More Than Just a MemberFeb 21, 2008 in FaithAs a member of the LDS Church, I believe it to be the only true church on the Earth. I know that phrase usually sparks unpleasant feelings among members of other churches, so I’d like to explain…Continue reading
Vista: Linux's Best FriendFeb 20, 2008 in Ethics and Computers in SocietyMicrosoft shot themselves in the foot just as open-source solutions are becoming competitive. As an Ubuntu fan I have been continually impressed with each successive release, but I always have kept a…Continue reading
One World, One FamilyFeb 06, 2008 in Ethics and Computers in SocietyWe are all related somehow. The idea certainly doesn’t appeal to everybody; I know that I know people I’d never admit kinship with no matter how closely our genes match. Yet we are all connected. If…Continue reading
The Pen is MightyJan 30, 2008 in Ethics and Computers in SocietyNearly all that we think - and everything we say - are in words. Our ability to transmit information relies on language. Words invoke emotions. Words record dreams. Doing well in school is often a…Continue reading
Enough AlreadyJan 28, 2008 in Ethics and Computers in SocietyWhether it’s playing a video game, or shopping the latest styles, “I can stop whenever I want” is insufficient. Repeatedly saying: “Five more minutes”, “one last game”, or “just one more…” is an…Continue reading
Private is Public: Are You Protected?Jan 23, 2008 in Ethics and Computers in SocietyA security hole in MySpace, which emerged last fall, spilled at least 17 gigabytes of photos into the public. A significant portion of the images came from “private” profiles. Learning this persuaded…Continue reading
It's a Small WorldJan 16, 2008 in Ethics and Computers in Society“It’s a small world after all.” The Sherman Brothers presented that novel idea at the 1964 World’s Fair. That was before Google. Now the world is at the average Joe’s fingertips. Yesterday’s…Continue reading
About AndyJan 11, 2008My name is Andrew VanWagoner, and I am originally from Taylorsville, Utah, USA. I am married, and we have four kids. I am afraid my pen name the TaleCrafter might be somewhat misleading, because I…Continue reading
So It BeginsJan 11, 2008 in GeneralNow I’ve gone and made a blog for myself. I suppose I should start by introducing myself. My name is Andrew VanWagoner, and I am originally from Taylorsville, UT. I am married to the most beautiful…Continue reading