Did you see this? Former Education Secretary William Bennett said that aborting every black baby in this country would reduce the crime rate. Seriously, he said that. He defends himself in the article above, but really you can't defend yourself from even thinking an idea like that. It is kind of like the psychology test where there is some scenario and there is only one right answer and if you get it you are insane - the answer has to do with killing someone to get what you need. Well, this is the same thing I think.
Speaking of insane, are you? I was looking for the test online and found this. Open the Website below and turn up your speakers. If you stare at the race car and laugh before 60 seconds is up, you are insane. I must be insane because I laughed my ass off.
Well, that's it. Everyone have a great Friday. I will have my top 5 college picks out here late tonight or early tomorrow morning. And there are some NFL picks I like too for Sunday, which I will either post with my college picks or will post late Saturday or early Sunday.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, September 30, 2005
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
DeLay finally gets his
Though he has still gotten away with so much. But it looks like he is hopefully going to jail as he was indicted and will step aside as majority leader.
I think it's funny that the White House defends him: "Congressman DeLay is a good ally, a leader who we have worked closely with to get things done for the American people," McClellan said. "I think the president's view is that we need to let the legal process work."
A good leader, a good ally? Yeah, a good ally if you want someone on your side that cheats and steals. I would want him as a friend and leader as much as I would want Michael Jackson for a babysitter.
In reality: "The criminal indictment of Majority Leader Tom Delay is the latest example that Republicans in Congress are plagued by a culture of corruption at the expense of the American people," said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California.
Well said.
I think it's funny that the White House defends him: "Congressman DeLay is a good ally, a leader who we have worked closely with to get things done for the American people," McClellan said. "I think the president's view is that we need to let the legal process work."
A good leader, a good ally? Yeah, a good ally if you want someone on your side that cheats and steals. I would want him as a friend and leader as much as I would want Michael Jackson for a babysitter.
In reality: "The criminal indictment of Majority Leader Tom Delay is the latest example that Republicans in Congress are plagued by a culture of corruption at the expense of the American people," said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California.
Well said.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Dumb and Dumber
OK, who is dumber? Laura or W? Apparently after Hurricane Katrina, Laura Bush didn't know the name of the hurricane. Scroll down to "Laura Bush: Hurricane Corrina" to watch Laura call Hurricane Katrina, Corrina!
And then there's the husband, good old W. Here is a very funny Website of Political Humor, you should check it out. But here are the top 10 dumbest things Bush said during his first term according the site (you can watch many of the videos of these quotes on the site)...
10. "I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace." —Washington, D.C. June 18, 2002
9. "I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job." —to a group of Amish he met with privately, July 9, 2004
8. "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed." —speaking underneath a "Mission Accomplished" banner aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, May 1, 2003
7. “We found the weapons of mass destruction. We found biological laboratories … And we'll find more weapons as time goes on. But for those who say we haven't found the banned manufacturing devices or banned weapons, they're wrong, we found them." —Washington, D.C., May 30, 2003
6. "Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere!" —President George W. Bush, joking about his administration's failure to find WMDs in Iraq as he narrated a comic slideshow during the Radio & TV Correspondents' Association dinner, Washington, D.C., March 24, 2004
5. "If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator." —Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2000
4. "There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2002 (Watch video)
3. "Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." —Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004 (Watch video)
2. "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." —Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004 (Watch video)
1. "My answer is bring them on." —on Iraqi insurgents attacking U.S. forces, Washington, D.C., July 3, 2003
And then there's the husband, good old W. Here is a very funny Website of Political Humor, you should check it out. But here are the top 10 dumbest things Bush said during his first term according the site (you can watch many of the videos of these quotes on the site)...
10. "I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace." —Washington, D.C. June 18, 2002
9. "I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job." —to a group of Amish he met with privately, July 9, 2004
8. "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed." —speaking underneath a "Mission Accomplished" banner aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, May 1, 2003
7. “We found the weapons of mass destruction. We found biological laboratories … And we'll find more weapons as time goes on. But for those who say we haven't found the banned manufacturing devices or banned weapons, they're wrong, we found them." —Washington, D.C., May 30, 2003
6. "Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere!" —President George W. Bush, joking about his administration's failure to find WMDs in Iraq as he narrated a comic slideshow during the Radio & TV Correspondents' Association dinner, Washington, D.C., March 24, 2004
5. "If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator." —Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2000
4. "There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2002 (Watch video)
3. "Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." —Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004 (Watch video)
2. "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." —Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004 (Watch video)
1. "My answer is bring them on." —on Iraqi insurgents attacking U.S. forces, Washington, D.C., July 3, 2003
Monday, September 26, 2005
A Monday Morning Joke
A driver is stuck in a traffic jam on the highway.Nothing is
moving.Suddenly a man knocks on the window,the driver rolls down his window
and asks,"What happened?"
"Terrorists kidnapped President Bush and are asking for a $10 million ransom
otherwise they are going to douse him with gasoline and set him on fire.We
are going from car to car to take up a collection.
The driver asks,"How much is everyone giving on average?"
The man answers,"About a gallon!"
moving.Suddenly a man knocks on the window,the driver rolls down his window
and asks,"What happened?"
"Terrorists kidnapped President Bush and are asking for a $10 million ransom
otherwise they are going to douse him with gasoline and set him on fire.We
are going from car to car to take up a collection.
The driver asks,"How much is everyone giving on average?"
The man answers,"About a gallon!"
Friday, September 23, 2005
Picks for College Football Saturday, 9/24
Quick post here for my college picks Saturday. My NFL picks will come out here before the games start. #1 is my top pick, #5 is my 5th pick. Last week I went 3-2, hopefully I can get to 4-1 this week...
1 Kansas St -24` over North Texas
2 NC St -10 over North Carolina
3 Virginia -24` over Duke
4 Oregon +21 over USC
5 San Diego St -14 over San Jose
Good Luck!
1 Kansas St -24` over North Texas
2 NC St -10 over North Carolina
3 Virginia -24` over Duke
4 Oregon +21 over USC
5 San Diego St -14 over San Jose
Good Luck!
Friday is here
And I only have a half day. Sweet. I leave for Chicago in a few short hours. We are going to the Cubs-Astros game tomorrow and Clemens is pitching!
OK, I promised some funny or good stuff here. We'll start with this thing on MTV Online, that has a fun interview with Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis along with a performance of "Let's not shit ourselves" and all of the Bright Eyes music videos. It is online at MTV Uber.
Now for something funny, or at least interesting. For those of you that don't visit Media Matters, you really should. It is a Website that basically watches out for all the liars on TV and radio like O'Reilly, Hannity, Rush, Coulter, etc., along with watching politicians and fact checking all of them. They have video and audio and it is great. Some of you may remember last year a guy named Jeremy Glick was on the O'Reilly TV show. O'Reilly completely distorted his words, as he always does, and accuses him of claiming that Bush orchestrated 9-11. You can check out the video on this direct link to the Media Matters story.
Oh, one more thing. Cursive tickets for the 2 shows November 4-5 at Sokol Underground go on sale Saturday morning, I believe at 10 AM. You should be able to get them at Etix or One Percent. Tickets are only $2 with a $1 service charge!!!
Well, that's it. Remember if you want to win some money this weekend to check back late tonight (after midnight) or tomorrow morning. And guess what. The Nebraska offense will not suck this weekend because they don't play! Everyone have a great weekend!
OK, I promised some funny or good stuff here. We'll start with this thing on MTV Online, that has a fun interview with Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis along with a performance of "Let's not shit ourselves" and all of the Bright Eyes music videos. It is online at MTV Uber.
Now for something funny, or at least interesting. For those of you that don't visit Media Matters, you really should. It is a Website that basically watches out for all the liars on TV and radio like O'Reilly, Hannity, Rush, Coulter, etc., along with watching politicians and fact checking all of them. They have video and audio and it is great. Some of you may remember last year a guy named Jeremy Glick was on the O'Reilly TV show. O'Reilly completely distorted his words, as he always does, and accuses him of claiming that Bush orchestrated 9-11. You can check out the video on this direct link to the Media Matters story.
Oh, one more thing. Cursive tickets for the 2 shows November 4-5 at Sokol Underground go on sale Saturday morning, I believe at 10 AM. You should be able to get them at Etix or One Percent. Tickets are only $2 with a $1 service charge!!!
Well, that's it. Remember if you want to win some money this weekend to check back late tonight (after midnight) or tomorrow morning. And guess what. The Nebraska offense will not suck this weekend because they don't play! Everyone have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Some quick ramblings
Sorry I haven't been posting much. Ever since I've returned from my trip I've been so busy with work and football games. I may have mentioned this before, but I've now been to 2 football games this year - and I have yet to see a team score 10 points! How is that possible? The Redskins beat the Bears 9-7, and then I saw NU beat Pitt 7-6. In two games I've seen more missed field goals than TD's, more turnovers than TD's, and more penalties than points. Incredible.
So I will be out of town again this weekend, this time a quick trip to Chicago. My dad, brother, great uncle, and I are driving up there. We will get in late Friday, going to the Cubs-Astros game Saturday (Clemens is scheduled to pitch!), then come back Sunday. It should be a nice relaxing weekend.
No picks for you tonight, I don't really like either game. I do lean towards the two favorites though, Utah and FAU (both favored by 7), but those aren't picks. I also don't like either game Friday night. I will have high speed Internet at the hotel, so I will post my picks late Friday night or early Saturday morning for the weekend.
Check back tomorrow, I plan on posting again before I leave and hope to have something funny, as I've been slacking. Also I want to get back into that Friday habit of funny posts. Soon I will start being an asshole to Bush and friends again, I apologize if you miss that, but it will be back.
So I will be out of town again this weekend, this time a quick trip to Chicago. My dad, brother, great uncle, and I are driving up there. We will get in late Friday, going to the Cubs-Astros game Saturday (Clemens is scheduled to pitch!), then come back Sunday. It should be a nice relaxing weekend.
No picks for you tonight, I don't really like either game. I do lean towards the two favorites though, Utah and FAU (both favored by 7), but those aren't picks. I also don't like either game Friday night. I will have high speed Internet at the hotel, so I will post my picks late Friday night or early Saturday morning for the weekend.
Check back tomorrow, I plan on posting again before I leave and hope to have something funny, as I've been slacking. Also I want to get back into that Friday habit of funny posts. Soon I will start being an asshole to Bush and friends again, I apologize if you miss that, but it will be back.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Hope you took my picks!!!
For those of you who missed out on some easy money, too bad. My college games on Saturday went 3-2. If damn Miami would have made the last 2 point conversion they would have covered, but those are the breaks. The NFL was where I found real success with a 4-0 Sunday!!! The Bucs rolled, the Seahawks, Chiefs, and Jets all pulled it off. So I hope you rolled along with me! Here's to more luck next weekend.
There are 2 Monday night games, but I do not have a pick for either game. If I had to pick them, I'd take the Saints getting 3.5 and the Cowboys giving 5.5. But remember, those aren't pick, I just lean towards those two. More picks coming later in the week.
There are 2 Monday night games, but I do not have a pick for either game. If I had to pick them, I'd take the Saints getting 3.5 and the Cowboys giving 5.5. But remember, those aren't pick, I just lean towards those two. More picks coming later in the week.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Saddle Creek Support of Katrina Victims
Saddle Creek records has put out an album whose proceeds go to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Order it at the Saddle Creek Store.
Lagniappe (the name of the CD) was born on September 2nd, 2005; the result of our watching the surreal events unfolding in New Orleans and the greater Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina.
Old favorites, new faces, and friends of Saddle Creek recorded these 13 tracks in bedrooms, basements, kitchens, living rooms, and even in a couple of studios. The album was put together in one week. It’s a menagerie of mostly new songs, a few tracks that should have made it onto albums but for whatever reason didn’t, a couple of B-sides, a demo song – whatever people could contribute.
All of Saddle Creek and its artists’ profits from the sale of Lagniappe are being donated to the Red Cross for their relief efforts.
Track listing:
1. Cursive – “Ten Percent to the Ten Percent”
2. Maria Taylor and Andy LeMaster (Now It’s Overhead) – “Breathe”
3. Criteria – “Booketa”
4. The Elected – “San Francisco Via Chicago Blues”
5. Broken Spindles – “Move Away (Broken Spindles Remix)”
6. Cocoon (Jake Bellows of Neva Dinova and Todd Fink of the Faint) – “She’s a Ghost”
7. Bright Eyes – “Napoleon’s Hat”
8. The Faint – “Hypnotised”
9. Orenda Fink – “No Evolution (acoustic)”
10. Mayday – “Footprints”
11. Sorry About Dresden – “Sunrise: Norfolk, Virginia”
12. Two Gallants – “All Your Faithless Loyalties”
13. The Good Life – “New Year’s Retribution”
Lagniappe (the name of the CD) was born on September 2nd, 2005; the result of our watching the surreal events unfolding in New Orleans and the greater Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina.
Old favorites, new faces, and friends of Saddle Creek recorded these 13 tracks in bedrooms, basements, kitchens, living rooms, and even in a couple of studios. The album was put together in one week. It’s a menagerie of mostly new songs, a few tracks that should have made it onto albums but for whatever reason didn’t, a couple of B-sides, a demo song – whatever people could contribute.
All of Saddle Creek and its artists’ profits from the sale of Lagniappe are being donated to the Red Cross for their relief efforts.
Track listing:
1. Cursive – “Ten Percent to the Ten Percent”
2. Maria Taylor and Andy LeMaster (Now It’s Overhead) – “Breathe”
3. Criteria – “Booketa”
4. The Elected – “San Francisco Via Chicago Blues”
5. Broken Spindles – “Move Away (Broken Spindles Remix)”
6. Cocoon (Jake Bellows of Neva Dinova and Todd Fink of the Faint) – “She’s a Ghost”
7. Bright Eyes – “Napoleon’s Hat”
8. The Faint – “Hypnotised”
9. Orenda Fink – “No Evolution (acoustic)”
10. Mayday – “Footprints”
11. Sorry About Dresden – “Sunrise: Norfolk, Virginia”
12. Two Gallants – “All Your Faithless Loyalties”
13. The Good Life – “New Year’s Retribution”
More Week 2 Picks
You may see this often throughout the season. On Sunday mornings I do some more research, trying to find good picks. I have 2 more games to pick on the NFL for today, giving me 9 total picks for the week on this blog. I went 3 of 5 on the blog yesterday. I don't bet parlays generally, but once in a while I'll throw together some big teamer of a bunch of games I like, but only put $5 or less on it. Well, I hit a 6 teamer yesterday - Alabama, Miss St, Oregon, Arizona St, Purdue, and Indiana. So that paid me $237, and I ended up winning around $300 yesterday. Very nice. Anyway, here are the picks I'd like to add to my list of favorites today...
Bucs -2 over Bills - The Bucs defense was amazing in Week 1 at Minnesota, and I think that defense is back to where it was (almost anyway) 2 years ago, allowing only 26 yards rushing. The Bills have a young QB, going into a hot, hostile environment, and I see the Bucs holding onto this one.
Seahawks -1 over Falcons - The Falcons are my Super Bowl pick in the AFC, but that is a long time from now. The Seahawks travelled across the country last week, losing to a very good Jags team. This week they have the comfort of their own home. Last week the Falcons won a brutal home game on Monday night beating the Eagles, and this week travel across the country to play a Seahawks team that needs a good win. They get it in this one easy.
Good Luck!
Bucs -2 over Bills - The Bucs defense was amazing in Week 1 at Minnesota, and I think that defense is back to where it was (almost anyway) 2 years ago, allowing only 26 yards rushing. The Bills have a young QB, going into a hot, hostile environment, and I see the Bucs holding onto this one.
Seahawks -1 over Falcons - The Falcons are my Super Bowl pick in the AFC, but that is a long time from now. The Seahawks travelled across the country last week, losing to a very good Jags team. This week they have the comfort of their own home. Last week the Falcons won a brutal home game on Monday night beating the Eagles, and this week travel across the country to play a Seahawks team that needs a good win. They get it in this one easy.
Good Luck!
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Week 2 Picks
Sorry for that bad pick Thursday night, but it happens. So we'll move right along to this weekend's picks. I am in a big Prognosticator Pool where we pick 10 games. I'm going to condense that down each week to my favorite 5 games every week. One is my top game, 5 is my 5th favorite game. Also at the bottom I will give my favorite NFL games. I rarely like more than 2-3 NFL games during the week. Here they are...
1 Miami -7 over Clemson. They dominated FSU two weeks ago, and Clemson won one game on a last second field goal, and the second game were down 10 with 8:30 left only to come back and win. Miami has one of the best defenses in the country, as they showed against FSU allowing only 9 first downs. Miami will be up for this one as they don't want to start 0-2 in the ACC, and should roll.
2 Mississippi St -2 over Tulane. Tulane is playing their first game, MSU their 3rd. Tulane has missed practice time, moved all over the south, and this game is at a neutral site. The teams are fairly close talent wise, but I see MSU winning because of all the factors above.
3 Alabama -1` over South Carolina. As far as talent goes, Alabama is far superior. South Carolina owns the coaching edge. SC comes off a heartbreaking loss at Georgia which was very impressive, while Alabama dominated So Miss in a game that was not as close as the score indicated. In this one Alabama has edges at QB with a very experienced Brady Croyle, a tremendous defense, and should dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides, and I think they win a close one here.
2 Penn St -21` over Central Michigan. Central Michigan has played 2 good games this year, but that simply helps this line. Penn St has one of the best defenses in the game, and have found offensive success early on this season. I see the PSU defense posting a near shutout, so I see PSU rolling in this game.
1 Maryland -3 over West Va. Maryland had no business losing last week to Clemson, giving up 14 in the last 8:30. Maryland's offense has come on very quickly, and the losses by West Va from last season are going to really hurt them in a tough road matchup. Additionally Maryland has West Va's number lately, and I see them winning this one easily.
NFL Games
1 Chiefs -1` over Oakland. The Chiefs dominated the Jets last week, showing that the defense that I predicted would be highly improved is just that. Oakland is a much better offense, but they can't keep up with a Chiefs offense because the Raiders defense is possibly the worst in the NFL. Chiefs roll.
2 Jets -6 over Miami. Great line value in this game with Miami rolling last week and the Jets getting rolled. We're getting 2-4 points here because of those games, and the Jets have a nice defense that will hold Miami in check, and I see them winning by at least 10.
That's it for this week. I gave 7 games here, hopefully I can hit at least 4 of them!
1 Miami -7 over Clemson. They dominated FSU two weeks ago, and Clemson won one game on a last second field goal, and the second game were down 10 with 8:30 left only to come back and win. Miami has one of the best defenses in the country, as they showed against FSU allowing only 9 first downs. Miami will be up for this one as they don't want to start 0-2 in the ACC, and should roll.
2 Mississippi St -2 over Tulane. Tulane is playing their first game, MSU their 3rd. Tulane has missed practice time, moved all over the south, and this game is at a neutral site. The teams are fairly close talent wise, but I see MSU winning because of all the factors above.
3 Alabama -1` over South Carolina. As far as talent goes, Alabama is far superior. South Carolina owns the coaching edge. SC comes off a heartbreaking loss at Georgia which was very impressive, while Alabama dominated So Miss in a game that was not as close as the score indicated. In this one Alabama has edges at QB with a very experienced Brady Croyle, a tremendous defense, and should dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides, and I think they win a close one here.
2 Penn St -21` over Central Michigan. Central Michigan has played 2 good games this year, but that simply helps this line. Penn St has one of the best defenses in the game, and have found offensive success early on this season. I see the PSU defense posting a near shutout, so I see PSU rolling in this game.
1 Maryland -3 over West Va. Maryland had no business losing last week to Clemson, giving up 14 in the last 8:30. Maryland's offense has come on very quickly, and the losses by West Va from last season are going to really hurt them in a tough road matchup. Additionally Maryland has West Va's number lately, and I see them winning this one easily.
NFL Games
1 Chiefs -1` over Oakland. The Chiefs dominated the Jets last week, showing that the defense that I predicted would be highly improved is just that. Oakland is a much better offense, but they can't keep up with a Chiefs offense because the Raiders defense is possibly the worst in the NFL. Chiefs roll.
2 Jets -6 over Miami. Great line value in this game with Miami rolling last week and the Jets getting rolled. We're getting 2-4 points here because of those games, and the Jets have a nice defense that will hold Miami in check, and I see them winning by at least 10.
That's it for this week. I gave 7 games here, hopefully I can hit at least 4 of them!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Thursday\Friday Games
I do not like the Friday game this week between Houston and UTEP (-11`). However the Thursday game I love. Utah is favored by 2` at TCU. TCU sure had an impressive first game, getting the win at Oklahoma. But last week they faltered, getting dominated in a game at lowly SMU, scoring no offensive TD's against a terrible defense. Tonight they will go up against a much better defense. Utah has continued on it's roll from last season, and I see more of the same tonight. Utah has far more talent and despite a road night game, I think they win this game easy, so take Utah minus the 2` (` means half a point).
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Monday, September 12, 2005
Football, Week 1
I apologize for not putting any football picks out for week 1. I got my ass handed to me on Saturday, though did very well on the NFL Sunday. A few comments...
As I said I got my ass handed to me, most visibly by my National Champion pick, Michigan. They lost to the Irish at home somehow, and are out of it. Luckily my NFL picks for the season look a little better. The Colts and Chiefs both looked great yesterday, my top 2 AFC teams. It's only 1 game, but I think both defenses proved they are vastly improved, giving up 7 points each (though each TD scored by their opponents were with under :30 left, so I consider them technical shutouts). My top 2 NFC teams are playing right now on MNF, and both look pretty good. My NFC Super Bowl pick, Atlanta, is up 14-0 right now, so hopefully it continues.
Now that I am back in town keep an eye out for regular blog updates. I will also try getting football picks each week out here, but unfortunately because of a certain pool look for them around 11:00 on Saturdays. So some college picks may be late, but my NFL picks will always be out before Sunday. If I like the Thursday and Friday night games my picks will be here as well.
As I said I got my ass handed to me, most visibly by my National Champion pick, Michigan. They lost to the Irish at home somehow, and are out of it. Luckily my NFL picks for the season look a little better. The Colts and Chiefs both looked great yesterday, my top 2 AFC teams. It's only 1 game, but I think both defenses proved they are vastly improved, giving up 7 points each (though each TD scored by their opponents were with under :30 left, so I consider them technical shutouts). My top 2 NFC teams are playing right now on MNF, and both look pretty good. My NFC Super Bowl pick, Atlanta, is up 14-0 right now, so hopefully it continues.
Now that I am back in town keep an eye out for regular blog updates. I will also try getting football picks each week out here, but unfortunately because of a certain pool look for them around 11:00 on Saturdays. So some college picks may be late, but my NFL picks will always be out before Sunday. If I like the Thursday and Friday night games my picks will be here as well.
I'm Back In Omaha
Sorry I haven't posted but I didn't have that much time. I was too busy watching football over the weekend. I guess I left off on my hung over day on Wednesday. That night we ate some dinner and watched TV and movies, a very rare quiet evening.
Thursday - I went downtown to eat and then formulated a plan for the day. I went to Arlington Cemetery which was awesome. If you haven't seen it it is difficult to explain, but it is really cool. After that I stayed on the Virginia side of the river and went to the Teddy Roosevelt Memorial. If you ever go to DC do NOT go there. It basically wasted about 1 1/2 hours of my time. After that I went to the Holocaust Museum which was very cool, but I could only go for about an hour because the museums are only open until 5:30. So I went to the capitol building, walked around it, and then went back to the apartment. That night Justin, Kenz, and I went to dinner at some bar and watched the football game, then went to a bar called the Russia House for more drinks. The bar had a serious Russia Mafia feel to it, and they have about 75 different types of vodka.
Friday - Again I went downtown, this time to a great deli that I found the other day. I knew I wanted to go back to the Holocaust Museum and hit some Smithsonians. I was on my way and decided to go to the capitol again because I hadn't seen it from the east side. There I saw the Library of Congress, which I had heard great things so I went in and checked out the exhibits for about an hour. Too bad I didn't have a few more hours because there was plenty to see. Next I went back to the Holocaust for about 2 hours, but still didn't get to see all I wanted. Then I went to the American History Smithsonian, where I saw Muhammad Ali's gloves, a Bob Couzy jersey, a Stan Musial bat, and Seinfeld's puffy shirt, along with many other great exhibits. Again, out of there at 5:30. I hate that they aren't open later, it's caused me to miss too many great things. That night Robb Nansel came into DC, so we all went out to eat and then to a few bars. The Wrens were playing at a club so Robb hooked us up on the guest list and saw a great show.
Saturday - Finally, a full day of college football! We watched the Irish play then went out to the Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, and the FDR Memorial. All of those were great, though I was somewhat preoccupied because the Husker game was about to start. We hopped in a cab and went to a Husker bar that I found online, called the Union Pub. It was full of Husker fans so it was nice cheering for NU in a different state with other Nebraska people. Boy, the offense looks terrible, luckily that defense looks like it is back where it should be. After the game we just went to some other bars, including this bar called Tryst, which we want to come to Omaha. It's basically a coffee shop\bar, where they have a wide variety of coffees and special coffee liquor drinks. In fact we went there Friday and Saturday night.
Sunday - We went to the Redskins-Bears game. It was a defensive battle as the final ended 9-7 in favor of the Redskins. I had only been to Chiefs NFL games, and it was cool seeing a Skins game. After that we went to different bars watching games then went to a nice dinner and then just went home as we were all tired.
That is the end of my trip. It was a blast, but I'm also glad to be home!
Here is a picture of the Capitol:
And here is a picture of the Redskins game:
Thursday - I went downtown to eat and then formulated a plan for the day. I went to Arlington Cemetery which was awesome. If you haven't seen it it is difficult to explain, but it is really cool. After that I stayed on the Virginia side of the river and went to the Teddy Roosevelt Memorial. If you ever go to DC do NOT go there. It basically wasted about 1 1/2 hours of my time. After that I went to the Holocaust Museum which was very cool, but I could only go for about an hour because the museums are only open until 5:30. So I went to the capitol building, walked around it, and then went back to the apartment. That night Justin, Kenz, and I went to dinner at some bar and watched the football game, then went to a bar called the Russia House for more drinks. The bar had a serious Russia Mafia feel to it, and they have about 75 different types of vodka.
Friday - Again I went downtown, this time to a great deli that I found the other day. I knew I wanted to go back to the Holocaust Museum and hit some Smithsonians. I was on my way and decided to go to the capitol again because I hadn't seen it from the east side. There I saw the Library of Congress, which I had heard great things so I went in and checked out the exhibits for about an hour. Too bad I didn't have a few more hours because there was plenty to see. Next I went back to the Holocaust for about 2 hours, but still didn't get to see all I wanted. Then I went to the American History Smithsonian, where I saw Muhammad Ali's gloves, a Bob Couzy jersey, a Stan Musial bat, and Seinfeld's puffy shirt, along with many other great exhibits. Again, out of there at 5:30. I hate that they aren't open later, it's caused me to miss too many great things. That night Robb Nansel came into DC, so we all went out to eat and then to a few bars. The Wrens were playing at a club so Robb hooked us up on the guest list and saw a great show.
Saturday - Finally, a full day of college football! We watched the Irish play then went out to the Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, and the FDR Memorial. All of those were great, though I was somewhat preoccupied because the Husker game was about to start. We hopped in a cab and went to a Husker bar that I found online, called the Union Pub. It was full of Husker fans so it was nice cheering for NU in a different state with other Nebraska people. Boy, the offense looks terrible, luckily that defense looks like it is back where it should be. After the game we just went to some other bars, including this bar called Tryst, which we want to come to Omaha. It's basically a coffee shop\bar, where they have a wide variety of coffees and special coffee liquor drinks. In fact we went there Friday and Saturday night.
Sunday - We went to the Redskins-Bears game. It was a defensive battle as the final ended 9-7 in favor of the Redskins. I had only been to Chiefs NFL games, and it was cool seeing a Skins game. After that we went to different bars watching games then went to a nice dinner and then just went home as we were all tired.
That is the end of my trip. It was a blast, but I'm also glad to be home!
Here is a picture of the Capitol:
And here is a picture of the Redskins game:
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Pictures from DC, 9/6/05
View of Washington Monument from Lincoln Memorial
View of Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool from atop Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
View of Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool from atop Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Wednesday, 9/7, Hungover
Today sucks. We just drank a little too much last night. Justin, Kenz, and I went to a Turkish bar and ate food and drank wine. Then we went to a couple more bars then back to the apartment for more beers.
So yesterday was quite a fun day. I went downtown and found a nice little deli for lunch. Then I walked to the White House and walked around it. I may hate our President, but I still got goose bumps just from looking at it. After that I walked to the Washington Monument and went on a tour to the top. It was cool at the top, but they just have 4 windows and about 50 people. The best part about it was just seeing where you are in relation to the rest of the area. After that I looked at the World War II Memorial, then walked down the reflecting pool and to the Lincoln Monument. This was my favorite part - the view, the history, everything was so cool. Then I just walked back to the train and off to the apartment.
I'm going to post some pictures of this momentarily.
So yesterday was quite a fun day. I went downtown and found a nice little deli for lunch. Then I walked to the White House and walked around it. I may hate our President, but I still got goose bumps just from looking at it. After that I walked to the Washington Monument and went on a tour to the top. It was cool at the top, but they just have 4 windows and about 50 people. The best part about it was just seeing where you are in relation to the rest of the area. After that I looked at the World War II Memorial, then walked down the reflecting pool and to the Lincoln Monument. This was my favorite part - the view, the history, everything was so cool. Then I just walked back to the train and off to the apartment.
I'm going to post some pictures of this momentarily.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Tuesday, 9/6, My trip so far
This has been a very fun trip at this point. We just returned to DC last night. Here is what we have done so far:
Friday - I arrived in DC around 6:30. We immediately hopped on the Chinatown bus to NYC (poor planning on our part), but it was very convenient. We arrived in NYC around Midnight and went straight to Conor's apartment in East Village. From there Justin, Mackenzie, Conor, and I went to a bar near Conor's they call Church. We ran into Rachel Jacobsen, Jesse Latham, and their friend Yin at the bar. We also met up with Rachael and Sarah Dodson, Dan Wuebben, and Dana Naughton and just drank outside at the bar for a few hours. Conor had been talking shit about how good he was at air hockey, so we all went to a bar below his apartment called Cheap Shots to play. He was right - he kicked everyone's ass, to our disbelief. After that we all grabbed some beer and slices and had after hours at Conor's place.
Saturday - We slept in, then J-Bone, Mac, and I went for brunch and Mimosas at a cafe called Life. We met up with our friend Nate and his girlfriend Nellie, and went back to C's to wake him up and do something. We met up with Steph Drootin and her friend Sandra from LA, and went to Cheap Shots for some air hockey and drinks. A few were hungry so we went to a cafe called Yaffa for food and drinks and met up with Rachel J, Jesse L, Yin, and their friend Jesse. We ate and drank for a while then Jesse L and Rachel J went to a movie, while C, J-Bone, Mac, and I went back to Conor's to relax for a while. After a few hours we talked to Steph and as it turned out they never left Yaffa! We all went to Doug Koepsel's place in Brooklyn where he was having a barbecue. Sam Frazier was there along with everyone else that I was with earlier. We ate and drank (once again) out on Doug's back porch, and it was a nice relaxing evening. Everyone I was with (C, J-Bone, Mac, Nate, Nellie) wanted to leave, but I wanted to stay, but I figured I better hop in a cab with them. Conor wanted to play more air hockey, so we did. This time I beat him 7-1! Rilo Kiley met us at the bar (in town to play MSG opening for Coldplay?), so we all went upstairs to Conor's for late night. It was a fun time hanging out with them.
Sunday - Since we hadn't really left the Village other than a quick train and cab ride to and from Brooklyn, we wanted to do some things. So the 4 of us met up with Jenny Lewis and walked trough Times Square to Central Park, where we met up with Nate and Nellie. We just walked around the Park and hung out a couple of hours. After that we went to a bar called Jekyll and Hyde, some weird place with a haunted house effect to it. Weird but fun. Then we went back to the Church and met up with Jason Boesel, had some more drinks, and then J-Bone was unsurprisingly ready to pass out. Conor wanted revenge on me in air hockey so we went back for more and he beat me twice, 7-5 and 7-6. Much more competitive at least, I didn't score more than 1 each game the first day. At least my win over him wasn't too much of a fluke. Oh, funny thing about that place. Conor was "outed" in a NY magazine that is kind of like the Reader in Omaha only better, with things to do what is going on, etc. It said in there that Cheap Shots is his favorite hangout where he is always playing air hockey. Pretty funny. So after that everyone wanted to go upstairs. So I found a bar I had not been yet, had one drink, grabbed a slice then went to C's.
Monday - Our bus left at 12:30 so we grabbed a bite to eat then hit the bus. We arrived in DC around 5:00. We came to Justin and Mackenzie's, made some dinner, relaxed, watched some of the football game, watched the 2 episodes of Rome and 1 of
Entourage that we missed and went to sleep. We all needed a night off.
Tuesday - That is now. I'm about to get in the shower, Justin and Mac are at work. They live about 3 blocks from the train so I am going to learn my way around a little, check out the Washington Monument and some other things, and grab some food.
Almost forgot, the Huskers played the other day. Yeah, it sounds like they weren't so hot, but at least the defense played well, and remember it was the first game. Most teams, sometimes even good ones are sloppy. The most (or least) improvement often happens between games 1 and 2. If we come out and play really well against Wake we are in fine shape. If not, it could be a long year.
Hope everyone is having a good week. I'll post back in the next day or 2.
Friday - I arrived in DC around 6:30. We immediately hopped on the Chinatown bus to NYC (poor planning on our part), but it was very convenient. We arrived in NYC around Midnight and went straight to Conor's apartment in East Village. From there Justin, Mackenzie, Conor, and I went to a bar near Conor's they call Church. We ran into Rachel Jacobsen, Jesse Latham, and their friend Yin at the bar. We also met up with Rachael and Sarah Dodson, Dan Wuebben, and Dana Naughton and just drank outside at the bar for a few hours. Conor had been talking shit about how good he was at air hockey, so we all went to a bar below his apartment called Cheap Shots to play. He was right - he kicked everyone's ass, to our disbelief. After that we all grabbed some beer and slices and had after hours at Conor's place.
Saturday - We slept in, then J-Bone, Mac, and I went for brunch and Mimosas at a cafe called Life. We met up with our friend Nate and his girlfriend Nellie, and went back to C's to wake him up and do something. We met up with Steph Drootin and her friend Sandra from LA, and went to Cheap Shots for some air hockey and drinks. A few were hungry so we went to a cafe called Yaffa for food and drinks and met up with Rachel J, Jesse L, Yin, and their friend Jesse. We ate and drank for a while then Jesse L and Rachel J went to a movie, while C, J-Bone, Mac, and I went back to Conor's to relax for a while. After a few hours we talked to Steph and as it turned out they never left Yaffa! We all went to Doug Koepsel's place in Brooklyn where he was having a barbecue. Sam Frazier was there along with everyone else that I was with earlier. We ate and drank (once again) out on Doug's back porch, and it was a nice relaxing evening. Everyone I was with (C, J-Bone, Mac, Nate, Nellie) wanted to leave, but I wanted to stay, but I figured I better hop in a cab with them. Conor wanted to play more air hockey, so we did. This time I beat him 7-1! Rilo Kiley met us at the bar (in town to play MSG opening for Coldplay?), so we all went upstairs to Conor's for late night. It was a fun time hanging out with them.
Sunday - Since we hadn't really left the Village other than a quick train and cab ride to and from Brooklyn, we wanted to do some things. So the 4 of us met up with Jenny Lewis and walked trough Times Square to Central Park, where we met up with Nate and Nellie. We just walked around the Park and hung out a couple of hours. After that we went to a bar called Jekyll and Hyde, some weird place with a haunted house effect to it. Weird but fun. Then we went back to the Church and met up with Jason Boesel, had some more drinks, and then J-Bone was unsurprisingly ready to pass out. Conor wanted revenge on me in air hockey so we went back for more and he beat me twice, 7-5 and 7-6. Much more competitive at least, I didn't score more than 1 each game the first day. At least my win over him wasn't too much of a fluke. Oh, funny thing about that place. Conor was "outed" in a NY magazine that is kind of like the Reader in Omaha only better, with things to do what is going on, etc. It said in there that Cheap Shots is his favorite hangout where he is always playing air hockey. Pretty funny. So after that everyone wanted to go upstairs. So I found a bar I had not been yet, had one drink, grabbed a slice then went to C's.
Monday - Our bus left at 12:30 so we grabbed a bite to eat then hit the bus. We arrived in DC around 5:00. We came to Justin and Mackenzie's, made some dinner, relaxed, watched some of the football game, watched the 2 episodes of Rome and 1 of
Entourage that we missed and went to sleep. We all needed a night off.
Tuesday - That is now. I'm about to get in the shower, Justin and Mac are at work. They live about 3 blocks from the train so I am going to learn my way around a little, check out the Washington Monument and some other things, and grab some food.
Almost forgot, the Huskers played the other day. Yeah, it sounds like they weren't so hot, but at least the defense played well, and remember it was the first game. Most teams, sometimes even good ones are sloppy. The most (or least) improvement often happens between games 1 and 2. If we come out and play really well against Wake we are in fine shape. If not, it could be a long year.
Hope everyone is having a good week. I'll post back in the next day or 2.
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