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Link to my resume in PDF format:

Ted McElwee Resume - November 2008

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Awesome Fun!

Sunrise in the Ojai Valley.

Nice Black Belt Candidate belt, if I do say so myself. :)

In July and August of 2003, and amazing adventure began...

A journey spanning 10,000 miles across America, from San Francisco to Maine -- and back. A cross-country adventure, by motorcycle. They left as two young pups. They came back a Man, and his Dog...

• North America by Motorcycle with my Dog Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Some interesting trip stats off the top of my head:
• total miles: just under 10,000 by about 23 miles. So 10,000! w00000t!!
• Total trip time: 32 days
• Total Cost for Hotels, campsites, or a place to sleep: $0 ! I didn't pay for a place to sleep the entire trip. Camping, a guest, or crashing next to the bike at night the whole way.
• Number of tires used: front 1 (original), Rear 2, and need to change it again
• Number of actual, certifiable near-death experiences: 3
• Number of mechanical breakdowns: 1
• Number of mechanics who worked on my bike: 4
• Number of people who helped me or befriended me: 30+
• Number of times I started to ride off without checking to make sure Sierra's crate was fully zipped: 3
• Number of of times I declared "This is definitely to most beautiful sunset!": 11
• Avg miles per gallon: ~32ish
• Top speed: 100mph
• Number of times pulled over: 1 -- State: Utah -- Ticketed: No! -- Reason: "Badass dog!"
• Number of mystical "energy zones" encountered: 5
• Number of people who I thought might be trouble: 2
• Number of times I ran out of gas: 1
• Distance from nearest gas station at the time: 3/4 mile
• Number of thunderstorms experienced: 7
• Total days driving in rain: 5
• Total days driving in 100 degree or higher heat: 10
• Total number of road hazards maneuvered around: 50+
• Number of times bike went down: 3
• Number of times bike went down while moving: 1
• Percentage of trip driven on non-interstate highways: 65+%
• Longest period of time without sleeping: 40 hours
• Distance traveled during that time: 1100 miles
• Enjoyment and Adventure Factor: 10 out of 10

And here's a pic of sierra at 9 months, on the ride. Sierra is the greatest! :)

Here's a pic of the 1993 Honda NightHawk 750 I rode with Sierra, in it's prime:

Sigh. :)

Here is a video I put together for the last day of the Kickin' Kids Karate Kamp 2008.

This was really fun! The kids took two weeks of karate and summer camp, combined at the dojo, with all the cool Sensi's there to teach and play with them! Yea kids!!

Here is some video my brother Pete took on Friday night, April 18.

I'm demonstrating my hopping side-kick on two 3/4 inch boards. I also demonstrate my spinning inside crescent kick on a paddle. Enjoy!

I dream of founding the Costa Rica EcoAcademy. The EcoAcademy is a learning and training center, located on the western coast of Costa Rica, along the central mountains, overlooking the ocean, on farmable land. The intention of the center is to allow people to come from all over, individuals and families both, to learn and share knowledge about all topics that will apply to creating a sustainable and conscious society in for the next generations. People who hear about the EcoAcademy will be naturally attracted to it, as it will be a center of learning about the true nature of the human spirit and experience. Local farming using renewable solar and wind energy, a health and healing center including a staffed medical center, a high-tech audio and video studio for generating messages and documenting activities and presentations, these will provide a wide spectrum for developing, discussing, and trying out new ways to build informed, sustainable communities for our children.

A new tune by Ted. Come on Baby, feel the noise!!

Here are a few pics of my trip to Peru:

Here I am on the Amazon, as we return from a local village downriver.

Here I am in the jungle with our shaman, Juan Luiz. We were learning how to make ayahuasca.

Here I am interviewing Al Gore with Meredith at the Santa Barbara Film Festival in February.

Here are a few pics from my most recent hapkido promotion to green-blackstripe on April 27th.

Double board break, traditional side-kick.

Spinning back heel kick on a paddle.

Good ready stance!

The crew! I'm to the left of Master Wheaton.

My friend Marcella, visiting from Italy in 2004.

Some people say they see a ufo in this video. Can you see one?

If you do, let me know! Thanks!! :)

Here's a link to my original blog! BlueCruiser.

I'd forgotten about this, but now google owns blogger, so it popped back up in my life through my google account, which seems to be growing - and making managing digital info easier - which is spooky.

Enjoy!

Any questions? :)

Ted McElwee and Meredith Medland interviewing Forest Whitaker and Sandra Bullock at the 22nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

All photos by Ted McElwee.

Click to watch the video interviews!

Forest Whitaker receives his award

Forest Whitaker

Sandra Bullock

Ted McElwee and Meredith Medland interviewing Al Gore, Davis Guggenheim and Noah Wyle at the 22nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

All photos by Ted McElwee.

Click to watch the video interview!

Noah Wyle

James Cameron and Al Gore

Davis Guggenheim and Elisabeth Shue

Al Gore and Davis Guggenheim

Al Gore and moderator Mike DeGruy on stage

More Celebs in S.B.

Hi, Jennifer!

Hi, Tom!

Hi, Will!

More fantastic interviews and photos of amazing people having a wonderful time!

Tonight we found ourselves interviewing Anika Noni Rose, Bill Condon, Jennifer Hudson, Keith Robinson and others!

Don't forget to go over to the official Podcast Page to watch the videos of the red carpet interviews!

We're back with a vengence!

After having a wonderful time breaking into show business last night, I returned with our crew for more Red Carpet action at the Arlington Theater.

Tonight's highlight was Helen Mirren, but we also got to interview William H. Macy (Fargo) and Peter Moran (screenwriter, "The Queen") along with others.

Here are a few more pics of the event to feast your eyes upon:

Me with my newly minted - and very official! - press pass!

Hi Helen! (We're on a first name basis now. ;)

"... and, finally, I'd also like to thank my crew and partners, without them I never would have gotten here! Thanks, Scott and Meredith!!"

And, of course, the obligatory shot of ME with Helen Mirren. Can you see her? By the way - that's ME in front. Right next to Helen. This was taken just after we completed our interview. :)

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is underway!

Check out myself and Meredith as we interview celebrities and chat with the bigwigs at this years event.

We are the Official Online Media crew for the festival this year!

Tonight we will be interviewing Sasha Baron Cohen, aka, Borat & Ali G!

Opening Night

Your hosts for the event!

Meredith interviewing Jack Johnson

Here's what I've learned so far as a Level 1 Hapkido Martial Artist:

Kick Techniques:

• Front Kick
• Slide-Up Side Kick
• Traditional Roundhouse Kick
• Traditional Side Kick
• Axe Kick
• Swing Kick
• Jumping Front Kick
• Inside Crescent Kick
• Outside Crescent Kick
• Reverse Kick
• Spinning Back-Heel Kick

Hand Techniques:

• Jab
• Cross
• Hook
• Uppercut
• Reverse Punch
• Traditional Front Punch
• Palm-Heel Strike
• Eye Spear
• Ridge Hand
• Traditional Knife-Hand Attack
• Inverted Knife-Hand Attack
• Elbow Up
• Elbow Round/Reverse

Other Techniques:

• Takedowns 1 through 5
• Throwforms 1 through 5
• Traditional Down-Round
• Push Down-Round
• Samauri Position
• Ready Position
• Fighting Position
• Breakfall to one side
• Double Breakfall
• Back Shoulder Roll
• Front Roll

Weapons:

• Shanai (Traditional Bamboo Training Sword)
• Cane
• Escremas (Two 3-foot sticks)
• Nun-chuckas
• Short Stick
• Bowstaff

Here is Master Wheaton, Meredith and myself at our promotion back in July, 2006:

Here's a visual algorithm that begins to describe what the Costa Rica Eco Academy can possibly be:

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Costa Rica Eco Academy, Ted Edition (CREATE)

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