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Author Archives: Ryan Olson
Cutting the cord on cable
It’s been about a week since I turned in my Comcast cable box and decided to rely on over-the-air TV broadcasts. It’s been an interesting experience with some small frustrations, but I don’t know if it will help accomplish my … Continue reading
Sing, sing a song … or 226 of them
I challenged myself to sing 200 different songs during karaoke in 2011. At the end of the year, I estimated I sang about 226 songs at karaoke — that’s about 14 hours of non-stop music. Here’s the list: I think … Continue reading
‘Balls’-y Ben and Jerry’s ice cream lacks punchline
Sometimes a joke that works on a late night Saturday sketch comedy show doesn’t always work in the grocer’s freezer. My heart had been set on trying the new limited batch of “Schweddy Balls” from Ben and Jerry’s the moment … Continue reading
Posted in World at large
Tagged Ben and Jerry, comedy, food, ice cream, outrage, SNL
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Surfing Internet from train a breeze… when I could get online
Taking the train to visit family in Southern California over the holidays gave me a chance to check out the new Wi-Fi Internet service fromAmtrak. The service was convenient when it worked, but I often had problems connecting to the … Continue reading
Stadium games are nice, but NHL should go back to the pond
I’m watching the latest NHL Winter Classic on NBC. It’s been an enjoyable game between the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers. While the annual New Year’s Day game has become quite the spectacle, I think the game only … Continue reading
Posted in Sports and rec
Tagged hockey, NBC, tradition, TV
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Presenting the 2011 Christmas card
Continuing a proud tradition of homemade Christmas cards, I’m happy to present this year’s edition. On a positive note, the card was sent out to be received around the holidays… instead of mid-January, like last year. As always, I started … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Film and Radio
Tagged Chico, Christmas, Christmas card, comedy, holidays, humor
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‘All I want for Christmas is two less chins’ and other holiday thoughts
Christmas is just hours away. By this time tomorrow, all the presents will have been opened and most families will have concluded their holiday suppers. As the holiday season reaches its annual peak, I pause and reflect on how this … Continue reading
Is the party over for ’80s nights?
I recently attended ’80s night at LaSalles Bar, but it didn’t turn out as advertised when the DJ started mixing in dance hits from the ’90s and the aughts. Although that was fun in its own way, I was expecting … Continue reading
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Tagged '80s Night, Chico, karaoke, LaSalles, music, theme nights
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Utah’s state liquor stores — An outsider’s look at a unique booze wonderland
Over the summer, I spent my vacation in Salt Lake City. During a walk through the Sugar House neighborhood, I entered one of Utah’s State Liquor Stores for the first time. I honestly didn’t know what I was expecting, but … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, beer, liquor, SLC, state liquor stores, Utah
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Sorry, protestors can’t ignore decades of First Amendment history
As someone whoselivelihooddepends on the First Amendment, it can be irksome how this essential enshrinement of the four freedoms of assembly, the press, speech and exercise of religion is misinterpreted. Some of it can be a simple, yet gross misunderstanding … Continue reading