With the end of the semester fastly approaching and also with finals week around the corner, I would like to take this time and wish all my classmates a very Merry Christmas and a very successful New Year.
Now I'm not usually a sappy person like this, but I have had probably the best week in my life. And with being happy I guess I will extend a little cheer myself.
Many of you might be wondering what it was that has made me so happy this week. Well, nothing out of the ordinary, just everything that could possibly go right, simply did. No curve balls, disastors. Nothing. Then my son, Ethan, placed second in the Seneca Jr. High wrestling tournament last weekend. With his win, he also made sure that his team won first place in the tournament as well. Then this evening, my son again won both of his matches and his team won their dual meet. Of course tonight was the last of his school related meets. Starting Monday, we start with his traveling wrestling team with our first tournament at Diamond, MO. a week from this Saturday.
Again, I want to extend my sincerest holiday wishes to all my classmates. Please be safe also good luck with finals!!!!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Kelly to Be Named Next Irish Coach
Hold on Irish fans, Notre Dame has hired it's next football coach. According to a report released by NBC Sports, http://www.msnbc.com/ current University of Cincinatti coach, Brian Kelly, is going to be named the new football coach for the University of Notre Dame.
Brian Kelly has lead his team this season to a an undefeated 12-0 season and a birth in the BCS All-State Sugar Bowl. Brian Kelly has won the Big East Conference title the last two seasons and has brought the Cincinatti Bearcats to somewhat national prominance.
Here we go again. I am so sick of what the administrators at Notre Dame are doing. Back in the mid 90's the athetic director pushed for the retirement of legendary coach Lou Holtz. The school felt that Coach Holtz was to old and couldn't win enough and produce national championships. So then they hire Bob Davie, Holtz's defensive coordinator. His best season was a 9-3 season and a loss to Oregon St. in the Fiesta Bowl. Notre Dame then fires him and hires Tyrone Willingham. Willingham started out his first season with an 8-0 record with wins over Michigan and Florida St. He finished his season with a 9-3 record but loses his bowl game. The rest of his team's never accomplish anything and after a few years he is also fired. In comes 3 time Super Bowl champion offense coordinator for the New England Patriots, Charlie Wies.
Charlie Wies started out very hot. So good in fact that Notre Dame gave Wies a contract extention before his first season was even over. He did have success with his offense, but his defenses could not stop anyone. In only a few years the only significant win was the first bowl game win that Notre Dame has had since they defeated Texas A&M in the 1994 Cotton Bowl.
I am probably the single most die hard Notre Dame fan. I just hope that Coach Kelly will make the Irish a national power again.
Brian Kelly has lead his team this season to a an undefeated 12-0 season and a birth in the BCS All-State Sugar Bowl. Brian Kelly has won the Big East Conference title the last two seasons and has brought the Cincinatti Bearcats to somewhat national prominance.
Here we go again. I am so sick of what the administrators at Notre Dame are doing. Back in the mid 90's the athetic director pushed for the retirement of legendary coach Lou Holtz. The school felt that Coach Holtz was to old and couldn't win enough and produce national championships. So then they hire Bob Davie, Holtz's defensive coordinator. His best season was a 9-3 season and a loss to Oregon St. in the Fiesta Bowl. Notre Dame then fires him and hires Tyrone Willingham. Willingham started out his first season with an 8-0 record with wins over Michigan and Florida St. He finished his season with a 9-3 record but loses his bowl game. The rest of his team's never accomplish anything and after a few years he is also fired. In comes 3 time Super Bowl champion offense coordinator for the New England Patriots, Charlie Wies.
Charlie Wies started out very hot. So good in fact that Notre Dame gave Wies a contract extention before his first season was even over. He did have success with his offense, but his defenses could not stop anyone. In only a few years the only significant win was the first bowl game win that Notre Dame has had since they defeated Texas A&M in the 1994 Cotton Bowl.
I am probably the single most die hard Notre Dame fan. I just hope that Coach Kelly will make the Irish a national power again.
Tiger Woods Mistress List Rises to 11
According to a story released by ABC News, http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/tiger-woods-mistress-now-11-tabs/story the number of alleged mistresses have now climbed to 11.
Mistress 11, other wise known as porn star Josyln James, has been made public of her involvement with Tiger Woods. However the 29 year old porn star is being very tight lipped about her "involvement" with Tiger although several text messages have been found to have been sent to her from Tiger's phone.
Wow. With all these mistresses, how in the world has Tiger found the time or the energy to even play golf? I guess to him one "hole" is as good as another. Sorry for the crude remark, especially for all the ladies in the class, but damn. This guy has everything going for him. Probably the best golfer that has ever played the sport. He has the model looking family. However I guess all is not what they seem behind closed doors.
In a related blog that I wrote last week about how I felt that Tiger's wife should be locked up for domestic assault. Since all these mistresses have be discovered, I say Tiger has got exactly what he deserved. I feel that in all actuality the damage that he caused his wife will have a far more lasting effect that his physical injuries. Not to mention if he would have passed along an STD to his wife. I hope that his wife will divorce Tiger and take him for everything that he is worth.
Mistress 11, other wise known as porn star Josyln James, has been made public of her involvement with Tiger Woods. However the 29 year old porn star is being very tight lipped about her "involvement" with Tiger although several text messages have been found to have been sent to her from Tiger's phone.
Wow. With all these mistresses, how in the world has Tiger found the time or the energy to even play golf? I guess to him one "hole" is as good as another. Sorry for the crude remark, especially for all the ladies in the class, but damn. This guy has everything going for him. Probably the best golfer that has ever played the sport. He has the model looking family. However I guess all is not what they seem behind closed doors.
In a related blog that I wrote last week about how I felt that Tiger's wife should be locked up for domestic assault. Since all these mistresses have be discovered, I say Tiger has got exactly what he deserved. I feel that in all actuality the damage that he caused his wife will have a far more lasting effect that his physical injuries. Not to mention if he would have passed along an STD to his wife. I hope that his wife will divorce Tiger and take him for everything that he is worth.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
My Black Friday Experience
It was a cold and clear, nearing midnight when I made the most moronic decision of my adult life. I decided, with the pressure of my sister-in-law and brother, to go with them to Toys R Us the friday after Thanksgiving.
At first I thought, "hey this might be fun." In fact I was even looking forward to the grand shopping experience. Well after what I had experienced that night, i doubt that I will ever, ever go shopping again.
First things first. Let me start by saying that we all arrived at Toys R Us at 11:00 Thanksgiving night. When we arrived the line to get into the store was already backed up all the way down to Hastings Music Store. By the time the store opened it's doors, the line was as backed all the way to Factory Card outlet. During the wait in the horrible line, I couldn't help but to think about how stupid people really get during the Christmas shopping season. I mean, here are all these people, myself included, standing out in the cold waiting for a store to open to hopefully buy gifts that might save the consumer a little bit of many. Then as time got closer for the store to open up it's doors, people then tried to butt into the line instead of waiting like everyone else. It even got so bad that Joplin Police and to come in and restore order. People were actually arrested and there were fights to get closer to the front of the line. Now remember, me and my family memebers were in line at 11:00 p.m. We finally made it into the store at 1:00 a.m. It took us two hours to get into the store!!!!!!!! Just when you think that it couldn't get any worse. It did.
Once inside of the store I got to witness even more stupidity of the American shopper. People were running, pushing, and even yelling at each other for stupid toys. I seen one woman literally take a toy out of the hands of another woman because it was the last of that particular toy in the store. All I could do was just sit back and laugh at what I was witnessing.
For me I went on the trip purely for entertainment purposes. In fact I have been finished with all my Christmas shopping since the first part of November. All I have left to buy are just little items that are in abundant supply.
Now, a person might ask me, "Mike will you do the day after Thanksgiving shopping again?" My answer will be? ABSOLUTELY!!!! I had an awesome time laughing and making fun of all the serious shopper. My sister-in-law included.
At first I thought, "hey this might be fun." In fact I was even looking forward to the grand shopping experience. Well after what I had experienced that night, i doubt that I will ever, ever go shopping again.
First things first. Let me start by saying that we all arrived at Toys R Us at 11:00 Thanksgiving night. When we arrived the line to get into the store was already backed up all the way down to Hastings Music Store. By the time the store opened it's doors, the line was as backed all the way to Factory Card outlet. During the wait in the horrible line, I couldn't help but to think about how stupid people really get during the Christmas shopping season. I mean, here are all these people, myself included, standing out in the cold waiting for a store to open to hopefully buy gifts that might save the consumer a little bit of many. Then as time got closer for the store to open up it's doors, people then tried to butt into the line instead of waiting like everyone else. It even got so bad that Joplin Police and to come in and restore order. People were actually arrested and there were fights to get closer to the front of the line. Now remember, me and my family memebers were in line at 11:00 p.m. We finally made it into the store at 1:00 a.m. It took us two hours to get into the store!!!!!!!! Just when you think that it couldn't get any worse. It did.
Once inside of the store I got to witness even more stupidity of the American shopper. People were running, pushing, and even yelling at each other for stupid toys. I seen one woman literally take a toy out of the hands of another woman because it was the last of that particular toy in the store. All I could do was just sit back and laugh at what I was witnessing.
For me I went on the trip purely for entertainment purposes. In fact I have been finished with all my Christmas shopping since the first part of November. All I have left to buy are just little items that are in abundant supply.
Now, a person might ask me, "Mike will you do the day after Thanksgiving shopping again?" My answer will be? ABSOLUTELY!!!! I had an awesome time laughing and making fun of all the serious shopper. My sister-in-law included.
Wal-Mart Greeter Hospitalized After Being Punched in the Face by Shopper
According to a story released by Fox News,http://foxnews.com/story? 72 year old Thomas Jenkins, a Wal-Mart greeter, was punched in the face by 55 year old Paul Washington. Video footage of the incident showed the attack to be unprovoked. Further details of the incident is still being investigated.
What in the world is going on in this world? More and more violence is happening all over the country. From teenagers burning another teenager over a video game to now senior citizens hitting each other. It seems that violence is starting to become more maintstreamed that ever before.
According to video footage, Mr. Jenkins was just standing at his post greeting customers as they walked into the store. Then the video shows Mr. Washington walking around the corner and then, out of the blue, punching the door greeter without cause. What's even more appauling about this story, is that Mr. Washington denies hitting Mr. Jenkins. What the hell? Mr. Washington was caught on video assaulting Mr. Jenkins and now he is denying that he did. Please. Mr. Washington, be an adult and take your punishment like a man.
My question about this whole incident is, what could have possibly been going through Mr. Washington's mind to just walk up to someone and just hit them? I know that I have had some terrible trips to Wal-Mart and have been pissed off over the amount of money that I spent in there. But I have never thought about taking my "Wal-Mart" frustrations out on the friendly door greeter.
What will Wal-Mart do know in trying to protect their door greeters? I suggest training on how to use the Taser.
What in the world is going on in this world? More and more violence is happening all over the country. From teenagers burning another teenager over a video game to now senior citizens hitting each other. It seems that violence is starting to become more maintstreamed that ever before.
According to video footage, Mr. Jenkins was just standing at his post greeting customers as they walked into the store. Then the video shows Mr. Washington walking around the corner and then, out of the blue, punching the door greeter without cause. What's even more appauling about this story, is that Mr. Washington denies hitting Mr. Jenkins. What the hell? Mr. Washington was caught on video assaulting Mr. Jenkins and now he is denying that he did. Please. Mr. Washington, be an adult and take your punishment like a man.
My question about this whole incident is, what could have possibly been going through Mr. Washington's mind to just walk up to someone and just hit them? I know that I have had some terrible trips to Wal-Mart and have been pissed off over the amount of money that I spent in there. But I have never thought about taking my "Wal-Mart" frustrations out on the friendly door greeter.
What will Wal-Mart do know in trying to protect their door greeters? I suggest training on how to use the Taser.
Rachel Uchitel, Woman Linked to Tiger Woods Mum as Golf Great Gets Help
According to a story released by ABC News, http://www.abcnews.com.go/entertainment/tiger-woods-marriage-coounseling-rachel-uchitel-cancels-presser/ the alleged mistress of Tiger Woods, Rachel Uchitel, canceled her press conference.
Reasons for the cancelation of the press conference is still unknown, even though Ms. Uchitel attorney cites the reason as being a "conflict" of scheduling. Luckily for Tiger Woods she is not speaking to the press at this time. Tiger is currently undergoing counseling for his indiscreations and to try and repair his marriage.
I fully understand why Tiger is seeking counseling. I mean, he was allegedly beaten by his wife after she found out about his affairs. Plus I'm sure the trauma from the beating is also being discussed in his "treatment."
Now, here's what has gotten my blood boiling about this whole Tiger Woods mess. There is substantial eveidence that Tiger's wife beat him with a golf club when she found out about his mistesses, but was there any arrests made in the case? The answer to that question is no. In fact the Florida State Highway Patrol stated that no investigation would even be made. If this was a case of domestic violence that involved a non-celebrity, an arrest would have been made. Simple as that. Here again, a wealthy person has slipped through the justice system. Tiger's wife should have been arrested, plain as that. She committed felony assault with a deadly instrument. His wife will not, by under no circumstances, be arrested, nor charged, or not even investigated. Again money talks in the American justice system.
I do not condone the fact that Tiger Woods cheated on his wife. In fact he cheated appalls me and that he would jeapordize his family for sexual endeavors. However, there is no way on this earth that I would stay married to someone who attacked me with a golf club. What will she do the next time that Tiger messes up? The outcome could become a lot worse than what happend in this last incident.
I do believe the old saying, "hell hath no fury than a woman scorned." I be Tiger believes it now.
Reasons for the cancelation of the press conference is still unknown, even though Ms. Uchitel attorney cites the reason as being a "conflict" of scheduling. Luckily for Tiger Woods she is not speaking to the press at this time. Tiger is currently undergoing counseling for his indiscreations and to try and repair his marriage.
I fully understand why Tiger is seeking counseling. I mean, he was allegedly beaten by his wife after she found out about his affairs. Plus I'm sure the trauma from the beating is also being discussed in his "treatment."
Now, here's what has gotten my blood boiling about this whole Tiger Woods mess. There is substantial eveidence that Tiger's wife beat him with a golf club when she found out about his mistesses, but was there any arrests made in the case? The answer to that question is no. In fact the Florida State Highway Patrol stated that no investigation would even be made. If this was a case of domestic violence that involved a non-celebrity, an arrest would have been made. Simple as that. Here again, a wealthy person has slipped through the justice system. Tiger's wife should have been arrested, plain as that. She committed felony assault with a deadly instrument. His wife will not, by under no circumstances, be arrested, nor charged, or not even investigated. Again money talks in the American justice system.
I do not condone the fact that Tiger Woods cheated on his wife. In fact he cheated appalls me and that he would jeapordize his family for sexual endeavors. However, there is no way on this earth that I would stay married to someone who attacked me with a golf club. What will she do the next time that Tiger messes up? The outcome could become a lot worse than what happend in this last incident.
I do believe the old saying, "hell hath no fury than a woman scorned." I be Tiger believes it now.
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