tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34922862008-05-01T14:31:59.828-07:00JeffBlogger724125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-71520000421942889652008-04-25T14:31:00.000-07:002008-05-01T14:31:59.843-07:00

The irony of training in the martial arts is the old adage - "I train so that I won't have to fight". While this mantra always serves as a lofty ideal there will come a time when you're forced to defend yourself or you can get away with using your skills on a willing participant. While there are a myriad of unofficial 'fight clubs' all over the nation this one strikes close to home. Of course,

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-78821426745011041542008-04-23T14:10:00.000-07:002008-05-01T14:10:49.625-07:00

I've never understood the fascination of putting "exotic" foods in my mouth for the thrill of it. Some things sound better than others but at the end of the day my eating habits are pretty mundane. Though there are some things that I'm willing to try I think that Fugu might be outside of my inner circle of dietary favorites. Ultimately, one can say that one man's poison is another man's delicacy.

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-16197472885207942232008-04-18T16:11:00.000-07:002008-04-28T11:27:46.280-07:00

After a 12 year relationship with BMW I have switched camps. I think in retrospect this decision is due to age more than any issues I ever had with my beloved M3s. Some of you know that Karen and I were hoping on having children and my choice of cars were taking that into account. So, with the possibility of an impending baby, the gear that comes along with them and our love for the whole fishing

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-31136254980592027492008-04-08T22:38:00.000-07:002008-04-21T22:38:57.221-07:00

In a world of gold plated grills, 22 inch rims and gem encrusted cel phones the drive for adding some sparkle to your cyber life is just as real. With membership to so many possibilities you could be spending hours upon hours making your various corners of the web unique. For those of you still call myspace your home, here are some tools that can help you make your profile stand out. With a

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-1132788177662357572008-04-04T10:00:00.000-07:002008-04-21T21:55:11.041-07:00

If there's one thing that goes hand in hand with life behind the Orange Curtain it's IKEA. In a world where we consume HGTV and the Food Network, IKEA has established itself as the Disneyland of the 30-something. Is there some intangible kinship that we feel towards a store that delivers entry level design on the cheap? Have you ever thought about the method behind the madness? Here's a bit of

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-38033767518029471162008-03-29T15:20:00.000-07:002008-04-03T15:39:38.448-07:00

One of the best things about the current interest in all things of the ‘80s are the reunion concerts. Arguably, it can also be one of the worst. I would say that any opportunity to see some of the bands from back then is a great opportunity to meet new people and relive your past with a bit of nostalgia. Last night we were able to experience the musical ?stylings’ of lesser known, almost “one

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-44186883674276362212008-03-27T10:10:00.001-07:002008-03-27T10:10:42.436-07:00

Things in the automobile world are a bit fuzzy at times. Many auto companies share ownership of brands and technology and there are times when those relationships aren't all that clear. The waters get even muddier when platform sharing is thrown in for good measure. Sometimes the decisions are good and sometimes they are questionable at best; I mean seriously, would you buy a Volvo XC70 if you

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-32001690009950020432008-03-25T14:42:00.001-07:002008-03-25T14:42:35.002-07:00

It may look like a joke but I'm hoping its not. I'm thinking, the IDP + My favorite drink of choice = hours of non-stop fun. Now, if they could only integrate some kind of video projector along with it... [ winamp is currently decoding: Succumb To The Night (Mike Koglin Remix) by DT8 Project ]

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-67868217054003964022008-03-17T09:50:00.001-07:002008-03-17T09:56:01.584-07:00

At first glance, I wasn't sure what I thought about the new 'interpretation' of one of my childhood's icons... Certainly I will admit that I love the Matrix and I think the Wachowski Brothers have a knack for telling a unique story. Time will tell if I love this as much as I loved the cartoons. I will say one thing about it - It's a feast for the eyes... Judge for yourself: Speed Racer the

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-19260901670057597782008-03-13T15:57:00.001-07:002008-03-13T15:57:18.135-07:00

This is one of them: Flickrvision. Now, if I could just get it as a screen saver... [ winamp is currently decoding: Bad Girl by Usher ]

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-11601240958226257222008-03-12T16:44:00.001-07:002008-03-12T16:44:11.456-07:00

Gil, this one is for you...

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-52248282950107689902008-03-06T10:34:00.001-08:002008-03-11T11:11:38.779-07:00

My ISP recently sent me an e-mail that informed me that there were some "upgrades" that were going to be performed on my site... Well as usual in the IT field this means - "You will be experiencing problems shortly". There are never any upgrades without some kind of fall out. So here I sit with a blog client that isn't able to post pictures anymore. If you're reading this... then my ISP has come

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-33479480749777649512008-02-29T11:50:00.001-08:002008-03-06T10:36:05.241-08:00

Iron Man Exclusive Trailer

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-28340566499856176462008-02-29T11:02:00.001-08:002008-02-29T11:20:01.328-08:00

I'm not sure which came first - my passion for the 'keyboard' and all things electronic or my love for the piano and the beauty of classical music. Most of my friends know that I've had adventures playing keyboards for my own enjoyment, in a band, and later on my own CD projects. Even when I listened to what is considered "Classic Rock" by today's definitions I always gravitated towards band that

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-58511881624819128372008-02-28T11:37:00.001-08:002008-02-28T11:37:34.573-08:00

In the world that I grew up in, things were simpler. Make a mistake and no one would know. Have an embarrassing moment and it usually meant that only the people around you shared in your misery. Now..? Well, let's just say that the Internet puts these situations in a whole new perspective. The next time you're about to do something that has the potential to be embarrassing do yourself a favor and

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-48141725268096931162008-02-26T13:47:00.000-08:002008-02-28T13:48:21.612-08:00

I am a product of life behind the "Orange Curtain" - for better or for worse. I can truly say that for most of my life I thought I was "white". At least as white as you could get without being white. Having been indoctrinated by school and church, it wasn't until my '20s that the color of my skin was made an issue (by my ex-wife's mother, no less). I still fit in as best I can but now I'm

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-76709711982451545572008-02-24T10:51:00.000-08:002008-03-11T11:01:34.624-07:00

and some days I almost believe it... As most of my friends are eager to point out to me I am now on the brink of another decade of life. While getting older has never really been an issue with me, this one does seem to take on a life of its own. I'm not sure how I'll feel turning 40 but 39 seems to fit just fine. I've had a good run up until now each decade becoming successively easier as I

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-10178230282344153462008-02-19T15:12:00.001-08:002008-02-19T15:12:11.148-08:00

Click here to find out if you dress like a douche bag... [ winamp is currently decoding: Disco Destruction (Stage 13) by The Digitalist ]

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-9662090059931433382008-02-14T14:07:00.001-08:002008-02-14T14:07:30.055-08:00

I'm not sure how I managed to overlook this little gem but now that I've found it, I'm hooked. Since I don't have the space to dedicate an entire room to a home theater I'm left with a not too shabby multi-purpose setup that does us just fine. You just can't help but lust after and be inspired by some of the trick setups documented by the Audio/Video Interiors Blog. I'm a definite move nut and my

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-21582583114849039122008-02-14T11:08:00.001-08:002008-02-14T11:12:22.766-08:00

Its no secret to my friends that behind my love for conspiracy theories there lies a passion for all things Science Fiction. Having grown up in an era that proliferated the idea of the colonization of space, its no wonder. There wasn't a week that went by in my youth where I didn't wonder what distant planet James Kirk would beam down to or what types of aliens the crew of Moon Base Alpha were

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-8459723672243119242008-02-13T14:57:00.001-08:002008-02-13T14:57:40.631-08:00

The new Firefox 3 (Beta 3) version is now available for public consumption. Never mind the geek improvements - it's just better. Take a stand against Microsoft, get Firefox now... [ winamp is currently decoding: Stop! (12'' Mix) by Erasure ]

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-61489777452200409252008-02-11T16:23:00.001-08:002008-02-11T16:24:50.532-08:00

With the advent of digital photography and music downloads I've been facing the dilemma of needing a new hard drive more often than I would like. Now, I'm finally at the point that losing our media library due to a failed drive would probably involve a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth... A couple of months ago I decided to remedy this problem but trying to find a perfect solution has been

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-20237234043892072372008-02-08T09:44:00.001-08:002008-02-08T09:44:34.209-08:00

I'm a sucker for modern, clean furniture, sometimes to an extreme... Now I know that this wouldn't fly in our home but it would have been a sweet bachelor pad at the least. For your enjoyment; MDF Italia. Furniture that I would truly dry hump if given the chance...

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-52243277324100157122008-02-07T16:03:00.001-08:002008-02-08T09:45:46.974-08:00

My friend Heather commented that I hadn't posted something in a while... She was right of course, but it was interesting that what she said took me off guard. My blog has always been a creative outlet for me and sometimes I forget that some people actually "read" it. I know, "build it and they will come", comes to mind. When I look over the history bar I'm amazed that I've been writing for the

Jefftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492286.post-3186371310005465812008-02-05T20:15:00.000-08:002008-02-07T16:16:06.593-08:00

You did get out to vote, didn't you? I know I'm not one to talk, my interest in the government borders on straight out apathy but even I realize that a chance to make some changes around here only comes once in a while. With that said I'm sure some of you are realizing that I didn't vote for the Republican party. I guess only time will tell who will eventually lead this country for the next four

Jeff