Game Outline Template 2.0
Running a baseball game is a lot easier when you have a plan. I learned this in the first scrimmage last year, so I decided to make a Game Outline. Here is a link to last year’s post. It served me well, but I wanted to improve on things this year. So here are the changes: I created a ROSTER sheet with the first name and last name of the player. You will notice that all you need to do is type in the player’s first name, the player’s last name, and the jersey number. To protect the identity of our future major leaguers from scouts, … Read entire article »
The iPod Armband, or “Do you HAVE to be a complete and utter jerk to work here?”
I recently started weight training and was in need of an armband for my 5G Video iPod 80GB. In the past I’ve found the Apple Store to have the best selection. Off I went, and here is my story… … Read entire article »
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Web Wednesday: Google
You just logged onto the Internet. You were curious about something. Maybe it was Sidecar recipes, maybe it was SharePoint prerequisites, or perhaps you wanted to read about the life of Townes Van Zandt. Only problem is, you don’t know where to start. … Read entire article »
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Microsoft OneNote Mobile Sync Error
My first PDA was a Palm III in 2000. I liked the way I could use it to keep my life (relatively) straight. One of the things I came to rely on was the Notes feature. I used it along with Outlook Notes to sync miscellaneous data back and forth. I kept a list of movies, books, CDs, and other information of varying importance. I stayed with the Palm platform until I started at my current company and got a Windows Mobile phone. One thing I quickly learned was that many Windows Mobile devices did not have the Notes application (including of course, my phone). I then discovered that OneNote Mobile allowed for the same functionality. I used it heavily, and grew to love it. The Palm notes app didn’t … Read entire article »
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Carbon Offset Indulgences
I wish I could take credit for this term, but I have to give credit to Charlie Sykes for linking today’s carbon-offset mania with the Reformation. Being a Lutheran, I was raised to know about the grounds for the reformation. I have to chuckle at the lengths we are willing to go to ease our guilt for living on this planet. I am in the process of replacing some windows so I save money and use less energy. I recycle more than the average person. I don’t think we should destroy the planet just for the heck of it. I believe we should take reasonable steps to keep the planet clean for future generations. What is a Carbon Offset Indulgence? It’s hard to define, but I know one when I see … Read entire article »
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A Wii bit of product maldistribution
I got a Nintendo Wii for Father’s Day, and I love it. It’s the first gaming console I owned since the Atari 5200 (which I still have), and I can think of no better system for our family. The girls can play Wii Sports: Golf or Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey. Jackson and I can play MLB 2K8 (and I can get livid watching him beat the tar out of me). The Wii Fit is challenging in parts, fun in others, and lame in a few spots (running in place = dumb). With the Wii, I became increasingly fascinated with the supply/demand curve heavily skewed towards the demand side. … Read entire article »
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Web Wednesday: The Science of Baseball
My father’s use of e-mail is restricted to forwarding different jokes, and other junk onto his family and friends. Apparently some retired people have nothing better to do (sorry, dad). I read about 5-10% of what he sends me (sorry again, dad.) But this time he sent me something good. The Science of Baseball is a cool and interactive site dedicated to America’s National Pastime. The specific link my dad sent was Can you Hit a 90-MPH Fastball? It explains just how hard it is to hit the easy pitch in baseball. Also included are tutorials on breaking balls, a time machine to move players (like Babe Ruth) into different eras, and too much other good stuff to mention. Check it out. … Read entire article »
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