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Over Anything Weblog: October 2008 Archives

October 30, 2008

Reason to Believe

It appears I was incorrect yesterday in my relaying of the evidence behind the accuracy in fact and translation of the New Testament. There is a method by which the consistency and accuracy of ancient writings are tested. This is not exclusive to religious writings but all ancient writings. For accuracy, historians will look at the time lapse between the time a book is written and the events the book is written of, or originally took place. For example, the writings of Plato first appeared 1,200 years after his death. A little questionable. That's better than Aristotle who saw 1,400 years pass before his writings were put down. Homer's Iliad showed up a paltry 500 years after it was said to be written. The New Testament, 27 books written by a variety of authors, range anywhere from a few years after Jesus' death to a maximum of 100 years.

The second test - consistency - looks at the number of manuscripts in the originating languages, compared to our English translations, to seek any errors in translation that change the meaning or teachings. We have seven copies of Plato's writings, and 49 of Aristotle's. Not bad. Homer does even better - 643 original manuscripts! With 643 writings to look back on we can be fairly certain the Iliad we read today is the Iliad Homer wrote. Yesterday I noted there were 5,600 manuscripts of the New Testament. This is true - in the original Greek there are 5,600 manuscripts. However, if you add Syriac, Latin, Coptic, and Aramaic translations that came almost immediately following the Greek, we have 24,000 manuscripts.

My larger point? Start doubting the historical accuracy and consistency of the New Testament and there appears to be almost nothing you can trust. Textbooks, scientific writings, and any ancient piece of literature. Curious.

Not sure if any of you are regulars at the China King restaurant outside Buffalo. If so, this article may be of interest. Who knew it was illegal to butcher a dead deer in your kitchen? The Government needs to stay out of their business!

No longer do we have to rely on frying eggs to represent a drug fix. Thanks to the advent of the interweb we can now try drugs virtually! Enjoy.

Today's Random Links
An unrequested fission surplus of the top utterances of Montgomery Burns.
Rejected 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band' titles. Loving Polyphonic Spree.
An epic ChaCha messaging service fail.. Eiffel Tower.. haha!

Posted by Rick Jessup at 09:10 AM | Comments (2)

October 29, 2008

Blues Deluxe

At Paul's request I agreed to join him for last night's Joe Bonamassa concert at the Rose Theatre in Brampton. Not to be confused with anything else I've called him in the past few weeks.. Joe Banamosta, Joe Banamassa, or most notably, Joe Bonermaster. Joe, for those that don't know, was one of those guitar whiz kids who learned under one of my favourites, the late Danny Gatton. His claim to fame was being invited to open for a BB King tour at age 12. Now, at age 31, he tours with his only backup band showcasing skills some have stated are the best of this generation. As a very amateur guitarist it is somewhat disconcerting to watch people play the guitar the way he does. I honestly feel there are people who simply understand music like I might understand English, knowing how to read and write it, knowing how to manipulate it, and simply having a more solid understanding of what can be done with it. He was extremely impressive.

Kudos to the Liberal Party of Ontario who, only mere moments after I actually complimented them, decided in their wisdom that all users of iPods and GPS' in cars are ticking timebombs and must be punished. Thank God for loopholes - my current plan is to tape my GPS to my windshield with duct tape out of spite, since that will bypass the current proposed legislation by making it "dashboard mounted".

Is this the first three-day World Series game? Will there be anything more anti-climactic than the Phillies winning in three innings tonight? And as I noted on the Zonk, but posted here for posterity, what exactly is wrong with playing in the rain anyways? I've played baseball in the rain, it's not that bad. Sounds like a combination of age and sheer ineptitude may spell the end for the man who made this decision - Bud Selig - come this off-season.

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October 27, 2008

We Can Change the World

Did everybody have a good weekend? Saturday was spent roaming Toronto with Alex as we began work on our coming health empire. He's written a "smart carb" book detailing his significant weight loss, and he's sourced me out to help him with the food side of things. I've written a recipe book to go alongside it, and we'll be filming some brief "in kitchen" videos as well. Should be a fun project if we get it off the ground. Lunch was Volo, one of my favourite restaurants in the city. I stuck with my old standby - Puttanesca - but visitors to Volo know the beer is their story. I was lucky to get the last sample of Dieu du Ciel's Rigor Mortis, and it was exceptional. Followed it up with a Grand River Jubilation Spice Ale, also quite nice. From there we were off to see Sanderson Dear spin at the Sublime Cafe, home of amazing espresso, latte art, and really grouchy staff. Sunday, however, post-church was spent at home with a headache and absolutely nothing to do. I even watched Dark Rising, a cheesy movie starring TNA wrestler Christian Cage and the super hot Brigitte Kingsley. I'm probably one of very few who know Kingsley, having been a fan since her days as "Suki Diefenbaker" on a goofy Canadian video game show called Game Nation. It was just as good as you think it is.

I was drawn in by a quote I read this weekend from an agnostic astronomer and physicist named Robert Jastrow, former NASA chairman and professor at some prestigious universities. In a book called The Creation Hypothesis Jastrow is quoted: "Astronomers now find they have painted themselves into a corner because they have proven, by their own methods, that the world began abruptly in an act of creation to which you can trace the seeds of every star, every planet, every living thing in this cosmos and on the earth. And they have found that all this happened as a product of forces they cannot hope to discover. … That there are what I or anyone would call supernatural forces at work is now, I think, a scientifically proven fact." He would later follow that quote up with the following: "The world had a beginning under conditions in which the known laws of physics are not valid, and as a product of forces or circumstances we cannot discover. ... Consider the enormity of the problem. Science has proven that the universe exploded into being at a certain moment. It asks, what cause produced the effect? Who or what put the matter and energy in the universe? Was the universe created out of nothing, or was it gathered together out of pre existing materials? And science cannot answer these questions." Curious.

Today's Random Links
Smart kids become drunks. That explains the opening day Jays game videos.
Storm over Edmonton; reminds me of some of Cliff's shots.
9 foreign rip-offs of Hollywood originals.

Now Playing
gogglespythano's Last.FM Radio Station

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:32 AM | Comments (1)

October 23, 2008

Everybody Knows

After all the abuse the Federal Conservatives put up with for not anticipating the economic downturn I hope I can expect the same abuse be directed towards the Provincial Liberals. This spring they predicted a 1.1% growth and a budget surplus, turned six months later to a 0.1% drop and a $500 million deficit. Truth be told I actually like what they're doing, taking a temporary deficit to keep services and jobs up. It'll be interesting to watch the media say almost nothing about this, though, as the media doesn't like to slag the Liberals.

At the new gig I'm a Client Engagement Manager, which is essentially a hybrid account and project manager, working on web projects for mostly media companies. My first project went live yesterday - a Saw V promotional contest on MuchMusic. Go ahead and check it out, watch some exclusive footage, and enter the contest for your chance at the home entertainment system.

'Lost' fans - the first real promo for season five is out. Enjoy!

I remember years ago, watching 'Trading Spaces', that how light affects a room or item was always very important. It wasn't something the average person would probably think about, but it is something a designer or architect is expected to keep in mind. With that in mind I'm thinking the designer of this wall is probably no longer employed.

Today's Random Links
15 reasons never to let anyone you love near a McDonald's.
Top 5 reasons Luke Skywalker is a complete idiot.
Birthplaces of 10 famous American foods.

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:27 AM | Comments (1)

October 22, 2008

Wanted

RIP Zima, 1993 - 2008.

A few Toronto area councillors, headed up by Cesar Palacio, are making their move towards having the TTC declared an essential service. Citing the chaos of this past spring's surprise strike, and the declaration that a strike costs Toronto $50 million each day, the Toronto team are taking to the Toronto streets to raise awareness of their petition. A separate study has indicated to do so would actually cost more than the strike itself, but I've thus far been unable to find the logic behind that. I haven't signed it until I do find out the answer, but should you blindly wish to do so, the link is provided.

Granted, the study is so far only on rats, but I'm not surprised that they're apparently now finding that sucralose - and Splenda - make you fat. I wish people would realize that the increase in obesity has taken place alongside the increase in fat-free and low fat products, and the two are related. Enjoy aspartame instead? Same result, with the added belief that it causes brain tumours. Stay far away from sweeteners.

A sad day as MillerCoors in the States has stuck a fork in Zima. Back in 1997 when myself and three friends drove to Florida for a post-college cruise we ended up stranded in Gainesville, Florida overnight with car repairs. I got it in my head to try Zima and wandered into the single seediest liquor store I've ever seen. I should note it was a liquor and pornography store, as there was an ample selection of porn with a handwritten sign above it declaring "5 MINUTE READING ALLOWANCE". The obese, mustachioed gent behind the counter was certainly not the most amiable, and even less so when I went up, lowered my voice and attempted to look as tough as a 160-lb white dude could look, and asked "got any Zima?" Mustache angrily peered up, asking "Zima?" incredulously. "Yeah," I replied. His look soured even further as he looked back down, flung his left hand towards the side, and said "if we've got any it's as far back as you can go." Sure enough it was - far back corner, and we excitedly paid for it. It tasted like crap.

Today's Random Links
10 great reasons you should grow a giant beard.
13 free online tools that help you create a website
What company Photoshops faces into their broccoli?!

Now Playing
gogglespythano's Library

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:26 AM | Comments (2)

October 21, 2008

When the Stars Go Blue

I was wondering if I was missing anything back home now that I'm working so many hours, and then read this article detailing some free pornography that aired during the afternoon yesterday. I remember this happened many years ago during a children's show, and apparently it used to be relatively common to "accidentally" send your personal porn back to Blockbuster in the 'Teletubbies' case you'd rented. "I was shocked," said Robert Meredith, 47, of Barrie, who said the porn aired for more than a minute while he was watching Patriot Games, starring Harrison Ford. I love that it happened during a total old dude flick.. haha.

Good news, guys. We all know how regular soaps and body washes simply don't clean everything equally. We've all spent countless hours in Rexall, doting over the shelves in hopes of finding the product that addresses the specific needs of the male anatomy. Wait no more! Man Junk is here, and promises to increase your sex appeal! Have at it, boys.

Today's Random Links
The most inappropriate moments in children's TV.
Car surfing man badly hurt mooning police.
7 terrible early versions of great movies.

Now Playing
gogglespythano's Last.fm Station

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:32 AM | Comments (1)

October 20, 2008

Rock N Roll Train

I'm starting to question this odd neighbourhood I'm visiting on a daily basis for work. It didn't take long to notice the "Child, Youth, and Adult Diaper" store a block east, which was amusing in a few ways. Today I passed a Scientology Mission offering free stress tests. Sadly, they weren't open, so my usual hilarity of screaming "PRAISE JESUS!" at them was not possible. I feel the same way about a science religion as I would a pork milkshake.

So what's the good with the new gig? The projects are fun, and while I'm unable to speak to detail on what it is I'm doing at any given time, I spent an afternoon last week in MuchMusic's head office, and alongside them, am also doing work with Space Network, The Comedy Network, and BNN currently. As a dude who learned how to read and write from television at age 4 you can imagine to finally find myself this close to the industry is exciting. The company itself is full of smart people, there's lots to learn. The bad news? I have to get out at Pape for a decent coffee, then back in the subway for four more stops. Lame.

Another reason to love Last.fm - because I've been using it so long, and have "scrobbled" over 13,000 tracks, it has now assembled a free radio station that plays surprisingly awesome music. Check it out here.

Today's Random Links
Customized road-trip playlists by harman/kardon.
The weirdest sexy calendars ever.
If songs had no metaphors...

Now Playing
gogglespythano's Last.fm Station

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:29 AM | Comments (0)

October 16, 2008

Words (Without)

I have decided, effective immediately, to question the authenticity of Homer's Iliad. It is my belief that we, the English-speakers of 2008, are heretofore unaware of the real Iliad as it was originally written. My reasons?

First, the sheer lack of existing manuscripts. There exist today only 643 original manuscripts of the Iliad, and this is clearly not enough to make it trustworthy or authentic. Second, the fact that the earliest manuscript we have is from 500 years after the fact! Homer is said to have written it in 900 BC, while this early manuscript is from 400 BC. Anything could have changed in 500 years!

I'm starting to doubt the existence of Julius Caesar as well, but I'm still researching that one.

Today's Random Links
The giant pink rabbit that can be seen from space.
The 6 most disastrous uses of work e-mail ever.
The 10 sports franchises most likely to move.

Now Playing
Ray LaMontagne - Gossip in the Grain

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:24 AM | Comments (3)

October 14, 2008

Lesson Learned

Yet another time for Canadians to make their ways to their local polls and place their support behind a local candidate, or in perhaps even more cases, a perceived effective party leader. Polls are open from 9:30AM to 9:30PM, which won't stop the networks from picking a winner (winner chicken dinner) before 9. That said, you yourself have until 9:30 to make your voice heard.

I've actually spent almost no time trying to convince others to vote this time around, as my thoughts on this have changed. First it was the people deciding not to vote Harper because he wore sweater vests in his ads. I'd like to think it's not possible that someone would actually use sweater vests as a reason not to vote for someone, but it does appear so. Then, of course, comes the Anti-Harper Vote Swap Canada debate.

For those not in the know a gent out of Hamilton set up a Facebook group in an effort to keep the Conservatives out of power. I have nothing against an activism group per se, but how they're getting active is by swapping votes with other like-minded voters across Canada. The easiest way of explaining it: You're a Green Party supporter living in Winnipeg Centre, where the election will go to either the Conservative or Liberal party. Meanwhile, in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound sits a Liberal supporter who will cast a vote in an election that's going to either the Conservative or Green parties. Anti-Harper Vote Swap Canada would have you and the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound gent agree to swap your votes, meaning you'd vote Green for him; he'd vote Liberal for you. The end result is one vote for each of your parties, and two effective votes against Harper's Conservatives.

The backdrop of this appears, at least in statement, to be in favour of vote reform and against the idea of a two-party system. I find it interesting considering it's been essentially a two-party system for.. ever. But now that the Liberal party is finding their vote split instead of the PC/Reform debacle of years ago it's offensive. What's more offensive? That my family fought and died in world wars so almost 14,000 idiots can trade their votes instead of making it meaningful to the riding they live in.

I no longer believe everyone should get out and vote. If you're one of 14,000 stupid enough to trade your vote blindly online for nothing more than the word of someone you don't know I can only hope your vote truly isn't heard. Maybe next time around you'll take the responsibility a little more seriously. For all you know I could be registered now, having you change your vote and heading out today to vote as scheduled for my preferred candidate, and trust me, I wouldn't be the only one.

Today's Random Links
A copy of the first website ever. No, not the Big Red Button that doesn't do anything.
What's better, the iPhone (2008) or the stone (40,000 BC)?
Paddle faster, I can hear banjos!

Now Playing
Ray LaMontagne - Till the Sun Turns Black

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:23 AM | Comments (4)

October 10, 2008

To the Beat of our Noisy Hearts

I'm somewhat amused that this video of the first 24 hours in an embryo's life was released the day before Henry Morgentaler receives the Order of Canada today.

I want the US Election to be over. Four years ago I was so tired of hearing about John Kerry I actually pledged allegiance to George Bush, solely in hopes of seeing an irate media try to deal with their lack of power over people. It happened, hilarity ensued, I slept fine. Here we are again and I can't look sideways without hearing about Obama this, Obama that. I hope McCain wins, so hilarity may ensue once more. I know he won't, but a man can have dreams.

A couple rays of light shone on me yesterday when I moved east of Woodbine during the lunch hour. First, the 12th Fret is a great little music store located close to the office, and houses some authentic vintage Strats and Teles. Second, there may be an independent cafe opening. Of course, they could be independent and selling swill, but in the absence of anything resembling good coffee I'll cross my fingers and hope. I'm so close to just bringing in a french press but then I'm setting myself up for taunting.

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend, everyone!

Today's Random Links
Clint Malarchuk is bound and determined to injure every part of his head.
10 reasons to care about this new NHL season.
The secret to a long life? Celibacy!

Now Playing
Matt Nathanson - Some Mad Hope

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:25 AM | Comments (3)

October 09, 2008

Darlin' Do Not Fear

No way of scaling down pictures at the office yet so I can't post anything pretty for us this morning. If I could post something, though, it would totally be this one. Today marks day two and I'm typing this from my desk at 58Ninety on the new company laptop. I was second in this morning but as a commuter from Bolton I've got to leave before 7 if I have any hopes of snagging a parking spot at Kipling Station. There's free street parking down here so it is in my head that it might be worthwhile to start driving straight down at some point, but I'll likely wait until the TTC charges for parking to start that.

So this area is a little bit on the remote side at Woodbine and Danforth, and as I was warned a few times in the days leading up to my start, there's almost no decent food to be had. My boss took me across the street to Melanie's Bistro, which was actually quite nice, but indicated it was the only nice restaurant within walking distance. I'm hitting up Restaurantica, OurFaves, and Chowhound in hopes of securing a couple more regular haunts within a km or so. Yesterday was dark, dreary, and drab, and coupled with my job effectively being reading all day it put my brain in neutral. It was certainly a nicer commute in this morning, what with sunshine and all, and I was second in the office so I've got a little time to myself to type this.

The coffee from the automatic machine is not good. No Starbucks within three TTC stops. This may cause trouble.

Today's Random Links
10 new ways to eat bacon you may not have thought of.
A list of over 25 useful Twitter tools and Firefox apps.
21 Nintendo facts.. they own the Seattle Mariners?!

Now Playing
Brett Dennen - So Much More

Posted by Rick Jessup at 08:25 AM | Comments (2)

October 07, 2008

Anybody Seen My Baby

Twitter fail whaleI finally found some pants. So new pants, new shirts, two new water bottles, two boxes of granola bars, and I'm just about ready to go tomorrow. My attempts to buy a Metropass were thwarted when I found out they don't sell them after the fourth business day of the month, save for two stations that are nowhere near me (or anyone, for that matter). Looks like I need to sneak my way in tomorrow, jump off at Islington, use the automatic machine there, and finally have a Metropass for the rest of the month. This will work for three months at least at which point the TTC is going to stop offering free parking to Metropass customers, and likely force me into driving downtown on a daily basis. I'm a big TTC fan, but man they have no clue how to run a business.

Nobody else here uses Twitter, eh? Oddly enough it's become somewhat of an addiction, making random text updates while I'm out and about. I've been using it to keep up on the few friends I have that are on it, and to check out the industry experts who use it to offer up random links. Strange enough, even the Canadian Electoral Candidates are using it: Stephen Harper, Stephane Dion, Jack Layton, and Elizabeth May. Think of it as blogging in 140 characters or less - and tie it into your Facebook status - and you'll probably find yourself getting addicted as well.

Thanks to Justin for this one, which deserves a place above the random links - www.sendbarackyourbaby.com: Barack Obama travels a lot, but many babies live in places he hasn’t been. That’s why he’s now accepting babies by mail. Send him your baby, and he’ll kiss it and send it back to you.

Can I keep (mostly) daily updates going with the new job? Only time will tell..

Today's Random Links
Gmail users may enjoy Mail Goggles, for those late night mistakes.
The secrets of 'Survivor' revealed, like why so many actors?
Woman saves a man's life by placing her bra on his head.

Now Playing
Dog's Eye View - Tomorrow Never Comes

Posted by Rick Jessup at 03:56 PM | Comments (2)

October 06, 2008

This Time of Year

Evgeni NabokovEvery year I enjoy throwing myself out there with some hockey related predictions, and this year is no different. Last night was my first live Yahoo! draft where I competed with eight others to build a team to carry us through a rotisserie scoring season. I drafted third overall and went a bit off the grid to secure my goaltender, Evgeni Nabokov. I'm confident in the Sharks this year, and in Nabokov starting between 75 and 80 of their games. I quickly solidified my defence with Nicklas Lidstrom, Dan Boyle, and Andrei Markov, which should give me the best blueline in the contest (with Craig Rivet added a little later). Marian Hossa and Alexei Kovalev make me solid at RW, and the rest of my team is a bit of a hope and a prayer with Derek Roy, Marc Savard, Chris Kunitz, Dustin Byfuglien, Shawn Horcoff, and Jonathan Cheechoo. Should be fun!

On to the issues that count - Rick's predicted order of finish in the NHL this year.

Keep in mind the 3rd team has to be a division leader, and I've put in brackets where their point total would put them. Following that, the top 20 forwards, top 10 defence, and top 10 goalies. Post your thoughts and own lists in comments!

Today's Random Links
Will Google use Chrome to index the password-protected web?
Apple threatening to shut down the iTunes Store?
10 creepiest old ads (Thanks, Rob!)

Now Playing
Brett Dennen - So Much More

Eastern Conference
1. Montreal Canadiens
2. New York Rangers
3. Washington Capitals (actually 5th)
4. New Jersey Devils
5. Boston Bruins
6. Pittsburgh Penguins
7. Buffalo Sabres
8. Ottawa Senators
9. Tampa Bay Lightning
10. Philadelphia Flyers
11. Carolina Hurricanes
12. Florida Panthers
13. New York Islanders
14. Toronto Maple Leafs
15. Atlanta Thrashers

Western Conference
1. Detroit Red Wings
2. San Jose Sharks
3. Edmonton Oilers (actually 5th)
4. Anaheim Ducks
5. Chicago Blackhawks
6. Minnesota Wild
7. Colorado Avalanche
8. Dallas Stars
9. Calgary Flames
10. Phoenix Coyotes
11. Nashville Predators
12. Columbus Blue Jackets
13. Vancouver Canucks
14. St Louis Blues
15. Los Angeles Kings

Forwards
1. Sidney Crosby
2. Alexander Ovechkin
3. Pavel Datsyuk
4. Marian Hossa
5. Joe Thornton
6. Henrik Zetterberg
7. Vincent Lecavalier
8. Patrick Kane
9. Marian Gaborik
10. Jarome Iginla
11. Ryan Getzlaf
12. Evgeni Malkin
13. Dany Heatley
14. Jonathan Toews
15. Jason Pominville
16. Martin St Louis
17. Jason Spezza
18. Derek Roy
19. Jonathan Cheechoo
20. Daniel Alfredsson

Defence
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Dan Boyle
3. Andrei Markov
4. Lubomir Visnovsky
5. Dion Phaneuf
6. Mike Green
7. Scott Niedermayer
8. Andrei Meszaros
9. Zdeno Chara
10. Jay Bouwmeester

Goaltenders
1. Evgeni Nabokov
2. Martin Brodeur
3. J-S Giguere
4. Henrik Lundqvist
5. Carey Price
6. Chris Osgood
7. Cristobal Huet
8. Tim Thomas
9. Mathieu Garon
10. Jose Theodore

Posted by Rick Jessup at 10:14 AM | Comments (3)

October 03, 2008

Hey Chicken

Winner winner chicken dinnerOctober 8th will mark my eighth week of unemployment, save for the fact I've accepted a job and will launch a new career on that day with 58Ninety, a digital ad agency in downtown Toronto. My role will be as a Client Engagement Manager, which I've been attempting to describe as a cross between an account and a project manager, working on the CTVglobemedia account. Those close to me know I've longed to work in an agency as long as I've been into marketing, and seeing as they focus on the internet it truly does appear to be a great role for me. I actually had the good fortune to receive two offers this week from two great companies, and I was forced to make a purely selfish decision on where I wanted to go. I believe I've picked right as 58Ninety has an incredible reputation and I've heard nothing but good things. Incidentally, as many have asked, it was seven weeks from sent home to offer sent and almost everything was done via networking. I'm beginning to notice that the more networked you become the smaller this world gets.

As noted here I have begun to perform guitar on stage, and the decision process for the new guitar is very close to conclusion. Paul met me at Long & McQuade in Cambridge yesterday afternoon to sample some Telecasters and it helped narrow the decision down to two. Hopefully, if my world turns as expected, I will shortly own one of a Fender Telecaster Highway One or Fender Stratocaster XII. Priced identically, but significant differences in sound.

Oh, the picture? Today is BlogACatMas, aka Post a Picture of a Cat to Your Blog Day. Thanks to Kate for the heads-up. I seem to recall Cliff using that phrase here once so it seemed appropriate.

Today's Random Links
eBay seller wiggles out of an auction by claiming a killer bee attack!
Woman wins eBay auction on a new house for $1.75.
Levi's wants you to Unbutton Your Beast. Sexy.

Today's Returning Shows Not on CBC
Everybody Hates Chris (Citytv, 10:30 p.m.)
Ghost Whisperer (CTV, 8 p.m.)
Life (Global, 8 p.m.)
Numb3rs (Global, 10 p.m.)
Supernanny (CTV, 9 p.m.)
The Game (CW, 8:30 p.m.)
Wife Swap (ABC, 8 p.m.)

Now Playing
Old 97's - Blame it on Gravity

Posted by Rick Jessup at 02:07 PM | Comments (2)

October 01, 2008

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

Chicago Cubs World SeriesUsually before I pick sports I do a lot of research. That said, at the beginning of the MLB season my pick to win it all this year were the Cubs. The Bosox broke their curse a few years back, time for the last of the truly, inexcusably long curses to end. I'll stick with them because I have no reason not to.

On the topic of sports picks I've gone ahead and created some leagues for us again this year pertaining to NHL regular season pools. As usual, there is one single "official" pool, and it is the only one that offers true bragging rights for victory:

 

Sportsnet Fantasy Hockey Pick'em
League: overanything
Password: moocow
 

 

These others are for decorative use only:

Sportsnet.ca Saturday Survivor
League: overanything
Password: moocow

CBC Hockey Night in Canada Fantasy Pool
League: overanything
Password: moocow

In other news AC/DC have pretty much guaranteed their next album will be the most downloaded in Internet history. I'm a big music fan, and a big supporter of musicians, but not when the greed becomes so obvious it slaps you upside the head. Mind you, since AC/DC stopped being relevant in the mid-90's, I don't really plan to download this one either. I'll just skip it.

Today's Random Links
Josh Groban belts out the TV Theme classics at the Emmy Awards.
Google Project 10100 wants you to change the world.
Posterous = The place to post anything.

Today's Returning Shows
Dirty Sexy Money (ABC, 10 p.m.)
Private Practice (ABC, 9 p.m.)
Pushing Daisies (ABC, 8 p.m.)

Now Playing
Ray LaMontagne - Till the Sun Turns Black

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