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Written by Michael Swengel on February 28, 2010
If you are hit with a "505 Internal Server Error" page while browsing this site, hit the back button and reload the page. Something is up with GoDaddy and the hosting configuration. Hopefully we'll have it worked out within the next 48 hours. Everything should work fine except for the occasional error message. Please be patient. ...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 27, 2010
As of today, you now have the option to receive email updates from TrueSongMedia.com Use the form below to sign up. ...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 27, 2010
Blender 2.5 (now version 2.5.1) includes a beautiful smoke simulation engine. This engine allows for the simulation of highly-realistic smoke and fire. This new version of Blender is giving professional plugins like FumeFX a run for their money. (Note: I did not create these videos.) Blender 2.5 is currently available as an open alpha. This means it is not yet complet...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 26, 2010
After careful consideration, I have decided to accept applications for other authors to post to TrueSongMedia.com In order to be considered for a position, please fill out this form. You will hear back from me within one business week. Authors will be paid a portion of revenues generated by ads on the site....
Written by Michael Swengel on February 25, 2010
Development on the groundbreaking Blender 2.5 has progressed considerably since my initial Blender 2.5 post. Blender 2.5 Alpha 1 has been released. This is an update of 2.5 Alpha 0, the first testing release. The Blender 2.5 roadmap includes a series of six releases: culminating in the release of Blender 2.6 in mid 2010. The releases are as follows: Alpha 0: First testing release Alpha 1 ...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 25, 2010
With millions of sites on the Internet, it can be difficult to pull readers to yours. It's helpful to establish yourself as something of an expert in the writing community - as a go-to person. Plan your writing throughly You probably recall your gradeschool teachers telling you: “Plan, then write.” This tip makes good sense. Planning your writing allows you to form a logical structure that is...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 23, 2010
10 out of 10 people die. That's 100%. You are part of the ultimate statistic. No one can say how long he has left. Proverbs 27:1 says "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth." None of us is guaranteed even one more day. The question is: Where will you go when you die? Heaven or Hell? You can know. Do you? ...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 9, 2010
The next installment in the Ubuntu Linux saga is due out in April. It is code named Lucid Lynx. Ubuntu 10.04 is an LTS (long term support) release - meaning it will be officially supported for three years on desktops and five years on servers. My tests with the current alpha version show a greatly improved boot time over that of 9.10 Karmic. For this coming release, the Ubuntu team wants to cut...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 2, 2010
For a limited time, Classics - a collection of classic books in a very attractive package - is available at no charge in the App Store. The Classics app provides a beautiful reading interface - including the ability to jump to a chapter and place bookmarks. With Classics, users get the following books (FREE): Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass Robinson Crusoe The Jungle Book...
Written by Michael Swengel on February 2, 2010
As of today, Apple has released iPhone OS 3.1.3. This update is for all models of the iPhone and all models of the iPod Touch. NOTE: If your device is jailbroken and/or unlocked, DO NOT UPDATE to firmware 3.1.3. This update WILL break your baseband. To update your device to iPhone OS 3.1.3: Connect your iPhone / iPod Touch to iTunes. Select your device in the iTunes sidebar. Click 'U...
