Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
We're baaaa-aaaack!
Can't tell you how good it was to watch the boys in the Winged Wheel play a game tonight.
A good win, and there is some promising young talent in Detroit, namely Niklas Kronwall and Jason Williams.
Valtteri Filppula is only trying out, but may earn a spot on the roster.
Always warms my heart to see the favorites back: Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan and Nick Lidstrom.
Pavel Datsyuk just resigned, and I couldn't be happier to see him and Henrik Zetterberg returning for another year in D-Town.
Yippee, hockey!
A good win, and there is some promising young talent in Detroit, namely Niklas Kronwall and Jason Williams.
Valtteri Filppula is only trying out, but may earn a spot on the roster.
Always warms my heart to see the favorites back: Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan and Nick Lidstrom.
Pavel Datsyuk just resigned, and I couldn't be happier to see him and Henrik Zetterberg returning for another year in D-Town.
Yippee, hockey!
Golfed out
Treetops was AWESOME! But after playing 63 holes in two days, I can honestly say I am golfed out.
The courses were beautiful, especially Premier, and the time I spent with my brother was like a Hattori Hanzo sword: Priceless.
Tony took some great pictures, but you'll have to wait until he posts them on his Web site to see them.
Some highlights of the trip include treacherous sand traps, rough that could eat a good sized dog, sleep deprivation, greens like ice, the two holes-in-one that never were and a near-death experience with a pair of golf carts.
I will attempt to recount each in a series of short stories coming soon.
Until then, tee 'em high and hit 'em straight.
The courses were beautiful, especially Premier, and the time I spent with my brother was like a Hattori Hanzo sword: Priceless.
Tony took some great pictures, but you'll have to wait until he posts them on his Web site to see them.
Some highlights of the trip include treacherous sand traps, rough that could eat a good sized dog, sleep deprivation, greens like ice, the two holes-in-one that never were and a near-death experience with a pair of golf carts.
I will attempt to recount each in a series of short stories coming soon.
Until then, tee 'em high and hit 'em straight.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Good advice from John
I have looked into comment spam controls, and I am trying something new.
When you want to comment, you will have to verify a word. It's nothing tricky, but it's supposed to prevent automated comment spam programs from getting to my blog.
Really, it's not a big deal, and I hope it doesn't keep anyone from commenting.
As a matter of fact, leave a comment on this post, and let me know how it works.
When you want to comment, you will have to verify a word. It's nothing tricky, but it's supposed to prevent automated comment spam programs from getting to my blog.
Really, it's not a big deal, and I hope it doesn't keep anyone from commenting.
As a matter of fact, leave a comment on this post, and let me know how it works.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Stop Outrageous Spam!
There are several Spam-ish comments now.
How I do make them stop?
There are several Spam-ish comments now.
How I do make them stop?
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
For your viewing pleasure
Thanks to my brother for this video.
I love Kieth Olbermann.
UPDATE: At the advice of a sensible sister-in-law, the video link has been updated and is no longer on a Web site with a fair amount of adult content, if you catch my drift.
I love Kieth Olbermann.
UPDATE: At the advice of a sensible sister-in-law, the video link has been updated and is no longer on a Web site with a fair amount of adult content, if you catch my drift.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Uncle Sam says...
I blame you!
We've heard the pleas from the Bush administration for the media not to play the blame game.
Well, guess what. Millions of people have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, and while we can blame the federal government and emergency agencies for their piss-poor response, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin should be in the crosshairs, as well.
The federal government cut funding for the Army Corps of Engineers levee projects in New Orleans. That is true, and certainly the war in Iraq left the feds with less money.
While Nagin is screaming at FEMA and other federal officials to "get off their asses," he is conveniently forgetting to mention the he was made aware of Katrina's potential danger more than 48 hours before the hurricane hit New Orleans, and Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco declared a state of emergency three days before Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.
Yet, he didn't issue an evacuation order for another day.
The timeline is quite telling. Both the federal government and Mayor Nagin dropped the ball.
Just because Nagin is wading through the flood water while Pres. Bush is flying overhead doesn't relieve him of his responsibility to his residents.
Then again, I knew Katrina was going to hit, and I didn't do anything to aid the evacuation.
Hell. Blame me, too.
We've heard the pleas from the Bush administration for the media not to play the blame game.
Well, guess what. Millions of people have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, and while we can blame the federal government and emergency agencies for their piss-poor response, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin should be in the crosshairs, as well.
The federal government cut funding for the Army Corps of Engineers levee projects in New Orleans. That is true, and certainly the war in Iraq left the feds with less money.
While Nagin is screaming at FEMA and other federal officials to "get off their asses," he is conveniently forgetting to mention the he was made aware of Katrina's potential danger more than 48 hours before the hurricane hit New Orleans, and Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco declared a state of emergency three days before Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.
Yet, he didn't issue an evacuation order for another day.
The timeline is quite telling. Both the federal government and Mayor Nagin dropped the ball.
Just because Nagin is wading through the flood water while Pres. Bush is flying overhead doesn't relieve him of his responsibility to his residents.
Then again, I knew Katrina was going to hit, and I didn't do anything to aid the evacuation.
Hell. Blame me, too.
Spam sucks
Is it possible to get a Spam in a comment on my blog?
Check the comment from on the last post. I am clueless.
If you are the the Phantom-comment-leaver turned cowardly-blog-spammer, knock it off.
I don't like you.
No one likes you.
Check the comment from on the last post. I am clueless.
If you are the the Phantom-comment-leaver turned cowardly-blog-spammer, knock it off.
I don't like you.
No one likes you.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Europe was truly a visionary band
It's the final countdown!
In just a few short days, Tony and I will be on our way to the Treetops, where it's golf, golf and more golf.
There are no words to describe how excited I am.
YIPPEE!
In just a few short days, Tony and I will be on our way to the Treetops, where it's golf, golf and more golf.
There are no words to describe how excited I am.
YIPPEE!
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
This hurts
I don't consider myself a Michael Moore fan or friend. I think the man is a disgrace, quite honestly. But in all fairness, I have to admit I made some of the very same comments as he recently has.
I still think he's a worthless pile of breathing crap, but he's a fellow Michigander, so I have to give him some props for making it big.
I still think he's a worthless pile of breathing crap, but he's a fellow Michigander, so I have to give him some props for making it big.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Shame
I have been reminded that my ancestors were French.
Indeed they were, and while establishing a city between a large lake and the Gulf of Mexico, such as New Orleans, may not have been one of their finest ideas, I do owe the French more credit than given in the previous post.
In honor of my heritage, allow me to list some of the greater French accomplishments through history:
- One of the first modern bicameral legislative branches of government.
- Strong support of colonial America against the British in the American Revolution.
- The Statue of Liberty.
- Paris, a modern cultural icon for much of the Western world.
- And of course, French fries. (O.K. We all know that's not really true, but it's fun, isn't it?)
I hope I have not offended anyone with French heritage. It may not hurt to point out it is Americans who are to blame for building large metropolitan centers on both coasts, in the Mississippi flood plane, and on one of the largest faults in the world.
Indeed they were, and while establishing a city between a large lake and the Gulf of Mexico, such as New Orleans, may not have been one of their finest ideas, I do owe the French more credit than given in the previous post.
In honor of my heritage, allow me to list some of the greater French accomplishments through history:
- One of the first modern bicameral legislative branches of government.
- Strong support of colonial America against the British in the American Revolution.
- The Statue of Liberty.
- Paris, a modern cultural icon for much of the Western world.
- And of course, French fries. (O.K. We all know that's not really true, but it's fun, isn't it?)
I hope I have not offended anyone with French heritage. It may not hurt to point out it is Americans who are to blame for building large metropolitan centers on both coasts, in the Mississippi flood plane, and on one of the largest faults in the world.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Updates galore
Three things:
First, if you haven't been Metaphysicalrockstar.com lately, I urge you to check it out. Tony's added some new stuff, and it's worth taking a look at or a listen to.
Second, one of the new galleries is from Toxic Bash. Great stuff, and Semi-Productive rocks!
Last, but certainly not least, allow me to briefly sound off about New Orleans.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered so greatly, but I can't help but wonder if the extensive damage suffered by the great city could have been prevented, or at least mitigated to a greater extent.
Who builds a city on the Gulf Coast in a spot that's below sea level and on the banks of a huge lake? Leave it to the French.
That aside, everyone knew Katrina was moving across the Gulf, and FEMA has even recently examined emergency scenarios involving New Orleans taking a direct hit form a category three storm. Why was this handled so poorly.?
People are stranded on buildings and in attics with no food, water or medical supplies, and the National Guard is unable to help people fast enough.
Why doesn't Pres. Bush send more troops? Oh, wait. They're all in Iraq.
Speaking of Bush, he is pressing a $10.5 billion relief package through Congress, and it likely will be approved today. How gracious of law makers to come back into session early to consider the bill.
$10.5 billion. Sounds like a lot, but Bush pledged $15 billion to tsunami aid last December.
At least Bush has almost admitted he screwed up, not to mention former Presidents Bush and Clinton are chipping in with their pull.
At least Fats Domino is safe.
First, if you haven't been Metaphysicalrockstar.com lately, I urge you to check it out. Tony's added some new stuff, and it's worth taking a look at or a listen to.
Second, one of the new galleries is from Toxic Bash. Great stuff, and Semi-Productive rocks!
Last, but certainly not least, allow me to briefly sound off about New Orleans.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered so greatly, but I can't help but wonder if the extensive damage suffered by the great city could have been prevented, or at least mitigated to a greater extent.
Who builds a city on the Gulf Coast in a spot that's below sea level and on the banks of a huge lake? Leave it to the French.
That aside, everyone knew Katrina was moving across the Gulf, and FEMA has even recently examined emergency scenarios involving New Orleans taking a direct hit form a category three storm. Why was this handled so poorly.?
People are stranded on buildings and in attics with no food, water or medical supplies, and the National Guard is unable to help people fast enough.
Why doesn't Pres. Bush send more troops? Oh, wait. They're all in Iraq.
Speaking of Bush, he is pressing a $10.5 billion relief package through Congress, and it likely will be approved today. How gracious of law makers to come back into session early to consider the bill.
$10.5 billion. Sounds like a lot, but Bush pledged $15 billion to tsunami aid last December.
At least Bush has almost admitted he screwed up, not to mention former Presidents Bush and Clinton are chipping in with their pull.
At least Fats Domino is safe.
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