April 27th, 2008
Here is the famed ActionScript 3.0 Diagram poster that’s been floating around the net. I just finished teaching on of the best Brush Up Courses I have ever had and I promised that I would post this on my blog so here it goes.
ActionScript 3.0 Diagram
This poster has saved my life more than a few times. I had the poster printed in wide format and then mounted it to black poster board. It’s fairly large but still portable.
Tags: ActionScript 3.0, Diagram, Flash, poster
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April 22nd, 2008

Well I made it through day one of practice. I’ve never hit anybody in full pads before. Honestly, it was like a blur then the whistle blew and I got up and did it again. If I had to grade myself today on tackling I would give me an F. I didn’t wrap my arms around the guy well enough. But there is always next time. Something to work on in deed.
The image above was right before I got my bell run on my 3rd time around. It’s good to have that out of the way. The other stuff I did pretty well. I’m used to the conditioning aspect, but the live drills will take me some time and experience.
The team was pretty focused and for a bunch of guys paying to play football I really wouldn’t have it another way.
I got my first assignment today and I’ll be playing Defensive Back. I ran with the DBacks on some live drills. It was pretty cool I must say. I really hope to improve and make some real contributions. As I sit and type this out with a beat up body and a slight headache I really got to give it to the pros for being able to wake up every day and do this on purpose. It’s a rush, but there’s not doubt that your body pays for it.
Tags: Football
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April 22nd, 2008
Today is my first practice for the PA Warhawks! That’s right I’m playing football and I’m stoked. We are a semi-pro team that is looking to win the championship this year. Our team is in it’s 3rd year and under the helm of Coach Sepp. I’ve been very impressed at the team and staff he has assembled for the upcoming 2008 season.
Our training camp starts today at PTI field and our games will be played at Joe Walton Stadium located on the campus of Robert Morris University. So you guys better come out and cheer us on. Tickets are inexpensive ($10) for a fun day at the stadium with your family.
I don’t know what I’ll be playing yet, but I’m looking to contribute in any way I can. Today I’m going out for Wide Receiver, a little ambitious but I’m going for it anyway.
I’ll be posting the game schedule when it is finalized. Our first game is Saturday May 31, st at 400pm. I hope to see you there. In the mean time wish me luck.
Tags: Football, Sports, Training Camp, Warhawks
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April 13th, 2008

Although the Jim Dandies have played their last show I’m going to continue to host open mic night at Affogato. It was a great ride and truly the end of an era. Other music projects are around the corner like The Haunted Lunchbox.
In honor of our last show I wrote a song in a Jim Dandies style as a gift to my band mates and fans out there. It’s called “Last Show” and you can hear it at the mySpace page JoshSagerMusic.
Tags: Affogato, Jim Dandies, joshsagermusic, Open Mic Night, The Haunted Lunchbox
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March 30th, 2008

I am a big fan of Pittsburgh’s own Nathan Mazur. His illustrations are amazing and his latest works featured at the Zombo Gallery in Lawerenceville are adorably disturbing. Never before have I had a soft spot for ear wigs and eyelash mites, but the Wee Beasties have challenged my tastes for parasites and little gross things with more eyes and legs than me.
Nathan’s work will be featured until April 5th at the Zombo Gallery and the Jim Dandies are playing the closing reception.
Tags: Bugs, Illustration, Music, Nathan Mazur, Wee Beasties, Zombo Gallery
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March 21st, 2008

Wednesday the 26th I’ll be playing this great little coffee shop called Amani on the north side. I’ll be doing roughly a 2 hour set. So come on out have some coffee and enjoy the rockn’.
Tags: Amani, Josh Sager, Music
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March 11th, 2008

It’s like the softer side of sears.
Tags: Jim Dandies, Music, St. Patty's Day
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March 9th, 2008

The Jim Dandies are playing a benefit shot this evening at the Creative Treehouse to benefit the Invisible Children organization. There’s going to be food and for purchase artwork. Ohh and of course some hard rockn!
I hope to see you there tonight. And for you Jim Dandies fans, I’ve got a special move all lined up for this evening so look for it!
Tags: Creative Treehouse, Jim Dandies, Music
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March 3rd, 2008
Today is my birthday and to celebrate I’ve created an AIR application that uses the Flickr api and grabs all of my birthday related photos.
Online Version
Downloadable AIR Application
Tags: Adobe AIR, Birthday, Flash, Flickr API
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February 29th, 2008

In honor of AIR being released this week. I’m currently working on converting one of my mp3 players into an AIR app that I can drag music into. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.
Tags: Adobe, Air, Flash, mp3 player
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