| Sunday, July 12th, 2009 |
| 10:17 am |
Jason Chaffetz is lying right now
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz is lying on TV right now. He's on local channel KUTV right now....saying that the proposed energy Cap 'n Trade is a tax He's misleading us....intentionally misleading us...that is lying. It's NOT a tax. There is the possibility costs may go up....but that is NOT tax. He proposes incentives. What an idiot. Where does the lying Chaffetz think the government would get the money to fund incentives. THAT would be a tax increase. |
| 9:55 am |
“The first Amendment guarantees freedom of speech…People should be able to speak out without having to register with the very government they are seeking to change.” This is apparently Utah Senator Bob Bennett’s response to regulating (disclosing who is behind) grassroots organizations. In concept, I certainly agree. But... ( Read more... )I’ll get off my soapbox now.
Jason in the comic FOXTROT likes to pretend he’s a terminator when he undresses for a bath. I like to pretend I’m a spy when I remove my contacts. (I can expand on that if you like—but trust me---it’s not very interesting.) |
| Monday, July 6th, 2009 |
| 8:48 am |
After a nice breakfast with dangermouse_ut, the wife and I went shopping and bought our bird a leash. We went to PetSmart and PetCo. ( Read more... )John McCain is an idiot…boy did we dodge a bullet. For evidence just look at who he selected (and still defends) as his running mate. |
| Saturday, July 4th, 2009 |
| 6:13 pm |
Sharing Time...
Karl Malden died this last week. I once confused Karl Malden with a Janitor (more or less) in an elevator at the of the Academy of Motion Pciture Arts and Sciences. He descirbed himself as the custodian if I remember correctly...That was a humble mans way of saying PRESIDENT of the Academy. A buddy (and co-worker) also in the elevator with me had a good laugh at my exspence. And now you can too. |
| Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 |
| 7:03 pm |
Away...got some sun, lost my sideburns, and gained a little weight
Spokane is nice. Among the adventures we went to Silverwood Theme Park. They have 3 GREAT rollercoasters. ( Read more... )I was reading a brief interview of the young Shia LaBeouf. I’ve seen interviews before, and he strikes me as smart and charismatic. He’s 23. He describes himself as a man… “Maybe I chose work. Every man has those feelings of escape and survival” …and looking at this kid I wonder if one of my problems is that I’ve never considered myself a “man”---I still think of myself as a kid.
Your Thoughts? Comcast---SUCKS (kinda’)Helping my folks get a wireless router for their computer and they have Comcast Hi-Speed. They have two computers (one hardwired, and one wireless) and use the same email address. IMAP seems like a natural right? ( Read more... ) |
| Thursday, June 11th, 2009 |
| 8:04 am |
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| Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 |
| 7:54 am |
Bailout Money (TARP) being Re-Paid by Banks
10 (Big) Banks will begin re-paying the Federal Government for TARP bailout money. ---$68.3 Billion dollars worth. That’s about a quarter of the TARP money given out (to banks) being returned to the tax payers. An additional $4.6 Billion (give/take) in warrants (fines?) are also expected to be paid. This exceeds expectations. ---(Already 22 smaller community banks have been returning $1.9 Billion in aid) Do we feel better about it now? (I’m feeling a little better about it) Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz does some good.Earmarks are a tool, and like all tools they can be used for good or evil. Chaffetz ran on the position of eliminating earmarks, and in fact did not request any for the 2010 budget now being drafted (how’s that for walking the walk?). But, even he realizes that you probably can’t stop earmarks altogether, so he wants our opinion on a proposal that would put new rules on earmarks: - Only public or non-profit entities could be recipients (no for-profit companies)
- Requestors could not personally profit from the project
- Vetted by executive branch
- Reviewed by Congress
- Full (internet) disclosure to American public
- ….just to name a few
It’s a good start. Now we’ll have to wait and see if the young congressman can get some legs on it. |
| Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 |
| 8:22 am |
11-year-old Graduates College
Degree in Astrophysics. A quote from this remarkable young man: "I don't consider myself a genius because there are 6.5 billion people in this world and each one is smart in his or her own way."Smart enough to lie?--- But seriously... I hope this young man remains free of the tethers found in the old (hopefully dying) paradigm that has bound the society in which he lives. |
| Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 |
| 9:02 am |
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| Monday, June 1st, 2009 |
| 1:38 pm |
Well I’ve done it again…
I’ve no tact. (Tact: “A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense.”) - I ask tough questions.
- I ask for information that will help me/others with our job(s)
- When you tell me that we need to improve out process, then yes I will push us in new directions of efficiency---even if you never really meant it (because if you did mean it, you’d probably act like it once in a while)
- If you are secretive---then I’m calling you out.
- I look before I leap.
- I won’t say “yes” just because you sign my paychecks.
- I might be critical, but I’ll try not to get my feelings hurt if you won’t. (don’t be a baby…we’re talking about a “thing” not you personally)
I’ve got to get out of here. Anyone know of a place that’s hiring? Where can I work (modest living is fine) where I don’t have to interact with anyone in any sort of meaningful way. Seriously…I’m going to try to get out of any meetings. Don’t ask my opinion if you don’t want to hear what I’m going to say. No seriously.... |
| Thursday, May 28th, 2009 |
| 1:48 pm |
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| Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 |
| 9:14 am |
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| Monday, May 25th, 2009 |
| 10:11 am |
Great Deal in Utah
Taking a 3-day weekend?
Have visitors coming to town?Consider this: For $40 bucks (and 3-days to do it in) - Discovery Gateway
- Clark Planetarium (Star Show)
- Clark Planetarium IMAX
- Museum of Natural History
- Museum of Fine Arts (my wife just participated in “Art In Bloom”)
- Tracy Aviary
- Living Planet Aquarium
- Thanksgiving Point Gardens
- Museum of Ancient Life
- Utah Olympic Park
- Hogle Zoo
- Re Butte Garden
- Snowbird Scenic Tram Ride
- Lunch at the Lion House Pantry.
They have 1, 2, or 3-day passes available. Here: www.VisitSaltLake.com What a great deal |
| 9:47 am |
Define Fetish
Layton Utah recently hosted a “Pole Fitness” competition. I could care less. What I found funny was that the proprietors (if it’s fair to call them that) of the event defended it as being a sport---even wanting it to become an Olympic Event. They were incensed by allegations that the event was of an “adult nature”. Yeah whatever….Among the rules: - Keep on the same clothes from start to finish
- Must cover Breasts
- Must cover Buttocks
- No catcalling
- Keep it clean
- It was called: Pole Fetish 2009
I honestly don't care. But if I were on the board of commissioners, I might consider rejecting the event simply because of the dishonesty.Don't try to sneak it under the censors. Be upfront and fight for your rights. |
| 9:35 am |
Now you know where you stand....
Summit County Utah has the 32nd Highest per captia income in (2007) U.S. at $59,216
This is the only place where Utah makes the top 50.
(number one was Teton County Wyoming at $132,728)
(SL Trib May 24 2009) |
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| Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 |
| 5:39 pm |
Oy
There is an Ad that has been made to warn (scare?) people about the “approaching storm” of gay marriage. The Ad shows people of all walks of life, doctors, parents, and others describing how they personally are being affected. Except…well it’s probably not true. The auditions show all kinds of people claiming to be THE doctor, THE parent, and the others. Just characters…not real people. And maybe…this issue….is just not a real issue. http://gawker.com/5204097/cry-laugh-at-worlds-dumbest-anti+gay-ad-auditions(Note: They claim that these “stories” are based on “real incidents”. Sure they are…I’ve got a story too, one about a little girl that falls down a rabbit hole.) |
| Friday, April 3rd, 2009 |
| 9:51 am |
Idiot....
In an article about Utah gangs and gang violence this comment emerged: “Regardless of the ruckus they cause, they belong to an organized religion,” Fotu Katoa said, referring to Polynesian gang members. “It’s rare to find an atheist.” Ruckus? --- Ruckus means to create a disturbance. Though I supposes technically accurate I think the word downplays the vandalism and violence of these gangs. Then to say “Regardless of the ruckus…they belong to…religion”, as if to somehow wipe the slate clean. I guess we can forgive them, because they believe in God. Good thing too, because vandalism and violence are so much different if God is involved?? |
| Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 |
| 9:05 am |
Die Fred
Die Fred you F**ker! Die Die Die |
| Friday, February 13th, 2009 |
| 8:43 am |
Happy (albeit late) Birthday Chuck!
For bringing light to the darkness… Cohesion to the mystery…. You freakin’ ROCK! (or rather….rockED) Someday….Someday Chuck…Someday they all will believe and that day will be a little better than the last, the future a little bit brighter. I guess I can take the tree down now…. |
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