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Saturday, July 19, 2008
I Love Jib Jab!
First off, sorry for the lack of posts lately. I have been swamped at work. Here is a quick one for you today. I love the people at Jib Jab. I think their political satire is spot on perfect, which means I think their newest clip is hilarious. I hope you like it too. I especially like the Obama/Change portion of the clip, too funny!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Goodfella's & Gangsta's, The FBI and the NFL
As I was reading the news before heading to bed I found these two stories which are oddly similar yet very, very far apart.
FBI = FuggedaBoudIt
The F.B.I. is approaching their 100-year anniversary so they are in the process of making lists of their accomplishments. Apparently they feel their accomplishments against the Mafia rank right up there.
The funny part is that their dogged pursuit of the Mafia turned the Mafie into movie stars. What once were low lifes became became romanticized heroes in the newspapers, on television and in movies. On that note, I would like to thank the FBI for giving us The Sopranos, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Donny Brasco, and Scarface. These are some of the best shows and movies of all-time, hands-down. And to think it would not have been possible without the involvement of the U.S. Government!
Personally I respect and love The Godfather but Goodfellas has a special place in my heart. I couldn't find my favorite scene in the movie online (the scene in the bar where all of the gangsters are introduced)but here is one of the best scenes in the film. It is one long tracking shot, one camera from start to finish with no cuts or editing. You don't see this very often anymore.
The NFL Comes Out Against Sign Language
Deaf people everywhere are outraged and vow to boycot NFL halftime shows until this issue is resolved. Kiding of course! In a somewhat related story to the mafia notes above, gang members (some of whom may be deaf) are now more outraged than ever before! This is a very strange read. Why is this making the news? Why is the NFL wasting time on this? I guess I could understand their concern but don't they have better things to worry about? Like Nate Newton being busted with 213 pounds of marijuana in his van or trying to figure out what Michael Irvin or PacMan Jones are doing at this very moment? Maybe it is just me but I would take all of the resources that are assigned to this gang issue and funnel them towards the Cincinnati Bengals organization which I believe leads the league in arrests over the last 2 years. Sure, gangs may play a role, but how does a player making a gang sign during the game cause poor behavior off the field? This is a case of poor prioritization on the NFL's part.
FBI = FuggedaBoudIt
The F.B.I. is approaching their 100-year anniversary so they are in the process of making lists of their accomplishments. Apparently they feel their accomplishments against the Mafia rank right up there.
The funny part is that their dogged pursuit of the Mafia turned the Mafie into movie stars. What once were low lifes became became romanticized heroes in the newspapers, on television and in movies. On that note, I would like to thank the FBI for giving us The Sopranos, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Donny Brasco, and Scarface. These are some of the best shows and movies of all-time, hands-down. And to think it would not have been possible without the involvement of the U.S. Government!
Personally I respect and love The Godfather but Goodfellas has a special place in my heart. I couldn't find my favorite scene in the movie online (the scene in the bar where all of the gangsters are introduced)but here is one of the best scenes in the film. It is one long tracking shot, one camera from start to finish with no cuts or editing. You don't see this very often anymore.
The NFL Comes Out Against Sign Language
Deaf people everywhere are outraged and vow to boycot NFL halftime shows until this issue is resolved. Kiding of course! In a somewhat related story to the mafia notes above, gang members (some of whom may be deaf) are now more outraged than ever before! This is a very strange read. Why is this making the news? Why is the NFL wasting time on this? I guess I could understand their concern but don't they have better things to worry about? Like Nate Newton being busted with 213 pounds of marijuana in his van or trying to figure out what Michael Irvin or PacMan Jones are doing at this very moment? Maybe it is just me but I would take all of the resources that are assigned to this gang issue and funnel them towards the Cincinnati Bengals organization which I believe leads the league in arrests over the last 2 years. Sure, gangs may play a role, but how does a player making a gang sign during the game cause poor behavior off the field? This is a case of poor prioritization on the NFL's part.
Giving is Good
Today is the 4th Annual Don't Give Up V Foundation Auction that is presented by ESPN. It is a great cause that also pays tribute to a wonderful man. If you have the means I urge you to donate to the cause. Click here to read more about Jimmy V and the V Foundation. If you have no idea who or what I am talking about, take 10 minutes and watch the famous Jimmy V speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards below. It is very moving and gives me chills every time I watch it.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Lunch Reading - 7/15/08
Today is one of the slowest sports days of the season so it gives us all time to look forward to the Fall...
It's Time...Buckeye Football is almost here!
I'll admit it, The Ohio State University can do no wrong in my eyes. The expectations are once again very high for the Buckeyes but they are being tempered with a bit of doubt from the last two BCS Championship Game loses.
My take on this? It is hard being so damn good. There are a lot of people out there, a lot of beat writers out there, who would kill to have their teams lose one national championship game in their lifetime let alone in back-to-back years. Jealousy leads to lots of animosity and that is what is happening to Ohio State. The Bucks need to perform if they don't want to be the Buffalo Bills of the NCAA but you can't argue with the sustained excellence of the Bucks under Tressel.
Here is an update from Tressel on the team.
Following is one man's take on the Buckeye's offense:
Don't worry fans, we have new uniforms!
I won't spend much time on this so let me be succint - Michigan stinks. Are they even relevant right now? At any rate, they are attempting to take the focus off of the players in their uniforms by giving them fancy new uni's! Yay! It's kind of like putting the New York Knicks in new uniforms next season, there is only so much lipstick you can put on a pig before you realize it is still just a pig.
Back to work!
It's Time...Buckeye Football is almost here!
I'll admit it, The Ohio State University can do no wrong in my eyes. The expectations are once again very high for the Buckeyes but they are being tempered with a bit of doubt from the last two BCS Championship Game loses.
My take on this? It is hard being so damn good. There are a lot of people out there, a lot of beat writers out there, who would kill to have their teams lose one national championship game in their lifetime let alone in back-to-back years. Jealousy leads to lots of animosity and that is what is happening to Ohio State. The Bucks need to perform if they don't want to be the Buffalo Bills of the NCAA but you can't argue with the sustained excellence of the Bucks under Tressel.
Here is an update from Tressel on the team.
Following is one man's take on the Buckeye's offense:
| PD's Doug Lesmerises talks about OSU football. |
Don't worry fans, we have new uniforms!
I won't spend much time on this so let me be succint - Michigan stinks. Are they even relevant right now? At any rate, they are attempting to take the focus off of the players in their uniforms by giving them fancy new uni's! Yay! It's kind of like putting the New York Knicks in new uniforms next season, there is only so much lipstick you can put on a pig before you realize it is still just a pig.
Back to work!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Lunch Reading - 7/14/08
Today's sports news and notes...
Boxing - Does Anyone Care Anymore?
Pop Quiz - who is the heavyweight champion of the world?
Pop Quiz - when was his last fight?
If you can answer those questions then I give you credit. The only fight that I was aware of last weekend was Jose Canseco vs. Vai Sikahema. Seriously, if there were only two sporting events on tv last weekend for sports fans to choose from which do you think they would have picked? Canseco vs. Sikahema or Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson? That is one fight Canseco would actually win, guaranteed.
Packer Out (no, not Favre)
I was suprised to read this at lunch. I was not a huge Billy Packer fan but he was the Final Four. You have to appreciate what he has done for NCAA hoops, which happens to be my favorite sport. As much as "One Shining Moment" defines the end of the tournament, Billy defined the actual games. He has seen 34 in a row and we have been lucky to have him. Best of luck Billy!
Death, Taxes, and The Yankees
I am not a big fan of any of the above subjects. Being from Cleveland, I really can't stand anything Yankee. However, being a sports fan, you have to appreciate the fact that this is the last year of Yankee Stadium and this week is the last All-Star game there. ESPN.com has a really cool tour of the stadium up, click here. For now I pay tribute to Yankee Stadium, ask me again after the All-Star break.
Boxing - Does Anyone Care Anymore?
Pop Quiz - who is the heavyweight champion of the world?
Pop Quiz - when was his last fight?
If you can answer those questions then I give you credit. The only fight that I was aware of last weekend was Jose Canseco vs. Vai Sikahema. Seriously, if there were only two sporting events on tv last weekend for sports fans to choose from which do you think they would have picked? Canseco vs. Sikahema or Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson? That is one fight Canseco would actually win, guaranteed.
Packer Out (no, not Favre)
I was suprised to read this at lunch. I was not a huge Billy Packer fan but he was the Final Four. You have to appreciate what he has done for NCAA hoops, which happens to be my favorite sport. As much as "One Shining Moment" defines the end of the tournament, Billy defined the actual games. He has seen 34 in a row and we have been lucky to have him. Best of luck Billy!
Death, Taxes, and The Yankees
I am not a big fan of any of the above subjects. Being from Cleveland, I really can't stand anything Yankee. However, being a sports fan, you have to appreciate the fact that this is the last year of Yankee Stadium and this week is the last All-Star game there. ESPN.com has a really cool tour of the stadium up, click here. For now I pay tribute to Yankee Stadium, ask me again after the All-Star break.
Morning Coffee - 7/14/08
Some things to read with your morning coffee...
Bud Is Done
Thanks Becks. Can you believe Budweiser, one of the all-time great American brands, will now be owned by the Belgians? I lean right as you may know and believe in a global economy but this just feels plain wrong. I read somewhere that it would be like Toyota buying GM, something nobody could fathom. As you know, beer drinkers can be stubborn and I have a feeling this sale is not going to go over well at your local bar.
In honor of one of my favorite beers:
Batman is Back!
My wife thinks I am a nerd but I am VERY excited to see the new Batman movie. All of the clips I see of Heath Ledger as The Joker as amazing. Now if I can only line up a baby sitter this weekend...
The World's Oldest Blogger Dead at 108
She was born in 1899 and she had a freakin' blog! I give her credit, I sure hope I am not doing this at that age. Can you imagine what her blog would hold if she had been blogging since she was 10? That is what our grandkids have to look forward to, a web full of amazing time capsules. Pretty cool if you think about it.
Bud Is Done
Thanks Becks. Can you believe Budweiser, one of the all-time great American brands, will now be owned by the Belgians? I lean right as you may know and believe in a global economy but this just feels plain wrong. I read somewhere that it would be like Toyota buying GM, something nobody could fathom. As you know, beer drinkers can be stubborn and I have a feeling this sale is not going to go over well at your local bar.
In honor of one of my favorite beers:
Batman is Back!
My wife thinks I am a nerd but I am VERY excited to see the new Batman movie. All of the clips I see of Heath Ledger as The Joker as amazing. Now if I can only line up a baby sitter this weekend...
The World's Oldest Blogger Dead at 108
She was born in 1899 and she had a freakin' blog! I give her credit, I sure hope I am not doing this at that age. Can you imagine what her blog would hold if she had been blogging since she was 10? That is what our grandkids have to look forward to, a web full of amazing time capsules. Pretty cool if you think about it.
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