Friday, July 13, 2012
Since 2003 Major League Baseball has awarded home field advantage in the World Series based on the league that wins the All Star game. I myself am not a fan of making the All Star Game determine home field advantage in the World Series. The game with all of its hype is still an exhibition. Most of... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 6, 2012
When People Do Not Recycle
Without looking at any statistics and going from what I see, I would venture to guess that most people do not recycle. Some people have no choice in the matter. Recycling pickup may not be in place, meaning that people have to take their recyclables to the recycling center. Those people do not have... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 29, 2012
When Trolls Troll
Over the years I have seen dozens of Internet trolls spew their venom in online communities. I feel that the two goals of most trolls are to disrupt the online community and to receive attention. Other reasons are in play for why the trolls post their immature and often times offensive material. I... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Information Overload
Information overload is what I call a type of writer's block. I am sure that at least some of you experience this type of writer's block as well. Information overload is where I have an entry in mind that has a vast amount of information. My mind freezes up as I struggle to select what information... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Walking the Wire
At 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on ABC, Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk across Niagara Falls on a wire. He will be wearing a safety harness as required by ABC. I will be tuning in tonight to watch Wallenda attempt to cross the Falls. The characteristics and level of skills that a tightrope walker... Sign in to see full entry.