FCPX: Simultaneously cutting multiple tracks or "storylines"

Hi All,
In FCP 7, if I wanted to quickly make a cut on every track I could either set the in/out points with "I" and "O" keys and then delete everything between. Or, I could hit "B" twice for the blade tools and make a cut on every track. Is there any way to do that in FCPX? How can I make a cut on say three storylines at the same time, without haveing to click on each storyline with the blade tool. This is killing my workflow.
Anyway, I'd love to hear any suggestions.
Thanks!

The FCP-X forum is located here: https://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/final_cut_pro_ x?view=discussions
-DH

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