Another Videogame Based Movie
This one has made its rounds before but I saw it for the first time yesterday and loved it.
H/T Agitator
Why Can’t McCain Really Be This Cool?
McCain Vows To Replace Secret Service With His Own Bare FistsThe “War For The White House” promo they have before all of the election 2008 stories over at ONN is outstanding.
The Monty Hall Problem
Unless you already know what the Monty Hall Problem is or are just a freaky genius who never falls victim to logical errors you should read this article and then be a little more humble about your assumptions from now on. I know I will.
The Monty Hall Problem is excellently explained in the game linked in the article.
The Mannings Are Getting A Handgun
Lisa and I are complete noobs when it comes to shooting and purchasing handguns. We’ll be taking a class this week that includes some range time and use of several different handguns. Hopefully that should get us off to a good start. If any readers have good advice on purchasing firearms it would be much appreciated.
Here are the handguns I’m most interested in right now. They’re all 9mm. My wife and I will both be practicing with this gun and I want to buy something she’ll be completely comfortable shooting.
H&K P2000 I haven’t fired this yet but respect H&K’s reputation. We want a reliable weapon so this is currently my first choice.
Walther PPS This is a brand new model. That concerns me. My bro-in-law has one we’ll likely be trying out at the range before we make a final decision.
Sig P239 A small gripped gun with a single stack magazine. I’m assuming that will be easier for a woman with small hands to use and easy to conceal if necessary. Am I wrong? I’m tempted to go with the model that shoots .357 sig ammo (also available on the p2000) but that could get expensive.
If anyone has ideas on how I can help make shooting enjoyable for Lisa I’d appreciate hearing them. She’s been very ambivalent about guns as long as I’ve known her. She does want to get one now though so I want to ensure we do things correctly.
Because I’m So Tired Of Politics…
I liked this post by Mick Stockinger at Uncorrelated today. His politics are pretty loony (but often articulated well). His social commentary is nearly always right on and very fun to read.
I enjoyed the post but at the same time remembered how very glad I am not to have to play the dating game anymore. It was fun but also terribly stressful.
Some Blog Love
My favorite economist blogger is sending some much deserved praise to my favorite overall blogger. I completely agree with her…Radley Balko’s blog really is probably the most valuable one out there right now. His efforts to catalogue injustices perpetrated by those responsible for maintaining our safety and security are invaluable.
It is cool to read about someone else I respect who is reading and enjoying the same blogs I pay attention too. I check every one of the blogs/websites listed over there on the right hand side of my site on a daily basis. Each one has earned my respect and I’m grateful for the effort they all put into providing me with their ideas and information free of charge! If your bored select one at random and give it a look.
UPDATE 3/18/2008 6:55: While I’m handing out blog love I figured I’d pass out a mention to what is becoming the most consistently entertaining read in the whole Utah bloghive. If you haven’t got Glen Warchol’s blog in your RSS reader you really should put it there. The Trib isn’t paying that guy nearly enough.
Montana Has A Cool Governor
Here is an interview Brian Schweitzer (Democratic governor of Montana) recently had with NPR. It is very short and sweet and forceful explanation of the foolishness that is “Real Id”. Give the interview a listen then try to imagine Gov. Huntsman being that cool. Pretty hard eh?
It would sure be nice to have a chance to support a candidate like Mr. Schweitzer in Utah. Do you think it is possible that a state like ours, so heavily influenced by cultural Mormonism, could ever elect someone known for his willingness to kick butt in the fight for our freedoms and rights instead of someone well-known because he’s really rich, really pretty, and really Mormon?
Time For A Happy Post
Ugh…when the legislature is in session it is sometimes difficult to do a happy post.
I don’t think I can beat this one tonight so I’m not even going to try.
Thank you Mark at BCC. That was my favorite read of the week.
UPDATE 03/02/08 9:41 PM: Jason picked up on the “Happy Post” meme and knocked one out of the park. Comic irony nearly always equals a Happy Post!
I’m Skeptical…But Have High Hopes
The new Star Wars movies kind of ruined the whole franchise for me (either that or I’m just older now). This has me so excited I almost cried when I saw it. Here’s hoping May 22nd won’t be a let down.
My Dentist Is Part Of The Solution
I saw my dentist on TV this morning offering free dental work for people who can’t afford to pay for it. We need more people like him who are willing to actually do something on their own to solve the problems our society faces instead of turning to government for solutions.
Thank you Dr. Preece. A great dentist and a great example.
First in Davis County To Vote For Obama!
Early voting started today and according to the poll workers I was the first Democrat to vote at the Court House. I’m just going to assume I’m the first in the whole county. Go Obama 2008!
If you think about it my vote was probably the first one cast in Davis County that actually matters. Romney will run away with Utah’s Republican primary so there isn’t really a contest on that side. Yay me!
A Reminder About Being Compassionate
This post by Derek at ‘A Liberal Mormon’ is the best post I’ve read in Utah’s bloghive this year.
A Cool New Song
Fingertips is my favorite music blog. If you like free music I highly recommend adding it to your aggregator. One of their songs this week really agreed with me so I figured I’d link to it here.
A post with a good song is better than another voucher post any day!!!
Thank You KVNU!
I just want to publicly thank Tom at KVNU for introducing me to Jake Boyd, an American hero.
Caffeine: My Recreational Drug Of Choice
For religious reasons I don’t drink coffee or tea. I rarely drink carbonated beverages because they have too much sugar and the bloated feeling I get when I drink them is amplified by the fact that I’m way fatter than I’d like to be. That said, I do drink a Mt. Dew from time to time when I’m feeling run down and need a quick pick-me-up. Yesterday I tried Mt. Dew “Game Fuel” for the first time. I drank it at about 3:PM and couldn’t fall asleep till after midnight. Ouch.
Here is a cool website which lists the caffeine content in nearly every soda you can imagine. “Game Fuel” is new and isn’t listed on this website. For the record it has 73 mg of caffeine in a 12 oz can. For me…thats way too much.
