tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94517122011-12-13T19:55:42.783-08:00This is a collaboration of my thoughts and opinions on issues going on in the world today. Also included will be sites I like, don't, etc.CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-678852780846291422007-03-15T20:30:00.000-07:002007-03-15T20:37:39.727-07:00

OK, I know this sounds like something stupid to post about on a blog, but I have not been able to find Adidas deodorant in any local grocery stores lately.The stuff is cheap & works great... so why don't the big chains carry it in PHX anymore, where it's hot as hell? Can't find it at Walmart or Safeway. I'm still holding out hope for Fry's to have some, but I doubt they have it either (I think

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-32129460072315441142007-03-14T20:10:00.000-07:002007-03-14T20:16:17.130-07:00

I was lucky enough to go to Las Vegas this past weekend to attend the NASCAR festivities. On Thursday, I didn't get there until about 11pm, but it was still fun to drive up there late at night. My fiance flew up on Friday night, but she missed all of the aircraft practicing their tricks and takeoffs Friday afternoon from Nellis AFB.The race on Saturday was pretty cool... we were kind of above

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-66204030585877816392007-02-08T10:48:00.000-08:002007-02-08T10:47:58.991-08:00

It's certainly not the first time that a corporation or individual has blasted bloggers for what they do on their personal sites, or what the comment on other's blogs, but the issue is getting a lot more national attention this week because of two big stories.John Edwards Chooses Controversial Bloggers for 2008 Presidential CampaignThe Caucus, a political blog on NYTimes.com, reports that despite

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1167246364016914112006-12-27T10:55:00.000-08:002006-12-27T11:06:04.116-08:00

Christmas has officially come & gone for most people in the USA now.This season was pretty good for me, although I did miss seeing my family & spending time with them. I did enjoy visiting w/ my fiance's family and going to her Mom's house for Xmas. Still, there's nothing like being around your family during the holidays.I wasn't able to get gifts for everyone that I wanted to, but that's how

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1165164496694886722006-12-03T08:38:00.000-08:002006-12-03T08:48:16.723-08:00

Reports have come out recently that Albert Pujols is butt-hurt that the Phillies' Ryan Howard won this year's NL MVP. Are you kidding me?Ryan Howard led the league in home runs and RBIs. Albert Pujols did not. Howard played on a team that traded superstar Bobby Abreu to the New York Yankees, leaving him as pretty much the only option for the team. Albert Pujols plays on a much better team -

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1153028656137446012006-07-15T22:34:00.000-07:002006-11-20T11:58:47.433-08:00

So this week started out really well, but it quickly turned sour...A hard drive replacement on one of our hosting servers didn't go as planned, so not only were our websites down for more than 24 hrs, but I got about 6 hours of sleep over a 3-day period.Friday we finally got the server back online, but I was still tired as hell and not totally "here" throughout the day. I was able to go to work

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1151698068402424632006-06-30T13:05:00.000-07:002006-06-30T13:07:48.426-07:00

This is a big holiday weekend coming up, but because July 4th falls on a Tuesday, I only get a 2-day weekend :(Should be a pretty boring weekend as my girlfriend will be out of town for most of it, but I hope to hang out w/ some friends as much as possible. She'll be back in time to watch fireworks on the 4th, so that should be fun!Everything else is good w/ me right now... been pretty busy, so

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1151697883714469422006-06-30T13:04:00.000-07:002006-06-30T13:04:43.726-07:00

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Not too much time to post anything, but a few things going on these days...- Went to Vegas for the NASCAR race last weekend. Freakin' coldest place on the earth...LOL.- Saw family in Vegas and had a great time!- Went to Suns game the other night when the blew out the Clippers; it was a great game.- Still liking the truck ;)- Having fun w/ all my friends.- Looking forward to this weekend and the

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1140642339848704582006-02-22T12:53:00.000-08:002006-02-22T13:05:39.870-08:00

NASCARSunday Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 despite losing his crew chief Chad Knaus to suspension earlier in the week. Congrats to Jimmie... great race! Knaus has since been suspended for an additional 3 races and fined $25,000. I'm not sure exactly what he did to deserve the suspension (bending gray rules), but it does set a good example for everyone else.Much to my chagrin, I was

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1138910235236779332006-02-02T11:50:00.000-08:002006-02-02T12:10:19.816-08:00

Just wanted to let my frustrations out in regards to the pre- Super Bowl coverage that the media is doing right now. I haven't heard any good stories or anything coming from the media...All I hear about is "Jerome Bettis" in his hometown Detroit. So his "team" makes the SB and the only storyline is about this guy... their 2nd-string running back? Give me a break. All week I've heard how he got a

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1138303143189394632006-01-26T11:11:00.000-08:002006-01-26T11:19:19.830-08:00

Just wanted to put something up since it's been awhile. My last post was a little dramatic, so maybe this one will lighten the mood.Not much going on... probably starting a small website this weekend to help my buddy sell his dream product!! There's money out there, so we're gonna try and get some of it before it's too late. Don't worry, there'll be link on here soon and you can find out more

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1136861891303966372006-01-09T18:50:00.000-08:002006-01-09T19:01:00.246-08:00

Not on a good kick right now, so bear with me...Have you ever desired something you couldn't have? What about keeping your personal morals, but hurting someone that you really care about in the process?I know I'm not alone, but I am really struggling right now with feelings I have for someone that I can't be with. The situation is not "out of my control" per say, but it is at the same time. I can

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1136521080583521992006-01-05T20:14:00.000-08:002006-01-05T20:28:26.450-08:00

This is a special post for someone... I guess they wanted me to keep the site updated ;)Not much going on...- Had a fabulous New Year's!! couldn't ask for a better time or to spend it w/ anyone better.- Xmas was good - spent time w/ the family.- New Year so far... wish a few things were different and things were under different circumstances, but I can't control everything.- Still looking for a

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1133986086557837702005-12-06T11:58:00.000-08:002005-12-07T12:08:49.150-08:00

I have been looking for a new truck (actually a used truck) recently and it's a pain in the rear. Not only do you have to deal with pushy car salesmen, but it takes forever to find something you like. I haven't even started negotiating prices - I'm dreading that!!Right now I'm most interested in a Toyota Tacoma or a Ford F-150, but I'm keeping my options open for anything that's in my budget

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1133985363352439682005-12-02T11:41:00.000-08:002005-12-07T11:57:14.056-08:00

If you're a contractor for anything IT related, you're going to want to visit http://www.ContractEdge.com/. They offer several different contract software packages for whatever industry you specialize in, whether it be web design, software development, or even just contracted work that you perform.For less than $200, you can get their entire suite of contracts - which are totally customizable and

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1131044214866782822005-11-03T10:41:00.000-08:002005-11-03T10:59:45.976-08:00

This is a step away from my normal posts, but I still want to comment on some current U.S. topics.Lewis LibbyAfter leaking the name of a CIA Agent to the press in 2003, Dick Cheney's top aide pleads not guilty in court... Ok, the fact that he's in court for perjury should tell us something, no? Strap the cuffs on and send him to prison for the maximum term (30 yrs).WASHINGTON - Armed with fresh

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1129693211554016942005-10-18T20:31:00.000-07:002005-10-18T20:40:11.563-07:00

Single life is different... after 7 years in a serious relationship, it's definitely weird learning how to live on your own again. On top of having to go out all the time to meet people (and spend $$), it can become quite a stress to keep yourself in positive spirits.I have been working on a couple side projects - just trying to make a few extra bucks. I have been slacking lately, but started

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1123206975589482422005-08-04T18:52:00.000-07:002005-08-04T18:56:15.596-07:00

I recently sold my house, broke up with my girlfriend of 7 years and moved in with some friends... I can't say it was easy, but it's a relief to have it over with and to be able to move on. We're still friends, which is great, but I think we both would've been miserable if we would have gone through with our marriage, which was planned for October of this year.Among other things, I'm a regular

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1122320987113460432005-07-25T12:47:00.000-07:002005-07-25T12:49:47.120-07:00

My house is closing this week and I've already moved in with some friends, so my break up w/ my ex is almost over. While we're still friends, it's been hard having to stay so close while the house was selling, etc.I'm looking forward to being on my own for awhile - sick of taking care of other people and not myself. That sounds selfish, but sometimes you have to be.Looking forward to my

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1121392780733328982005-07-14T18:50:00.000-07:002005-07-14T19:22:36.696-07:00

Order your copy of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book today and save 40%. Don't miss a great deal on the most anticipated book of the summer! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)by J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator)J.K. Rowling has revealed three chapter titles from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book to be: Chapter Two: "Spinners End" Chapter Six: "Draco's

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Summer's here! With the warm weather, now's the best time to purchase these Outdoor Living and Toys items. You'll find everything they need to relax and stay cool this summer at Walmart.com's Every Day Low Prices, including: Full patio sets for any space, Top-quality grills, Easy set and metal-walled pools, and much more!The Latest Looks in Patio Sets from $247 at Walmart.comEntertain Outdoors:

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Walmart is making it easy for shoppers to locate special offers on their website. Below are some quick links to help you get the items you need at special prices:New Items in ElectronicsElectronics Items with Rebates AvailableElectronics Items Below List PricesAs Seen on TV Sports & Fitness ItemsAs Seen on TV Items for the HomeNew Items for the HomeAll Clearance Items at Wal-MartAll Rollback

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SOLDI am selling 2 of my cars right now, but I thought I'd post the info for the 2002 Ford Taurus in case anyone is interested. The car is in great shape, I'm just breaking up w/ my girlfriend and need to sell some assets.2002 Ford Taurus SES$8,799.0056,200 MilesAutomatic Transmission6-Cylinder EngineExterior Color: GrayInterior Color: GrayFeatures: A/C: Front, A/C: Rear, Airbag: Driver, Airbag:

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Dieting alone is not the answer for long-term weight loss management. That is why this program incorporates three key components making this a life long solution. First we offer great tasting, clinically proven Medifast® meal replacement shakes and bars. Second, they provide medical-supervision through the Take Shape For Life program Virtual Clinic. And third, they provide free support and

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1118864645993325332005-06-15T12:39:00.000-07:002005-06-15T12:44:26.836-07:00

I was with my now ex-girlfriend for 7 years and I'm telling you, breaking up is pretty much like a divorce at this point. After calling off our marriage about 2 weeks ago, we've gone from agreeing to split up the remaining bills that we each have, to her just wanting half of the house money and not splitting anything. She is joint tenant on the house, so she gets half whether I like it or

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1117829810121608172005-06-03T13:15:00.000-07:002005-06-03T13:16:50.123-07:00

A friend from work forwarded this to me, but I thought all might enjoy.Ping Pong - Matrix stylehttp://www.funnyjunk.com/movies/3/Matrix+Ping+Pong/stream

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1117053171839449982005-05-25T13:29:00.000-07:002005-05-25T13:34:03.016-07:00

This week's special offers from Walmart: The Latest Looks in Patio Sets from $2478 at Walmart.comStainless Steel Gas Grills from $984 at Walmart.comEntertain Outdoors: Patios, Grills & More at Walmart.comFind Over 600,000 Books at Walmart.com

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1116621803911707842005-05-20T13:38:00.000-07:002005-05-20T13:44:55.710-07:00

With Netflix you can rent as many DVDs from the comfort of your home and have them delivered to your door in about 1 business day! There are no late fees and no due dates, and shipping is free both ways. Plans start at $9.99 plus any applicable tax. With their most popular plan, 3-at-a-time, you can rent as many DVDs as you want for just $17.99 a month plus any applicable tax. You keep a

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1116563769547190252005-05-19T21:33:00.000-07:002005-05-19T21:38:01.196-07:00

It would seem logical that your sprinkler timer would work just the way you program it, but I can now say that's not the case.I installed SOD in my backyard on Tuesday and proceeded to setup watering times per the recommendations from the SOD company - water 40 minutes, 4 times per day. I didn't even set it as high as 40 minutes, but it must have watered the grass about 80 times yesterday and

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1115953719447012392005-05-12T20:03:00.000-07:002005-05-12T20:08:39.450-07:00

Tomorrow I will be heading off to Las Vegas for my cousin's wedding. I am really looking forward to getting out of the house and away from life in Phoenix for a few days. It's going to be a short trip, but it should still be fun and relaxing. I'm looking forward to the craps & blackjack tables mostly ;)In other news, I am finally making progress on my backyard... I now have the plants, trees

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1115869055864871012005-05-11T20:36:00.000-07:002005-05-11T20:43:13.330-07:00

Bounce RoundDeluxe CastleOnly $148.88This week's special offers:Easy Set Pools from $98.74 at Walmart.comMetal Wall Pools from $233 at Walmart.comSwing Sets, Pools, Bikes & More Outdoor Play at Walmart.comSix Flags Banzai Falls 19' Water Slide only $293.27 at Walmart.comTents from $17.62 at Walmart.comAir Beds from $14.83 at Walmart.comTents, Air Beds, Coolers & More Camping Gear at Walmart.com

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For a limited time, you can save 35% on select seasons of Fox's hit animated TV series, including The Simpsons, Futurama, and King of the Hill.DVD's On Sale Include:The Simpsons - The Complete Fifth Season (1993)The Simpsons - The Complete Fourth Season (1992) The Simpsons - The Complete Third Season (1991)The Simpsons - The Complete Second Season (1990) The Simpsons - The Complete First Season (

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1115262855507100542005-05-04T20:08:00.000-07:002005-05-04T20:14:15.510-07:00

I have been going through a pretty tough time in my life right now w/ my personal life, and to a degree my professional life.Personally, it just seems like one thing after another doesn't go the way that I'd hoped and everything keeps snowballing... hopefully it melts before it hits me in the face.Professionally, I continue to be needed to grow and help move our company on new technologies and

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1114486442815603832005-04-25T20:32:00.000-07:002005-04-25T20:34:02.816-07:00

Following the first few games of the NBA Playoffs, I've provided some comments & insight into the rest of the current series. Read my 2005 NBA Playoff comments

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1114361195559751832005-04-24T09:43:00.000-07:002005-04-24T09:46:35.560-07:00

I must say, this weekend's inaugural "under the lights" races at Phoenix International Raceway were better than anyone could've expected. The lighted track was incredible and will likely get PIR into the Top 10 or so racetracks.I went to the Busch race on Friday night, where Greg Biffle took the checkered flag, but I didn't have tickets for Saturday night's race, where Kurt Busch won. I

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1114131484790919692005-04-21T17:55:00.000-07:002005-04-21T17:59:49.986-07:00

If you've seen the new Sony Playstation Portable (PSP), you know how cool they are... well, here's where you can get the best prices on them:Sony Playstation Portable ConsolePSP GamesPSP UMD MoviesAmazon.com has the best deals for all PSP related items and you can purchase direct from the links above.Enjoy!

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1114131294108598212005-04-21T17:52:00.000-07:002005-04-21T17:54:54.110-07:00

I just completed my picks for the 2005 NBA Playoffs 1st round for both the Eastern Conference & Western Conference. You can view my picks on my Phoenix Suns NBAWeblog:http://www.nbaweblog.com/nba/suns/

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1113539123149507832005-04-14T21:14:00.000-07:002005-04-14T21:25:23.150-07:00

This has been a hectic week, with work, home life & income taxes due tomorrow night. I got mine done tonight, a whole day early - amazing isn't it.I swear, if I took a tax class, I could probably do my taxes (I already do) and make it so the government has to me back every penny that they deducted from my paycheck. There are loopholes everywhere - deduct nearly every kind of interest that you

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1112844949012657492005-04-06T20:32:00.000-07:002005-04-06T20:35:49.013-07:00

Eagle River Mortgage, an Idaho Mortgage broker that specializes in:2nd mortgagesHome Equity Lines of CreditDebt ConsolidationCredit Repair AssistanceMortgage refinancingMortgage loans

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J&N Structures, a privately held manufacturing company offering wholesale design-to-finish amish horse barns. Founded in 1999 by Jake Beiler in the heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (heavy Amish population).J&N Structures only manufactures wood barns & sheds. We believe wood is the best material for horse shelters because it is: Natural Insulation - cooler in the summer and warmer in the

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The NBA Rookie of the Year voting this year is going to be a lot closer than past seasons. While there are only 3 main candidates for Rookie of the Year (ROY), they are all playing so well and so comparable that it will be difficult to distinguish who has been the best rookie in the league. Two of my predicted candidates come from the same school (UConn), which should say something about the

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It's only Saturday night and already it's been a long weekend. I wasn't feeling well on Friday night, so the entire night was pretty much a waste. I watched the Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat game and some of the NCAA Tournament games, but the teams I wanted to see win didn't.The Suns game was a pretty good game, they got close but Dwyane Wade simply controlled the entire game, including the Play

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I have been having car problems lately and can't figure out why every repair shop lies to you and makes you pay for shit you don't need.I was hearing a squeaking noise when I braked and when I let off the gas, which I assumed was the brakes going out. I went to the shop and they told me the brakes were cracked and needed replaced, and the calipers were sticking so I needed new one's too.$500 (

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Craftmatic Adjustable Bed began marketing adjustable beds for bedroom use over 30 years ago. Over 800,000 Craftmatic Adjustable Beds are now in customer's bedrooms around the world and their owners can attest to the fact that their electric beds are durable, attractive and very comfortable. Comparable to electric beds, hospital beds - Craftmatic's Adjustable BedsClick through their bed website

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Goodmans Interior Structures has begun Goodmans Eye for the Good Guy program, which will award an office renovation valued at $20,000 to the most dedicated and effective leader of a Maricopa County 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Starting March 4th, nominations will be accepted online through April 4, 2005, at http://www.goodmansgoodguy.com/. In May, the public will have an opportunity to vote

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Featured campground of the weekThis week's featured campground is Colorado River Adventures' Lake Havasu, Arizona RV Resort. This Lake Havasu campground provides immediate access to the London Bridge and Olde English Village. Lake Havasu has over 19 miles of shore to fish from and also features several great Arizona golf courses.CRA's Lake Havasu RV resort features spacious RV campsites, many

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My interesting weekend comprised of getting fitted for a tux, registering for wedding gifts at Robinsons May and creating drainage systems for a few neighborhood backyards so they wouldn't flood.I also went to the bar on Friday night for a few minutes (wasn't into country dancing), so I headed back and played PS2 all night. Saturday was about the same - I went over to a buddy's house for a party,

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1109802983050029532005-02-10T14:33:00.000-08:002005-03-02T14:38:37.303-08:00

Nominate nonprofit organization executives to win a $20,000 office makeover from Goodmans Interior Structures and The Business Journal of Phoenix.Goodmans Office Makeover - Goodmans Eye for the Good GuyNominations accepted starting March 4th @ http://www.goodmansgoodguy.com

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With the NBA nearing the All-Star break next week (why so late btw?), I thought I'd write about some of the most exciting players, storylines, etc. of the 2004-2005 season so far. Top Players Steve Nash - Leads the league in assists and pilots the top-scoring team. Has made Amare Stoudamire an MVP-type player in only 1 yr.Shaq - Just being Shaq - 20 pts., 12 rbs, 2 blk, 4 ast. Heat have the

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Featured campground of the week. Tabor City Jellystone features 1st rate amenities, accommodations, and activities for the entire family, which adds up to a great fun filled North Carolina camping trip that will create memories you'll remember for years. Formerly known as Daddy Joe's, their campground in Tabor City, North Carolina is minutes away from the Grand Strand of South Carolina, Myrtle

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1108582898124400572005-02-01T11:37:00.000-08:002005-02-16T11:41:38.136-08:00

Craftmatic makes hospital quality adjustable beds for the average person to enjoy at home. Electrically adjustable beds are great for your health and help you get better sleep.Get free information on Craftmatic adjustable hospital beds!

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Philadelphia Eagles Once again, I am forced to write about the Philadelphia Eagles because they keep winning games and are now headed to the Super Bowl. Let me repeat - I hate the Eagles, I don't like Andy Reid (reminds be to much of Holmgren). New England Patriots Tom Brady isn't necessarily the most gifted QB in this matchup, but he's the smartest and most likely to come out on top in the big

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My NFL Wild Card picks:Rams over the Seahawks - This is the greatest thing that could've happened, adios to Holmgren.Chargers over the Jets - I missed this, but I didn't take into account Marty-ball.Colts over the Broncos (barely) - Way off on this one.. Peyton Manning & Co. rolled over Denver.Vikings over the Packers - I like this one, but Randy Moss' mooning or "ass whipe" was ridiculous.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1105128065144116222005-01-07T11:52:00.000-08:002005-01-07T12:02:01.226-08:00

Not sure what to write about today, other than how busy work is right now. With us missing a few employees, we're having to pick up the slack and keep up with all of our projects. This wouldn't be so bad, but we have a few technical issues that require research & troubleshooting and that takes us out of our work time (completing projects). When you're judged by what projects are completed, that

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1105113363324177482005-01-07T07:56:00.000-08:002005-01-07T07:56:03.323-08:00

Artisans Market.com blogGreat information on crafts, artists, etc.Or visit their real site at www.artisansmarket.com.

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I don't know about these latest tsunami donations being made by NBA players (Jermaine O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, etc.) based on how many points they score in some games this week. It would seem that they have enough money that they could just make a donation (and keep quite about it). Those players making the donations seem to be those that are trying to improve their image, when they should just be

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1104787983415763642005-01-03T14:31:00.000-08:002005-01-03T13:33:03.420-08:00

This week, I'm still pretty upset w/ people's driving skills, but that's not my main beef right now. When is the damn weather going to improve in Phoenix? That's what I want to know... I am sick of all the rain and cold weather; I'll move back to SLC if I want that. Give me sun! Until next week.

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My weekend was pretty slow, especially after going out to the bar on Thursday. I went with a buddy and we hooked up w/ my girlfriend and some of her friends after going to another bar first. That night was crazy - so much so that I was trashed for New Year's Eve and didn't even stay up for the ball drop in Times Square. (actually I saw it on ESPN at 10PM) After thinking my motorcycle was fixed,

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1104785936349940632005-01-03T13:30:00.000-08:002005-02-03T13:43:32.143-08:00

I've recently been part of the team responsible for helping Eagle River Mortgage, a mortgage refinancing company in Idaho and Oregon, re-design their website in an effort to increase their conversion rate. Released last week, www.LoanIdaho.com will allow an individual to complete the majority of the "paperwork" behind a mortgage loan at their convenience from the comfort of their own home. The

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RTA Fleet makes the most complete fleet management software program available on the market today, in my opinion. Their fleet maintenance software handles a wide range of small & large business solutions for automotive, school bus, industrial, and trucking company maintenance, preventative maintenance, facility and equipment scheduling maintenance. RTA updates their fleet software every year

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1103747333631720102004-12-22T13:24:00.000-08:002004-12-22T12:34:49.303-08:00

I don't agree w/ the whole arbitrator - league fiasco that's going on with the NBA. I think a company (the NBA), should be able to set it's own rules and that a 3rd party shouldn't be able to step in and rule completely opposite. While I do like Artest, I am glad that the arbitrator ruled that his suspension would not change. He started it (well, kind of), and he continued punching people until

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1103746403683180802004-12-22T13:05:00.000-08:002004-12-22T12:23:42.680-08:00

It's been a pretty uneventful week since my last post, although I did get my '79 Yamaha 250CRT (motorcycle) running on Saturday. Have I mentioned that Xmas shopping sucks? Well it does; unless you have lots of money! I spent a few hours looking for gifts last night and only ended up buying things for 2 people. That means I have about 5 people left to shop for by Friday. Do I know what I'm

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This is a photo of me next to my favorite NASCAR driver's car, Tony Stewart. My whole family went to all 3 races the weekend of the Checker 500 at PIR in Phoenix, AZ - November 2004. My Mom had a great point... she figured out why they don't call it Phoenix International Speedway (like most other tracks); instead of the initials PIR (for Phoenix International Raceway), it would've been PIS.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102563130256682252004-12-14T12:08:00.000-08:002004-12-14T11:28:53.326-08:00

How I finished... 12-4 I like to participate in NFL pools at work & in my neighborhood each week, so I figured I might as well put them up here and track my progress (or lack thereof). NFL Week 14 Games Game 1: Chicago @ Jacksonville - Chicago sucks, so I go w/ Jax at home.Game 2: NY Giants @ Baltimore - Baltimore defense will take Manning to the ground.Game 3: Indy @ Houston - Are you

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Random thoughts... What makes a person do what they do? Do most people take actions out of necessity?Or do they take actions because they can?Leaving work... We've recently had a lot of turnover where I work, but there hasn't been a commonality to why people are leaving; some fired, some quit, some left for more money, etc. Can't anyone stay put for more than 2-3 months? I'm wondering how common

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102561406718131832004-12-08T18:41:00.000-08:002004-12-08T19:03:26.716-08:00

Got bored tonight, so I thought I'd start surfing for some X-mas gifts. Most of the people I know have everything they want already, so I'm looking for unique Christmas gifts. Here are some of the better sites that I found: Artisans Market has a lot of weird, unique Christmas gifts. Various artwork, jewelry, clothes, sculptures and others. If you know someone that likes collectibles or other rare

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Combines two of my favorites...Southpark & Tony Stewart.

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The only local Phoenix team doing squat... the Phoenix Suns are on fire right now. Steve Nash is operating the best offense in the league and the starting five are playing unbelievable. Tonight's game against the Warrior(not)s sums it up perfectly... Suns are down by 10 pts midway through the 3rd Quarter and wouldn't you know it, they Warriors legs start running out on them. Phoenix goes on a

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Where do I start... Friday night I went over to my buds' after work and we ended up drinking and playing Playstation2 all night. It was fun, but he fell asleep so I jetted. Saturday was cool, except it's not suppose to rain in Phoenix (I wish). It rained all day, spoiling my plans to work on the backyard and install sprinklers. However, it left me all day to work on my motorcycle that my

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1103053083099795222004-12-06T11:36:00.000-08:002005-02-03T14:24:23.126-08:00

Shop for handmade crafts & other unique fine arts created by talented artists at ArtisansMarket.com. Our crafts make great gifts! Artists - sign up to include your products.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102146335370979002004-12-05T11:45:00.000-08:002004-12-14T11:47:31.460-08:00

Kind of an interesting site... Good for a look if you're bored. The Sports Grinder

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I recently tested out NBA Live 2005 on Playstation 2 and was only somewhat pleased. While the game play was about average, the graphics and the dunking were not. I've been using P2 for a couple years now, and performing some of the more difficult dunks is a challenge. Probably the best part of the game was the back-down spin moves and the different alley-oops that the players can do. Other than

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I think just about everyone knew that these guys were taking something, whether it was steroids or not. The size of their heads alone was enough to give it away and for them to deny it all this time is ridiculous. Out of the 3 major baseball players here, Sheffield looks the least involved with the controversy. His body and production wasn't from the "the cream", etc. as much as it was from his

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1103052918941989542004-12-04T20:32:00.000-08:002005-02-03T14:17:27.163-08:00

J&N Structures is a privately held manufacturing company offering wholesale design-to-finish horse barns. Founded in 1999 by Jake Beiler in the heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Built by authentic Amish craftsmen, each of these structures is crafted with a unique personality, creating an aesthetically pleasing barn or shed that is distinctly your own, sure to enhance any property.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1103053564463636592004-12-04T16:41:00.000-08:002005-02-03T14:00:07.090-08:00

Craftmatic Adjustable Bed have been making adjustable beds specifically designed for bedroom use for over 30 years. Their unique electric beds are as durable as they are attractive and supremely comfortable. Discover how Craftmatic makes the finest electrically adjustable beds modern sleep technology can offer!

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102194673342167772004-12-04T13:09:00.000-08:002004-12-04T13:11:13.343-08:00

Seems to be a daily event these days; getting little or no sleep. Every day it's something new - the dogs, the neighbor calling, cell phones beeping, sunlight in the bedroom, etc. For once, I'd like to just sleep in without the normal wakeups every morning. Hail to the pillow!

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1103052673409133352004-12-04T11:29:00.000-08:002005-02-03T14:01:30.976-08:00

This is kind of a unique idea & a great product: Custom-made Amish Horse Barns Create and build a unique horse barn unlike any other! You select the size, style, color, and materials...every detail from the weathervane on top to the floorboards on the bottom.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102146177614863742004-12-03T23:42:00.000-08:002004-12-03T23:42:57.613-08:00

Shut it down for good, no one cares.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102116033709547872004-12-03T15:08:00.000-08:002004-12-03T15:20:33.710-08:00

I'm getting ready to go on a trip this weekend to one of the Colorado River Adventures campgrounds in Lake Havasu, AZ. I haven't been there yet, but I hear they have a pretty good setup w/ some good amenities. I have a 28' foot motorhome that's on it's last leg, hopefully we can make it there & back w/out any problems.

CoryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521232944091890633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9451712.post-1102115018643109652004-12-03T15:00:00.000-08:002004-12-03T15:03:59.666-08:00

I've been a bit pessimistic towards the whole "blogging" community, but I am giving it a shot to see how it works and what kind of response/views that it gets. If you see this post and you notice that I'm doing something out of the ordinary for a blog, let me know and I'll see if your ideas/comments can be worked in.

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