Current Events Articles

Is George Bush the Worst President in History?

Posted: Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, Politics

It’s been the popular thing to say, but is George W. Bush the worst president in history?

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Thoughts on New Jersey Banning the Death Penalty

Thoughts on New Jersey Banning the Death Penalty

Posted: Monday, December 17th, 2007 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, Politics

I 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 [...]

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Small Things I Do For The Environment

Small Things I Do For The Environment

Posted: Monday, October 15th, 2007 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, General Update, blog

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 [...]

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INDIA = I'll Never Do It Again

Brickwork India - Just more of the same

Posted: Monday, July 2nd, 2007 comments: Comments
Posted in Complaints, Current Events, Work

Working 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 [...]

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Barack is the new Tom

Barack is the new Tom

Posted: Friday, February 9th, 2007 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, Technology, Web

In 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.

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Top 10 Best Christmas Gifts for a Guy

Top 10 Best Christmas Gifts for a Guy

Posted: Friday, November 24th, 2006 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events

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.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted: Friday, November 24th, 2006 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, General Update

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 [...]

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My Birthday in Vegas

My Birthday in Vegas

Posted: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, General Update, Travel

My 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 [...]

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I met Guy Kawasaki

I met Guy Kawasaki

Posted: Tuesday, November 14th, 2006 comments: Comments
Posted in Apple, Current Events, Technology, Web, Work, blog

Back 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 [...]

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My new camera

My new camera

Posted: Sunday, October 29th, 2006 comments: Comments
Posted in Current Events, Technology, blog

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 [...]

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