This weekend we had our biggest snow of the year thus far, leaving us with around 8n inches in our part of the valley. As I have mentioned before, I enjoy all seasons, including winter with plenty of snow. I am happy my truck has 4WD and I feel confident in my “snow smarts” when [...]
Monthly Archive for December, 2006
There’s No “We” In Team
Posted in Sports on Dec 16th, 2006
I know what you are saying, you have that wrong! But really, I do have a point, at least I think so. This one goes back to my line up of sports fan rants, but it actually doesn’t bother me that much, just makes me laugh. In fact I have caught myself doing this at [...]
I work for a company that offers a variety of products and services online. Most of these products include a fee give away incentive to invite customers to try out said product and service, often something that involves a later sale or monthly membership. Seems a fairly easy concept to grasp, one would think. Apparently [...]
The Web Empowers the Vocal Minority
Posted in Tech/Net on Dec 14th, 2006
Shouldn’t empowerment be considered a good thing? I am going to submit in this case that it may not be the case. The ‘net has really given everyone a voice, so wouldn’t you think that the majority would be heard and win out in the end. I’m not so sure. I think the most active [...]
The Extended Effects of Stealing We Deal With
Posted in General Rants on Dec 14th, 2006
This morning I woke up to the usual regimen… baby crying… time for bottle! I fed my son (who is 11 1/2 weeks old) while my wife slept in. Currently he sleeps in a bassinet and hasn’t graduated to his crib yet. That means half his crib is filled with stuffed animals from friends, family [...]
Overzealous Rivalry Fans
Posted in General Rants, Sports on Dec 13th, 2006
I graduated from BYU, and I enjoy watching BYU sports. I am not from Utah, but I figure it’s good to root for your alma mater, and except for a few recent years, BYU typically fields a decent team in most sports. This year was a hum dinger as the football team brought back some [...]
Assuming My Help Is Free
Posted in General Rants on Dec 12th, 2006
Tech geeks everywhere have to relate to what I am about to write. I am sure this applies to plenty of other areas of life too, but since I fit most with the geek side, I’ll share what bugs me on this one. Why is it that people assume what we do, in the tech [...]
Saggin’ – Super Baggy Pants
Posted in General Rants, Health, Pet Peeves on Dec 11th, 2006
I have hesitated to write about this one for some time, because in writing it I am essentially admitting I’m an old fart. I can’t stand the “fashion” trend of the super baggy pants. I am usually pretty accepting of passing fashions, and I don’t mind kids expressing their independence in odd ways for the [...]
Designed to Fail: Weak Christmas Lights
Posted in Holidays on Dec 10th, 2006
I first used the word “fragile” in the title of this rant, but I thought weak was more appropriate. I make that note because I am sure I would have plenty of people reminding me that light bulbs are by nature fragile, so take care. I am not talking about the fact that if you [...]
What Camera Should I Buy?
Posted in General Rants, Holidays, Tech/Net on Dec 8th, 2006
I have to hedge this one a bit actually because I really do enjoy talking about photography and I am never one known to not share what knowledge I have. For those of you that don’t read between the lines, you get me started talking on this subject and you have to walk away and [...]

