Lunch Reading - 7/25/08

A leftover hamburger, wheat thins and....


Randy Pausch Dead at 47
I was saddened to read that Randy Pausch died today at the age of 47. For those of you who don't know who he was, you really missed out. He gave "The Last Lecture" and inspried millions of people with his message. I was very touched by the way he handled his diagnosis and chose to live the last year of his life.

If you have the time and want to be inspired, you can watch the entire lecture by clicking here. If you don't have the time you can watch this 5 minute piece on him:


Everything else today pales in comparison to Randy, but here are some other things that caught my eye:

THIS is why he is a minor league pitcher
I won't post the video but did you see this? A complete minor league brawl but the key piece is the pitcher who riffled a ball into the stands, hitting a fan and sending that person to the hospital. The pitcher has been arrested and will be prosecuted. If there is anything funny here at all it is the fact that he meant to throw the ball into the opposing teams dugout and missed badly, hitting the fan. HE COULDN'T HIT THE FREAKING DUGOUT WITH A PITCH! Minor league pitcher, yes. Future felon, maybe.


I can't wait to watch Terrelle Pryor!
The Buckeyes are making another run at a National Championship and I have a very strong feeling that Terrelle Pryor will be the reason they make it or the reason they don't. I don't care about the risk, PLAY HIM!

Back to work!

Lunch Viewing - 7/24/08

What I did over a chicken sandwich and cup of soup...


"Settle down youngsters, I'll figure out what the internet is"
I have to agree with this article as I am having a hard time accepting McCain as the nominee. He has a chance to excite the youth of America with his VP selection but people don't vote for #2, they vote for the top of the ticket. I have a suggestion for him, go on MTV and freestyle rap! Or head to Comic-Con and talk about "Heroes" and "Lost". Remember what Bill Clinton did when he was running to connect with the youth of America? Here you go...



Directv + Internet = No Need For My Brain
All I have to say about DirecTV is that I would be lost without it! When you tie it to the internet, even better. I realized I hadn't set my DVR for "Mad Men" which premieres on Sunday night so I logged on to directv.com at work and told my DVR to record it. Problem solved! How did people live without tv or the internet? I love it!

90210 is back...and the Devil has bought a winter coat
I never would have imagined that 90210 would be revived. I am ashamed to admit that I watched it during my silly youth. I refuse to watch the new one, I swear! That being said, this post is for my brother and his wife. Here is an old school 90210 trivia quiz. Enjoy!

Back to work!

Lunch Reading - 7/23/08

Here is what caught my eye today...


"I am not from Lesbos!"
According to this story a Greek court has ruled that residents of the island of Lesbos do not own exclusive rights to the name "Lesbian". After reading this story I fear that every group of active college fraternity brothers will immediately book their spring break trips to Lesbos to hang with the natives.


Already on a plane to Lesbos...
This story is humiliating if you are an Atlanta Hawks fan. Josh Childress, one of their better players, has left the Hawks to sign with Greek club Olympiakos. Seriously, who would leave the NBA for a Greek team? It is like falling off the basketball radar. Was playing for the Hawks really that bad? No word on if he is looking to "get his freak on" with a visit to Lesbos.

And Mother of the Year goes to...
Brittany Spears! Oh wait a second, we take that back. It goes to this deadbeat mom who left her kids in a running car outside of a bar for 3 hours while she drank and then hooked up. Bar employees found the kids sleeping in the running car outside of the bar at 1:30am. The police took it from there, since the mom had left with a guy from the bar, and managed to track her down at the guys house at 9am. Are you serious? How does she not lose her kids? Way to go mom, I hope getting your itch scratched was worth it.

Back to work!

Morning Coffee - 7/23/08

Today's morning coffee comes with a slight, check that, major taste of alcohol.



Question - What is .491 Percent?
Answer, the blood alcohol level of a man arrested in Rhode Island on Tuesday. Contrary to popular belief he is not a Kennedy. This guy was .009 percent away from having a fatal blood alcohol level according to the health department...and he was driving a car. One word - idiot.

Wall Street Got Drunk
According to President Bush, "Wall Street got drunk. The question is, how long will it take to sober up?" Not really a big deal but you don't really expect to hear the President using analogies like this. Well, maybe you do...

Lunch Viewing - 7/22/08

Joe Cocker Knows What He Is Talking About
But do you know what he is talking about? This put me in tears, enjoy!



Now back to work!

Lunch Reading - 7/21/08

Hello Beijing!
The beautiful image above is not from my beloved Cleveland, Ohio, but rather from Beijing which hosts the Summer Olypics starting on August 8th. The air quality in Beijing is so poor that endurance events over 1-hour may be postponed and one of the greatest marathoners on the planet refuses to run there. Way to go China! Nothing like inviting the world into your country and making it the equivalent of the smokers only room at a cheap Vegas casino. The Chinese government waited until today to ban 50% of all vehicles from the roads to try and clear up the skies. Best of luck with that! The eyes of the world will be on you in a couple of weeks...if they can see you thru all of the smog.

Weekend at Bernie's - Italian Version?
This story is disgusting and repulsive. Italian sun bathers laid out right next to two dead gypsy girls and simply enjoyed themselves. Are you serious?

Smells Like Fish, Tastes Like Toe Jam
Nothing spells hygiene more than letting fish chew on your feet! Does anyone feel like having a fish pedicure? Apparently it is THE hot thing right now. For only $50 it can happen to you too!


Redskins Fans, Meet Your New Starting Defensive End!
This story makes complete sense. Jason Taylor is now partnered up with 'Skins owner Dan Snyder, who now owns Dick Clark Productions and can help Jason launch his Hollywood career. Oh, and he is also now playing for a playoff contender again. Did I mention Jason Taylor plays football?

Back to work!