Texting Etiquette
I hate texting. I think it's stupid, pointless, and annoying. That being said, there are millions of people who do nothing but text so I find myself on the receiving end of a text message or two. Befo...
Tag: rants
Restroom Etiquette
There are certain things you don't do in a restroom, at least if you're a guy. Most guys abide by this (unless they are drunk at a bar or sporting event), but there are a few that I have to deal with...
Standardizing Artist Naming in iTunes
Okay, this doesn't apply to just iTunes, but since it is the de facto application for downloading music, they have more of an impact on standardizing a naming convention. This would also apply to Amaz...
Facebook and Privacy
I remember when Facebook was a small startup targeted to students on college campuses. It was called The Facebook then, making reference to the freshmen facebook that many universities put out. It was...
You're In Unprofessional Hands
My insurance (auto and home) is set to renew next month so I started looking around at the different insurance companies to get rate quotes to see if I could save a little money. Three out of the five...
Why Facebook Has Lost Me
Okay, so I really don't use Facebook that often. In fact, I really haven't used it all that much since college, when it was only open to college students. I would use it off and on to keep in touch wi...
Why I Will Not Use Bing
With Bing gaining a percentage point in search market share I would like to point out there are very good reasons on why I will not use the Microsoft search engine. First off, the msnbot practices in...
The Teacher Meeting Paradox
If there's one thing that teachers hate it's meetings. I don't think I've ever met a teacher that is excited to go to a meeting where the higher ups tell them how to do their jobs. Here's the thing th...
Dog People
I had a dog growing up but I was a kid. I wasn't part of the dog owner culture that I have now come to know. Like all dog people I love my dog. I love playing with her and buying her toys and treats....
Goodbye XM
SiriusXM is doing everything they can to raise money and alienate customers. Since the merger there are several things I've noticed about their service, none of them good. When the merger took place I...
On Experts
Browsing the web I've come to the conclusion that everyone is an expert these days. It used to be you went to school for years and years, read everything on your topic, and published articles and book...
What Bugs Me About Twitter
I am not an "expert on all things web 2.0." Nor am I a "social media expert." Heck, I'm not even a "social media enthusiast." I'm just a regular person who finds value in various things on the interne...
Charter Communications Still Sucks
In case you haven't noticed, I am not a fan of Charter Communications. They have horrible customer service and high prices. If you haven't gotten screwed by them yet, you're about to. Over the weekend...
My Rant on Ranting
I've noticed that the majority of my posts lately have all been me ranting on and on about various topics. All the ranting has made my blog, and me, seem very negative. I'm not really a negative perso...
Do Not Ship UPS
A few weeks ago I shipped a package via UPS. I went to the UPS Store near my house to ship a Christmas package to a friend that lives near Chicago. I was shipping her a custom made t-shirt and a gift...
KMOV and Charter Communications
There is a battle going on in St. Louis between the local CBS affiliate, KMOV, and a cable television provider Charter Communications. Normally, wherever there is Charter-bashing I am there. This time...
The World Does Not Revolve Around Your 6 Year Old
It's time for a rant about 6 year olds and their mothers. What really bugs me is how much mothers coddle their young kids. What set off this rant is I was driving through my neighborhood and all the m...
Local TV Affiliates
One thing I hate about my local CBS affiliate, KMOV, is that about once a month they replace normal prime time programming with their own programming. I can understand doing this during the summer whe...
Bumper Stickers
I hate bumper stickers. I love bumper stickers. What? I'm not making sense? Well, let me explain. I hate bumper stickers because they are ugly, stupid, and tacky. I really don't care that your kid is...
Disappointed in the New XM Channel Lineup
The new lineup for the merged SiriusXM satellite radio service came out today. You can view changes here. Two of the stations I listen to, in fact, the two I listen to 90% of the time, have changed. E...