Archive for March, 2005



Random Photo

The sidebar (that area on the right of all the stories) now sports a nifty random image from the photo section. The image changes at every page load.

Free iPod photo?

Hmm, an iPod photo for free? Seems like it could happen… click here to help me out! I need 10 people to complete offers. See if there is anything you like (you could get something free too!)

Easter bike ride and picnic

I went for a nice bike ride on the bicycle path here in Long Beach with Katie and her parents. I was riding a rather uncomfortable borrowed bike. I still have a little discomfort from that hard, narrow seat. We rode about 5 miles total and had a great time.
After our bike ride, we had […]

A Day on a Boat

Thursday night I left Long Beach for a little boat trip. Well, it wasn’t exactly a boat trip, it was more like a fishing trip. My employer graciously paid for a fishing trip, even rod & reel rental and fishing license, for those of us who wanted to go fishing. I took advantage of the […]

Trademark dilution?

Help stop Congress from making it easier for lawyers policing a trademark to sue businesses and individuals for using images, graphics and colors that vaguely resemble a famous brand. Go to the EFF’s Action Center to send a message to your Congressional Representative!

The Nuclear Option?

I spoke to my brother, Ben, yesterday and he said that he had been distracted from studying for his finals by writing emails to Senators in the hopes of stopping a silling rule change in the Senate. He said that it was called the “Nuclear Option” and that it would outlaw filibusters on judicial nominations. […]

Car trouble

Back in December, Katie and I purchased a new Jeep Grand Cherokee. We both liked the size, comfort and styling of the car. It handled well during the test drive and felt considerable more nimble that other SUV’s that we had test driven or drove in the past. We also got a pretty darn decent […]

Help a brotha’ out!

I recently received a startling email from a guy I used to work with. He’s found himself in a predicament that I can truly appreciate and empathize with. Health is the one thing we tend to take for granted when we have it. Read the following and then visit his eBay auctions to see if […]

Working late at night really, really, really sucks… I had forgotten that in the space of little more than a year that it has been since I was laid-off from EarthLink. After 6 months of looking for working (i.e., getting up late in the morning, making some phone calls, faxing & emailing resumes, etc) and […]