This one is just for me! All me.
Recently on facebook there's been this silly/stupid game of sorts going around where you message a friend YOUR number and then that friend will post YOUR number and something about you as their status.
I'm not typically one to participate in these kind of games but I found it to be an interesting way to find out what people think of me. Of course, not everyone is probably being truthful, and who dares to say something bad about someone else, but nonetheless, I'll take whatever accolades I can get! (nyuk nyuk)
My number was 1. It's always been my number. My favorite number! Just think of the significance of the number 1. It's first, top, the best. Number 1 is also the most individualistic of all numbers. Anyway, that was the number that I messaged to several friends that were playing the game. Below are the statuses that followed my message:
#1 lol nice choice in number I wouldn't expect anything different! as for this winter and me spinning out, I totally thought about last winter u were taking me to work I think and you spun out on the highway and I screamed at you for driving like a nut and you told me "I pay taxes, I own this road I can use the whole thing! not just where they tell me to" lol that was fun and quesadillas!!!
1....I haven't had the pleasure of hangingout with u yet lol...but you seem super chill and funny!!!
#1- First of all.....im loving the profile pic! :) So happy that we reconnected last year at the lil "reunion". It's crazy how time flies!
1- Hahaha where to begin...ill just put it simply as drunken shenanigans all over the place. Great times! And more to come...we need to go out soon!
1- what can i say u are the simon to my kara! thank u for given me multiple personalities!
#1 havent really talked and got to know you :( hopefully that will change
1- o the billy mays look alike!
1 - I was a little apprehensive about you at first, I was gone for a few weeks and you took my work BFF away - but you're cool people, fun to hang out with, quieter than I expected but similiar to me in that respect, so I kind of get you
#1- I'm at a loss 4 words in regards 2 what you [have brought/bring now/will bring] into my life. Over waaaay 2 much alcohol, the convos r deep, the convos r real, the convos r ludicrous. I'm excited 2 see what the future has in store 4 you. I'm proud of u & I luv u....
1 i remeber you from hs but i dont think we ever hung out. but i do remember you were funny
1 I met u thru and evil person but I am glad I met u cuz u are cool as hell! We need to go on another scavenger hunt lol!
# 1 friend, kinda has a good ring to it huh? we met thru a very special friend who is near and dear to my heart. You are truly a "WILD and CRAZY GUY!" wish there would have been more times we coulda hung out. I can only imagine what fun we all would have had or trouble we'd have gotten into. lol. you really are one of a kind.
1~ well its only been a short run but i do have to say ur always good for a laugh whn in need! theres a sense of a good heart & nature in u which ppl seem to have 4gotten. They fail to see it doesnt take tht much..
#1 Mr. All around talented guy if you get into anymore things,you will be like Donald Trump only hotter and great hair. Though we didn't get to spend much time together I respect you in all you do and you got me to Love Hockey,I feel that you deserve true love and that 2011 will be huge for you and all your ventures:)
1- dude you rock ass like metalica during S&M tour. the best memory EVER breaking into band camp, filming TDTM and TAOWT!!!! and many fuckin more to come! We're as close as we need to be yet far enuff to not be close... Youre one of my bestest friends and unfortunately there isnt a bracelet i can get you...
1 - Welp. We didn't talk much in high school, and we don't really talk much on here. But from what I get from your facebook stuff, you seem to be a very fun individual. You seem like you have a great sense of humor. I love your halloween costumes! You have a lot of funny posts too. You seem like an all around good person. :-D
WOW! Overall, I'd say I'm pretty fucking amazing!!! At least according to these people that participated. I would like to thank all of them for the kind words, it really boosted my ego up, as if it wasn't big enough already! (nyuk nyuk)
Anyway, enough about me...
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
IceHogs Coach Blames "Stage Fright" For Recent Losses At Home
BULLSHIT!!!
Before you read my commentary below, let me first link you to the article on rrstar.com from IceHogs reporter Reed Schreck. Click HERE if you'd like to read.
Or...
You can read the article with my commentary mixed through-out below. Totally up to you!
Now for my commentary. I'm going to pick this article apart sentence by sentence because it really pisses me off!! (On a sidenote, none of my anger is directed towards Reed Schreck as he is merely doing his job as a reporter, unlike the IceHogs players/coaching staff who are obvisouly not doing their jobs)
The article begins IceHogs coach Bill Peters mentioned that Rockford “looks like it’s got a little bit of stage fright” after it dropped its last home game Nov. 27 to Peoria.
That's the biggest bunch of bullshit I've ever heard. If these players truly have "stage fright" as Bill Peters wants to claim, then they certainly don't belong at this level of play. And what happens when they get called up to the Blackhawks? There's a lot more people at those games and a lot more pressure. If they can't handle the pressure they're under in Rockford, then they might need to go back to juniors or pee-wee hockey and re-learn the basics and playing in front of a home crowd and all of the pressures that come with that. Also, they lost the last game because they suck, not because they have stage fright!
The article continues That marked a second straight setback in the MetroCentre, where the IceHogs are only 3-5-0-1 this season (at home).
Yeah, it's pretty pathetic to say the least. And honestly, the record doesn't demonstrate just how BAD they actually play at home. Actually, it's a wonder they've won more than 1 game at home so far.
It continues Now Rockford embarks on a season-long, seven-game homestand starting tonight against Texas. “We definitely have to get that figured out here sooner rather than later,” Peters said.
Ya think? Maybe the players could find some of that emotion and basic skill they seem to be lacking if they had a coach with a set of balls and who showed some emotion during the game, how's that sound?? Maybe that's what needs to be figured out first!!
It continues Rookie Brandon Pirri said the players have talked about stage fright at home “and how we’re having such great crowds.” “We really feel if we work hard and get mentally prepared, we’ll be fine,” he said. “The exterior stuff doesn’t matter if you’re home or away. Both teams are in the same situation. We’re just trying to get two points every night.”
Yeah, that's the point in hockey, to get 2 points each game. It amazes me how the IceHogs can skate back and forth for 60 minutes and not do a damn thing though. How is it stage fright? Not every goal or play is going to be pretty and perfect. Fucking score!!! Take puck, shoot puck at net, crash net until puck crosses line and light goes on! It's a fairly simple concept, even for a ri-tard.
It continues Veteran Jeff Taffe downplays stage fright’s presence. “It’s just one of those things,” he said. “We’ve played a lot of games so far, and the junior kids are used to it. The college guys coming in are a little tired. But as the season goes along, they’ll get stronger and more used to playing more games.”
Finally someone, mind you he's a veteran unlike rookie Pirri, who can see through the coaches bullshit and knows that it's not stage fright. I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the phone with his agent everyday looking for a trade to a team who's got a .500 or better record and a coach with a set of testicles.
But the bullshit continues Defenseman Brian Connelly knows what the IceHogs need to do to snap out of their funk at home. “We have to get off to a good start, get the crowd into it,” he said. “We’ve had good crowds the last couple of games and haven’t started off too well.”
Well aren't you a fucking genious!? If you haven't noticed, the crowd is ALWAYS into the game even when you suck ass. That's how Rockford fans are, diehard! And as for getting off to a good start, its becoming a broken record when that statement is said by an IceHog player. You come into each game with the idea to "get off to a good start" and before 10 minutes have passed in the 1st period you're down 4 goals already. Obviously something about the "getting off to a good start" philosophy isn't working. So maybe try, oh, the simple fundamentals of the game rather than hoping for pure luck to bring you a couple goals, let alone a win. And "haven't started off too well" is the understatement of the early season, maybe even the century!
Jackass continues Bill Peters says he wants the team to play like it does on the road, where it is 6-6-0-2.
Yeah, I'd be proud of that road record too...Idiot! You're barely .500 on the road! I'd say some work is needed there too. What's your excuse on the road? Can't claim its stage fright, unless your players are a bunch of pussies who want to play only in front of arena staff and no fans. Mind you, the road record is better than the home record, but I wouldn't push for the players to play like they play on the road, because at best that puts Rockford at just under .500 at the end of the season. No! I'd push for a lot more changes, like maybe a new coaching staff for a start.
The article continues “We take three out of four points in Houston (last week), play hard, play well defensively and score enough to find a way to win,” Peters said. “At home, it seems like we loosen up a bit and don’t have the same structure in our game. We’ve got to play a highly structured game, play with some speed and get some emotion in our building and give our fans something to cheer about.” Bill Peters said his team has had “a couple of clunkers” at home and “they came out of the blue for no reason.” Effort wasn’t the reason.
This guy is a douchebag! He should become a politician. First of all, the goal shouldn't be to "score enough to find a way to win", the goal should be to dominate the other team, scoring at will and controlling the play. But when you're a shit coach and you have a shit team then I guess just squeaking by is good enough. Secondly, I do agree that when they play at home the players do seem to loosen up, but who's fault is that? Isn't this where a coach comes in to guide and instruct the players? And after 1 period of shitty loosened up play, shouldn't the coach storm into the lockerroom and light a fire under the players asses? Is this what Peters does? I'm thinking not. And as for the emotion part that Peters claims is lacking, it would help if the coach had even an ounce of emotion in his body! It might just get the players fired up! Hmm, what a novel idea. And I agree, effort wasn't the reason. Lack of effort was the reason! That, and lack of coaching. When you have an emotionless coach, you're going to have an emotionless team. It's as simple as that.
The idiot continues “Unfortunately,” Peters said, “what our fans have seen at home have been our worst efforts and worst performances of the year.”
I agree 100%!!!
The article ends with Rockford might not have played many home games to date, but when it has, the fans have responded. Through nine games, attendance is up 15.7 percent with an average of 3,902. That’s actually ahead of last year’s franchise record of 3,978 at this time. Crowds traditionally pick up after New Year’s.
I can assure you, if changes aren't made immediately, the crowds will dwindle to next to nothing after New Years and into the end of the season. I do have one question though, how is Rockford's season average right now 3,902 higher than last season at this same time when the average was 3,978?? Based on just my basic math skills alone, last season is a higher number than this season. But, maybe I'm missing something here.
Overall though, it's obvious to me that the coach has created an excuse for his team, just in case they suck ass over the 7 game homestand. His hopes are to cover his ass so the fans won't turn on the team and not show up. Afterall, his and the players salaries depend on the fans to show up. As long as the players have "stage fright" then fans will give them the benefit of the doubt and continue to support them. Not me though! I hold Bill Peters 100% accountable of how his team has played to date and how they will play over the next 7 home games. How about we try this angle: no more excuses. If the IceHogs lose a game, its Peters fault and he will be punished directly in the form of cutting his salary, based solely on his poor performance as coach. Also, this same concept goes for the players. If they play shitty and lose, it will reflect in their paychecks. Maybe that would spark some emotion and we'd see a change of how the IceHogs play and how Peters coaches..eh, probably not. Fire him already! But I'd be willing to bet you'd see the players perform better if their salary was on the line. I'm sure the next 7 games will be interesting to say the least, and I'll be right there watching every move of every player and the coaching staff. I have a feeling that this won't be the last of my blogs about the issues concerning the IceHogs right now. We shall see. Stay tuned...
Before you read my commentary below, let me first link you to the article on rrstar.com from IceHogs reporter Reed Schreck. Click HERE if you'd like to read.
Or...
You can read the article with my commentary mixed through-out below. Totally up to you!
Now for my commentary. I'm going to pick this article apart sentence by sentence because it really pisses me off!! (On a sidenote, none of my anger is directed towards Reed Schreck as he is merely doing his job as a reporter, unlike the IceHogs players/coaching staff who are obvisouly not doing their jobs)
The article begins IceHogs coach Bill Peters mentioned that Rockford “looks like it’s got a little bit of stage fright” after it dropped its last home game Nov. 27 to Peoria.
That's the biggest bunch of bullshit I've ever heard. If these players truly have "stage fright" as Bill Peters wants to claim, then they certainly don't belong at this level of play. And what happens when they get called up to the Blackhawks? There's a lot more people at those games and a lot more pressure. If they can't handle the pressure they're under in Rockford, then they might need to go back to juniors or pee-wee hockey and re-learn the basics and playing in front of a home crowd and all of the pressures that come with that. Also, they lost the last game because they suck, not because they have stage fright!
The article continues That marked a second straight setback in the MetroCentre, where the IceHogs are only 3-5-0-1 this season (at home).
Yeah, it's pretty pathetic to say the least. And honestly, the record doesn't demonstrate just how BAD they actually play at home. Actually, it's a wonder they've won more than 1 game at home so far.
It continues Now Rockford embarks on a season-long, seven-game homestand starting tonight against Texas. “We definitely have to get that figured out here sooner rather than later,” Peters said.
Ya think? Maybe the players could find some of that emotion and basic skill they seem to be lacking if they had a coach with a set of balls and who showed some emotion during the game, how's that sound?? Maybe that's what needs to be figured out first!!
It continues Rookie Brandon Pirri said the players have talked about stage fright at home “and how we’re having such great crowds.” “We really feel if we work hard and get mentally prepared, we’ll be fine,” he said. “The exterior stuff doesn’t matter if you’re home or away. Both teams are in the same situation. We’re just trying to get two points every night.”
Yeah, that's the point in hockey, to get 2 points each game. It amazes me how the IceHogs can skate back and forth for 60 minutes and not do a damn thing though. How is it stage fright? Not every goal or play is going to be pretty and perfect. Fucking score!!! Take puck, shoot puck at net, crash net until puck crosses line and light goes on! It's a fairly simple concept, even for a ri-tard.
It continues Veteran Jeff Taffe downplays stage fright’s presence. “It’s just one of those things,” he said. “We’ve played a lot of games so far, and the junior kids are used to it. The college guys coming in are a little tired. But as the season goes along, they’ll get stronger and more used to playing more games.”
Finally someone, mind you he's a veteran unlike rookie Pirri, who can see through the coaches bullshit and knows that it's not stage fright. I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the phone with his agent everyday looking for a trade to a team who's got a .500 or better record and a coach with a set of testicles.
But the bullshit continues Defenseman Brian Connelly knows what the IceHogs need to do to snap out of their funk at home. “We have to get off to a good start, get the crowd into it,” he said. “We’ve had good crowds the last couple of games and haven’t started off too well.”
Well aren't you a fucking genious!? If you haven't noticed, the crowd is ALWAYS into the game even when you suck ass. That's how Rockford fans are, diehard! And as for getting off to a good start, its becoming a broken record when that statement is said by an IceHog player. You come into each game with the idea to "get off to a good start" and before 10 minutes have passed in the 1st period you're down 4 goals already. Obviously something about the "getting off to a good start" philosophy isn't working. So maybe try, oh, the simple fundamentals of the game rather than hoping for pure luck to bring you a couple goals, let alone a win. And "haven't started off too well" is the understatement of the early season, maybe even the century!
Jackass continues Bill Peters says he wants the team to play like it does on the road, where it is 6-6-0-2.
Yeah, I'd be proud of that road record too...Idiot! You're barely .500 on the road! I'd say some work is needed there too. What's your excuse on the road? Can't claim its stage fright, unless your players are a bunch of pussies who want to play only in front of arena staff and no fans. Mind you, the road record is better than the home record, but I wouldn't push for the players to play like they play on the road, because at best that puts Rockford at just under .500 at the end of the season. No! I'd push for a lot more changes, like maybe a new coaching staff for a start.
The article continues “We take three out of four points in Houston (last week), play hard, play well defensively and score enough to find a way to win,” Peters said. “At home, it seems like we loosen up a bit and don’t have the same structure in our game. We’ve got to play a highly structured game, play with some speed and get some emotion in our building and give our fans something to cheer about.” Bill Peters said his team has had “a couple of clunkers” at home and “they came out of the blue for no reason.” Effort wasn’t the reason.
This guy is a douchebag! He should become a politician. First of all, the goal shouldn't be to "score enough to find a way to win", the goal should be to dominate the other team, scoring at will and controlling the play. But when you're a shit coach and you have a shit team then I guess just squeaking by is good enough. Secondly, I do agree that when they play at home the players do seem to loosen up, but who's fault is that? Isn't this where a coach comes in to guide and instruct the players? And after 1 period of shitty loosened up play, shouldn't the coach storm into the lockerroom and light a fire under the players asses? Is this what Peters does? I'm thinking not. And as for the emotion part that Peters claims is lacking, it would help if the coach had even an ounce of emotion in his body! It might just get the players fired up! Hmm, what a novel idea. And I agree, effort wasn't the reason. Lack of effort was the reason! That, and lack of coaching. When you have an emotionless coach, you're going to have an emotionless team. It's as simple as that.
The idiot continues “Unfortunately,” Peters said, “what our fans have seen at home have been our worst efforts and worst performances of the year.”
I agree 100%!!!
The article ends with Rockford might not have played many home games to date, but when it has, the fans have responded. Through nine games, attendance is up 15.7 percent with an average of 3,902. That’s actually ahead of last year’s franchise record of 3,978 at this time. Crowds traditionally pick up after New Year’s.
I can assure you, if changes aren't made immediately, the crowds will dwindle to next to nothing after New Years and into the end of the season. I do have one question though, how is Rockford's season average right now 3,902 higher than last season at this same time when the average was 3,978?? Based on just my basic math skills alone, last season is a higher number than this season. But, maybe I'm missing something here.
Overall though, it's obvious to me that the coach has created an excuse for his team, just in case they suck ass over the 7 game homestand. His hopes are to cover his ass so the fans won't turn on the team and not show up. Afterall, his and the players salaries depend on the fans to show up. As long as the players have "stage fright" then fans will give them the benefit of the doubt and continue to support them. Not me though! I hold Bill Peters 100% accountable of how his team has played to date and how they will play over the next 7 home games. How about we try this angle: no more excuses. If the IceHogs lose a game, its Peters fault and he will be punished directly in the form of cutting his salary, based solely on his poor performance as coach. Also, this same concept goes for the players. If they play shitty and lose, it will reflect in their paychecks. Maybe that would spark some emotion and we'd see a change of how the IceHogs play and how Peters coaches..eh, probably not. Fire him already! But I'd be willing to bet you'd see the players perform better if their salary was on the line. I'm sure the next 7 games will be interesting to say the least, and I'll be right there watching every move of every player and the coaching staff. I have a feeling that this won't be the last of my blogs about the issues concerning the IceHogs right now. We shall see. Stay tuned...
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
America's favorite new past time???
I guess when the economy sucks and so many people are out of work, you have to resort to new, interesting, and even odd activities to keep yourself entertained. A reader recently sent me the following link (WARNING!! ADULT MATERIAL): Cake Farter.
This may just be a small percentage of our populations very strange sexual fetish I suppose, but I think I'll go with America's favorite new past time, Cake Farting!
The advantages to this new past time are obviously better smelling farts, and the disadvantages are that it seems like there'd be a major waste of cakes, unless of course these people are also going to eat the cakes they just farted on, which is quite disgusting in my opinion.
On second thought, it seems as though everyone loves deviled eggs, and personally I can't stand them, not because of the taste (I've actually never tried one), but the smell. I won't put a food item that smells like a pile of dog shit in or even near my mouth. It's just not gonna happen. But so many people eat the hell out of deviled eggs at parties and just love the taste of them, even though the smell isn't appetizing at all. So maybe a cake after its been farted on could still taste delicious.
Overall, I think I'll pass. I'll pass on eating a cake that's been farted on, but I may just have to try this favorite new past time, just to see what all the hype is about!
If anything, it'll spice up your family get-togethers this holiday season! After everyone has pigged out on the holiday dinner you and your family have, pull out the cake and tell everyone to drop their trousers, 'cuz you've got a new game to play! Then each person, one at a time of course, unless your family is "exceptionally close", then maybe two or three at a time, can proceed to take turns farting on the cake. Someone might even squirt a lil somethin out of their ass in the form of what I like to call a "juicy-fart" and give the cake a lil added flavor. Then when everyone's had their turn squating over the cake, you can all partake in gorging yourselves with a potpouri of interesting smelling and tasting cake. Now doesn't that just sound like a blast!?!? I can assure you of one thing, it'll bring your family closer together and farther apart all at the same time, but there'll be a lot of laughs in the process and it'll be a holiday you and your family won't soon forget!!
May you all have a wonderful Cake Farting holiday!!
This may just be a small percentage of our populations very strange sexual fetish I suppose, but I think I'll go with America's favorite new past time, Cake Farting!
The advantages to this new past time are obviously better smelling farts, and the disadvantages are that it seems like there'd be a major waste of cakes, unless of course these people are also going to eat the cakes they just farted on, which is quite disgusting in my opinion.
On second thought, it seems as though everyone loves deviled eggs, and personally I can't stand them, not because of the taste (I've actually never tried one), but the smell. I won't put a food item that smells like a pile of dog shit in or even near my mouth. It's just not gonna happen. But so many people eat the hell out of deviled eggs at parties and just love the taste of them, even though the smell isn't appetizing at all. So maybe a cake after its been farted on could still taste delicious.
Overall, I think I'll pass. I'll pass on eating a cake that's been farted on, but I may just have to try this favorite new past time, just to see what all the hype is about!
If anything, it'll spice up your family get-togethers this holiday season! After everyone has pigged out on the holiday dinner you and your family have, pull out the cake and tell everyone to drop their trousers, 'cuz you've got a new game to play! Then each person, one at a time of course, unless your family is "exceptionally close", then maybe two or three at a time, can proceed to take turns farting on the cake. Someone might even squirt a lil somethin out of their ass in the form of what I like to call a "juicy-fart" and give the cake a lil added flavor. Then when everyone's had their turn squating over the cake, you can all partake in gorging yourselves with a potpouri of interesting smelling and tasting cake. Now doesn't that just sound like a blast!?!? I can assure you of one thing, it'll bring your family closer together and farther apart all at the same time, but there'll be a lot of laughs in the process and it'll be a holiday you and your family won't soon forget!!
May you all have a wonderful Cake Farting holiday!!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
IceHogs vs. Rivermen - My Analysis
An avid IceHog fan wrote in to me after last nights IceHog loss to the Rivermen with this:
"I was watching some of the game last night, do the Icehogs really suck this year or is Peoria just really good??"
My response:
Umm, well....here's my expert analysis: The IceHogs suck!!
Also, the Rivermen are decent, not great and not horrible, just middle of the road. If last nights game was the first you had seen, you would be led to believe that the IceHogs are really bad or the Rivermen are really good, truth is, neither team is all that and a bag of Baked Lays. The last time they played eachother in Rockford, the IceHogs won 6-1 and the IceHogs lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 7-8 fights to the Rivermen in that game. It was a pretty entertaining. The Rivermen broke Klinkhammers nose, the IceHogs biggest guy faught twice n got his ass handed to him, and he was fighting a Rivermen guy who was a solid 6 inches shorter than him, every guy on the IceHogs roster that had any balls that night faught and lost, not just a little, they lost really bad! By the end of the game the benches were pretty bare and the Icehogs had successfully won the game but lost the fight. The Rivermen have a stacked team when it comes to physical players, the IceHogs on the other hand don't have a single, what I would call - fighter! They have a couple guys who will drop the gloves to stand up for their teammates but they are far from being called fighters!
Overall, the IceHogs are scared of the Rivermen. They were scared to score a goal because they knew the Rivermen would answer by beating the shit out of their opponents just like they did the previous time they played them. Pretty damn effective considering the Rivermen have a mediocre team but lead the league in shutouts. It's basically what I always said I would do if I owned a hockey team - have a roster full of fighters and beat the shit out of anyone who comes near my goal...no opponent would be able to score and all my team would need to do is get 1 goal per game and we'd go undefeated, with the exception of a few initial losses at the start of the season while we set an example of any team that scores a goal on us...this is the closest example of my dream team that I've ever seen in professional hockey, a 2nd close was the Danbury Trashers. Intimidate and strike fear in your opponents and games become a cakewalk. The IceHogs need to make staff changes - both players and coaches. I think coaching has a lot to do with the shitty IceHog team this year and because the Blackhawks organization completely fucked everything up after winning the Cup, they went the cheap route, got rid of every good player and picked up every cheap shitty player they could, so inevitably it comes down to shitty team = shitty record. But if you have a good coach, you'd still be able to take a bunch of shitty players and make them a good team. Former IceHogs coach Steve Martinson did it with a lot less talented players and at lower level than the AHL. The IceHogs have no other excuse. Bad coaching, bad players, and bad off-season investments = loss in ticket sales, horrible season record, and no playoff birth. Hopefully that will generate a staff change in both players and coaches.
I don't think its too soon for IceHog fans to boycott until some changes are made. It's definitely safe to say that last nights loss was not the beginning of a really bad season, but rather a continuation of a really bad season as the IceHogs entered last nights game well under .500. Changes are needed sooner rather than later if they want to come out of this thing having earned at least a little respect from their fans and other teams.
Go Rivermen!!
"I was watching some of the game last night, do the Icehogs really suck this year or is Peoria just really good??"
My response:
Umm, well....here's my expert analysis: The IceHogs suck!!
Also, the Rivermen are decent, not great and not horrible, just middle of the road. If last nights game was the first you had seen, you would be led to believe that the IceHogs are really bad or the Rivermen are really good, truth is, neither team is all that and a bag of Baked Lays. The last time they played eachother in Rockford, the IceHogs won 6-1 and the IceHogs lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 7-8 fights to the Rivermen in that game. It was a pretty entertaining. The Rivermen broke Klinkhammers nose, the IceHogs biggest guy faught twice n got his ass handed to him, and he was fighting a Rivermen guy who was a solid 6 inches shorter than him, every guy on the IceHogs roster that had any balls that night faught and lost, not just a little, they lost really bad! By the end of the game the benches were pretty bare and the Icehogs had successfully won the game but lost the fight. The Rivermen have a stacked team when it comes to physical players, the IceHogs on the other hand don't have a single, what I would call - fighter! They have a couple guys who will drop the gloves to stand up for their teammates but they are far from being called fighters!
Overall, the IceHogs are scared of the Rivermen. They were scared to score a goal because they knew the Rivermen would answer by beating the shit out of their opponents just like they did the previous time they played them. Pretty damn effective considering the Rivermen have a mediocre team but lead the league in shutouts. It's basically what I always said I would do if I owned a hockey team - have a roster full of fighters and beat the shit out of anyone who comes near my goal...no opponent would be able to score and all my team would need to do is get 1 goal per game and we'd go undefeated, with the exception of a few initial losses at the start of the season while we set an example of any team that scores a goal on us...this is the closest example of my dream team that I've ever seen in professional hockey, a 2nd close was the Danbury Trashers. Intimidate and strike fear in your opponents and games become a cakewalk. The IceHogs need to make staff changes - both players and coaches. I think coaching has a lot to do with the shitty IceHog team this year and because the Blackhawks organization completely fucked everything up after winning the Cup, they went the cheap route, got rid of every good player and picked up every cheap shitty player they could, so inevitably it comes down to shitty team = shitty record. But if you have a good coach, you'd still be able to take a bunch of shitty players and make them a good team. Former IceHogs coach Steve Martinson did it with a lot less talented players and at lower level than the AHL. The IceHogs have no other excuse. Bad coaching, bad players, and bad off-season investments = loss in ticket sales, horrible season record, and no playoff birth. Hopefully that will generate a staff change in both players and coaches.
I don't think its too soon for IceHog fans to boycott until some changes are made. It's definitely safe to say that last nights loss was not the beginning of a really bad season, but rather a continuation of a really bad season as the IceHogs entered last nights game well under .500. Changes are needed sooner rather than later if they want to come out of this thing having earned at least a little respect from their fans and other teams.
Go Rivermen!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Kids On Wheels
I hate those fuckin roller shoes. Whoever created those fuckin things should to be run over by a car with a thousand wheels.
1. Instead of walking, let them roll...and we wonder why our kids are getting so fuckin fat! Granted, this isn't the main reason they're fat, it doesn't help that 6 out of 7 days a week most parents take the fat shits to McDonalds and set them up in front of their troughs and let them pig-out...because walking might actually give them some sort of exercise, so instead, they roll!
2. An especially good time to "roll" is when you're at a public event with thousands of people trying to squeeze through a small turnstile as fast as they can, and there's this little shit "rolling" and they bump into people. It takes everything not to punch the little bastard. Especially when they act like you got in their way or they don't even bother to acknowledge that they bumped you...that pisses me off.
3. They're more annoying than "Soaps"...you know, those sk8er shoes that you could sk8 with and not need a sk8board, but not by much.
4. But they're not as annoying as those fuckin shoes that blink everytime the little shits take a step. Turn it off short stack. I don't go to the movie theatre to watch a rated R movie so that dumb fuck mommy and daddy can bring the little shits into the theatre after the movie's already started and all I can see is little red lights flashing from the baby powder smelling aliens.
5. When the rolling brainiacs fall down and hurt themselves, the little shit always belongs to the parent who dotes on the damn kid, you know, the kind of parent that lives for their child. Nothing in this world can happen if it doesn't revolve around their dumb fuckin child. Pathetic.
6. The main reason I hate these fuckin wheeled shoes...they even make them for adults! Just what we need, a bunch of middle-aged assholes trying to act like kids rolling around the fucking grocery store pushing their carts into the back of my ankles. And we wonder why our country as a whole is so fuckin fat.
Next thing you know, you'll see grown adults, weighing in at a staggering 450lbs on average, at the gym with their Heelys on the treadmill rolling along thinking they're gettin' one helluva workout. And after that, they roll their fat fuckin asses into McDonalds and order 3 super value meals because the 5 mins they rolled on the treadmill made them hungry. Then they roll home and have 6 heart attacks and die and their stupid fuckin fat family sues McDonalds, the gym, the makers of the treadmill and the Heely people. But hey, this is America!!! And it's bullshit!
1. Instead of walking, let them roll...and we wonder why our kids are getting so fuckin fat! Granted, this isn't the main reason they're fat, it doesn't help that 6 out of 7 days a week most parents take the fat shits to McDonalds and set them up in front of their troughs and let them pig-out...because walking might actually give them some sort of exercise, so instead, they roll!
2. An especially good time to "roll" is when you're at a public event with thousands of people trying to squeeze through a small turnstile as fast as they can, and there's this little shit "rolling" and they bump into people. It takes everything not to punch the little bastard. Especially when they act like you got in their way or they don't even bother to acknowledge that they bumped you...that pisses me off.
3. They're more annoying than "Soaps"...you know, those sk8er shoes that you could sk8 with and not need a sk8board, but not by much.
4. But they're not as annoying as those fuckin shoes that blink everytime the little shits take a step. Turn it off short stack. I don't go to the movie theatre to watch a rated R movie so that dumb fuck mommy and daddy can bring the little shits into the theatre after the movie's already started and all I can see is little red lights flashing from the baby powder smelling aliens.
5. When the rolling brainiacs fall down and hurt themselves, the little shit always belongs to the parent who dotes on the damn kid, you know, the kind of parent that lives for their child. Nothing in this world can happen if it doesn't revolve around their dumb fuckin child. Pathetic.
6. The main reason I hate these fuckin wheeled shoes...they even make them for adults! Just what we need, a bunch of middle-aged assholes trying to act like kids rolling around the fucking grocery store pushing their carts into the back of my ankles. And we wonder why our country as a whole is so fuckin fat.
Next thing you know, you'll see grown adults, weighing in at a staggering 450lbs on average, at the gym with their Heelys on the treadmill rolling along thinking they're gettin' one helluva workout. And after that, they roll their fat fuckin asses into McDonalds and order 3 super value meals because the 5 mins they rolled on the treadmill made them hungry. Then they roll home and have 6 heart attacks and die and their stupid fuckin fat family sues McDonalds, the gym, the makers of the treadmill and the Heely people. But hey, this is America!!! And it's bullshit!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Whatever Happened to Bill Nye the Science Guy?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Below is me covering the Golden Globes. Enjoy!
Cecil B. DeMille Award: Steven Spielberg
I agree with this award selection. Congrats Steven!
Best Motion Picture - Drama: Slumdog Millionaire
Honestly, I've not heard of any of the candidates except The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and I have no plans on seeing it. Don't really care much about this winner.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: Kate Winslet
I figured she'd win. Can't give it to Angelina Jolie because she's to damn crazy and the only other candidate that's worthy is Meryl Streep. Kate Winslet was the best choice. Congrats Kate!
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: Mickey Rourke
Surprisingly Leonardo DiCaprio didn't win this category. That was my guess. However, I'm glad Mickey won. Any movie about pro wrestling should receive an award! Congrats Mickey!
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Should've been Mamma Mia! or Burn After Reading. Just the name of the winning movie pisses me off. Not sure why though.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Sally Hawkins
Sally who?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Colin Farrell
I don't really like this guy. My vote went with Dustin Hoffman.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Kate Winslet
Once again, I guessed it. I would have rather seen Marisa Tomei win, but Kate was a shoe-in.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Heath Ledger
Fuck yeah! Too bad he's not alive to accept it.
Best Animated Feature Film: Wall-E
Not much competition. Hands down win for Wall-E!
Best Foreign Language Film: Waltz With Bashir
Who cares? Doesn't every foreign film have to have "Waltz" in the name in order to win?
Best Director - Motion Picture: Danny Boyle
Should've gone to him since the movie he directed won Best Picture. My vote went to Ron Howard though.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Seriously, what the hell is this movie about?
Best Original Score - Motion Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Fucking A. It's like Britney Spears...go away already!!!
Best Original Song - Motion Picture: "The Wrestler" by Bruce Springsteen
As if Miley Cyrus was really gonna win this category. I would have guessed "Down To Earth" by Peter Gabriel or "Gran Torino" by Clint Eastwood would have won. This is one of the rare moments you'll ever see Bruce Springsteen, Clint Eastwood, Peter Gabriel, Miley Cyrus, and Beyonce Knowles (or should I say Sasha Fierce) competing against eachother. The Boss will probably win everytime, asshole!
Best Television Series - Drama: Mad Men
Should have been Dexter!!!
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama: Anna Paquin
Cheers to Anna! My only beef, is the Madonna-like grill she has. I couldn't even hear her acceptance speech because of the gap. Very shallow of me, yes, but it is what it is.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama: Gabriel Byrne
Should have been Michael C. Hall! Or maybe Hugh Laurie. But surely not Gabriel Byrne. By the way, who is Gabriel Byrne?
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy: 30 Rock
Even if the other shows were better, 30 Rock would have won. And I'm not a fan of 30 Rock. It's just the way it is. Can't go anywhere without hearing someone talking about 30 Rock.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Tina Fey
Disagree. Only because I don't like Tina Fey. Never have liked her. But like the previous category, she was gonna win no matter what. I personally think America Ferrera should have won, but what do I know.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Alec Baldwin
Once again, 30 Rock fame brought him his win. His only competition really was Steve Carell. I like Alec Baldwin and even some of the other Baldwin brothers, but he didn't win because he was the best choice here. He won because 30 Rock is apparently sent from God above. All bow to 30 Rock. Or not!
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: John Adams
Don't much care for this one. I would have voted for Recount.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Laura Linney
No comment.
Best performance by an Actor In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Paul Giamatti
I like Paul, but I would have equally liked to see Kevin Spacey or Kiefer Sutherland win this category.
And now the moment you've all been waiting for. My thoughts on the best and worst dressed! Starting with:
The Jonas Brothers - does anyone else smell diarrhea? I have a gift. I can smell shit for miles...Jonas Brothers = shit! Go Away!!!
Miley Cyrus - One word...bitch! I watched the Red Carpet shows and Billy Ray looked pissed at her...'cuz she's a little brat. Dress looks good though!
Ching Chong Chow - actually I don't know her name but she's on Gray's Anatomy. Not a fan of the dress.
Naveen Andrews - he looks dapper!
Maggie Gyllenhaal - weird dress...I could do without.
Leonardo DiCaprio - he looks presentable. Ever notice how his hair always is combed the same way at awards shows? Just once, I wish he'd not comb it like that.
Evangeline Lilly - awesome dress!!!
Nicole Kidman - I could do without the cat she's got strung over her shoulder.
Eva Longoria - stunning!!!
Jennifer Lopez - One word...hips!! Dress is nice.
Kate Winslet - not sure if I like the hair or the dress. But she's a winner, so who cares?
Salma Hayek - cleavage, and a lot of it.
Renee Zellweger - what the fuck? Can't even say the bra looks good...disastrous!
America Ferrera - Flashback to the old music videos of Madonna...pointy boobs!
Heath Ledger - yeah, I went there!
I know that's not everyone, but I don't have the energy to do more. So, that's all for tonight. Plus, I've got to go pack my bag. The bus en route to hell is gonna be here to pick me up shortly. G'day mates!
Cecil B. DeMille Award: Steven Spielberg
I agree with this award selection. Congrats Steven!
Best Motion Picture - Drama: Slumdog Millionaire
Honestly, I've not heard of any of the candidates except The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and I have no plans on seeing it. Don't really care much about this winner.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: Kate Winslet
I figured she'd win. Can't give it to Angelina Jolie because she's to damn crazy and the only other candidate that's worthy is Meryl Streep. Kate Winslet was the best choice. Congrats Kate!
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: Mickey Rourke
Surprisingly Leonardo DiCaprio didn't win this category. That was my guess. However, I'm glad Mickey won. Any movie about pro wrestling should receive an award! Congrats Mickey!
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Should've been Mamma Mia! or Burn After Reading. Just the name of the winning movie pisses me off. Not sure why though.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Sally Hawkins
Sally who?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Colin Farrell
I don't really like this guy. My vote went with Dustin Hoffman.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Kate Winslet
Once again, I guessed it. I would have rather seen Marisa Tomei win, but Kate was a shoe-in.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Heath Ledger
Fuck yeah! Too bad he's not alive to accept it.
Best Animated Feature Film: Wall-E
Not much competition. Hands down win for Wall-E!
Best Foreign Language Film: Waltz With Bashir
Who cares? Doesn't every foreign film have to have "Waltz" in the name in order to win?
Best Director - Motion Picture: Danny Boyle
Should've gone to him since the movie he directed won Best Picture. My vote went to Ron Howard though.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Seriously, what the hell is this movie about?
Best Original Score - Motion Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Fucking A. It's like Britney Spears...go away already!!!
Best Original Song - Motion Picture: "The Wrestler" by Bruce Springsteen
As if Miley Cyrus was really gonna win this category. I would have guessed "Down To Earth" by Peter Gabriel or "Gran Torino" by Clint Eastwood would have won. This is one of the rare moments you'll ever see Bruce Springsteen, Clint Eastwood, Peter Gabriel, Miley Cyrus, and Beyonce Knowles (or should I say Sasha Fierce) competing against eachother. The Boss will probably win everytime, asshole!
Best Television Series - Drama: Mad Men
Should have been Dexter!!!
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama: Anna Paquin
Cheers to Anna! My only beef, is the Madonna-like grill she has. I couldn't even hear her acceptance speech because of the gap. Very shallow of me, yes, but it is what it is.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama: Gabriel Byrne
Should have been Michael C. Hall! Or maybe Hugh Laurie. But surely not Gabriel Byrne. By the way, who is Gabriel Byrne?
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy: 30 Rock
Even if the other shows were better, 30 Rock would have won. And I'm not a fan of 30 Rock. It's just the way it is. Can't go anywhere without hearing someone talking about 30 Rock.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Tina Fey
Disagree. Only because I don't like Tina Fey. Never have liked her. But like the previous category, she was gonna win no matter what. I personally think America Ferrera should have won, but what do I know.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Alec Baldwin
Once again, 30 Rock fame brought him his win. His only competition really was Steve Carell. I like Alec Baldwin and even some of the other Baldwin brothers, but he didn't win because he was the best choice here. He won because 30 Rock is apparently sent from God above. All bow to 30 Rock. Or not!
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: John Adams
Don't much care for this one. I would have voted for Recount.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Laura Linney
No comment.
Best performance by an Actor In A Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Paul Giamatti
I like Paul, but I would have equally liked to see Kevin Spacey or Kiefer Sutherland win this category.
And now the moment you've all been waiting for. My thoughts on the best and worst dressed! Starting with:
The Jonas Brothers - does anyone else smell diarrhea? I have a gift. I can smell shit for miles...Jonas Brothers = shit! Go Away!!!
Miley Cyrus - One word...bitch! I watched the Red Carpet shows and Billy Ray looked pissed at her...'cuz she's a little brat. Dress looks good though!
Ching Chong Chow - actually I don't know her name but she's on Gray's Anatomy. Not a fan of the dress.
Naveen Andrews - he looks dapper!
Maggie Gyllenhaal - weird dress...I could do without.
Leonardo DiCaprio - he looks presentable. Ever notice how his hair always is combed the same way at awards shows? Just once, I wish he'd not comb it like that.
Evangeline Lilly - awesome dress!!!
Nicole Kidman - I could do without the cat she's got strung over her shoulder.
Eva Longoria - stunning!!!
Jennifer Lopez - One word...hips!! Dress is nice.
Kate Winslet - not sure if I like the hair or the dress. But she's a winner, so who cares?
Salma Hayek - cleavage, and a lot of it.
Renee Zellweger - what the fuck? Can't even say the bra looks good...disastrous!
America Ferrera - Flashback to the old music videos of Madonna...pointy boobs!
Heath Ledger - yeah, I went there!
I know that's not everyone, but I don't have the energy to do more. So, that's all for tonight. Plus, I've got to go pack my bag. The bus en route to hell is gonna be here to pick me up shortly. G'day mates!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Penny
"Find a penny, pick it up, then all day you'll have good luck!"
I'm sure everyone's heard this saying and probably even said it at some point.
What pisses me off about this is that everytime I find a penny on the ground and pick it up, it's always late in the day or evening. Not much time left to have good luck before the next day begins. That's bullshit. I think there should be a rule implemented that if you find a penny and pick it up anytime after 5pm, it will count for the next day.
And another thing. The odds of me finding a penny, picking it up and then actually having good luck for the rest of the day are highly unlikely. But, then again, finding the penny in the first place was good luck I guess.
So what happens when I find a nickel or a quarter and pick it up? Should I have really good luck then? Or how about when I find a dollar bill or any kind of paper money for that matter. Should I then have superb luck for the rest of the day or just good luck for a few days in a row?
I think these are valid questions that need answers and then implemented for the "Find a penny, pick it up" game of luck.
A panel should be formed from members of the "Americans for Common Cents" organization. They should hammer out the rules and regulations to this game of luck and then publish the decisions for everyone to know and follow.
"In God We Trust"
I'm sure everyone's heard this saying and probably even said it at some point.
What pisses me off about this is that everytime I find a penny on the ground and pick it up, it's always late in the day or evening. Not much time left to have good luck before the next day begins. That's bullshit. I think there should be a rule implemented that if you find a penny and pick it up anytime after 5pm, it will count for the next day.
And another thing. The odds of me finding a penny, picking it up and then actually having good luck for the rest of the day are highly unlikely. But, then again, finding the penny in the first place was good luck I guess.
So what happens when I find a nickel or a quarter and pick it up? Should I have really good luck then? Or how about when I find a dollar bill or any kind of paper money for that matter. Should I then have superb luck for the rest of the day or just good luck for a few days in a row?
I think these are valid questions that need answers and then implemented for the "Find a penny, pick it up" game of luck.
A panel should be formed from members of the "Americans for Common Cents" organization. They should hammer out the rules and regulations to this game of luck and then publish the decisions for everyone to know and follow.
"In God We Trust"
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Now calling...number 25! Bueller...Bueller...Bueller...
So here we are, on the eve of either the beginning or the end.
If the vision of "24" does in fact hold any water, then I will either cease living within the next 15 hours or live forever. I must also point out that ironically, this is my 24th blog posting since beginning this blogging experiment. Sort of sounding like the movie "The Number 23" only it's my real life version and its called "The Number 24."
I'm sure if I spent enough time on it, I could come up with at least 24 things that ironically add up to or equal 24 regarding my life at this point in time. But, I really don't have any desire to do that this evening.
As for me dying, frankly, I feel great and have made no plans on kicking the bucket. In fact, I've made several plans for this upcoming weekend on into the next few weeks and even months. Not that that changes fate by any means, but it's worth a shot. And to live forever, I can't even begin to imagine...
Maybe "24" has a completely different meaning than the 2 options (eternal life or eternal death) I saw within the vision. Or maybe, just maybe, the vision was/is complete and utter bullshit. Either way, I can't help but wonder, what if? I mean, who really knows? What if I made this whole thing up? To be perfectly honest, I can't remember if I was just daydreaming one day and created the legend of 24 or if it actually came to me in my sleep. Shit, it's been like 17 years since the initial thought entered my brain. And I've had quite a few alcoholic beverages since then. No drugs though. Never really got into the drugs. Well, besides pretending to smoke occasionally to look cool; and I never inhaled...seriously! But, some brain cells have been lost forever, that's all I'm trying to say.
So now I must address these next questions concerning the future of this blog. What if I die before I post another blog? Then, this is it. You're reading my final blog. Congrats!!! What if I don't die, will I continue blogging? Well, I suppose I could, I mean, do you really want me to? Obviously, I'm getting readers from across the land, but not many comments. I would like more comments!!! I say we make a deal, which'll be contingent on me surviving the next 15 hours and actually turning 25. The deal is: I will continue blogging, as long as YOU, my readers, start commenting more!!! Sounds like a decent give/take deal to me.
I guess that'll do it for today, until next time...maybe!
P.S. Row row row your boat, gently down the stream, merrily merrily merrily merrily, life is but a dream. Bueller...
If the vision of "24" does in fact hold any water, then I will either cease living within the next 15 hours or live forever. I must also point out that ironically, this is my 24th blog posting since beginning this blogging experiment. Sort of sounding like the movie "The Number 23" only it's my real life version and its called "The Number 24."
I'm sure if I spent enough time on it, I could come up with at least 24 things that ironically add up to or equal 24 regarding my life at this point in time. But, I really don't have any desire to do that this evening.
As for me dying, frankly, I feel great and have made no plans on kicking the bucket. In fact, I've made several plans for this upcoming weekend on into the next few weeks and even months. Not that that changes fate by any means, but it's worth a shot. And to live forever, I can't even begin to imagine...
Maybe "24" has a completely different meaning than the 2 options (eternal life or eternal death) I saw within the vision. Or maybe, just maybe, the vision was/is complete and utter bullshit. Either way, I can't help but wonder, what if? I mean, who really knows? What if I made this whole thing up? To be perfectly honest, I can't remember if I was just daydreaming one day and created the legend of 24 or if it actually came to me in my sleep. Shit, it's been like 17 years since the initial thought entered my brain. And I've had quite a few alcoholic beverages since then. No drugs though. Never really got into the drugs. Well, besides pretending to smoke occasionally to look cool; and I never inhaled...seriously! But, some brain cells have been lost forever, that's all I'm trying to say.
So now I must address these next questions concerning the future of this blog. What if I die before I post another blog? Then, this is it. You're reading my final blog. Congrats!!! What if I don't die, will I continue blogging? Well, I suppose I could, I mean, do you really want me to? Obviously, I'm getting readers from across the land, but not many comments. I would like more comments!!! I say we make a deal, which'll be contingent on me surviving the next 15 hours and actually turning 25. The deal is: I will continue blogging, as long as YOU, my readers, start commenting more!!! Sounds like a decent give/take deal to me.
I guess that'll do it for today, until next time...maybe!
P.S. Row row row your boat, gently down the stream, merrily merrily merrily merrily, life is but a dream. Bueller...
Monday, October 13, 2008
This day in history...(October 15th edition)
So...I'm still here.
I'm beginning to become concerned that I may just live beyond the age of 24. After all, I've only got something like 38 hours left before I officially turn 25. I know, it only takes a split second to die, but we're really cutting it close here.
So let me tell you a little about October 15 and why that day in history is so important!
Lets start way back in 1789. The first presidential tour began, featuring George Washington. 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte is exiled on the island of St. Helena. 1860, 11-year old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln and tells him to grow a beard. 1866, a great fire in Quebec destroys 2,500 homes. 1874, child labor laws take 12-year old children out of the work force. 1877, the 45th congress convenes. 1878, Edison Electric Company beginsoperations. 1880, the Koln Cathedral was completed, 633 years after its' construction began. 1881, the first American fishing magazine, American Angler, was published. 1914, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) was founded. 1917, the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Giants, 4 games to 2 in the 14th World Series. 1919, 14 horses begin a 300 mile race from Vermont to Massachusetts for a $1,000 grand prize. 1921, author of the Godfather, Mario Puzo was born. 1923, the New York Yankees win their first ever World Series against the New York Giants, 4 games to 2. 1924, President Coolidge declares the Statue of Liberty a national monument. Also in 1924, CEO of Chrysler, Lee Iacocca was born. 1925, Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Senators, 4 games to 3 in the 22nd World Series. 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and lose to the New York Giants, 56-0. 1935, NHL's St. Louis Eagles fold. 1939, LaGuardia Airport opens in New York City. 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 3 in the 43rd World Series. 1949, Billy Graham begins his ministry. 1951, the show "I Love Lucy" debuts on CBS. 1953, Tito Jackson, Michael's brother, was born. 1955, actress Tanya Roberts from That '70s Show, who played Donna's mom, was born. 1958, U.S.S.R. performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya. 1964, the New York Yankees appear in 14 of the last 16 World Series, and win 9 of them, however, this 61st World Series, the Yankees lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. Also in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. 1965, the Dodgers beat the Twins in game 7 of the 62nd World Series. 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson signs a bill creating the Department of Transportation (DOT). 1969, Oriole's manager, Earl Weaver is the first manager to be ejected from a World Series game. Also in 1969, actress Vanessa Marcil was born. 1970, a Russian passenger flight is hijacked to Turkey. Also in 1970, Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnatti Reds, 4 games to 1 in the 67th World Series. 1975, American singer Genuwine is born. 1974, Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings have the first ever NHL tie, 1-1. 1977, runner Don Ritchie sets a world record by running 100 miles in 11 hours, 30 mins, 51 seconds. 1978, U.S.S.R. performs a nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk. 1979, the New York Knicks retire the second number in team history, #10, Walt Frazier. Also in 1979, the first Monday Night Football game from New York City, features the New York Jets beating the Minnesota Vikings 14-7 in Shea Stadium. 1983, the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs combine for the fastest 5 goals in history; an 84 second time span. That's a goal roughly every 16 seconds. Also in 1983, I was born. 1984, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Information Act passes. 1985, swimmer Shelley Taylor of Australia makes the fastest swim around Manhattan Island, doing it in 6 hours, 12 minutes, 29 seconds. Also in 1985, NASA shuttle Columbia carries SpaceLab into orbit. 1989, Wayne Gretzky passes up Gordie Howe as the NHL's all time top scorer. Also in 1989, Billy Graham is given the 1,900th star on Hollywood Blvd. 1990, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. 1992, Howard Stern's radio show begins broadcasting on WLUP-AM in Chicago. 1993, Nelson Mandela is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Also in 1993, Amstel brewery produces its 1,000,000,000th (one billionth) bottle of beer. 1995, the Carolina Panthers win their first game ever beating the New York Jets 26-15. Also in 1995, Annika Sorenstam wins the LPGA World Championship of Women's Golf. 1997, the United States launch nuclear powered Cassini towards the planet Saturn. Also in 1997, a New York jury awards boxer Mitch Green $45,000 in a civil lawsuit against Mike Tyson, for a street brawl in 1988. 2005, Qinghai-Tibet Railway is completed in China. And a bunch of other shit happened on this day throughout the years, the above are just a few key things I felt like publishing. Oh yeah and October 15th is also Global Handwashing Day! So whether I die or not, wash your fucking hands this Wednesday!!!
Until next time...
I'm beginning to become concerned that I may just live beyond the age of 24. After all, I've only got something like 38 hours left before I officially turn 25. I know, it only takes a split second to die, but we're really cutting it close here.
So let me tell you a little about October 15 and why that day in history is so important!
Lets start way back in 1789. The first presidential tour began, featuring George Washington. 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte is exiled on the island of St. Helena. 1860, 11-year old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln and tells him to grow a beard. 1866, a great fire in Quebec destroys 2,500 homes. 1874, child labor laws take 12-year old children out of the work force. 1877, the 45th congress convenes. 1878, Edison Electric Company beginsoperations. 1880, the Koln Cathedral was completed, 633 years after its' construction began. 1881, the first American fishing magazine, American Angler, was published. 1914, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) was founded. 1917, the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Giants, 4 games to 2 in the 14th World Series. 1919, 14 horses begin a 300 mile race from Vermont to Massachusetts for a $1,000 grand prize. 1921, author of the Godfather, Mario Puzo was born. 1923, the New York Yankees win their first ever World Series against the New York Giants, 4 games to 2. 1924, President Coolidge declares the Statue of Liberty a national monument. Also in 1924, CEO of Chrysler, Lee Iacocca was born. 1925, Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Senators, 4 games to 3 in the 22nd World Series. 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and lose to the New York Giants, 56-0. 1935, NHL's St. Louis Eagles fold. 1939, LaGuardia Airport opens in New York City. 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 3 in the 43rd World Series. 1949, Billy Graham begins his ministry. 1951, the show "I Love Lucy" debuts on CBS. 1953, Tito Jackson, Michael's brother, was born. 1955, actress Tanya Roberts from That '70s Show, who played Donna's mom, was born. 1958, U.S.S.R. performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya. 1964, the New York Yankees appear in 14 of the last 16 World Series, and win 9 of them, however, this 61st World Series, the Yankees lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. Also in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. 1965, the Dodgers beat the Twins in game 7 of the 62nd World Series. 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson signs a bill creating the Department of Transportation (DOT). 1969, Oriole's manager, Earl Weaver is the first manager to be ejected from a World Series game. Also in 1969, actress Vanessa Marcil was born. 1970, a Russian passenger flight is hijacked to Turkey. Also in 1970, Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnatti Reds, 4 games to 1 in the 67th World Series. 1975, American singer Genuwine is born. 1974, Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings have the first ever NHL tie, 1-1. 1977, runner Don Ritchie sets a world record by running 100 miles in 11 hours, 30 mins, 51 seconds. 1978, U.S.S.R. performs a nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk. 1979, the New York Knicks retire the second number in team history, #10, Walt Frazier. Also in 1979, the first Monday Night Football game from New York City, features the New York Jets beating the Minnesota Vikings 14-7 in Shea Stadium. 1983, the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs combine for the fastest 5 goals in history; an 84 second time span. That's a goal roughly every 16 seconds. Also in 1983, I was born. 1984, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Information Act passes. 1985, swimmer Shelley Taylor of Australia makes the fastest swim around Manhattan Island, doing it in 6 hours, 12 minutes, 29 seconds. Also in 1985, NASA shuttle Columbia carries SpaceLab into orbit. 1989, Wayne Gretzky passes up Gordie Howe as the NHL's all time top scorer. Also in 1989, Billy Graham is given the 1,900th star on Hollywood Blvd. 1990, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. 1992, Howard Stern's radio show begins broadcasting on WLUP-AM in Chicago. 1993, Nelson Mandela is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Also in 1993, Amstel brewery produces its 1,000,000,000th (one billionth) bottle of beer. 1995, the Carolina Panthers win their first game ever beating the New York Jets 26-15. Also in 1995, Annika Sorenstam wins the LPGA World Championship of Women's Golf. 1997, the United States launch nuclear powered Cassini towards the planet Saturn. Also in 1997, a New York jury awards boxer Mitch Green $45,000 in a civil lawsuit against Mike Tyson, for a street brawl in 1988. 2005, Qinghai-Tibet Railway is completed in China. And a bunch of other shit happened on this day throughout the years, the above are just a few key things I felt like publishing. Oh yeah and October 15th is also Global Handwashing Day! So whether I die or not, wash your fucking hands this Wednesday!!!
Until next time...
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