Packers vs Panthers - 1

I'm a Rodgers fan. Regular readers know that. For the most part, I think he played a great game. It's hard to rank on the guy after his performance today. But . . .

You can't throw interceptions when there's a chance to come back in the game. He wasn't overly pressured, I don't think there was miscommunication, he just threw a bad ball. You can't do that. While the Packers shouldn't have been in the position to try and win the game with 1:20 left in the game, fact is, that's the position they were in. Any and all hope died with that interception. It wasn't even an outstanding defensive play. It was a bad throw.

Now, the Packers didn't lose as a result of that interception. They lost because the Panthers scored more points than did the Packers. Scant little pressure on the quarterback. Once again, the slot receiver chewed up the secondary. Mostly . . .

Special teams. For the love of Lombardi, what's the deal with kick return coverage?

Oh well, it was a fun game to watch. The Packers certainly did some things very well. It was great to see Aaron air the ball out so much.

If I Were Coach

I'd have the Packers drilling fumble recovery 8 hours straight, including Rodgers, with one goal . . . fall on the ball. I'd fire a hail of bullets above the ball to keep everyone down and resist any temptation at all to pick up the ball while running.

Wizards in Winter

Last year, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra held a contest to see who could best play four part of their Wizards in Winter song. Keyboards, drums, bass guitar, and guitar. Here are the four winners spliced together:

Kicking off the Christmas Holiday Season

In spite of the problems we're facing as a country, most of us are doing just fine and will carry on. A simple reminder and request to think of those less fortunate.

Britney in Germany

Someone please, please, please, pleeeeeease explain to me why this hack has fans? Aside from the fact that the song sucks, her performance is boring. She's the Kevin Costner of pop music. All she did was walk around and flail her arms a bit. I like how she adjusts her K-Tel microphone as if to try and convince everyone she's actually singing.

I don't get it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

A day late. But, well wishes just the same.

Reflecting on this holiday and putting things in to perspective, I'm thankful to be living in America. We take for granted just how good we have it.

I'm thankful to have a job I enjoy.

I'm thankful for my wife. We share many of the same values. She's been there for me. She makes me laugh.

I'm thankful for my daughter. She truly completes me.

Despite some nagging arthritis, I'm in good health. As is the rest of my family.

I'm thankful that my mom has the strength to live on in spite of losing a husband and son in the same year. She sees her grand daughter as a source of inspiration.

I'm extremely thankful for my sister. She took in and took care of my mentally retarded brother, Billy. About 10 years worth of daily challenge, work, and sacrifice. She took care of our dad's arrangements when he died, as well as Billy's. She been there for my mom.

I'm thankful for my sister-in-law and family. We truly look after each other in many ways.

I'm thankful for my mother-in-law. She's been a good granny, and has helped us out from time to time.

As I ate dinner last night, I couldn't help but think about the future 20, 30 years from now. The babies and toddlers of today will be adults. With any luck, I'll be around to enjoy their company. It will be interesting to see what old traditions are kept and what new one are made. It occurred to me that I should do everything I can so that one day someone can be thankful for the role I played in the family.

It's not about ego or legacy. It's about the importance of family and friends.

So, while giving thanks, do what you can to earn thanks.

Neil Diamond is a woman!

Headline at JSonline:

Film unites Neil Diamond, wife of late impersonator, finally

So, Neil Diamond is actually a woman who is married to someone impersonating him . . . herself who died?

You just never know these days.

Keeley Desktop

Adobe Air is pretty cool technology. While I'm sure the technology is different, it takes widgets to the next level. I have a bunch of them and use them regularly. I actually don't use many widgets. Adobe Air is more useful to me.

Anyway, one of favorites, is Keeley Desktop. It's really a news application giving you news on sports, Page 3, and celebrity news. But, it has an additional feature of Keeley herself walking out on the desktop. Here's an example:



She does a variety of things. In one case she comes out in a trench coat. In another she writes "Get back to work" on your screen. Of course, I use it mostly for the news (cough cough).

If you're not using Abobe Air, you should. It's pretty cool. And you get to have Keeley walking out on your desktop.

Lori Drew GUILTY!

Unfortunately, she was found guilty on 3 misdemeanor charges, and not guilty on the one federal charge of conspiracy. She still faces about a year in jail, but the verdict is a slap on the wrist considering what she did.

Well, all those who thought this case might make criminals out of millions of MySpace users can rest easy.

Unfortunately, so can that scumbag Lori Drew.

Miley Cyrus at the AMA's

A couple of thoughts about this. First, I agree, 16 is too young to be "writhing" on stage. While I'm sure Miley would like to shed the "tween" status she has, she's just not going to have broad appeal to adults over 30 at her age. She shouldn't be so quick to grow up. Shame on her dad, Billy, for allowing her to do the things she does.

All of that said, I love this song. Were she 18 or 21, it would be a great performance. As it is, it makes me a bit uncomfortable. Still, if she's trying for a more mature sound, this song is it.

Life's little pleasures

My little girlie and I went grocery shopping last night. Not only do we have a lot of fun, but we always end up getting all sorts of things mama, the wifey, wouldn't buy. Well? Ya gotta try stuff!

Anyway, we entered . . . "the zone" . . . bakery. With a 4 day weekend coming up I knew we would need some sort of deep-fried-sugar-coated-jelly-stuffed-frosted-glazed pastry kind of thing. My girlie got my attention. I heard the angels sing as a spot of light came down from the heavens to bask this product in its warm glow. I'd never seen anything like this before . . .

Jelly-filled doughnut holes.

They called to me with little voices. Sweet. Endearing. Enticing. I reached out to grasp not only the package but also to the reality of what was in my hands. I felt at peace. I smiled. A tear rolled down my cheek.

"Put it in the cart, daddy!"

We tried them after dinner. They were wonderful. If life is a box of chocolates, heaven is a jelly filled doughnut hole.

Thinking of seeing Australia?

And why not? For the women, Hugh Jackman, People magazine's sexiest male, is in it. And for some men (not me) Nicole Kidman is in it. But you might want to reconsider. Here's an excerpt of one person's opinion:

Kidman is one of those women who turns other women off. And no, not just because she's pretty and we're jealous. It is because we perceive, and men don't, that she's one of the most overrated actors in the world, a woman who has been the kiss of death in practically every movie she has starred in.

Kidman is exquisitely accomplished at being awful. Did anyone see Cold Mountain? The sweeping American epic (note: another epic) foundered on the rocks of her gormless mirror-gaze. She can't act. Instead, she drifts around films like a lost porcelain doll, looking frozen, brittle and vapid, staring at the camera with her oh-golly-look-how-I'm-looking-interesting blue eyes.

Yikes. Ouch. Can't say as I disagree, though. Nicole is just one of many, A list actors who are greatly over rated. Read the whole scathing article here.

Asteroids is the new pink!

Forget global warming . . . uh climate change. Or, as I call it . . . seasons, asteroids is the real threat. Even if seasons prove to be problematic, it will all mean nothing should an asteroid kiss the earth. Pack your powerpoint, Al, here come asteroids. And it ain't a video game:

Between 500 and 1,000 massive asteroids cross the Earth's path regularly and any one of them could cause a global catastrophe, space experts warned Tuesday, urging quick preventive measures. Some 6,000 cosmic objects circulating around the planet are currently known to experts in the field, the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) told a press conference at the UN headquarters in Vienna, where it presented its report "Asteroid Threats: A Call for Global Response."

And of these, up to 1,000 had a diameter of 150 kilometres (93 miles) or more, meaning they could cause major damage to the Earth's surface, prompting fires, tsunamis and ensuing disasters like famine, it said.

The organisation includes some 320 members from 34 countries, all of whom have already been in space.

A research, information-sharing and defence network was thus urgently needed to coordinate a global response to the problem, under the leadership of the UN, it said.

Although it should be possible to predict a collision up to 15 years before it occurs, the technology needed to divert an incoming asteroid has yet to be developed and this will require international cooperation, they said.

The UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is due to examine the report at its 2009 session on June 3-12 in Vienna.

The UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space? What the asteroid is that? What could possibly be the use of an organization as this? I need to see the minutes of their last meeting.

But, here we go again. Consensus.

UPDATE!!

There is a website. UNOOSA. Though, I still have no idea what this organization does.

Lori Drew vs Megan Meier

The cyber-bullying case of the year is in the hands of the jury. Both sides have presented their case and the jury will deliberate today. Here's a good article summarizing things:

Prosecution: Lori Drew Schemed to Humiliate Teen Girl

The judge could still throw the case out, which seems weird.

RIP Megan. Your death has already changed online laws. Hers to hoping Lori get hers.

Packers vs Saints - 2

In Loving Memory,

The Packers playoff chances, 9/07/2008 - 11/24/2008
On Monday night, 11/24/2008, the Green Bay Packer playoff chances were laid to rest. After a long struggle in the first half battling a strange black and gold virus, the disease metastasized and the Packers finally succummed to loss in the third quarter. With no defense to fight the virus, the black and gold disease swept through the defense eventually infecting the offense causing loss. The Packers fell 51 to 29 in what may be it's last breath for a division title, and a spot in the playoffs.

The Packers are survived by 3 Superbowl titles, 8 conference titles and 14 division titles. Visitation is open to everyone at the Packer Hall of Fame, and at packers.com. For those seeking further solace, go to newyorkjets.com.

RIP

Packers vs Saints - 1

One thing that drives me crazy . . . when it looks easy. And it is. For the Saints. For crissakes, play a 4-2-5 defense for a bit to see if it works. The tight end is killing us!

Aaron Rodgers

Much is being said about Aaron Rodgers by all the ESPN news teams prior to the game. All of it good, too. In fact, Chris Berman seemed to think that the Packers might be the second best team in the league, in spite of their record. All due to potential, of course, and the fact that on paper the Packers are better than their record.

One thing is clear, Aaron has proved himself. He's poised, moves well, reads the defense well, make good decisions, and has a great arm. He may never have the numbers Brett does but that's because he doesn't do the same goofy things. Aaron is ranked 6th in the league. He certainly doesn't play like a first year quarterback.

Anyhoo, always nice to hear good things about your team by the commentators.

Celebridiot of the Day

Travis Barker, who survived a plane crash along with DJ AM, and which took the lives of 4 people, including his body guard, his assistant, and the pilot and co pilot, is now suing LearJet for the crash. Travis had this to say about the lawsuit:

"I wouldn't have been in the state I was in if I wasn't in the crash," said Barker, who spoke Sunday while at the Miss California USA event with Shanna Moakler. "I wouldn't have third-degree burns all over my body or be prohibited to do certain things. I can't go swimming. I can't do some of the things that normal people can do. I didn't ask for that to happen."
The drummer says he doesn't know if he'll win his lawsuit.
"I don't know. I just think positive. I mean, I think so—if something goes wrong that's not supposed to go wrong or you fall victim of it, I think you should be compensated."

First, what a crybaby. In spite of being incredibly fortunate to have survived a plane crash, he bellyaches about not being able to go swimming? Are you frikkin' kidding me?

But, he wins the gold star of douchery with his last comment.

Travis could well have a valid suit. But, not for the reason's he states. Many people who live through harrowing experiences are, generally, happy to be alive . . . and all too happy to give up certain "normalcies" as a trade off for life. Not Travis. Life isn't enough.

I can just see it . . . Travis, sitting on the beach on Cabo, looking out at the sunset, all bummed 'cause he can't swim. I can just hear him: "I wish I would have been dead!"

Idiot.

Today's Babe

Well, everyone (Chad, Elliott) seems to enjoy (Chad) when I post (Elliott) babes, so maybe I'll (Chad, Elliott) make it a regular (Chad) feature (Elliott).
Not sure what the little wife will think, but in the spirit of horny men the world over and a desire to keep the 3 or 4 readers happy, I present Kim Smith:



Haven't heard much from this girl, lately. Aside from being gorgeous, she's also a republican.

Ya know what's funny, I get the same grief at my football pool blog when I don't post cheerleader videos. Go figure.

Rosie Live!

In case I got anyone's . . . blood pressure up with my recent post of two babes and Megan Fox, here's something to help . . . deflate you.

The always entertaining Rosie O'Donnell is bringing the classic variety show back to NBC! Just as Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett and ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN, captivated the hearts of audiences across the country, the unpredictable Rosie O'Donnell will bring that grand tradition to a whole new level!

This live, one-hour special will feature an array of celebrity guests, musical performances and comedic skits. You never know what will happen when Rosie takes the stage with stars such as Alec Baldwin, Alanis Morrissette, Jane Krakowski, Ne-Yo, Liza Minnelli, Rachael Ray, Harry Connick Jr., Clay Aiken, Gloria Estefan, and Kathy Griffin. In addition to these celebrity appearances, Rosie will introduce America to amazing new performers like the tap-dancing Lombard Twins and the unique speciality performers of Anti-Gravity. But that's not all. . .since it's the night before Thanksgiving, Rosie also has several surprises in store for the in-studio and at home audience!

Rosie will kick off the hour doing what she does best -- sounding off about current events, pop culture and whatever is on her mind. From there, anything can happen as Rosie, her celebrity friends and fans sing, dance, and laugh in a primetime variety show like no other.

First,

(projectile vomit)

Second, there's not a single person listed I would bother to tune in seeing, hearing, whatever. Maybe, Connick. What a yawner.

Third, oh yeah, just what I want. To hear Blowsie "sound off about current events, pop culture and whatever is on her mind." She makes me puke. As noted above. While I wish ill on very very few people, I hope this show tanks . . . and tanks bad. She's just a vile person. But, she also lacks any actual talent. She's not funny, can't act, doesn't sing or dance, isn't a "warm" person, and makes me throw up in my mouth.

Did I mention she makes me gag?