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.