The attached sound file is for Dan Gordon on the esteemed occasion of his birthday. I got this MP3 on my birthday from my friend, classical composer and all-around awesome guy, Jerod Tate.

On running days, Dave packs his lunch which he says does three things: 1) It helps him save money. Rather than spending ten dollars at a deli 2) His lunches are healthier than restaurant fare; and, 3) Eating from his desk allows him the time he needs on the YMCA treadmill. “My sack lunch is a time saver, a money saver and a life saver,” said Dave.

It is a sad day for the knife world. Knife maker, pioneer, inventor and all-around great guy Blackie Collins dies today in a motorcycle accident. Meyerco’s VP Mike Manrose announced the unfortunate accident in an email today:

[NPR radio version] It’s a Living: Mike Jones, videographer. The Journal Record’s New Media Managing Editor Dave Rhea talks with film maker and entrepreneur Mike Jones, owner of Scissortail Creative in Oklahoma City who explains how he made the leap from freelancer to production company owner.

Jens Pulver: DRIVEN is an intimate documentary about a journey of struggles and triumphs of the MMA champion. The film details Jens past, present and future as he prepares for his comeback fight. Screening at deadCENTER Friday, June 10th 5:30pm at Harkins Theater.

Print, television, radio.

There are a set number of elements to a story, but there are many choices regarding presentation. Here I explain how I set about telling the same story three different ways.

The future is bright for those of us who live and breathe new media. Every sector needs a great website and the ability to quickly & efficiently deliver information. Every industry needs a great communicator who also knows site architecture. If you can write well and speak comfortably in public, that is just icing on the cake.

I asked my social media professional friends to weigh in on predictions for 2011. I heard “local focus, easier video, more mobile, niche segmentation …”

What do you think? Don’t just sit there with that dopey look on your face. Weigh in on the conversation!

It appears that Leo’s BBQ is open again. Thanks to Hop Hopkin’s posting a pic of his lunch on Facebook and Patrick’s sharp eye and quick shout-out via Twitter, I am happy to announce that Leo’s is again open for business!

I caught some video of the 2010 lunar eclipse. Admittedly, this video is not great NASA capture and will not get an Emmy! Lol. But if you didn’t see it, here she blows!