The line just got more blurred. 2015 is around the corner. For those of you don't know that is the agreed upon year of the end of the world. My friend Dan has a theory that machines and ovely advanced technology will be the down fall of all humanity. Our creations will in turn destory us.
Robot man
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
"Uncle Again"
My brothers wife gave birth yesterday. I am an uncle again. Baby Reagan came late yesterday afternoon. Everything was fine.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
"Perfect For Petty"
Low 70's as a high. Slim chance of rain, but its highly unlikely. Should be breezy and even cool at night. Going to be fun. Whats everyones fav Tom Petty song? For the love of god would someone please comment on my stinking blog.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
"Zero Vomit Tolerance"
Apperently its a crime now. Wonder if anyone ever wanted for vomit on Lima Beanz. Read here. Its work friendly, but maybe not just ate my danish friendly.
"Bad Joke"
It's that time again.
A man, a lawyer, a redneck, a nun, a blonde, a dog, and a priest walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Is this some kind of joke?"
A man, a lawyer, a redneck, a nun, a blonde, a dog, and a priest walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Is this some kind of joke?"
Sunday, June 12, 2005
"Could Arlene Spoil Petty?!?"
Well a lot of us are checking out the Black Crowes and Tom Petty concert in Camden (although Im sure one or both performers will say we are in Philly) and its an outside concert so weather is a concern.
I have to say im worried about the remains of tropical storm Arlene. The storm is fizzling out, but it will still be a huge cluster of rain by the time it hits New Jersey. Considering the path it's taking going through the country then up to the north east, its very possible the rain from it could take as long as Friday to get here. Even if it gets here earlier than that these systems have a tendency to linger.
On the other hand it might be good, because the additonal travel of the storm could weaken it. It will also have to over mountains which helps tear apart systems occasionally. Tucker's World will keep you posted.
I have to say im worried about the remains of tropical storm Arlene. The storm is fizzling out, but it will still be a huge cluster of rain by the time it hits New Jersey. Considering the path it's taking going through the country then up to the north east, its very possible the rain from it could take as long as Friday to get here. Even if it gets here earlier than that these systems have a tendency to linger.
On the other hand it might be good, because the additonal travel of the storm could weaken it. It will also have to over mountains which helps tear apart systems occasionally. Tucker's World will keep you posted.
"How Sweep It Is"
The Philly Phantoms the farm team of the soon to be to offically defunct NHL team the Flyers won the calder cup last night. So, that means they are the champions of the AHL. The won before in 1998 with netmind Neil Little being the only player to be on both teams. Of course, this won't count to end the drough. I wouldn't count it. Would any one?
The team sold out the INSERT BANK name here center in South Philly. Of course the game wasn't on TV, but they are having a party in the parking lot on Monday.
The Phantoms won the series in 4 games flat. Maybe, they should just move into the bigger building next year, and destory the spectrum.
Game Coverage.
The team sold out the INSERT BANK name here center in South Philly. Of course the game wasn't on TV, but they are having a party in the parking lot on Monday.
The Phantoms won the series in 4 games flat. Maybe, they should just move into the bigger building next year, and destory the spectrum.
Game Coverage.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
"Garden State Shark Attack!"
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.
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.
"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.
:::::loud club music continues::::
::::::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.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
"NJ Sucks;Philly Smokes"
This guy sure thinks so,. Also it appears the Philly smoking ban may not be done deal after all. Of course by the time you read this it might be a moot point.
"Summer Movie File 202: The Longest Yard"
It's fitting that Adam Sandler's movies usually are released in the summer. Because, they generally have the same feeling of just chilling out on a lazy summer afternoon. Sandler's latest effort is a remake of the 1970's flick the Longest Yard. The film tells the tale of football showdown between the prisoners and prison guards. Sandler, plays an ex-quarter back NFL star. One has to get past the absurdity of casting Sandler in such a role, and just accept it for a comic vehicle the better. The film seems closer to 50 first dates or Anger Mangement( the same director as both ) in its slightly darker tone than his earlier films like BIlly Madison.
The film actually uses violence in a more realistic way than most Sandler films. The film also deals with racial slurs and tensions which give it an unexpected edge. The actual screenplay isn't anything new. Basic under dog story, but in these kinds of comedies its the journey not the destination. Sitting back watching the actors zing one another, and cringing at the bone crushing hits and major hurts put on each other during games and practices.
The movie also co-stars fellow SNL alumni Chris Rock. Rock has yet to have a run away hit with a leading role. Fresh off the god-awful Head of State which he also wrote and directed. Rock does what he does best, walks around and tells jokes. In fact his character is likely purposely uninvolved in any of the football scenes, so he can spew off his new material. He basically walks around during stand up comedy in the movie. Just playing himself, as if he took a wrong turn the stage at one of his performances and wondered on to the movie set. Rock hasn't played an actual character since New Jack City.
Regardless, the movie exists to make you route for people and the everyman Sandler. I guess it worked since people were cheering during "the big game" at the showing I went to. Lots of the Sandler regulars are MIA, but the guy who looks like col. sanders and cloris leachman who stared with Sandler in Spanglish provide the "random Sandler" humor. Burt Reynolds also appears who was in the original one. It's more a less a throw away role which might disappoint fans of the original.
Sandler's career is certainly at interesting point. Almost as if he is playing the field after getting rave reviews playing parts in deeper films such as Punch Drunk Love and Spanglish. Showing off a better range. Regardless, Sandler is one of the few comic actors that is almost always worth spending your time with.
The film actually uses violence in a more realistic way than most Sandler films. The film also deals with racial slurs and tensions which give it an unexpected edge. The actual screenplay isn't anything new. Basic under dog story, but in these kinds of comedies its the journey not the destination. Sitting back watching the actors zing one another, and cringing at the bone crushing hits and major hurts put on each other during games and practices.
The movie also co-stars fellow SNL alumni Chris Rock. Rock has yet to have a run away hit with a leading role. Fresh off the god-awful Head of State which he also wrote and directed. Rock does what he does best, walks around and tells jokes. In fact his character is likely purposely uninvolved in any of the football scenes, so he can spew off his new material. He basically walks around during stand up comedy in the movie. Just playing himself, as if he took a wrong turn the stage at one of his performances and wondered on to the movie set. Rock hasn't played an actual character since New Jack City.
Regardless, the movie exists to make you route for people and the everyman Sandler. I guess it worked since people were cheering during "the big game" at the showing I went to. Lots of the Sandler regulars are MIA, but the guy who looks like col. sanders and cloris leachman who stared with Sandler in Spanglish provide the "random Sandler" humor. Burt Reynolds also appears who was in the original one. It's more a less a throw away role which might disappoint fans of the original.
Sandler's career is certainly at interesting point. Almost as if he is playing the field after getting rave reviews playing parts in deeper films such as Punch Drunk Love and Spanglish. Showing off a better range. Regardless, Sandler is one of the few comic actors that is almost always worth spending your time with.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
"Bad Joke of The Week"
It's that time of the week boys and girls.
What do snake charmers do in the rain?
Turn on their windshield vipers.
What do snake charmers do in the rain?
Turn on their windshield vipers.
Monday, May 30, 2005
"Devil of a Time in Newark"
So if the NHL ever rises from it's ashses the New Jersey Devils will head a tad south. To Newark, leaving the swamps of the medow lands behind. An assemblymen in NJ, would like them to leave their "Demonic" name there too. He would like them to change it, the owners of the hockey team are saying fat chance.
Judging by his quote the politican is getting the Jersey Devil confused with the fallen angel from the bible. The Devils aren't named after satan himself, but after the Jersey Devil. Of course imagine people across the country who likely never heard fo the demonic creature that roams the pine barrens might be a bit confused. Perhaps they think its just named after the people who run the state.
Anyway, hopefully they keep their name. I always thought the Carolina Hurricanes was a much more morbid name. Think about it, lets name our team after the weather elimate that casues constant death and destuction to our state! At least the Jersey Devil hasn't been confirmed to kill anyone. Would anyone like me to blog about the legend?
Anyway go read this at ESPN.
Judging by his quote the politican is getting the Jersey Devil confused with the fallen angel from the bible. The Devils aren't named after satan himself, but after the Jersey Devil. Of course imagine people across the country who likely never heard fo the demonic creature that roams the pine barrens might be a bit confused. Perhaps they think its just named after the people who run the state.
Anyway, hopefully they keep their name. I always thought the Carolina Hurricanes was a much more morbid name. Think about it, lets name our team after the weather elimate that casues constant death and destuction to our state! At least the Jersey Devil hasn't been confirmed to kill anyone. Would anyone like me to blog about the legend?
Anyway go read this at ESPN.
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