I am not sure if the Hockey team is going to earn a medal, and I am not sure I really care, as it was just so enjoyable watching them kick the snot out of Canada.
Let me be clear...I, in no way dislike Canada. I, however, cannot stand Sidney Crosby. From my perspective, there is no bigger cry-baby in sports, other than maybe Lebron James.
In the age old debate of Crosby vs. Ovechkin...not even close!
However, back to the US...Ryan Miller stood on his head last night, and I sure hope he carries it through to the medal round. Defensively, I would not mind a little more discipline, but all in all, keep em comin!
GO USA!
22 February 2010
19 February 2010
American Idol
I am ready for the talent to begin! However, as I watched the episodes this week, cutting them down to the top 24, for the first time in the 9 seasons, I got the sense that the producers had a heavy hand in picking them.
I am not saying that they picked the wrong 24, I just got the sense that they felt like they had to hit the diversity marks, to ensure a wide coverage of audiences.
I guess after a few weeks we will see just how good they are, but I am not convinced they got the best!
I am not saying that they picked the wrong 24, I just got the sense that they felt like they had to hit the diversity marks, to ensure a wide coverage of audiences.
I guess after a few weeks we will see just how good they are, but I am not convinced they got the best!
No Surprise Here...
I think we all expected an article like this sooner or later!
WRAL.com (Raleigh, NC) reports this morning that Crystal Gale Mangum, the accuser in the infamous Duke lacrosse case, was arrested by the police in Durham and "charged her with attempted first-degree murder, five counts of arson, assault and battery, communicating threats, three counts of misdemeanor child abuse, injury to personal property, identity theft and resisting, delaying and obstructing an officer."
Mangum allegedly threatened to stab her boyfriend, Milton Walker, and set fire to clothes in a bathtub while three children were in the house, one of whom apparently called 911
Unbelievable!
WRAL.com (Raleigh, NC) reports this morning that Crystal Gale Mangum, the accuser in the infamous Duke lacrosse case, was arrested by the police in Durham and "charged her with attempted first-degree murder, five counts of arson, assault and battery, communicating threats, three counts of misdemeanor child abuse, injury to personal property, identity theft and resisting, delaying and obstructing an officer."
Mangum allegedly threatened to stab her boyfriend, Milton Walker, and set fire to clothes in a bathtub while three children were in the house, one of whom apparently called 911
Unbelievable!
16 February 2010
Figure Skating
When I watch male figure skaters, the thing I always think about is...I bet these guys simply were not good enough to play ice hockey, and were probably told they would get their ass kicked!
10 February 2010
2 More Things Re: Snow
As it relates to these massive snow storms, I have 2 more thoughts:
- Does anyone understand the difference between a "Winter Storm Watch" and a "Winter Storm Warning" or a "Blizzard Warning" etc...the weathermen and weather.com always say, be careful, the following XXXX has been issued...just tell us how much its going to snow and when its going to start and end!
- I do appreciate how nice and patient people are during snowstorms...if you get stuck, people push you. People are nice at the grocery store, and understand that things are going to be out of stock...if it were a normal day, someone would be yelling at someone!
On that note, I am ready for this to be over!
08 February 2010
Snow Plow...
It pisses me off during these big snow storms to see plows driving with the plows UP...
I understand that they are under contract to do certain areas, by certain times...but come on!!!
I understand that they are under contract to do certain areas, by certain times...but come on!!!
04 February 2010
My First Guest Blogger...
goes to my brother...who submitted this (i.e. a forwarded email, but still funny nonetheless)
While suturing up a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, whose hand had been caught in the gate while working his cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama, and his being our president.
The old rancher said, "Well, ya know, Obama is just a Post Turtle."
Now not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked,
What's a "Post Turtle?"
The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle."
The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain. "You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he sure as heck ain't goin' anywhere, and you just wonder what kind of dumb ass put him up there in the first place."
While suturing up a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, whose hand had been caught in the gate while working his cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama, and his being our president.
The old rancher said, "Well, ya know, Obama is just a Post Turtle."
Now not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked,
What's a "Post Turtle?"
The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle."
The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain. "You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he sure as heck ain't goin' anywhere, and you just wonder what kind of dumb ass put him up there in the first place."
01 February 2010
Grammy's = BLAH
I don't get excited for Award Shows in any way! For some reason, I found myself watching the Grammy's last night...Here are my thoughts (in no particular order):
- Lady Gaga (and Elton John)...boring
- Stephen Colbert...not funny
- Beyonce...freaking terrible
- Black Eyed Peas...I really like that song, so I thought that was enjoyable
- Jamie Fox and some rappers I dont know...I cant understand anything they said
- Zac Brown Band...big fan of this group, but who was the guy with them that looked dead?
- Taylor Swift...bordering on annoying
- Michael Jackson Tribute...utterly awful!
A few other points...
- Why do the big stars feel like they have to do something completely different from the routine that got them there in the 1st place?
- Why are they wearing "Haiti Relief" pins and then going up in front of millions of people with these massive sets and elaborate costumes that cost just unreal amounts of money for 3 minutes of "entertainment"
- Its always funny to try to figure out who the drunkest is
Highlight of the Night:
- My wife commenting on Rianna getting out of the car at the Red Carpet..."Good to see she didn't get her ass kicked this year, and actually showed up"
28 January 2010
College Sports Fans...
The South Eastern Conference (SEC) should be ashamed of themselves for fining the University of South Carolina $25K for their fans rushing the court the other night after beating #1 Kentucky.
In the situation, no one got hurt, and the "College kids were just being college kids"
This is beyond reasonable.
In the situation, no one got hurt, and the "College kids were just being college kids"
This is beyond reasonable.
State of The Union
Everything else aside (like the fact that President B.O.) really likes to shed the blame to the Bush administration...how funny is it watching Joe Biden and the plastic doll Nancy Pelosi sit for an hour plus, and try to figure out when/if to stand and applaud.
Biden's nodding of approval, and scratching of his hair plugs is comical, while Nancy cannot sit still, without whispering something to Joe, taking a note from an aide, or playing with her jewlry.
Our leadership is a joke...that Mr. Obama is why Americans are losing faith in our leadership!
Biden's nodding of approval, and scratching of his hair plugs is comical, while Nancy cannot sit still, without whispering something to Joe, taking a note from an aide, or playing with her jewlry.
Our leadership is a joke...that Mr. Obama is why Americans are losing faith in our leadership!
26 January 2010
Officiating...
My friend, and fellow official, noted that I do not often speak about officiating on this blog...so here you go buddy...
Try this, and it is very very difficult!
The next time you are watching sports on TV (not football) watch the officials. Try to understand there inidividual responsibilities, and how they move and rotate with the other officials. The reason football is not a good gauge is that they dont really move, other than getting out of the way.
See if you can put yourself in their shoes before you yell at them "you dumb motherf#$%...How did you miss that???"
Try this, and it is very very difficult!
The next time you are watching sports on TV (not football) watch the officials. Try to understand there inidividual responsibilities, and how they move and rotate with the other officials. The reason football is not a good gauge is that they dont really move, other than getting out of the way.
See if you can put yourself in their shoes before you yell at them "you dumb motherf#$%...How did you miss that???"
25 January 2010
Ever Wonder About The Difference Between...
Scotch and Bourbon...well, you came to the right place!
Scotch and bourbon are both whiskeys distilled from grains and aged in oak barrels. But there are very important differences.
Bourbon starts with mash, a ground mix of corn and other grains, usually rye and barley. Bourbon mash must be at least 51 percent corn (if it’s a mix of new corn mash and stuff that’s been used once before, it’s called sour mash). This high content of corn and its sugars is why bourbon is so much sweeter than scotch. The mash is malted (soaked in water to release the sugars, then heated to stop germination), fermented with yeast, then distilled. The spirit is then aged in oak barrels, the insides of which have been charred. Once the whiskey is removed, that barrel can never be used for bourbon again. The years spent in the barrel give bourbon its caramel color (it actually goes in clear). In order to be called bourbon, a whiskey must be made in Kentucky (hence, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, not Jack Daniels Bourbon).
Scotch whisky, on the other hand (from the Gaelic uisge beatha, “the water of life”), is made from malted barley. To stop the germination, the malt is traditionally heated over peat fires, which gives scotch its trademark smokiness. (Peat is basically flammable dirt, cut from huge bogs found all over Scotland.) After distillation, the scotch is aged in barrels called casks, most of which have already been used for bourbons and wines. Connoisseurs look for scotches based on the qualities added by the previous inhabitants of the casks: Sherry casks add a caramel sweetness, Madeira casks add floral notes, etc. The liquor must age at least three years before it can be called scotch. And although similar whiskeys are made in Canada (Crown Royal), Japan (Suntory), and Ireland (Bushmill’s, Jameson’s), only those from Scotland can bear the prized scotch moniker.
Scotch and bourbon are both whiskeys distilled from grains and aged in oak barrels. But there are very important differences.
Bourbon starts with mash, a ground mix of corn and other grains, usually rye and barley. Bourbon mash must be at least 51 percent corn (if it’s a mix of new corn mash and stuff that’s been used once before, it’s called sour mash). This high content of corn and its sugars is why bourbon is so much sweeter than scotch. The mash is malted (soaked in water to release the sugars, then heated to stop germination), fermented with yeast, then distilled. The spirit is then aged in oak barrels, the insides of which have been charred. Once the whiskey is removed, that barrel can never be used for bourbon again. The years spent in the barrel give bourbon its caramel color (it actually goes in clear). In order to be called bourbon, a whiskey must be made in Kentucky (hence, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, not Jack Daniels Bourbon).
Scotch whisky, on the other hand (from the Gaelic uisge beatha, “the water of life”), is made from malted barley. To stop the germination, the malt is traditionally heated over peat fires, which gives scotch its trademark smokiness. (Peat is basically flammable dirt, cut from huge bogs found all over Scotland.) After distillation, the scotch is aged in barrels called casks, most of which have already been used for bourbons and wines. Connoisseurs look for scotches based on the qualities added by the previous inhabitants of the casks: Sherry casks add a caramel sweetness, Madeira casks add floral notes, etc. The liquor must age at least three years before it can be called scotch. And although similar whiskeys are made in Canada (Crown Royal), Japan (Suntory), and Ireland (Bushmill’s, Jameson’s), only those from Scotland can bear the prized scotch moniker.
21 January 2010
Mel Kiper
in his 1st mock draft, has stated the Skins will take Sam Bradford...
PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS BE TRUE...
I am sure he will be a good player, but one awkward hit from someone like DeMarcus Ware, and his arm might fall off!
DRAFT A TACKLE!!!
PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS BE TRUE...
I am sure he will be a good player, but one awkward hit from someone like DeMarcus Ware, and his arm might fall off!
DRAFT A TACKLE!!!
18 January 2010
Good Rap Lyrics...
I was driving down to Richmond the other day, and was listening to Sirius Satellite Radio, and the following song came on...It always puts a smile on my face...so here it is:
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung, wanna pull out your tough
'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh baby, I wanna get with you
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got makes me so horny
Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin
You say you wanna get in my Benz?
Well, use me, use me
'Cause you ain't that average groupie
I've seen them dancin'
To hell with romancin'
She's sweat, wet,
Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette
I'm tired of magazines
Sayin' flat butts are the thing
Take the average black man and ask him that
She gotta pack much back
So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)
Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah!)
Tell 'em to shake it! (Shake it!) Shake it! (Shake it!)
Shake that healthy butt!
Baby got back!
Baby got back!
I like 'em round, and big
And when I'm throwin' a gig
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
Now here's my scandal
I wanna get you home
And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh
I ain't talkin' bout Playboy
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I want 'em real thick and juicy
So find that juicy double
Mix-a-Lot's in trouble
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
Knock-kneeded bimbos walkin' like hoes
You can have them bimbos
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
A word to the thick soul sisters, I wanna get with ya
I won't cuss or hit ya
But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna *fuck*
Till the break of dawn
Baby got it goin' on
A lot of simps won't like this song
'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
And I'd rather stay and play
'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
And I'm down to get the friction on
So, ladies! {Yeah!} Ladies! {Yeah}
If you wanna roll in my Mercedes {Yeah!}
Then turn around! Stick it out!
Even white boys got to shout
Baby got back!
Baby got back!
Yeah, baby ... when it comes to females, Cosmo ain't got nothin'
to do with my selection. 36-24-36? Ha ha, only if she's 5'3".
So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda
But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda
My anaconda don't want none
Unless you've got buns, hun
You can do side bends or sit-ups,
But please don't lose that butt
Some brothers wanna play that "hard" role
And tell you that the butt ain't gold
So they toss it and leave it
And I pull up quick to retrieve it
So Cosmo says you're fat
Well I ain't down with that!
'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'
And I'm thinkin' bout stickin'
To the beanpole dames in the magazines:
You ain't it, Miss Thing!
Give me a sister, I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
Some knucklehead tried to dis
'Cause his girls are on my list
He had game but he chose to hit 'em
And I pull up quick to get wit 'em
So ladies, if the butt is round,
And you want a triple X throw down,
Dial 1-900-MIXALOT
And kick them nasty thoughts
Baby got back!
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung, wanna pull out your tough
'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh baby, I wanna get with you
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got makes me so horny
Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin
You say you wanna get in my Benz?
Well, use me, use me
'Cause you ain't that average groupie
I've seen them dancin'
To hell with romancin'
She's sweat, wet,
Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette
I'm tired of magazines
Sayin' flat butts are the thing
Take the average black man and ask him that
She gotta pack much back
So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)
Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah!)
Tell 'em to shake it! (Shake it!) Shake it! (Shake it!)
Shake that healthy butt!
Baby got back!
Baby got back!
I like 'em round, and big
And when I'm throwin' a gig
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
Now here's my scandal
I wanna get you home
And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh
I ain't talkin' bout Playboy
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I want 'em real thick and juicy
So find that juicy double
Mix-a-Lot's in trouble
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
Knock-kneeded bimbos walkin' like hoes
You can have them bimbos
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
A word to the thick soul sisters, I wanna get with ya
I won't cuss or hit ya
But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna *fuck*
Till the break of dawn
Baby got it goin' on
A lot of simps won't like this song
'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
And I'd rather stay and play
'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
And I'm down to get the friction on
So, ladies! {Yeah!} Ladies! {Yeah}
If you wanna roll in my Mercedes {Yeah!}
Then turn around! Stick it out!
Even white boys got to shout
Baby got back!
Baby got back!
Yeah, baby ... when it comes to females, Cosmo ain't got nothin'
to do with my selection. 36-24-36? Ha ha, only if she's 5'3".
So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda
But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda
My anaconda don't want none
Unless you've got buns, hun
You can do side bends or sit-ups,
But please don't lose that butt
Some brothers wanna play that "hard" role
And tell you that the butt ain't gold
So they toss it and leave it
And I pull up quick to retrieve it
So Cosmo says you're fat
Well I ain't down with that!
'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'
And I'm thinkin' bout stickin'
To the beanpole dames in the magazines:
You ain't it, Miss Thing!
Give me a sister, I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
Some knucklehead tried to dis
'Cause his girls are on my list
He had game but he chose to hit 'em
And I pull up quick to get wit 'em
So ladies, if the butt is round,
And you want a triple X throw down,
Dial 1-900-MIXALOT
And kick them nasty thoughts
Baby got back!
14 January 2010
Food Trends
I just heard on the radio that the 4 Biggest Food Trends of the 2000's were:
- Sushi
- Bacon
- Cupcakes
- Sliders
That's a diet I could live off of!
13 January 2010
Lane Kiffin
is a bum...and I cannot believe his father is allowing this type of behavior. Who would want to work for this guy?
I hope Rocky Top and SC play each other in the near future, and SC gets waxed!
I hope Rocky Top and SC play each other in the near future, and SC gets waxed!
12 January 2010
In Case You Were Wondering..
what caused your piss to smell bad after eating asparagus...
Certain compounds in asparagus are metabolized giving urine a distinctive smell due to various sulfur-containing degradation products, including various thiols, thioesters, and ammonia.
The volatile organic compounds responsible for the smell are identified as:
Certain compounds in asparagus are metabolized giving urine a distinctive smell due to various sulfur-containing degradation products, including various thiols, thioesters, and ammonia.
The volatile organic compounds responsible for the smell are identified as:
- methanethiol,
- dimethyl sulfide,
- dimethyl disulfide,
- bis(methylthio)methane,
- dimethyl sulfoxide,
- dimethyl sulfone.
Subjectively, the first two are the most pungent, while the last two (sulfur-oxidized) give a sweet aroma. A mixture of these compounds form a "reconstituted asparagus urine" odor. This was first investigated in 1891 by Marceli Nencki, who attributed the smell to methanethiol. These compounds originate in the asparagus as asparagusic acid and its derivatives, as these are the only sulfur-containing compounds unique to asparagus. As these are more present in young asparagus, this accords with the observation that the smell is more pronounced after eating young asparagus. The biological mechanism for the production of these compounds is less clear.
The onset of the asparagus urine smell is remarkably rapid: it been estimated to start within 15–30 minutes of ingestion
Do not believe for one second, I understand what any of this means...but for those of you who do...get a life!
08 January 2010
Sayonara Hibachi...
I have always liked "Agent Zero" Gilbert Arenas...however, I have never cared for the NBA, and as such, the news about him and his guns means absolutely zero to me.
This was an idiotic move beyond all comprehension...Whatever punishment you recieve beyond your indefinite suspension is well deserved.
Abe Pollin is rolling over in his grave as we speak...
You have reverted the Wizards back to their original name the "Bullets"
Whenever you do get back in the league, hearing the announcer say "Gilbert shoots it" will have an all new meaning!
You MORON!
This was an idiotic move beyond all comprehension...Whatever punishment you recieve beyond your indefinite suspension is well deserved.
Abe Pollin is rolling over in his grave as we speak...
You have reverted the Wizards back to their original name the "Bullets"
Whenever you do get back in the league, hearing the announcer say "Gilbert shoots it" will have an all new meaning!
You MORON!
Hard To Believe...
but the PGA season has begun. Last year was kind of a ho-hum year from my perspective. Nothing to memorable, other than Elin taking a 3-iron to Tiger's car!
I look forward to this year, and hopefully we will not have to hear week-in and week-out, about the lack of Tiger, and can more squarely focus on some of the names who also have personalities on the tour, which include, but are not limited to:
I look forward to this year, and hopefully we will not have to hear week-in and week-out, about the lack of Tiger, and can more squarely focus on some of the names who also have personalities on the tour, which include, but are not limited to:
- Lefty
- Anthony Kim (from here on out referred to as Tony)
- Geoff Ogilive (maybe my favorite player on tour)
- Ian Poulter (of crazy pants)
- Lucas Glover
- Stewart Cink (of fame probably for being the best player on tour with the ugliest wife)
- etc.
Here's to a Tiger-less year...
editor's note: Thanks to RRD96 for pointing out...I made the mistake of placing the comment about Ugliest Wife next to LG...Sorry Stewart, you actually have that honor!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
