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Here's my thing
Sunday August 24, 2008
As I enjoy the last day of my vacation, here's a few things that have piqued me as I've spent a few rainy days killing time on the 'puter:
Last week there were images of Paris Hilton all over the 'net flashing cleavage big enough to serve lunch on. Now she can't keep her dress from falling off. So I'm guessing it actually was a really good bra and not augmentation at work. Plus, what's up with that purse? Has she got her dog in there? Seriously, where do you put that when you go out, it needs it's own table.
Check out them Rays. Still in first place. I think they might have the best record in baseball again. Finding ways to win, guys coming off the IR when other teams are filling hospital wards. These guys look for real. They're getting dap from the press. Playoffs?! Don't laugh.
So Jody Foster is actually a lesbian? Was that ever actually "out" or am I just the last to hear about it? Anyway, looks like she's going to get slammed for a $25 million dollar palimony suit by her rejected lover of the last twelve years. You want all that equality in marriage and stuff, here's the downside. Enjoy.
R.I.P. Gene Upshaw. Died of cancer a couple of days after the news broke that he had it. That sucks. From Hall of Fame o-lineman of the vaunted Raiders to head of the NFLPA union, he had a hell of a career. Only thing I can't handle was him throwing retired players under the bus over pensions with the cruel dismissive, "They don't pay my salary." Only one hiccup in an amazing lifetime, but its a biggie.
Jennifer Aniston's agent still hasn't called me. Not sure what's up there, maybe my phone's turned off. Have to check on that.
Don't know who runs USA Track, but that guy/gal needs to be fired. Can't make baton passes?! Idiotic! They need a revamp like USA Basketball. BTW, ever see so many dropped batons in one Olympics? Bizarre.
Nastia Liukin is only 5'4" tall! Keep forgetting that when she's standing next to Shawn Johnson, who's only 4'9" tall! Like to see Nastia smile a bit more. Enjoy this stuff honey, it won't last forever.
Why are Jamaican runners so fast? And why only in sprints? They disappear over 200m. Wierd.
Both men's and women's marathons in the Olympics were won by runners who the announcers said were overextending themselves and would burn out. Hmmmm. Bad announcing or once-in-a-lifetime effort by the runners?
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Thursday August 21, 2008
Okay, let me get this straight:
Jennifer Aniston's agent is cold calling celebs trying to find her a date?
Are you kidding me?
Why am I not on this list? Granted I could only afford to take her out a couple of times before I was in bankrupcy court, but still . . .
Come on guys, I'm right here. Pick up the phone, I'm totally available!
Honestly, how much worse could I be than these last couple of losers she's gone out with? Try me, you might like me.
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Wednesday August 20, 2008
Honestly, I thought Anna Faris was smokin' hot as a blonde. As a brunette, she's heart stopping.
woof
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So mini-storm Fay has passed us by. Yesterday schools were closed, public offices were closed, they started folks at my post office one hour earlier to get them off the streets sooner (hah!), and they had voluntary evacuation of the gulf beaches.
So here's my thing -- this is why people die in REAL hurricanes!
We get a couple of clouds in the sky and everyone is claiming its armageddon! Local and national meteorologists are clammoring to be the first to claim a big storm so they can tout it in their ads, without taking into account the unnecessary panic it causes.
And when nothing happens, we get the "boy who cried wolf" syndrome. After repeated false alarms, it's no wonder folks are having hurricane parties and refusing to leave their homes when they get yet another hysterical, apocolyptic alert.
This was a weak ass storm from the get go. It downgraded to a tropical storm after it passed Haiti, and by the time it lumbered towards Florida, it was a disorganized mess. No eye, little to no structure, low winds and little rain. Even to the untrained eye, it was obviously no more threatening than the usual squals we get all the time here. And that's the crux of the matter.
Local and national media outlets are supposed to have some sense of public responsibility. Quit promoting panic to up your ratings and do the job you get paid for! People's lives are at stake!
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Tuesday August 19, 2008
Been out of town travelling, so apologies to the three of you who read this blog.
Here's my thing on the Olympics so far:
What I have not liked:
The taped delay broadcasts. I know it's a twelve hour time difference, but who cares? Show the stuff when it happens and as it is announced at the time. If you're old enough to remember the days of taped-delay broadcasts of the Indy 500, that is what this reminds me of. Announcers trying to sound all surprised and genuine about an event they already know the conclusion of. weak
The gymnastics scoring. I thought we had all that subjective crap cleaned up after the Winter Olympic scandals. Apparently not. I know it comes off as "homer-ism", but both the US men and women got jobbed repeatedly in the scoring. ridiculous
What I have liked:
Michael Phelps. Seriously, how could I not? Greatest performance in my lifetime, and I was watching when Mark Spitz set the standard.
The genuine emotion on the faces of the US women gymnastics team. I know as an athlete, you have to be mentally tough, but it was nice to see that they aren't robots out there. The pressure was enormous and subsequent failures and successes showed honestly in their faces.
Misty May and Kerri Walsh. One year without losing a match? That's insane! Try playing two person beach volleyball sometime. I have. That's a lot of territory to cover. fabulous
Bela Karoli. He's got the pedigree to speak his mind and isn't afraid to do it. Don't know if Costas is prodding him to vent, but it's golden watching him slam the judging.
That Russian pole vaulter last night. Beautiful, talented, and refreshing proud of both. I've seen her called diva, but if she can back it up . . . ? Watching her napping while the other competitors struggled to make the height, she had that gold won right then.
The US men's gymnastics team. Like with the women, how great was it to see some college sports team atmosphere among those guys? High fiving, and fist pumping, again, no robots there. fun
Usain Bolt. What would the 100m record be if he kept running? What a performance. And he's loafing through the 200m as well. This might be the most effortless domination I've ever seen in Olympic competition. And he seems genuinely likable, goofing around, playful, how can you not root for the guy? What is it about Jamaica that produces these speedsters?
Gotta throw out something to the US shooting team. As a former competitive shooter, who got to try out for the team (now derailed by injuries), to see two shooters make the air pistol finals for the first time in like 50 years, great stuff. They finished fourth and fifth for the best finishes in, well like I said, it's been a while.
I'm looking forward to the balance of the games.
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