I have had a few flame wars online, but I can honestly say that it’s never even come remotely close to physical violence. But then again few of my flame wars are with teenage girls on MySpace.
Archive for the 'Current Events' Category
Is MySpace to Blame for Victoria Lindsay’s Beating?
Published April 10th, 2008 in Current Events. 5 CommentsThoughts on New Jersey Banning the Death Penalty
Published December 17th, 2007 in Current Events and Politics. 1 CommentI spent a lot of my years with fairly conservative views, at least when it came to financial and international affairs. But I have always had two core beliefs that kept me distanced from the title of right wing. First, I’m pro-choice. I, like I imagine most people, would not vote for […]
Small Things I Do For The Environment
Published October 15th, 2007 in Current Events, General Update and blog. 3 Comments As part of Blog Action Day I decided to list the things I have been doing lately to be more environmentally friendly. Hopefully this will inspire others to make some changes in their lives.
After moving to Oregon I decided to try live healthier. Part of that was weight loss, and another […]
Brickwork India – Just more of the same
Published July 2nd, 2007 in Complaints, Current Events and Work. 14 CommentsWorking with offshore companies has always had an appeal to me. The US dollar, even at the low point, can buy so much more in India, it seems like a no-brainer to work with these companies. But those of you who have know that there is a real challenge to this.
First you have […]
Barack is the new Tom
Published February 9th, 2007 in Current Events, Technology and Web. 7 CommentsIn a short video on his official exploratory committee website, Barack Obama announced that after his speech tomorrow (where he is expected to announce his run for president), a site will be set up where supporters can have their own profiles, communicate and help fundraise.
I’m going to write something helpful here for people looking to buy a gift for a guy. So if you’re a wife, mother, sister, girlfriend, whatever… this is for you.
I usually spend my thanks giving hanging out, watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles on cable and snacking throughout the day. This year I decided to change things up a bit and I bought Planes, Trains and Automobiles on DVD. It wasn’t that I wanted it on DVD. Despite the fact that it’s […]
My Birthday in Vegas
Published November 22nd, 2006 in Current Events, Entertainment, General Update and Travel. 1 CommentMy birthday was on the 18th, so I decided to hang out in Vegas after WebmasterWorld and invite a couple of friends to town. I stayed at the Monte Carlo, which is actually one of the best deals on the Strip. I think the only other name brand hotel in the area for […]
I met Guy Kawasaki
Published November 14th, 2006 in Apple, Current Events, Technology, Web, Work and blog. 0 CommentsBack in early 1999 I was working as a loan officer in Chicago. For those of you who don’t know, being a loan officer in the mortgage space is basically a sales gig. We sell money, and the person with the best rates wins. I was pretty good at it, and I […]
I have never really owned a good camera. Mostly because I don’t really know how to use one, and so the price for a good camera would be a little wasted on me. But I got a great deal on a Cannon Rebel, which has a great reputation os a good choice for […]
