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Aug 21 2010

Meg Whitman is a Joke…But Nobody’s Laughing

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Politics

Meg Whitman is currently running for office of Governor of the State of California. Unfortunately, she’s not only exaggerating to gain favor-ability but she’s now been found, on numerous counts, of outright lying. See this site for a handful of examples.

One of her other commercials is about her tenure at eBay. One of the many re-framed “achievements” was being a hero to small businesses because eBay allows small businesses to operate a “store” through eBay. Unfortunately, she fails to mention that she raised eBay’s fees on those small businesses SIX times…during a bad economy!

Meg Whitman is yet another ultra-conservative that sacrifices the middle class for her own gain. Meg Whitman is dangerous. Meg Whitman is a guaranteed failure. Meg Whitman’s own Republican party questions her viability. See this link.

Please don’t pass on your opinions, pass on FACTS to your friends, families and co-workers. Meg Whitman commercials plaster the media simply because once she was ousted from eBay she was able to walk away with $125 million dollars that she now uses to advertise her lies to the unsuspecting population of California.

Don’t take my word for it. Or hers. I ask you simply to check the facts, then pass on what you learn to everyone who needs to know.

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Jul 27 2010

Apple iPhone 4 cases shipping…early!

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Technology,iPhone

During Apple’s press conference on July 16th about the iPhone 4′s exposed antenna weakness, Steve Jobs offered all iPhone 4 customers a free case to remedy the problem. During the conference he expressed that there would be a way to place orders for the case “by the end of next week.” Which was last Friday. I received an email requesting that I download the iPhone 4 case app to place my order… Continue Reading »

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Jul 22 2010

The Only Problem with the Media

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Politics,Technology

Big headline! “Tropical Depression Races Toward BP’s Leaky Well.” How does the reporter that wrote that article know this? Are they a meteorologist? Do they have some weather prediction skills the rest of us don’t know about? No and no. Actually, after I read that one and researched a couple other sources meteorologists don’t quite know yet if it’s headed in that direction. The author wasn’t predicting the weather, they were attracting eyeballs to their article. Why? I think a couple of reasons, not the least of which is because they value their job. Continue Reading »

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Jul 19 2010

Google’s Mobile Maneuvering

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Technology,iPhone

Not so fast Google! Why are you trying to secretly discontinue one of your mobile phone ventures? Yes, the once purported “iPhone Killer” has itself died. Or at least put out of its misery by it’s creator. Google is discontinuing it’s Nexus One smart phone Continue Reading »

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Jul 16 2010

Apple iPhone 4 Conference

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Technology,iPhone

Apple held their long anticipated (2 days) iPhone 4 “antenna problem” conference just moments ago. Opening the conference with a video poking fun at the media for over-hyping the whole thing to begin with. Wait, the media over-hyping something!? NOOOooooo!!! As Steve Jobs emerges to present this morning, he indicates that this will be a brief 15 minute announcement.

With a history of world class customer service, and Continue Reading »

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Nov 16 2009

Wars in the Desert, A Public Option, What’s Next, The Metric System?

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Politics

It shouldn’t be such a far flung idea, switching to the Metric system.  Right now we do have more important things to deal with, but can’t we get the ball rolling finally on this whole Metric system thing? Continue Reading »

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Oct 28 2009

Cliff Lee and Phillies Nearly Suffocate Yankees in Game 1 of the Series

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Sports

In impressive style, and with what seemed little effort, Cliff Lee nearly cut off all hope for Derek Jeter and friends in the first game of the 2009 World Series. Inning after inning, with what seemed constant sprinkling from the weather the Phillies held up strong and proud in the Yankees’ territory. With a final score of 6-1, Phillies fans have a real reason to be hopeful in the 2009 post season. For the last six World Series, the team that won Game 1 always went on to win the series.

Lee’s pitching wasn’t the only star of this Phillies victory, Chase Utley also hit two solo home-runs putting the Phillies on the board and keeping them in the lead.

As a 3rd generation Phillies fan, I have high hopes and would love to see them go all the way!

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Oct 12 2009

Paranormal In-Activity

Published by eric under Entertainment,Lifestyle,Movies

Wow…wow…wow…as highly recommended as this was, by viewers as well as critics…when the credits rolled on this one, many in our packed theater audience actually did gasp at this horror film, but not in terror, more in surprise, like “is that it?”

Maybe Hollywood is getting too excited about saving money and cutting corners by spending $15,000 on a movie and trying to turn it into $100 million in profits. This has happened in the past, but I wouldn’t think of this as a common, typical formula for success.

Another great movie “could have been” for the record books, this one had some freaky moments, and definitely was going down the right path, only to stretch out most of the nearly 100 minutes as “filler” minutes rather than scary moments.

In summary, I’d say there was enough quality content for the first HALF of a really great supernatural horror flick. So, where’s the 50% refund for half of my $11.50 ticket price? And I must say, we weren’t the only ones wishing for some cash back on this over-hyped rip-off.

Stay home, see something else, don’t even rent it.

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Sep 26 2009

I wish I had sent my Surrogate to go see this one…

Published by eric under Entertainment,Lifestyle,Movies

Bruce Willis doesn’t usually star in a boring movie. And by all accounts, the previews certainly didn’t look boring. But last night, I ended up rather disappointed in another movie that “could have been.” Another Hollywood Blockbuster we all were looking forward to and it disappoints.

It wasn’t a complete loss, some of the “beauty is skin deep” moral of the storyline apply to us today, with our shallow, surface values, plastic surgery, weekly visits to the salon. Have we lost something…human? If this technology existed and was affordable as it was portrayed in the movie I believe we might fall into this trap.

Normally I’d say go see this one in the theater, and that it was at least entertaining, but I can’t recommend this one. Maybe a rental when there’s nothing else to watch.

Finally, the really sad story here may be that Bruce may not have much more box office draw after this one.

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Sep 25 2009

WalMart Bath Time Child Porn Photos

Published by eric under Lifestyle,Politics

Not sure if you’ve seen this yet on national TV. A family that took what appear to be completely innocent bath time photos of their children were reported by a WalMart employee after seeing the photos (where the parents took the film to be developed).

I have ONE thing to say about this…

Why are they still shooting with film?

Shoot digital, get prints made in minutes with a great Canon inkjet photo printer, no weirdo, freako WalMart employees eyeballing your kids in the tub.

Moral of the story…shoot digital!

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