Author: Jesse

Vampire Season 0

Vampire Season

I really enjoy having seasons. Living in Las Vegas, I missed out on crisp falls with leaves crunching underfoot. Snow in the valley happened maybe twice in the 14 years I lived there. You more-or-less differentiated the weather between "hot"...

Everything About the Playstation 3 is Insanity 3

Everything About the Playstation 3 is Insanity

Today marks the oft-delayed launch of Sony's Playstation 3, the next iteration of their market-dominating game console. The question, however, is why anyone should care. All of the parties involved in our nation's latest "Tickle Me Elmo" craze are bonkers.

Is anyone taking transportation seriously? 6

Is anyone taking transportation seriously?

What a week for transit news. First the legislature pulls a fast one by demanding more research before prioritizing projects in Salt Lake County even though the tax increase has already passed. Then we have the County Council shuffling money...

Report: My Meeting with the Utah Technology Commission 0

Report: My Meeting with the Utah Technology Commission

Tonight I attended a meeting of the Utah Technology Commission to speak on opening up UTOPIA. The presentation went well, and I think it helped bring the shortcomings of the current law into the minds of the Commission. I also...

Canadians have invaded the grocery store 9

Canadians have invaded the grocery store

I went to the grocery store last night to pick up a few items for meatball subs (yes, they were good). While traveling from the bakery to the dairy case, I passed through the chip isle and saw (drumroll please)...

Gaming the Legislature 0

Gaming the Legislature

With the election behind us and leadership positions firmed up, legislators are scrambling to put together the list of priorities for the upcoming legislative session. With only 45 days to work, it's a mad dash to have all of the...

I guess the "chicken" thing is a myth. 4

I guess the "chicken" thing is a myth.

Scientists in Japan created a robot that can smell and taste foods. One of the reporters in the room thought it'd be funny to stick his hand in front of it and see what happened. The result? The robot said...

Where did all my Saturdays go? 4

Where did all my Saturdays go?

Saturdays have become less of a relaxing day and more of a "work outside of the office" day. Between the demands of the recent campaign, maintenance on the house, and pitching in on service projects, it feels like it's been...

Sorry, kid. The Gravy Train don't stop here no more. 2

Sorry, kid. The Gravy Train don't stop here no more.

It might be a new day in Washington once the Democrats are in charge. Anyone remember Russ Feingold's bill to curtail the gifts that lobbyists give to members of Congress? No? Well, you'd better get familiar with it because it's...

Who Won the Race for White City Community Council? 0

Who Won the Race for White City Community Council?

As part of the voting process on Tuesday, residents of White City also got to vote for some of the seats on the White City Community Council. Being that I'm in District 3, I was only able to vote on...