College/tech school commercials

I hate it when commercials on TV for schools talk about going back to school and earning a degree after loosing a job!

I heard this one on TV the other day and the guy said "I was so scared when I lost my job. My wife doesn't work, we own a house, and we have two kids. I though we were in serious trouble. Thanks to *CENSORING SCHOOL NAME*, I was able to go back to school and get my degree in computer science. Now I'm an IT manager making more money than I was making before I lost my job."

There are a few MAJOR things wrong with this commercial. First, how did he come up with the money to pay his tuition costs? Second, how did he pay his bills during the 2-4 years that he was going to school, especially since his wife doesn't work? Third, IT doesn't pay crap these days so quit making up lies!

Commercials like this really get me fired up!

Posted by Dustin Cowell in TV on 03/30/2010 at 10:58 PM

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RIP Captain Phil

Captain Phil Harris from Deadliest Catch passed away yesterday, February 9, 2010. Captain Phil passed away from complications from a stroke he suffered on January 29, 2010. He was only 53 when he passed away, way too young! He was my favorite guy to watch on the show. He was a real inspiration and will be missed! I feel bad for his two sons, Jake and Josh Harris. I hope one of them will take their father's place as captain of the Cornelia Marie and continue his legacy. Both served as deck hands for the last several years on their father's ship and know it well. Either would do an awesome job running it!

Meeting Captain Phil and his sons in Redmond last October at a signing for his coffee line Captain's Reserve Coffee was really awesome! I just can't believe he is gone only 5 months after I shook his hand. I'm really glad to have been able to meet him before he passed away though and will never forget my experience.

Posted by Dustin Cowell in TV on 02/10/2010 at 3:19 PM

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Capt. Phil Stroke

Capt. Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie from Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel suffered a stroke yesterday. Of all the guys on that show, he is my favorite by far. Him and his sons are very entertaining to watch and also very inspiring. Having the awesome opportunity to meet him and his sons last fall was just way over the top! It was only by chance that I even got to meet them. I am hoping for a speedy recovery for the captain!

Posted by Dustin Cowell in TV on 01/30/2010 at 11:14 PM

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