Thursday, July 31
McGov, thought you'd enjoy hearing about this. He's a farmhand, so thats about as blue collar as you can get.
tyson baited again.
"After this interview I'll probably look back and say, 'Damn, why didn't I rape that Greta Van Whatever bitch, too,' " Tyson continued. "That woulda' been funny, raping that Greta lady while she tried to ask me those stupid questions. I mean, yeah, um, raping everyone from my life is all I think about."
...or not.
"After this interview I'll probably look back and say, 'Damn, why didn't I rape that Greta Van Whatever bitch, too,' " Tyson continued. "That woulda' been funny, raping that Greta lady while she tried to ask me those stupid questions. I mean, yeah, um, raping everyone from my life is all I think about."
...or not.
Wednesday, July 30
Banjo the clown. You've waited long enough.
I think we're getting close on a site design. Put feedback on the latest in the comments of this post. I have the old version saved as well, but that baby blue was killing my eyes.
I heard about the star wars kid before, I'd just never bothered to watch the movies. Huge mistake. The original can be seen here. Then check out what someone did to it. I've watched it three times straight now. They have more versions in the "videos" section.
Leetch is back with the Rangers. I'll be spending much of the rest of my day saying "I told you so" on various message boards.
At least he's stereotyping his own. But is it a stereotype if it is accurate? hmmmm? Actual front page link name: Traffic Tips for Koreans......I shit you not.
Damn.
Wait for it... wait for it... the guy in the red shirt halfway through has redeemed all non-blacks everywhere.
Damn.
Damn.
Tuesday, July 29
Ass. I can't figure anything out.
Okay, the "archives" link at the bottom of the page works now, but I haven't been able to get rid of the archive box on the right hand side of the screen yet. McGovern says we need to widen the main column, and he's right. The colors have to be changed too, but that's easy enough. I've got the original HTML template saved, so let me know if we should change it back, or if you have other suggestions. Let me know what colors wouldn't be an eyesore. That's what the comment section is for.
Okay, the "archives" link at the bottom of the page works now, but I haven't been able to get rid of the archive box on the right hand side of the screen yet. McGovern says we need to widen the main column, and he's right. The colors have to be changed too, but that's easy enough. I've got the original HTML template saved, so let me know if we should change it back, or if you have other suggestions. Let me know what colors wouldn't be an eyesore. That's what the comment section is for.
Yeah, motherfucker! Comments thanks to Haloscan.com. I can't seem to get them to appear below the posts yet, but it's a start.
If you thought it started and ended with the Freemont Troll, you were wrong. In fact, RoadsideAmerica is filled with dozens of the oddest damn attractions you can find.
"I visited Barney Smith, famed Texas toilet seat artist, in early January 2002. His museum collection now encompasses 612 seats and he shows no signs of slowing down, even though he is rapidly closing in on 81 years of age."
"I visited Barney Smith, famed Texas toilet seat artist, in early January 2002. His museum collection now encompasses 612 seats and he shows no signs of slowing down, even though he is rapidly closing in on 81 years of age."
Tonight's television: We missed the Battle of The Bridges, but we can make up for it tonight with the SportsCenter Behind the Scenes Special.
By the way, I'm working on allowing us to post comments (like spofi), so that we don't have to post Edits. That way we won't have to make a whole new post just to point out stuff like the fact that the original words to the Redskins fightsong were "Scalp 'em, swamp 'em, We will take 'em big score". Anyway, it will probably take a while, so I'll have to work on it from home.
McGovern Edit: I think the pic looks good there ----> Do you?
NINJA:: The Dukes looks cool.
Linquist Edit: Yeeeeeeehaaaw!
McGovern Edit: I think the pic looks good there ----> Do you?
NINJA:: The Dukes looks cool.
Linquist Edit: Yeeeeeeehaaaw!
This week's Comedy Goldmine is really really funny in a way that will make you feel a little bit bad about yourself.
"The name was meant very, very positively."
Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.!
Run or pass and score -- we want a lot more! Beat 'em, Swamp 'em, Touchdown! -- Let the points soar!
Fight on, fight on, 'Til you have won, Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah!
Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.
The fightsong of the bravest bunch of football players on the planet, as performed by the oldest marching band in the NFL.
Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.!
Run or pass and score -- we want a lot more! Beat 'em, Swamp 'em, Touchdown! -- Let the points soar!
Fight on, fight on, 'Til you have won, Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah!
Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.
The fightsong of the bravest bunch of football players on the planet, as performed by the oldest marching band in the NFL.
"Now, 55 years after a group of scholars began composing the authoritative dictionary of Sanskrit, the long-dead language of India's ancient glory, they are almost done — with the first letter."
Linquist Edit: In any other country the whole thing would have been finished in ten years.
Linquist Edit: In any other country the whole thing would have been finished in ten years.
This is a whole lotta of, "What the fuck?" but it's still fun. (Read the post too.)
Linquist Edit: You seriously need a fucking job, dude.
Linquist Edit: You seriously need a fucking job, dude.
Monday, July 28
More than you ever wanted to know anout Bibendum, a.k.a. the Michelin Man. I don't think they mention why he's not black, though. Anyway, the history is weird enough to have a look through.
Be sure to check out the last section, entitled "The One and Only Bibendum". Here's a quote:
Finally, during that era, Bibendum was often seen in fours (and even twenties) in order to give a lending hand or just to express how happy he was. Yet whether he appears alone or as one of many, it has always been known that there is one, and only one real Bibendum!
In his capacity as a world citizen, you can be quite sure that Bibendum will know how to spread himself around, as the poet says "everyone has a share of him and all of us own all of him".
There's something hilariously bizarre about it that reminds me of adults trying to teach kids about God.
Be sure to check out the last section, entitled "The One and Only Bibendum". Here's a quote:
Finally, during that era, Bibendum was often seen in fours (and even twenties) in order to give a lending hand or just to express how happy he was. Yet whether he appears alone or as one of many, it has always been known that there is one, and only one real Bibendum!
In his capacity as a world citizen, you can be quite sure that Bibendum will know how to spread himself around, as the poet says "everyone has a share of him and all of us own all of him".
There's something hilariously bizarre about it that reminds me of adults trying to teach kids about God.
tonight at 8...on abc....tiger and ernie vs. phil and sergio......its like seasame street vs. miami beach.
be there...and ill buy beers tonight....i think i have enuf funds to eat til friday....
be there...and ill buy beers tonight....i think i have enuf funds to eat til friday....
The good side of the anti-globalization stance
This is probably the most cringe-inducing true story I've ever read. It's pretty much proof that there is no God.
NINJA:: this reminds me of the maxim article from a few years back about spending some time in a Thai prison....being woken up in the middle of the night by wails of complete agony, but locked in a separate cell and unable to help....finally getting a guard to let you help the screaming inmate, only to discover a large bulbous protusion on the side of his neck, that burst forth with roaches as soon as the skin was sliced to relieve the pressure of the undulating mass. Oh yeah, they grew roaches for eating in prison too, so I guess the roaches we looking to get even with this guy....
NINJA:: this reminds me of the maxim article from a few years back about spending some time in a Thai prison....being woken up in the middle of the night by wails of complete agony, but locked in a separate cell and unable to help....finally getting a guard to let you help the screaming inmate, only to discover a large bulbous protusion on the side of his neck, that burst forth with roaches as soon as the skin was sliced to relieve the pressure of the undulating mass. Oh yeah, they grew roaches for eating in prison too, so I guess the roaches we looking to get even with this guy....
Sunday, July 27
Friday, July 25
Alabama - In any other state, this would surprise me. Well, maybe not Tennessee.
Well, I’m back. Things are starting to roll around, and summer is coming close to an end for us. But I’m pretty excited, because I recently signed a two-year deal with the Boston Bruins. It’s been a great summer because of that. They actually signed me only to write journals. I don’t really get to play with the team this year. I’m just going to write journals and not play. The only reason they kept me is because of my writing skills.
P.J.'s back, and he's rambling on about nothing already. I think this might be his best one yet.
P.J.'s back, and he's rambling on about nothing already. I think this might be his best one yet.
If Victor Davis ever gives a talk around here, I'm going. He's a history professor in California, will go toe to toe with anyone on the Greeks, has been featured on the History Channel a couple of times and writes crap that makes me feel good. Read it, not to debate, just to read, and note the postscript.
NINJA :: Mr.Davis makes some great points.
NINJA :: Mr.Davis makes some great points.
Chris Simon signed by the Rangers.
The Bruins just lost John Girard, a 23 year-old defenseman. Car accident. Rumors are that he'll be out for the season with a broken pelvis. The season hasn't even started and we're already getting injured.
"So you took my number as a tribute? That's kind of gay."
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Rummy, from the sound of it, I'm not so sure the Iraqi people were waiting for confirmation of their deaths. I think you're mistaking the Iraqi people for yourself.
Thursday, July 24
There is some seriously fucked up things going on in journalism these days.
(Second one is sort of related to the Canadian-Iranian photojournalist who died in an Iranian prison).
(Second one is sort of related to the Canadian-Iranian photojournalist who died in an Iranian prison).
Complete, total, absolute and unrefutable proof that 19% of Germans are conspiracy crazy.
Good and Bad - well, the story seems to have disappeared from nationalpost.com, but Chretien was pissed about the burial of the reporter who died in Iranian authority's custody. The embassador has been recalled to Canada for 'consulations'. The Iranians are saying we are over reacting.
Oh yeah, keyword: weapons programs. Don't you try and throw the game too.
McGovern Edit: I don't get it. ?.
Ninja edit : see below
Oh yeah, keyword: weapons programs. Don't you try and throw the game too.
McGovern Edit: I don't get it. ?.
Ninja edit : see below
Here's something from the NHL (and the wider world of sports) that bugs me. Robert Lang signs a contract last year. In one year, the general manager suddenly figures out that he can't afford Robert Lang.
I'm no CEO, but can you really look at your books, sign Lang and within twelve months suddenly realize this is going to break you? If so, you need to be fired. Of course, I know McPhee from my days in DC and he should have been fired a long time ago.
I'm no CEO, but can you really look at your books, sign Lang and within twelve months suddenly realize this is going to break you? If so, you need to be fired. Of course, I know McPhee from my days in DC and he should have been fired a long time ago.
Can anyone figure out how to post pictures in here?
Linquist Edit:
One of the most often asked questions in Blogger Discuss is "how do I add images to my blog on Blog*Spot?" The biggest problem is that you have to find a host for your images who is willing to allow them to be delivered to a web page on another server. Between the general end of free anything and so many people wanting to post pictures on ebay and hotornot, there are very few free hosts who will allow offsite linking of images, and those that do today may not tomorrow. The best solution is probably to move out of Blog*Spot, but lots of people don't want to hear about anything that involves FTP. If your ISP gives you free webspace, chances are fairly good that they allow offsite linking. You can find out whether a host will work with Blog*Spot by signing up, transfering an image, and then including it in a post, but clicking "Post" rather than "Post & Publish". If the image shows up in the bottom frame, it should show up on your blog as well (be sure to clear your cache ("Delete Temporary Internet files" in IE-speak) if you viewed the image in your browser after you uploaded it).
From the FAQ
Linquist Edit:
One of the most often asked questions in Blogger Discuss is "how do I add images to my blog on Blog*Spot?" The biggest problem is that you have to find a host for your images who is willing to allow them to be delivered to a web page on another server. Between the general end of free anything and so many people wanting to post pictures on ebay and hotornot, there are very few free hosts who will allow offsite linking of images, and those that do today may not tomorrow. The best solution is probably to move out of Blog*Spot, but lots of people don't want to hear about anything that involves FTP. If your ISP gives you free webspace, chances are fairly good that they allow offsite linking. You can find out whether a host will work with Blog*Spot by signing up, transfering an image, and then including it in a post, but clicking "Post" rather than "Post & Publish". If the image shows up in the bottom frame, it should show up on your blog as well (be sure to clear your cache ("Delete Temporary Internet files" in IE-speak) if you viewed the image in your browser after you uploaded it).
From the FAQ
Wednesday, July 23
"Earlier today, I ordered America's armed forces to strike military and security targets in Iraq. They are joined by British forces. Their mission is to attack Iraq's nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons programs and its military capacity to threaten its neighbors." - Bill Clinton
Ninja edit : See keyword above. The debate is about actual weapons, not weapons programs.
Ninja edit : See keyword above. The debate is about actual weapons, not weapons programs.
Hey Bill, shut your trap! This isn't just missing a call, its throwing the game.
if 3 is back, what the hell is 4 then?!
.....a spokesman for the RIAA, said the association was "disappointed that these universities have chosen to litigate this and thus deny us and other copyright holders the rights so clearly granted by Congress."
Suck it you piracy hating scumball. I hate the RIAA.
Suck it you piracy hating scumball. I hate the RIAA.
neil, be careful
Yip-pee!!!! Is that a scientific term?
Tuesday, July 22
Al Roker's show is on TLC right now. And it's really damn compelling (on weed). Seriously though, I can't stop watching. They did a piece on some sort of super incredible pizza place. It's in midtown and I'm going (on weed) as soon as I get a job. Then they profiled the guy who runs the site taquitos.net. I guess the site name comes from a brand of microwaveable Burritos or something that the guy had a passion for. He started the site and started talking about these things and got rolling. Now it's a site about all sorts of junk food and junk food related information. And he has a thing with chips. Roker told me the guy has become something of an authority on chips. He gets calls from companies, free samples and all that garbage. In explaining how this came about, Taquito-guy said, "I eat chips. I like chips. I eat them all the time".
Check out...
The FAQs.
Snacking with the Simpsons.
The photos (they have the Pope blessing a bag of Cheetos).
Potato snack mascots
Al Roker just came back from commmercials with the words, "When I think pork... ". Awesome television.
Check out...
The FAQs.
Snacking with the Simpsons.
The photos (they have the Pope blessing a bag of Cheetos).
Potato snack mascots
Al Roker just came back from commmercials with the words, "When I think pork... ". Awesome television.
I know you guys aren't huge on this sort of thing, but just open a few of these up. It's achewood, that comic strip I mentioned in my interview. If nothing else, be sure to check out the "Okay seriously" one, "In the Dumper", and "AIDS Joke".
Course I been drinkin'! Drinkin' is...
Chinese
God and Weed
New Husband New Husband 2
Japanese Girlfriend
A ticket I never get
Okay seriously if you don't laugh at this one there's something wrong with you
I can totally sympathize
Subway Ad Subway Ad 2 Subway Ad 3
That's not chicken Chicken 2
Jail time
Murder Theory
Good Insult
In the Dumper
Crank Calling Cartoon Characters 2 3
A Cold Truth about Smoking Pot
Japanese Marketing
AIDS joke
Course I been drinkin'! Drinkin' is...
Chinese
God and Weed
New Husband New Husband 2
Japanese Girlfriend
A ticket I never get
Okay seriously if you don't laugh at this one there's something wrong with you
I can totally sympathize
Subway Ad Subway Ad 2 Subway Ad 3
That's not chicken Chicken 2
Jail time
Murder Theory
Good Insult
In the Dumper
Crank Calling Cartoon Characters 2 3
A Cold Truth about Smoking Pot
Japanese Marketing
AIDS joke
These are grainy and bad. The plays aren't all that great either, but they do give you an idea of why folks are talking about Freddy Adu.
Not for Babies. Why didn't I think of this?
I still haven't gotten my arms around the story, but here's more on the CIA/husband/wife/outing thing. It has the benefit of being Krugman-free.
I'm pretty sure I can get a new food review published at McSweeneys. You guys should give it a shot too.
Doh! This woman needs to be fired. Of course, she says she was just trying to help the good polpe of California.
"I predict that in the years ahead Enron, not Sept. 11, will come to be seen as the greater turning point in U.S. society." - Paul Krugman.
Simply put, I don't place any worth on anything he writes.
Simply put, I don't place any worth on anything he writes.
Ok, question. Go to the bottom of this op ed. The last three paragraphs talk about revealing the indentity of a CIA covert operative. Do you know anything about the legality/truth/consequences of such an act? I find this kind of disturbing. I'm also confused why a CIA covert operative would pick her husband for the job, and would be given a say about who goes to do the job.
These fools need to take a trip to Jersey City if they hope to find the best burger around.
Monday, July 21
The schedule is out and the first game of the year features the Boston Bruins. Ok, it really features the crappy defending Stanely Cup champs, but Boston will play in the game. I put my early money on Glen Murray for first goal of the 03/04 NHL season.
As for the Rangers, they start with two games on the road, followed by six home games. I haven't done any of the figuring, but for some reason I'd wager that the Rangers will have played six more games than everyone else by early December and will have to battle uphill in the spring.
As for the Rangers, they start with two games on the road, followed by six home games. I haven't done any of the figuring, but for some reason I'd wager that the Rangers will have played six more games than everyone else by early December and will have to battle uphill in the spring.
"Most of my friends are alcoholics. I say this without judgment or emotion, simply as a fact."
Hey Jackass, everyone's waiting.
Sunday, July 20
Friday, July 18
This is a start, but that red line really needs to go.
Here's that crazy-ass lacrosse-type goal scored by that kid fom Michigan. Bet you can't watch it just once.
Thursday, July 17
Not sure why, but I never get tired of Jeff K.
I haven't been posting today because I was wasted last night and slept in. Once I awoke, I avoided all areas of the house where I could possibly see or hear anything about the Tour De France, not wanting to ruin the event by knowing its outcome. So, I did all that and watched an unexciting stage and now I'm on the computer. And I'm still in a measurable amount of pain.
What the good-god-damned-fuck is going on with polpe?
What the good-god-damned-fuck is going on with polpe?
Follow up on the health of our ocean eco-system....surprise, its not good: a drop of 20% in 30 years of coral cover in the Carribean.
where are you guys today.....i'm filling up the page with a bunch of crap....i need some help in distracting me from my work....i'm highly disappointed thus far today.
The toys parents give kids these days. Its a disgrace.
Uh, Mr.Bush sir, uh, do you have a minute? I have a good argument for war right here. I know. I know. It's spelled with an 'n' rather than a 'q', but really, what's the difference?
Well, I'm glad they admitted to it after refusing to let the Cdn government help with the investigation (red flag). These repressive fuckers have to go down. N.Korea is just plain insane, but these pricks, well. I'm starting to build the case today.
Well, I'm glad they admitted to it after refusing to let the Cdn government help with the investigation (red flag). These repressive fuckers have to go down. N.Korea is just plain insane, but these pricks, well. I'm starting to build the case today.
I really have to stop posting one-liners. Its the only way I've been able to post regularly at work, but its gotta be annoying as hell for y'all.
Continuing from the rashly posted Stryker case, I was hoping for something more reminscient of my G.I.JOE youth, but in reality is more streets of Belfast.
Continuing from the rashly posted Stryker case, I was hoping for something more reminscient of my G.I.JOE youth, but in reality is more streets of Belfast.
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Det. Stryker soon to be on the case.
Wednesday, July 16
SARS - Real Ultimate Power!
Boingboing.net is like metafilter without so many nerds.
Stupid gay hockey mascots! I'm kind of surprised that the Rangers don't have one.
Lessons for Blayney. Ha ha ha.
Finally, the long awaited answer to 'what its like to be a weed.'
there was coup today. damn terrorists.
....my search also turned up this.
Nice! I knew it was a word. I just knew it. Stupid "virate"! Polpe got to learns to talk more clearly.
Fuck man, I think the whale was asking for it.
Will the real gay Don Miller please stand up.
I've been trying to figure out a better word than "pantheon" in order to describe us. I suppose this makes absolutely no difference because we could probably just refer to us as "us" and not offend anyone.
Anyway, I started thinking about this because to me "pantheon" comes with at least a few more than three. The technical definition just says it's "a group" and a group can be made of three, but alas I was not satisfied. Then I rememebered something from somewhere, but I couldn't spell it. (Tri-um-bret is what it sorta sounds like, maybe). For the record, this happens much more frequently than you can possibly imagine. I blame the books.
So, in the end I turned where I always turn and decided we're a lot more like the the folks in the State of Hor, except we aren't brothers (literally I've presumed), none of us are named after tents, and I doubt any of us know Parrot, Magpie or Crow.
I call Black Tent King.
JP McGovern
Dr. of Some Serious Knowledge, G.
Anyway, I started thinking about this because to me "pantheon" comes with at least a few more than three. The technical definition just says it's "a group" and a group can be made of three, but alas I was not satisfied. Then I rememebered something from somewhere, but I couldn't spell it. (Tri-um-bret is what it sorta sounds like, maybe). For the record, this happens much more frequently than you can possibly imagine. I blame the books.
So, in the end I turned where I always turn and decided we're a lot more like the the folks in the State of Hor, except we aren't brothers (literally I've presumed), none of us are named after tents, and I doubt any of us know Parrot, Magpie or Crow.
I call Black Tent King.
JP McGovern
Dr. of Some Serious Knowledge, G.
Oh sweet shit fuck, this is just too good to be true. Please, please, please let this happen.
And hey, ninja pants, I've been a fan of that putz for some time. Lay off the dope.
Anyone know how to fucking put pictures up on this fucking site. Fuck man, I can't figure this fucking shit out. Crap balls.
Anyone know how to fucking put pictures up on this fucking site. Fuck man, I can't figure this fucking shit out. Crap balls.
Tuesday, July 15
Seriously funny stuff.
I'm pretty sure one of the pantheon of three is not a fan of this guy, but he's really been impressing me with his even handed journalism of late.
Follow up to the Google Gag
Glen Sather (NYR) used to play for Harry Sinden (BOS). Is that common knowledge?
Oh yeah, they found the language gene.
1) Go to www.google.com
2) Type in (but don't hit return): "weapons of mass destruction"
3) Hit the "I'm feeling lucky" button, instead of the normal "Google
search" button
4) Read what appears to be a normal error message carefully
2) Type in (but don't hit return): "weapons of mass destruction"
3) Hit the "I'm feeling lucky" button, instead of the normal "Google
search" button
4) Read what appears to be a normal error message carefully
You’ll have to ignore me while I stubbornly continue to track the rebirth of my New York Mets. Yesterday, the Mets traded the rejuvenated Jeremy Burnitz to the Dodgers for three minor leaguers and some cash. The players they got back aren’t top-flight prospects, but they don’t look like scrubs either.
Infielder Victor Diaz was last summer's rookie-level Gulf Coast League batting champion. This year he’s continued the charge at the AA ball level. Selected to the All-Star Team, he went out and put up an MVP performance.
Joselo Diaz and Kole Strayhorn are both right-handed pitchers, acting as relievers in the Dodgers system. I can’t find much on Joselo, just a few stat lines that show quality, though erratic performances. Strayhorn appears to be more highly touted. I guess a 98 mph fastball will do that for you. He’s been closing games at the AA level this year and seems to have grown comfortable with the role.
All-in-all getting these guys for Burnie seems like a good move. Burnitz is a free agent at year’s end so really it’s these guys for three months of JB.
Infielder Victor Diaz was last summer's rookie-level Gulf Coast League batting champion. This year he’s continued the charge at the AA ball level. Selected to the All-Star Team, he went out and put up an MVP performance.
Joselo Diaz and Kole Strayhorn are both right-handed pitchers, acting as relievers in the Dodgers system. I can’t find much on Joselo, just a few stat lines that show quality, though erratic performances. Strayhorn appears to be more highly touted. I guess a 98 mph fastball will do that for you. He’s been closing games at the AA level this year and seems to have grown comfortable with the role.
All-in-all getting these guys for Burnie seems like a good move. Burnitz is a free agent at year’s end so really it’s these guys for three months of JB.
...and this is a mistake. though the government is in a win/win situation, its still a loss.
Who needs the Yukon and PEI anyways?! Or maybe this map maker is just thinking ahead for the reshaped world of the future which is to include a sunken pennisula.
"It's the mirror image of the Iraq problem," one official said. "We spent years looking for evidence Iraq was lying when it said it didn't have a nuclear program. Now North Korea says it's about to go nuclear, and everyone is trying to figure out whether they've finally done it, or if it's the big lie." Somehow, I find the logic of this statement flawed, but I guess you have to check all the angles.
"It's the mirror image of the Iraq problem," one official said. "We spent years looking for evidence Iraq was lying when it said it didn't have a nuclear program. Now North Korea says it's about to go nuclear, and everyone is trying to figure out whether they've finally done it, or if it's the big lie." Somehow, I find the logic of this statement flawed, but I guess you have to check all the angles.
Monday, July 14
Godspeed, young shut-in! Tell your Mom I said hi. And don't be frightened of that big yellow thing in the sky - it's called "The Sun", and it's our friend. It makes the plants grow (those are those green things growing out of the floors outside your apartment).
On theme: Brian Leetch is God. Okay, so he probably isn't and there is really no reason to post this other than to say Larry Brooks is an idiotic boner. I wish TSN would refer to him directly rather than calling out the Post. No love lost for the Post mind you, I just think Larry Brooks is a retard and would like him fired. I can't think of the last time the man or his sources (a cat named Mitsy and the house plant in his kitchen) were right.
And for the love of all things holy, can something happen in the hockey/football world? I'm dying here.
Oh, and I'm off to the city soon, meeting mom for some dinner. Back in the evening sometime.
And for the love of all things holy, can something happen in the hockey/football world? I'm dying here.
Oh, and I'm off to the city soon, meeting mom for some dinner. Back in the evening sometime.
and to continue with the Judeo-Christian theme of the day.
HST, who art thou? Scary words from a scary time.
BabyInk.com. Be sure to check out the gallery.
Great, we've got competition here now. Retarded, inept competition most likely, but competition nonetheless. I'm pretty sure it's a sign that what we're doing here isn't cool anymore, if it ever was.
That second paragraph speaks volumes about AOL.
That second paragraph speaks volumes about AOL.
The soldiers say they're thirsty, but Rummy says they are too few. Who is one to believe in this emerging desert controversy?
Friday, July 11
This is just a FYI....a possible rare literary scoop for the dj mike fitness.
...but on to bigger and political things....this should get interesting. Could it be just an election lead-up ploy, or will an ugly international tariff battle ensue, and is it really necessary to rumble?
...but on to bigger and political things....this should get interesting. Could it be just an election lead-up ploy, or will an ugly international tariff battle ensue, and is it really necessary to rumble?
Leafs get meaner. And every Senators fan on the planet is already complaining. And every Senator on the planet is scared as hell.
Thursday, July 10
As I just explained to Mike, I have come to an interesting conclusion about quantum mechanics: I don't understand it at all because it is really, really difficult to understand. Things just don't work the same way down there (in the tiny world), as they do in our realm. For example, electrons may orbit (or maybe they don't, I can't understand that part) the nucleus of an atom, but when they jump from one orbit to another, they never occupy any space in between. “Impossible!” I declared, but then again, everything on that level is different and strange, as another example will illustrate.
The photon is a unique massless particle that carries an electromagnetic force. They are also referred to as “particles of light” or “energy balls” (huh-huh), but really I don’t get that part. What I do know is that they are strange. Of course everyone called Wolfgang Pauli strange when, back in 1925, he came up with an Exclusion Principle. All this little puppy said was that some subatomic particles in certain pairs, even when they are a long, long way from one another immediately “know” what’s going on with the other. Like I said, everyone thought he was kinda of crazy. Seventy years later a couple of schmucks in Geneva would prove him true.
These nerds sent one photon one way over a fiber-optic cable and its partner the other. At the end, each of the particles sent had a random chance of being counted or detected. What they discovered is that when one photon was detected at one end, its partner at the other would know it. And even at a distance of 7 miles, the two photons knew when the other was being counted.
Some geeks want to use this discovery to teleport Spock and Scotty, but they’re just fanciful losers. Most see the practical use coming in the field of cryptology, protecting codes, or at least allowing for folks to know when they’ve been broken. My vote is that we just use the knowledge to kill cats.
The photon is a unique massless particle that carries an electromagnetic force. They are also referred to as “particles of light” or “energy balls” (huh-huh), but really I don’t get that part. What I do know is that they are strange. Of course everyone called Wolfgang Pauli strange when, back in 1925, he came up with an Exclusion Principle. All this little puppy said was that some subatomic particles in certain pairs, even when they are a long, long way from one another immediately “know” what’s going on with the other. Like I said, everyone thought he was kinda of crazy. Seventy years later a couple of schmucks in Geneva would prove him true.
These nerds sent one photon one way over a fiber-optic cable and its partner the other. At the end, each of the particles sent had a random chance of being counted or detected. What they discovered is that when one photon was detected at one end, its partner at the other would know it. And even at a distance of 7 miles, the two photons knew when the other was being counted.
Some geeks want to use this discovery to teleport Spock and Scotty, but they’re just fanciful losers. Most see the practical use coming in the field of cryptology, protecting codes, or at least allowing for folks to know when they’ve been broken. My vote is that we just use the knowledge to kill cats.
Bruins d-man Don Sweeney signed with the Stars instead of accepting a position as assistant coach in Boston. Good for him (and I really mean that). But check out the comments from the TSN article about it.
You'd think the guy was Scott Fucking Stevens or something! Look, I like Don becuase he played for the Bruins for a long time, was smart and worked hard, and because people thought he was too small to play defense and he proved them wrong.
But here's the thing about Don Sweeney - he fucking sucks at hockey now. He's absolutely terrible. I mean it. It's like those idiots posting at TSN have never seen the guy play or something. It's not about the Bruins being cheap this time - Donny's time has expired. Quotes like "Great to hear. You can't replace a Hatcher, but Sweeney's solid. I've been a fan of his for years... "are completely off base. Sweeney was a defensive defenseman in his prime, but now he's just a liability.
I'll stop now.
You'd think the guy was Scott Fucking Stevens or something! Look, I like Don becuase he played for the Bruins for a long time, was smart and worked hard, and because people thought he was too small to play defense and he proved them wrong.
But here's the thing about Don Sweeney - he fucking sucks at hockey now. He's absolutely terrible. I mean it. It's like those idiots posting at TSN have never seen the guy play or something. It's not about the Bruins being cheap this time - Donny's time has expired. Quotes like "Great to hear. You can't replace a Hatcher, but Sweeney's solid. I've been a fan of his for years... "are completely off base. Sweeney was a defensive defenseman in his prime, but now he's just a liability.
I'll stop now.
Let's go find this guy and string him up. I mean, how self- defeating can one hacker be?
Canibus in the US Army. No shit.
Some cool stuff can be seen at Central Scouting's website. The design sucks ass, but the content is pretty interesting. USER NAME: public access PASSWORD: hockey2004
Not to make this a serious post, but this is an interesting change of stance by the Brits. Bush has softened his claims to say Iraq posed a threat, from we will find the weapons. I guess it was a matter of time before TB did the same.
Wednesday, July 9
I pee the light!
Two of my co-workers called me a jerk for laughing at this. C'mon, man, that's hilarious! (found on metafilter)
The greatest golfer who ever lived? "‘Let’s go to the bathroom to check’".
Dogs are better than cats.
Pete, No! Don't do it! You've made it this far, don't give in now!
Just 3 years till I take over the world!
Hey Ace! Nice work!
Tuesday, July 8
Want news on the Leafs? Call Tie.
You may not know it, but tomorrow marks an important day, especially if you're Iranian. It was on July 9th four years ago that a student uprising occurred "that has now matured and has begun to shake the foundations of the Islamic regime." Think Tiananmen Square, but with more staying power. To mark that event Andrew Sullivan suggested a while back that bloggers around the Internet devote some comments and links during this week to the cause of freedom in Iran. It seems many have already taken up the cause, so if you care to know what's going on in Iran, click, click and click to your hearts content. There are signs of promise, though there is a long way to go.
I'm thinking of going to Japan to see the world's largest amphibians. The object, of course, will be to catch one, kill it, and see what it tastes like. Chicken, probably.
Makes a great gift for college kids. I don't even have the words to explain how bad an idea that is.
The Man. Read this. It's long, but once you're done you should know for yourself that Patrick Ramsey is The Man. July 28th can't come soon enough.
Ancient chicks must've been pretty darned ugly or sculptors must've been pretty darned mean-spirited. Recent research suggests, Stonehenge is actually a giant cooter
Just so you know, I'm going to be away from Yokels for a while. I'm still checking it when I get home though, so don't queer it up while I'm gone, you fucking gaymos.
Monday, July 7
This might be a SportsFilter post, but I'll let someone else handle those duties. The level of stupidity required for a Portland Trailblazer, one previously arrested for drugs, to attempt to board a plane with drugs is beyond belief.
Here is a neat site I found while looking up the phrase "dollars to donuts" (which I changed and mis-used in an earlier post).
The National Post is on fire here at Yokels (and in emails that should have been posted on Yokels). This is a must read.
"(Wade) Belak may be the whitest human currently alive, albinos excepted."
"(Wade) Belak may be the whitest human currently alive, albinos excepted."
Companies that respond to "societal needs" will face problems if they don't still respond to "societal wants". Kraft may be taking a good step, if only to stem off idiotic litigation, but I'd wager cheese to cheese-steaks that their bottom line will be adversely affected by this. I may not make up a large majority of the consuming public (though I'm close), but when I see too much nutritional information on a packet, I move to the next item on the shelf. Words like "lean", "light" and "low-fat" are taboo in my cabinets. When purchased accidentally, these products are carefully segregated to avoid contaminating my fatty favorites (see burger recipe).
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking Kraft for offering alternatives. I just make no sense of any arguments that place any weight on food producers being to blame for my waistline… and this seems to be responding to those arguments, rather than something else.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking Kraft for offering alternatives. I just make no sense of any arguments that place any weight on food producers being to blame for my waistline… and this seems to be responding to those arguments, rather than something else.
The Best Yokel's Burgers Ever
- (per) One lb. ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- Two spoonfuls of mustard
- Two spoonfuls of Worcestershire sauce
- Two spoonfuls of horseradish
- Splash of beer
- Eight strips of bacon, crisped and chopped
Mix thoroughly. Form patties. Cook and add toppings as desired. Enjoy.
- (per) One lb. ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- Two spoonfuls of mustard
- Two spoonfuls of Worcestershire sauce
- Two spoonfuls of horseradish
- Splash of beer
- Eight strips of bacon, crisped and chopped
Mix thoroughly. Form patties. Cook and add toppings as desired. Enjoy.
Thursday, July 3
I too have now chimed in on the Samsonov thing. Anyone who isn't registered at hockeybird forums is gay. I'm looking at you, Mike (but not in a gay way, so don't get any ideas, queermo).
For the 4th --- Mike tied Tommy to his back, the Vietnamese (soldier) to his front, and swam out into the ocean. Over two hours later, the three were picked up by a rescue boat.
Well, here's goes nothing. For my first post, I have selected a fine article confirming my grossly under-verified speculations that the world is going to hell, in a rainstorm drought heatwave coldspell. So what to do now? Well, I'm thinking some elevated coastal property in B.C. might be a good idea. Come retirement time, I may have palm trees and bikini clad women running around 365.
Wednesday, July 2
Mike, to post here just follow these instructions. Click here. Log in. (Not long ago I sent you an email with a username and password). On the right side of the screen under the heading "Your Blogs" you should see a link for "Yokels". Click that. It will take you to a screen divided into two panes. In the top one, under the heading "New Post" you can type your text and create your links. There are handy link, bold and italic shortcut keys to help you out. When you're done, click the "Post & Publish" button at the upper right. Now, go back to Yokels, hit refresh and enjoy.
Neil, you should appreciate this --- For my first post over at the Hockeybird forums, I chose to defend the durability of one Sergei Samsonov.
I was glad to read about this. Watch your step Mr. Taylor.
I now have huge expectations for the 2012 Olympic Games. Vancouver won. I think this is a fantastic choice and I fully expect the BC'ers to put on a great show.
Tuesday, July 1
Glen Sather's coming back as the Rangers coach. Seems okay to me. No one else wanted it anyway.
In other hockey news, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Jeff Hackett to a two-year (one-year + one locked out year) deal. With this signing, Hackett becomes the immediate scapegoat for the Flyers' failed run at the 03/04 Cup. Dumbass.
In other hockey news, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Jeff Hackett to a two-year (one-year + one locked out year) deal. With this signing, Hackett becomes the immediate scapegoat for the Flyers' failed run at the 03/04 Cup. Dumbass.
Finally! The national do not call registry is up. It doesn't go into effect until October, but if you register now, they can't call you until Oct 1, 2008.
I'm sure it won't be the last NHL post today, but here is a quick late-night hockey round-up.
Stock is back in Boston. I'm psyched just for the journal. I'd imagine Neil is psyched. I'd even wager Stock is excited. Everyone is a winner (except Boston).
I first saw this one and my heart stopped beating. Leetch traded? Sweet shit, I need a new hockey team. But, it turns out this was a good move and it means nothing about #2's future with the Blueshirts. In fact, it's still widely believed that Leetch will be back on Broadway in the years to come. And Sather also netted the team someone many people are talking about as a quality back-up to Dunham. With goaltender Jussi Markkanen on board, the Rangers are free to let Blackburn get some serious time (50 games) in Hartford. I wouldn't complain about that.
The Rangers also re-upped with Dan LaCouture and Ronald Petrovicky. No all-stars here and that is exactly why I'm glad they got these guys back, especially LaCouture who, from what I saw, is solid in the corners and can kill a penalty with the best (or something) of them. Also coming back (tendered qualifying offers anyway) are Anson Carter, Tom Poti, and Kovalev.
Stock is back in Boston. I'm psyched just for the journal. I'd imagine Neil is psyched. I'd even wager Stock is excited. Everyone is a winner (except Boston).
I first saw this one and my heart stopped beating. Leetch traded? Sweet shit, I need a new hockey team. But, it turns out this was a good move and it means nothing about #2's future with the Blueshirts. In fact, it's still widely believed that Leetch will be back on Broadway in the years to come. And Sather also netted the team someone many people are talking about as a quality back-up to Dunham. With goaltender Jussi Markkanen on board, the Rangers are free to let Blackburn get some serious time (50 games) in Hartford. I wouldn't complain about that.
The Rangers also re-upped with Dan LaCouture and Ronald Petrovicky. No all-stars here and that is exactly why I'm glad they got these guys back, especially LaCouture who, from what I saw, is solid in the corners and can kill a penalty with the best (or something) of them. Also coming back (tendered qualifying offers anyway) are Anson Carter, Tom Poti, and Kovalev.
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