You Need Help with What

Bonus rant!  I went to my in-laws last night to fix the headlights on their car.  Just using a kit to remove the oxidation on the outside.  But it turned out that they were also having some problems with their DSL connection.  And in attempting to figure it out I came across something that was almost funny.

They Should Have Known

Got another quick one tonight.  This is one of those things that will usually set me off no matter what!  It is another example of the complete desire for people to just suddenly come in to money.  I have nothing against people becoming suddenly wealthy, just do it in an honest or lucky way!  This is a situation where they are hoping to get wealthy through litigation.

Is the Evening News the Right Time for That?

With the mornings being dark and my car being a little older (it is now 10 years old) I needed to do something about the headlights.  A few years ago I tried a product that was supposed to be a permanent solution.  Needless to say, it wasn't and they were clouding up once again.  And it also meant that once I got done with dinner I didn't get to see much of the news.  But what I did see really upset me.

Wrong Call

Normally at this time of year cutting the grass once a week is the norm but that isn't the case this year.  I missed the news because I had to cut slow because the grass has nearly the perfect weather.  Warm sunny days and cool damp nights.  About the only thing slowing it down is the shorter days.  Anyway, on to tonight's complaint.  It has to do with the controversial call in last night's NFL football game.

Cause for Developer Concern

The news tonight has given me plenty of options for things to complain about but I have something that has bothered me since the release of the latest iPhone and iOS 6.  This is something that should concern anyone who is a developer for the platform or is considering becoming one.  And let's be clear, this isn't another article bashing the iPhone.  I truly believe it is a quality product, just not my preference.

Biased Coverage

Anyone who follows me knows that I have some real issues with a lot of the sports commentators out there. I feel they are highly overpaid for the stupid commentary that they often make.  For the most part this seems to be in the pro games, except for last night!  This was the worst coverage that I have viewed in a very long time!

Popcorn Lung

Got a really stupid one tonight!  It's another example of the courts backing the whole "It's not my fault" movement that is going on in this country.  I suppose at least this guy is claiming he will give the money to charity.  Perhaps he is saying that just because he knows he will lose the appeal that I'm sure will be (or already has been) filed.

More Food Fear

Another story that has me writing before the newscast is even over.  And once again, it is something that I believe is really a horrible way in which to suck you in.  This kind of news-casting really needs to come to an end.

Kid Studies

Missed most the world news but I didn't need to see it to have something, although I could go off about the 10 minutes they spent on the royal couple.  There were two of them that are related on the local news.  They were national stories so perhaps you saw them even if you aren't local to me.  Just a couple more pointless studies that I thought you may be interested in, if for no other reason then to know where you tax dollars are being wasted.

Another Line of BS from Verizon

Anyone in the mood for bonus Friday rant?  Good because I have one that I find completely annoying!  No, it doesn't effect everyone yet.  I believe it is setting a precedent that will be followed for the future though!  Read on to hear what I'm talking about and why I think it will cause you some issues in the future.  I promise that you will see why I think it effects everyone!

End of an Era

What a shock came from the campus of the University of Connecticut today.  Jim Calhoun announced that he is retiring effective immediately.  Perhaps that shocks some of you but it doesn't really surprise me much.  The reason it doesn't shock me is the reason it makes tonight's short rant.

Nothing to See Here, This Isn't the Phone You are Looking For

Today was the huge announcement that so many iPhone fans were waiting for.  Many may ask why the rant since I'm obviously a an Android fan (my apps).  The reason for the rant has to do with the news coverage.  This probably isn't what you may think, please give me a chance on this one.

Teacher Trouble

I've got a double for you tonight falling under one headline!  I was having a little trouble figuring out which one ticked me off more so I thought why not do them both.  The first is probably pretty obvious to most dealing with the strike in Chicago, but the second is something that most people probably haven't seen.  That is unless you live in the Syracuse market and were watching the local news.

Is That Really Necessary?

I didn't really pay much attention to the news tonight and what I saw showed me little to really complain about.  So I think I will complain about something that I see every morning when walking from my car to work.  We are in a situation where the federal government needs to cut costs.  Once you are done reading this short one, you may agree that there are a ton of little ways in which they could save money.

Yeah, He Did That

Oh my what a problem I have with something that was said tonight.  It was an interview with Michelle Obama regarding the Democratic National Convention.  My oh my how the lies fly during election season.  Of course, some of the things aren't necessarily a complete lie but an extreme exaggeration of the truth.  This one I believe falls squarely in the lie category!

NFL Season Start

Well, it is finally here, the start of the NFL season.  Not sure about you folks but I've been anxiously waiting for the start of the season.  I only really watch two sports, the NFL and college basketball.  I will watch some college football but it certainly isn't my favorite.  And a big part of the reason I'm looking forward to it, the stupid things that announcers say.

It Went Up That Much

Holy crap I completely forgot to write a post last night!  I've been trying to get the one thing (Civilization 4) to work on Linux that is holding me to Windows, what a pain this is turning out to be.  I did catch the news and have a couple of really good ones to talk about.  And the two that I'm about to talk about are something that has been a recurring theme over the last few years.