October 2007 Archives
University of Nebraska interim athletic director (and the only man who can walk on water in the Big Red state) Tom Osborne recently clarified his statements regarding a comment about the "new coaching staff" and walk-ons.
Yeah right Tom, just shit-can Bill Callahan right now. They guy is such a lame-duck it's not even funny. The end of the article is amusing too, with Callahan kissing as much ass as possible after calling Osborne a "crusty old f***" earlier in his stint with the Huskers.
You are gone Bill. G-O-N-E. Nobody in Nebraska likes you and it's time to go back to the smash-mouth teams that defined a state and an era.
Saw an article about that walking pile of dog feces named Fred Phelps and the decision handed down by a jury awarding the father of a fallen soldier $11 million against his "church".
While it is embarrassing to admit that Phelps is from Kansas, it should be even more embarrassing for everyone that he is a member of the human race. I don't really condone violence, but I would absolutely love to see about 10 big-ass homosexuals just beat the living hell out of this guy.
The thing that amazes me is that people actually follow this guy and listen to his gospel. If someone in my family was going to this guy's "church", then I would kidnap them and send them to the deprogramming programs they use to wean people off of a cult.
Liked this essay from the same website as the Iraq invasion story about how the religious right is always heard above progressives.
I absolutely loathe the religious right. I do have to admit, though, that I do admire the squirrely little bastards. They have shown everyone that a very vocal minority will always trump the silent majority. The little shits do show up at the polls too, while us liberals just think everyone else will show up and vote. I registered and voted in the last election, so I have a right to bitch. Those that didn't take the time to get up off the couch do not.
I read an essay that gave some good theories and background on why we invaded Iraq. It's embarrassing to me that a good number of Americans still stand by George W. Jackass and believe we went over there because Saddam and the third world country of Iraq were such a threat with their weapons of mass destruction.
If a Democrat would have orchestrated this affair, the Republicans would be squealing like stuck pigs about our "failed mission", but Democrats are starting to talk about an extended presence in Iraq as stated in the article.
I love pickles. They are one of my favorite snacks ever, much to the chagrin of my wife. She says they make my breath stink. However, I don't think I like them as much as this guy in Michigan. Displaced anger because the Wolverines (and the Big 10 Conference in general) suck so bad at football this year, or does this guy just dig the shit out of pickles?
The article says alcohol may have had something to do with it. No, really?
Looks like Rockstar Games can finally release Manhunt II after garnering an Adults Only rating on the intial verson. This game is the sequel to probably one of the most twisted and disturbing games I have every played. I enjoyed the first one, but no one that is under 18 or is emotionally unstable should be allowed anywhere near it.
Now, critics are saying that consumers should stay away from the edited version. I have never been one for censorship in any way, but I think the original version of this may have went a little too far (especially with the testicle mutilation).
What I think should have happened is that both versions of the game should have been released. Release the Adults Only version to be bought on the internet directly from Rockstar, then let Wal-Mart and the other censorship Nazis carry the edited game.
Jaime and I bought Guitar Hero III for the Playstation 3 Sunday. Instead of a Saturday night release, Gamestop opened here an hour early. It was surprising to see the store was not as busy as I thought it would be, I was in and out. After the mass following of the first two, I figured I would have to wait.
It took me about 20 minutes to hook up the new guitar to the adapter they package in the box, though I'm not sure if this was faulty instructions or user error.
The game is pretty kick-ass and the levels also seem to be more difficult. This can be a good thing if you want a challenge, but bad if you like to pick up the fake guitar and shred right away.
Jaime is still battling the devil on easy, I've passed medium and just starting hard. The most enjoyable songs I have found so far are "When You Were Young" by the Killers and "One" by Metallica, which is pure agony the first few times. Once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad.
Is it worth the 100 bucks I forked over for it? Depends. If the makers back up the game with some nice downloadable content, then definitely. If not, I'm sure I'll get sick of playing the same songs in a couple of months.
