Thursday, May 31, 2012

RT @ArchesNPS: A collared lizard won't sell you insurance, but they're usually happy to strike a pose. http://t.co/2blg2WFF
1:53 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
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Cool photo. RT @388fw Celebrating Lt Col Gable's last #F16 flight w/@388fw @TeamHill_UT! #memorable #AF http://t.co/zdMG80Bz
1:48 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
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Storybook Circus wind up replacing the Pixie Hollow portion on WDW's Fantasyland expansion project? http://t.co/5bh7NHXo via @sharethis
1:24 PM May 31st via Tweet Button
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RT @joshuatopolsky: Which was comparing Google blocking results to someone tearing up the road that leads to your house so no one can dr ...
8:20 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
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RT @joshuatopolsky: To all asking, I asked Ari why he thought it was Verizon and Google's job to police for pirated movies. He didn't li ...
8:20 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
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RT @verge: Cricket to offer prepaid iPhone 4 and 4S starting June 22nd http://t.co/bxIeTbm8
8:03 AM May 31st via TweetDeck

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

RT @zpower: the world would be a better place with more B-52s/REM collabs.
8:05 PM May 30th via TweetDeck
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RT @MartyTheElder: I pledge to never be a servant to any president no matter who gets elected.
8:02 PM May 30th via TweetDeck
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You guys know I'm your biggest supporter, but I gotta express how much these things bug me. RT @cpdutah: Sobriety Checkpoint Sat eve Parrish
11:39 AM May 30th via TweetDeck
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I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/1VXtyvR9 LEGO® STAR WARS™: BOMBAD BOUNTY
10:24 AM May 30th via Google
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We're #1! RT @kslcom SL County on track to break record on number of homes closed due to previous #meth contamination. http://t.co/k0NDs0pH
9:01 AM May 30th via web

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012


RT @JimHillMedia: Gawrsh: Celebrating 80 Goofy Years http://t.co/YykFezGG #mickeysrevue #disneychannel #waltdisney #gooftroop #disney
11:47 PM May 29th via TweetDeck
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RT @JimHillMedia: Disney completes overhaul of consumer products unit http://t.co/e3B0n1l6 via @reuters
6:28 PM May 29th via TweetDeck
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RT @ElectionsUtah: PRIMARY ELECTION REMINDER: Today is the deadline for mail-in voter registration; today is also the last day an... htt ...
11:37 AM May 29th via web
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Steve was right! RT @kslcom #Timpview High gets new football coach - Cary #Whittingham - after firing of former coach. http://t.co/ypJezWPw
8:53 AM May 29th via TweetDeck
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Hey @littlecaesars , U might want 2 let the Bountiful, Utah franchise know their wabble boarder is embarrassing. http://t.co/ZDEtRzT5
12:29 AM May 29th via TweetDeck
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No. Seriously. Our pizza is really great. You'll want to run right in. #sheesh #canthelpyoulittleceasers http://t.co/L6oZo04C
12:25 AM May 29th via TweetDeck
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Initiating my daughter into Episode VI. http://t.co/dQHP0tpS @GetGlue #StarWars
12:20 AM May 29th via GetGlue.com
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First time watching Return of the Jedi with Emma. Forgot how this film appeals to kids more than the others. http://t.co/66QFJLaY
12:18 AM May 29th via TweetDeck

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Friday, May 25, 2012


RT @388fw: @MakeAWish kids become #F16 fighter pilots for the day @TeamHill_UT http://t.co/TxgHewVh
11:42 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
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@DMC_Ryan Is there a pool where I can bet on what your next project will be?
11:09 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
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Emma's "Hermione" costume: literaly completed overnight by Hannah (with help from Heather.) http://t.co/7IilFcQw
12:26 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
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Disney's Theatrical Production "Newsies" goes from a brief 3 week run to Eight Tony® nominations. http://t.co/06HmZjBN
11:46 AM May 25th via bitly
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Any of my Hoosier brethren and sisters getting geared up for the 500?
10:44 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
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Such a jam packed weekend! Memorial Day, Air Show, Indy 500, Charlotte Showdown, and I'm getting out of town. Shame somethings gotta give.
10:43 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
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It's clear a travel holiday is approaching. Gas jumped 9¢/gal at every pump in my town within a few days. >:-(
12:37 AM May 25th via TweetDeck

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

How is it that I don't hear @TheRealNimoy doing more voice work? I love to listen to his dialogue.
9:39 PM May 24th via TweetDeck
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I can't drive on the sidewalk. Why do you jog in the road?
7:26 PM May 24th via TweetDeck
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RT @CleonTFulton: Problem w/Palin calling @OrrinHatch 'Mr. Balanced Budget' is that in his 35+ yrs in DC, the budget has only been balan ...
2:21 PM May 24th via TweetDeck

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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VIDEO: Glenn Beck Offers to Host Debate Between Dan Liljenquist and Orrin Hatch | Rod Arquette http://t.co/xtYnWfT2 via @1057KNRS
1:22 PM May 23rd via Tweet Button
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RT @RodArquette: Glenn Beck offers to Host Debate between Dan Liljenquist and Orrin Hatch. See and hear the offer now at http://t.co/ahc ...
1:19 PM May 23rd via web
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RT @Disneyland: This Day in #DisneyHistory: Sleeping Beauty Castle drawbridge is lowered to debut the new Fantasyland @ Disneyland–1983  ...
1:18 PM May 23rd via web
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I don't know what American Honey is selling, but tell me if this doesn't seem like one of those sleazy escort ads. http://t.co/ALVmhXja
1:10 PM May 23rd via Twitpic
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RT @InsideTheMagic: Something new called "Maestro Goofy Conducts the Fountains" is debuting on June 15 at Paradise Bay. Daytime fountain ...
9:21 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
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RT @verge: iPhone thief's Disney cruise adventure goes on public display in owner's Facebook album http://t.co/KDjlsjLv
7:56 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
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RT @michellemalkin: Why I support @DanForUtah: Orrin Hatch sez he "despises" grass-roots fiscal conservative activists & wants to pu ...
7:44 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Day 142 - Project 366



RT @TheChalkOutline: Two suspects sought in West Bountiful bank robbery http://t.co/hGCPo007 #Utah #crime
10:30 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
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I really liked your article about the hasidic's rally. Hope the praise isn't too late when you get around to reading this @futurepaul,
9:53 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck

Apparently I AM the 1% http://t.co/jUiTR0un
9:18 PM May 22nd via Twitpic
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A student at my school is stoked to be part of this. RT @bountifulnews 2,000 'stripling warriors' to march in parade http://t.co/2KxPicCv
8:43 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
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RT @michaelkreagan: Just saw the teaser to the new Bond film Skyfall. I have to report that I am completely underwhelmed. (Yawn) http:// ...
8:36 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
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RT @verge: Google completes acquisition of Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha replaced by Dennis Woodside http://t.co/xxJaTzeo
8:32 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck

Monday, May 21, 2012

Day 141 - Project 366

I helped my dad make his move over to Utopia yesterday. It turned out pretty well. He's happy with the speeds (who wouldn't be at 94mbps) and the installation. I moved him to a 24 port HP ProCurve switch to go along with the new fiber optic hardware. He will likely never need 24 ports, but it's sure nice to have everything plugged into one big switch instead of several smaller switches. 

This unit is designed for rack mounting in a server room, and that's precisely what it sounds like when you pass by. Loud fans running 24/7, it's kinda cool if you ask me. The sound gives me goose bumps in the same way a throaty V8 does. When the day comes that he needs more capacity than 100mbs, we'll need to work on a new switch, but for now, this thing makes me feel like a real pro.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Day 140 - Project 366


The eclipse waines 20:18MDT http://t.co/BkY7f9m3
9:16 PM May 20th via TweetDeck
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Eclipse at 20:01MDT heavy clouds in Salt Lake City area obscure the shot. http://t.co/DMy4ufHy
8:08 PM May 20th via TweetDeck
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The view of the eclipse at it's peak. 19:30 MDT (Salt Lake City area) http://t.co/kZjXtk0U
8:06 PM May 20th via TweetDeck
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The eclipse viewing setup at my father-in-law's place. http://t.co/8GNN3JnN
8:02 PM May 20th via TweetDeck
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The current wax of the eclipse from the Salt Lake City area. http://t.co/HLCL7wyJ
7:11 PM May 20th via TweetDeck
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RT @TeamHill_UT: 1 week = #HillAFB #Utah! RT @AFThunderbirds enroute to the show. Flying formation, getting a little gas. TB7 http://t.c ...
2:54 PM May 20th via TweetDeck
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OMGosh. That is truly awesome. RT @grantimahara I'm wearing an ORIGINAL screen-used #BSG viper pilot's suit. http://t.co/lJJ11O8R
12:38 AM May 20th via TweetDeck

Saturday, May 19, 2012

....shift traffic loads between parks and control capacity at new Cars Land. Ticket prices will not drop until attendance does.
10:00 AM May 19th via TweetDeck
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Kind of amazed by shock of Disneyana community over ticket prices. They've said for years they wanted to restrict entitlement attitude...
9:57 AM May 19th via TweetDeck
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U 2 R so cute! RT @cuteculturechic Hubby and me http://t.co/jiVgierP
9:40 AM May 19th via TweetDeck
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RT @TheChalkOutline: RT @RoyBurton Weber State comes up with new athletics logo: http://t.co/dZRAgHcL #utah
9:38 AM May 19th via TweetDeck
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Ouch! Only a 40 on metacritic. I warned you! RT @majornelson Is anyone REALLY surprised by the #Battleship reviews? http://t.co/MWWZJ6bJ
9:33 AM May 19th via TweetDeck

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Thursday, May 17, 2012


I'm learning to code with @Codecademy in 2012. Join me! http://t.co/zwq52Or0 #codeyear
10:51 PM May 17th via Tweet Button

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

On The @Verge goes primetime: watching on Xbox via YouTube on my TV from my couch. Super. http://t.co/zdtR5mzP
10:07 PM May 16th via TweetDeck
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RT @NWSSaltLakeCity: MT @uacwasatch: For lowest snow year on record we took the Bronze w/ 329". Silver went to 1960-61 326" & Gold w ...
3:43 PM May 16th via TweetDeck
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/Ywo3Svgx Air Force One takes off at SLC
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/UsCIjjgE Air Force One departs Salt Lake Int'l
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/un4haNgv Jets await Air Force One departure
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/SpGrbulO Runaway Kid
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/PYt1awKw Johnson Space Center Museum
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/OqsGiwMN Air Force One at SLC
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/nkJk1HBN Preparing to watch Air Force One
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/MJO8q5AO All In Due Time - $1,000,000
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/9mbmA0so All In Due Time - Come Together
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/OXMGK4La All In Due Time - Bountiful Handcart Days Parade - 2006
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/nMYqwG2i All In Due TimeBountiful Handcart Days - Park Entertainment
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/sZpaNGYJ JC Penny Demolition - Part 2
11:44 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/AF6MJ5Ws A View of The Cache
11:43 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/YofU3VeN Jeep Commanche Travel Bug at Ricks Creek Falls
11:43 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/aVLpYwZf Ricks Creek Falls (JeepCruzer Introduction)
11:43 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/uwjE0GfU Emma Sings Clifford Theme
11:43 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/pCNpIkz1 Emma Sings Hymns
11:43 AM May 16th via Google
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I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/DJyK81ae A panaoramic view of the Ricks Creek Falls
11:43 AM May 16th via Google

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

RT @zpower: fearing a monopoly, the federal government will break up facebook into seven regional "baby books" some 80 years from now.
6:48 AM May 15th via TweetDeck
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RT @eEditor: Just gave my Korean in-laws a virtual tour of the house via Skype video & an iPhone. We live in an amazing time. Easy t ...
6:46 AM May 15th via TweetDeck

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Doug's Quiz - The Results


So the form builder in Google Docs really is all it's cracked up to be.  I made a quick toss away quiz, E-mailed it to half a dozen people and posted it on facebook and Google +.  I was pretty impresed.  The E-mail recipients, at least if they were using a service that allowed HTML mail, could take the quiz within the E-mail client.  Google automatically created a spreadsheet that tracked the responses and even aggregated the data into graphs so I could easily see and track the metrics. Some lessons I learned: I didn't ask anyone to identify themselves, so no one know who answered what.   

I'm sure you're dying to know the answers to the questions.  Well here you go:

1) Places Doug has lived: Everyone got this wrong.  I have lived in ALL these places.  They are each cities in the state of Indiana (U.S.A.) where I spent two years as a missionary.
2) Yes, Doug is, in fact, a jerk.  Only on correct answer on this one (tee hee.)
3) Doug's dream car: Trick question.  Doug has always wanted a Jeep.  Doug now has a Jeep.  If I were to get a car other than the Jeep, it would be the Atom.  So I would say both Jeep and Atom are correct.  Unless I was buying a nice Grand Tourer, then it woudl definately be the DB9.  Perhaps they are all correct?
4) Thanks for the responses.  The Avengers got the most responses, and this is what I watched over the weekend.

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Day 133 - Project 366


RT @BlondHousewife: Today is not one of Batman's favorite holidays.
11:50 AM May 13th via TweetDeck
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Interesting. Flipboard now tells me that my Thunderbolt does not meet system requirements and my results will vary. Didn't say that before
11:38 AM May 13th via TweetDeck
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Is anybody else ready for college football to start up again? #NCAAF #Utes #Cougars #Boilermakrs #WV #Texas #Aggies #Broncos #NCAAFPlayoffs
2:56 AM May 13th via TweetDeck
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RT @TimOfLegend: Lili: "Why can't he talk?" Me: "Uh... Tigger... He has a sore throat." Then Tigger just looks at me, disappointed. http ...
2:12 AM May 13th via TweetDeck

Friday, May 11, 2012

Uh oh. Did Carroll Shelby die? I noticed he's trending.
2:14 PM May 11th via TweetDeck
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Wow! I've spent 11 hours and 39 minutes of my life sending tweets. What about you? Find out at http://t.co/lK8Gfq7M
8:18 AM May 11th via TimeTweeting

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

RT @cpdutah: See:http://t.co/maGmqicC for clearification to story aired on KUTV "GetGephardt" on Tues May 8, 2012
4:58 PM May 10th via TweetDeck
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You owe it to your self to visit you local inter-mountain Maverik store and buy some Bon Fire honey barbeque chips. The best I've had.
12:11 PM May 10th via TweetDeck
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Still going RT @MarsRovers On the road again! Oppy drives for the first time after 130 sols at her winter parking spot http://t.co/DWdiGZ5r
8:28 AM May 10th via TweetDeck
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RT @OXM: BioShock Infinite is delayed until 2/26/13, with no E3 showing. The amount of :( on the internet today? Also infinite. http://t ...
8:04 AM May 10th via TweetDeck

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012

I just tried @dominos new gluten free crust. Wow, it's pretty awesome! Good pizza by any standard.
5:33 PM May 9th via TweetDeck
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I'm still going to play it, but it's gone from anxiously anticipted to just another delayed game I'll get around to. http://t.co/9imEOm6C
8:42 AM May 9th via TweetDeck
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Well there go my birthday plans :-( RT @verge 'Bioshock' Infinite delayed, pushed back to February 2013 http://t.co/9imEOm6C
8:32 AM May 9th via TweetDeck

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Tuesday, May 08, 2012

@DarranZenger @danforutah accepted a @desertnews invitation for debate on KSL TV. Hatch only agreed to radio debate.
http://t.co/AGOmkVxF
5:26 PM May 8th via TweetDeck
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RT @DanForUtah: ICYMI: @OrrinHatch in 1976 called for 8 public debates with his primary Republican opponent. http://t.co/KXyq77dy #itsti ...
5:09 PM May 8th via TweetDeck
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Interesting. No TV. RT @RobertGehrke Hatch campaign says it will debate Dan Liljenquist on the Doug Wright Show. Date is TBA. #utpol
9:51 AM May 8th via TweetDeck
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RT @airandspace: TDIH 1945: Allies celebrate WWII VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) after surrender of Nazi Germany. More @amhistorymuseum: ...
8:21 AM May 8th via TweetDeck

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Monday, May 07, 2012


RT @gopTODD: Reading Hatch's 1995 editorial on term limits wherein he states that he will be 78 years old in 2012 and NOT running for re ...
10:17 PM May 7th via TweetDeck
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RT @michaelkreagan 'Avengers' blows out all-time B.O. record with $200 million opening. Variety http://t.co/VMqRqHoO
12:53 PM May 7th via TweetDeck
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RT @CameronMVM: Another great letter to the editor: Hatch supported term limits http://t.co/DrdHWvvs #utpol #ItsTime
12:31 PM May 7th via web
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Last chance for @orrinhatch to save face and debate. @danforutah @deseretnews A Question You Should Say Yes To http://t.co/h67H4mtB
12:09 PM May 7th via bitly
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Why can't someone make one with bluetooth sync, or better, WiFi? RT @verge Turn your iPhone into a glucose meter. http://t.co/ALgIkY1O
8:08 AM May 7th via TweetDeck

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A Question You Should Say Yes To

This looks like Orrin Hatch's (@orrinhatch) last chance to gracefully agree on a debate with challenger Dan Liljenquist (@DanForUtah.)  It seems to me the editorial staff at the Deseret News (@deseretnews)  is going easy on the incumbent considering they easily could have criticized Hatch for avoiding the debate, not only on grounds of transparency and ethics, but over his double standard.  (Hatch criticized President Obama for not engaging in enough debates against John McCain in 2008.)

Liljenquist has accepted a Deseret News/KSL TV invitation to a debate and I think that unless Hatch want's to either a) loose face for refusing a debate or b) loose face over finally capitulating to a debate, he should accept this offer and let his campaign work on setting terms rather than letting Liljenquist continue to call him out.

I really need to stop giving suggestions to the opposing candidate.

Sources

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Day 126 - Project 366


Why does everyone who gets up to bear testimony try to be a comedian? #LDSsacramentmeeting
1:43 PM May 6th via TweetDeck

Friday, May 04, 2012

Day 124 - Project 366


The Star Wars Day cards I made to give out today. (Please don't sue me Uncle George) http://t.co/TtuvdVn4
1:10 PM May 4th via TweetDeck
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Check it out! @388fw tips us off to HAFB's twitter feed: >>>> @TeamHill_UT <<<< It's a local tweet #followfriday!
11:54 AM May 4th via TweetDeck
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No way! Did you know that the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base has a twitter account? >>>> @388fw <<<< (Thanks @BenWinslow )
11:48 AM May 4th via TweetDeck
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Hey Luke! May the fourth be with you.
8:03 AM May 4th via TweetDeck
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I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/kkX57lc6 On The Verge episode 005: Tony Fadell and Chris Grant
1:32 AM May 4th via Google

Thursday, May 03, 2012

My Case For A New Senator

I've been thinking a lot about this and I want the clarity of thought that comes from explaining something to someone else.

Dan Liljenquist's campaign made a website outlining some points from Orrin Hatch's record that I have considered when deciding that Utah needed a new senator.  Dan honestly wasn't my first choice for his replacement, but I am convinced he is the better man for the position.

In my mind Orrin Hatch may be the quintessential Republican insider.  I think there have been instances where Hatch has hidden behind the party rather than take a stand for my values.  I feel like he has used his position to assert himself in private industry, attend soirees and mingle with hip hop artists rather than actually tackling issues such as repairing the Social Security infrastructure, (which now pays out more money than it takes in) paying similar attention to medicare and tackling entitlement programs.  I feel that in almost 36 years a senator ought to be able to point to some accomplishments in those arenas rather than promise that he will, this time, fix them if his is AGAIN elected.

Hatch's argument that clout carries enough weight to negate any other issue in the balance is manipulative.  Being "In line" for the senate finance committee chair means very little to me when I see his influence as a committee member has yielded so little.  We still have an omnibus bill, a "shovel ready" stimulus package, "cash for clunkers" and no effect on de-funding obamacare.  Liljenquist made an excellent point in his convention speech regarding the "clout" issue:
Liljenquist attacked Hatch on his campaign pitch that if re-elected he would become chairman of the Finance Committee. Hatch, he said, made the same arguments in 2000 and 2006.
Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, can get that position if Hatch isn't reelected, Liljenquist said, noting Crapo is a BYU graduate and true conservative.
Liljenquist called Hatch's claim that Hill would close without him offensive.
"No one senator is too big to fail. No one senator is too big to lose," he said.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=20087870&nid=960
 At the core of my argument for a change in the senate is my belief that senators should have term limits.  I can't think of an elected office that should not come with term limits as a matter of fact.  I'm not working under any illusions that Dan Liljenquist is going to be magically impervious to the "beltway" syndrome.  I hope he holds out longer than most.  It does seem clear to me that frequent change would give at lest new life to senate offices and reduce the "re-election" mindset that prevents politicians from standing on principal rather than angle for popularity.

Even if Mr. Liljenquist is an ideal senator, I will still be among those asking for a change in the future.  Maybe not in six years, but certainly in twelve.

http://www.bringhatchhome.com/
http://www.danforutah.com/

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Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Day 122 - Project 366


I could really go for a treat myself: RT @911BUFF ...TERRORIST TREAT STILL VERY HIGH...
9:02 PM May 2nd via TweetDeck
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RT @Disneyland: This Day In #DisneyHistory: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln debuts at the World's Fair in New York – 1964 http://t.co/Bux ...
4:26 PM May 2nd via TweetDeck
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RT @GoGeocaching: Happy #Birthday #Geocaching! 1st cache hid on May 3, 2000 -Now 1.7 mil caches Show your #pride http://t.co/zP8lM3HZ #G ...
4:24 PM May 2nd via TweetDeck

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Day 121 - Project 366


Emma And A Kidd

We're pretty lucky to have a neighbor who keeps several acres of property as a small farm.  For years we've reaped the benefits of being welcome to get up close with various animals ostensibly living in our back yard.  Several youth in the neighborhood have been given to opportunity to raise animals for 4H competitions while helping maintain the farm.

Emma is a frequent visitor to the farm and has forged a bond with animals of all sorts from rabbits to turkeys.  While on a visit with mom, Emma got the opportunity to get up close with a crippled little goat and take a turn feeding it.  She also got to meet a four day old buffalo calf who came to live at the farm.  The calf's owner was proudly inviting anyone who passed by to come visit with this unique adoption.  I have my bet that we'll be visiting again soon.
RT @DavisCountySO: Cherry Hill Amusement Park attempted arson and damageed property. Please contact @DavisCountySO with tips. http://t ...
1:49 PM May 1st via TweetDeck