Ben Overmyer lived in many states and a few other countries (in particular, New Zealand). He currently works as a web developer at the Earth Resources and Observation Sciences Center in South Dakota, though that is only a small part of what he does. He aims to eventually be the consummate web technology guru.
Ben holds a bachelor's in History, though he changed majors four times before graduating, changed universities three times, and took six years to get his degree. His mind is open, and he likes to think that he's fairly easy to get along with. He has a passion for self improvement and development. He enjoys outdoor sports and activities just as much as sitting around playing games or blogging. Especially important to Ben, of course, is helping others achieve the success and peace of mind that he has.
Ben Overmyer's blog is Technosyncrocity.
Massively multiplayer role-playing games can teach us a surprising amount about ourselves. In amidst all the grinding, leveling, beating, and looting is a complex social system that can reflect a great deal about society and us as individuals.
Ah, “working.” That awful, wonderful word keeps us fed, clothed, and busy. But, what really is the purpose of working? Why do we work? Is it for survival only? Is it to improve the human race? Or is it just something to support our “real life” outside of work?
According to a study done by Adrian White (University of Leicester), the United States is only 23rd in the world in terms of happiness. As we enter the grasping clutches of recession, it’s becoming even worse […]
As both a salaried and freelance web designer, I spend a lot of time hacking away at web sites. That translates into a lot of time spent on a computer, which can be one of the biggest environment-slaying devices in the house. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way […]
I regularly use my work computer, my laptop, and my home computer, and occasionally use university computers and conference room computers. But now I’m moving everything that can be securely moved into the cloud.
It seems that lately more companies are veering towards non-uniformity in system design. Employees are allowed to use any computer they want, as long as certain key criteria (e.g., ability to get onto the company intranet) are met. Google has taken this approach, and I imagine it’d be a good thing for Gen Y to […]
Another voice, from the people in the coffee shop, is telling me - sometimes directly, sometimes indirectly - that Apple is what all the Cool Kids have […]
Recently I read a blog post railing against the lack of willingness to stand up for others in modern society. Too often, this observation proves widespread. I myself experienced something similar a long time ago, and regret not acting to this day. Most of this, I speculate, comes from a culture of individualism […]
Most people in college and just out of it are night owls. I even know one or two who regularly sleep until noon. This behavior is reinforced by a student culture that emphasizes socializing at night as the highest priority.
As a wise man once said, that’s no way to go through life, son.
I wake up […]
Writing has taken on new meaning as I’ve gotten a little older and a little wiser.
Grammar and spelling, in particular, are not the twin unbreakable pillars they once appeared to be when I was in high school or earlier. Reading Tolkien, and considering his status within the literary world, is evidence of that; though his […]
