If this is their idea of health at the Exponent, I don't want it. I mean, seriously, who would let this picture go through. That guy just completed the Clarksburg 10-K, quite an accomplishment, but he has to be embarrassed by this picture. It's not even right. We did get a good laugh about it at work though...
GOAL: Instead of watching television every night, I will read at least a chapter of a book every night.
REALITY: Made it almost two weeks doing this while I was reading The DaVinci Code. Starting Testament and, well, it got boring and The Family Guy is on Comedy Central every night at 11:00 p.m. So, that was the end of that.
GOAL: Do something every night...or at least every Friday and Saturday.
REALITY: Well, I think I made it like a week of doing something every evening. I don't mean like going out all hours of the night...just something...like go to the driving range with someone or whatever. Yeah, didn't work out too well. Spent more time in front of the computer writing this blog and eating Ritz crackers out of the box. Man, those things are addictive.
GOAL: Travel to some baseball games out of the area.
REALITY: Haven't gone to a single game this season yet. Figure I'll be up to see the Pirates soon but had intended to see the Nationals and Yankees. Watching them on TV doesn't count.
GOAL: Go whitewater rafting.
REALITY: Hey, it's gonna happen. August 7th. I'll let you know how it went later...
Back in the mid to late 80s, wrestling was huge. I mean, HUGE. Hulk Hogan ruled the world and the WWF was everyone. Early morning cartoons, mid-day wrestling events...I watched wrestling at my great grandmothers every Sunday afternoon. It was a can't miss event. The first Wrestlemania was in 1985...amazing. And, like I said, Hulk Hogan was the catalyst for the entire thing...he was on top of the world with his "Take your vitamins and say your prayers" schtick.
I'll be the first to admit that, in their prime, I watched them Duke boys run from Boss Hogg and Roscoe P. Coltrane in the General Lee. And, I spent many a day watching that car get airborn...and then quickly cut to a commercial while still mid-air while the voice of Waylan Jennings built the drama, only to see them return and land safely...every single time. Frankly, I was a Dukes of Hazzard fan. Of course, I was only 8 then...so, I'm not sure I would be if it was on today.
Which, takes me to the new Dukes of Hazzard movie, which furthers my theory that Hollywood is out of movie ideas. Now, admittedly, I have no idea what's in the movie...but I do have a guess. With Sean Scott, Johnny Knoxville and Jessica Simpson, I'm guessing it's going to be a lot of trash. And, to further that opinion, the original Cooter just came forward and voiced his concerns about the movie.
“Basically, they trashed our show,” said Ben Jones, who played Cooter. “It’s one thing to do whatever movie they want to do, but to take a classic family show and do that is like taking ‘I Love Lucy’ and making her a crackhead or something.”
Hmmmm...well, I'm not sure about that Lucy comment but I can tell you this: If Cooter doesn't like the show, I don't either. So, I am hereby making it known that I will not see the new Dukes of Hazzard out of protest. Cooter and I shall stand proud and against this kind of smut.
It must be stopped before it is too late!
Huh? What did you say? It's not new? What do you mean? You mean, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory was a movie before? You're kidding me! Impossible. Why would someone do that? It was made in 1971...hmmm...well, I guess not so new then.
Author J.K. Rowling is obviously trying to recruit the people who read these books into a cult to worship Satan. (or Lucifer, Mephistopheles, Beelzebub, Belial, Hilary Clinton or, simply, The Devil). The Vatican had previously appeared to approve of the books, saying they helped children to understand the difference between good and evil. This clearly shows that Pope John Paul II was no saint...how could he approve of such a thing?
Per request: Tom Cruise has lost his mind. I mean, truly and absolutely lost his mind. To the point that it actually detracts from his movies. It's hard to even look at him because he has become so obsessed with his religion...SCIENTOLOGY.
Scientology...hmmmm...yeah. Here's the start of the story of Scientology:
75 million years ago, there was an alien galactic ruler named Xenu who was in charge of 76 planets in our sector of the galaxy, including planet Earth, whose name at that time was Teegeeack. All of the planets Xenu controlled were over-populated by, on average, 178 billion people. Social problems dictated that Xenu rid his sector of the galaxy of this overpopulation problem, so he developed a plan. Xenu sent out Tax Audit demands to all these billions of people.
As each one entered the audit centers for the income tax inspections, the people were seized, held down and injected with a mixture of alcohol and glycol, and frozen. Then, all 13.5 trillion of these frozen people were put into spaceships that looked exactly like DC8 airplanes, except that the spaceships had rocket engines instead of propellers. Xenu's entire fleet of DC8-like spaceships then flew to planet Earth, where the frozen people were dumped in and around volcanoes in the Canary Islands and the Hawaiian Islands. When Xenu's Air Force had finished dumping the bodies into the volcanoes, hydrogen bombs were dropped into the volcanoes and the frozen space aliens were destroyed.
And, well, it continues like this. If you'd like to read the rest of the story, go to: http://www.holysmoke.org/cos/scientology-lies-and-deceives.htm
Other Scientology beliefs:
Of course, as Tom ranted so eloquently to Matt Laurer, they oppose psychiatry and don't believe in depression or any psychological disorder and completely stand against any medication that might treat a perceived psychological disorder. Additional celebrities who practice Scientology include John Travolta and Kirstie Allie. Yet, somehow they're not nearly as disgusting as Tom because they don't go around trying to convert every person they meet.
So, Tom, keep your mouth shut. No one cares that you think you came from aliens. And no one cares that you don't like psychiatry. It has helped people...we can't say the same for you. No one cares what you have to say unless you're playing Maverick in Top Gun.
Le Baton de Soutien
or, for those less fluent, The Support Stick. Yes folks, The Support Stick can fix all your support issues. Computer malfunctioning, use the Support Stick. Keys stuck on a keyboard, Support Stick. User giving you lip...Support Stick. It does it all. Its compact design and light weight makes it easily transportable. Just its presence can keep support issues from arising.
If you have to deal with other humans on a regular basis, this is the tool for you. You can pick up Support Stick at most local markets or sports stores. Don't leave home without it.
I've talked about the Pirates before and my utter frustration towards them. They have a very loyal fan base and one of the most spectacular ballparks in baseball. The only field I've ever seen that rivals it is SBC Park in San Francisco and I would still take PNC over it. Anyway, on June 11, the Pirates defeated Tampa Bay 18-2 to improve their record to 30-30. Things were looking pretty promising...or so I thought. Since then, they have gone 6-16. In case you don't know, that's not good.
July 31st, a mere 3 + weeks away, is the Major League Baseball trading deadline. As the Pirates are now 36-46, and a mere 16.5 games back of St. Louis in the NL Central, it is obvious that leading up to the deadline, the Pirates will be looking to sell. In other words, they will be looking to dump the payroll so that McClatchy can further pad his wallet. Among those on the chopping block include Lawton, Redman, Wells and Mesa. Some players, like Mesa, have lobbied Pirates management to keep them in the 'Burgh, but don't be surprised to see them dealt before all is said and done.
But, instead of ranting and raving about how the losing seasons are going to continue well into the future, I read another article and decided use it instead. This is from a friend and I think it sums up the feeling on baseball completely...hopefully he doesn't sue me for stealing it:
It's the Fourth of July. A fun-filled holiday where America takes the day off and kicks back. Naturally, I watched baseball this afternoon: the Pirates hosted the Phillies at PNC Park. The Phillies decided to work during this sacred American holiday. Apparently the Pirates were as relaxed as I was, and were pounded by Phila to the tune of 12-1.
So I sat down to write a rant about the Pirates, but then I realized they just plain suck these days and there's not much else to say. But even though they lost, I would have much rather been at PNC to see it in person. Because Baseball is indeed America's pastime, and it's alive and well.
I caught some of the Washington Nationals game as well, and then read an inspiring article from ESPN.com. To sum it up, last Wednesday, the Nationals drew a crowd larger than any game last season when they were the Expos, except for the final game at Olympic stadium. Remember when that final game was played last year? The crowd in Montreal booed during the American National Anthem. Well, screw those bloody canucks, eh? Baseball is America's sport, and I can't help but place the Nationals as my new favorite team (minus the bumbling Pirates, of course).
Baseball isn't like any other sport. It's not just about the game, it's an experience. I was gazing longingly at my panoramic photograph of old Three Rivers Stadium, and was mentally comparing the scene with PNC Park. I was at Three Rivers at least six times, four for the Steelers and two for the Pirates. There is absolutely no comparison (as far as baseball is concerned- It was a perfect place for Rooney no-frills football). Football season only covers 17 weeks, so I'm always glued to the TV for every play. With baseball, there are over 100 games during the course of a season, and the slow pace of each game really lets you relax. You can talk with family and friends, and if you visit a place like PNC Park, it's a breathtaking view that is worth your ticket admission alone (since the Pirates will doubtful give you your money's worth).
So here's to you, baseball. The true pastime of this great country.
at started it. Maybe it was VH1 "I Love the '80s" shows. Regardless, '80s is big. And, today, I will take you to a site that is completed devoted to '80s t-shirts.
Some of the cool 80s bands there include Quiet Riot, Guns N Roses and Motley Crue. There's a lot of bands on there too that cross several decades like The Who and Blue Oyster Cult. The television shows and cartoons are also represented, like Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dukes of Hazzard.
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