We're taking bets that this is why I love pugs...

Three Confused Pugs @ Yahoo! Video

We're taking bets that Top Seven Reasons why Christmas is awesome for Greg...

8. Christmas Story all day long!
7. Three of my favorite people birthdays on Christmas Day (Mom, Ian, & Jesus)
6. The inevitable mishearing of a statement that my mother makes which turns a story hilarious.
5. Seeing my entire family together.
4. Wrapping presents. I really enjoy this.
3. Not being able to sleep on Christmas Eve.
2. Hearing my parents sing at Midnight Mass.
1. Laughing with my entire family over something that would not make sense to anyone else.

We're taking bets it is time to start tracking Santa...

This is my favorite site for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

NORAD SANTA TRACKER 2008.

Don't miss him!!!

WTBT Volume 44 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* if you haven't said Happy Hanakkuh to your Jewish friends you are already late.
* sometimes I like to lean.
* watching your mother sleep through a movie is fun especially when she says she really wants to see this one.
* stomping on the Steelers Terrible Towel is going to backfire on the Titans.
* it has been a good year for me in fantasy football.
* Alaskans forget what it is like to have fun at the holidays.
* it kind of makes you wonder what Sarah Palin thinks.
* the New England Patriots will get the luck they need to help them into the play-offs.
* you can't make some of this stuff up.
* the restaurant that served the bad food is screwed.
* Rick Warren at Obama's inauguration makes me more upset every day.
* you might be scared, but the Vatican is starting to embrace techonology.
* meeting nice people that you will never see again is always something that makes me happy.
* if you are bored you should find a group singing Christmas carols and join them.

We're taking bets that Christmas just won't be the same...

I am off to South Carolina today to spend Christmas with my parents and siblings.  It is just not going to be the same, but at least I will be with family. Keep checking the blog as I will be updating everyday. Not much else to do. :)

We're taking bets that TV is good again...

It is time for my Top Twenty TV shows of 2008. They have changed quite a bit from 2007 and 2006.

Hopefully at some point 24 will actually make it back to the list. I just hope there is not another strike.

Honorable Mention: Deadliest Catch; America's Toughest Jobs; Fringe; Scrubs, Friday Night Lights, SNL, Life on Mars, 24: Redemption

20. Pushing Daisies - It had a rough return from the strike, but had really come into its own and I hope somehow it can be saved.

19. Eli Stone - ABC could you please stop putting on shows that I enjoy with characters that I like and then not give them enough time to grow. You kept According to Jim on for years!!!

18. My Name is Earl - Still a great show that has some of the best laugh out loud moments.

17. Battlestar Galactica - I cannot wait for the last few episodes. What happened to Earth?

16. Heroes - It really has lost something. I still enjoy it, but I really hope that it can make a comeback with this next chapter.

15. CSI - Still compelling television, but losing Warrick and Grissom will be really tough. Laurence Fisherburne might be okay.

14. CSI Miami - Horatio isn't dead because much like Chuck Norris nothing hurts Horatio Caine.

13. Top Chef - It just keeps getting better. I love Fab and the Rainbow group this year.

12. The Daily Show with John Stewart - Election coverage was super awesome. You cannot beat a John Stewart interview.

11. Sanctuary - This Sci-Fi show just keeps getting better. Last week's episode was incredible especially from a TV reporter point of view.

10. The Mentalist - Great new show with a lot of humor and good cases to solve. Plus Simon Baker is a looker. :)

9. House - #13 is just one of the great reasons to watch this always entertaining show. Miracle birth anyone? 

8. NCIS - What a great show!!  It is so much fun and it starts each new scene in a really cool way.

7. 30 Rock - I know it is the Emmy winner, but it still isn't the funniest show on TV to me. Gotta love Kenneth though.

6. How I Met Your Mother - Who the hell is the mother? What is with the goat?  Consistently funny.

5. Life - This might be the best show people are not watching.  Who shot Crews? What is going on with Reese?  I think I am going to become a little zen.

4. The Office - Some weeks it is the best show on television.  Too much weird stuff with Angela and Dwight.  Can't Dwight just be himself every week?

3. Chuck - Nerdy spy with a super hot handler.  Fun situations every week and character that are really funny.

2. Big Bang Theory - If you are not watching this show you are wasting your Monday nights. It is absolutely hysterical every single week.

1. LOST - Holy Crap I cannot wait for this show to start again.  Going back to the island. Maybe back in time. How will they get there. What is going to happen? Who knows, but I will be there on January 21st!!!

THE FIRST BIG SNOW OF THE YEAR IS HERE!!!

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Year...

The Hottie of 2008 has talent and beauty all rolled into one. Rihanna!!! She was all over the place in 2008 and you cannot really doubt her beauty. Plus she spent some time with Chris Brown and he seems to know hot women. She is going to be on the radio forever.

WTBT Volume 43 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* it is going to be pretty hard to top "doing a Blagojevich" as a bonehead move in 2009.

* you are glad the US is trying to protect some penguins from extinction.

* you should watch the following six holiday movies every year if you celebrate Christmas:

- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

- Christmas Story

- The Year without a Santa Claus

- A Charlie Brown Christmas

- Frosty the Snowman

- Love Actually

* Mark Texiera would look great in a Red Sox uniform.

* more pilots should watch out for cows when landing.

* the cow didn't even know what hit her.

* only an idiot in the US names his son Adolf Hitler.

* uniqueness is nota good excuse.

* the Boston Celtics are not going to lose again until 2009.

* it is scary when you see a mother with a thicker mustache than her teenage son.

* Aretha Franklin will rock the house when she sings at Obama's inauguration.

* inauguration will be the most misspelled word in the next month.

We're taking bets that these were the best music makers this year...

Top 20 Albums of 2008 as rated by Greg Madrid

20. Circus - Britney Spears
19. One of the Boys - Katy Perry
17. Fearless - Taylor Swift
16. Year of the Gentleman - Ne-Yo
15. Harps and Angels - Randy Newman
14. Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw
13. Evolver - John Legend
12. The Odd Couple - Gnarls Barkley
11. Blame It on Gravity - Old 97's
10. Keep It Simple - Van Morrison
9. Funhouse - Pink
8. Rockferry - Duffy
7. We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things - Jason Mraz
6. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
5. A Hundred Million Suns - Snow Patrol
4. Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live - John Mayer
3. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
2. Dear Science - TV on the Radio
1. Tha Carter III - Lil Wayne

We're taking bets that your underwear matters...

So I accidentally bought the wrong type of underwear. I am a boxer briefs person and I bought a pair of mid-rise briefs. Since I already opened them I thought that I would try them out. It was a very strange feeling. I didn't get any wedgies or anything, but things felt different. It was almost too snug and too much of my thigh is exposed. The underwear rubs a little differently.

Guys do not really have alot of different underwear options and there is no such thing as sexy guy underwear. I don't care what Marky Mark wore back in the day. The underwear was not what made him sexy to women. After years of being a boxers person I made the switch to boxer briefs. I am not going to be switching to mid-rise briefs. It is amazing that types of underwear really do matter. Ladies enjoy the link.

WTBT Volume 42 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* Lindsay Lohan is probably the dumbest celebrity in America.
* Joel Madden is the most deserving Manager of the Year ever.
* your mood has been better over the last seven days.
* Heroes is actually becoming an awesome show again and you should watch.
* the Lakers are not as good that their undefeated record.
* it surprises you the amount of people who love Jon and Kate Plus 8.
* you are looking forward for the college basketball season to finally start.
* Jim Calhoun and the UCONN Huskies will win their 3rd national championship in April.
* you should listen to musical artists like Keb' Mo'.
* it is smart to hide your pot before you call the police.
* if someone old was reading this they might hide their cooking pots before they called the police.
* the Boston Red Sox will make a big splash before Christmas.
* the $700 billion bailout might actually help real people.
* sometimes the stupidest arguments could be ended if people actually listened to each other.

We're taking bets that I am proud to be an AMERICAN!!!

BARACK OBAMA IS THE 44th

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!

We're taking bets that I was an American and I voted today...

Well it has been four years since my last vote post. I am in a different state now and it was a very different experience, but weirdly kind of the same. I was in a library instead of being with the masons. There was a strategically placed bake sale for an elementary school right outside. (I only spent three dollars, but they didn't give me a receipt so I could claim it on my taxes.)

So I walked into the library after a creepy guy complimented my Red Sox hat as he tried to give me a pamphlet. I refused because he wasn't being green and because at this point if I don't know who I am going to vote for then I should have never showed up. The place was crawling with old lady helpers, but there was one neat addition. There was a high school kid telling everyone that they need to hide or throw away the pamphlets in the voting room. He was vigilant and no one could get past him. I gave my information to the nice lady who looked me up and had a little problem finding my name. It might be because she didn't expect to see a Latino last name from me and living in Hamden, but I digress.

Once I got my ballot that was actually on an 8 1/2" by 11" piece of paper with simple instructions to fill in one circle in each column. I was then sent to a voting booth. The booths are not really booths, but tables with a three sided cardboard on it to block my votes. There also was a sharpie pen. It was pretty exciting since I was told this is a new system. WoW! Shiny new cardboard.

I filled out my ballot and got in line to put it in the fun counter machine like thing. Four people had actually screwed up their ballot and voted for too many people. There was only 6 people in line including me. This was a very easy thing. Fill in one circle in each column. There was six columns so you should have had six circles filled in. Holy crap we have a lot of dumb people in this world. I put my ballot in and another younger adult gave me an "I voted today" sticker. (It is nice to know that young people can be a part of the process but only in the sticker giving and pamphlet preventing.)

I then bought some baked goods. Went to Starbucks and paid for my coffee because I didn't need free coffee as an incentive to vote. Okay that is not entirely true; I did get the small coffee too, but only because the guy handed it to me because of my sticker. This has been a historic election and I hope my guy wins.

We're taking bets that chipmunks are actually pretty cute...

It is official. I would like to have two or three chipmunks as pets.  While I know these are not domesticated animals and they don't sing like Alvin I think they would be fun to have around.  I have seen a number of them the last few weeks. Each of them were scurrying around looking for food to store in their huge cheeks.  They are pretty. How many things actually scurry and look cute doing it?  They are at the top of the rodent chain. I think that movies like Alvin and the Chipmunks have shown that they are just waiting to be an integral part of our human society. You can bet that they will be a benefit to everyone and not bring hate but love to us. I hope one day a chipmunk named Chip and I can be friends. Of course he will have a buddy named Dale and hilarity will ensue. Oh to dream a happy dream.

 

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Britney Spears is officially back. I just saw her video for Womanizer.  She is super hot. She needs to stick to dance music and maybe a ballad here or there. As long as her life is straightened out maybe she will do the great things she is capable of. I hope so.

WTBT Volume 41 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the fat lady has not sung in the ALCS.
* Dwight saying he performed his own circumcision on the Office was the funniest thing he has said all season.
* John McCain seems to be very angry and that's not what we want in a president.
* there is so much funny about this story you just have to read it.
* it's not right to have your pants down in a park.
* David Letterman was perfect with his questions of John McCain last night.
* all Red Sox fans should read Bill Simmons article about the game last night.
* it is sad that most people probably missed Maura Tierney's last appearence on ER because of baseball.
* you should go and see the Secret Life of Bees this weekend.
* if you are looking for a cool band to listen to you should check out State Radio.
* boredom is not an excuse to kill anyone.
* we need to save the beluga whales.
* if you want to see a beluga whale you should go to the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT.
* everytime the Denver Broncos play it is going to be an exciting game this year.
* I hate that even when governments admit they made a mistake they usually don't fix them.
* anyone looking for something to do in Boston this weekend should go to the Head of the Charles.

We're taking bets that I like music...

Here is 20 songs I am listening to right now.

1. Gang of Thieves - State Radio
2. Keepsake - State Radio
3. I Don't Care - Fall Out Boy
4. Single - NKOTB & Ne-Yo
5. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
6. Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil. Wayne
7. Nothing Ever Hurt Like You - James Morrison
8. What's Been Going One - Amos Lee
9. Michelle - The Beatles
10. Come on Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
11. CIA - State Radio
12. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield
13. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who
14. Push It - Salt n Pepa
15. So What - Pink
16. Womanizer - Britney Spears
17. Addicted - Saving Abel
18. Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
19. Candy Rain - Soul for Real
20. In This Life - Delta Goodrem

We're taking bets that communication is key to being a functioning adult...

Our young people are in a lot of trouble. They do not know how to communicate with each other or anyone else for that matter. The biggest problem is they are not taught by their parents how to communicate. Their parents communicate for them all throughout their grade school years and even when they get to college. It has to stop.

We need to be a society of communicators. We cannot accept the fact that both of our candidates for president do not tell us exactly what they want to do. Technology has given us a new way to communicate, but is getting rid of face to face contact. We can solve all of our problems through communication, but no one knows how. There needs to be a national movement. I just hope we are not too late.

WTBT Volume 40 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the only way a Wall Street bailout will work is if every American forgets how hard it is not being rich.
* only if the White Sox get pitching like they did last night will they have a chance against Tampa Bay.
* some parts of the US are too conservative for their own good.
* I bet if it was a Toby Keith song about blowing up terrorists though it would have been fine.
* September seemed like one of the longest months ever.
* your bra money is not wanted in Portland, Oregon.
* Al Davis of the Oakland Raiders is an evil man.
* Kim Kardashian learned she couldn't come from behind to compete in Dancing with the Stars.
* it is fun to make an ass joke.
* the financial crisis is even hard on bank robbers.
* you should be excited that Pushing Daisies is back on TV tonight.
* the McDonald's Happy Meal is nothing to get into a fight over.
* it is amazing that three guys can beat up a girl in front of others and they haven't been arrested yet.

WTBT Volume 39 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* you don't get much funnier than Tina Fey impersonating Sarah Palin.
* some people will do anything to save their pets.
* you gotta love the fact that people punch sharks because of Dane Cook.
* the Steelers got real lucky last night.
* the bailout seems like a lot of money to save rich people.
* Jon Lester will pitch the Red Sox to a game one victory.
* this is a government project that I can approve.
* it is great to see Chuck back and as awesome as ever.
* the Twins/White Sox game will be exciting, but neither team will beat the Rays.
* getting stabbed could save your life.
* sometimes people deserve a second chance but most people won't give it to them.
* you don't want to take a fitness test that even dolphins can't pass.
* fat dolphins is something I never thought I would ever hear about.
* I am booking my next vacation to New Zealand.

We're taking bets that he was more than just salad dressing...

Paul Newman died today. He was one of my all-time favorite actors. He had a charisma about him that was truly incredible. He married the love of his life and was with her over 50 years until he died. He did more for children and other humanitarian efforts than anyone will ever realize.  Here are the ten movies of his movies you should see: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke, Nobody's Fool, Hud, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Sting, The Color of Money, Slap Shot, The Verdict. As for me I am going to miss his cool personality and his great voice.

We're taking bets that sometimes people go too far at football games...

This past Friday I went to the UCONN/Baylor Football game with my father and brother. My brother and I have season tickets and we are pretty familiar with the people around us. It was a very close game and the Huskies didn't play so well, but they won in the end.

During the very exciting fourth quarter there was a pretty sketchy call made by the referees against the Huskies. The gentleman(I use the term loosely) behind me was with a friend and his two children. I had not seen him before. Well he lost his mind and started screaming that the Referee was "on the take." Now that hasn't been said since the 1920's so I thought that was funny. The play was then reviewed by the replay judge. The referee came on the speakers and said the call was still not overturned. I guy behind me then said the most awful thing I have ever heard at a sporting event.

"I will find you after and kill you in front of your friends and family that love you."

I was absolutely blown away by this comment. I looked at the guy like he was crazy and my brother asked for clarification on what he said. Now my job is to confront 18 to 22 year olds on behavior and educate them on how to behave around others. When they use statements such as "gay" to mean "stupid" or the term retarded for anything I say something. If one of my students said something as awful as this I would go up one side of them and down the other. Of course this was at a public event and was it my business? So I sat and stewed for a little bit until Mr. Offensive said to his friend loudly, "I am speechless." I lost it and turned to him and said...

"Speechless? Obviously NOT because you just said the most awful thing that I have ever heard a human being say at a sporting event. I hope these are not your children because that was disgusting. Who in their right mind says that? That was awful."

I turned around to watch the next play, but I realized I wasn't done. I then said...

"I cannot believe you actually said that." He then said, "I think we get your point." Which I then replied to him, "I don't think so because most human beings would have apologized to me and the people around you. You haven't even said you are sorry for the horrible thing you said. You are not even fit to be called a human being."

I might have gone a little overboard, but I felt it needed to be said. I still can't believe I heard another person say that and it wasn't on the TV show 24.  What do you all think?

WTBT Volume 38 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the most shocking news of the week is Clay Aiken is gay.
* people should just try and get along.
* Daniel Radcliffe aka Harry Potter looks creepy on the cover of Details magazine.
* my brother looks a little like him with his hair spiked up.
* the retirement of Johnny Pesky's number is the best thing the Red Sox will do all year.
* this might be the worst criminal ever and he needs to understand a reacher really can't kill you when wielded by an elderly woman.
* you didn't know that thing was called a "reacher".
* the firing of Matt Millen is going to make the city of Detroit happy.
* sometimes self-confessed animal lovers are not ready for a real commitment.
* you didn't know there was piggerys.
* most men would love to be put on stud duty.
* the Mets could still blow it and not make the play-offs.
* sometimes stupidity and irony go to new levels of holy crap.
* if you say something inappropriate I am probably going to call you on it.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

In honor of the last game ever at Yankee Stadium I salute her.  It was a great place to watch a game and even though I am a diehard Red Sox fan I am going to miss it. I was even at the 4th last game ever. Good bye Yankee Stadium you will be missed.

WTBT Volume 37 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* SNL started off great, but really didn't carry the momentum throughout the show.
* the Tampa Bay/Boston series is going to be one of the most exciting of the year.
* sometimes you cannot go back and re-live your youth.
* Hurricane Ike really packed a wallop.
* it is fun to use the word wallop even in tragedy.
* this creeper didn't even try to scam these women.
* the Denver/San Diego game is why football is one of the best sports in the world.
* Ne-Yo's new album is awesome.
* anyone counting out the Patriots is making a big mistake.
* Scramble on Facebook is cool.
* it is a little bit scary on Wall Street right now.
* you don't care one bit about the Ryder Cup without Tiger Woods.
* it is weird that Jennifer Hudson is engaged to Punk from I Love New York 2 because she seems normal.
* UCONN Husky football is better than a lot of people thought they were going to be this year.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Kadee Strickland of Private Practice and Tyler Perry's The Family that Preys is quite a hottie. She hasn't had a stellar career, but I think that she is starting to gain a little bit of momentum. To be thought highly enough to cast by Tyler Perry is quite a thing.  She also has a wonderful smile. :)

WTBT Volume 36 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* you should never run from the law or Residence Life.
* Sarah Palin might be the craziest person ever to run for national office.
* at the very least she gives Ross Perot a run for his money.
* I am going to start bringing sandwiches to work.
* K-Rod is never going to be the same after this year and all of his saves.
* some people will do anything for a good sucker.
* it is crazy how 7 years have passed since 9/11.
* you are looking forward to SNL this week.
* you can't wait to see who gets to be Sarah Palin.
* USC/Ohio State will be a blow-out.
* it better be a good weekend because it was a shitty week.
* when you don't post a lot people stop reading your blog.

We're taking bets some weeks you just encounter people with their bad idea jeans on...

It has been a long and trying week. I feel like I keep running into idiots all over the place. It reminds me of this old SNL commercial.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

The MTV Video Awards were tonight and they are looking good for 25 years old. The Award does not look as golden as Oscar and doesn't quite have the sophistication of the Emmy, but he does alright for himself. Happy 25th Birthday Moon Man!!!

We're taking bets that you can't be a karate baby...

Just thought this was funny.

WTBT Volume 35 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the Toronto Subway is smellier than the one in New York.

* you are not sure if smellier is really a word.

* Dustin Pedroia should be the AL MVP.

* everybody dies in the end; just the once.

* maybe this guy was a liar liar and he deserved what he got.

* the Thunder is a weird name for the OKC basketball team.

* Rudy Guliani doesn't know what the hell he is talking about.

* the new 90210 was not too bad, but it wasn't great either.

* you can't lose your breasts when you are trying to steal something from someone.

* the trailer for Zach and Miri Make a Porno really excites me.

* the above statement sounds a little creepy.

We're taking bets that I have a few observations...

Here are a couple of my observations from the long Labor Day Weekend. I hope you enjoy.

* People love to run from me. In my job one of my roles I have to enforce policy and many time that means getting someone to dump their beer because they are under 21.  This weekend I had a kid run from me. I am not supposed to chase him, but I radioed for help and we caught him. I know that I am a big guy, but I can run and someday I am going to chase someone down if for only to say that I did it.

* The Democratic National Convention was inspiring and kind of stupid all at the same time. It really was just blowhards talking to hear how important they are. Barack was excellent, but he did not make me feel confident that he will win the White House. I hope that the debates and the fact that Sarah Paulin was a bad choice for VP will help Obama/Biden win the White House.

* I am trying out Google's new web browser Chrome and I think it is cool so far. It is only the beta version so I think there is going to be a lot of improvements over the next few editions, but it works so far.

* Project Greg has started. More details to come. Hopefully it will be successful!!!

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Natalie Morales is awesome in ABC Family's The Middleman. It is a quirky show and she is girl next door/bookworm cute. She pulls off the glasses in the show and has a fun smile. I hope this show stays on for a while because it is great.

WTBT Volume 34 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...


* Barack Obama really gave an inspiring speech last night.
* the Hungarians really can give a funeral.
* it's weird that athletes are still put on the Wheaties box because I don't know one person that eats Wheaties.
* John McCain probably angered a lot of old Republicans by choosing a woman for VP.
* Gustav is pretty scary for New Orleans and you hope the levees hold.
* you have to love and hate this idiot.
* seeing a friend avoid a car accident that wouldn't have been her fault by doing some awesome driving is pretty cool.
* you cannot believe that Michael Jackson is 50 years old today.
* I am very excited about College Football starting. GO HUSKIES!!!
* a telemarketer's revenge seems kind of dumb for they to do because that is the job.

We're taking bets that I just don't get Republicans...

Federally indicted Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens just won the Republican primary for his Senate Seat. Now I understand that an indictment does not mean that he is guilty, but just being indicted means something is wrong with you. Can't the Republicans in Alaska find someone else to stand behind. It makes no sense to me. Everyone deserves the right to be proven guilty or innocent, but if this guy is guilty and wins the election what happens next. Only the Republicans could muck this up.

WTBT Volume 33 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* fall and hit your head was not number 102.
* Ted Kennedy might not be your favorite Kennedy, but he is a great speaker.
* you are a little bit excited about college football starting Thursday.
* the bishops wanted nun of this controversy.
* it is weird when who is going to be on Dancing with the Stars is bigger news that the Democratic National Convention.
* the Red Sox visiting the Bronx will not be quite the same after this year.
* you are excited about a fourth judge on American Idol that can put Simon and Paula in their places.
* sometimes pig jokes just get you in trouble.
* stories like this make me wonder how Ohio State can be considered such a great University.
* I love that their grandmother was defending their actions a little bit.
* you are really looking for your TV shows to start again.

We're taking bets that I have observed and thought...

Here are a few of my observations over the last few days.

* It seems to me that the more money you have the more you believe that rules and regulations do not apply to you. The University I work at has a lot of students whose parents have made a lot of money. Their expectations of what is allowed and what is not is very skewed. No you cannot park any where you want. Blocking a Fire Road is not allowed. Since you are not handicapped you cannot park in that handicap space. It really is ridiculous and this is just the parents. We wonder why rich people are considered snobs and their kids are brats. It is the parents fault.

* We will never see an Olympics quite like Beijing 2008. Michael Phelps and 8 gold medals, Bolt breaking two world records and not looking like he was even tired, the US basketball dream teams, US track failures too numerous to mention, Japan beating the US in softball and China putting on the most impressive opening ever. It was quite an Olympics and if you didn't watch anything I am sorry you missed it.

* Stupidity comes in many sizes and places. In my own backyard of New Haven stupidity has taken on a new level. The Youth Baseball League of New Haven has banned a 9 year old from pitching because he is too good. He throws 40 mph and is accurate. Some of the parents complained that their children were scared. When I faced Gary Burnham (who currently plays minor league baseball) I was scared everytime I faced him, but I didn't complain. The kid was a freak of nature with a rocket arm. How can you do this to a 9 yr. old kid? I am glad his parents are meeting with a lawyer and I hope they win because to be the best you have to play the best. Every kid not getting to face Jericho Scott is being robbed of his chance to make contact and get a hit. Adversity and greatness should never stop us from trying and these bozos have ruined the great sport of children's baseball.

WTBT Hottie of the Week...

Now that the Olympics are over I would like to share my favorite Olympian. Stephanie Rice of Australia. She can swim as well as any woman and is hot like you can't believe. She even looks good with a swim cap on. Makes me want to go Down Under.

WTBT Volume 32 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* some people have no patience.
* Japan beating US softball was bigger than the Red Sox beating the Yankees in '04.
* maybe it is not, but it is close.
* government does hurt the little people and their businesses.
* that article makes me ashamed to share a first name with this imbecile, but thank God he is a three "G" freak.
* NFLPA lost a great man in Gene Upshaw.
* the creepy letters being sent to McCain's campaign are weird.
* the US track relay teams should invest in some stickum for their hands.
* you should never mess with the public library.
* House Bunny does not even look a little bit funny, but Katherine McPhee looks hot.

WTBT Volume 31 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* whining really does accomplish anything good.
* the Olympics have ruined any type of sleep I may have wanted the last few weeks.
* it stinks that the new Harry Potter movie is now 9 months away.
* Shawn Johnson was finally tall enough on the medal stand for the Americans.
* sometimes you do not mess with a cow and her apples.
* Michael Phelps is awesome and will probably never be matched in our lifetime.
* Tropic Thunder was an incredibly funny, but very offensive movie.
* I appreciate helping Homeless Children, but summer camp really doesn't seem like it would do the trick.
* when entitlement manifests itself in crazy talk someone needs to step up and say something.
* I work with some of the best colleagues a person could ever ask for.
* you have to respect Christina Applegate's courage about being so open regarding her cancer.
* I am fully supportive of this debate about alcohol and the drinking age.
* the Patriots could be in trouble without Tom Brady.
* McCain and Obama better pick their VP candidates soon.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Even though Dara Torres did not win individual gold she definitely deserves to be recognized as a Hottie. Atg 41 she might be the most impressive athlete at the Olympics not named Michael Phelps. She has a great smile and an awesome attitude and I just wish I am 1/3 as fit as she is when I am her age.

We're taking bets that Brett Rameriz... I mean Manny Favre are stupid...

Well the Red Sox have been without Manny Ramirez for 5 days and it seems like Red Sox Nation has survived. Although he provided great protection for David Ortiz in the line-up he had become the Brett Favre of baseball. Doing whatever he wants on his timeline and not the organizations. What does it mean to be a team player anymore? The New England Patriots have shown that if you want to win you have to be willing to sacrifice individual accolades for team success.

Brett Favre has turned ESPN into CNN looking for a lost white girl in the Caribbean. It is the only think they are talking about and the Olympics are in 3 days. He keeps saying he doesn't want to be a distraction, but he is a huge one. I don't think he really wants to play for the Packers anymore and is probably getting his way. Another Star Player becoming bigger than his team and the game. I love sports and cannot imagine my life without them, but these guys are ruining it for everyone. I hope a new era of sports will come in when athletes and sports teams can be role models for the children of the world.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie EVE from Pixar's Wall-E. She is sleek and powerful. Of course you need some spare parts if you want to crack that shell. EVE does have a great giggle that you need to have in a Hottie. Being that she's the best movie of the summer so far I think she have a great future. Oops she already is in the future.

WTBT Volume 30 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the song should go Save Some Gas, Ride a Horse.
* Spain will beat Germany and finally win an international tournament on Sunday in Euro2008.
* Wall-E is the must see movie of the weekend, but Wanted can't be too far behind.
* no one really cares about Wimbledon like they used to in the 70's and 80's.
* sagging pants is really what police chiefs should be worried about when you have a buttocks issue.
* you can't believe the amount of times the journalist used the word buttocks in that article.
* putting up with snow in New England is not so bad when you look at all of the disasters in the rest of the United States.
* I don't think the Taser method of conception is going to be successful.
* ESPN reporter Doris Burke sounds like the steroid Girl Scout from Dodgeball.
* insomnia sucks sometimes especially when you have a bunch of work to do in the morning.
* not many people would have the balls to try this prank.
* Last Comic Standing is actually very funny this year and you should check it out.
* even when you win sometimes you lose.

We're taking bets that funny doesn't allow for bad things to be okay...

I may be adding to the problem, but this was on Boston.com today as it's featured local video. It is very funny, but promotes many negative things such as underage drinking and degrading women. Am I wrong to think this is offensive? What do you think?

WTBT Volume 29 Series 2008

We're taking bets that...

* you should TiVo Middleman on ABC Family.
* it is nice to see adults apologize for making a mistake.
* soccer is fun to watch on TV no matter what most Americans say.
* Big Bear Stop Me!
* it is nice to know animals don't flee the scene of an accident.
* the NBA draft might actual have some drama to it tonight.
* Devo needs to whip it when it comes to PR.
* Mother Nature seems to be pretty mad at the citizens of the Earth right now.
* gas prices might actually get Americans into shape.
* nah I am just kidding.
* a ninja in the woods is very dangerous.
* reading speed and comprehension should be an Olympic Sport.
* I am feeling a lot of WTBT blogs coming on.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Liv Tyler has had quite a few months. She is Hulk's love interest and get's terrorized by Strangers in the woods. She is recently separated from her husband who just couldn't handle her fame. Guys really got to buck up and get over themselves when women achieve more success. Here are a few of the reasons why she is a hottie.

WTBT Volume 28 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the Red Sox will break out of their road slump this weekend.
* skadoosh is my favorite new word.
* what the Boston Celtics did last night to the Lakers will be too much for them to get over.
* The Happening will be another disappointment from M. Night Shyamalan, but will seem better as time passes.
* while I applaud the police for following the law I believe they have overreacted a little too much here.
* the distraction really depends on the person without a shirt.
* even with a bad knee Tiger will make a run at the US Open title.
* say "Sorry Charlie" will really not help him this time.
* panic really effects people's decision making skills.
* you should be saying a prayer for the people in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
* the animal kingdom is just precious.
* sometimes you do things for others just because it makes them happy.
* Paul Pierce will be remembered as the best Celtic of the early 21st Century.
* governments are really the man trying to keep little boys and girls down.
* you should be allowed to take a driving course on how to successful bump another car off the road if they are using their cell phone without a headset.
* Jonathan Papelbon did not do a smart thing saying the Tampa Bay Rays will get payback.
* gas and food prices will keep us in a recession for the next 12 months.
* yeah I said it and I will be proved right by the experts. Mark my words.

We're taking bets that I have a thing to say about Text Messaging...

Open Letter to the Text Messagers of the World,

I understand that you have a need to be in constant communication with your BFFs, family, TV shows, sports teams, and random people you don't know but might have something important to say. You have become part of the rudest society we have ever had. You text message just about anywhere you want to. I half expect to go to a wedding in the next year and see the best man texting throughout the ceremony.

I recently went to a conference and watched people text message during keynote speakers, presentations, meals, conversations with friends, conversations with potential bosses and colleagues and no one seemed to think it was rude but me. WTF? How have we become such awful people who really don't communicate with each other? Being present is no longer important to anyone. We are always looking for something better. What we are doing in the present time is not good enough.

I beg you to stop doing this around me and others who want to spend quality time with you. Text when you are alone and can't connect with people at that moment. Better yet call them and talk. Wait better yet go find them and talk. Wait actually introduce yourself to new people and make new friends. Have actual conversations that mean something using real words and not abbreviations. Please rescue our communication challenged society. Thank you.

WTBT Volume 27 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* you have almost crashed your car while looking at someone cute.
* the Boston Celitcs are lucky the Lakers didn't come back and beat them in Game 2.
* even though I don't like cell phones the new iPhone is pretty cool.
* Kung Fu Panda is even funny for adults.
* this is my favorite chicken ever.
* 4 months is longer than most human's could survive in a McDonald's.
* Ken Griffey Jr. still has one of the sweetest swings in baseball.
* text messaging might be one of the rudest things anyone can do during a lecture or when hanging out with people.
* sometimes you need to take some risks at work.
* I am alive and surviving.
* deep wounds to the derriere is just not fun.
* it is fun to say the word derriere.
* Big Brown was a Big Disappointment.
* old men really have cool priorities.
* I kissed a girl and I liked it.
* those lyrics are probably the best on the radio right now.
* it is kind of boring music video though.

We're taking bets that sometimes you just don't have anything to say...

I apologize to all of my loyal readers for not being the best blogger in the last few months. For some reason I feel that I have lost my creativity. It is slowly coming back and later today I will have a real WTBT blog.

We're taking bets that Sexy Can I...

So I know that this song probably degrades strippers and other women somehow, but I cannot stop singing it. Plus the girl that comes out of the pool at the end of the video is gorgeous. I hope you all enjoy.

WTBT Volume 26 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* feeling like a nut isn't just for candy.
* LOST was super awesome last night.
* Claire is not dead.
* some gangs are just unlucky.
* Lebron James has finally found out what happens when people in the NBA play defense.
* you are starting to drive less even if you absolutely need things it makes you question how much you really need them.
* only police officers could really use this threat.
* the Myanmar government is absolutely frakked up.
* I watch Battlestar Galactica and love that they use the nonsense word "Frak".
* Clay Aiken's new haircut makes him seem even more weird than he was before.
* the RCMP really have a problem understand that hospitalized 80 year olds really don't need tasered to be subdued.
* Grey's Anatomy is getting better, but it is still kind of crappy.
* Chris Paul has been the best NBA player in the play-offs.

We're taking bets that Mica needs to know this...

Today's post is for the Naive Mica Kurtz who does not know who Tiffany is. I hope he enjoys it.

WTBT Volume 25 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* getting passed by two nuns on the highway is embarrassing.
* if the Celtics are not more consistent they will not beat Lebron.
* punching a camel is almost as bad as getting passed by two nuns on the highway.
* Iron Man was a great movie and had an awesome after credits ending.
* this kid really had his parents wrapped around his Brett Favre jersey.
* it is sad Scarlett Johansson is engaged, but I am pretty sure she will not make it to the altar.
* there is no reason to spell Greg with three G's.
* if college student find out drinking dishwasher liquid is like wine we could be in trouble.
* the American League is in a lot of trouble if Dice-K can walk 8 guys and still get a win.
* only in Yonkers could this happen.
* the new trailer for The Dark Knight is AWESOME!!!
* this man found the best beer ever.
* it would be great to see the New Orleans Hornets in the NBA finals.
* the death toll in Myanmar is getting scary.

We're taking bets that I think we're alone now...

Tiffany is making a huge comeback. She was in How I Met Your Mother as a back-up singer for Robin Sparkles video "Sandcastles in the Sand". Now she is starring in the commercial for GO Phone with Meatloaf. I have included the long version of the commercial. It is Awesome!!!

We're taking bets that you miss being questioned weekly...

Hey WTBT readers it is time for some questions. It has been a while since I have questioned you and so I hope you all can handle it. They are pretty simple questions and they are definitely fun. Have a good time. Talk to you all soon.

A. Which of the seven dwarfs personifies you best – Dopey, Sneezy, Sleepy, Bashful, Grumpy, Happy, or Doc?

B. Who is your favorite Disney female character?

C. What is your favorite Disney song?

Answers:

A. Although I am quite a sneezer I think that I would be Happy. I don't let too many things get me down and I have a pretty positive demeanor.

B. My favorite character is Jasmine from Aladdin. She was pretty strong and could hold her own against her father, villains and Aladdin himself.

C. I love "Kiss the Girl" in The Little Mermaid. I don't know if it is the crab's voice or just the lyrics of the song, but I love it.

We're taking bets that he is not from a land down under...

I went to a Colin Hay concert tonight and he was awesome as always. Most of you don't know he was the lead singer of Men at Work and sang "Down Under". He has a ton of great songs with both Men at Work and on his own. He is touring with Ringo Starr this summer. If you get a chance definitely go see him. Below is one of my favorite songs. I hope you enjoy.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Amy Poehler is definitely on the top of the world right now. She is starring in the #1 movie in America plus she has a great gig on SNL. She is married to Will Arnett who is also hysterical. When they have a child the kid will probably be making jokes to the doctors and nurses when he/she is born.

We're taking bets that Forgetting Sarah Marshall was awesome...

So I saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall last night and it was awesome!!! There definitely is going to be a thousand fun quotes people 13 to 30 will be saying to death over the next 4 months. I do believe that everyone should go see this movie. You do need to be prepared for a little bit of penis. Yes I said, "penis". There is at least 3 shots, but it is tastefully done with flowers and a good trimming. Go see it and laugh out loud.

We're taking bets that you are psyched about LOST tonight...

LOST is on at 10 pm tonight EST on ABC. I have been waiting to get more of my questions answered. There is 6 hours left this season in five episodes. Below I have posed some questions with what I think will happen. I hope you enjoy!!!

1. Will Michael be killed by a Lostie or one of Widmore's goons?

Most of you are probably wondering is Michael going to die? Yes he is. He has to be punished for killing Libby and Ana-Lucia. I do believe that he will be killed saving the Oceanic 6 by one of Widmore's men. That will set off Walt to be badass in the last two seasons.

2. Do Kate and Jack ever hook-up or is he really in love with Juliet?

Yes to both parts. I think that he will definitely get busy with Kate although I do not believe it will be until after the island. I also think he loves Juliet, but not as much as he loves Kate. Juliet will probably be stuck on the island and not get a chance to keep her Jack love going.

3. Which Lostie is the next to die?

It absolutely has to be Jin. He definitely was not one of the Oceanic 6 and although everyone thinks Claire will die I do not. I think she will last until the end. Jin always been kind of a boring character overall because he is a one trick pony. Get angry or Be compassionate to someone through hand gestures and limited English.

4. Will we see why Libby was in the mental hospital?

Absofreakinglutely!!! She is the key to many of the things that are going on with LOST. Most people forget that she gave Desmond the boat and he has special powers. She fell in love with Hurley and she was in the mental hospital with Hurley. I also believe that she was married to a Widmore brother, but that is purely speculation. She will be the part of LOST that will shock everyone in coming seasons.

5. Is Ben good or evil?

I believe that he is ultimately good, but will do evil things to protect what he believes. Kind of like the US in Iraq. We went in trying to protect ourselves from terrorists, but taking over actually was evil. I think that we are missing a lot of things about Ben and I hope tonight's episode clarifies it for us.

We're taking bets that most parts of the Presidential Primary are boring...

Here are a few thoughts and observations.


* Yesterday was the pivotal Democratic Presidential Primary in Pennslyvania. Hilary Clinton won stopping a little bit of Barack's momentum. She is going to continue in the race. She is still behind in delegates and is down a lot of money. The funny thing is the normal American doesn't understand what any of it means. Every news outlet keeps saying she should drop out. Since the primaries are not over and she is not that far behind. Why does our political system have to be so fracking complicated? We have reached a point where unless you have a degree in political science you are an idiot. It really is a shame that our political system has come to this.

* The Boston Red Sox are on a great hot streak. Josh Beckett is hurt and Big Papi is still hitting half his weight. But the BoSox just keep on winning. Jacoby is starting to really rock and Sean Casey has been fantastic. Imagine if Ortiz actually starts to hit consistently? I do believe that the American League is in a lot of trouble this year. While they will have a little mini-slump I am sure they will win the AL East once again.

* LOST is back tomorrow at 10 pm EST on ABC. There will be blood shed and bombs bursting in air. Tomorrow I will list 5 more questions and my theories on the answers. Does anyone have any questions for me that you would like me to answer about LOST? Put them in my comments section and I will give you my answers tomorrow.

We're taking bets that he blew his once in a lifetime opportunity

I know there are tons of people that have caught foul balls at Fenway Park. It is always a dream of mine to catch of foul ball. The video below shows what happened this past weekend at Fenway Park. I am sure it will happen to me some day, but it is reallly heartbreaking!

WTBT Volume 24 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* every college campus has smelly trees for some odd reason.
* it is nice that the Red Sox are the comeback kids this year.
* a kiddie pool, a river and waterfalls is going to lead to a horrible joke.
* he takes after his father and not his mother.
* I am really excited that LOST is coming back on Thursday.
* the Taco Bell Bacon Chalupa commercial definitely would work on wooing men.
* Hank Steinbrenner is going to mess up the Yankees by getting involved with the playing part of the game.
* no women should ever be sexually harassed, but it is not shocking that it happened at a coffee shop where the baristas where negligees.
* I definitely would buy more coffee if there was a shop like that near me.
* there is nothing more fun that Marathon Day in Boston.
* some dogs just need some alone time away from their owners.
* the Pope's visit might actually help Catholics in the US recover from all of the bad things over the last 30 years.
* sometimes you shoot the deputy and not the sheriff.
* the Lakers are going to be hard to beat when Pau Gasol plays like he did last night.
* you need to know when to hold em.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Danica Patrick got her first IRL win on Sunday. This is historic because she is the first woman to win an IRL race. It was her 50th try and that is better than most men who don't even make it to the qualifying. She is definitely a cutie and I thought a picture in her racing gear would be a good way to honor her today.

WTBT Volume 23 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* The Office was hysterical last night.
* a good judge of someone's weight is if a rowboat will support them.
* it must of been amazing to watch a scoreless game through 14 innings.
* okay it probably was a little boring, but it was almost a record.
* some people love their cats way too much.
* this is one of the best days New England has seen in a while.
* you are worried about driving with gas costs getting close to $4.00 a gallon.
* this story is just too nuts to believe.
* the NBA play-offs might actually be fun to watch this year.
* I don't think I will ever understand a woman's need for a Birkin or Vera Bradley bag.
* something really stinks about this Indiana truck accident.
* if Manny stays this hot all year he will hit 50 home runs.
* you can't beat this quote: "We got drunk together. Things happen when you drink."

We're taking bets that 1000 of anything is a lot...

This is my 1,000th post over the last 3+ years. While I do not do many multiple posts and sometimes have to let the blog go on the back burner I feel I have entertained with my posts. Today I am going to rant about a few different subjects with some seriousness and a lot of humor.

* The Pope is in the United States and we seem to be excited. It seems to me that the Pope is the only person who can truly garner this much awe. Now I know that awe and reverence should be reserved for a high holy person, but I haven't figured out why other religions don't have one person at the top of their organization. The Buddhists have the Dalai Lama, but he doesn't require the shutting down of 1/2 of the Bronx and can be photoed without problems. The Muslims have a place, but not a person. The Jews don't have a Super Rabbi and all other Christians only have Joel Osteen. At least in the olden days there was the worshipping of Greek and Roman Gods. They even had a mountain. I wonder if someday there will be someone that will garner that type of awe in America.

* Can anyone explain to me why the Red Sox and Yankees cannot play a game under 3 1/2 hours? Yes they scored a lot of runs last night, but 4 hours and 8 minutes is ridiculous. They should move the starting times to 6 pm so little kids can stay up to watch the whole thing. I feel like they should only get 4 warm-up pitches between innings and the commercials can only be 30 seconds long. The shortest game this season was just over 2 hours. There is no way the Red Sox and Yankees can do it. I think each of their games should count for two in the standings and they only play each other half the time. It has become ridiculous. Though it does make me wonder how long the game would be on the LOST island. I am thinking 48 minutes of playing time with a 42 minute rain delay.

* There is a lot of difference between the truth and what you believe to be true. I have been pondering this a lot lately. Sometimes conversations happen and although you believe that honesty has occurred you are not sure you believe that to be true. It is a shame that there is almost no such thing as the absolute truth anymore.

* It might be offensive, but I cannot stop bopping my head to Sexy Can I by Ray J. Yes the very Ray J that filmed himself having sex with Kim Kardashian. The beat is fantastic and makes even someone who is dancing challenged like me want to dance. Check it out.

WTBT Volume 22 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* Although it is a little cheesy here is a fun fan trailer for the fake movie Tetris.
* two game winning home runs in Cleveland are going to be the start of a hitting barrage by the Red Sox.
* you are supposed to hide your marijuana in brownies and not your chicken.
* the Land Rover is pretty awesome if you have over $50,000 to spend on a car.
* even though Tiger needed knee surgery he still finished in 2nd place at the Master's.
* Tiger might not be human.
* Shawn Johnson will be the new Mary Lou Retton.
* whether you like Catholics or not the Pope coming to America will always be pretty cool.
* if you pay an assassin you probably should pay them everything you owe them.
* you are wondering if Barack Obama is going to rebound from his "bitter" comment.
* Battlestar Galactica has been pretty cool since it came back two weeks ago.
* the Florida Marlins will be in the NL East pennant race all year long.
* when you give a hitchhiking alligator a ride you probably are going to be bitten by the police.
* you cannot figure out why he took the hair trimmer.

We're taking bets that Cutie of the Week...

Hermione Granger has finally turned 18. I know she has not officially reached hot status, but she definitely is a cutie. If she decides to stay in movies after Harry Potter she will become a mega-superstar. She has the right amount of badass to her and she actually can act. As always she has a great smile and a killer accent. Happy Birthday Emma Watson. I look forward to your hotness in the years to come.

WTBT Volume 21 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* a Red Sox-Yankees series is always fun in April.
* some landlords are just pricks.
* The Office was laugh out loud funny this week.
* watching a little kid hump a light post is absolutely hysterical.
* sometimes fish minding their own business are in harms way.
* we don't do cool stuff like that in the US.
* Dr. Phil should be kidnapped and beaten for putting up bail and then putting the Cheerleader Ringleader on his show.
* you should be as pissed about the cheerleader kidnapping as her parents are.
* some people get too mad about people who end sentences in a preposition.
* the Red Sox shirt in Yankee Stadium scandal is kind of funny.
* you are wondering if an Italian guy from Jersey can really curse things.
* Tiger made a valiant effort, but Trevor was just too far ahead.
* I cannot wait for Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

We're taking bets that this is must see TV...

A bunch of months ago I mentioned Randy Pausch and his Last Lecture. ABC is running a show tonight on this incredible individual. You should make time to watch the show at 10 pm EST. Below is the link to the show's ABC page.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Story?id=3633945&page=1

WTBT Volume 20 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* even guys can appreciate Project Runway.
* it was great to see Bill Buckner get a standing ovation in Fenway Park yesterday.
* I do believe it is not a good week to be a polygamist.
* someone needs to make a Weird Al song of "Rock Me Amadeus" for General Petraeus.
* rhyming is fun when it is an accident.
* this principal is not your pal.
* Candace Parker will be a pretty awesome pro player in the WNBA.
* I hope that is the last we hear of this guy.
* Adam Corolla should have never lasted this long on Dancing with the Stars but Julianne Hough should be reassigned because she is super hot.
* you cannot wait for House to come back to TV.
* sleeping for 12+ hours is great every once in a while.

WTBT Volume 19 Series 2008...

We're taking bets that...

* the China/Tibet issue is not going to be resolved by violence towards the Olympic torch.
* Memphis is definitely jinxed when it comes to free throws.
* this Absolut Ad wasn't that horrible.
* Super Mario Chalmers will never make a three pointer as important as the one he made last night.
* you can't beat a goat chase by police.
* you had to read the last line twice.
* it will be nice seeing the Red Sox get their World Series rings for the second time in four years today.
* if you have not gone to AskANinja.com you are really missing out.
* Derek Jeter's injury is going to be pretty bad for the Yankees.
* I know bear spray is easy to come across in Alaska, but spray people twice at a bar is a little ridiculous.
* you are wondering if bear spray is really bear urine and who is harvesting that?
* it is a shame that BRAVO lost Project Runway to Lifetime.
* Tom Cruise's new movie Valkyrie keeps moving like Katie Holmes hairline.
* you don't know if it is funnier that the lady is from Beaverton or the guy in her closet in women's clothes.
* in six days Tiger Woods will be Master's Champion.

We're taking bets that his old man couldn't do this...

Patrick Ewing Jr. made quite a name for himself on Saturday night with this incredible dunk. He may be living in his dad's shadow, but I think he will have a pretty good NBA career. Maybe this dunk is a sign of great things to come. I don't think I could do this on a 7 foot hoop.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Scottie Thompson is in the new Counting Crows video. (linked below) She broke my heart as Jeanne Benoit on NCIS and was a lesbian on Eli Stone recently. She is supposed to be making an appearence on a new NCIS and I hope that is true. She has the most captivating green eyes I have ever seen.

http://music.clevver.com/video/176388/counting-crows-you-cant-count-on-me.php

We're taking bets that it is time to make some predictions...

Hey everyone!!! Baseball season is now in full swing. One week under our belts and not too many big surprise except that the Royals pitching staff might actually be pretty good and the Tigers are in trouble already. I have a few predictions to make about the season and I am going to get right to it. Here is what I think is going to happen in Major League Baseball for 2008.

DIVISION CHAMPIONS & WILD CARD
AL EAST: Boston Red Sox
AL CENTRAL: Cleveland Indians
AL WEST: Seattle Mariners
Wild Card: Toronto Blue Jays
Surprise Team over .500: Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays

NL EAST: Atlanta Braves
NL CENTRAL: Chicago Cubs
NL WEST: Arizona Diamondbacks
Wild Card: Milwaukee Brewers
Surprise Team over .500: Cincinnati Reds

PLAYOFFS:
Boston over Seattle
Toronto over Cleveland
Atlanta over Chicago
Milwaukee over Arizona

Boston over Toronto
Milwaukee over Atlanta

Boston over Milwaukee for World Series

AWARDS:
AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay
NL Cy Young: Jake Peavy

AL MVP: Manny Ramirez
NL MVP: Prince Fielder

We're taking bets that you should be thinking about diversity today...

Forty years ago today Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. His legacy will be inspiring millions with his dream that children be judged not "by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." We have moved forward in positive ways since his death, but we have not yet reached his goal. No one has picked up his torch and truly made a big difference in the United States since.

It is not like people have not tried, but Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton for all the good they have done were not truly effective. Today discrimination is met with outrage but it still happens every single day. We have not reached a point where our society's outrage has been met with change. I hope that each and everyone of you that reads my blog will take some time to read the article below and find more about the great civil right leader Martin Luther King Jr. His messages are still meaningful today and if we can look to his words to lead us a more positive United States.

The other side of the mountaintop