Seeping Matter - Latest Comments

Re: Alabama’s Secret

Mike — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:39:26 -0000

Ridiculous indeed...

Re: How Many Pushups Can You Do?

nerdydork — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:17:50 -0000

I would, but I just herniated my back... because I never do push-ups.

Re: How Many Pushups Can You Do?

Matt Ryan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:12:01 -0000

Some clarifications (based on questions people are asking):

- This is open to women as well as men, sure. Young, old, male, female, nerdy, awesome, whatever.
- Only real pushups are allowed - straight body through the back, hips, and legs, with only your toes and hands touching the floor. No knee-pushups.

Re: 2011 College Football Wrap-Up

Dan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:16:20 -0000

Definitely not random this year. ;)

Re: How Many Pushups Can You Do?

Dan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:15:56 -0000

I definitely want to see a graph of your results.

Re: Being Epic

Matt Ryan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:56:59 -0000

Okay - so *almost* nobody reading this blog has heard that song.

Re: Being Epic

dandkhansen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:54:24 -0000

Being epic for me would be to go mainstream!

Natalie, do you remember me?
Why can't you see how much I love you?
So long ago, my life goes on you know,
but letting go is oh, so hard to do.

Re: Being Epic

Matt Ryan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:12:17 -0000

Yesssss - that is exactly what I'm talking about!

Re: Being Epic

Tad Thorley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:49:31 -0000

I plan to comment on other peoples' blogs more :)

Re: All The Dang Signs

dandkhansen — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:34:56 -0000

Yeah, but I really did wish him a happy new ear. His other was sad because of all the quaintens that were forgot.

Re: New Gig

pamela_a_ryan — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:04:37 -0000

I'm super excited for you! I hope your first days went well.

Re: New Gig

Mike Moore — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:02:06 -0000

I hope you find much happiness in your new gig! Not that my impression was that you were always conflicted about whether you liked Microsoft or not... I mean, okay, so that was my impression, but I hope you are super happy whether my impression was accurate or not! :)

Re: Don’t Auto-Tune Your Life

d t — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:43:31 -0000

great article!

Re: This War Thing Is Getting Old

mattvryan — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:51:09 -0000

I take anything President Hinckley said pretty seriously. I agree that there are many similarities between today's terrorist organizations and the Gadianton robbers of 2000 years ago. I agree that there are times when we should stand up in defense of freedom and liberty.

I think it is important to understand why we do this. We stand up in defense of our freedom to live according to our own conscience. Freedom to worship how we wish. Freedom to live peaceably. Freedom to love whom we choose to love and raise children according to our own system of values.

I do not believe that today's terrorist organizations pose that type of threat to us at this point. As a case in point, the dreadful attacks of September 11, 2001 have not had nearly the detrimental impact to our nation's freedom as many of our country's responses to those attacks have had (e.g. the TSA, the Patriot Act).

Moroni did rally the people to stand up in defense of freedom, it is true. But he never encouraged the people to invade a sovereign nation. He would fight to defend his own country and freedom, but not to expand the reach or power of his own country. And as soon as he felt that there was an opportunity for peace, he would favor that option, even at the risk of greater bloodshed in the future.

Our country is not following this example. In the name of defending our nation against terrorism, we have invaded numerous sovereign nations. We've lost more lives fighting for freedom from terrorism than we've ever lost to terrorist attacks. According to some estimates, we've killed over one million people to avenge the 3000 or so that were killed on 9/11. How many more lives must be taken to obtain justice?

Saddam Hussein is dead. Osama bin Laden is dead. If Moroni were in charge, based on what I've read about him, I don't think we'd still be fighting today. That's why I think it is time for it to end.

Re: This War Thing Is Getting Old

Joan Ryan — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:06:28 -0000

I am not eloquent in writing or speaking, nor do I claim to know much about war and politics, but a very wise man by the name of President Gordon B. Hinckley spoke about this 10 years ago in October 2001, and it was printed in the Ensign magazine in November 2001. This is what he had to say:

". . . Terrorist organizations must be ferreted out and brought down.
We of this Church know something of such groups. The Book of Mormon speaks of the Gadianton robbers, a vicious, oath-bound, and secret organization bent on evil and destruction. In their day they did all in their power, by whatever means available, to bring down the Church, to woo the people with sophistry, and to take control of the society. We see the same thing in the present situation.

"We are people of peace. We are followers of the Christ who was and is the Prince of Peace. But there are times when we must stand up for right and decency, for freedom and civilization, just as Moroni rallied his people in his day to the defense of their wives, their children, and the cause of liberty (see Alma 48:10). . .

"On television we see those of the military leaving their loved ones, knowing not whether they will return. It is affecting the homes of our people. Unitedly, as a Church, we must get on our knees and invoke the powers of the Almighty in behalf of those who will carry the burdens of this campaign."

"No one knows how long it will last. No one knows precisely where it will be fought. No one knows what it may entail before it is over. We have launched an undertaking the size and nature of which we cannot see at this time."

Perhaps what he is saying is too simple, but I still believe that it wouldn't hurt all of us to get on our knees and invoke the powers of the Almighty in behalf of not only those serving in the military, but also for all people who long for war to end and who seek for peace.

Re: 2010 SX Review, San Francisco

Guest — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:57:59 -0000

Here at San Francisco
Vacation Clubs you can do as much as ten great things in a day. And
having a vacation here is worth it. The time and money you spend is not just a
waist but an investment. Aside from these you had given your self a treat and a
moment with your love once. A once in a life time chance of joy and adventure.
Also it is a very natural way to meditate while walking on the beautiful
beach and sets your mind free and all are in good way.

Re: Pro Tip: Do Not Write E-Mails While On Ambien

Mark Suman — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:14:36 -0000

This reminds me of falling asleep while taking notes in class. I go back and look at my notes and wonder, "Why was I so tired that day? Was this lecture really boring or was I up late the night before?" The answer is usually, "Both."

Re: 2003 Nissan 350Z – For Sale

Jose Garcia — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:19:02 -0000

The bank can only give a loan of 8000 if you want

Re: 2003 Nissan 350Z – For Sale

matt — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:11:41 -0000

@Jose Garcia Hi Jose. I still have the car and would be happy to sell it to you. If you want to make payments, that's fine - all you need to do is go talk to a bank and have them loan you the money. You then give me the full asking price in the form of a cashier's check from your bank. Then you simply make payments to the bank.

Re: 2003 Nissan 350Z – For Sale

Jose Garcia — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:12:49 -0000

Hi do you still have the car and I can give you the asking amount but in payments if you want

Re: Even More “Common” Sense

matt — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:40:53 -0000

@Zach It might be now, sure wasn't back then though. Maybe I'm the reason for that rule :)

Re: Even More “Common” Sense

Zach — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:30:45 -0000

My bank only lets me cash a check if there is enough money in my account to cover the check. I thought this was a normal practice.

Re: High-Speed Off-Roading (NOT Recommended)

Dan — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:38:12 -0000

I can see the picture now. Glad you are both alright.

Also, I think you must be underestimating your 350Z. :)

Re: High-Speed Off-Roading (NOT Recommended)

matt — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:36:43 -0000

Sorry everyone about the picture. I think it is working now; I've tested it on two different machines, one where I'm not automatically logging into anything.

Re: High-Speed Off-Roading (NOT Recommended)

Mike — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:14:19 -0000

The photo is still not loading. It appears to be behind a login to live.

Glad to hear you are okay. Sounds super scary.