Archive for September, 2006
Texting To Vote!
While I’m not quite sure how much this will be actually used, I think it’s quite cool that you can use your cell phone to register to vote. I like the fact that the program will text you on Election Day to remind you to vote as well. I’d be interested to hear [...]
Quit Apologizing Already
How many times does Pope Benedict XVI have to apologize for quoting the writing of an emporer from 700 years ago? Did he pick the best quote in the world to prove his point? Absolutely not. Do you think he honestly meant to offend Muslims and their religion as a whole? Absolutely not.
So what [...]
Matt Smith, Problem Solver
My friend Matt Smith is running for State Representative, 42nd District here in southwestern Pennsylvania and he has just released his first commercial. It’s called “Problem Solver” and you can watch it below using YouTube or you can download the WMV file from his web site.
Half-Suit?
File this one under the “What the hell?!?!?” category. There is a company selling a “business bib” — that is, a half of a suit that you put over your clothes to give someone the impression that you’re dressed up for a video conference. The best part is that it sells for between $130-$150 [...]
Race and Reporting
There’s something that has bothered me for a while and after reading about 5 students being shot at Duquesne University — my alma mater — after an on-campus party, I have to get this off my chest.
The incident at Duquesne was sponsored by the Black Student Union, so who does KDKA send to the campus [...]
Surrounded By Family Members
Every time someone famous dies, the news always reports “(Insert dead celebrity’s name here) was surrounded by family members at the time of their death.” I mean, isn’t that kind of assumed since they didn’t die in a fiery car accident or plane crash? Does it really need to be said?
I just hope that I’ll [...]