Okay, well, I'm not really moving...my office is! This is very good news for two different reasons:
1. We're moving closer to Salt Lake. We're currently in Prospector Square area of Park City which is about a 35-minute commute each way every day. The new location is closer to Jeremy Ranch. This will shave off about 10-15 minutes EACH way. Woohoo!!
2. It shows that the company is making long term investments into the Park City office which is a good sign during these rough times.
The only bad part...the move doesn't occur until April so I'll have to stick out the winter season, the tourists, the traffic jams, the Sundancers, etc..
Monday, December 8, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Beer is GOOD for you
From the good folks at Eatingwell.com
http://www.eatingwell.com/eat_drink/drink/boons_beer.html
“Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.”
—Dave Barry
COLD ONES FOR HOT FLASHES?
Scientists at the Research Institute of Brewing and Malting in Prague recently announced that they’ve created a new non-alcoholic beer that may reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. It’s long been known hops naturally contain low levels of the same plant estrogens found in soy; the Czech researchers used new technology to boost the concentration (to ten times that of some lagers).
HOP, HOP HOORAY!
Researchers at Oregon State University in Corvallis have reported that xanthohumol, an antioxidant in hops, may thwart the growth of prostate cancer by triggering the rampant cells to self-destruct. Unfortunately, the dose used in the study equals 17 beers (please don’t try that at home). Upshot: The findings may lead to the development of a hops-derived pharmaceutical treatment.
SOOTHING BREWS
An Austrian study published in 2006 suggests that antioxidants in hops, called humulones, may help to soothe chronic inflammation that is the result of an immune system in overdrive. In recent years, scientists have linked inflammation with a variety of chronic ills, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and arthritis.
MALT MYTHS
Dark-colored beers don’t contain more antioxidants than light-colored brews. A deeper hue just means that the malt (sugars extracted from the grain) has been roasted longer.
HEARTY ALES
Wine snags a lot of credit for its heart-healthy effects; truth is, moderate consumption of beer provides the same benefits.
Research suggests that it’s the alcohol itself that lowers cardiovascular risk (by reducing inflammation, “thinning” the blood and improving insulin sensitivity).
A BEER FOR THE BONES
In a Tufts University study of 2,900 men and women, people who drank a beer or two a day had higher bone-mineral densities than nondrinkers. Scientists say silicon, a mineral in beer that promotes healthy bones, may be to thank.
20 PERCENT
...of people in a University of California, Davis, study who said they knew that beer, like wine, contains antioxidants. It’s true. Beer also contains some B vitamins and certain varieties even have a bit of soluble fiber, which has been linked with reduced cholesterol.
http://www.eatingwell.com/eat_drink/drink/boons_beer.html
The Boons of Beer
At Oktoberfest celebrations, people around the world raise their mugs to the beauty of beer. Meanwhile, there seems to be an appreciation brewing for lagers and the like in clinical laboratories too.“Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.”
—Dave Barry
COLD ONES FOR HOT FLASHES?
Scientists at the Research Institute of Brewing and Malting in Prague recently announced that they’ve created a new non-alcoholic beer that may reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. It’s long been known hops naturally contain low levels of the same plant estrogens found in soy; the Czech researchers used new technology to boost the concentration (to ten times that of some lagers).
HOP, HOP HOORAY!
Researchers at Oregon State University in Corvallis have reported that xanthohumol, an antioxidant in hops, may thwart the growth of prostate cancer by triggering the rampant cells to self-destruct. Unfortunately, the dose used in the study equals 17 beers (please don’t try that at home). Upshot: The findings may lead to the development of a hops-derived pharmaceutical treatment.
SOOTHING BREWS
An Austrian study published in 2006 suggests that antioxidants in hops, called humulones, may help to soothe chronic inflammation that is the result of an immune system in overdrive. In recent years, scientists have linked inflammation with a variety of chronic ills, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and arthritis.
MALT MYTHS
Dark-colored beers don’t contain more antioxidants than light-colored brews. A deeper hue just means that the malt (sugars extracted from the grain) has been roasted longer.
HEARTY ALES
Wine snags a lot of credit for its heart-healthy effects; truth is, moderate consumption of beer provides the same benefits.
Research suggests that it’s the alcohol itself that lowers cardiovascular risk (by reducing inflammation, “thinning” the blood and improving insulin sensitivity).
A BEER FOR THE BONES
In a Tufts University study of 2,900 men and women, people who drank a beer or two a day had higher bone-mineral densities than nondrinkers. Scientists say silicon, a mineral in beer that promotes healthy bones, may be to thank.
20 PERCENT
...of people in a University of California, Davis, study who said they knew that beer, like wine, contains antioxidants. It’s true. Beer also contains some B vitamins and certain varieties even have a bit of soluble fiber, which has been linked with reduced cholesterol.
Monday, November 24, 2008
What I bought at Costco....
I haven't blogged for a bit. I'm sorry. I was gonna blog about a story at HuffingtonPost.com called "10 Republicans Who Should Go Away" but I should probably refrain from that.
Instead, here's something neutral we can all enjoy; my shopping list at Costco (for those of you don't know what Costco is, it's like a Sam's Club):
Veggie Patties - these things are good and somewhat not bad for you.
Oatmeal - 55-pack of Quaker instant oatmeal servings.
Froz Veggies - Large bag of 'Normandy' veggies, aka squash, carrots, broccoli.
Tri Tip - 2 lovely tri-tip roasts....on clue how I'll cook them, I'm accepting recipes.
Frozen Thighs - Sounds like a bad ex-girlfriend, but it's really just chicken.
Head & Shoulders - Yes, the 46-ounce size of dandruff-fighting shampoo. Unfortunately, they don't sell T-Gel in 5-gallon buckets because that seems to be the only thing that helps.
Slippers - Impulse buy! I've been wanting new slippers...and at $21.99, I couldn't turn down the Kirkland leather suede with lamb's wool lining slippers. I'm wearing them right now...and it's all I'm wearing. hubba hubba.
Floor Mats - Another impulse buy! I've been wanting some heavy duty rubber mats for my new car and I couldn't pass up a whole set for kjust 18.99.
And with that, I will now go install my new rubber floor mats, then watch Monday Night Football.
Instead, here's something neutral we can all enjoy; my shopping list at Costco (for those of you don't know what Costco is, it's like a Sam's Club):
Veggie Patties - these things are good and somewhat not bad for you.
Oatmeal - 55-pack of Quaker instant oatmeal servings.
Froz Veggies - Large bag of 'Normandy' veggies, aka squash, carrots, broccoli.
Tri Tip - 2 lovely tri-tip roasts....on clue how I'll cook them, I'm accepting recipes.
Frozen Thighs - Sounds like a bad ex-girlfriend, but it's really just chicken.
Head & Shoulders - Yes, the 46-ounce size of dandruff-fighting shampoo. Unfortunately, they don't sell T-Gel in 5-gallon buckets because that seems to be the only thing that helps.
Slippers - Impulse buy! I've been wanting new slippers...and at $21.99, I couldn't turn down the Kirkland leather suede with lamb's wool lining slippers. I'm wearing them right now...and it's all I'm wearing. hubba hubba.
Floor Mats - Another impulse buy! I've been wanting some heavy duty rubber mats for my new car and I couldn't pass up a whole set for kjust 18.99.
And with that, I will now go install my new rubber floor mats, then watch Monday Night Football.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Salt Lake County just got a little more hip.
From - http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4838702
The result came Tuesday after more than 29,000 provisional and late-arriving absentee ballots were counted as part of the county's official election canvass.
Obama had trailed McCain by about 1,900 votes before the provisional and absentee ballots were counted.
Democrats are hailing it as a big win in this red state. It had been decades since a Democrat claimed Salt Lake County in a presidential election. President Bush won the county by more than 20 percentage points in the last two elections.
University of Utah political science professor Tim Chambless explained, "What we are seeing is the rise in the Democratic party, therefore the return of Utah to be a two-party state and therefore more political competition."
He says Utah followed the trend seen in neighboring swing states of Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado this year.
In Utah, Obama also won Summit County, home to Park City, and Grand County, home to Moab. But McCain easily won the state's five electoral votes.
The Salt Lake County Republican Party chair is responding basically by saying Republicans faced "considerable headwinds" this election year, and they'll be back.
E-mail: aadams@ksl.com
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
Final tally: Obama wins Salt Lake County
November 19th, 2008 @ 8:50am
By Andrew Adams
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, FILE)
Updated vote tallies show that President-elect Barack Obama beat Republican John McCain in Salt Lake County by 296 votes, less than one-tenth of a percent. The result came Tuesday after more than 29,000 provisional and late-arriving absentee ballots were counted as part of the county's official election canvass.
Obama had trailed McCain by about 1,900 votes before the provisional and absentee ballots were counted.
Democrats are hailing it as a big win in this red state. It had been decades since a Democrat claimed Salt Lake County in a presidential election. President Bush won the county by more than 20 percentage points in the last two elections.
University of Utah political science professor Tim Chambless explained, "What we are seeing is the rise in the Democratic party, therefore the return of Utah to be a two-party state and therefore more political competition."
He says Utah followed the trend seen in neighboring swing states of Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado this year.
In Utah, Obama also won Summit County, home to Park City, and Grand County, home to Moab. But McCain easily won the state's five electoral votes.
The Salt Lake County Republican Party chair is responding basically by saying Republicans faced "considerable headwinds" this election year, and they'll be back.
E-mail: aadams@ksl.com
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Mice continue assault....
Caught a mouse in one of my traps the other night. So I set another one, only to find it sans bait and tripped! How the HELL did that happen?
Regardles...the bacon/smoked cheddar cheeseball appears to be a good choice of bait. Mmmmmmm.
Regardles...the bacon/smoked cheddar cheeseball appears to be a good choice of bait. Mmmmmmm.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Mice suffer crushing defeat in early season sneak-attack
Mice like my house because it's 60 years old. Typically, in the late fall, I'll hear them crawling through the crawl space between the basement and main floor...then I'll set a few traps, snag 4-6 of them and BAM, it's over for the season.
But this year, the mice got cocky; they sent a suicide mouser to taunt me and let me know they were ready for battle.
I had a really shitty day today. When I got home, I just wanted to have a few drinks, eat some comfort food, and watch a movie.
10 minutes into my movie, something catches my eye....it's a freaking mouse crawling across my window sill like he owns the joint. He sees me looking at him and promptly crawls UP into the wood blinds.
I frantically stand up, yelling for my cat, "Sylvester, where the f**k are you?!!". I run downstairs to find him passed out in my underwear drawer (as usual). I pick him up bring him upstairs, set him in front of the wood blinds, and start poking at the blinds, waiting for a mouse to fall out for him to capture and devour...NOTHIN. Mouse has disappeared.
At this point, I'm freaked out...so I rush to Home Depot to pick up my seasonal arsenal...
So I get home, unpack my new weapons of mouse destruction...hehe, I just made that up, "mouse destruction"...kinda sounds like mass destruction, ya know? Ok, nevermind.
Aaaaaaaaanyhooo.....I go to find Sylvester assuming he's passed out again in my underwear drawer, but he's actually made himself useful while I'm gone because I find him actively clawing under the closet door in my office..which is in the vicinity of the last mouse sighting.
I open the door and let Sylvester in....he's got his radar on something for sure. He's in "the zone" and something has really got his attention. Here's a pic...
Okay.....IT IS ON!!! I begin removing stuff from the closet. I remove the computer, nothin'. I remove the top monitor, nothin'. I remove the bottom monitor and BAM a little brown body goes flyin' across the floor and into the living room.
Sylvester, being the retard that he is, doesn't see the mouse run away so he thinks it's still in the office. So I pick him up and bring him into the living room. I place him next to the couches where I think the mouse is....I overturn the mouse and BINGO, there he is...he quickly scampers underneath the OTHER couch.
Of course, Sylvester thinks the mouse went back to the closet where we originally discovered him....so he becomes NO use to me at this point.
So I tip over the other couch and there he is...he scampers back underneath the other couch...I try to stomp him in during his unprotected dash but to no avail. This goes on for about 3 cycles...tip over a couch "A", he runs under couch "B". Tip over couch "B", he runs back to couch "A". At this point, I go nuts and I'm flipping couches like U.S.A. Men's Hockey team in the 1988 Olympics. Here's a pic...
FINALLY, I flip over a couch, see the little bugger running and get a piece of him as he's running across the air intake grate of my furnace.
I'm sorry...I had to do it, folks. My house is not a home for mice. I've done everything I can to keep them out. I don't' know how they get in.....BUT THEY WILL NEVER GET OUT!!!!
But this year, the mice got cocky; they sent a suicide mouser to taunt me and let me know they were ready for battle.
I had a really shitty day today. When I got home, I just wanted to have a few drinks, eat some comfort food, and watch a movie.
10 minutes into my movie, something catches my eye....it's a freaking mouse crawling across my window sill like he owns the joint. He sees me looking at him and promptly crawls UP into the wood blinds.
I frantically stand up, yelling for my cat, "Sylvester, where the f**k are you?!!". I run downstairs to find him passed out in my underwear drawer (as usual). I pick him up bring him upstairs, set him in front of the wood blinds, and start poking at the blinds, waiting for a mouse to fall out for him to capture and devour...NOTHIN. Mouse has disappeared.
At this point, I'm freaked out...so I rush to Home Depot to pick up my seasonal arsenal...
So I get home, unpack my new weapons of mouse destruction...hehe, I just made that up, "mouse destruction"...kinda sounds like mass destruction, ya know? Ok, nevermind.
Aaaaaaaaanyhooo.....I go to find Sylvester assuming he's passed out again in my underwear drawer, but he's actually made himself useful while I'm gone because I find him actively clawing under the closet door in my office..which is in the vicinity of the last mouse sighting.
I open the door and let Sylvester in....he's got his radar on something for sure. He's in "the zone" and something has really got his attention. Here's a pic...
Okay.....IT IS ON!!! I begin removing stuff from the closet. I remove the computer, nothin'. I remove the top monitor, nothin'. I remove the bottom monitor and BAM a little brown body goes flyin' across the floor and into the living room.
Sylvester, being the retard that he is, doesn't see the mouse run away so he thinks it's still in the office. So I pick him up and bring him into the living room. I place him next to the couches where I think the mouse is....I overturn the mouse and BINGO, there he is...he quickly scampers underneath the OTHER couch.
Of course, Sylvester thinks the mouse went back to the closet where we originally discovered him....so he becomes NO use to me at this point.
So I tip over the other couch and there he is...he scampers back underneath the other couch...I try to stomp him in during his unprotected dash but to no avail. This goes on for about 3 cycles...tip over a couch "A", he runs under couch "B". Tip over couch "B", he runs back to couch "A". At this point, I go nuts and I'm flipping couches like U.S.A. Men's Hockey team in the 1988 Olympics. Here's a pic...
FINALLY, I flip over a couch, see the little bugger running and get a piece of him as he's running across the air intake grate of my furnace.
GAME OVER, MAN!!!!!
I'm sorry...I had to do it, folks. My house is not a home for mice. I've done everything I can to keep them out. I don't' know how they get in.....BUT THEY WILL NEVER GET OUT!!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The poor kittens....
REMEMBER - Everytime you vote Republican,
Bush eats a kitten.
Please, think of the kittens!!!
Bush eats a kitten.
Please, think of the kittens!!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Honey Hits the Road!
This morning, my grandmother (Honey) and my uncle Tom hit the road in their Budget rental truck for a 3-day road trip from Tullahoma, TN to Salt Lake, UT.
They should arrive Friday afternoon and we'll officially get her moved in Saturday morning. So if you're around, you should come help us move her! I'm sure you'll get a free Wild Turkey and Coke out of the deal....and maybe some cornbread or some fried okra or some green rice casserole!
Here's a great pic of my mom and Honey.....
They should arrive Friday afternoon and we'll officially get her moved in Saturday morning. So if you're around, you should come help us move her! I'm sure you'll get a free Wild Turkey and Coke out of the deal....and maybe some cornbread or some fried okra or some green rice casserole!
Here's a great pic of my mom and Honey.....
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
For Mom.....
Hey Mom - I'm on cholesterol medication now. You can stop nagging me.
And thanks for nagging me...my LDL is 185.
OUCH!
Seriously....thanks.
Love,
Trav
And thanks for nagging me...my LDL is 185.
OUCH!
Seriously....thanks.
Love,
Trav
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The cycle of employment....
Many years ago, I worked at PTC with Peter and Nick. Then we all got laid off, more or less.
Then I ended up at FedEx Kinko's as an FTC (Field Tech Consultant).
Then I quit that job and ended up at EMC with Peter and Nick again.
Yesterday all the FTC's at FedEx Kinko's got laid off.
'Guess I'll stop wondering whether leaving FedEx Kinko's was the "right thing" to do.
:)
Then I ended up at FedEx Kinko's as an FTC (Field Tech Consultant).
Then I quit that job and ended up at EMC with Peter and Nick again.
Yesterday all the FTC's at FedEx Kinko's got laid off.
'Guess I'll stop wondering whether leaving FedEx Kinko's was the "right thing" to do.
:)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Why some people shouldn't have kids....
I finally found something inspiring to blog about. A headline I just read at KSL.COM states:
"Boy injured while car surfing"My first thought is a bunch of teenagers screw screwing around with mom's car. But noooo. Let me give you the highlights along with my commentary:
"A 10-year-old boy who fell from his mother's car while car surfing" Ok, it happens
Police quote: "His mother....told me she has let her kids ride like this before and never thought anything like this would happen. " Whoa, what the f**k?
"Apparently mom thought that was OK". Apparently mom is a retard.
"They held onto the side- view mirrors and inside handles as she drove a lap around a mobile home park " Where is Jeff Foxworthy? I feel like a 'you might be a redneck' joke coming on.
"the victim's mother said she never saw her son fall or let go." I guess she was too busy smoking a cigarette, texting on her phone and painting her nails at the time.
Quote from police "He impacted his head on the cement. He has some critical injuries." Falling of a moving car onto pavement will do that.
The boy's mother said, "I was really stupid in what I did," and, "we're lucky, we're so lucky right now." Okay, first part of quote says you realize what you did. Second part of the quote, excuse me? Uhhh..did you see the police quote?
The boy's mother says no parent should allow their child to do anything like this. Oh my god, a revelation!!! All is forgiven, let's just forget about this whole incident.
Full story is here - http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=4357505
"Boy injured while car surfing"My first thought is a bunch of teenagers screw screwing around with mom's car. But noooo. Let me give you the highlights along with my commentary:
"A 10-year-old boy who fell from his mother's car while car surfing" Ok, it happens
Police quote: "His mother....told me she has let her kids ride like this before and never thought anything like this would happen. " Whoa, what the f**k?
"Apparently mom thought that was OK". Apparently mom is a retard.
"They held onto the side- view mirrors and inside handles as she drove a lap around a mobile home park " Where is Jeff Foxworthy? I feel like a 'you might be a redneck' joke coming on.
"the victim's mother said she never saw her son fall or let go." I guess she was too busy smoking a cigarette, texting on her phone and painting her nails at the time.
Quote from police "He impacted his head on the cement. He has some critical injuries." Falling of a moving car onto pavement will do that.
The boy's mother said, "I was really stupid in what I did," and, "we're lucky, we're so lucky right now." Okay, first part of quote says you realize what you did. Second part of the quote, excuse me? Uhhh..did you see the police quote?
The boy's mother says no parent should allow their child to do anything like this. Oh my god, a revelation!!! All is forgiven, let's just forget about this whole incident.
Full story is here - http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=4357505
Thursday, August 7, 2008
I've fallen behind...and I can't catch up!!
Brian reminded me that I haven't blogged in awhile. So, here's everything in a nutshell...
BEER stuff - gotta batch that needs bottling and a batch that needs brewing. If anyone wants to help with either one, give me a holla.
HIGH school reunion - is this weekend. I decided not to go to the Saturday night pricey event, but instead will attend the Friday night no-cost gathering at Skyline. BFF Brian and I will be having a few cocktails beforehand.
GEORGIA - just returned last night! As always a good time, hanging out with family. Promptly after my arrival, my stepmom's mother passed away; but the coincidental timing turned out well as I was able to hang out with my dad and take him to rehab/doctor appointment while Ginger dealt with funeral arrangements, etc.. Also got to meet (or get reacquainted with) several family members from Ginger's side of the family. I even went to Church on Sunday...actual real live church.
HONEY - (my grandmother) is moving to Utah!! She arrives August 24th to start looking for an apartment at an active living community. My Uncle Tom and I will be going to her place in Tullahoma TN to load up a moving truck with her belongings and driving it across the country to Utah. That'll be a cool trip.
PHOTOS - I have all sorts of photos I need to put on Smugmug...I'll be working on that soon.
BEER stuff - gotta batch that needs bottling and a batch that needs brewing. If anyone wants to help with either one, give me a holla.
HIGH school reunion - is this weekend. I decided not to go to the Saturday night pricey event, but instead will attend the Friday night no-cost gathering at Skyline. BFF Brian and I will be having a few cocktails beforehand.
GEORGIA - just returned last night! As always a good time, hanging out with family. Promptly after my arrival, my stepmom's mother passed away; but the coincidental timing turned out well as I was able to hang out with my dad and take him to rehab/doctor appointment while Ginger dealt with funeral arrangements, etc.. Also got to meet (or get reacquainted with) several family members from Ginger's side of the family. I even went to Church on Sunday...actual real live church.
HONEY - (my grandmother) is moving to Utah!! She arrives August 24th to start looking for an apartment at an active living community. My Uncle Tom and I will be going to her place in Tullahoma TN to load up a moving truck with her belongings and driving it across the country to Utah. That'll be a cool trip.
PHOTOS - I have all sorts of photos I need to put on Smugmug...I'll be working on that soon.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Trees....
I love trees...but not when they're dead and in my backyard. So a trip to Home Depot and $40 later, I had me a chainsaw for 4 hours and I turned this...
Into this:
Into this:
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