For the handful(?) of us who participate or enjoy martial arts, this was pretty sad news. Jhoon Rhee, the Grandmaster credited with bringing...
I got a Philips Hue Bridge and lights for Christmas. All-in-all, it's a pretty slick deal, being able to control the lights in my house with Siri...
We've been talking for awhile about ditching cable. Our current "bundle promo deal" ends next month, so today we cancelled our cable and landline...
So, I'm having an "FML" moment regarding graduate studies and employment. I have a BME from U of Wisconsin and have been a successful band...
I have an old laptop that I've replaced as my primary home computer due to some virus and heatsink issues. Out of sheer boredom, interest,...
OK, gang... teaching band in a new school this year. It's a bigger (1200 student) high school. Bands are coming along nicely. I went to the...
I don't watch a ton of US TV, mostly because a lot of our mainstream programming isn't that good. I mainly watch NCIS, The Big Band Theory, Being...
Anyone else have any interest in Whiskys, Single-Malts, and so on? What's your favorite? What have you tried that's awful?
I'm thinking about getting an AppleTV unit to try to help tie a lot of my media together so it can be better viewed on my TV. I know at least one...
My Grandmother died a week ago. I went home to help my folks with the arrangements, and the funeral was last Friday (Thank the gods she went...
I've had Alfred Publishing Company's 2011-2012 pep band demo CD playing this afternoon. One of the tunes that they're publishing this year is the...
A few of you have given me guidance and support about a possible call to ministry. I am pleased to report that I passed my entrance interviews...
I just discovered that now-former San Jose Sharks goalie has signed with with SKA (the St. Petersburg Soldiers) of the Russian Kontinenal Hockey...
I wish you all a most happy and alcoholic 4th Annual International Beer Day. Celebrate with a great brew!
So, anyone know anything about the health and/or pain-relief benefits of magnetic bracelets or rings? There was a vendor selling them at a local...
As I strolled about the halls yesterday at our local State Music Festival, I noticed something alarming. Kids (boys especially) seem to lack some...
I've become interested in the sport of recreational kayaking. Does anyone here kayak? Can anyone give me some pointers on what brands are good...
So what's the scoop here, BBS? Has anyone else heard about their take on the Alice in Wonderland story that's being aired tonight (12/6) and...
Three years ago, my in-laws bought us a top-of-the-line 46" Samsung 1080p TV. It's contrast ratio is like a gazillion to 1, and it has tons of...
With the clock striking midnight, it's like the firing of the starter's pistol on another National Novel Writing Month. Anyone else participating...
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