Yearly Archives: 2008

Spring is officially here!

Posted on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 by Alex

I really enjoy spring. With the arrival of spring comes warmer weather, a cheerful feeling of rebirth in everything around, and, of course, baseball. As I write this my Kansas City Royals sit alone on top of the American League … Continue reading →

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World’s Blankiest 80′s Cartoons

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 by Alex

If the 90′s were about music, then the 80′s were definitely about cartoons, at least when viewed through the eyes of my elementary-school self. I used to love watching these cartoons, and in some cases, I still do. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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It Starts at Home

Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008 by Alex

I just read a great article that seems to begin with the exact words I wish everyone thought: Online Safety Begins with Parents, not Laws and Government. It seems like this should be common knowledge, but that’s decidedly untrue. Although … Continue reading →

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In Memory of a Prophet

Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 by Alex

Gordon B. Hinckley passed away Sunday, and since then I’ve thought back on the many memories I have of him. He was called to serve as a counselor in the first presidency one week before I was born, so his … Continue reading →

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Ruby on Rails and CakePHP

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 by Alex

This past week I’ve spent some time evaluating CakePHP and trying to compare it to the things I’ve learned in Ruby on Rails. I checked out CakePHP over a year ago, and I admit I didn’t get into it as … Continue reading →

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