Opening Stuff:
The danger of the Internet has never been more apparent than it is with this case of the nutty preacher in Florida. Terry Jones and his congregation of 36 want to burn Korans and Muslims in tents in the desert know about it. Of course the overabundant US media fans the flames by turning this small isolated act of lunacy in out of the way US town into an international event. The minister may be a nutcase, but the media is just plain stupid. And…this morning because of the publicity another church in Kansas as announced their intention to burn Muslim bibles too.
There is nothing better than Chopmist Charlie’s Chocolate Lava Cake ala Mode! Too bad I don’t eat sweets any more.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention are aghast at new data saying that fewer than 26% of Americans eat vegetables three times a day. I was amazed that anybody would eat vegetables 3 times a day. That is, until I learned that by a wide margin American’s favorite vegetable is the potato! Which changes the scenario greatly – hash browns for breakfast, French fries for lunch and potatoes au gratin for dinner. And…a bag of potato chips before bedtime. Yup, I could be a vegan.
The Question:
I was wondering why the network didn’t kick off the season with a game between the NE patriots and Buffalo Bills – in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first game played in the American Football Conference. In addition to Buffalo and NE (Boston Patriots then) name the other six original teams. Which three teams came over from the NFL when the two teams merged?
The Headlines:
--Insurance Companies Says New Health Care Plan Is Forcing Them To Raise Rates; 1%-9% Increases Expected To Cover Cost Of Extra Benefits Required Under The Law..--Huge Blast South Of San Fran Consumes 53 Homes; Broken Gas Main Sends Flames Through Neighborhood.
--Colorado Fire Fighters Hoping Fire That Destroyed 170 Homes In Boulder Is Under Control.
--Wall Street Expected To Open Higher.
--Sarah Shourd, One Of Three Students Held In Iran, To Be Released.
--11 Afghans Injured In Anti-Koran Burning Protest; Florida Minister Now Says Imam Lied To Him.
--So Far, Americans Less Than Enthusiastic About 3D TV.
--Michelle Obama Holds First Every Dance-athon In White House East Room; Jetes, Pirouettes, Gravity Defying Leaps, Bumps And Grinds Blur Historic Stately Image Of Room Used For Treaty Signings.
--Disgruntled Female Worker Kills Two At Kraft Cookie Plant In Philly.
Back to More Stuff:
Why doctors don’t like me Department:
When finishing a strenuous athletic event I eat potato chips and drink diet coke to replenish my salt and electrolytes. When my blood sugar gets to low after exercise I eat dark chocolate M&M’s for a boost. When I tell the doctor of my medications, he turns slowly, walks toward a wall where he gently bounces his head in a rhythmic movement muttering. Not M&M’s…not M&M’s. Of course, what you all are really probably thinking – “He does exercise and strenuous athletic events?”
The biggest effects of the emerging, suffocating Nanny State may be in the ownership and sale of homes. Talk about Big Bro looking over your shoulder.
When I see pics of the Prez standing there with chin up and schnozz in the air, I can only think. “How much time does he spend each day trimming the hair in his nose?”
That “Yellow Line” Showing the first down mark during football contests costs $20,000 per football broadcast. At 16 games a week times sixteen weeks a season the cost of that helpful viewing aid is $5,120,000. For that you could hire 246 - $10/hour coffee shop baristas!
Speaking of spending money for who knows what, how about that government of ours. Since the oil spill, the admin has authorized spending $28 Million to hire and train more oil platform inspectors. maybe they could train baristas.
You may have seen that survey from the editors of Food Network Mag that gives us a list of the five top things chefs across the country hate to eat: Liver, Sea Urchin, Tofu, Eggplant and Oysters. I guess that qualifies me for Chef’s School. Chefs also say they never order chicken and pasta dishes when eating out because it is the most overpriced meal in restaurants. And…a bottle of wine in a typical restaurant costs 2 ½ times more than in a liquor store. I still like chicken and pasta.
RI Governor race Department:
Yesterday it was Caprio and Mesolilla. Today it is Caprio placing the proverbial head of a dead horse in Republican candidate Roubitaille’s bed! Yup, Caprio henchmen went to the GOP leading candidate saying, “We’ll give you anything you want to drop out of the race.” Now to me…that sounds a little like a third world country democracy. Caprio sounds more and more like what has put RI in a hole in the first place. Thuggery in government.
Remember in your school days when some kid was bad the whole class was punished and eventually everybody hated the kids who were in trouble all of the time. Today when something happens to one person or an industry, the ugly specter of abundant lawyers always looms, with the result having everybody paying for an isolated blunder In the form of new unnecessary government regulations. Maybe all of those bad kids grew up to be Lawyers.
While the media is over wrought about the Koran burning, I don’t seem to remember many of them in the 60’s/70‘s being too concerned when “Flag Burning” was a daily event among the emotional anti-war protestor sycophants.
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 92 continues. –The trooper laughed slightly at my stupid little joke. “Have you noticed anything unusual?”
“I’m not sure, but a silver Volvo came up to my rear very fast, and just before you arrived I saw him turn right into the street where you turned around.” He took out his cell phone and pressed a speed button. “Send out another car,” I heard him start, “We’ll be looking for a silver Volvo…”, he turned to me, “You didn’t happen to get the license?” I told him I thought I saw a WRT followed by some numbers. “She says she thinks she saw WRT at the beginning of the license number.” I started thinking about the mission ahead of me as he finished talking. “Ok,” he said, “Lets go. I’ll follow you into Boston. I think things will be fine now.” I picked up my phone as he walked back to get started.
“Bill Claxton!”
“What’s going on?” I started. “What did Jack say about stopping the financing.”
“His first words were, ‘Have you been talking to Maggie?’.” “I told him no. That I had been talking to our legal department, and was there just to advise him. I felt badly lying to the boss, Maggie. I did. He paused for a minute. “I have to tell you that Jack seemed distant.”
“I’ll be there shortly. With a police escort, I chuckled. I think someone thinks I’m in danger.”
“Be careful boss.”
“Oh, I will. Oh I will…” Billy interrupted.
“Guess who just walked into the board room with Jack…Isabelle and that scientist you know.”
If you’re looking for people to love, look no further than the good folks in the Show Me state, Missouri. In 2008 90% of the voters passed an amendment to the state Constitution making English the official language. No individual has the right to demand a governemtn service in a language other than English (Makes sense – we are an English speaking nation). Also in 2008 a measure was passed requiring the Missouri Highway Patrol and other law people to verify the immigration status of any person arrested. Also, Illegal Immigrants in MO do not have access to taxpayer benefits like food stamps and health care. And all secondary institutions must certify annually that they have not knowingly awarded financial aid to students unlawfully present in the US.
There are a lot of pictures floating around the Internet showing Obama with other people near him saluting or placing their hands over their hearts while a flag passes ort the National Anthem is sung. While he stands with his hands at his side. Have you ever heard him explain his lack of courtesy to the American flag?
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--In the French Romantic Comedy “Heartbreaker” a man’s profession is breaking up bad couples – Daughter in love with loser; Sister negated to brute; Best friend dating a jerk. The heart breaker is Alex Lippi and he does his job through seduction! Could be funny.
--Resident Evil: Afterlife is probably better than it sounds. A woman named Alice finds survivors of a deadly virus that turns people into the undead. She leads them to safety, but when she gets to Los Angeles she finds a city overrun with thousands of the undead and she and her companions are about to enter a deadly trap. Sounds weird, but it is well done.
The Answer:
The driving force in the establishment of the new league that would challenge the older and stodgier NFL was Lamar Hunt. He owned the Kansas City Chiefs, the first entry. The other five were the NY Jets, Los Angeles (now San Diego Chargers), Dallas (Now Houston), Houston (Now Tenn) and Oakland.The three NFL teams that came over were Baltimore (Now Indy), Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
The End:
Have a great weekend everybody!
*But, it might be if cheerleading gets through.
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