Good News?

I have good news to spread so why do I have to complain?  It has to do with the reason for the good news. Read on to find out, I pretty sure it will be a short one.

Bubble Wrap That

Tonight is something that I believe I have talked about before however I can't find the post.  I guess if you want to find out more about the previous post you will have to search through.  The basics of the previous post was regarding the stupidity of people and their texting.  This is really an extension of that.

Gas Companies Struggles

Caught the news tonight, and it drew my attention in when it was starting talking about the stock market and other financial news.  Amazing news in that the Dow went up by 200 point, but the NASDAQ fell.  That was, in large part, due to news that Facebook didn't meet projections with their first quarterly report since going "public."  I put that in quotes because the way it was done makes it so it isn't really a public stock.  But that is a different rant.

Upcoming Price Hikes

I'm actually still watching the news as I write this but I felt that this story was something that I needed to talk about now.  You know, with all of the people that I'm connected to on Google+, being crabby isn't as easy as you may think.  And truthfully, that is a big part of the reason that I often forget what I was going to complain about.  But I'll do my best to keep it up!

Facebook and Privacy

I missed the news tonight thanks to Mother Nature's strong storms last night.  But because I didn't get to complain about this topic earlier, I have a great rant tonight.  The title of this post appears to me as an oxymoron from all that I've read.  But that to me is just another reason to avoid it.

Smartphone Games

I've made no bones about my love of my smartphone.  A big part of that is being able to take up empty time with games.  But there two are major problems that I have regarding many of the games.  To cover up the first, they skew the game with the second.

Signal Lights

I know, it's Friday and I haven't been posting anything as of late.  But tonight is an exception because of an experience that I had on the way home that continues to bother me.  This is far from the first time that it has happened but this time the driver went a little too far for me to skip commenting on it!

Carrier Interference

Tonight's rant comes not from the news but personal experience.  I have made no bones about how much I love having a smartphone or how much I love having one based on Android.  I even recommend that anyone getting a phone get an Android rather then an iPhone.  But there is a drawback that needs to change, and that is what has gotten me upset tonight.

Families in Court

Anyone for a bonus?  Good, glad to hear it.  I just have a quick one about the many court cases that were on the news tonight and the crap that is being allowed to happen.  Some may be a little angry with me on this one but there is a reason that I feel the way I do, and by the end of this you may agree.

The Connected Issue

Tonight is about something that is becoming a really funny event to most of us.  Unfortunately, the government seems to think they need to stick their nose in because they, once again, think they know what is best and how you should live your life.

Another Reason for Obesity

Wow, what a hot day!  We hit a record today and almost hit the all-time record.  Syracuse got to 101, the all-time record for Syracuse is 102.  The humidity took the feel up to 104, and that is something that many other areas haven't had to deal with.  And trust me, it makes a difference.  But that isn't what I want to talk about.  It is just the reason I didn't see the news.

Kids, TV, and Exercise

That's right, I've got a bonus for you!  This one is another stupid study based on opinion and not fact, as usual.  This will be a quick one, I think.

Why Get a Uni-Tasker?

I did catch a little of the local news before going in the pool tonight.  They actually had some useful information for a change.  They followed that up with something stupid from Consumer Reports though so I guess tonight was a wash.

What Are You Saying?

Another beautiful weekend which meant not much viewing of television.  I did catch something that aired several times during what I caught of the race my son was watching.  And I just can't figure out why they feel that NASCAR fans really need so much focus on this type of prescription medication.

Hair Loss

What a story I have for you tonight!  This is the stupidest thing that I have heard in a long time.  And that doesn't include the doctor that they interviewed for the story.  I have told my wife for many years that if I lose too much more hair I am going to just shave it off.  No lotions, shampoos, and definitively no pills.  And this was reinforced with this story.

Trains

I caught half of the world news tonight but that was enough.  To begin with, it was very warm and the pool was calling (it was either go in there or fall asleep in the chair).  But beyond that, I got tired of seeing what I read about earlier in the day and I had my rant picked.

Conclusive Newscasters

Wow, three from the same newscast, they were on fire tonight!  This is another quick one so I'll get right to it.

Brilliant News Planning

You guessed it, the local news was packed tonight!  This is just a quick one but still annoying as all get out!  Why would I care about the planning of the newscast?  Read on and you may be also.

Pointless Study, You Bet!

Yep, I caught some of the local news tonight and they revealed yet another stupid study!  This one told you just how you could extend your life by 2 whole years.  Really, I'm not making this up.

The Beginning of the End: Twitter

Just a little bonus rant tonight.  This one is really goes along with all of the other greedy things that are going on in all of the technology industry.  This happens to be about the changes that Twitter is about to put into place.

The Wrong Words and Phrases

Believe it or not, tonight's topic comes from watching the world news via my wife.  She has noticed several key phrases that are being used to describe too many events where they don't belong.  And I have to agree with her on this one!

Gavels and Media

Anyone up for a bonus rant tonight?  Well read on!  By now you have probably heard or read about the lifeguard who was fired for going outside his zone.  I have to say that I'm impressed with his actions and the actions of his fellow lifeguards!

Olympic Commercials

It's no secret, the Olympic Games are in a few weeks in London.  And the news is starting to be dominated by things occurring in and around London.  It is almost to the point of being annoying.  But what I think is most annoying is the commercials that are already starting.

Environmentally Friendly?

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday here in the US and I also hope they are being safe.  You might be wondering what I could complain about on a day that not only turned out wonderful weather wise and the time spent with the family.  I caught something this morning in a commercial that just irked me as we watch a couple of shows on the DIY network.

Simple Marketing Concepts

Just a quick one based on a commercial that I saw.  It has bothered me for a while but it seems to be making a comeback.  And it is perpetuated by the media, as usual.