Return to Normality

So now that I’m running for president of the United States, I need a slogan. I’ve been thinking recently about popular slogans and what makes them good. A slogan should definitely be something short and catchy and open. It should be something positive, something that defines all the good that can come [...]

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So…. Yeah…. Why not?

I was as surprised as you were to read this news report this morning:
 The Unassociated Press reports today that popular internet blogger Steve Sandberg has announced his candidacy in the upcoming presidential race.  The announcement came moments after fellow blogger Jake Hart made his announcement.  While initial reports stated that Sandberg had no political experience, [...]

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Requirements

Last summer, when I decided to go ahead and buy myself a house, I had a few personal requirements. Of course, I knew all the standard things: make sure the house has a roof, don’t buy something without smelling under the refrigerator, don’t buy a house that isn’t for sale, etc.
But I figured [...]

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Sufficiently Accurate

The first computer game I ever purchased (maybe a Kings Quest or Simcity) was at Babbages in the University Mall in Orem. The store is still there in the same location but the name has changed a few times since the early 90s. I remember being intrigued by this person after whom the [...]

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Marketing and Me: A Preview

I fully intend on writing a three-part post on my relationship with marketing. It will take at least that much to try and explain how I react to television commercials and product packaging and product placements and endorsements… In the meantime, however, I wanted to remind you of this commercial:

At first it appears [...]

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