> <p>Hips: 44"</p> <p>Biceps: 14.5"</p> <p>Forearms: 11.5"</p> <p>Right quad: 20.5"</p> <p>Left quad: 21"</p> <p>Right calf: 15.5"</p> <p>Left calf: 16"</p> <p>Weight: 219 lbs</p> <p>Body fat: 26.7%</p> <p>I'd like to be around 190 lbs, but that's not a hard goal. Being heavy isn't the same as being fat, but I do know that I feel good playing sports at around that weight.</p> <p>I'd also like to drop to 34" waist jeans, because they hang better and look more streamlined that the 36" ones I currently wear.</p> <p>My first few days will start off easy as I recover from ingrown toenail surgery on both big toes, but by week 2 I expect to be running or lifting every single day. I'll also update my struggle ridding myself of Diet Coke and slowly replacing everything I drink but coffee (black) and water with tea.</p> <p>Day 1 has begun. You ready for this?</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-71141905341178845362012-01-17T18:07:00.001-07:002012-01-17T18:07:42.379-07:00SOPA and PIPA<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>MPAA-</div><p />Hey, your business model is broken. That sucks. Millions of people with skills that are no longer necessary are pretty pissed, too.<p /><div>Draconian, blanket legislation isn't the answer to anyone's problems.<p /><br /><div> <div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div style=""><div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><b>Tyler Hurst</b><p />|<p /><a href="http://tdhurst.com">http://tdhurst.com</a> | 253-234-4032</div><p /></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-77483578374172710332011-12-15T09:55:00.001-07:002011-12-15T09:55:45.269-07:00What kind of idiot celebrity writes a newsletter from his smartphone in the back of a car? Louis C.K.<div class='posterous_autopost'><i>From Louis C.K. Fucking love it.</i><p /><div>Hi. This is LOuie. It seriously is me. Im even going to leave<br />the O stuipdly capatalized because who would pay an intern to do<br />that?? Okay so you bought the thing with my fat face on it and<br />you clicked the button that said i could email you. And i know<br />that now you are thinking "aw shit. Why'd i let this guy into my<br />life this way?". Well dont worry. Because i really swear it that<br />i wont bug you. I will not abuse this privalage of having your<br />email. You wont hear from me again... Probably, unless i have<br />something new to offer you. The reason i'm writing now, in the<br />back of a car taking me to the Tonight Show set, is to let you<br />know that as of now there is some new and cool stuff on my site,<br />related to Live at the Beacon Theater. Theres a thing where you<br />can download and print a dvd box cover and label so you can burn<br />and make your own dvd of the video. And theres a new option where<br />you can gift the special to as many people as you want (for 5<br />bucks each) and they'll get a nice gifty email from you with a<br />link to the video.<p />Also, some of you may know, i recently made a statement (that<br />sounds so dumb. Like i'm the president or something) about how the<br />video has been doing online. Im pasting it in here below in case<br />you missed it.<p />Lastly I'm planning to put some more outtakes of the show on<br />youtube and i think i will put one on the site that is only<br />available for free to you folks on this list, who bought the<br />thing and opted in. But dont hold me to that because really i<br />just thought of it and typed it.<p />Okay well please have a happy rest of the year and more happy<br />years after that. And please even have been happy in your past. <br />What?<p />Thanks again for giving me 5 dollars. I bought 3 cokes with it.<p />Regards. Sincerely, Actually,<p />Louis<br /><p /><p /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
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twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-2286300878689342002011-10-11T09:55:00.001-07:002011-10-11T09:55:54.383-07:00test post<div class='posterous_autopost'></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-47906194514199463322011-10-11T09:25:00.001-07:002011-10-11T09:25:48.823-07:00It's PodcampAZ 2011 time!<div class='posterous_autopost'>Expertly written post by Dani Cutler- <p /> By now you’ve seen <a href="http://podcampaz.org/speakers/" title="Amazing PodcampAZ Speaker List!" target="_blank">the awesome speaker line up</a> we have planned for this year’s PodcampAZ. So much awesome we really don’t know how to contain it- and we can’t! Nor do we want to!<a href="http://podcampaz.org/wp-content/uploads/MeganEnloe-crowd21.jpg"><img title="MeganEnloe-crowd2" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-344" src="http://podcampaz.org/wp-content/uploads/MeganEnloe-crowd21-300x295.jpg" height="295" alt="" width="300" /></a> <p /> But have you seen the little link that says “<a href="http://podcampaz.org/register/" title="Register For PodcampAZ!" target="_blank">Register</a>”? No? Well, you should head there now and get yourself all signed up to attend this year’s PodcampAZ. You will be glad you did- especially because we can confirm some awesome names speaking that weekend! <a href="http://podcampaz.org/2011/08/evo-terra/" title="Evo Terra" target="_blank">Evo Terra,</a> the fabulous <a href="http://podcampaz.org/2011/09/amydonohue/" title="Amy Donohue" target="_blank">Amy Donohue</a>, and we even have some local TV news fame speaking- 3-TV’s <a href="http://podcampaz.org/2011/10/carey-pena/" title="Carey Pena" target="_blank">Carey Pena</a>! Who would want to miss that? I know I wouldn’t. That’s why I registered, and you should too. Right now! <p /> Make sure you check back on Friday- because that is when the final schedule will be set in stone and you can plan your two days of awesome accordingly. <p /> PodcampAZ is also too good to keep to yourself, so definitely tell a friend. Or five of them! <a href="http://podcampaz.org/register/" title="You've registered by now, right?" target="_blank">Register now</a> for PodcampAZ 2011, November 12 &13th! <p /> Now go register!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-26182494354890191512011-09-30T15:11:00.001-07:002011-09-30T15:11:33.768-07:00Fitness goal for the next three days<div class='posterous_autopost'>MeYouHealth is group of healthy minded individuals who partake in daily challenges that seek to improve their overall health and well being. <p /> Today's challenge was to write down a fitness goal for the next three days and this is what popped in my head: <p /> Jump over a heavily fortified fence. I need to do this to get into the Chandler police equipment and evidence locker and see their loot. <p /> I have to jump 3+ feet, pull myself up, balance on a six-inch wide lip (so as to not set off the motion detectors) and then leap across what looks like a few feet of razor wire. <p /> A standing leap my do it, but I have to keep my weight forward to make sure I don't catch on the razor wire, which may reduce my leaping distance. <p /> Maybe I'll throw something rubber over the wire. Or maybe pogo jump over the wall instead. <p /> Will keep you posted.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-4548132393686435492011-09-08T19:28:00.001-07:002011-09-08T19:28:12.746-07:00I've always wanted to write a book...<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>...and publish it and be successful and do Q&A sessions like the Rooster Teeth guys do at PAX. </p> <p>I've written some short-novel length stuff, but nothing complete yet.</p> <p>But until then, I'd sure as hell like to see others succeed.</p> <p>Teel of Modern Evil is helping a South African author turn a book of poetry into a printed piece. They need $330 to do it.</p> <p>I gave $10. Won't you, too?</p> <p><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modernevil/unspecified-a-poetry-book-hoping-for-a-print-editi">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modernevil/unspecified-a-poetry-book-hopi...</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-41518565464310977182011-08-23T19:26:00.001-07:002011-08-23T19:26:37.886-07:00Mad Men walk-on for Morgan! Vote now!<div class='posterous_autopost'>I like Morgan.<p /><div>Also, she's kinda perfect for Mad Men. </div><p /><div>She sent this to me earlier today, so DO WHAT SHE SAYS and no one will get hurt.</div><p /><div><i>I hope this finds you all well. I’m writing because I’ve entered a contest to win a walk-on role on the TV show Mad Men, and in order to win, I need a LOT of votes! All you have to do is go to this link<a href="http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/browse/detail/45a01f14a72736620760ec0d479cbbb30dda28cd">http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/browse/detail/45a01f14a72736620760ec0d479cbbb30dda28cd</a> and click the “vote” button next to my photo. The first time requires that you create a login, but it only takes a minute and doesn’t result in any junk email. You’re allowed to vote once every 24 hours. The contest ends September 25 and I think I really have a chance at winning with your help!<p /> Please consider forwarding this to your own contacts; it would really mean a lot to me. Retweets and Facebook posts are much appreciated as well. If I can return the favor in any way, i.e., if anyone else needs nominations or votes for another contest, please let me know.<p /> Thanks so much everyone! </i></div><p /><div>Get to voting!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-22678695529945120692011-06-20T14:52:00.001-07:002011-06-20T14:52:38.882-07:00Brian Clark's life story?<div class='posterous_autopost'>The details of my life are quite inconsequential.... very well, where do i begin? <br />My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium with low grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. <br />My mother was a fifteen year old French prostitute named Chloe with webbed feet. <br />My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. <br />My childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When I was insolent I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds- pretty standard really. At the age of twelve I received my first scribe. <br />At the age of fourteen a Zoroastrian named Vilma ritualistically shaved my testicles. <br />There really is nothing like a shorn scrotum... it's breathtaking- I highly suggest you try it.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-57229791074920729472011-06-20T09:36:00.001-07:002011-06-20T09:36:35.216-07:00We're meeting tomorrow!<div class='posterous_autopost'>Another week, another StorytellersAZ meeting. Show up at 7pm (Gangplank) to be on the podcast or get there at 7:30 to participate in the rest. <p /> We'll talk long-form writing, how to create ideas from nothing and what physical fitness has to do with creativity. <p /> Tell your friends?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-24937526518293693182011-06-13T09:38:00.001-07:002011-06-13T09:38:50.111-07:00Star Wars prequels<div class='posterous_autopost'>What if Darth Maul survived the first movie? <p /> What if the Emperor ordered Darth Maul to kill the Jedi younglings, and Anakin tried to stop him, but was injured? <p /> Then Obi Wan swooped in, killed Darth Maul, but in doing so, accidentally injured Padme? <p /> Then Anakin freaks out, blames Obi Wan for what he thinks is Padme's death, but Obi Wan defeats him? <p /> Padme dies, Anakin gets angry and the rest of the film goes on. <p /> It's better.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-2245875896893563372011-05-25T09:30:00.001-07:002011-05-25T09:30:27.962-07:00Don't Sell Me Bro (guest starring me)<div class='posterous_autopost'>I have trouble selling what I do. I'm not sure if it's a lack of confidence that what I do is valuable (it's easy for me, but only because I have lots of practice), have an issue asking people for money (highly likely) or I just don't like talking to people (unlikely), but I've never been a great salesman.<p /><div>When Conrey and Cooke offered me some quick sales training on their <a href="http://bit.ly/lnOV9m">Don't Sell Me Bro podcast,</a> I jumped right on it.</div><p /><div>Excellent tips and a few pointers that I'm still using. My biggest lesson?</div><p /><div>Ask for the sale. Never going to happen unless you ask.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
twitter.com/tdhurst</div>Tyler Hursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062594151216900760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487125187993847576.post-46895286162035850562011-05-09T12:30:00.001-07:002011-05-09T12:30:39.469-07:00Very proud today<div class='posterous_autopost'>There are times in my life that I am completely, totally and absolutely both proud of myself and the people that I know. While I frequently make do with arrogance and bravado, this time it's the most humble form of pride that I know.<p /><div>A friend sent this yesterday: </div><p /><div><b>"Short and sweet: I finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up because of you. Thanks for that. Keep doing what you do."</b></div><p /><div>I did nothing to directly help my buddy, but I'm damn happy that I assisted.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://tdhurst.com
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