Monthly Archives: February 2012

I’m making a list

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Mike Reardon

No, I’m not checking it twice. Once will do nice(ly). Break out the peanuts and crackerjack: Major League Baseball is about to hit a home run. Wednesday, Feb. 29, Major League Baseball will relaunch its wildly popular MLB At Bat … Continue reading →

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Hubris? False bravado? Or just plain old stupidity?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Mike Reardon

More Drivers Texting at Wheel Despite State Bans For all the criticism and new legal bans, texting by drivers just keeps increasing, especially among younger motorists. About half of American drivers between 21 and 24 say they’ve thumbed messages or … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with this picture?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Mike Reardon

An entire bank of payphones Not one being used. Meanwhile, back at the gate. There are only two power outlets for the planeload of passengers who need to charge their phones. Mind you, they’re very nice payphones. Clean and shiny. … Continue reading →

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I suggest a new strategy R2

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Let the Wookie win We remember the scene. Upon learning that wookies have been known to rip their opponents limbs off after losing, C3P0 suggests that R2D2 let the wookie win. This scene came to mind as I went through … Continue reading →

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The World is a Carousel of Color

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike Reardon

The miracle of imagination,  The marvels of earth, sea and sky, These wonders untold Are ours to behold Some things never get old. I watched this show for the third time last night. It gets better every time I see it. Walt … Continue reading →

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What happens when you’re bored?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Or when you don’t like the way things are? You could just complain. Loudly. You could stoically just accept things as they are. Or you could look past the resignation and the complaints and see the possibilities. Sometimes it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Nevada issues rules for driverless cars!?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Mike Reardon

A car that drives itself somehow seems oddly familiar. Though driver-less cars sound far-fetched and futuristic, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval recently caught a ride in a prototype: He went in a car operated by Google, a self-driving Toyota Prius. It … Continue reading →

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If the long-term measure of success is the legacy we leave behind

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Tim Wakefield is a very successful man “Tim Wakefield has been the epitome of class and determination in his remarkable career,” said principal owner John Henry. “He will be known as much for his character, dedication and perseverance as he … Continue reading →

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The force is strong with this one

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Do you lead like a Jedi master? Or a Sith lord? In particular, the Galactic Empire strikes me as a quintessential example of how not to effectively run an organization. Let’s take a look at five of the Empire’s biggest … Continue reading →

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Life is a gift from God

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Sunrise Is the bow He puts on it. Just Sayin’

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