The first reported shark attack ironically enough for the first time since the year Jaws was released happened Weds. A 19-yearold dude was surfing when he got bitten on the foot. Its thought that it was baby great white shark. Likely 6 feet in length. It occurred in Surf City on Long Beach Ilsand, which is just north of Atlantic City.
Shark story.
There are also a bunch of bears running around our great state. Another one bear broke into a home in North Jersey, and was shot. At least the first one apparently was just on route to America's favorite Playground. Perhaps he was hoping to him them, say..COME ON DOWN! At the fake price is right at Showboat. I am sure the bear is more likely to do that than we are this summer.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
"Down to One"
The Philly Phantoms are one win away from winning it all. They took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Calder Cup Finals earlier tonight with goals from Patrick Sharp and Mike Richards. Game 4 which could be the clincher will actually be aired Friday night. So would game 5 if needed Saturday night. Both games are in philly.
"Heat is On"
Today (weds) was the hotest day in two years. 94 degrees! It's going to be hot, hot, hot for awhile.
When will the simmer end?
When will the simmer end?
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
"Bad Joke of the Week"
It's humpday! You know what that means.
::::::ITS TIME FOR THE BAAAAAAAAAAAD Joke of the Week!::::::
::::loud club music playing:::::::
What do you call a monster snake that works for the government?
A civil serpent.
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::::::ITS TIME FOR THE BAAAAAAAAAAAD Joke of the Week!::::::
::::loud club music playing:::::::
What do you call a monster snake that works for the government?
A civil serpent.
:::::loud club music continues::::
Monday, June 06, 2005
"Summer Flood-Gates"
Well despite May feeling like a wasteland of dampness and below normal tempeatures, Summer has arrived. Okay, not offically by the calendar, but lets face it Summer for the most part starts Memorial Day weekend. Not to mention May is usually a fairly hot month.
Well the weather has offically broken and highs in the 90s and the upper 80s are upon us all week. No turning back now.
So, yeah Sunday was really the first day that "felt" like a summer day. I am sure most people like me have certain CDS the like to break out during such weather.
Great summer bands I find to be are Weezer, Travis and Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers. It doesn't get much better than hearing "In to the Great Wide Open" while heading down to the shore.
I am sure everyone else has certain CDS are bands they have to hear on hot summer days. For the record the best summer Petty CD is Wildflowers, and I just crank up my Live Weezer CD from 5 years ago.
Enjoy the heat readers. Tomorrow, we will hit 90 again. If we hit 90 again Weds, if offically a heatwave. Its highly, doubtful but it could be our first of the year. Check it out.
Well the weather has offically broken and highs in the 90s and the upper 80s are upon us all week. No turning back now.
So, yeah Sunday was really the first day that "felt" like a summer day. I am sure most people like me have certain CDS the like to break out during such weather.
Great summer bands I find to be are Weezer, Travis and Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers. It doesn't get much better than hearing "In to the Great Wide Open" while heading down to the shore.
I am sure everyone else has certain CDS are bands they have to hear on hot summer days. For the record the best summer Petty CD is Wildflowers, and I just crank up my Live Weezer CD from 5 years ago.
Enjoy the heat readers. Tomorrow, we will hit 90 again. If we hit 90 again Weds, if offically a heatwave. Its highly, doubtful but it could be our first of the year. Check it out.
"Angelo's Anger"
Radio personalities Angelo Cataldi and Howard Eskin are going toe-to-toe. You would think that they were on rival radio stations. Actually they are both on 610 WIP. I am not sure how it started(and it wasn't the first fight), but Howard really pissed off Angelo.
Not only does Angelo deny this being a cheap radio stunt, he has recently ripped into Howard on this webpage. It reminds me of the old crewblog days when we would just cut each others throats in cyber space. Perhaps Lima Beanz ghost wrote this one.
Could be interesting to see what happens. Howard recently left NBC 10 News, where he anchored on the weekends, and can be seen as a judge on UPN 57's Gimme the Mike. A low budget local American Idol.
Not only does Angelo deny this being a cheap radio stunt, he has recently ripped into Howard on this webpage. It reminds me of the old crewblog days when we would just cut each others throats in cyber space. Perhaps Lima Beanz ghost wrote this one.
Could be interesting to see what happens. Howard recently left NBC 10 News, where he anchored on the weekends, and can be seen as a judge on UPN 57's Gimme the Mike. A low budget local American Idol.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
"Phantom's Menace "
While a bunch of millionaires NHL people bicker over spiliting millions and millions of dollars for a game that middle class hard working people pay out the nose for, the AHL (American Hockey League) still actually has hockey games. Not only that, but hockey starved fans in the area are in as about as much luck as you can be with a lockout. The Philly Phantoms are in the Calder Cup Finals against the Chicago Wolves who belong to both Flordia and Atlanta of the NHL. Friday Night Micheal Richards (Giddy Up) scored the loan goal to put the team up one game to none.
Last night long time Phantoms defense man (and one of your's truelys fav AHL journeymen) scored in regulation which was tied at one after 3 periods of play. The teams needed double overtime to determine a winner. Partrick Sharp scored early in the 2nd OT. Of course, he waited untill I had my back to the tv screen to do so,during a rare Phantoms telecast. So, now the men in purple are up 2 games to zip. In a bizzarre set-up, despite not having "home ice advantage" the Phantoms get to play 3 straight game on home ice with 2-0 lead. They may have been happy with a split, but now they have the wolves backs against the walls. Depite the close games, the Wolves have been seemingly flat in the two games mustering only one goal.
Games 5,6, and 7 if they are even needed will be broadcast. However, Rick and I are considering going to see game 3 which would be Weds. night at 7pm in the Watch Over You center. Perhaps getting club box seats which run between 20 and 30 bucks, to see this game. Anyone, interested in going?
Oh yeah and props to the Trenton Titans (the level below the Phantoms) of the ECHL on winning the kelly cup!
Quick Random AHL facts:
The Hershey Bears who used to be the Flyers affilate hooked up with the Colorado Avalanche when the Phantoms were born. This past month the Lanche dumped them, and the Washington Capitials scooped them up.
Neil Little is the only remaining player from the 1998 Calder Cup Champs on the Phantoms
John Slaney, despite being one of the best defensmen in the AHL for a number of years, has never won a professional championship. Slaney, may be famliar to NHL fans since he had stints with the Flyers, and Penguins.
The Calder Cup is named after Frank Calder, the first NHL president who if credited for bringing hockey to major US cities. He held that job from 1917- 1943. A trophy named after him is also given to the NHL's rookie of the year. Currently the active team with the most cups is the Hershey Bears who have won 8, with their last cup in 1997. The Calder Cup has been around for 68 years.
Last night long time Phantoms defense man (and one of your's truelys fav AHL journeymen) scored in regulation which was tied at one after 3 periods of play. The teams needed double overtime to determine a winner. Partrick Sharp scored early in the 2nd OT. Of course, he waited untill I had my back to the tv screen to do so,during a rare Phantoms telecast. So, now the men in purple are up 2 games to zip. In a bizzarre set-up, despite not having "home ice advantage" the Phantoms get to play 3 straight game on home ice with 2-0 lead. They may have been happy with a split, but now they have the wolves backs against the walls. Depite the close games, the Wolves have been seemingly flat in the two games mustering only one goal.
Games 5,6, and 7 if they are even needed will be broadcast. However, Rick and I are considering going to see game 3 which would be Weds. night at 7pm in the Watch Over You center. Perhaps getting club box seats which run between 20 and 30 bucks, to see this game. Anyone, interested in going?
Oh yeah and props to the Trenton Titans (the level below the Phantoms) of the ECHL on winning the kelly cup!
Quick Random AHL facts:
The Hershey Bears who used to be the Flyers affilate hooked up with the Colorado Avalanche when the Phantoms were born. This past month the Lanche dumped them, and the Washington Capitials scooped them up.
Neil Little is the only remaining player from the 1998 Calder Cup Champs on the Phantoms
John Slaney, despite being one of the best defensmen in the AHL for a number of years, has never won a professional championship. Slaney, may be famliar to NHL fans since he had stints with the Flyers, and Penguins.
The Calder Cup is named after Frank Calder, the first NHL president who if credited for bringing hockey to major US cities. He held that job from 1917- 1943. A trophy named after him is also given to the NHL's rookie of the year. Currently the active team with the most cups is the Hershey Bears who have won 8, with their last cup in 1997. The Calder Cup has been around for 68 years.
"The Phillies Rise From the Dead"
In case you haven't noticed and judging by the attendance you havent. The Philadelphia Phillies have actually managed to win some games. In fact despite still being in last place in their entire divison they are only 1.5 games out of the first spot! So, after all the belly aching, and hatred spewed at them and their fans bascially wanting to burry the team alive, they still have a shot of a post season life.
Considering the fact that its early June, the even notion of talking about the playoffs is still absurd. However, things were looking pretty grim for the fighting Phils for a month and half and it looked as if the season could have just been a fromality by the end of this month had they not turned things around.
I am no baseball expert, but from what I understand their divison is farily lousy. Well you don't have to be an expert to notice in the standings (at the time I write this anyway) they have merely on less win than the first place Braves.
So, hatred of the owner aside. It's as if the first quarter of the season never happened standing wise. With the divison so tight. The Phillies won both games of their double-header last night, and things are a lot brighter. It's as if the Phillies have risen from the dead.
Considering the fact that its early June, the even notion of talking about the playoffs is still absurd. However, things were looking pretty grim for the fighting Phils for a month and half and it looked as if the season could have just been a fromality by the end of this month had they not turned things around.
I am no baseball expert, but from what I understand their divison is farily lousy. Well you don't have to be an expert to notice in the standings (at the time I write this anyway) they have merely on less win than the first place Braves.
So, hatred of the owner aside. It's as if the first quarter of the season never happened standing wise. With the divison so tight. The Phillies won both games of their double-header last night, and things are a lot brighter. It's as if the Phillies have risen from the dead.
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