Archive for June, 2006

Education Bonds, Leeways

Posted by Tom on June 28th, 2006

Yesterday, Provo voters approved both a bond and property tax leeway. (Daily Herald; Deseret News).
I’m pleased. The proposed uses of the bond and leeway are reasonable. Also, I spoke with members of the Provo Board of Education and the district superintendent prior to the election, and am assured the bond is necessary. It was [...]

ABC Should Be Ashamed

Posted by Tom on June 18th, 2006

Like many soccer fans around the world, I watched yesterday’s World Cup match between Italy and the United States. The match was enjoyable, both teams were fun to watch.
I am however, embarassed and disgusted my the ABC announcers who repeatedly insulted not only the match referee, but every person who has ever officiated a soccer [...]