Well that didn't take long. After temping for one day I've been offered a six month position with a high profile company located near Wall Street. That's all I'm going to say about that, partly because I like being vague so that people think I'm more important than I actually am and primarily because I don't want to be that guy who gets fired for talking about his job on a blog.
What I can talk about is how lucky I am to have landed this position after only working for one day, especially considering that I spent that day working for a different company in a different field on the other side of the city. Whoever said that you need to get one foot in the door to work your way up the corporate ladder was wrong. All you need to do is get one foot in the coatroom.
Now that I'm on my way to a steady paycheck I can rejoice in knowing that I've just taken my place on the assembly line of life, which more often than not is located between two wide bodied commuters on the Long Island Rail Road.
That's okay though because I'll gladly trade in my bed for a seat on the LIRR, my laptop computer for my very own cubicle, my unemployment check for a real one, my - well you get the point.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm definitely going to miss sleeping until 2 pm, hanging out with Rocky, and watching reruns of McGyver. But there comes a time in every man's life when he has to stop mooching off of other's and actually make something of himself. Although, ironically since a temp agency got this position for me I'm still a moocher.
But that's neither here nor there. The only thing that matters now is that I have to go to work in the morning and don't have any shirts that fit since I've put on so much weight these last six months. So much so that I look like Jason Giambi pre Balco hearing.
Not being able to fit into your shirts is a good problem to have though because it means that you're working. I can only hope that I have other problems like this in the future. Like not being able to decide if I want a corner office or larger stock options. Until then, I'll make do with the shirts I have and hope that Kohl's has a sale before next Monday.
Now if you'll excuse me for the first time in six months I have to go get ready for work.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Digital Disarray
I thought that DVD's were the wave of the future. This great new technology that was going to revolutionize movie watching the way CD's changed the way we listened to music.
Smaller, lightier, and easier to store than video casettes they were going to be the medium through which we entertained ourselves the way A tracks once were and the way something else one day will be.
The DVD was the medium of choice. But I don't see it. In fact, I don't see much of anything these days when I go to watch a movie because everytime that I try to the movie skips more than the playground of an all girls school at recess.
Why is it that every time I go to watch a movie from my DVD collection or rent one from Blockbuster or Hollywood Video problems arise more frequently than they do in the Oval Office during Bush's presidency?
First it was, Closer. Then, National Treasure. Then, Hitch. And now, National Treasure again. I haven't seen this many scratches since the last time I went to pet Patches.
Now I know what you're going to say and it's not my DVD player because I've had problems now on three separate players. Nor is it the copy of the movie because it's happened to multiples movies and multiples copies of the same movie. What it is clearly, is a problem with the technology. DVD's just aren't as reliable as they once were or were supposed to be.
Maybe they're not making them the same way anymore. In an effort to cut production costs perhaps they're making them cheaper. Or maybe, just maybe, they're making them this way, purposely, so as to frustrate us so much, that we'll have no choice but to start buying the next technology that comes out just in time for Christmas 2k9.
Don't look at me like that. I think I'm onto something here. In fact, I know I am.
Smaller, lightier, and easier to store than video casettes they were going to be the medium through which we entertained ourselves the way A tracks once were and the way something else one day will be.
The DVD was the medium of choice. But I don't see it. In fact, I don't see much of anything these days when I go to watch a movie because everytime that I try to the movie skips more than the playground of an all girls school at recess.
Why is it that every time I go to watch a movie from my DVD collection or rent one from Blockbuster or Hollywood Video problems arise more frequently than they do in the Oval Office during Bush's presidency?
First it was, Closer. Then, National Treasure. Then, Hitch. And now, National Treasure again. I haven't seen this many scratches since the last time I went to pet Patches.
Now I know what you're going to say and it's not my DVD player because I've had problems now on three separate players. Nor is it the copy of the movie because it's happened to multiples movies and multiples copies of the same movie. What it is clearly, is a problem with the technology. DVD's just aren't as reliable as they once were or were supposed to be.
Maybe they're not making them the same way anymore. In an effort to cut production costs perhaps they're making them cheaper. Or maybe, just maybe, they're making them this way, purposely, so as to frustrate us so much, that we'll have no choice but to start buying the next technology that comes out just in time for Christmas 2k9.
Don't look at me like that. I think I'm onto something here. In fact, I know I am.
Monday, November 28, 2005
The Art of Bisquick
Move over Orlando Pace. You're no longer who I'm going to think of when I eat a pancake.
Rather, the person I'll think of, will be none other than yours truly, because last night I made a batch of pancakes constituting the first actual meal I have ever made. The days of using a George Foreman grill are long gone. It's apron wearing time now.
And if I may say so myself I think I may have found a hidden talent of mine. Cause those pancakes were damn good. Golden brown on both sides just like the head chef at IHOP dreams of.
They were so good in fact that it may not be long before I'm competing on the Iron Chef. Now that I've mastered the art of Bisquick the sky's the limit!
Which is a stark contrast from the past 23 years. Like most men I had thought that boiling pasta and mastering the use of a microwave meant that I knew how to cook. Turns out that it doesn't. Instead, if you want to impress the ladies you actually have to make things with more than one ingredient. Sometimes you even have to use a measuring cup. Who knew?
I now do. And after my adventures in the kitchen last night I have officially graduated from Shirley Leader's school of basic cooking with an advanced certificate in pancake making. And I couldn't be happier.
Now if you'll excuse me it's time for leftovers.
Rather, the person I'll think of, will be none other than yours truly, because last night I made a batch of pancakes constituting the first actual meal I have ever made. The days of using a George Foreman grill are long gone. It's apron wearing time now.
And if I may say so myself I think I may have found a hidden talent of mine. Cause those pancakes were damn good. Golden brown on both sides just like the head chef at IHOP dreams of.
They were so good in fact that it may not be long before I'm competing on the Iron Chef. Now that I've mastered the art of Bisquick the sky's the limit!
Which is a stark contrast from the past 23 years. Like most men I had thought that boiling pasta and mastering the use of a microwave meant that I knew how to cook. Turns out that it doesn't. Instead, if you want to impress the ladies you actually have to make things with more than one ingredient. Sometimes you even have to use a measuring cup. Who knew?
I now do. And after my adventures in the kitchen last night I have officially graduated from Shirley Leader's school of basic cooking with an advanced certificate in pancake making. And I couldn't be happier.
Now if you'll excuse me it's time for leftovers.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Week In Review
Random thoughts from the last week:
Contrary to popular belief eating carrots doesn't improve your eyesight.
If the model of your car has been crash tested, but your actual car hasn't, how do you know that your actual car is safe?
I'm still waiting for a camerman to get caught looking up a cheerleaders' skirt on one of those cheerleader closeups they do before going to a commercial during a football game.
Do shampoos really work?
Lately I've found that I like to look at people's heads and wonder what they would look like with a different haircut.
Whose idea was it to create a dish that you serve after first putting it up a turkey's butt?
Isn't it weird how there are some people that you never notice but then once you meet them you notice them over and over? Case in point there are some actors and actresses on Lost that I never would have noticed previously in other movies but now that I know who they are I notice them all the time.
Dan summed up Thanksgiving best when he said: "You can't win with Thanksgiving. Either you spend all day stuck in traffic or stuck in the kitchen."
My cousin Samantha had the line of the week when reminscing about a family tree project she did in high school that she borrowed from her uncle saying, "Don't worry I changed some of the big words to smaller words."
Phrase of the week: Strange bedfellows.
I've pulled muslces before but after having my entire stomach spasm while working out on Friday I think it's safe to say that I won't be doing situps with a sex ball for a long time.
If you're reading this and don't know who I am, everything you need to know can be summed by saying that, I'm the kind of guy who goes away for the weekend and doesn't bring any pants. That was the case this weekend when I went to Connecticut for Thanksgiving with the intention of then going onto Boston. But I didn't bring any pants and had to cancel my plans to go to Boston. Instead I spent the holiday wearing sweat pants and a nice, new sweater. I looked like an Abercrombie and Fitch model from the waist up and the Brooklyn Brawler from the waist down.
Contrary to popular belief eating carrots doesn't improve your eyesight.
If the model of your car has been crash tested, but your actual car hasn't, how do you know that your actual car is safe?
I'm still waiting for a camerman to get caught looking up a cheerleaders' skirt on one of those cheerleader closeups they do before going to a commercial during a football game.
Do shampoos really work?
Lately I've found that I like to look at people's heads and wonder what they would look like with a different haircut.
Whose idea was it to create a dish that you serve after first putting it up a turkey's butt?
Isn't it weird how there are some people that you never notice but then once you meet them you notice them over and over? Case in point there are some actors and actresses on Lost that I never would have noticed previously in other movies but now that I know who they are I notice them all the time.
Dan summed up Thanksgiving best when he said: "You can't win with Thanksgiving. Either you spend all day stuck in traffic or stuck in the kitchen."
My cousin Samantha had the line of the week when reminscing about a family tree project she did in high school that she borrowed from her uncle saying, "Don't worry I changed some of the big words to smaller words."
Phrase of the week: Strange bedfellows.
I've pulled muslces before but after having my entire stomach spasm while working out on Friday I think it's safe to say that I won't be doing situps with a sex ball for a long time.
If you're reading this and don't know who I am, everything you need to know can be summed by saying that, I'm the kind of guy who goes away for the weekend and doesn't bring any pants. That was the case this weekend when I went to Connecticut for Thanksgiving with the intention of then going onto Boston. But I didn't bring any pants and had to cancel my plans to go to Boston. Instead I spent the holiday wearing sweat pants and a nice, new sweater. I looked like an Abercrombie and Fitch model from the waist up and the Brooklyn Brawler from the waist down.
Saturday, November 26, 2005
College Basketball Preview
Ah, college. Stale beer, soggy pizza, and enough memories of Jose Juan Barra splitting two defenders and finishing with a reverse layup to last a lifetime. Just kidding about that last part. That never happened. And if it did, no one was there to see it.
That's because basketball at Northeastern was about as wide spread as clymidia amongst celebrant nuns. About as well attended as the funeral of a hermit. Discussed about as much as that time you walked in on your parents having sex.
That's hardly the case around the country though as college basketball is to the masses as NASCAR is to the hicks. It's so good that we watch even though we can't stand listening to Dick Vitale. And we keep watching even though the players leave school faster than a recently consumed Big Mac leaves your body.
As such, it's only fitting that I whet your appetite for March Madness with a little something I like to call: a college basketball preview. So without further adieu here are my predictions for the coming year in your definitive guide to all things basketball:
By the end of the year Duke guard JJ Redick will have more illegitimate children than Wilt Chamberlain.
Highlights from that Maui Invitational semi-final game between Gonzaga and Michigan State will be replayed on ESPN more than reruns of CSI on Spike TV.
UCONN swingman Rudy Gay will get made fun of more than Michael Jackson, priests, and polish people at an open mic night.
Texas' football and basketball teams will both hold down the #2 ranking all season but neither will win the national championship.
Millions of girls will enter their office pools in March using picks their boyfriends made.
Kentucky's Rondo will dribble more than a nursery full of toddlers.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that UNC after losing their top 8 scorers from a year ago will NOT repeat as champions. Instead:
Duke, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and UCONN will make the Final Four but I'll pick the Spartans to lose in the first round in my bracket just to spite Leigh's boyfriend who went there.
And UCONN will win it all.
That's because basketball at Northeastern was about as wide spread as clymidia amongst celebrant nuns. About as well attended as the funeral of a hermit. Discussed about as much as that time you walked in on your parents having sex.
That's hardly the case around the country though as college basketball is to the masses as NASCAR is to the hicks. It's so good that we watch even though we can't stand listening to Dick Vitale. And we keep watching even though the players leave school faster than a recently consumed Big Mac leaves your body.
As such, it's only fitting that I whet your appetite for March Madness with a little something I like to call: a college basketball preview. So without further adieu here are my predictions for the coming year in your definitive guide to all things basketball:
By the end of the year Duke guard JJ Redick will have more illegitimate children than Wilt Chamberlain.
Highlights from that Maui Invitational semi-final game between Gonzaga and Michigan State will be replayed on ESPN more than reruns of CSI on Spike TV.
UCONN swingman Rudy Gay will get made fun of more than Michael Jackson, priests, and polish people at an open mic night.
Texas' football and basketball teams will both hold down the #2 ranking all season but neither will win the national championship.
Millions of girls will enter their office pools in March using picks their boyfriends made.
Kentucky's Rondo will dribble more than a nursery full of toddlers.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that UNC after losing their top 8 scorers from a year ago will NOT repeat as champions. Instead:
Duke, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and UCONN will make the Final Four but I'll pick the Spartans to lose in the first round in my bracket just to spite Leigh's boyfriend who went there.
And UCONN will win it all.
Friday, November 25, 2005
Giving Thanks
I should be thankful for my health, my family's health, and all other things cliche, especially this year. And while I am, there aren't a lot of people out there who would read a blog about those things. Come to think of it there aren't a lot of people out there who would read a blog with my name in the byline.
Nonetheless, here's a list of things I'm thankful for that might surprise you. Although if you know me a silly list like this should come as no surprise at all.
Things I'm Thankful For This Year:
The creative genius of JJ Abrams.
The invention of licorice nibs.
My sister's discovery of blogger.com.
All the companies that have rejected me in the last year leading to the possiblity that I might be moving to Florida!
Yahoo for providing free fantasy games.
The New York State Department of Labor.
Credit card companies.
Garage sales.
Free magazines from fandango.
Rent free housing.
Hand me down laptops.
Nonetheless, here's a list of things I'm thankful for that might surprise you. Although if you know me a silly list like this should come as no surprise at all.
Things I'm Thankful For This Year:
The creative genius of JJ Abrams.
The invention of licorice nibs.
My sister's discovery of blogger.com.
All the companies that have rejected me in the last year leading to the possiblity that I might be moving to Florida!
Yahoo for providing free fantasy games.
The New York State Department of Labor.
Credit card companies.
Garage sales.
Free magazines from fandango.
Rent free housing.
Hand me down laptops.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Fearless Football Picks: Week 12
Chasing 15 in this a special early edition thanks to the Pilgrims, here's what I'm thinking:
Detroit over Atlanta: Chasing this many I have no choice but to take the Lions in hopes that they show up on Thanksgiving like they always do. Hey crazier things have happened and the Falcons have been struggling of late losing two straight.
Broncos over the Cowboys: Should be a very close game but the Broncos are just too fundamentally sound and should win out. Look for both Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell to have 100 yards rushing.
Carolina over Buffalo: The Bills are a hard team to get a read on but the Panthers should win rather easily if they can establish their running game early.
Cincinnatti over Baltimore: The Bengals loss to the Colts could have after affects but the Bengals should still win and get back on track.
San Fransisco over Tennessee: The 49ers almost upset the Seahawks last week and have played tough all year despite having less talent than a room full of wannabe comedians at an open mic.
Kansas City over New England: I might regret this pick but I just don't think that the Patriots secondary can stop Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and the Chiefs offense.
Minnesota over Cleveland: The Vikings have won three in a row and should be able to make it 4 in a remarkable turnaround that could save Mike Tice's job.
Tampa Bay over Chicago: The only thing more overhyped than the Bears is Sodoku.
San Diego over the Red Skins: Move over watergate it's time for Antonio Gates to tear up D.C.
Houston over St. Louis: No Mike Martz or Marc Bulger could lead to the upset of the week.
Oakland over Miami: Flip a coin. I did. Then I picked the opposite.
Arizona over Jacksonville: Another upset special. I'm thinking that the Chargers and not the Jaguars make the playoffs and to do that the Jags have to drop some games they're supposed to win.
Green Bay over Philadelphia: The Eagles haven't won without Terrell Owens in two years. That could end this week but I have a feeling Brett Farve has some Thanksgiving magic left in him.
Seahawks over the Giants: I like the Giants in this spot but Eli still has to prove to me that he can win on the road in a big spot.
Saints over the Jets: What's worse - going through 5 quarterbacks or playing all your games on the road?
Indy over Pitt: If the Colts lose it'll be to the Jaguars not the Steelers.
Detroit over Atlanta: Chasing this many I have no choice but to take the Lions in hopes that they show up on Thanksgiving like they always do. Hey crazier things have happened and the Falcons have been struggling of late losing two straight.
Broncos over the Cowboys: Should be a very close game but the Broncos are just too fundamentally sound and should win out. Look for both Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell to have 100 yards rushing.
Carolina over Buffalo: The Bills are a hard team to get a read on but the Panthers should win rather easily if they can establish their running game early.
Cincinnatti over Baltimore: The Bengals loss to the Colts could have after affects but the Bengals should still win and get back on track.
San Fransisco over Tennessee: The 49ers almost upset the Seahawks last week and have played tough all year despite having less talent than a room full of wannabe comedians at an open mic.
Kansas City over New England: I might regret this pick but I just don't think that the Patriots secondary can stop Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and the Chiefs offense.
Minnesota over Cleveland: The Vikings have won three in a row and should be able to make it 4 in a remarkable turnaround that could save Mike Tice's job.
Tampa Bay over Chicago: The only thing more overhyped than the Bears is Sodoku.
San Diego over the Red Skins: Move over watergate it's time for Antonio Gates to tear up D.C.
Houston over St. Louis: No Mike Martz or Marc Bulger could lead to the upset of the week.
Oakland over Miami: Flip a coin. I did. Then I picked the opposite.
Arizona over Jacksonville: Another upset special. I'm thinking that the Chargers and not the Jaguars make the playoffs and to do that the Jags have to drop some games they're supposed to win.
Green Bay over Philadelphia: The Eagles haven't won without Terrell Owens in two years. That could end this week but I have a feeling Brett Farve has some Thanksgiving magic left in him.
Seahawks over the Giants: I like the Giants in this spot but Eli still has to prove to me that he can win on the road in a big spot.
Saints over the Jets: What's worse - going through 5 quarterbacks or playing all your games on the road?
Indy over Pitt: If the Colts lose it'll be to the Jaguars not the Steelers.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
What's Up With Sodoku?
If you ride the train to work or haven't been living under a rock for the last few months I'm sure you've heard of the latest puzzle craze, Sodoku. The object of the game is to arrange the numbers 1-9 within 3x3 squares so that same numbers don't reappear within each square or within the horizontal and vertical rows of the larger cube that you're working within.
It's a game that tests your ability to think three steps ahead and I can see the merits of it. But like most things, I can't get into it myself or enjoy it, even though I might, simply because it's become too wide spread and popular.
I hate conformity with society which is why I've never read the Davinci Code, saw the Godfather movies, tried stuffing, wanted to get a Masters degree or travelled to a popular hot spot. It might be to my own detriment but there's no way I'm going to jump on this Sodoku bandwagon.
It's just the latest craze right up there with pogs, pokemon, and potter. And since it's not going to last past my 24th birthday I have no interest in trying it out. As far as I'm concerned I'll be more than happy to spend my train rides reading the Daily News, Clive Cussler, Maxim, and Highlights assuming that is that I can get a job in the big city.
It's a game that tests your ability to think three steps ahead and I can see the merits of it. But like most things, I can't get into it myself or enjoy it, even though I might, simply because it's become too wide spread and popular.
I hate conformity with society which is why I've never read the Davinci Code, saw the Godfather movies, tried stuffing, wanted to get a Masters degree or travelled to a popular hot spot. It might be to my own detriment but there's no way I'm going to jump on this Sodoku bandwagon.
It's just the latest craze right up there with pogs, pokemon, and potter. And since it's not going to last past my 24th birthday I have no interest in trying it out. As far as I'm concerned I'll be more than happy to spend my train rides reading the Daily News, Clive Cussler, Maxim, and Highlights assuming that is that I can get a job in the big city.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
What Are The Yankees Thinking?!!
Congratulations are in order for members of the Boston Red Sox organization and their fans. You have just won the 2006 World Series. Thanks to your acquistion yesterday of 25 year old Marlins starting pitcher Josh Beckett you just might have won a lot of things. And you don't even have a General Manager yet!
Anyone who thinks that this trade wasn't a slam dunk you're retarded. The Red Sox now have a rotation of Curt Schilling, Beckett, and Matt Clement. Lowell a righty pull hitter should tee off on the Green Monster and you only had to give up a SS prospect who was blocked by Edgar Renteria anyway for the next three years and a pitching prospect who wasn't one of your top 3 according to my calculations. Those pitchers would be last year's first round pick Craig Hanson, last year's bullpen savior Johnathan Papelbon, and ballyhoed lefty starter Johnathan Lester. It was a steal of a deal for a team that was on the verge of trading away Manny Ramirez and rebuilding.
What bothers me the most about this is the Yankees could have had Lowell, Beckett and much, much more from the payroll slashing Marlins. In fact, reports are that they Marlins offered them Beckett, Lowell, leadoff hitting centerfielder Juan Pierre and 2b Luis Castillo for Chien Ming Wang, Robinson Cano, and prospects! If you break that deal down you get an established all star secondbaseman with speed and a good glove for a kid whose value's never going to be higher in Cano. (Trust me he's not going to be the next Rod Carew) You swap out another half season wonder in Wang for one of the top 5 young pitchers in the game in Beckett. And for good measure you get Pierre to lead off and play centerfield allowing you to get out from having to overpay free agents like Johnny Damon and Brian Giles to come to NY. Then you can have the time to focus on the bullpen and go after BJ Ryan. And I didn't even mention the fact that you get Lowell who you can turn around and trade to a team needing a thirdbaseman like the Twins, Devil Rays, Red Sox, Dodgers, Padres, and Phillies for bullpen help.
A Yankees lineup with Pierre and Castillo in it would be dominant:
Pierre, Cf
Jeter, SS
Sheffield, Rf
Giambi, 1b
Rodriguez, 3b
Matsui, Lf
Posada, C
Phillips/Sierra, Dh
Castillo, 2b
And a rotation of: Johnson, Beckett, Mussina, Pavano, Chacon/Wright
Which begs the question: What were the Yankees thinking when they said no! With that team, the Yankees and not the Red Sox would have just won the 2006 World Series on a Tuesday in November!
*Check out some guy on espn.com who agress with me here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/051122
Anyone who thinks that this trade wasn't a slam dunk you're retarded. The Red Sox now have a rotation of Curt Schilling, Beckett, and Matt Clement. Lowell a righty pull hitter should tee off on the Green Monster and you only had to give up a SS prospect who was blocked by Edgar Renteria anyway for the next three years and a pitching prospect who wasn't one of your top 3 according to my calculations. Those pitchers would be last year's first round pick Craig Hanson, last year's bullpen savior Johnathan Papelbon, and ballyhoed lefty starter Johnathan Lester. It was a steal of a deal for a team that was on the verge of trading away Manny Ramirez and rebuilding.
What bothers me the most about this is the Yankees could have had Lowell, Beckett and much, much more from the payroll slashing Marlins. In fact, reports are that they Marlins offered them Beckett, Lowell, leadoff hitting centerfielder Juan Pierre and 2b Luis Castillo for Chien Ming Wang, Robinson Cano, and prospects! If you break that deal down you get an established all star secondbaseman with speed and a good glove for a kid whose value's never going to be higher in Cano. (Trust me he's not going to be the next Rod Carew) You swap out another half season wonder in Wang for one of the top 5 young pitchers in the game in Beckett. And for good measure you get Pierre to lead off and play centerfield allowing you to get out from having to overpay free agents like Johnny Damon and Brian Giles to come to NY. Then you can have the time to focus on the bullpen and go after BJ Ryan. And I didn't even mention the fact that you get Lowell who you can turn around and trade to a team needing a thirdbaseman like the Twins, Devil Rays, Red Sox, Dodgers, Padres, and Phillies for bullpen help.
A Yankees lineup with Pierre and Castillo in it would be dominant:
Pierre, Cf
Jeter, SS
Sheffield, Rf
Giambi, 1b
Rodriguez, 3b
Matsui, Lf
Posada, C
Phillips/Sierra, Dh
Castillo, 2b
And a rotation of: Johnson, Beckett, Mussina, Pavano, Chacon/Wright
Which begs the question: What were the Yankees thinking when they said no! With that team, the Yankees and not the Red Sox would have just won the 2006 World Series on a Tuesday in November!
*Check out some guy on espn.com who agress with me here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/051122
Monday, November 21, 2005
The Big Apple Vs. The Sunshine State
As some of you may have heard by now I've been thinking about moving to Florida to become a teacher since you only need a bachelors degree to do so. Before I make up my mind though I've decided to make a pro and con list to help me weigh my options.
Pros of Moving:
Warmer weather
I won't get sick as often
Attend spring training games all over the state
Live with Brian
Start a career in teaching right off the bat without a masters degree
Get to coach sports teams
Play softball year round
Enhanced social life
Live on my own and end jokes about still living in my parent's basement
Cons of Moving:
Would be in the path of hurricanes
Would have to drive surrounded by old people who don't know how to
No more Boars Head brand deli meats
No more NY Daily News
Wouldn't be able to watch Yankees games
Would be leaving my friends, family, and Rocky
Might actually have to start working out again to get a beach body
Might be too much fun for me
Would hanging out with Brian kill my liver?
If I move there now where will I move when I retire?
As you can see it's pretty close. What will I do? Any advice?
Pros of Moving:
Warmer weather
I won't get sick as often
Attend spring training games all over the state
Live with Brian
Start a career in teaching right off the bat without a masters degree
Get to coach sports teams
Play softball year round
Enhanced social life
Live on my own and end jokes about still living in my parent's basement
Cons of Moving:
Would be in the path of hurricanes
Would have to drive surrounded by old people who don't know how to
No more Boars Head brand deli meats
No more NY Daily News
Wouldn't be able to watch Yankees games
Would be leaving my friends, family, and Rocky
Might actually have to start working out again to get a beach body
Might be too much fun for me
Would hanging out with Brian kill my liver?
If I move there now where will I move when I retire?
As you can see it's pretty close. What will I do? Any advice?
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Weakened Update
So I've been sick now going on 12 straight days. Not sick enough to miss any softball games or not go out if something cool came along mind you. But sick enough to go to bed at 7 pm on a Saturday night, like I did last night.
I just attempted to go to the doctor but seeing how it's Sunday and flu season there was a line out the door. So I said forget that, football's about to start, I'll be back tomorrow.
Until then, theories abound about what could be ailing me. Experiencing chest pain as though a mule heel kicked me, bronchitis could be in my future. I haven't coughed once though so perhaps its just an upper respiratory infection. Personally, being the hypochrondiatric that I am I'm leaning towards Avian Bird Flu, SARS, and Ebola.
I should know by tomorrow what exactly it is that I have if anything at all. Until then all I know for sure is that your grandparents have better immune systems than I do.
I just attempted to go to the doctor but seeing how it's Sunday and flu season there was a line out the door. So I said forget that, football's about to start, I'll be back tomorrow.
Until then, theories abound about what could be ailing me. Experiencing chest pain as though a mule heel kicked me, bronchitis could be in my future. I haven't coughed once though so perhaps its just an upper respiratory infection. Personally, being the hypochrondiatric that I am I'm leaning towards Avian Bird Flu, SARS, and Ebola.
I should know by tomorrow what exactly it is that I have if anything at all. Until then all I know for sure is that your grandparents have better immune systems than I do.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Week In Review
Random thoughts from the last week:
People who laugh during horror films should be commited.
I guess AROD winning the MVP award negates my whole conspiracy theory about there being a bias against the Yankees in award voting.
I'm thinking about growing out my fingernails so that I can make it into the Guiness Book of World Records and finally make something out of my life.
Tully had the line of the week when discussing the death of the WWE's Eddie Guerrero he said, "I wonder what they would do if someone like Funaki passed away? They'd probably just dedicate a taping of Velocity to him."
Darren had another line of the week when after I told him that I wanted to be a high school coach he replied, "for what fantasy sports? They don't have coaches for that you know."
Is it me or does the word cookie sound like something that only people with bedtimes should be saying?
Do you think that during a robbery of a convenience story anybody has ever taken the money thats taped to the wall?
As if having the Terminator in public office wasn't bad enough now there are rumors that Raj from the Apprentice is running for Congress in '06. What's the world coming to?!
Why do men have nipples?
What's a Chris? The way that Ruth's Chris Steak House is spelt implies that it's not a name. If it were wouldn't the name be Ruth's & Chris' Steak House or Ruth Chris' Steak House. So that begs the question, what's a Chris?
I think my family receives more mail than the North Pole right before Christmas.
I have a weaker immune system than a bubble boy.
People who laugh during horror films should be commited.
I guess AROD winning the MVP award negates my whole conspiracy theory about there being a bias against the Yankees in award voting.
I'm thinking about growing out my fingernails so that I can make it into the Guiness Book of World Records and finally make something out of my life.
Tully had the line of the week when discussing the death of the WWE's Eddie Guerrero he said, "I wonder what they would do if someone like Funaki passed away? They'd probably just dedicate a taping of Velocity to him."
Darren had another line of the week when after I told him that I wanted to be a high school coach he replied, "for what fantasy sports? They don't have coaches for that you know."
Is it me or does the word cookie sound like something that only people with bedtimes should be saying?
Do you think that during a robbery of a convenience story anybody has ever taken the money thats taped to the wall?
As if having the Terminator in public office wasn't bad enough now there are rumors that Raj from the Apprentice is running for Congress in '06. What's the world coming to?!
Why do men have nipples?
What's a Chris? The way that Ruth's Chris Steak House is spelt implies that it's not a name. If it were wouldn't the name be Ruth's & Chris' Steak House or Ruth Chris' Steak House. So that begs the question, what's a Chris?
I think my family receives more mail than the North Pole right before Christmas.
I have a weaker immune system than a bubble boy.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Fearless Football Predictions: Week 11
Chasing 13 and running out of time it's now or never:
St. Louis over the Cardinals: If this were baseball that pick wouldn't make any sense. Luckily we're talking about football and a Rams team that should win in a shootout. Cardinal wideout Larry Fitzgerald should have a big game though.
Carolina over Chicago: In Chicago the wind could be a factor but since reports say 10-15 mph and not the 50 mph gusts we saw last week talent should be the bigger factor and the Panthers have more of it.
Dallas over Detroit: If this game was in Detroit the Lions might have a better chance but I can't see them going into Dallas and winning against the first place Cowboys.
Cincinnatti over Indy: The last time Chad Johnson predicted a win against a previously unbeaten opponent the Bengals beat the Chiefs. They're gonna do it again.
Jags over the Titans: Jacksonville has the Wild Card in their sights and need to win all the winnable games that they can starting with this one.
Miami over Cleveland: The Dolphins almost beat the Patriots so they should easily beat a Browns team that other than head coach Romeo Crenel has nothing in common with the Patriots at all.
Pats over the Saints: Speaking of New England they should hold onto first place in the AFC East from here on out. They haven't won back to back games all year but that should change this week.
Washington over Oakland: Da Raiders can be DA-ngerous to contending teams but I have a good feeling that the 'Skins will be tough to beat at home from here on out.
Eagles over the Giants: I actually think the Eagles have a better chance to win without Donovan McNabb than with him even with Mike McMahon's 1-6 career record as a starter. It's just that having McMahon behind center might actually force the Eagles to feature Brian Westbrook which would be the best thing that could have ever happened to them and the Giants suck vs. backup QB's historically.
Bucs over the Falcons: The Falcons got surprised last week by Green Bay and the Bucs narrowly escaped with a win over the 'Skins. This one could go either way but expect the Bucs quick defense to stop Vick more than the Madden cover jinx.
Seattle over San Francisco: Shaun Alexander fantasy owners rejoice.
San Diego over Buffalo: The Chargers could win the Super Bowl if they can just make it into the playoffs, that's how brutal their schedule has been. Coming off the bye they should handle the Bills to keep their hopes alive.
Denver over the Jets: I'll say it again- Just End The Season Already.
Pittsburgh over Baltimore: If the Steelers were playing a good team I would be inclined to pick against them but I just can't see a Kyle Boller led team winning anything over than a foosball match.
KC over Houston: The Texans should probably just forfeit the rest of their games and take a team trip to scout Reggie Bush.
Minnesota over Green Bay: Weather could be a factor which would favor Green Bay but the Vikings have beaten the Packers two straight times in Green Bay and could make it three in a row.
St. Louis over the Cardinals: If this were baseball that pick wouldn't make any sense. Luckily we're talking about football and a Rams team that should win in a shootout. Cardinal wideout Larry Fitzgerald should have a big game though.
Carolina over Chicago: In Chicago the wind could be a factor but since reports say 10-15 mph and not the 50 mph gusts we saw last week talent should be the bigger factor and the Panthers have more of it.
Dallas over Detroit: If this game was in Detroit the Lions might have a better chance but I can't see them going into Dallas and winning against the first place Cowboys.
Cincinnatti over Indy: The last time Chad Johnson predicted a win against a previously unbeaten opponent the Bengals beat the Chiefs. They're gonna do it again.
Jags over the Titans: Jacksonville has the Wild Card in their sights and need to win all the winnable games that they can starting with this one.
Miami over Cleveland: The Dolphins almost beat the Patriots so they should easily beat a Browns team that other than head coach Romeo Crenel has nothing in common with the Patriots at all.
Pats over the Saints: Speaking of New England they should hold onto first place in the AFC East from here on out. They haven't won back to back games all year but that should change this week.
Washington over Oakland: Da Raiders can be DA-ngerous to contending teams but I have a good feeling that the 'Skins will be tough to beat at home from here on out.
Eagles over the Giants: I actually think the Eagles have a better chance to win without Donovan McNabb than with him even with Mike McMahon's 1-6 career record as a starter. It's just that having McMahon behind center might actually force the Eagles to feature Brian Westbrook which would be the best thing that could have ever happened to them and the Giants suck vs. backup QB's historically.
Bucs over the Falcons: The Falcons got surprised last week by Green Bay and the Bucs narrowly escaped with a win over the 'Skins. This one could go either way but expect the Bucs quick defense to stop Vick more than the Madden cover jinx.
Seattle over San Francisco: Shaun Alexander fantasy owners rejoice.
San Diego over Buffalo: The Chargers could win the Super Bowl if they can just make it into the playoffs, that's how brutal their schedule has been. Coming off the bye they should handle the Bills to keep their hopes alive.
Denver over the Jets: I'll say it again- Just End The Season Already.
Pittsburgh over Baltimore: If the Steelers were playing a good team I would be inclined to pick against them but I just can't see a Kyle Boller led team winning anything over than a foosball match.
KC over Houston: The Texans should probably just forfeit the rest of their games and take a team trip to scout Reggie Bush.
Minnesota over Green Bay: Weather could be a factor which would favor Green Bay but the Vikings have beaten the Packers two straight times in Green Bay and could make it three in a row.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Now I'm Really Lost
I've been trying not to write about Lost every Thursday but this week's episode was so thought provoking and theory inducing that I have no choice but to put together some thoughts. If you haven't seen this week's episode yet, don't read on. If you have, definitely read on for your about to get enlightened.
Without further adieu here's what I'm thinking:
1. In season one a character named Ethan infilitrated the survivor's camp and abducted Claire. Last night a character named Nathan was suspected of doing the same to the tail end survivors. Both were from Canada. Both acted shady. Both looked alike. Twins? We'll never know since both have died but the fact that Nathan was killed by Goodwin, later discovered to be one of the Others, leads me to believe that there are two groups on the Island. The group that Goodwin was from and the group that Nathan was from and that those two groups aren't privy to each other's existence.
2. Goodwin said that he was in the peace corps. Was that just a cover or are the Others all from the peace corps?
3. Eko gave Nathan a banana and told Jin a few episodes ago that Goodwin was a good man. Is he just a really nice guy or is he sympathetic towards the Others/aware of their plans? Was he associated with the Hanso foundation in civilian life? And what is he carving into his staff?
4. Goodwin said that only the 'good' ones were taken. Good morally? Or good in the regard that they could be of use to them? Is that why they took the strong males and easily impressionable kids?
5. How come when the Others came there were no whispers? Are the whispers and the Others not associated?
As always I have more questions than answers. But I also have heard some rumors. Here are the latest spoilers, read on at your own risk:
1. Eko was blind before landing on the Island.
2. The Island is actually off the coast of Africa near Zanzibar.
3. There's going to be an episode with a flashback of the Island showing how the hatch came to be there. A flashback of the Island!
4. We'll know the identity of the Others by New Years.
5. Eko pulled Jack's father's body from the Ocean while collecting bodies.
6. Eko's staff will play a key role in future episodes.
That's all for now. In case you haven't noticed Eko is the new Locke. This season is off the hook. I'm rambling so I'm going to go now.
Without further adieu here's what I'm thinking:
1. In season one a character named Ethan infilitrated the survivor's camp and abducted Claire. Last night a character named Nathan was suspected of doing the same to the tail end survivors. Both were from Canada. Both acted shady. Both looked alike. Twins? We'll never know since both have died but the fact that Nathan was killed by Goodwin, later discovered to be one of the Others, leads me to believe that there are two groups on the Island. The group that Goodwin was from and the group that Nathan was from and that those two groups aren't privy to each other's existence.
2. Goodwin said that he was in the peace corps. Was that just a cover or are the Others all from the peace corps?
3. Eko gave Nathan a banana and told Jin a few episodes ago that Goodwin was a good man. Is he just a really nice guy or is he sympathetic towards the Others/aware of their plans? Was he associated with the Hanso foundation in civilian life? And what is he carving into his staff?
4. Goodwin said that only the 'good' ones were taken. Good morally? Or good in the regard that they could be of use to them? Is that why they took the strong males and easily impressionable kids?
5. How come when the Others came there were no whispers? Are the whispers and the Others not associated?
As always I have more questions than answers. But I also have heard some rumors. Here are the latest spoilers, read on at your own risk:
1. Eko was blind before landing on the Island.
2. The Island is actually off the coast of Africa near Zanzibar.
3. There's going to be an episode with a flashback of the Island showing how the hatch came to be there. A flashback of the Island!
4. We'll know the identity of the Others by New Years.
5. Eko pulled Jack's father's body from the Ocean while collecting bodies.
6. Eko's staff will play a key role in future episodes.
That's all for now. In case you haven't noticed Eko is the new Locke. This season is off the hook. I'm rambling so I'm going to go now.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Viva La Raza
In the words of Konnan: Yo. Yo. Yo. Let me speak on this. Odele. Viva la raza.
I've been blogging now for over six months and the most amazing thing about that is that I haven't yet once written about wrestling. That's all about to change though because the death of WWE wrestler Eddie Guerrero has inspired me to write a wrestling based column. Not about Guerrero himself since I wasn't his biggest fan. Rather about what I would do if I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and my last name was McMahon. To that end, here are a few of my many suggestions for the WWE:
1. No tag, tag team matches - Drawing from my days of playing No Mercy with Sean and Chris there's nothing more fun that tag team matches with no tagging. 2 on 2 with all four wrestlers fighting at the same time. Now that would be hot. And while we're on the subject of tag teams how about making some. The tag team division is pathetic. Pair some mid card single wrestlers together and make this division interesting again.
2. Create a super heavyweight division - There's nothing worse than watching Rey Mysterio get held down because he's fighting a slow lug like JBL. Create a belt that all the big guys can fight for which will free up the actual good wrestlers to wrestle each other. Such a division would include JBL, the Big Show, Kane, the Undertaker, Heidenreich, Batista, Chris Masters, etc. And would free up HHH, Kurt Angle, John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge, HBK, Benoit, etc. to fight each other.
3. Cover wrestling in the main stream media - It has fixed results so that won't happen, although boxing does too and that gets some coverage. Some outlets do try though. The NY Daily News has a column about it every Friday but the only way it could be worse would be if I wrote it myself. If the WWE could encourage media outlets to cover news and results the way they've covered the death of Guerrero and it could go a long way towards helping ratings.
I could go on all day but I won't since most people probably stopped reading after they found out I was writing aboug wrestling. If you're name is Chris and you're still reading I have a few more ideas including bringing back the King of the Ring, Hardcore Division, and combining Raw and Smackdown into one brand. Other than that the rest of my ideas are about as silly as the sight of Eddie Guerrero cutting a promo in Spanglish while riding to the ring in a low rider with suped up hydrolics.
I've been blogging now for over six months and the most amazing thing about that is that I haven't yet once written about wrestling. That's all about to change though because the death of WWE wrestler Eddie Guerrero has inspired me to write a wrestling based column. Not about Guerrero himself since I wasn't his biggest fan. Rather about what I would do if I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and my last name was McMahon. To that end, here are a few of my many suggestions for the WWE:
1. No tag, tag team matches - Drawing from my days of playing No Mercy with Sean and Chris there's nothing more fun that tag team matches with no tagging. 2 on 2 with all four wrestlers fighting at the same time. Now that would be hot. And while we're on the subject of tag teams how about making some. The tag team division is pathetic. Pair some mid card single wrestlers together and make this division interesting again.
2. Create a super heavyweight division - There's nothing worse than watching Rey Mysterio get held down because he's fighting a slow lug like JBL. Create a belt that all the big guys can fight for which will free up the actual good wrestlers to wrestle each other. Such a division would include JBL, the Big Show, Kane, the Undertaker, Heidenreich, Batista, Chris Masters, etc. And would free up HHH, Kurt Angle, John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge, HBK, Benoit, etc. to fight each other.
3. Cover wrestling in the main stream media - It has fixed results so that won't happen, although boxing does too and that gets some coverage. Some outlets do try though. The NY Daily News has a column about it every Friday but the only way it could be worse would be if I wrote it myself. If the WWE could encourage media outlets to cover news and results the way they've covered the death of Guerrero and it could go a long way towards helping ratings.
I could go on all day but I won't since most people probably stopped reading after they found out I was writing aboug wrestling. If you're name is Chris and you're still reading I have a few more ideas including bringing back the King of the Ring, Hardcore Division, and combining Raw and Smackdown into one brand. Other than that the rest of my ideas are about as silly as the sight of Eddie Guerrero cutting a promo in Spanglish while riding to the ring in a low rider with suped up hydrolics.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Special Guest Blogger: Brian 'I'm a Hero' Berkowicz
First Alex Rodriguez pulls a kid out from in front of a passing car. Then Nomar Garciaparra goes fishing and saves two people from drowning in Boston Harbor. And now yet another star athlete, Brian Berkowicz, has joined their ranks. Here is his story:
So late Monday night I'm driving home on the Turnpike coming from the Hard Rock after a night of practicing my routine. It's raining, I wouldn't say pouring but an umbrella or rain coat would be highly recommended. I'm about a mile passed the Toll Plaza just north of the Comercial exit. Driving in the left lane is a truck, driving in the middle lane was a Matrix, they were pretty much dead even. If it was a race I'd say it was neck and neck. So the Matrix pulls ahead and then spins out of control into the left lane right in front of the truck. The truck and car then hit the barrier and the truck goes full speed to the right, perpindicular to the highway. It flies through the barrier and flips down a hill. I quickly pull over to see the guy in the Matrix is fine, out of his car and on his cell phone. Apparntley he had a booty call. So I'm on the phone with 911 running full speed down a mud hill. I must give credit to Nike for making running shoes with such great traction. So the guy in the truck is concious and obviously hurt. I'm all calm with him but I'm talking about 1000 words a minute to the cops on my cell phone. It was a mix between Barry White and a whining teenage girl whose parents just took away their cell phone. I directed 911 to get the medics to the accident, luckily they understood my ranting. I'm awaiting to hear from the investigator, hopefully he'll have news on how the guy is doing. What a night, there's no way I can get to bed.
So late Monday night I'm driving home on the Turnpike coming from the Hard Rock after a night of practicing my routine. It's raining, I wouldn't say pouring but an umbrella or rain coat would be highly recommended. I'm about a mile passed the Toll Plaza just north of the Comercial exit. Driving in the left lane is a truck, driving in the middle lane was a Matrix, they were pretty much dead even. If it was a race I'd say it was neck and neck. So the Matrix pulls ahead and then spins out of control into the left lane right in front of the truck. The truck and car then hit the barrier and the truck goes full speed to the right, perpindicular to the highway. It flies through the barrier and flips down a hill. I quickly pull over to see the guy in the Matrix is fine, out of his car and on his cell phone. Apparntley he had a booty call. So I'm on the phone with 911 running full speed down a mud hill. I must give credit to Nike for making running shoes with such great traction. So the guy in the truck is concious and obviously hurt. I'm all calm with him but I'm talking about 1000 words a minute to the cops on my cell phone. It was a mix between Barry White and a whining teenage girl whose parents just took away their cell phone. I directed 911 to get the medics to the accident, luckily they understood my ranting. I'm awaiting to hear from the investigator, hopefully he'll have news on how the guy is doing. What a night, there's no way I can get to bed.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Why Are People So Mean?
What would possibly possess someone to insult someone else? To put them down and make them feel bad about themselves for no apparent reason other than to satsify their own need to feel superior to someone?
I'm not sure of what goes through the mind of someone who goes out of their way to insult someone else. I understand name calling if you get into an arguement with someone else and you want to say something that will portray to the person just how mad you are at them. I get that.
What I don't get are the people who post anonymous comments on a softball website telling a softball pitcher who blew a game (yours truly) that he should go play with his doll collection or kill himself. Does making that person feel bad accomplish anything other than prove how much of a little bitch the author of the comment is for not saying that to the person's face?
And what about the fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers who emptied trash cans onto the front lawn of back up QB Tommy Maddox to show their frustration with him throwing a costly interception. Is there any point to that?
Is there any point to any of this? To the inevitable comments that are going to follow this rant in which people will make fun of me for crying about getting ripped on. Any point at all?
I'm not sure of what goes through the mind of someone who goes out of their way to insult someone else. I understand name calling if you get into an arguement with someone else and you want to say something that will portray to the person just how mad you are at them. I get that.
What I don't get are the people who post anonymous comments on a softball website telling a softball pitcher who blew a game (yours truly) that he should go play with his doll collection or kill himself. Does making that person feel bad accomplish anything other than prove how much of a little bitch the author of the comment is for not saying that to the person's face?
And what about the fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers who emptied trash cans onto the front lawn of back up QB Tommy Maddox to show their frustration with him throwing a costly interception. Is there any point to that?
Is there any point to any of this? To the inevitable comments that are going to follow this rant in which people will make fun of me for crying about getting ripped on. Any point at all?
Sunday, November 13, 2005
I'm a Choke Artist
So I was thinking of creating a new blog called www.imachokeartist.blogspot.com. I don't know what else to say other than that.
I had a five run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning with a chance to send us to the championship game and I gave up a six spot. Simply put I choked, joining B.K. Kim in the 2001 World Series, the 1986 Boston Red Sox, and the Knicks against the Reggie Miller led Pacers as the greatest choke artists of all time.
If anyone else is thinking of blaming themselves or second guessing themselves don't. If you're thinking of putting up an away message that says the Gamers suck don't. Every single one of you played your hearts out, rallying from a 9-1 deficit to take a 16-11 lead into the last inning. That seven run rally in the top of the ninth was symbolic of how gritty of a team we are. No one should hang their heads after that comeback. No one except for me.
Now I'm not looking for any sympathy here. I'm just looking to absolve everyone else of blame and put this on my shoulders. I just couldn't find the strike zone, for whatever reason, when it mattered most and for that I apologize to everyone.
Hopefully, you guys will stay together and give it another go next summer. (I'm probably moving so I won't be around). If not, just know that we had a solid three season run at it and it just didn't work out. But no matter what happens from here on out no one should feel bad.
In closing, I just want to say that you all were great teammates to me. With all the bickering that went on between me, Billy, and Kheel I didn't deserve to still have all of your support. But when I showed up today thats exactly what I received. And even though it didn't work out it was good to know that everyone was on the same page and in the end that's all that really matters.
I had a five run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning with a chance to send us to the championship game and I gave up a six spot. Simply put I choked, joining B.K. Kim in the 2001 World Series, the 1986 Boston Red Sox, and the Knicks against the Reggie Miller led Pacers as the greatest choke artists of all time.
If anyone else is thinking of blaming themselves or second guessing themselves don't. If you're thinking of putting up an away message that says the Gamers suck don't. Every single one of you played your hearts out, rallying from a 9-1 deficit to take a 16-11 lead into the last inning. That seven run rally in the top of the ninth was symbolic of how gritty of a team we are. No one should hang their heads after that comeback. No one except for me.
Now I'm not looking for any sympathy here. I'm just looking to absolve everyone else of blame and put this on my shoulders. I just couldn't find the strike zone, for whatever reason, when it mattered most and for that I apologize to everyone.
Hopefully, you guys will stay together and give it another go next summer. (I'm probably moving so I won't be around). If not, just know that we had a solid three season run at it and it just didn't work out. But no matter what happens from here on out no one should feel bad.
In closing, I just want to say that you all were great teammates to me. With all the bickering that went on between me, Billy, and Kheel I didn't deserve to still have all of your support. But when I showed up today thats exactly what I received. And even though it didn't work out it was good to know that everyone was on the same page and in the end that's all that really matters.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Week in Review
Random thoughts from the last week:
Whenever I watch a movie it usually inspires me. Which is why after watching Kingpin I wanted to become a professional bowler and after watching Pirates of the Caribbean I wanted to become a swashbuckler. So would everybody please make sure I don't go see Jarhead.
How is it that you can go into the same deli two days in a row, order the same things, and be charged two different prices by the same cashier?
"Well, you know...." is the new "fair enough".
It's good to know that when you vote they don't even check your id. That way I'll still get to vote even after I'm dead.
I think the circular to Pathmark this week was thicker than Saturday's Newsday.
I don't know why people use the phrase 'no pun intended' since by doing so they're pointing out the pun that would have otherwise went undetected.
Being a Republican is a lot like being a Mets fan. No rational person would be one.
I just saw Keira Knightley on the Daily Show in a red dress and all I can say is.....wow!
This week's episode of One Tree Hill was all about a fantasy draft where you get to pick who you take to a dance. Now I know why I like OTH so much.
Whenever I watch a movie it usually inspires me. Which is why after watching Kingpin I wanted to become a professional bowler and after watching Pirates of the Caribbean I wanted to become a swashbuckler. So would everybody please make sure I don't go see Jarhead.
How is it that you can go into the same deli two days in a row, order the same things, and be charged two different prices by the same cashier?
"Well, you know...." is the new "fair enough".
It's good to know that when you vote they don't even check your id. That way I'll still get to vote even after I'm dead.
I think the circular to Pathmark this week was thicker than Saturday's Newsday.
I don't know why people use the phrase 'no pun intended' since by doing so they're pointing out the pun that would have otherwise went undetected.
Being a Republican is a lot like being a Mets fan. No rational person would be one.
I just saw Keira Knightley on the Daily Show in a red dress and all I can say is.....wow!
This week's episode of One Tree Hill was all about a fantasy draft where you get to pick who you take to a dance. Now I know why I like OTH so much.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Fearless Football Predictions: Week 9
Chasing 8 and getting better at this whole football predicting thing I'm thinking:
Chiefs over the Bills: Larry Johnson fantasy owners rejoice! Priest Holmes is out for the year. Expect Johnson and the Chiefs to outrun the Bills in a matchup of two terrific running games.
Bears over the 49ers: If this were a rodeo the 49ers might have a chance but its not and they don't. The Bears defense is just too good.
Arizona over Detroit: If this game was being played on Thanksgiving day the Lions might have a chance, but it isn't and they don't. Well I shouldn't say that. They're playing the Cardinals so they have a chance. Just not a very good one.
Indy over Houston: I'm afraid to look. Just tell me when it's over.
Miami over New England: It's risky to pick against the Patriots who might have to win to save their season but I just have a good feeling about the Dolphins who have Ricky Williams back and beat the Pats last season on MNF.
Giants over the Vikings: An injury to starting CB Fred Smoot should open the door for Eli Manning to have a big day passing. As such the Giants should improve to 7-2.
Jaguars over the Ravens: The Jaguars are starting to heat up and the Ravens are starting to shut it down. Not a good combo.
Oakland over Denver: The Broncos are one of the AFC's best teams but I don't see them finishing 14-2. 12-4 is more like it, so they'll have to drop a few more games. This could be one against a heated rival that's better than their record shows. Should be a great game and could come down to late field goals.
Panthers over the Jets: JETS = Just End The Season Already.
Atlanta over Green Bay: Brett Farve left practice because he was lathargic. Time to retire Brett.
Rams over the Seahawks: These games are always high scoring affairs that could go either way. That's why I like the Rams.
Washington over Bucs: With Chris Simms at QB the Bucs might not win again. The Redskins need to win to keep pace in the NFC East.
Pittsburgh over the Browns: Worst Sunday night game......ever. No wonder Art Modell wanted to move to Baltimore.
Dallas over Philly: If the Cowboys could blow out the Eagles when they had TO what will happen now that he's gone and the team is in disarray?
Chiefs over the Bills: Larry Johnson fantasy owners rejoice! Priest Holmes is out for the year. Expect Johnson and the Chiefs to outrun the Bills in a matchup of two terrific running games.
Bears over the 49ers: If this were a rodeo the 49ers might have a chance but its not and they don't. The Bears defense is just too good.
Arizona over Detroit: If this game was being played on Thanksgiving day the Lions might have a chance, but it isn't and they don't. Well I shouldn't say that. They're playing the Cardinals so they have a chance. Just not a very good one.
Indy over Houston: I'm afraid to look. Just tell me when it's over.
Miami over New England: It's risky to pick against the Patriots who might have to win to save their season but I just have a good feeling about the Dolphins who have Ricky Williams back and beat the Pats last season on MNF.
Giants over the Vikings: An injury to starting CB Fred Smoot should open the door for Eli Manning to have a big day passing. As such the Giants should improve to 7-2.
Jaguars over the Ravens: The Jaguars are starting to heat up and the Ravens are starting to shut it down. Not a good combo.
Oakland over Denver: The Broncos are one of the AFC's best teams but I don't see them finishing 14-2. 12-4 is more like it, so they'll have to drop a few more games. This could be one against a heated rival that's better than their record shows. Should be a great game and could come down to late field goals.
Panthers over the Jets: JETS = Just End The Season Already.
Atlanta over Green Bay: Brett Farve left practice because he was lathargic. Time to retire Brett.
Rams over the Seahawks: These games are always high scoring affairs that could go either way. That's why I like the Rams.
Washington over Bucs: With Chris Simms at QB the Bucs might not win again. The Redskins need to win to keep pace in the NFC East.
Pittsburgh over the Browns: Worst Sunday night game......ever. No wonder Art Modell wanted to move to Baltimore.
Dallas over Philly: If the Cowboys could blow out the Eagles when they had TO what will happen now that he's gone and the team is in disarray?
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Florida, Here I Come!......Maybe
Since I change my mind more than John Kerry it's only appropriate that I have suddenly changed course yet again like some kind of lost fishing boat in the mid-Atlantic. Now, after previously giving up on the idea of becoming a teacher I have revisited the possibliity of not just teaching but moving to Florida to do so.
Shocking I know. But Florida has a program where you can take a subject test and get certified to teach in the field you studied as an undergraduate. Which for me would be Social Studies. My main drawback to teaching was that without any undergraduate classes it would take close to five years to first get the initial certification and then a masters degree. But if I can take one test, move to Florida, and start teaching and coaching right away, I would do it in a heart beat.
Plus there's no snow in Florida, plenty of hot girls, and of course Brian B. Sounds like a great deal to me. And all it took was the matchmaking services of one lone Ohio girl to make me think about the possibility again. So random.
Shocking I know. But Florida has a program where you can take a subject test and get certified to teach in the field you studied as an undergraduate. Which for me would be Social Studies. My main drawback to teaching was that without any undergraduate classes it would take close to five years to first get the initial certification and then a masters degree. But if I can take one test, move to Florida, and start teaching and coaching right away, I would do it in a heart beat.
Plus there's no snow in Florida, plenty of hot girls, and of course Brian B. Sounds like a great deal to me. And all it took was the matchmaking services of one lone Ohio girl to make me think about the possibility again. So random.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Shame(s) on You: I'd Prefer Apathy
As if the problems with the American Democratic System weren't bad enough (they never even checked my id yesterday!), the voters entrusted with handing out the hardware this baseball postseason have gotten it all wrong.
First off, how does Yankees 2b Robinson Cano not win the Rookie of the Year award! If it wasn't for him the Yankees wouldn't have made the playoffs! What did Huston Street do for the A's? With or without him they still don't make the playoffs! And I thought that relievers couldn't win major awards!!!!
Isn't that why Mariano Rivera, also of the Yankees, got passed over by a guy with a 3.50 era for the Cy Young Award! Sure, Bartolo Colon won 20 games and lead the Angels to the West division crown. But he's the most overrated pitcher since Hideki Irabu. He didn't deserve the award. If anything just give the damn thing to White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper if you're so opposed to giving it to a reliever.
But that's not going to happen since the "rules" say that it has to go to a starting pitcher and not a relief pitcher or even a pitching coach! Those same "rules" say that a Japanese imported player can't win the Rookie of the Year award because he's not a true rookie.
At least that's the case when said rookie plays for the Yankees. But am I missing something? Didn't Ichiro Suzuki, he of the Seattle Mariners, win the ROY? How is it that Suzuki can win the award coming from Japan but Matsui can't? That Mariano Rivera can't win the Cy Young award as a reliever but Eric Gagne can?
Dare I ask: is there a Yankee bias out there in the mind of voters? Or are they just confused about whose eligible for the awards and whose not? Either way they don't elicit a lot of confidence in my mind. If this is what's going to happen when people vote I'd prefer apathy any day of the week.
Yay for democracy!
First off, how does Yankees 2b Robinson Cano not win the Rookie of the Year award! If it wasn't for him the Yankees wouldn't have made the playoffs! What did Huston Street do for the A's? With or without him they still don't make the playoffs! And I thought that relievers couldn't win major awards!!!!
Isn't that why Mariano Rivera, also of the Yankees, got passed over by a guy with a 3.50 era for the Cy Young Award! Sure, Bartolo Colon won 20 games and lead the Angels to the West division crown. But he's the most overrated pitcher since Hideki Irabu. He didn't deserve the award. If anything just give the damn thing to White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper if you're so opposed to giving it to a reliever.
But that's not going to happen since the "rules" say that it has to go to a starting pitcher and not a relief pitcher or even a pitching coach! Those same "rules" say that a Japanese imported player can't win the Rookie of the Year award because he's not a true rookie.
At least that's the case when said rookie plays for the Yankees. But am I missing something? Didn't Ichiro Suzuki, he of the Seattle Mariners, win the ROY? How is it that Suzuki can win the award coming from Japan but Matsui can't? That Mariano Rivera can't win the Cy Young award as a reliever but Eric Gagne can?
Dare I ask: is there a Yankee bias out there in the mind of voters? Or are they just confused about whose eligible for the awards and whose not? Either way they don't elicit a lot of confidence in my mind. If this is what's going to happen when people vote I'd prefer apathy any day of the week.
Yay for democracy!
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Election Day Digressions
I majored in political science and yet I'm still just as apathetic as the next guy. If not more so. Which is why with my local town elections being held today I have about as much motivation to go vote as I do to get my ass cheeks stapled together.
In presidential elections my apathy is usually traced to my disdain for both candidates and the fact that I'd rather not vote than vote for 1 of 2 assclowns who suck equally. This time around my apathy can be traced to the fact that I don't know who the hell these guys are.
I could vote along party lines but that would be hard considering that I consider myself an independent, democrat, and republican depending on the issue. That's why I'd rather vote for the person but when you don't know them and have never met them it's hard to cast a vote blindly.
Which brings me to the heart of the matter of today's rant. Why do politics suck so much? Why can't I vote for the Mayor of NYC if I can watch their tv commercials, read newspaper commentary about their campaigns, and frequent their city which will undoubtedly be affected by their administrations? I know that I don't pay taxes in New York City but neither do the rich with their numerous loopholes and yet they still get to vote.
Moreover, why do people lament voter turnout when there's not a popular vote? If my vote doesn't technically count since I live in a democratic stronghold and the candidate I want will get voted in even if I don't vote where's my motivation to cast a ballot? Make it a popular election across the board and you'll see a higher turnout rate. But they won't do that. Some bullshit excuse about what our founding fathers would have wanted. But times have changed and the electoral college is about as outdated as a porno starring Marilyn Chambers. If we would have had an outright popular vote Al Gore would have been President and we probably wouldn't be in this mess in Iraq that we're presently in.
And while I'm ranting why are there only attack ads, smear campaigns, and mud slinging these days? Whatever happened to saying why you should be in office not why someone else shouldn't? And lastly does anyone even know what a comptroller does?
In presidential elections my apathy is usually traced to my disdain for both candidates and the fact that I'd rather not vote than vote for 1 of 2 assclowns who suck equally. This time around my apathy can be traced to the fact that I don't know who the hell these guys are.
I could vote along party lines but that would be hard considering that I consider myself an independent, democrat, and republican depending on the issue. That's why I'd rather vote for the person but when you don't know them and have never met them it's hard to cast a vote blindly.
Which brings me to the heart of the matter of today's rant. Why do politics suck so much? Why can't I vote for the Mayor of NYC if I can watch their tv commercials, read newspaper commentary about their campaigns, and frequent their city which will undoubtedly be affected by their administrations? I know that I don't pay taxes in New York City but neither do the rich with their numerous loopholes and yet they still get to vote.
Moreover, why do people lament voter turnout when there's not a popular vote? If my vote doesn't technically count since I live in a democratic stronghold and the candidate I want will get voted in even if I don't vote where's my motivation to cast a ballot? Make it a popular election across the board and you'll see a higher turnout rate. But they won't do that. Some bullshit excuse about what our founding fathers would have wanted. But times have changed and the electoral college is about as outdated as a porno starring Marilyn Chambers. If we would have had an outright popular vote Al Gore would have been President and we probably wouldn't be in this mess in Iraq that we're presently in.
And while I'm ranting why are there only attack ads, smear campaigns, and mud slinging these days? Whatever happened to saying why you should be in office not why someone else shouldn't? And lastly does anyone even know what a comptroller does?
Monday, November 07, 2005
Hot Stove Heating Up
If given the choice between getting laid or making ridiciliously over the top predictions I would pick making predictions. Which is why on the eve of the Baseball Winter Meetings I thought it would be a good idea to come up with some predictions for this baseball offseason. Enjoy:
1. The Red Sox will trade Of Manny Ramirez to the Angels in a three way trade with the Diamondbacks that will net them 1b Darrin Erstad from the Angels and 3b Troy Glaus from the D'Backs along with with Of Luis Gonzalez.
2. The Mets will pursue Ramirez, Adam Dunn, Carlos Delgado, Gary Sheffield, Jim Thome, Billy Wagner, B.J. Ryan, Bengie Molina, Ramon Hernandez and almost every other big name free agent on the market but get no one. (Sorry Chen)
3. The Cubs will sign free agent SS Rafael Furcal away from the Braves who will then replace Furcal internally with Wilson Betemit and use their money to sign a corner outfielder and closer.
4. The Dodgers will bring in recently discarded Red Sox GM Theo Epstein who will then promptly trade Of Milton Bradley to the Yankees for reliever Scott Proctor and prospects.
5. Bad teams like the Royals, Tigers, and Orioles will throw money at marginal players and create a new cycle of bad contracts just as most teams were getting out from under the last wave.
6. The Yankees will sign at least one free agent. Check that. The Yankees will sign at least five free agents and then still not win the World Series.
7. The Mariners will secure bidding rights to Japanese pitching phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka.
8. Roger Clemens will retire, then unretire, then retire again.
9. For the third time in their history the Florida Marlins will have a fire sale losing via free agency or trading away: Carlos Delgado, Luis Castillo, Mike Lowell, Juan Encarnarcion, Juan Pierre, AJ Burnett, and Todd Jones.
10. The Phillies will trade 1b Jim Thome to the Twins for prospects in a salary dump.
1. The Red Sox will trade Of Manny Ramirez to the Angels in a three way trade with the Diamondbacks that will net them 1b Darrin Erstad from the Angels and 3b Troy Glaus from the D'Backs along with with Of Luis Gonzalez.
2. The Mets will pursue Ramirez, Adam Dunn, Carlos Delgado, Gary Sheffield, Jim Thome, Billy Wagner, B.J. Ryan, Bengie Molina, Ramon Hernandez and almost every other big name free agent on the market but get no one. (Sorry Chen)
3. The Cubs will sign free agent SS Rafael Furcal away from the Braves who will then replace Furcal internally with Wilson Betemit and use their money to sign a corner outfielder and closer.
4. The Dodgers will bring in recently discarded Red Sox GM Theo Epstein who will then promptly trade Of Milton Bradley to the Yankees for reliever Scott Proctor and prospects.
5. Bad teams like the Royals, Tigers, and Orioles will throw money at marginal players and create a new cycle of bad contracts just as most teams were getting out from under the last wave.
6. The Yankees will sign at least one free agent. Check that. The Yankees will sign at least five free agents and then still not win the World Series.
7. The Mariners will secure bidding rights to Japanese pitching phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka.
8. Roger Clemens will retire, then unretire, then retire again.
9. For the third time in their history the Florida Marlins will have a fire sale losing via free agency or trading away: Carlos Delgado, Luis Castillo, Mike Lowell, Juan Encarnarcion, Juan Pierre, AJ Burnett, and Todd Jones.
10. The Phillies will trade 1b Jim Thome to the Twins for prospects in a salary dump.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Gamers Tune Up For Playoffs With Impressive Sweep
East Rockaway, NY - Playing at windy Bay Park in East Rockaway for the first time this year the Gamers (9-3) didn't let the field conditions bother them as they battled the swirling winds and the Game Face to come out on top 14-2 and 9-6. The sweep, with impressive play on both sides of the ball, was exactly what the Gamers needed as they get themselves ready for next week's winner take all playoff tournament.
In the first game, the Gamers took advantage of a shaky Game Face defense, playing small ball and taking extra bases at will in route to a run rule victory. Five players had 2 or more rbis led by Brian Malfettone's 4, which is amazing since Malfettone didn't get a hit. Instead he picked up the rbi's on 2 sacrifice flys and two groundouts.
Billy Bezouska, Scott Zimmerman, John Schultz, and Ian Zeigler added three hits and Rob Roll and Rob Rathbun chipped in 2 a piece as the Gamers picked up 20 hits in support of Sp Craig Shames who pitched one of his better games allowing only 2 runs.
In the second game, the Gamers came out sluggish as they usually do in the second game of a series but woke up in a 5 run fourth inning that featured Dave Roll's first homerun of the year and a three run shot by MVP candidate Ian Zeigler that proved to be the winning margin.
The Gamers also flashed solid defense throughout the day as shortstop Rob Roll battled the wind to make several nice catches. 3b Scott Goldsmith added a nice leaping catch, 2b Rob Rathbun had several assists including a well executed run down with Shames, and all the outfielders played soldily with Malfettone almost selling his patented two handed trap dive for the third week in a row.
After playing arguably their best ball of the year the Gamers will anxiously await word of their playoff opponents. It will likely come down to a one day gauntlet in which they'll have to go through the Corner Pub and Cobras.
In the first game, the Gamers took advantage of a shaky Game Face defense, playing small ball and taking extra bases at will in route to a run rule victory. Five players had 2 or more rbis led by Brian Malfettone's 4, which is amazing since Malfettone didn't get a hit. Instead he picked up the rbi's on 2 sacrifice flys and two groundouts.
Billy Bezouska, Scott Zimmerman, John Schultz, and Ian Zeigler added three hits and Rob Roll and Rob Rathbun chipped in 2 a piece as the Gamers picked up 20 hits in support of Sp Craig Shames who pitched one of his better games allowing only 2 runs.
In the second game, the Gamers came out sluggish as they usually do in the second game of a series but woke up in a 5 run fourth inning that featured Dave Roll's first homerun of the year and a three run shot by MVP candidate Ian Zeigler that proved to be the winning margin.
The Gamers also flashed solid defense throughout the day as shortstop Rob Roll battled the wind to make several nice catches. 3b Scott Goldsmith added a nice leaping catch, 2b Rob Rathbun had several assists including a well executed run down with Shames, and all the outfielders played soldily with Malfettone almost selling his patented two handed trap dive for the third week in a row.
After playing arguably their best ball of the year the Gamers will anxiously await word of their playoff opponents. It will likely come down to a one day gauntlet in which they'll have to go through the Corner Pub and Cobras.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Week In Review
Random thoughts from the last week:
President Bush's current approval rating: 37%. Nixon's during Watergate: 39%.
According to ESPN the magazine, employers lost 200 million dollars last year due to lost productivity from workers who were spending their time on fantasy football. That number might have been even higher if I were employed.
The best part about Halloween: living in a condo with little to no trick or treaters.
If SRO is the abbreviation for soldout what does the R stand for?
Hollywood has really got to stop ripping me off. Now there's a movie coming out called "just friends" about a guy who likes a girl who doesn't like him back. Sounds familar.
After rounding out their coaching staff with former managers Larry Bowa, Tony Pena, and Lee Mazzilli do you think that George Steinbrenner is trying to tell Joe Torre something? What's next, Lou Piniella calling the play by play on YES?
When somebody says that they don't want to dignify something with a response aren't they responding?
If it were socially acceptable I would still wear velcro sneakers.
I wonder what Dave Chappelle is doing right now?
Stephen Colbert had the line of the week on the Colbert Report when he asked somone from Ohio since they had 22 astronouts come from the state, "what is it about Ohio that makes people want to flee the Earth?"
Is it me or does the back of the new Hyundai Elentra look like Herbie the love bug?
Check this out from the Weekly Dig a free weekly paper in Boston, "If anyone had thought to give out an award for barbarism before, there's no doubt that the Northeastern kids would be working on a dynasty by now. Their behavior is legendary, as evidenced by their dominating performance in this year's poll. The Huntington Huns roll kegs, flip cars, set fires, crowd porches, and urinate publically with the reckless abandon of a population unencumbered by trivial notions of decorum. They've vexed elected officials, been denounced as 'knuckleheads' by the mayor, been the target of draconian legislation and utterly destroyed their Mission Hill neighbors' will to live. Here's to whatever they have planned for next year." Haha. Go Huskies!
President Bush's current approval rating: 37%. Nixon's during Watergate: 39%.
According to ESPN the magazine, employers lost 200 million dollars last year due to lost productivity from workers who were spending their time on fantasy football. That number might have been even higher if I were employed.
The best part about Halloween: living in a condo with little to no trick or treaters.
If SRO is the abbreviation for soldout what does the R stand for?
Hollywood has really got to stop ripping me off. Now there's a movie coming out called "just friends" about a guy who likes a girl who doesn't like him back. Sounds familar.
After rounding out their coaching staff with former managers Larry Bowa, Tony Pena, and Lee Mazzilli do you think that George Steinbrenner is trying to tell Joe Torre something? What's next, Lou Piniella calling the play by play on YES?
When somebody says that they don't want to dignify something with a response aren't they responding?
If it were socially acceptable I would still wear velcro sneakers.
I wonder what Dave Chappelle is doing right now?
Stephen Colbert had the line of the week on the Colbert Report when he asked somone from Ohio since they had 22 astronouts come from the state, "what is it about Ohio that makes people want to flee the Earth?"
Is it me or does the back of the new Hyundai Elentra look like Herbie the love bug?
Check this out from the Weekly Dig a free weekly paper in Boston, "If anyone had thought to give out an award for barbarism before, there's no doubt that the Northeastern kids would be working on a dynasty by now. Their behavior is legendary, as evidenced by their dominating performance in this year's poll. The Huntington Huns roll kegs, flip cars, set fires, crowd porches, and urinate publically with the reckless abandon of a population unencumbered by trivial notions of decorum. They've vexed elected officials, been denounced as 'knuckleheads' by the mayor, been the target of draconian legislation and utterly destroyed their Mission Hill neighbors' will to live. Here's to whatever they have planned for next year." Haha. Go Huskies!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Fearless Football Predictions: Week 9
Chasing 10 and in a deeper hole than Ashlee Simpson's singing career here's what I'm going with:
Giants over the 49ers: Coming off the emotional win for Wellington Mara the Giants could experience a let down. But that only means that they'll win by 10 points instead of 30.
Chargers over the Jets: The Jets season is over while the Chargers need wins to make up for a slow start against a tough schedule. The Chargers and LT especially should win rather easily.
Steelers over the Packers: No Roethlisberger, no problem. The Steelers will run, run, run all over the Packers.
Bengals over the Ravens: Are the Bengals really this good?
Falcons over the Dolphins: The only intrigue is whether Michael Vick will have more passing yards or rushing yards?
Panthers over the Bucs: Looked like a good matchup a few weeks ago until Cadillac Williams and Brian Griese got hurt.
Bears over the Saints: I want to pick the Saints but they never win and the Bears always find a way to win with their defense.
Vikings over the Lions: It'll be interesting to see how the Vikings play without Daunte Culpepper. I think Brad Johnson could spark the team to victory. At least this once.
Jaguars over the Texans: Two in a row for Houston? There's a better chance of me getting laid tonight.
Browns over the Titans: The Browns lost to the Texans. Titans all the way, right? No way. Browns all the way. Just don't ask me why.
Raiders over the Chiefs: The Raiders have won two in a row and could roll all the way into the playoffs.
Seahawks over the Cardinals: Seattle seems to be over their inconsistency ways of year's past. They should roll over the Cardinals who get Kurt Warner back at QB.
Eagles over the Redskins: I think T.O. will play and play well. Well enough to lead the Eagles to the win.
Colts over the Patriots: Game of the year so far. In this highly anticipated matchup, Peyton Manning should pick apart the suspect Patriots secondary that'll be without Rodney Harrison and several others. Colts in an easy win.
Giants over the 49ers: Coming off the emotional win for Wellington Mara the Giants could experience a let down. But that only means that they'll win by 10 points instead of 30.
Chargers over the Jets: The Jets season is over while the Chargers need wins to make up for a slow start against a tough schedule. The Chargers and LT especially should win rather easily.
Steelers over the Packers: No Roethlisberger, no problem. The Steelers will run, run, run all over the Packers.
Bengals over the Ravens: Are the Bengals really this good?
Falcons over the Dolphins: The only intrigue is whether Michael Vick will have more passing yards or rushing yards?
Panthers over the Bucs: Looked like a good matchup a few weeks ago until Cadillac Williams and Brian Griese got hurt.
Bears over the Saints: I want to pick the Saints but they never win and the Bears always find a way to win with their defense.
Vikings over the Lions: It'll be interesting to see how the Vikings play without Daunte Culpepper. I think Brad Johnson could spark the team to victory. At least this once.
Jaguars over the Texans: Two in a row for Houston? There's a better chance of me getting laid tonight.
Browns over the Titans: The Browns lost to the Texans. Titans all the way, right? No way. Browns all the way. Just don't ask me why.
Raiders over the Chiefs: The Raiders have won two in a row and could roll all the way into the playoffs.
Seahawks over the Cardinals: Seattle seems to be over their inconsistency ways of year's past. They should roll over the Cardinals who get Kurt Warner back at QB.
Eagles over the Redskins: I think T.O. will play and play well. Well enough to lead the Eagles to the win.
Colts over the Patriots: Game of the year so far. In this highly anticipated matchup, Peyton Manning should pick apart the suspect Patriots secondary that'll be without Rodney Harrison and several others. Colts in an easy win.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Website of the Month
As a new feature, I'll be taking a look at random websites from time to time. Up first is actually a blog that I came across after it was plugged in a recent newspaper article.
If you thought I blogged a lot check out this girl at http://youcantmakeitup.blogspot.com/ This chick blogs everyday, twice a day. And that's on a slow day. In other words she's the complete opposite of Brian Malfettone.
I wonder if she's single....
If you thought I blogged a lot check out this girl at http://youcantmakeitup.blogspot.com/ This chick blogs everyday, twice a day. And that's on a slow day. In other words she's the complete opposite of Brian Malfettone.
I wonder if she's single....
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Shame(s) on You: Whole Lot of Shame
So much going on that I don't even know where to start.
How about with the ruling coming out of New York that the Port Authority is to be blamed in the 1993 WTC bombings that were the result of a car bomb in the parking garage. I can see where the Port Authority can be blamed assuming that they knew about the pending attack and did nothing to prevent it. But they can't be blamed entirely since ultimately they weren't the ones who bombed the World Trade Centers. The terrorists were! Logically, how can the terrorists be absolved of blame! It doesn't make any sense.
Next, President Bush is undoubtedly always doing something that bothers me. This week it's his selection of Supreme Court nominees. Also known as Bush Packing the court. Basically, President Bush just names his friends to high level positions. Which would be the equivalent of me becoming the President of Northeastern and naming the shuffle staff to the Board of Trustees. I don't see how that can be allowed.
Furthermore, what's up with everybody putting Rosa Parks on such a pedestal. Granted what she did took a lot of courage and she should be commended for it. But it bothers me when everyone says that they wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for her. That's not true. Yeah you would. To assume you wouldn't would mean that the Civil Rights movement would have never taken place at all. Which is kind of like assuming that if Columbus hadn't discovered America that nobody would have. Or that if Jackie Robinson wouldn't have come along that minorities still wouldn't be playing baseball. I'm pretty sure that if not for Rosa Parks somebody else would have come along and made a stand. And the thing about Parks is that she probably didn't even do it to make a stand. She was probably just a stubborn lady who didn't want to give up her seat.
And lastly what's the deal with Abortion Activists. In theory, they're against killing a baby since it's the equivalent of murder. They feel that the baby should be born no matter what. Which is all fine and dandy. But what doesn't make sense is that policians are also abortion activists. Babies being born into bad situations such as single parent famalies or famalies on welfare doesn't do anybody any good. Such births just hamper government programs like welfare, social security, and education. In theory, all politicians should be pro choice but most aren't. Doesn't make any sense.
And that's all that I gotta say about that.
How about with the ruling coming out of New York that the Port Authority is to be blamed in the 1993 WTC bombings that were the result of a car bomb in the parking garage. I can see where the Port Authority can be blamed assuming that they knew about the pending attack and did nothing to prevent it. But they can't be blamed entirely since ultimately they weren't the ones who bombed the World Trade Centers. The terrorists were! Logically, how can the terrorists be absolved of blame! It doesn't make any sense.
Next, President Bush is undoubtedly always doing something that bothers me. This week it's his selection of Supreme Court nominees. Also known as Bush Packing the court. Basically, President Bush just names his friends to high level positions. Which would be the equivalent of me becoming the President of Northeastern and naming the shuffle staff to the Board of Trustees. I don't see how that can be allowed.
Furthermore, what's up with everybody putting Rosa Parks on such a pedestal. Granted what she did took a lot of courage and she should be commended for it. But it bothers me when everyone says that they wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for her. That's not true. Yeah you would. To assume you wouldn't would mean that the Civil Rights movement would have never taken place at all. Which is kind of like assuming that if Columbus hadn't discovered America that nobody would have. Or that if Jackie Robinson wouldn't have come along that minorities still wouldn't be playing baseball. I'm pretty sure that if not for Rosa Parks somebody else would have come along and made a stand. And the thing about Parks is that she probably didn't even do it to make a stand. She was probably just a stubborn lady who didn't want to give up her seat.
And lastly what's the deal with Abortion Activists. In theory, they're against killing a baby since it's the equivalent of murder. They feel that the baby should be born no matter what. Which is all fine and dandy. But what doesn't make sense is that policians are also abortion activists. Babies being born into bad situations such as single parent famalies or famalies on welfare doesn't do anybody any good. Such births just hamper government programs like welfare, social security, and education. In theory, all politicians should be pro choice but most aren't. Doesn't make any sense.
And that's all that I gotta say about that.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
NBA Preview 2K5
I think it's safe to say that the San Antonio Spurs will repeat as NBA Champions. But what else will happen? Some thoughts....
Fearless predictions:
1. At some point someone will speak out against the new dress code or even possibly pull a stunt to demonstrate their displeasure with it. Best bet: Allen Iverson or Ron Artest.
2. Speaking of Artest he will pick up at least one technical foul this year. Speaking of Iverson he will miss at least one practice.
3. The Miami Heat will have chemistry problems and coach Stan Van Gundy will get fired by team President Pat Riley after they lose their first game. Riley will then name himself the new coach.
4. Knicks coach Larry Brown will resign at some point citing health reasons. But they won't be his own health concerns. They'll be Eddy Curry's.
5. Celtics forward Al Jefferson will blow up more than one of Dave Kheel's blow up dolls.
6. Kevin "nothing but the bottom of the "Garnett will throw out his back in March after months of carrying his team.
7. Kobe Bryant will write a book about his relationship with Lakers' coach Phil Jackson.
8. The Hornets will win less games than the Washington Generals.
9. The Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets will be better than you think. The Knicks and Timberwolves worse.
10. My mom will tell me that there are more productive things to do than fantasy basketball at least once a week.
Playoff Teams:
Eastern Conference -
1. Pistons
2. Heat
3. Pacers
4. Cavs
5. Nets
6. 76ers
7. Bucks
8. Wizards
Western Conference -
1. Spurs
2. Kings
3. Mavs
4. Rockets
5. Nuggets
6. Seattle
7. Lakers
8. Jazz
Finals - Spurs over Heat
Awards:
MVP - Lebron James
Rookie of the Year - Somebody named Williams
Coach of the Year - Jerry Sloan
Comeback Player of the Year - TJ Ford
Fearless predictions:
1. At some point someone will speak out against the new dress code or even possibly pull a stunt to demonstrate their displeasure with it. Best bet: Allen Iverson or Ron Artest.
2. Speaking of Artest he will pick up at least one technical foul this year. Speaking of Iverson he will miss at least one practice.
3. The Miami Heat will have chemistry problems and coach Stan Van Gundy will get fired by team President Pat Riley after they lose their first game. Riley will then name himself the new coach.
4. Knicks coach Larry Brown will resign at some point citing health reasons. But they won't be his own health concerns. They'll be Eddy Curry's.
5. Celtics forward Al Jefferson will blow up more than one of Dave Kheel's blow up dolls.
6. Kevin "nothing but the bottom of the "Garnett will throw out his back in March after months of carrying his team.
7. Kobe Bryant will write a book about his relationship with Lakers' coach Phil Jackson.
8. The Hornets will win less games than the Washington Generals.
9. The Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets will be better than you think. The Knicks and Timberwolves worse.
10. My mom will tell me that there are more productive things to do than fantasy basketball at least once a week.
Playoff Teams:
Eastern Conference -
1. Pistons
2. Heat
3. Pacers
4. Cavs
5. Nets
6. 76ers
7. Bucks
8. Wizards
Western Conference -
1. Spurs
2. Kings
3. Mavs
4. Rockets
5. Nuggets
6. Seattle
7. Lakers
8. Jazz
Finals - Spurs over Heat
Awards:
MVP - Lebron James
Rookie of the Year - Somebody named Williams
Coach of the Year - Jerry Sloan
Comeback Player of the Year - TJ Ford
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