tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21926162424253907862024-02-07T07:25:36.541-05:00Obstructed ViewsObstructed Views is an unbiased (as long as you agree with our views) blog where we tackle the worlds of sports, entertainment, politics, current events, and anything else we feel like. Our goal is not to offend but to start dialogs about the things people are talking about. We’re just saying what you’re thinking. We want our writing to sound as if it were coming out of our mouths during a conversation and to maybe spark a debate or two.Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-21766856744110155322014-03-06T10:15:00.001-05:002014-03-06T10:39:15.218-05:00Been a whileIt's been a while since I posted anything so I figured I'd give it a shot. Since I last posted some things have changed. New house, new job, new addition to the family!! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My wife and I are now the proud parents of a little girl and essentially the love of our lives. She's had me wrapped around her finger since day 1!!!</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjA4XmbPw7s2RqeWkJDwsNAnXx8TzQDsFyh6bjhB_KQY2CtsYCCDrA_A5F83Gage4z8gwF7_MEH20LfklHO0SpluB8K28hIyMovJOl2FwiRkGDOoH_l5UedfZKUQDp9WXf333ltsRUTpcy/s640/blogger-image--1042307338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjA4XmbPw7s2RqeWkJDwsNAnXx8TzQDsFyh6bjhB_KQY2CtsYCCDrA_A5F83Gage4z8gwF7_MEH20LfklHO0SpluB8K28hIyMovJOl2FwiRkGDOoH_l5UedfZKUQDp9WXf333ltsRUTpcy/s640/blogger-image--1042307338.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mCP7_9CKR506xLKew9VY7p5C-3esnyYkZM9crBX8K1WqpKOWE572WzFzlDqRrEh6BD2ieKoRDMDbwMLhFk0IVGcZkm3Y2TcEowNVLctLY1NdrS-2SEgwD7XmULPUjDOugNaM_OLx-nRG/s640/blogger-image--453623445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mCP7_9CKR506xLKew9VY7p5C-3esnyYkZM9crBX8K1WqpKOWE572WzFzlDqRrEh6BD2ieKoRDMDbwMLhFk0IVGcZkm3Y2TcEowNVLctLY1NdrS-2SEgwD7XmULPUjDOugNaM_OLx-nRG/s640/blogger-image--453623445.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Any husband who has been there for the birth of a child with your wife knows the overwhelming feeling of gratitude, respect, love, and triumph towards your wife on that day. Seeing your wife go through the hardships of birth changes your mentality as a husband and new father. You have no choice but to now do anything and everything possible to provide and protect them. The birthing process was an adventure to say the least. Luckily everyone is healthy now but that's for another post another time. Parenthood changes your life in so many ways. People always say to own a pet before a child for responsibility reasons, however there are very few similarities between taking care of both. I'm not going to get into challenges as a parent because every parenting experience is different, all I will say is that it's definitely another full time job, but more enjoyable!!! Sleepless nights, cranky parents, long work days, cranky baby, it all comes with the territory of being a new parent. If there are people out there that feel that having a baby will solve any relationship issues, guess again. Having a baby tests your relationship strength to the core and sometimes further! Knowing that you're committed to more than just owning a house together can be life altering if you're not ready for it. Having a spouse that is in it with you no matter the ups and downs may be the best motivation anyone can ask for!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off my soapbox now, just wanted to give an update on life and as always......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm Kyle Montgomery, and this has been my two cents!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmzRMlpg3uSmh9fe_MAiFv2hyphenhyphenBhsmvpl0lIp-YhCx1bgKE3jDhPEaBlFM4yhm6kLtOMZZ5zjcus9xrY2TOkA9q3WfTMFxA1twVpjgfWjsC14UVzZvddUjaktpRmYnsSXjVxo3eyUtFXF_/s640/blogger-image-1169192058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmzRMlpg3uSmh9fe_MAiFv2hyphenhyphenBhsmvpl0lIp-YhCx1bgKE3jDhPEaBlFM4yhm6kLtOMZZ5zjcus9xrY2TOkA9q3WfTMFxA1twVpjgfWjsC14UVzZvddUjaktpRmYnsSXjVxo3eyUtFXF_/s640/blogger-image-1169192058.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-91451021923069680572013-09-13T09:06:00.000-04:002013-09-13T09:06:25.185-04:00Friday the 13th Part II<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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time for a special holiday edition. We have
previously done a Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> edition in January of last year
and you can read it <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-13th.html">by clicking here.</a> In keeping with the Obstructed Views
tradition here are 13 more facts about Friday the 13<sup>th</sup>, if you have
Friggatriskaidekaphobia maybe you should stop reading now.</span></div>
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</span>There is no consensus on when or why Friday the
13<sup>th</sup> is unlucky but Friday has been considered unlucky since <i>The Canterbury Tales.</i> Jesus was also crucified on a Friday and it
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</span>This is the first Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> in
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</span>These celebrities were born on Friday the 13<sup>th</sup>
Butch Cassidy, Fidel Castro, Margaret Thatcher, Alfred Hitchcock, Peter Tork,
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</span>2Pac died exactly 17 years ago today: Friday September
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It’s been awhile and I’m hoping to start posting more
regularly. As another school year gets
underway I wanted to address some of the education related issues that are plaguing
my city. For those of you who don’t
know, the School District of Philadelphia is an absolute mess. The city, superintendent, city council,
School Reform commission, the governor, parents, students pretty much everybody
has an opinion. How did we get
here? Years and years of mismanagement and
as Mayor Nutter likes to say “kicking the can down the road”. It seems to me that nobody wants to actually
fix anything. The governor cuts funding
and won’t give money. City Council wants
one thing while the Mayor wants another.
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I don’t want to get into possible solutions on how to fix the
system. That’s a whole other topic. The thing that is bothering most right now is
how everyone is turning on the teachers.
The Mayor, State, City Council, and even the Superintendent feel as
though the teachers in the district need to sacrifice to help solve problems
that they didn’t help to create. I think
it’s absolutely asinine to ask the teachers to take up to a 13% pay cut. This irks me for a number of reasons:</span></div>
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</span> Sure the
pay cuts would help free up money but what would the money be used for? At this point class sizes are growing because
of cuts. If the class sizes don’t go
down, you’re essentially asking a teacher to do more work for less money. Tell me any other industry where this would
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</span>Before anyone gives me that summer’s off,
shorter hours bullshit, I invite you to spend one week with me. Spend a Saturday afternoon grading papers and
doing lesson plans with me. Like to
relax on your weekends? Not going to
happen. Most teachers take part time
jobs in the summer to supplement their salary, so take that bullshit argument
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</span>Teachers in the city of Philadelphia are already
grossly underpaid for a myriad of reasons yet they deal with a much tougher
student population. Teachers in urban
school districts need to be rewarded for what they do. Philadelphia teachers should be making the
big money not those in the affluent suburban school districts. Truthfully where are the high quality
teachers needed the most? To cut teacher’s
pay in the city is a slap in the face.</span></div>
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</span>Every Philly teacher that I’ve heard from the
past few weeks has mentioned about spending their own money on supplies. Why?
Because of mismanagement of money by those in charge there isn't enough in the "budget" for adequate supplies. Contrary to popular reports, teachers actually care about their students and their well being, so paying for supplies is something most teachers do without even thinking. Also that’s not taking into account personal
money that is spent on the students not including school supplies (clothes,
food, transportation money, etc. because their families can’t afford) Not going
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</span>Are all teachers great? Absolutely not. There are some that skate by because they
have tenure, experience, or just don’t care anymore. They should be held accountable. That’s how we got into this mess in the first
place. Nobody took accountability and
now look at the district. Most teachers
I know have no problem with being held accountable for their work or evolving
and making themselves better. This is
how your children learn. So yeah I guess
it makes sense to cut teacher’s pay. We
are just as influential in your child’s life as you are. 1/3 of their day they are with us. Do you really want your kid with someone who
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</span>Finally the most important reason is the fact
everyone is so quick to bitch about the state of our society today and blame
who else? Teachers. People make teaching seem like a second class
profession. Kids aren’t taught to
respect teachers. I see it every
day. It’s ridiculous. Where’s the blame on poor parenting? Where’s the blame on self-serving
politicians? You know why America’s education
system sucks? No respect for
teachers. You don’t hear stories like
this happening over in Finland, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan or Singapore and look at them. Top 5 ranked education systems in the world. It’s easy for someone to sit on their high
horse and blame a teacher rather than take responsibility for their own
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> No
teacher got into the profession to get rich.
They got into because it is extremely rewarding. Unfortunately society and even our own
government are making it harder every day to be a teacher. Hey Superintendent Hite, you’re making
$300,000 a year. Where’s your pay cut? If you start forcing teachers to take pay cuts then you’re going to force them out of the profession. Then what?
You have the money you saved from budget cuts but at what cost? Poor teachers and even worse test
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on?<span> </span>After Monday night’s debacle
apparently Ed and the “real” refs may be back this week.<span> </span>In the effort to save money the NFL has used
replacement refs and has cost a few NFL teams and countless fantasy teams
games.<span> </span>In a related story, in a similar
cost saving move both the Iron Shitty Brawlers and the Queers have apparently
been using replacement owners.<span>
</span>Carrington was seen with his kids at Gorgas Park in Roxborough Picketing
not getting his fantasy winnings from last year.<span> </span>Never in league history has someone taken not
getting paid so far.<span> </span>When will this
insanity end?<span> </span>For the sake of the
integrity of the League, Vasili, pay this man!<span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Other stories we are following this week: It appears that Vasili can
focus 100% on his fantasy team now that the wedding is over.<span> </span>Jimbo apparently has contracted a severe case
of the Freemans.<span> </span>Jaitley is still feeling
the effects of Hurricane Irene, Doc Dino gets into the win column, The Mustache
Rides weren’t who we thought they were, Scotty is in cupcake heaven at 3-0, and
Commissioner Schnide rolls at the expense of Local Celebrity; Superstar Johnny
Marks.<span> </span>We look at these stories plus
more on this edition of Philly League Fantasy Recap.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In our first game the Commish took on our favorite radio
host.<span> </span>Superstar Johnny looked to go 3-0
while the Commish looked to avoid the dreaded 1-2 start.<span> </span>The Commish came out firing and took down
JMTS 114-87.<span> </span>The Schnide was led by MJD and
in a Ned Flanders move, the Cardinals defense.<span>
</span>Superstar Marks was led by Bears D.<span>
</span>Both teams now sit at 2-1 along with the Skins atop the East
division.<span> </span>It is possible that Marks was
looking ahead to this week’s showdown with Tony the Tiger himself, while San
Diego’s finest travel to the Tastykake factory to take on the Busters in a
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Mr. Leero himself to town.<span> </span>Apparently in
a sign of solidarity with fellow “replacement” owners JJ and JC, RL decided to
have his kids put his lineup this week.<span>
</span>It also appears that after years of ribbing, Jake has finally got rid of
the Freeman curse and given it to Jimbo.<span>
</span>Frosted Flake took down Raymond and the Rides 128-56.<span> </span>Sir Jamaal Charles led the way for Tony while
Mikel “jersey” LeShoure.<span> </span>The most
disheartening thing has to be that Jake won the game despite leaving two 24
point plus scorers on the bench.<span> </span>I think
it may be time to state the obvious….that boy good.<span> </span>Equally as disheartening was Ray Ray leaving
99 total points on his bench.<span> </span>Yes that
is not a misprint; Mr. Leero pulled his best Scotty Balls impersonation.<span> </span>Perhaps Ray Ray will leave the boycotting to
the Jay’s and take over ownership duties of the Rides this week.<span> </span>Or was it his kids who were making the
decisions the first two weeks and Ray who took over ownership duties last
week?<span> </span>We will be investigating……</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In our 3<sup>rd</sup> matchup, something had to give as Dr.
Toes and Casper the White Ghost came into the game winless.<span> </span>When the smoke cleared it was the good Doc
getting his first win as Jaitley just can’t seem to figure this game out since
he got married last year.<span> </span>84-49 was the
final, Drew “summer” Brees led the way for the league’s #1 ranked podiatrist
while Andre “I’m a beast” Johnson paced the brawlers.<span> </span>Bonehead moves can sum up this one for the
Brawlers.<span> </span>First it was starting Cry me a
Rivers over Cotton Schaub at QB.<span> </span>Someone
should take a Schaub to Jaitley’s head.<span>
</span>Then it was pulling the Homer Simpson and starting the Steelers D over
the Giants D.<span> </span>These 2 costly moves
proved to be the difference.<span> </span>Philly League
Recap in depth analysis shows that since getting married and then the Northeast
getting hit with Hurricane Irene, The Brawlers are just 6-12.<span> </span>What does it all mean?<span> </span>Damned if we know.<span> </span>Maybe it’s the whole replacement owners
thing.<span> </span>Meanwhile Dino, while still the
most sucky Barbounis Brother, no longer has to wear the scarlet label of “best
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avoid dropping to 0-3 while Scotty too Hotty looked to improve to 3-0.<span> </span>Injuries have seemed to plague the defending
champs this year as they dropped to 0-3 after losing 102-82. Cousin Larry
Fitzgerald and Tom Brady led the way for the chumps.<span> </span>This is a team in trouble.<span> </span>Let’s hope Carrington gets paid soon as
another loss would essentially skunk the Beers.<span>
</span>Meanwhile Reverend Twinkie has quietly established himself as the team
to beat in Philly League this year.<span>
</span>Hopefully the pressure isn’t too much to handle.<span> </span>Although a look back shows that in that
magical 2007 season the busters went an incredible 13-2 to capture the teams
only Super Bowl.<span> </span>That year they did it
with defense allowing a stingy 77.5 points per game.<span> </span>This year’s team appears to be opposite,
average an obscene 110 points per game.<span>
</span>Time will tell if Chubby Wan will be able to maintain this pace or if
the pressure will get to him and he pulls a patented disappearing act.</span></span></div>
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the Crackers and All-Stars were.<span> </span>After it
was all said and done we found out…..nothing.<span>
</span>In a Game of the WEEK that lived up to all the hype V Funk downed J Funk
88-87 that came down to the wire on Monday night.<span> </span>The Crackers came in needing Aaron “discount
double check” Rodgers to outscore the Green Bay defense by 10 points.<span> </span>Rodgers did by 8.<span> </span>The Crackers were led by Mean A.J. Green
while V Funk was led once again by Arian “the Nation” Foster.<span> </span>The win kept Vasili tied with the Busters in the
not so Least Division but more importantly kept him 2 games up on Big Bro Dino
in the Battle for Barbounis Supremacy.<span>
</span>It appears the Funk is the real deal this year as they keep finding ways
to win.<span> </span>The Crackers remain an enigma.<span> </span>They have the talent if they can put it
together but much like the Phillies this year, let’s hope it’s not too
late.<span> </span>Also a concern is whether or not
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Roomies Comminsioner Schnide and Captain Cupcake battle.<span> </span>This intra division matchup could go a long
way in proving that the Least Division is here to stay.<span> </span>Let’s not forgot in that magical 2007 season,
Scotty too Hotty had an 8 game win streak.<span>
</span>Vegas has Rev Twinkie as a whopping 19 point favorite.<span> </span>Commish Schnide has dominated the series 14-4
including the regular season matchup in 07.<span>
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Least Division while “they call me” Jay Carrington is looking to avoid the
dreaded 0-4 start.<span> </span>One more lose and it
may be time to make some drastic changes….not that anyone would want anyone on
that team.<span> </span>Perhaps the end of the
lockout could help J.C. as baby Joey just isn’t cutting it making
decisions.<span> </span>V Punk is a slim 5 point
favorite and leads all-time 8-4.<span> </span>Don’t
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way that V Funk and the Busters are playing, that’s a huge hole to climb out
of.<span> </span>Both teams are looking for respect and
to prove they belong.<span> </span>Both teams
coincidently are looking to win their first Super Bowl.<span> </span>A loss makes that hard.<span> </span>The Towels are favored by 1 and lead all-time
7-4….The return of Fab 5 Freddie Jackson isn’t enough….Sorry Dino, every time I
pick the Crackers to win they lose….Towels win.</span></span></div>
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bad season while Double Ray is well, Double Ray.<span> </span>Just one week ago we were ready to anoint Double
Ray.<span> </span>The Rides are favored by 5 but have
lost 8 of 13 to the white ghost.<span> </span>We like
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Supremacy.<span> </span>The Skins are out to prove
that the Freeman curse has indeed passed on while Local Celebrity Johnny Marks
is out to prove that last week’s loss to the Commish was a fluke. <span> </span>Jake the Flake is favored by 9 but Johnny
Marks has dominated 14-6 all-time.<span> </span>Sorry
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duplicated power rankings.<span> </span>This week’s
power rankings are brought to you by Western Union.<span> </span>Western Union, the fastest way to send money.<span> </span>Hey Vasili, Western Union has millions of
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Spot– Can make fans forget about last week’s loss by taking out the Skins…but
more importantly , does anyone listen to his show any more?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">10. Iron City Brawlers– Ladies and Gentleman, Jaitley may
owner of the two worst teams in league history before it’s all said and done.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDobeyeXgqkz6mKOpjVHyXWmxpctMDhX2P3X9oOACMqUVjn4RWmBh0wq7TvY0Bi9FJNla5rB9krtCOUdjIgnMTVm_Phu0xyg2CAqtuOMmm_ecICLnRLfbnOTml-MPlcuOr3BuX1TCaMGFf/s1600/whiner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDobeyeXgqkz6mKOpjVHyXWmxpctMDhX2P3X9oOACMqUVjn4RWmBh0wq7TvY0Bi9FJNla5rB9krtCOUdjIgnMTVm_Phu0xyg2CAqtuOMmm_ecICLnRLfbnOTml-MPlcuOr3BuX1TCaMGFf/s200/whiner.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There you have it.<span> </span>Will
Carrington get paid?<span> </span>Can anyone beat the
Busters?<span> </span>Can the Brawlers beat
anyone?<span> </span>Crackers and Towels; poster
teams for mediocrity.<span> </span>Has the Freeman
curse been eradicated?<span> </span>Did I really see
someone ask Johnny Marks for an autograph at the last Eagles tailgate?<span> </span>Find out the answers to all this and more
next week on Philly League Fantasy Recap.<span>
</span>Until next time this is Jimbo saying “this has been 2 hours of my life
that I’ll never get back”.</span></span></div>
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<![endif]-->Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-18991681218696859832012-09-12T12:39:00.000-04:002012-09-12T12:40:07.488-04:00Fantasy Recap <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>The weekly recap is back to kick off this 2012 season with a bang. First things first, we want to wish Durkin well in his future fantasy endeavours as you will be easily replaced, I mean missed!!! With that being said lets get to the week 1 recap!!<br> <br>We will start with a few family matchups that took place in week 1. Starting with the Great White Hope taking on the Cherry Poppers. GWH seems primed to make another deep playoff run this year as they put boots to asses and whooped up on the Poppers 162-122. Led by Julio Jones with 33 and Peyton "I'm still the Man-ning" with 29, GWH was too much for the Poppers led by Tom Brady with 21 and Demarco "Glory Holes" Murray with 20.<br> <br>In our next family affair, the Killers from Kinzer took on the Taints in a tightly contested matchup. The Taints emerged victorious over the self proclaimed "this is my year" Killers 150-138. Led by Drew "blowing in the" Brees with 32 and Reggie " thanks Peyton" Wayne with 27, the Killers could not beat the Taints high powered offense led by Andre Johnson with 30 and Stevan Ridley with 27. The Killers will look to bounce back in week 2 if they want to make good on their proclamation for this year!!!!<br> <br>Our final family affair saw the brothers Montgomery square off in a battle for fantasy supremacy. The Crackers were hypocritically led to victory by Tony Romo with 34 and helped by Shady McCoy with 22. The Funk could not get anything going as Matthew Stafford led the way with 20 points. To add insult in the loss, the Crackers did not replace Denarius Moore who was scratched from the lineup and they still held on 126-106. The Funk need to regroup if they want to make their first playoff appearance in their franchise's history!<br> <br>The defending champion Chicken Hawks took on Team Hensley in what they hoped would be the start of their successful defense. Team Hensley noticed the target on the hawksbarack and dominated the defending champs 143-107. Led by Demarius " thank god Tebow is gone" Thomas with 32 and Darren " I catch balls" McFadden with 24, Team Hensley seemed too much for the Arian " Nation" Foster led defending champs who got no help from their defense who managed -3 points. Something tells me the waiver wire is already on fire from potential moves the Chicken Hawks want to do following their embarrassing loss and sources say that heads will roll.<br> <br>In our closest matchup of the week, Spider Monkeys took on the appropriately named Better than Durkin. BTD got their first win by knocking off the Monkeys 129-125. Led by Aaron Rodgers with 31 and Rob " The Big" Gronkowski with 18, BTD was too much for the Monkeys who were led by Herman Moore and Barry Sanders....... I mean Megatron with 22 and Kevin Smith with 24. It's obvious that the Spider Monkeys have put a great amount of their hopes on the Detroit Lions offense and as history has proven, that should bodwe well for the rest of the league!!!!<br> <br>In our marquee matchup, former roomate's and ex-champs collided in an opening week matchup for the ages. The Bluntz pounded Roc Nation 194-156 to get off to a great start this year. The all star team of Matty Ice, Ray Rice and Brandon Marshall proved to powerful for the Roc. Roc Nation had good efforts by Mike Vick, Frank Gore, and Pierre Garçon but it proved to be not enough for the overmatched Roc Nation. The Bluntz look strong and could be the team to beat this year unless they get but by the injury bug.<br> <br>There is the Week 1 recap. Remember, 1 week does not make a season, but it will annoy the shit out of you having to hear Randler talk shit!!!!<br> <br>Until next week, good luck in week 2!!!!</p>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-53604247663995640182012-07-30T14:18:00.000-04:002012-07-30T15:00:00.296-04:00Down and out????<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, unless they make a never before seen run, it looks as if for the first time since 2006, the Phillies will not make the postseason. Being a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan I've seen this happen before. These "new" Phillies fans that can't name a player from the last Phillies team to not make the postseason are spoiled. It's one thing to expect greatness from your sports teams, like we all do, but it's another to understand the total package of the sport.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVs067iXjvXvJszhgMrvgDmM2B3HbfiozrQRdi_B0_qvtpevcMnHzpMvWYnHzHwFuI9pA_YLcK-QY4kIFM3G6uBGYWqRieJlec75tsuyuMBbio5r0YRepQ0mIwCILQzkk5B1ZDk_vawRK/s1600/01phils19_DMW.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> This includes the business aspect as well. Ultimately that's what all professional sports are, a business first. From the owners all the way down to the players, there is a business first mentality. With contracts being what they are in today's sports world, it becomes a "what have you done for me lately" scenario. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As a Philadelphia sports fan, I have learned to check my emotions at the door and not get attached to the players because they could be gone the next season, ala Reggie White, Charles Barkley and Brian Dawkins. The Phillies have tried to do the right thing by keeping their homegrown nucleus of Hamels, Rollins, Utley, Howard, and Chooch together for a long time but at what cost?? Knowing that they have a great amount of money tied up in just a handful of players does not give them many options to make this team better moving forward. The Phils are faced with that always hard but inevitable position of who to keep and who to trade in order to be a contender next season. Going through the times of what seemed like all 10,000+ losses this organization has growing up, this team is nothing like those teams. I know this team has the talent, ability, mentality, and yes, heart to be the team we have been used to the past 5 years, but they have to make business decisions in order to improve. The only thing that could make this worse is if Cole Hamels came out and publically stated he is against gay marriage and is the new co-owner of Chick-Fil-A!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I’m following the whole Chick-Fil-A situation I’m trying
to figure out what the big issue is.<span> </span>Now
before anyone starts in on me, I fully support gay rights and gay marriage and
I have stated <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2012/01/you-are-gay.html">so
on this blog.</a><span> </span>The issue I’m trying
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<span style="font-size: large;">First of all what Dan Cathy said was his opinion.<span> </span>He said he personally doesn’t support gay
marriage and he uses the religious argument.<span>
</span>I’ve said before (if you click on the previous link you can see the full
post) that I think that argument is weak at best.<span> </span>However, when I see people lambasting Cathy
and Chick-Fil-A I have to say hold up.<span>
</span>Is freedom of speech not guaranteed by the first amendment of our
constitution?<span> </span>Just to refresh your
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span>Congress shall make no law respecting
an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or
abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>What Cathy
said is protected by that text.<span> </span>In fact
he bases his argument on the bible which also is protected by the first
amendment.<span> </span>No matter how stupid, idiot
or archaic the thinking, it is protected.<span>
</span>I disagree with his position but if someone wants to base their way of
thinking on a 3000 year old book, I say more power to him.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>I challenge
anyone to show me an example of where Chick-Fil-A discriminated in hiring or
serving anyone who is gay.<span> </span>Everyone in
this country is entitled to think and say what they want no matter how much you
may or may not agree.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>The second
thing that bothers me is the “protests” that are going on.<span> </span>The mayors of Chicago and Boston have openly
said they don’t want Chick-Fil-A in their cities.<span> </span>Huh?<span>
</span>Everybody is up in arms about Cathy’s opinion and again there is no
proof that Chick-Fil-A discriminates in hiring or serving gay people.<span> </span>These two have the balls to say Chick-Fil-A
doesn’t belong?<span> </span>Can somebody please tell
me how this is not discrimination?<span> </span>Not
allowing a business based on its CEO’s beliefs?<span>
</span>They are worse than Cathy in my opinion.<span>
</span>Do they not believe in the constitution?<span>
</span>Doesn’t appear so.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Then there
are the people who say we need to boycott Chick-Fil-A.<span> </span>Again, I support your right to do that but
what good would that do?<span> </span>Sure you may
hurt the business a little but will there be a full boycott?<span> </span>Doubtful.<span>
</span>There are plenty of people who support Cathy’s beliefs that will still
go to Chick-Fil-A.<span> </span>Besides, if I go to
Chick-Fil-A does that mean I’m anti-gay?<span>
</span>No, it means I like chicken sandwiches with pickles.<span> </span>I don’t agree with Cathy’s opinion but why
would I deprive myself of something I like simply because I don’t agree?<span> </span>I have one question for all of those
holier-than-thou people who like to stand on their high horse.<span> </span>A lot of the goods we buy and use everyday
are made overseas, if you use them does that mean you are anti-American?<span> </span>Where’s the outrage there?<span> </span>Oh that’s right, wouldn’t want you not wear
your Polo Shirts and Nike sneakers.<span> </span>Cathy
came out and gave his opinion but do you check the opinions of every business
you frequent? Seriously, I’d love to know.<span>
</span>It’s ridiculous. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Finally, the
fact that someone’s sexual orientation is even an issue today is insane.<span> </span>However as long as people use their religion
to justify what they think it will always be an issue.<span> </span>There are many more other pressing issues in
our country.<span> </span>I’d like to see these
holier-than-thou high horse people actually pick an issue that will do some
good in this country to support.<span> </span>Instead
of trying to get people to boycott Chick-Fil-A because they don’t agree with
the CEO’s opinion, why not stand up and try to fix our education system?<span> </span>(Shameless teacher plug)</span></span></div>
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conclusion our priorities in this country are screwed up.<span> </span>Dan Cathy didn’t do anything wrong.<span> </span>He has an opinion and he stated it.<span> </span>We can argue whether it’s a misguided opinion
or a smart business move to even come public with it in the first place but
there is no argument that he has the right to be misguided and not a smart
businessman.<span> </span>What if he came out and said
he supports gay marriage?<span> </span>There are
plenty of people in this country who don’t agree with that.<span> </span>These same people would probably be lambasting
his detractors.<span> </span>Until next time this is
Jimbo saying come on America, get your priorities straight.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A great football career has come to an end. Brian Patrick Dawkins has decided to hang up the cleats and call it a career after a wonderful 16 season run. A legendary player and an even more legendary person, B Dawk will always be remembered for his intensity in between the pylons. The intensity he played with was unmatched by few in the league during those 16 years and proved to be influential on his teammates as well. As an Eagles fan, it's hard to put into words what Dawk has meant to this fanbase or to each fan individually, but I plan to give my take on this man's career through my eyes and I'm sure you'll have a hard time disagreeing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Philadelphia there has been legends associated with the number 20. Mike Schmidt, Andre Waters, Chris Pronger ( Go Flyers!!!), and of course, Brian Dawkins. I can remember when the </span><span style="font-size: large;">Eagles drafted Dawk, and I remember telling my brother how good this guy from Clemson was. As a Florida State fan, I watched B Dawk lay a hit on Warrick Dunn in 1995 that hurt me as I watched it!!!! It was then I started what I do every year now watching college football, I said to myself, "He'd look good in Eagle green!!!!". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the upcoming draft, the Eagles used a 2nd round pick on Dawkins. With his hard nosed play, he immediately became a fan favorite and became my favorite player. I never had a jersey of a favorite player mainly because they were so expensive but in 1998 I saved my money and purchased 2 jerseys, #53 Hugh Douglas, and #20 Brian Dawkins!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dawkins became the team leader on that 1998 3-13 team and changed the way I thought as a fan. Our defense was a feared defense again, and it was a large part due to Brian Dawkins and the mastermind behind the scheming, Jim Johnson. Dawk was the most </span><span style="font-size: large;">feared hitter in the defensive secondary for 10 plus years under Johnson's schemes and brought an intimidation factor back to the Eagles defense that was lacking since Reggie and Jerome of the early 90's. B Dawk was exactly the type of athlete we wanted and needed in Philly; a tough, hard nosed player who gave everything he had on the field and in the process expected the exact same from every single player along side of him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are numerous highlights that can be brought up when remembering Dawk, the suplex, the interception of </span><span style="font-size: large;">Favre in the infamous 4th and 26 game, the Superman tackle, the fake punt he took to the house, the list goes on. The memory that I will always have and the picture that is stuck in my mind to remember Brian Dawkins was before, during, and after the 2004 NFC Championship game. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pre-game introduction ( a thing he became known for and if you were lucky enough to witness them like I did, are still bone chilling to this day) was something that if you did not get hyped up for, you didn't have a pulse. Setting the tone early in the game by hitting significantly larger </span><span style="font-size: large;">Alge Crumpler across the middle with a bone crunching hit. Then later in the game picking up the pylon and slamming it down sending the crowd into a frenzy as usual. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The everlasting memory was Dawk after the win holding that George Halas Trophy and his post game speech to the fans!!! Still gets me pumped up and brings a tear to my eye every time I hear him say, "Give us our dang respect!!!!!!". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In the age of free agency, Dawkins was loyal to the team that drafted him for 13 seasons until the Eagles decided not to re-sign him. In true Dawkins form, he handled it with the class we came to love about him and the respect for the game that he expressed over his years in Philly. I can't express the feeling I had knowing that as a season ticket holder, I'd attend a game without B Dawk in an Eagles uniform. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout my 9 seasons as an Eagles season ticket holder at that point, I never attended a game without Dawkins in uniform. It was a tough pill to swallow but in interviews, Dawk expressed his love for Philly and the fans so it made it a little easier to swallow. In all my years as a Philly sports fan, I never had such a love for an athlete where I wanted to follow that player and like his new team because I felt my favorite team let Dawk and the fans down by not re-signing him. <br /><br />Weapon X, Wolverine, B Dawk, Dawk, or just Brian Dawkins; one things for sure, there will be "Hall of Famer" said before any of those names in the near future. Brian Dawkins was by far my favorite athlete ever and I'm sure it will be a long time until someone takes over that spot. He will go down in history as one of the greatest safeties to play the game and one of the </span><span style="font-size: large;">most feared defensive players ever. For 13 seasons he was the heartbeat of my beloved Eagles and for that I can say I was privileged to watch a Hall of Famer play week in and week out. He played the game hard, but with class. On the field he was a badass, but off it he was a gentleman. Brian Dawkins, THANK YOU!!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you for being a great player, leader and role model for those needing guidance. Congrats on your retirement and 16 "X" traordinary seasons in the NFL. I bleed Eagles green and it is with pride that I say this....In my eyes, you were arguably the best player in franchise history.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Maybe you’ve heard something recently in the news about “Bountygate”. It has been found out that the New Orleans Saints, led by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, were running a bounty system from 2009-2011. The players were reportedly paid $1000 for “cart-offs” and $1500 for “knock-outs”. The NFL is currently trying to figure out how to punish the Saints and those involved and there is even talk to possible criminal charges against Williams, who is now with St. Louis. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Football is Violent</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let me start by saying football is a violent sport….duh. From the moment kids start playing football, the harder you can hit the more respect you get. Think about it. In a pickup game of tackle football the people that everyone wants either have speed, an incredible arm, or can hit hard. Even in the lower levels hitting hard is encouraged. Players are going to get hurt. Players are going to continue to get bigger and be taught to hit harder. It’s the evolution of the game. Get used to it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As far as “bounties” are concerned, they too are nothing new. Think back to that pick-up game. There was always that one player who was much faster than everybody else. Everyone knows if you hit him hard when he’s going out for a pass or basically anytime you can it throws him off of his game. While you weren’t getting any money, you did get the respect of the players for changing the course of the game and helping to “even” things out. This led to being selected sooner in subsequent games. I remember during my days playing middle school football, I had a coach (who will remain nameless…V) who would reward big hits or “crunches” with Nestle Crunch <span id="goog_1163946131"></span><span id="goog_1163946132"></span>bars. The whole concept of hitting hard therefore is then taught from the very beginnings of learning the game. <span id="goog_1163946134"></span><span id="goog_1163946135"></span>It doesn’t stop there though. Once players get into high school and college, players get helmet stickers for, among other things, “big sticks”. The most notable of these are the Ohio State Buckeye stickers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxrRwsHpa-TUIcYnDTHjoqkl28UF-t05d4gRT-2KKQxSPMkQWygSt237aK5_UQ4f9yGDBFx49F4_NwWSxnmOppl3ZL0HOgSO5EUjrqqPfS2P0ygKCXiBPEW7BdzszaSdFZubOsYx-JCsS/s1600/01-large-cartoon-cash.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxrRwsHpa-TUIcYnDTHjoqkl28UF-t05d4gRT-2KKQxSPMkQWygSt237aK5_UQ4f9yGDBFx49F4_NwWSxnmOppl3ZL0HOgSO5EUjrqqPfS2P0ygKCXiBPEW7BdzszaSdFZubOsYx-JCsS/s1600/01-large-cartoon-cash.gif" width="196" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Once players make it to the biggest stage of the all, the NFL, the stakes are much higher. Contrary to what many people would like to believe, NFL players are playing for money. Like it or not, it is their jobs. Hell, I love teaching kids but if they didn’t pay me I'd be out. Sorry kids, Mr. Montgomery needs to pay his bills. As a teacher my shelf life is arguably 30-40 years. The average shelf life for an NFL player? Roughly 3.5 seasons. <i>(Courtesy of NFLPlayers.com)</i> See where I’m going? NFL players need to make as much money as quickly as possible. Who gets the contract? Just like that pick-up it’s the guys with the strongest arm, fastest legs, and yes those that hit the hardest. So these guys are rewarded for hitting hard. If these young kids can make a few extra dollars on the side by making some big hits, who cares? Who knows how much longer they have in the league. Don’t give me the "what about taxes bullshit". It’s no worse than mowing someone’s yard for a few extra</span><span style="font-size: large;"> bucks. Did you report that on your taxes this year?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Bounty Bowl</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy9lqR6v6ki7iVkBDHa4Vad5-ketXgchGBNtCA3dNmKFblXULd9fk-B_tiGUKT0nlhmlPHLLxurNbiNB35UqZ7i2r1NMRbWzPWiQNZRG5ptCpZnYnQpRV5S1tG-ZWEV53WkyMP0OjguaN/s1600/evans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy9lqR6v6ki7iVkBDHa4Vad5-ketXgchGBNtCA3dNmKFblXULd9fk-B_tiGUKT0nlhmlPHLLxurNbiNB35UqZ7i2r1NMRbWzPWiQNZRG5ptCpZnYnQpRV5S1tG-ZWEV53WkyMP0OjguaN/s320/evans.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So where do bounties come into play in the NFL? They have been around as long as the game itself. Most notably back in 1989 the Eagles and Cowboys partook in the infamous “Bounty Bowl” where Eagles coach Buddy Ryan “allegedly” placed a bounty on Cowboys’ and ex-Eagles’ kicker Luis Zendajas. It has to be noted that no punishments were ever handed out. CBS which broadcasted the Eagles vs. Cowboys game 2 weeks later, advertised the game as “Bounty Bowl II”. I know that this was almost 25 years ago but bounties were illegal back then but the NFL allowed the game to be promoted “Bounty Bowl II”? Seems somewhat hypocritical to me. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Hard Hits </u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I was watching Mike and Mike on ESPN this morning they were interviewing Marcellus Wiley, an ex-defensive player turned commentator. His points were that informally this stuff goes on all the time in the NFL. Guys are constantly shouting things like “1000 bucks for another big hit”. He also told a story about how as an 11 year old he took a shot during a Pop Warner game. When he spoke the player that hit him at an all-star game a few weeks later the player apologized for the hit and said his coach informed the team that if they took out Wiley, they could win.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">That leads me to my next point. Opponents of the Saints and the bounty scandal are saying that trying to “take out” an opposing player is wrong. Uh, excuse me? As an Eagles fan I see all the time, “If they can get hits on Vick, they’ll be in good shape.” Hmmm….seems like a team’s game plan may be to put “hits” on Vick. Going back to the Wiley Pop Warner story, was that coach wrong? If you contain the best player doesn’t it give your team a better chance to win? If you hit a player hard, aren’t you going to put some doubt in his mind for next time? It’s all a part of the game.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Do I have a problem with bounties in football? Nope. I feel hitting and injuries are a part of the game and actually makes the game that much more enjoyable. Should players play dirty and take cheap shots? Of course not. However, if a player can put a “legal” hit on a player that can either put some doubt in the player’s mind or even “rough” him up a little bit then why not? Again, if the hit is legal so what? Football is a violent game. People are going to get hurt. Even in basketball there are such things as “hard fouls”. The point? Send a message to the player. As long as the hits are within the rules what’s the problem? If receiving a little monetary reward for hard hits motivates players, again as long as they aren’t playing dirty what’s the harm? If you don’t want to get hurt, then don’t play.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is this situation messed up? Yes. Should there be punishments handed out? Yes. It’s against the rules of the league and they got caught. You do the crime you do the time. If this had been just between the players it would be one thing. I would liken it to a March Madness pool at work. Sure it’s illegal but it’s not as though the company is sponsoring it, it’s just something between co-workers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"> This is an institutionalized bounty system which is clearly against the rules. The issue that is being overlooked is that once this was first discovered the owner of the Saints informed the general manager to put a halt to the practice. He didn’t. Why is he not on the hot seat? I know if I blatantly ignored something my boss told me to do, my ass would be punished. Why is Gregg Williams the scapegoat here and not Mickey Loomis? Sure Williams was the one that instituted the program and it’s coming out that he had similar <span id="goog_1163946184"></span><span id="goog_1163946185"></span>programs in place in other coaching stops, but Loomis and owner Tom Benson are also responsible somewhere in this mess.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Will bounties ever truly be eliminated? I doubt it. As long as there are superstar players that make the difference in a game there will be bounties. As long as quarterback hits and hurries are stats that the networks (including the NFL network, how’s that for hypocrisy) carrying the games keep, there will be bounties. As long as schools like Ohio State give out helmet stickers, there will be bounties. As long as there is that one guy who is far better than everyone else on the playground, there will be bounties.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Will all the punishments handed down by the NFL do away with “Institutionalized Bounties”? Probably. Will there always be those informal bounties? Absolutely. Look, if you tell me I can win a game by taking out the opposing team’s best player I’m going to try my damndest...as long as it’s not a cheap shot...to take the player out. Until everyone has “equal” abilities, the bounties will be there. Don’t like it? Don’t watch. What’s next, the National 2 Hand Touch League? Until next time this is Jimbo saying, I’ve played in some pretty intense 2 hand touch games.</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-42309684705471990002012-02-29T17:54:00.000-05:002012-02-29T17:54:15.598-05:00That's One Giant Leap......<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today is leap day.<span> </span>In what has become an Obstructed Views tradition, we figured we have some fun with leap day and leap years.<span> </span>What is exactly is leap day or a leap year?<span> </span>Well, <span style="line-height: 115%;">most people assume that it takes the Earth 365 days to go around the sun. <span> </span>Most people would be wrong. It actually takes a little longer than a year to go around the Sun — 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, to be exact.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">So why not add an extra 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds to each year?<span> </span>First of all that’s not practical.<span> </span>Besides, it would mess up Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve.<span> </span>The ancient Egyptians were the first to realize that man screwed up and that the solar calendar and the manmade calendar didn’t’ match up.<span> </span>The Romans were the first to designate February 29 as leap day, but a more exact formula was adopted in the 16th century when the Gregorian calendar included a leap day in years only divisible by four.<span> </span>2012 for example.<span> </span>Another part of the formula is that no year divisible by 100 would have a leap year, except if it was divisible by 400.<span> </span>So 1900 = not a leap year and 2000 = leap year.<span> </span>Confused?<span> </span>There will be a test at the end.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Fun Facts</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>People born on Leap Day are Pisces and are said to have <span style="line-height: 115%;">unusual talents and personalities reflecting their special status</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">People born on Leap Day are called leaplings </span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Women are supposed to propose to men today – a tradition that dates back to St. Patrick and St. Bridget in Ireland</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>U.S. Presidential Elections and the Summer Olympics occur during Leap Years</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">courtesy of brideheaven.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>In Greece it is considered bad luck to get married during a leap year…..thank god I’m not Greek</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span> </span>The chances of having a leap year birthday are 1 in 1,461</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>George Washington put Jay’s Treaty into effect in 1796</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Gone With the Wind won 8 Academy Awards in 1940</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>The first Playboy club opened in Chicago in 1960</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Leap Day Birthdays</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1916 – Dinah Shore, Singer</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1936 – Henri “Rocket” Richard, Hockey Player</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1960 – Tony Robbins, Motivational speaker</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well that’s all for the Leap Day edition of Obstructed Views.<span> </span>To my local Philly fans out there, keep in mind that during the last Leap Year back in 2008 our Phillies became World Champs.<span> </span>Just saying.<span> </span>Until next time this is Jimbo saying, Happy Leap Day.</span><a href="" name="_GoBack"></a></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-77532604400575887562012-02-23T15:53:00.003-05:002012-02-23T18:59:20.722-05:00Fairweatherdiehardbandwagon.......<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfz8cbuhAKHyGt4TSP4A4rSrdGhe3ercYHElXHDjBzcDGOxm3QWYj7VF0qTDWo0afSckj6PwRJ4LtX3bxTRo85jPsvpdulyViGF6fltJecbOAVrvnrIi8TmogwE2RZzQMasF4codl8a7U/s1600/2569_1313085102_343351.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to figuring out just how deep your fandom runs, there are plenty of types that get thrown around. "Fair weather fans", "Bandwagon Jumpers" and then there </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfz8cbuhAKHyGt4TSP4A4rSrdGhe3ercYHElXHDjBzcDGOxm3QWYj7VF0qTDWo0afSckj6PwRJ4LtX3bxTRo85jPsvpdulyViGF6fltJecbOAVrvnrIi8TmogwE2RZzQMasF4codl8a7U/s1600/2569_1313085102_343351.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfz8cbuhAKHyGt4TSP4A4rSrdGhe3ercYHElXHDjBzcDGOxm3QWYj7VF0qTDWo0afSckj6PwRJ4LtX3bxTRo85jPsvpdulyViGF6fltJecbOAVrvnrIi8TmogwE2RZzQMasF4codl8a7U/s200/2569_1313085102_343351.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">are the "Die-Hard" Fans. Die hard fans feel they are far more superior than the other two while Fair Weather fans feel they hold a slight edge over the Bandwagon Jumpers. Bandwagon Jumpers are like grown men who secretly watch the bachelor but will deny it in front of all of their boys, unless something awesome happens or there is an extremely hot girl on there. This long debated topic always seems to spark an argument amongst the different fandoms without really getting anywhere. I'd like to dive into this argument and explain my issue with all of them!!!!<br />
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With the recent outburst of "Lin-sanity" it made me think about the topic of which types of fans these people are who attend Knicks games now. Are they fair-weather fans? Perhaps. Are they Bandwagon Jumpers? Perhaps. They may be die hard fans that didn't have a reason to go to a game live until now. The issue I have with all of this is simply, " who cares"????? Is it really worth arguing or getting all pissed off about?? So they may be fair weather fans. They're spending money on merchandise and tickets that goes to your favorite team's benefit, isn't that a good thing?? </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZ1K3GXp3nd4Mu0druJDE8_pUBKxJp57zbLdC4S3qjUm0OK_6DUxv3vCpUuPxlRkqC10H7zIrGdIAJU0tvW5VdU8P6Rwjbxr8wdFsdRIl-C9BXCZaGQCH4OiHUHwywF9pnewKtu5YpgBy/s1600/diehard_fan.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZ1K3GXp3nd4Mu0druJDE8_pUBKxJp57zbLdC4S3qjUm0OK_6DUxv3vCpUuPxlRkqC10H7zIrGdIAJU0tvW5VdU8P6Rwjbxr8wdFsdRIl-C9BXCZaGQCH4OiHUHwywF9pnewKtu5YpgBy/s200/diehard_fan.png" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Listen, having been a lifelong, die hard Philadelphia sports fan, I've always been an advocate of being a die hard fan is the best way to go and if you're just a casual fan you're either stupid or lazy. Maybe it's me getting older or maybe it's having an uncle who is a die hard Seahawks, orioles, and Lakers fan who after last NHL season explained he's a die hard bruins fan as well but doesn't watch hockey, but I've grown tired of fighting the battle with people and have turned a new leaf. For example, I may have season tickets, buy only authentic jerseys, and can name every player from the 1987 team, and you don't own any merchandise except that hat you bought at Kmart to show how much of a fan you are, don't watch more than 5 games a year, and only know 2 players on the team and 1 of those hasn't played in 10 years, but we're both fans of the team. Die hard fans can't understand how the casual fan can't commit more of their time and energy into that team and the casual fan can't understand how the due hards can, but at the end of the day they're both fans of the team. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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If you're a die hard fan and you can't stand casual, fair weather, or bandwagon fans, let me ask this question, are your significant others fans of that same team? If so do you honestly think its because of anything other then the fact that you are a fan and by them showing interest in your "activity" you'll take interest in one of hers? Would they then be considered fair weather fans or bandwagon jumpers, or do they get a pass because they are your significant other?? </span><br />
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Being that it's Black History Month, there was a famous speech that you may have heard of that started like this, "I have a dream"..... Well I<span id="goog_1152437661"></span><span id="goog_1152437662"></span> too have a dream, that one day all of us fans, can be seen as just that, fans, no matter the color of your face paint, or the level of your</span><span style="font-size: large;"> fandom, we can all coincide as fans of the same team(s). The main thing </span><span style="font-size: large;">to remember is that you know the truth. <span id="goog_1152437667"></span><span id="goog_1152437668"></span>Whether your a die </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgopFudWqwVi8xmH_88PTg_9jDmtUjDZSVsXfgOJjg9MpHOKfXRxJ0q2WPxuxRvaP1B8Ct9rsafg2YHc_rtjQqareIRTOJfdnbWD-QfE-c7BRPoBsmkhTUq8ZwM8LBSjPTVyoCwvPXpXSJO/s1600/facepaint.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgopFudWqwVi8xmH_88PTg_9jDmtUjDZSVsXfgOJjg9MpHOKfXRxJ0q2WPxuxRvaP1B8Ct9rsafg2YHc_rtjQqareIRTOJfdnbWD-QfE-c7BRPoBsmkhTUq8ZwM8LBSjPTVyoCwvPXpXSJO/s200/facepaint.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">hard fan or a bandwagon jumper, you know who you are and that's what matters. I'm sure there will still be some die hard fans who claim I'm not a real die hard fan for accepting bandwagon jumpers as fans but to them I say, challenge my fandom, c'mon, I dare you!!!!!</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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With the recent passing of Whitney Houston, I'd like to say a few things. First off, id like to give my condolences to her family because no death is ever easy to deal with. Secondly, I'd like to say Chris Christie (nice name by the way douchebag), flying the state flag at half staff???? Really? I guess I missed the report that said Whitney Houston was the member of "Seal Team Six" that shot Bin Laden and deserved this honor!!!!! Finally, that brings me to you, Bobby Brown. Way to go! You did an awesome job of tarnishing her legacy. Listen, I know it's your "perogative" to be "humpin around",but, the signs all told you "don't be cruel" to that "roni" of yours named Whitney. you didn't listen and arguably ruined the life and career of a great artist/performer. Hopefully after its all said and done you have recognized your horrible ways and and will start the "new edition" of your life!!! R.I.P. Whitney, I guess Bobby sucked as your "Bodyguard"........ </span> </div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-11215260595166340762012-02-22T21:14:00.001-05:002012-02-22T21:36:01.504-05:00Oh the Linsanity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUZ3skCg6P2DzX4Z4Z7YeXgC9URqGMLBVKaIIA4JDd_fK6_RxrVcwm6FbPClNC8Qe96F2RB28k6HNbhU1MNycSOBfOxqhOiVh7MvNY1jD0fAgJc5yI3Nh-j9m9M_74mEDNI5F9DONKAMh/s1600/4+pack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUZ3skCg6P2DzX4Z4Z7YeXgC9URqGMLBVKaIIA4JDd_fK6_RxrVcwm6FbPClNC8Qe96F2RB28k6HNbhU1MNycSOBfOxqhOiVh7MvNY1jD0fAgJc5yI3Nh-j9m9M_74mEDNI5F9DONKAMh/s400/4+pack.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Part of the controversial “Obama Care” is the fact that employers must provide women access to birth control without having to pay co-pays. This angered the Catholic Church leaders who are staunch opponents to birth control because it “goes against their beliefs”. After a lot of whining and bitching, Obama was left with no other choice but to exempt the Catholic organizations from this and now the insurance companies have to pick up the tab for women working for Catholic organizations. They claim it’s a “violation of their first amendment rights”. I have so many issues with this. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">First of all why is it that only women can get free birth control? Why can’t condoms be covered under this plan? No offense ladies, but as so many of you have said, “It takes two to tango”. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HMiklLMPAsmuQduIOKd8rn01dWHbvjX6QURZB4zeylgEWQ1d2iUm6pmeGFnOdF62zjzlXmV53uKQjEXYI6rFYejH6y1olPXWYFDIykH_ALDaU9BnM-NMIdcro3Ao35O555ryAQTO67Ij/s1600/condom.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HMiklLMPAsmuQduIOKd8rn01dWHbvjX6QURZB4zeylgEWQ1d2iUm6pmeGFnOdF62zjzlXmV53uKQjEXYI6rFYejH6y1olPXWYFDIykH_ALDaU9BnM-NMIdcro3Ao35O555ryAQTO67Ij/s200/condom.jpg" width="140" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Last time I check there isn’t a male birth control pill so why can’t condoms be covered? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Secondly, who does the Catholic Church think they are? Violating your rights? What if there is a non-Catholic working for a Catholic run organization? You are claiming that the government (Obama) is forcing their beliefs are you and forcing you to do something that goes against your beliefs but aren’t you doing the same thing? Just because you don’t believe in birth control doesn’t mean everyone doesn't, so by you “forcing” your beliefs on your employees you are basically doing the same thing. Besides, what is this? The 1300s? Who still doesn’t believe in birth control? Time to get with the times. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, really Obama? Of all the drugs that you could have made co-pay free, you choose birth control? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>You are still gay</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUl5fN63XA_DLfArva6a3LvR4p8Xm8PQHR5s4CHbfQF0gpR1VMmGQP4fzcZJASMIJlXdBkAwQs-VtU_7GjiQMeHLHENFREwADf_Pir7_V3t_6lyJ9lmVwaNAIevjtK_f6HxQzRxKAT6FR/s1600/Chris-Christie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUl5fN63XA_DLfArva6a3LvR4p8Xm8PQHR5s4CHbfQF0gpR1VMmGQP4fzcZJASMIJlXdBkAwQs-VtU_7GjiQMeHLHENFREwADf_Pir7_V3t_6lyJ9lmVwaNAIevjtK_f6HxQzRxKAT6FR/s200/Chris-Christie.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Am I the only one who thinks it’s absolutely ridiculous that gay marriage is even an issue in this country? It’s really disturbing that there are some people in this country that get so worked up about it. I’ve made it clear on <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2012/01/you-are-gay.html">this blog my feelings</a>. Recently the New Jersey State Congress passed a bill that legalized same sex marriages. Governor Chris Christie (seriously? What were his parents thinking?) Immediately said he would veto the bill. His thoughts were that the people should decide the issue on a ballot. Ridiculous. I get that one of the foundations of our government is popular sovereignty but why is this even an issue? I still think there are many more important issues that our government needs to address. If there is anyone out there that can explain to me why people get there panties in a bunch over this or why our government wastes time dealing with it; please tell me.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Miami Marlins had retired the #5 in honor of Carl Barger, the team’s first president back in 1992. Why am I bringing this up? Logan Morrison plays leftfield for the Miami Marlins. Morrison wanted to switch his number and wear the #5 to honor his father. Easy solution. “Sorry Logan. The Marlins have retired the #5.” Or at the very least “Sorry Logan. The Marlins have retired the #5 but if you can get in permission from the Barger family you can have it.” The Marlins claim “they couldn’t” get in touch with the Bargers and gave Morrison the number anyway. It took a reporter from a Miami newspaper 5 minutes to get in touch with the family, who were completely clueless. The Marlins are now going to place a plaque honoring Barger in their new stadium. That’s it? First of all, if wearing #5 meant that much to Morrison he should’ve been trying to get in touch with the family. Second of all, the Marlins should’ve made it clear immediately that the number was unavailable. Finally, in my opinion if you retire a number that’s it. It’s not used under any circumstances. Tough luck Logan.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Unless you you’ve been living under a rock the past 2 weeks, you’ve heard about Jeremy Lin. As a Sixers fan, I’m not really all that fond of someone from the Knicks doing well. Maybe it’s the <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2012/02/hatorade.html">Haterade talking</a>. Maybe you have also heard that an ESPN.com editor was fired this week for running a headline that read “Chink in the Armor” after the Knicks lost a game. I don’t think that it was meant as a racial slur towards Lin. I do however feel that it was irresponsible that this editor didn’t put more thought into this headline. He also claimed that he had used the headline before….also not very good editing if you are recycling headlines. Just saying. For now though I just hope that this whole Jeremy Lin thing goes away….I hate the Knicks.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">As much as it pains me to say and see, the Giants are champs for the second time in four years. If this isn’t bad enough to deal with as an Eagles fan, I have to hear people telling me I should be happy for them. Huh? All week leading up to the game and today after the game, I have had to hear people tell me that I have to root for the Giants because they are “NFC East”. First of all, that is the reason I’m not rooting for them. They are one of the three NFL teams I hate the most because of the fact they play in my division. Sorry, but as a self respecting fan I just can’t do it.</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody> </table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> Secondly, since the Giants won I now have to deal with the Giants fans talking trash about their team’s victory. That’s like rooting for a migraine. Wouldn’t do that so why would I root to hear the Giants fans talk shit? Finally, the truth is I’m a hater. If my team can’t win I don’t want anybody to win. Childish? Sure, but since somebody has to win I’d rather it not be my enemy. Rooting for the Giants is like helping an ex-girlfriend pick out lingerie for her new boyfriend. Just doesn’t make much sense.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Now that the Giants have won Super Bowl 46, the NFC East has now won 12 of 46 Super Bowls. Of those 12 the Eagles have won a whopping 0. Awesome. Still think I should be rooting for the Giants? Don’t even tell me that the Eagles have</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3ilYmGNUL7HfHKpFaxY9voTu1gWSkAjYZWElaQ3UBCc-jHTToZaMhdzOWeOVWjGbTWSJGMalme4hsJG3qrbkatrhAYDQBUGJYkOQyRuhvCZInwmMHLneXPY6IKXAVFG1Ra9sUag8TPSN/s1600/nfc_east.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3ilYmGNUL7HfHKpFaxY9voTu1gWSkAjYZWElaQ3UBCc-jHTToZaMhdzOWeOVWjGbTWSJGMalme4hsJG3qrbkatrhAYDQBUGJYkOQyRuhvCZInwmMHLneXPY6IKXAVFG1Ra9sUag8TPSN/s200/nfc_east.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> won “NFL” championships before there was a Super Bowl. Who cares? There should also be a statute of limitations on Super Bowl wins and bragging rights. 10 years is about right. Listen, if you weren’t born when your team won you shouldn’t be bragging about it. Perfect example was Steelers fans. Of course now they have two more to brag about but you get the point. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Tonight the Hall of Fame selections for the NFL’s class of 2012 were made. Congrats to Curtis Martin, Chris Doleman, Willie Roaf, Dermonti Dawson, Cortez Kennedy and Jack Butler. I don’t want to take away from these guys’s moment but there is a travesty going on right now. To me the Hall of Fame is for the best of the best. Most guys’ selection is not arguable. It’s usually the guys that get left out that leave people arguing. My usual rule of thumb is if you have to think a long time about it then said player is not a HOFer. That leads me to the point of the post. Who is and who isn’t a HOFer? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> We going stats? Kevin Greene. Clyde Simmons. Leslie O’neal. Check the numbers. Not taking anything from Cortez but still, those cats deserve it more. Especially Kevin Greene.... WWF career aside.....</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of deserving players. Cortez Kennedy makes it but Chris Carter doesn’t? As far as I’m concerned, Andre Reed, Chris Carter and Tim Brown are in way before Cortez. Don’t think so? Check the stats. Yep, I also expect to see Randy Moss and Terrell Owens there, but I’ll save that for later. Kevin Greene? In. Bill Parcells? As much as I hate to admit, in. Cortez? Great player but Hall of Famer? Is it possible that people look at his stats and forget he played in Seattle and didn’t “wow” anyone? Never wowed me. He was a player at the beginning of the ESPN saturation. Never “wowed” me enough to leave my Eagles. Maybe my dad instilled enough of his Philly #1 conviction in me?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of the Eagles #1 and my father's parenting, I still am biased to my Birds. Especially those cats from 87-93, you know Gang Green. The great defensive team that was built by Buddy Ryan. Hall of famers? I could name a few..... but not all of them. Randall Cunningham? Yep. Check the numbers. Better than Aikman’s….minus the Super Bowls. Clyde Simmons? If Cortez is than yep, Clyde is. Eric Allen? In my opinion, yep. Seth Joyner? Borderline. You get the point. Those teams were good. Don't forget Reggie.......</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Hell I think Donovan McNabb gets consideration. Yes, I know I know. I drove the McNabb bus since the day he was drafted. Remember when cats wanted Ricky Williams? I’d say McNabb had a tad bit better career. Look at the numbers. He doesn’t puke in the huddle in Super Bowl 39 he’s a shoe in. Like I said, you get it. You can make the argument for a number of former birds. Unfortunately much like this weekend, as an Eagles fan I’ll spend Super Bowl Sunday wondering what if? Every year when I see who did make the HOF I have to wonder…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What if those teams from 87-93 had won a playoff game? Fuck the Fog Bowl. What if Donovan hadn’t puked? </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of cheesesteakswithbarkley.wordpress.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">What if I had been born in Pit…ok, that’s it, don’t want to go there….that’s it for today. Remember the pick is the Patriots because Tom Brady is that damn good. Until next time this is Jimbo saying despite being a Seahawks fan in Philly, we all love our "Uncle Boomer". Love to hear my NFL fans' opinion this post. Is Cortez that good? Is Chris Carter that bad? Let me hear it.</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-13793951395533142292012-02-02T19:50:00.000-05:002012-02-02T19:50:07.845-05:00Are You a Cardinal?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The 4 Pack is back.<span> </span>There’s a few things that I want to get into so I figured today is the perfect time for the first 4 Pack of 2012.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Are You a Cardinal?</u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3NoY0aMhO4Oe6-e3jgvURroWWC0uMJ64h2FzSkgOUOl_rP76FdfLFeqb-0AilME4aNPjmfSlDST4Pk1q6VSzuNuSRc8GVzWsz8YU-K__bLefPJFY4VSvkh5KecW192EDZE835MA0BZFY/s1600/cardinal-lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3NoY0aMhO4Oe6-e3jgvURroWWC0uMJ64h2FzSkgOUOl_rP76FdfLFeqb-0AilME4aNPjmfSlDST4Pk1q6VSzuNuSRc8GVzWsz8YU-K__bLefPJFY4VSvkh5KecW192EDZE835MA0BZFY/s200/cardinal-lg.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(I’m sure this post is going to win me a lot of Catholic fans)<span> </span>On Tuesday Cardinal Anthony Bevilaqua died in his sleep.<span> </span>Ordinarily I’d never comment on any type religious related death like this.<span> </span>Partly because of fear (don’t want to piss the big guy upstairs off) and partly because frankly I just don’t care enough.<span> </span>This case though really has me irked.<span> </span>First of all, this man helped to cover up the priest sex abuse scandal.<span> </span>Bevilaqua was responsible for “shifting” priests accused of molesting kids to other parishes; exposing countless others to these sick pedophiles.<span> </span>In my opinion there is nothing to “praise” this man for.<span> </span>He is despicable and should rot in hell along with all of his molesting priest friends.<span> </span>This leads me to the second thing that irks me.<span> </span>Just over a week ago, millions were critical of the way Joe Paterno was “crucified” (yes, pun intended) by the media for making “a mistake” in the Jerry Sandusky molestation case.<span> </span>To me the two are completely unrelated.<span> </span>Like I stated in this blog before, I am not a <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2012/01/we-are.html">Penn St. fan</a>.<span> </span>However, the fact that I even bring this up is extremely offensive to JoePa and I apologize.<span> </span>However, it irks me to no end that Paterno was made to be a villain yet Bevilaqua is praised for his “life’s work”.<span> </span>A life’s work that has fucked up many people’s lives.<span> </span>I’m not sure what the national coverage of the death of Bevilaqua is but I think it’s utterly ridiculous that just because this man was “holy” he can’t be criticized in death like JoePa?<span> </span>He endangered far more people than what JoePa did.<span> </span>It’s a disgrace.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>By By By</u></b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of blog.lib.umn.edu</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I was watching the local news the other day I saw a story about a man and a cab driver who were pulled from the cab and beaten on a crowded Philadelphia street by 3 teenagers.<span> </span>The man was being interviewed and was talking about the bystander effect.<span> </span>He questioned how nobody on the street jumped in and helped.<span> </span>I can answer that very easily.<span> </span>First, in Philly there have been numerous problems the past couple of years with flash mobs.<span> </span>People are not jumping in when there could be 100s of other teens hiding, waiting to pounce.<span> </span>Sorry it’s the truth.<span> </span>Secondly, it may sound harsh but you never know if the teens have a knife or gun. (The man actually said the same thing)<span> </span>Again, people have to look out for themselves.<span> </span>Finally, there have been many cases in which people have intervened and then been sued by the victims, caught a disease from someone involved, or worse.<span> </span>While it may seem heartless, in this day and age you unfortunately never know what can happen.<span> </span>Hell, you saw what happened to the gang on Seinfeld.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>I’m not Going</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of martinblee.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently the Boston Bruins were invited to visit the president at the White House in a tradition that dates back to the 1860s when Andrew Johnson would meet with baseball teams.<span> </span>When the Bruins visited Obama they were without goalie Tim Thomas.<span> </span>Thomas refused the visit because he feels that the government has grown out of control.<span> </span>Huh?<span> </span>This is ridiculous.<span> </span>I’m all about free speech and standing up for what you believe but seriously Tim?<span> </span>This was to honor<span id="goog_971420810"></span><span id="goog_971420811"></span> your team’s victory.<span> </span>This was not about you, it was the about the team.<span> <span id="goog_971420813"></span><span id="goog_971420814"></span> </span>It just looks bad.<span> </span>If I was the owner of the team I’d have forced Thomas to go.<span> </span>There have been many times I’ve been forced to do things while working various jobs that I didn’t want to do.<span> </span>You are an employee of the Boston Bruins therefore you waive some of your rights when you are “on the clock”.<span> </span>This was a team function therefore your political thoughts get put to the side.<span> </span>Besides, the last thing I want to hear is athletes speaking about politics.<span> </span>Just shut up and play.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0crQrXI8dr74cRfEE8FlPGebsWa9sRoLDS2t6gZaJLsjBADOx5tdx7EXDRnz9SPr-g5qwh0Rr8ykAYPS6Kd_juqRcBJxi7WYOqzT7bhS6x5pNLQ-GYoPsg6i2prxV8-uxidzqgU3JDHN/s1600/Lombardi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0crQrXI8dr74cRfEE8FlPGebsWa9sRoLDS2t6gZaJLsjBADOx5tdx7EXDRnz9SPr-g5qwh0Rr8ykAYPS6Kd_juqRcBJxi7WYOqzT7bhS6x5pNLQ-GYoPsg6i2prxV8-uxidzqgU3JDHN/s200/Lombardi.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Super Bowl is this weekend.<span> </span>As an Eagles fan I will once again be watching disappointedly.<span> </span>Making this year’s Super Bowl even more disappointing is the fact that the Eagles hated rivals the Giants are making their 2<sup>nd</sup> trip in the past 4 years.<span> </span>They are taking on the New England Patriots, again, for the 2<sup>nd</sup> time in 4 years.<span> </span>I’ll watch and honestly really hate that I have to root for one team to win.<span> </span>Usually I’d say I have the commercials but I got impatient and started watching the leaks on YouTube.<span> </span>Oh well.<span> </span>As far as who I think will win the game?<span> </span>I’m going with the Patriots.<span> </span>Tom Brady is just too good to lose 2 Super Bowls….especially to the same team.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">That’s it for this week’s 4 Pack.<span> </span>I was glad to see in the paper today that <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/08/were-baaaaaaaaaaaaaack.html" target="_blank">ex-Philadelphia School District superintendent Arlene Ackerman</a> was denied unemployment today.<span> </span>As Nelson from the Simpson would say, “HA HA”.<span> </span>Karma’s a bitch.<span> </span>Until next time this is Jimbo saying I’ll care about the very poor.<span> </span></span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-87528314384803676922012-01-23T20:36:00.000-05:002012-01-23T20:36:42.474-05:00We Are.......????<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincalxVg2-NBNeHFx7giKLmU6V_TdRmhjerJbYGl20adAksVimtjglO3ULA7Y-7hFat3sxCNxQFKv13vOAVzsi3UcE56o5TnWfEBEnjdDUaviCxZ6Z7DkHwg8pGz-HpWNWWsReE-1O6NFB/s1600/penn-state.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincalxVg2-NBNeHFx7giKLmU6V_TdRmhjerJbYGl20adAksVimtjglO3ULA7Y-7hFat3sxCNxQFKv13vOAVzsi3UcE56o5TnWfEBEnjdDUaviCxZ6Z7DkHwg8pGz-HpWNWWsReE-1O6NFB/s200/penn-state.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It seems that in the wake of Joe Paterno’s death everyone has been weighing in with their opinion.<span> </span>There are those who believe that JoePa walked on water, that St. Paterno IS Penn St.<span> </span>On the other side there are those who think that he was just a man, a very flawed man at that.<span> </span>Then there are also those who fall somewhere in between.<span> </span>After much thought and consideration, I surprisingly fall closer to the first group than the second group.<span> </span>Before I go any further let me preface this with the fact I am not a fan of Penn St. in any way, shape or form.<span> </span>In fact I can be classified as Penn St. “hater” if you will.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of http://www.sbnation.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">As a coach, the man’s record speaks for itself.<span> </span>62 years as a coach at Penn St. (assistant and head), 409 wins in 46 years as head coach (almost 9 wins a year), 37 bowl appearances with 24 victories, 3 Big Ten titles and 2 National Championships (pre BCS).<span> </span>There’s no arguing those stats.<span> </span>Sure there are those who question just how much input he had in recent years but that’s another topic for another blog post.<span> </span>Besides, most people would love to just live to be in their 80s let alone walking the sidelines of a big time college football program.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">People argue that it’s the students and alumni that make Penn St. what it is.<span> </span>They’re right.<span> </span>What these people fail to realize is that JoePa helped to put Penn St. on the national map.<span> </span>Many of those people who help to make Penn St. what it is may not have attended the university if it wasn’t for JoePa.<span> </span>The man gave his life to Penn St. and has become a symbol of the university.<span> </span>Did Joe not educate some of those students and alumni?<span> </span>As an educator myself I believe that no matter how big or small, I have made an impact on every student that I have ever taught.<span> </span>So if it is truly the people that make Penn St. what it is, then isn’t JoePa in some way responsible; no matter how big or small?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyone is bringing up the whole Sandusky situation and the way Joe reacted.<span> </span>I do not think that this is an inappropriate time to bring it up, like some are arguing.<span> </span>It is a part of the legacy of JoePa and when remembering the man’s life it’s more than appropriate.<span> </span>I’ve thought long and hard about how I feel about his response.<span> </span>In a recent interview Paterno said that he regretted not doing more.<span> </span>I believe him.<span> </span>I also believe that in his mind he did what he thought was the right thing.<span> </span>He told his superiors, who should have handled the situation better. <span> </span>We all have the benefit of hindsight.<span> </span>Everyone can puff out their chest and say they’d do this or do that but until you’re truly in that position, you don’t know how you’d react.<span> </span>Is Paterno 100% innocent in this fiasco?<span> </span>Not by a long shot.<span> </span>The Board completely handled the situation the wrong way.<span> </span>Unfortunately there’s nothing that can be done about it now. Hopefully they will do the right thing and give Paterno a fitting tribute in the future. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Was Joe Paterno a saint as many from Happy Valley would have you believe? <span> </span>No.<span> </span>Paterno was just a man.<span> </span>He was regular human being just like you and me who was capable of making mistakes….which he did.<span> </span>To the tens of thousands of people whose lives have been touched by JoePa, he was more than that.<span> </span>He was an inspiration, hero, philanthropist, hall of famer, legend, coach, and teacher.<span> </span>Paterno has meant more to Penn St. than anyone else has or probably ever will.<span> </span><span> </span>Yes Penn St. existed before Paterno and it will exist after him.<span> </span>JoePa didn’t create Penn St. but he did put it on the map.<span> </span>Now that he’s gone it’ll be tough to “hate” on Penn St., but I’ll try my best.<span> </span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time this is Jimbo saying judge Joe Paterno on his body of work, not what YOU perceive to be a transgression…..R.I.P. JoePa……..</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-36138580183727463652012-01-19T19:39:00.000-05:002012-01-19T19:39:34.791-05:00Happy Birthday to You...and You...and You.............<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><!--[if !mso]> <style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I wanted to take this time and recognize the people who celebrate their birthdays in the month of January as well as talk about some important events that took place in this month.<br />
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On January 1, Verne "mini me" Troyer, Betsy Ross, and Paul Revere all share a birthday. Weird group but historic nonetheless.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVurqwGeEvr9k4yR5eJKpE8DnO6GIm-HmnsWUPZWhO5iYS8koYkG41pJmon7LC_izU6JK-DwBChk3nDt1W0kyI4GH0uuHj8eWlvH3LkGzquW2PXfodRJiWxacf9ZxXshHiq-73CmLsgsa/s1600/don_shula-top-10-nfl-coaches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LN9Ijj26v5WzNiigd-AnR1Bd1JUdIFcgVy7cf0KeP2UphluYpDByFL_0is6cnPxsqQyH5D5Oj5lfkZqk9_ncKYbResNNEOu8LNOaIVbm-g1TvGVigtbfI0OOti2fk_xpGYhVT2qSJZbc/s1600/nixon2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">On January 3, Eli Manning and Mel Gibson share a birthday. Interesting combo.<br />
Michael Stipe </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVurqwGeEvr9k4yR5eJKpE8DnO6GIm-HmnsWUPZWhO5iYS8koYkG41pJmon7LC_izU6JK-DwBChk3nDt1W0kyI4GH0uuHj8eWlvH3LkGzquW2PXfodRJiWxacf9ZxXshHiq-73CmLsgsa/s1600/don_shula-top-10-nfl-coaches.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVurqwGeEvr9k4yR5eJKpE8DnO6GIm-HmnsWUPZWhO5iYS8koYkG41pJmon7LC_izU6JK-DwBChk3nDt1W0kyI4GH0uuHj8eWlvH3LkGzquW2PXfodRJiWxacf9ZxXshHiq-73CmLsgsa/s200/don_shula-top-10-nfl-coaches.jpg" width="177" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">from REM and famous Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula share a birthday on January 4th.<br />
On January 6th, Joan of Arc would have been 600 years old!!<br />
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Nicholas Cage, Katie Couric, and Kenny Loggins are all alright on January 7th as they share a common birthday.<br />
R. Kelly, Stephen Hawking, Elvis Presley, Soupy Sales, and David Bowie all have a birthday on January 8th.<br />
On January 9th, "Royal Wedding" bride Kate Middleton shares a birthday with Bob Denver, (Gilligan) rock stars Jimmy Page,</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LN9Ijj26v5WzNiigd-AnR1Bd1JUdIFcgVy7cf0KeP2UphluYpDByFL_0is6cnPxsqQyH5D5Oj5lfkZqk9_ncKYbResNNEOu8LNOaIVbm-g1TvGVigtbfI0OOti2fk_xpGYhVT2qSJZbc/s1600/nixon2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LN9Ijj26v5WzNiigd-AnR1Bd1JUdIFcgVy7cf0KeP2UphluYpDByFL_0is6cnPxsqQyH5D5Oj5lfkZqk9_ncKYbResNNEOu8LNOaIVbm-g1TvGVigtbfI0OOti2fk_xpGYhVT2qSJZbc/s200/nixon2.jpg" width="153" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span id="goog_1714062748"></span><span id="goog_1714062749"></span>and </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mbI6kQLwoHYeiqvrhog2DX1oTvx2NZ96jxtMWAHdq5hYItFAgXXhvRBFodvjavmYQIpIOHY6yDDpS5KBBqJY9Q2Tpw9uFurnDDecqvfOtp4XuzevwgVUSQB4QhtRzGnIeGLfZwM4fdco/s1600/gilligan.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mbI6kQLwoHYeiqvrhog2DX1oTvx2NZ96jxtMWAHdq5hYItFAgXXhvRBFodvjavmYQIpIOHY6yDDpS5KBBqJY9Q2Tpw9uFurnDDecqvfOtp4XuzevwgVUSQB4QhtRzGnIeGLfZwM4fdco/s200/gilligan.jpg" width="181" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Dave Mathews as well as race car driver Mark Martin, and former president Richard Nixon.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowhpELN79wzdt2qK-jcj_dTyPFSIUu8LcxIhOJ7uvPUvgJ7C_-hEOe4WV35fSeM9XsUbLdq2Z3n6Pb15GIh7pqTwh-AUkBLtHyx5O5r1qh1YXsJX0_y8WJaw0ckU2ul6kLSSbyhE5htpf/s1600/hamilton_ten_dollar_bill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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Pat Benetar, Jim Croce and Rod Stewart all share a birthday with former heavyweight boxing champ and grill salesman George Foreman on the 10th of January.<br />
On January 11th, the Queen of Hip Hop Mary J Blige shares a birthday with pro golfer Ben Crenshaw and former Secretary of the </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowhpELN79wzdt2qK-jcj_dTyPFSIUu8LcxIhOJ7uvPUvgJ7C_-hEOe4WV35fSeM9XsUbLdq2Z3n6Pb15GIh7pqTwh-AUkBLtHyx5O5r1qh1YXsJX0_y8WJaw0ckU2ul6kLSSbyhE5htpf/s1600/hamilton_ten_dollar_bill.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowhpELN79wzdt2qK-jcj_dTyPFSIUu8LcxIhOJ7uvPUvgJ7C_-hEOe4WV35fSeM9XsUbLdq2Z3n6Pb15GIh7pqTwh-AUkBLtHyx5O5r1qh1YXsJX0_y8WJaw0ckU2ul6kLSSbyhE5htpf/s200/hamilton_ten_dollar_bill.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Treasury Alexander Hamilton (Where's Aaron Burr?).</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkjdbIK86YeXxcvAzphW1364kLku6W65sSVegdyVFQypuHyRi97aEUrT3Lg24ZpCwVNVyX51GsouwOEc4GHtD57IbtRgM9ZvOVzC6J7cbv2Nmgu4PMxgI-UzIy6L2z211l_maKWoUHyLc/s1600/Howard_Stern_Sirius_photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkjdbIK86YeXxcvAzphW1364kLku6W65sSVegdyVFQypuHyRi97aEUrT3Lg24ZpCwVNVyX51GsouwOEc4GHtD57IbtRgM9ZvOVzC6J7cbv2Nmgu4PMxgI-UzIy6L2z211l_maKWoUHyLc/s200/Howard_Stern_Sirius_photo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
Rob Zombie, Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh and former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier all share a birthday on January 12th.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
On January 13th, Orlando Bloom, Nicole Eggert of Baywatch fame, Patrick Dempsey and Richard Moll who played Bull on Night Court, all share a birthday.<br />
Jason Bateman and LL Cool J share a birthday with Benedict Arnold on the 14th.</span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Drew Brees, who recently had his "dream" of winning another super bowl end, shares a birthday with a more famous dreamer, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 15th. </span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of music-mix.ew.com</td></tr>
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On the 16th, Albert Pujols, the late great Aaliyah, Kate Moss, and baseball legend Dizzy Dean all share a birthday with the "Smooth Operator" herself Sade!!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7kkC88TuM6ush9-Po4wM2WiSF9fveCSsTyqhHNvxTj6CjRBniqjx79GZpZEVebCUb_c7A5v33nRjHNXw8pW96VTUZCOWgQDfzdWMWP_zfCZsoJkUQ2vZxwRbqdxQ8OS-uO8Wl0-jfxAS/s1600/benjamin-franklin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7kkC88TuM6ush9-Po4wM2WiSF9fveCSsTyqhHNvxTj6CjRBniqjx79GZpZEVebCUb_c7A5v33nRjHNXw8pW96VTUZCOWgQDfzdWMWP_zfCZsoJkUQ2vZxwRbqdxQ8OS-uO8Wl0-jfxAS/s200/benjamin-franklin.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
The 17th provides a star studded list that includes, Dwayne Wade, Kid Rock, Michelle Obama, Maury Povich, Vidal Sassoon ( yes like the shampoo), James Earl Jones, Betty White, "The Greatest Of All Time" Muhammad Ali, and last but not least Benjamin Franklin!!!<br />
A real athlete in Mark Messier and a guy who always plays an athlete in his movies, Kevin Costner both share a birthday on the 18th.</span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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The 19th brings, Junior Seau, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Edgar Allen Poe and Gen. Robert E. Lee together to celebrate their birth.<br />
Controversy comes to mind on the 20th as opinionated talk show host Bill Maher and astronaut Buzz Aldrin share a birthday.<br />
January 21st is an interesting day as, Hakeem "the dream" Olajuwon, Jack Nicklaus, Wolfman Jack, Thomas Stonewall Jackson, and the person who is responsible for the two creators of this blog, our mother all celebrate their birthdays on this day!! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFPLfc0145eJqqthNGpVfPZMLeRBKHJntovZvgDVJt1gmhZVmJsW9aHg5qHVsvfHTuYr6poxitN3mxOWqPHx8qU1mONWH_0sTswigkKkcJh_quRf4bBkDMshOjt9ebE3w_aSHd9Oh6TRn/s1600/tumblr_l42kw8C85P1qbntmwo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFPLfc0145eJqqthNGpVfPZMLeRBKHJntovZvgDVJt1gmhZVmJsW9aHg5qHVsvfHTuYr6poxitN3mxOWqPHx8qU1mONWH_0sTswigkKkcJh_quRf4bBkDMshOjt9ebE3w_aSHd9Oh6TRn/s200/tumblr_l42kw8C85P1qbntmwo1_500.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
Don't stop believing that the 22nd is not important as Steve Perry, lead singer of the band Journey, Linda Blair of Exorcist fame and my loving and beautiful wife all share a birthday on this day!!!<br />
The 23 has Tiffani-Amber-Thiessen (Kelly from Saved by the Bell), Princess Caroline of Monaco, and Chelsea "Sully" Sullenberger all share a birthday with none other than John Hancock.</span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of bannersontheparkway.com</td></tr>
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On the 24th, Tatyana Ali, Mary Lou Retton, Neil Diamond, and Aaron Neville share a birthday with Oral Roberts who founded Oral Roberts University.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
Alicia Keys and Etta James celebrate their birthday on the 25th.<br />
On the 26th of January, Wayne Gretzkey, Anita Baker, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Van Halen, Gene Siskel, Paul Newman and Bob Uecker of Major League fame all celebrate their birthday.<br />
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As it should be, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is the only celebrity worth mentioning whose birthday is on the 27th.</span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of talkbass.com</td></tr>
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Oprah and Tom Selleck celebrate their birthday on the 29th.<br />
On the 30th, Christian Bale ( ohhhh goood for you) Phil Collins, Dick Cheney, and Gene Hackman all share a birthday with arguably the greatest president ever, FDR.<br />
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To end the month, Justin Timberlake, Ernie Banks, and Jackie Robinson all celebrate their birthdays on the 31st.<br />
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So there you have the notable birthdays in the month of January. This may be a monthly post so if you find it interesting, creative, funny, or ridiculous, let us know all of it!!<br />
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This is Kyle Montgomery wishing everyone born in January a very Happy Birthday and for those </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I mentioned </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZViUxCBi8MPXYTDQnTS7fpV0YhYUs9zhhhWkLh143Gk7HbM3oYN7wpBo5vmFELwKQDimaR-qRl6hGBR1ViPAPP6Y-edy-WfxDG9PD7P3_d7a-4R69sLU4GmFOpBZT3cY76-3jMKt1-35/s1600/2cents.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">who are no longer with us, we'll pour out a little liquor for y</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZViUxCBi8MPXYTDQnTS7fpV0YhYUs9zhhhWkLh143Gk7HbM3oYN7wpBo5vmFELwKQDimaR-qRl6hGBR1ViPAPP6Y-edy-WfxDG9PD7P3_d7a-4R69sLU4GmFOpBZT3cY76-3jMKt1-35/s1600/2cents.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZViUxCBi8MPXYTDQnTS7fpV0YhYUs9zhhhWkLh143Gk7HbM3oYN7wpBo5vmFELwKQDimaR-qRl6hGBR1ViPAPP6Y-edy-WfxDG9PD7P3_d7a-4R69sLU4GmFOpBZT3cY76-3jMKt1-35/s200/2cents.gif" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">ou!!!</span></span></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"> </div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-70176903726146812912012-01-13T16:16:00.005-05:002012-01-13T16:32:57.193-05:00Friday the 13th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSmhewRCq-lUgVQso-lL1sxtkZFVhpvBoP7wDRAfJFVmsGgEA0vx_tnqztbbrAVYhLof9v80pBJhwuIv1K2YcT6lwmrLuvmZOppfPe9iQ3TFFs1m2I_2uefsbDl7QOMirHA3Fc_9eOYtd/s1600/13+ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSmhewRCq-lUgVQso-lL1sxtkZFVhpvBoP7wDRAfJFVmsGgEA0vx_tnqztbbrAVYhLof9v80pBJhwuIv1K2YcT6lwmrLuvmZOppfPe9iQ3TFFs1m2I_2uefsbDl7QOMirHA3Fc_9eOYtd/s400/13+ball.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It has become an Obstructed Views’ tradition to do a “holiday” post. So why should Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> be any different? Maybe it’s my own superstitions but here are 13 “freaky” facts about Friday the 13<sup>th</sup>:</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>In 2012 there are 3 Friday the 13ths – January, April, and July</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>The next Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> in April is….13 weeks away…..and July 13<sup>th</sup> is exactly….13 weeks after that</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBazilznAIon6n_xsTJWsJD6JgO4lHfg_NFxeo-rYuBp5CfHhgo-DvaxWHwQPV8JZ2hfM1qye1F9ca7cTq0hR653PRfHt7i2oI48eJ9XhDZpzEIIMJYus6sOEvEi-3IuPzDDxRK3EGMYYj/s1600/friday13b1-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBazilznAIon6n_xsTJWsJD6JgO4lHfg_NFxeo-rYuBp5CfHhgo-DvaxWHwQPV8JZ2hfM1qye1F9ca7cTq0hR653PRfHt7i2oI48eJ9XhDZpzEIIMJYus6sOEvEi-3IuPzDDxRK3EGMYYj/s200/friday13b1-300x300.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">3.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>The fear of Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> is known as Friggatriskaidekaphobia</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">4.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Most buildings in America do not have a 13<sup>th</sup> floor, many hospitals don’t have a room 13<sup>th</sup>, and many airlines don’t have a row 13</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">5.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> will cost many businesses between $800-$900 million because people are afraid to travel, make major purchases, or conduct business</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">6.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>13 is considered unlucky (irregular) because it follows 12 which is a considered a complete number….12 months in a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 eggs in a dozen…etc….</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">7.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> happens at least once every year and no more than 3 times in a year.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</a></div><span style="font-size: large;">8.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Franklin Delano Roosevelt</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFU5Dio6ErmBsoI_h3NygRZzKC3VY8YuGsOek4MUh7uLvnoVVSC2EbZTrrhmAw9kYZxX4TKhDuAgHld6VZD0UW2ZjkPPCIex3-Vycm6yuVEvXQ3nEC9Goi4noAGK4Lvhe7ESNTsH9YTbr/s1600/fdr.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFU5Dio6ErmBsoI_h3NygRZzKC3VY8YuGsOek4MUh7uLvnoVVSC2EbZTrrhmAw9kYZxX4TKhDuAgHld6VZD0UW2ZjkPPCIex3-Vycm6yuVEvXQ3nEC9Goi4noAGK4Lvhe7ESNTsH9YTbr/s200/fdr.jpg" width="169" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> would not travel on the 13<sup>th</sup> of any month and would never have just 13 dinner guests…he also refused to travel on the 13<sup>th</sup></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">9.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>On the back of the dollar bill: There are 13 steps on the pyramid, 13 stars above the eagles head, 13 war arrows in the eagles claw, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 bars and stripes on the shield, <span style="color: black;">13 letters in the "E Pluribus Unum" on the ribbon…..</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">10.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Born on Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> – Butch Cassidy, Fidel Castro, Peter Tork, Steve Buscemi, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Darius Rucker, and the Olsen Twins</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">11.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Tupac Shakur died on Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> – September 1996</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">12.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>The Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> movie franchise has 12 movies</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">13.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>A Baker’s Dozen is equal to 13</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That’s it for Friday the 13<sup>th</sup>. Do you have any good facts associated with 13? Be sure to leave a comment. Good luck to everyone out there. Until next time this is</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Jimbo saying, watch out for black cats and don’t step on any cracks….</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eiFT6DOGV2Sq20ahzaUHVK0DrxQSnbsZEXNCJp-WkSlTsL2hGq_Vw8l2jZ7-y0lQmp7CtHSgHOoFkwIxvoyff19D0S4AeQu_wYBFjvIKAGrCRHGdUIDjOtfFwjoqFJjOizP8Si-hI7QC/s1600/party_republican.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eiFT6DOGV2Sq20ahzaUHVK0DrxQSnbsZEXNCJp-WkSlTsL2hGq_Vw8l2jZ7-y0lQmp7CtHSgHOoFkwIxvoyff19D0S4AeQu_wYBFjvIKAGrCRHGdUIDjOtfFwjoqFJjOizP8Si-hI7QC/s200/party_republican.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">During the Saints/Lions game last night, I stumbled upon the Republican debate that was going on. Needing a show to flip to during commercials, I decided what the hell. Keep in mind I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat, I instead am registered as an Independent. I registered this way because I feel both Republicans and Democrats are all full of shit and I don’t want to be lumped in either group. Anyway, as I’m watching the “best” that the Republicans have to offer I began to get aggravated. The topic of gay marriage came up and I can’t believe that supposed “educated” individuals can have such ignorant views. I also have a hard time trying to figure out why gay marriage is even a topic for a presidential debate. Do we not have more serious, pressing issues in this country to deal with? Is whether gay people can or should get married up there with fixing the economy or possible situations in Iran and North Korea?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">For the sake of argument, let’s say it is an important issue. The views given by these candidates were so outrageous I can’t fathom how any of them can coherently run the country. Just to be clear, I’m not ripping just republicans because the Democrats have a lot of asinine views on other issues. (I’ll save that for another blog) In doing some research this morning I stumbled across the website <a href="http://www.balancedpolitics.org/">www.balancedpolitics.org</a> (there I go with the free plugs again) in checking out the site it listed the 6 arguments that those against gay marriage generally fall back on. I’d like to give you my response to the 6 now. Remember, I’m <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/07/think-about-it.html">pro gay marriage</a>. The fact that this is even an issue baffles my mind. Here are the arguments and my response:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></i><b> <i>Most religions consider homosexuality a sin</i></b><i>- </i>This is the argument I hear most often. It also is the one to me that makes the least amount of sense. Our country was founded by people who came here to escape religious persecution; in fact the first right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is freedom of religion. My question is who the hell do you think you are to force your religious views on me? You're that caught up in your religion that you think homosexuality is bad? More power to you. I personally disagree. The first amendment guarantees my right to disagree with you. Don’t you dare tell me I have to believe “insert nutty religious view here” and don’t you dare make laws that support “insert nutty religious view here” when not everyone in our country agrees. Last time I checked we had separation of church and state in America…get off your religious, holier than thou high horse and focus on the issues that are really plaguing this country.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></i></b><b><i>It would weaken the definition and respect for the institution of marriage- </i></b>This is a laughable argument. As the Dude (Big Lebowski) would say, “Yeah, well, that’s just like your opinion man.” Same sex marriage wouldn’t weaken my definition or respect of the institution of marriage. Stop thinking for me. Besides as a country we have the highest divorce rate (according to <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/">www.nationmaster.com</a> ) that doesn’t weaken the definition or respect for marriage? What about some of your political brethren who consistently commit adultery? (not to mention the other non-political people) In my opinion there are many more straight people that are destroying the definition and respect for marriage so again, get off your high horse.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>3.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></i></b><b><i>It would further weaken the traditional family values essential to our society – </i></b>Just as laughable as the previous. First of all what constitutes “traditional” family values today? Do cheaters and divorcees help to strengthen your “traditional family values”? Yeah, I thought so. There are so many single parent families today, so why can’t a gay COUPLE instill family values? Besides, maybe your family values are different than mine and others? Who are you to tell me? As far as I’m concerned, a child benefits greatly from coming from a 2 parent home. You mean to tell me that 2 men or 2 women who want to adapt a child couldn’t do just as good a job as a single parent? (props to single parents but again, that’s a topic for another blog) That gay couple will give just as much love if not more than straight couples. Still not convinced a gay couple can do a good job parenting? <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMLZO-sObzQ">Check out this video</a>, and then tell me the same thing. </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>4.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></i></b><b><i>It could provide a slippery slope in the legality of marriage (e.g. having multiple wives or marrying an animal could be next) - </i></b>Just stop. This argument implies that homosexuals are animals. Are you kidding me? Nobody is saying let’s legalize marrying the family pet or supporting polygamy. This argument just emphasizes your ignorance.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>5.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></i></b><b><i>It confuses children about gender roles and expectations of society, and only a man & woman can pro-create – </i></b>With proper sex education (which many Republicans don’t support) a child would know “where babies come from”. Again, that’s another blog post though. As far as gender roles, what are gender roles? This isn’t 1950. Women work. That means household chores are now shared. Like or not, that’s the way it is. I cook, clean, and do laundry. My fiancé does too. Whoever is off or has time does it. So what exactly are the gender roles and expectations? The woman should “serve” the man? It’s 2012. Your archaic thinking needs updating. Same sex marriage has nothing to do with this and if this is the argument you give to justify why gays shouldn’t marry, you may as well say that you don’t support women’s rights as well. You’re basically saying that men and women have different roles in relationships and that a woman’s is in the kitchen. </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>6.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></i></b><b><i>The gay lifestyle is not something to be encouraged, as a lot of research shows it leads to a much lower life expectancy, psychological disorders, and other problems – </i></b>What exactly is the gay lifestyle and who are you to say what should or shouldn’t be encouraged. At this point you are grasping for anything. I’m assuming you mean the sensationalized image you see on TV and in movies? What about straight couples who “party” all the time? A lot of research shows that drinking and smoking will lead to a much lower life expectancy, yet they are both legal. Psychological disorders? Please. I know plenty of people who grew up in the “traditional” 2-parent home that have psychological disorders. What about kids that grow up with alcoholics or drug addicts as parents? They don’t have psychological issues? I’m sure there are plenty of people that came from single parent homes with psychological disorders. Do I need to go on? Also, I’d love to see where this so called “research” comes from.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Well there you have it. I’m not sure why this struck such a nerve with me but it did. In my opinion there are many other more pressing issues our government officials should be focusing on. If gays want to get married I don’t see one logical reason why they shouldn’t. I’d love to hear your thoughts no matter what your opinion is on this. Until next time this is Jimbo saying focus on the real issues, vote Jimbo in 2012….</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-58501950281359716382012-01-04T16:16:00.000-05:002012-01-04T16:16:17.106-05:00R.I.P.<span style="font-size: large;">So long to a great man.....</span><br />
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<a href="http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-03/news/30583547_1_irish-wannabes-altar-boy-free-drink" target="_blank"> http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-03/news/30583547_1_irish-wannabes-altar-boy-free-drink</a>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-65543097791224482142011-12-30T13:52:00.002-05:002011-12-30T15:24:14.822-05:00Year in Review....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhzj3FJvL84/Tv4Q45FNJUI/AAAAAAAAAbc/VA8jb0pvBFM/s1600/polls_osama_liberty_1917_591953_poll_xlarge.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, 2011 is almost over and it has been an interesting year to say the least. Many <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/10/under-protest.html" target="_blank">groundbreaking news stories</a> took place throughout the year that either we found interesting or sickening. Personally, I set goals for myself to achieve before I turned 30 this year and accomplished them, turned 30, and married the love of my life all within the same year!!! I know, I know, kind of sappy and mushy coming from the "weekly annoyances" guy but hey, maybe I'm not completely dead inside!! Without further ado, I'd like to review 2011, <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/11/and-down-goes-frazier.html" target="_blank">"My Two Cents"</a> style.......<br />
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U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is shot in Tuscon, Arizona. </span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Ted Williams, (homeless golden voice guy) is recognized while panhandling and given a job. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The Uconn men's basketball team goes on an incredible</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;"> postseason run to win the national championship. "Winning"!! The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup. <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/07/airing-of-grievances.html" target="_blank">"Winning"!!</a> The Dallas Mavericks get the monkey off their back and finally win an NBA title. "Winning"!!! <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/10/aftermath.html" target="_blank">The St. Louis Cardinals </a>go on an incredible late season run to win the world series. "Winning"!! The Green Bay Packers go on an incredible late season run and win <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/10/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html" target="_blank">the Super Bowl</a>. "Winning"!! CHARLIE SHEEN.... "Winning"!! </span></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
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</tbody></table><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/06/well-do-it-and-well-do-it-live.html" target="_blank">Weinergate</a>. One of the worst earthquakes ever recorded hits Japan recorded at 9.0 killing reportedly over 10,000 people. <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/08/dont-believe-hype.html" target="_blank">Hurricane Irene</a>. The "Royal Wedding". My wedding. The "Terminator" </span><span style="font-size: large;">admits to having a love child with a maid. <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/07/think-about-it.html" target="_blank">Gay marriage </a>becomes legal in New York. Rupert Murdoch, the king of tabloids, gets accused of phone hacking to get information for stories. History was made yet again by the New York Yankees as Mariano Rivera records his 600th save and <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/07/dear-derek-jeter.html" target="_blank">Derek Jeter</a> becomes the first Yankee to record 3,000 hits. Amy Winehouse passed away. The Kardashian-no talent- assclowns.... Enough said there!! The most intriguing and talked about creation since electricity is launched <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/09/suck-my-vick.html" target="_blank">(OBSTRUCTED VIEWS)!!!!! </a></span></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
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</tbody></table><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember the end of the world that was supposed to happen?? Steve "I create" Jobs passes away. Snow before Halloween!! Moammar Khadafy is captured and killed. <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/08/weekly-annoyances_16.html" target="_blank">Herman Cai</a>n was not able to secure the presidential nomination. NFL Lockout. NBA Lockout. <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/11/sorry-its-occupied.html" target="_blank">Occupy this</a>, occupy that, <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/12/change-for-poor.html" target="_blank">get a job</a>, how about that???? Michael Jackson's "Dr" gets sentenced for his role in the King of Pop's death. The Syracuse men's basketball team Is rocked with a sexual abuse scandal by assistant coach Bernie Fine. </span></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
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</tbody></table><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;">The Penn St football program deals with the accusations and the scandal involving head coach, legendary Joe Paterno and former defensive coordinator<a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/11/we-aredisgusted-and-sickened.html" target="_blank"> Jerry Sandusky</a>. The <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/07/casey-anthony.html" target="_blank">Casey Anthony</a> trial delivers a verdict that angers many and caused many to forget the big picture, which was that the prosecution "fumbled" for lack of a better term and "Sandusky'd" the nation. </span></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
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THEY GOT HIM!!!!!! The capture of and execution of Osama Bin Laden by Navy Seal Team #6 is a historic moment of 2011 that you will </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhzj3FJvL84/Tv4Q45FNJUI/AAAAAAAAAbc/VA8jb0pvBFM/s1600/polls_osama_liberty_1917_591953_poll_xlarge.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhzj3FJvL84/Tv4Q45FNJUI/AAAAAAAAAbc/VA8jb0pvBFM/s200/polls_osama_liberty_1917_591953_poll_xlarge.jpeg" width="183" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">always remember where you were when it happened. Just like we try to do here at Obstructed Views, we try to tie sports stories and everyday life stories together. On the night everyone heard of the death of Bin Laden, I was fortunate enough to be one of the 45,000 baseball fans in attendance at the Sunday Night Baseball game between the Mets and Phillies in Philadelphia. The game was aired nationally on ESPN and when the news of his death </span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody> </table><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;">made its way around the stadium, the chants of USA USA USA were deafening throughout the stadium and on television. Being one of the few people to experience that thrill and that history making event is something I will never forget. It was a moment where sports and "real life" shared the spotlight and made history. In case you missed it, here is a link to a video from that night....<br />
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So there you have the year that was. Thank you to everyone who has made obstructed views become what it has become and big things are ahead in the upcoming year. I wish everyone a safe and happy new year and for the last time in 2011 let me say....</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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This is <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/10/of-all-charlie-browns-youre-charlie.html" target="_blank">Kyle Montgomery</a>, and this has been <a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/09/ranting-and-raving.html" target="_blank">My Two Cents</a>!!!!!!!!</span> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZHwm7LubTs/Tv4RECfec0I/AAAAAAAAAbo/4FKmeaLWfuE/s1600/2cents.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZHwm7LubTs/Tv4RECfec0I/AAAAAAAAAbo/4FKmeaLWfuE/s200/2cents.gif" width="200" /></a> </div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-68720834425870889362011-12-28T18:36:00.001-05:002011-12-28T18:44:24.753-05:00Us vs. Them<div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">When your favorite sports team does something it’s only natural that you say “we” did this or “we” did that. My favorite team is playing yours? “We” are playing you guys this week. A lot of people get their panties all in a bunch when people do this. I say “we” all the time. Let me set the record straight. No, I did not, have not, or will I ever take the field and play in one of these games. I will however buy merchandise, tickets, concessions, parking passes, etc.</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-8wL45gwx4/Tvulp9TIApI/AAAAAAAAAZk/80Zw-0ayRbw/s1600/we_win.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-8wL45gwx4/Tvulp9TIApI/AAAAAAAAAZk/80Zw-0ayRbw/s200/we_win.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> I will watch or attend almost every game and I will be cheering. I will live and die with the team. Wins will make my day or week that much better while losses will put me in a foul mood. So while I won’t actually play in the game I am just as much if not more invested in the outcome of the game. As I’ve stated numerous times before, “we” fans were here before these athletes and will be here long after. So if anything, “we” are more a part of the team than any player. Thoughts?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This past Monday night, Drew “cool ocean” Brees of the New Orleans Saints surpassed Dan “laces out” Marino’s record for passing yards in a season (5,084). Heading into games this week, Tom Brady of the Patriots is only 190 yards behind Brees. Brady could conceivably pass Brees and thus set the record. If Brees plays then it will be harder for Brady. Problem is the Saints for all intents and purposes probably can’t improve their playoff seeding. (Need to win and the 49ers to lose to the lowly Rams) </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">What will Coach Sean Payton do? Last year the Saints suffered 3 costly injuries in week 17 (Jimmy Graham, Chris Ivory, and Malcolm Jenkins) and wound up losing the following week to an inferior Seattle team. The game against the Bucs last year was meaningless to the Saints much like this year's. The Patriot's game means a lot to New England, so Brady will be playing. What should Payton do? Risk injury so his quarterback can set a “personal” record? Or does he put the team first and not risk a repeat of last season and bench his quarterback. To me the answer is simple. You are in the business of winning Super Bowls. The Saints have a pretty good shot at going and winning this year. Sorry Mr. Brees. The team comes first. I definitely look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of being in the business of winning Super Bowls, Tori Gurley a receiver on the Packers practice squad turned down an opportunity to sign with the Vikings 3 weeks ago and make his NFL debut. He said, “Their season is going to be over in 3 weeks. We’re already locked to have a playoff spot. I’m all about winning a Super Bowl, so it that’s me being a</span><span style="font-size: large;"> practice squad player to help the defense out, or me getting out there on the field and doing whatever I have to do, I just want to be a part of</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> something special.” This guy gets it. To me this story should’ve received more attention than what it did. (I did read it in the newspaper…..just saying) Gurley is playing the game for the right reasons. Kudos to you Tori. Thoughts?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">As the NFL season winds down and some teams are focusing on their playoff seeding, other teams are focusing on their draft position. In the NFL if you finish in 32<sup>nd</sup> place, you get the first pick in the following year’s draft. For most of the season the Indianapolis Colts were the favorites to finish in 32<sup>nd</sup> place. Thanks to a 2 game winning the streak the Colts are in danger of finishing 31<sup>st</sup>. There has been talk that in a season that is wasted anyway, the Colts should “tank” games so they can guarantee the top pick. Many people say that it’s not the right thing to do or that it’s unsportsmanlike or is bad for the integrity of the game. I disagree. Like I stated above, these teams are in the business of winning Super Bowls. </span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GORyTptLweo/TvunZkjhqCI/AAAAAAAAAaI/lJLCG41PqT4/s1600/index.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GORyTptLweo/TvunZkjhqCI/AAAAAAAAAaI/lJLCG41PqT4/s200/index.jpg" width="188" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Once this season is mathematically over, if you can make your team better for next year, I say go for it. I know I’m in the minority on this one but if you can make your team better by losing, do it. After all, it’s all about winning a Super Bowl anyway. I know I’ll get some thoughts on this one.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">That’s it for tonight. Stay tuned later this week for the year in review. Until next time this is Jimbo saying “If ‘We’ can get better by losing all of ‘our’ games, I say do it. After all, it puts ‘us’ in a better position to win the Super Bowl”.</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-46014438494287366492011-12-24T11:22:00.001-05:002011-12-24T11:30:53.346-05:00Top 10 Christmas Movies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rzgfy0LWaI0/TvX67qZkIPI/AAAAAAAAAYM/CUXQeXfVdRo/s1600/christmasmovies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rzgfy0LWaI0/TvX67qZkIPI/AAAAAAAAAYM/CUXQeXfVdRo/s320/christmasmovies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It’s Christmas Eve and in honor of the holiday, I’m going to countdown my top 10 Christmas movies of all-time. I’m sure there will be some disagreements so be sure to leave your picks or any that you feel should’ve made the top 10 in the comments section. Without further ado, here are Jimbo’s top 10: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rzgfy0LWaI0/TvX67qZkIPI/AAAAAAAAAYM/CUXQeXfVdRo/s1600/christmasmovies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;">10. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation – Probably the funniest of all time.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">9. Mikey’s a Christmas Carol – This is one of my personal favs, I was a huge Mickey fan as a kid.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. The Muppets Save Christmas – Underrated. The Muppets in general are underrated. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer – The most famous reindeer of all</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon) - Gotta love the original</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Elf – Who doesn’t love Buddy the Elf?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. A Charlie Brown Christmas – Classic….nuff said</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This is just one man’s opinion. Be sure to leave your choices. Until next time this is Jimbo saying Merry Christmas…..<a href="http://montyobv.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-vs-happy-holidays.html">not happy holidays</a>……</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-21442396848787828552011-12-22T18:25:00.000-05:002011-12-22T18:25:14.631-05:00How it All Began 2<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lUhK2Vj_gm0/TvO5CuQ1KGI/AAAAAAAAAWU/eqNTPiUNr28/s1600/8-1-72x72.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lUhK2Vj_gm0/TvO5CuQ1KGI/AAAAAAAAAWU/eqNTPiUNr28/s1600/8-1-72x72.gif" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> the game that pretty much only Jaitley cared about, the Crackers and the</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Sportsline All-Stars squared off in the game of the WEAK and 9<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: large;">place game.<span> </span>One would think that the Crackers not only would love to put their arch rivals in last place, but would also want to do anything to keep out of 10<sup>th</sup> place themselves for the second straight year.<span> </span>Although one would think, one would be wrong.<span> </span>Jimbo did not change his lineup, kept Greg “Waylon” Jennings in the lineup and clinched the Crackers second straight last place finish, losing 111-103.<span> </span>(Note that had a change been made the Crack pack still would’ve lost by 1).<span> </span>Leading the way for the 9<sup>th</sup> place Brawlers was Tom “Garnier Fructice” Brady.<span> </span>The Crackers meanwhile were led by CJ Spiller.<span> </span>The loss ended a disappointing season for the Crackers that started out so promising.<span> </span>Moving forward, the prospect of having “bitch got out the car looking more like” Freddie Jackson back </span><span style="font-size: large;">in 2012 has people in Crackerland excited.<span> </span>It’s going to take a lot more </span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EbUKLHNbYTc/TvO5BCirKWI/AAAAAAAAAWM/itsTu52Oz40/s1600/jimboku-cracker2009-72x72.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EbUKLHNbYTc/TvO5BCirKWI/AAAAAAAAAWM/itsTu52Oz40/s1600/jimboku-cracker2009-72x72.gif" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">than that in our opinion.<span> </span>JJ and the Brawlers are looking forward to not having their draft, auto drafted.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fhdC42L_IKk/TvO5krBX31I/AAAAAAAAAWw/rzvIvBUoqpo/s1600/docdinob-jacklambert-72x72.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;">In the 2011 Toilet Bowl Title game (7<sup>th</sup> Place game), last year’s runner up and this year’s most sucky Barbounis Brother took on the resurgent Mustache Rides.<span> </span>The Rides were looking to build momentum heading into 2012 while the Doc Dino was hoping to salvage anything from a disappointing season.<span> </span>The Towels came out like a team with something to prove and laid the smack down on Gay</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fhdC42L_IKk/TvO5krBX31I/AAAAAAAAAWw/rzvIvBUoqpo/s1600/docdinob-jacklambert-72x72.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fhdC42L_IKk/TvO5krBX31I/AAAAAAAAAWw/rzvIvBUoqpo/s1600/docdinob-jacklambert-72x72.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Squared 123-57, clinching 7<sup>th</sup> place.<span> </span>Superstar Tony Homo led the way for the league’s top rated podiatrist while Arian “the nation” Foster led the way for Ray Ray.<span> </span>The question now becomes, when will Mr. Lerro pay his league dues and will he be back in 2012?<span> </span>Meanwhile the Terrible Toes are </span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EbUKLHNbYTc/TvO5BCirKWI/AAAAAAAAAWM/itsTu52Oz40/s1600/jimboku-cracker2009-72x72.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;">looking forward to 2012, and just a year removed from a Philly Bowl appearance the expectations are sky high.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of putting the smack down the Skins, who were still reeling from last week’s divisional playoff loss, crushed the</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1tLZtmXy60/TvO5uljDJ8I/AAAAAAAAAXI/MViDevnhHCU/s1600/3-2-72x72.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1tLZtmXy60/TvO5uljDJ8I/AAAAAAAAAXI/MViDevnhHCU/s1600/3-2-72x72.gif" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Least Sucky Barbounis Brother 100-56.<span> </span>The Skins who were victims of bad luck the week before, clinched their second straight 5<sup>th</sup> place finish behind the Seahawks defense….yes that Seahawks team.<span> </span>The LSB was led by Vernon Davis </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mmbc6dGoTDc/TvO5h0U9TtI/AAAAAAAAAWo/OCr53kSmtC8/s1600/6-10-72x72.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mmbc6dGoTDc/TvO5h0U9TtI/AAAAAAAAAWo/OCr53kSmtC8/s1600/6-10-72x72.gif" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">who was one of 2 players to score in double digits for the No Stars.<span> </span>Vasili looks to an off season that will include wedding bells, calling 5 different people to find out when/if he can cash their checks, and of course trying to track down the elusive Raymond Lerro to try to get him to pay.<span> </span>Meanwhile Jake will try to figure out how to finish about 5<sup>th</sup> place…..</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFmuCUEbY2M/TvO6OzGwH6I/AAAAAAAAAXU/z-kAJlJ4BOM/s1600/jasonsilbs-tn-72x72.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFmuCUEbY2M/TvO6OzGwH6I/AAAAAAAAAXU/z-kAJlJ4BOM/s1600/jasonsilbs-tn-72x72.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In Conference Championship Game 1 Reverend Twinkie took on Commissioner Schnide.<span> </span>This game wasn’t nearly as close as their last matchup as San Diego’s Finest dropped the Busters 125-85.<span> </span>The commish was led by Calvin “owns a McDonalds” Johnson and Lesean “the real slim Shady” Mccoy, who both had beast like performances.<span> </span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MMv94gnC6Ws/TvO5tfzRDbI/AAAAAAAAAXA/o6e_TbwOupc/s1600/5-3-72x72.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MMv94gnC6Ws/TvO5tfzRDbI/AAAAAAAAAXA/o6e_TbwOupc/s1600/5-3-72x72.gif" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span>Scotty doesn’t know, who hasn’t made the Super Bowl since that magical 2006 season, was led by Drew “Cool Ocean” Brees.<span> </span>Police are on heightened alert because after such a promising year, the Chubby One was seen in at least a dozen Dunkin Donut drivethrus in the tri-state area after the game.<span> </span>Eye witnesses say that Scotty wanted every jelly donut in the place.<span> </span>No word as of press time as to his whereabouts but we’d start by checking Jaitley’s pool house.<span> </span>The Schnide meanwhile, is looking to win an unprecedented 3<sup>rd</sup> Philly Bowl Title.<span> </span>For those scoring at home, that was 37 points for the Busters bench.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Our game of the WEEK was also Conference Championship Game 2.<span> </span>For the 2<sup>nd</sup> week in a row, we here at Philly League</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PRdB_11K7dY/TvO5gigIXdI/AAAAAAAAAWg/hh7JZcLaKm0/s1600/jmcarrington-beercanpic-72x72.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PRdB_11K7dY/TvO5gigIXdI/AAAAAAAAAWg/hh7JZcLaKm0/s1600/jmcarrington-beercanpic-72x72.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Fantasy Recap got it right.<span> </span>This game of the WEEK did not disappoint.<span> </span>Everyone’s favorite radio star looked to make it two Philly Bowls in a row while Carrington and the Beers were looking to pop their Philly Bowl cherry.<span> </span>This game went into overtime, as the Queers held a slim 84-78 lead heading into Monday night’s game. <span> </span>Marks needed 7 points from Mike Wallace to make it back to the Philly Bowl.<span> </span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wPnhLF3qQw/TvO5qgbvfkI/AAAAAAAAAW4/j27dTFrI8hI/s1600/jbm1905-05_23_2005_narkin_joseph_s-72x72.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wPnhLF3qQw/TvO5qgbvfkI/AAAAAAAAAW4/j27dTFrI8hI/s1600/jbm1905-05_23_2005_narkin_joseph_s-72x72.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Wallace was able to get Marks 6, sending the conference championship game into a tiebreaker which the Beers won based on total TDs.<span> </span>Tough break for Mikey Miss’s sidekick or something more?<span> </span>Was this payback for Gates Gate?<span> </span>Was ESPN, who Marks works for, to blame for the “blackouts” in San Fran?<span> </span>Did those blackouts hurt Big Ben’s chance to get into a rhythm and thus Wallace’s chance for the extra point (4 yards to be exact)?<span> </span>The world may never know but one thing’s for sure….(cue Nelson from the Simpsons….Ah HA)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHo4okzQ9el5A8R1XqvrPVQHLcYhjYf-jafq-nyw9K4Gov8PTiZnRgmPbBohlB2EkX0jKidJ6HUchSp55c2canke8QJ8wzdcHW9YZ7YZxVdKr0XQZf2cMkfHm3OXrktSG0POh_a6sqGf8/s1600/IM006848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHo4okzQ9el5A8R1XqvrPVQHLcYhjYf-jafq-nyw9K4Gov8PTiZnRgmPbBohlB2EkX0jKidJ6HUchSp55c2canke8QJ8wzdcHW9YZ7YZxVdKr0XQZf2cMkfHm3OXrktSG0POh_a6sqGf8/s200/IM006848.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In our 3<sup>rd</sup> place game, Captain Cupcake takes on JMTS.<span> </span>No one knows for sure of Scotty’s whereabouts or whether he’ll be there for the game.<span> </span>Marks is still smarting from the Conference Championship loss last week.<span> </span>Tons of controversy surrounding this game between ex-roommates.<span> </span>The Busters lead all-time 12-7 and beat JMTS in week 105-60.<span> </span>The past two times this season that Scotty was on the lam, the Busters responded well.<span> </span>This time is no difference.<span> </span>Scotty doesn’t know how to win a Philly Bowl or even how to lay off the pastries but he does know how to be Marks.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s preview Philly Bowl 11. <span> </span>The Beers are 2-0 against the San Diego’s Finest this year, winning 117-107 in week 1 and 116-110 in week 6.<span> </span>The Finest lead all-time 7-6-1. <span> </span>Who will win? Here’s the Tale of the Tape:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Quarterback – Edge to Beers.<span> </span>Cam “Fig” Newton has been a pleasant surprise and is capable of going point for point with Aaron Rodgers.<span> </span>Rodgers is missing Jennings but is more consistent than the rook.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Running Backs – Edge to Finest. The Real Slim Shady McCoy and Darren Sproles are far more consistent than any combination of the injury riddled Cedric Benson, Michael Bush, Bradshaw, Jacobs, and Kevin Smith.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Wide Receivers – Edge Finest.<span> </span>Both teams’ receivers are pedestrian but Calvin Johnson is a beast.<span> </span></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N_wMIm45kII/TvO7kW9v3vI/AAAAAAAAAX4/0ENpOWAfQp8/s1600/Megatron.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N_wMIm45kII/TvO7kW9v3vI/AAAAAAAAAX4/0ENpOWAfQp8/s200/Megatron.jpg" width="148" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Hakeem Nicks and Damaryius Thomas are in must win games.<span> </span>The Beers receivers have been sketchy ever since Andre Beast Johnson went down.<span> </span>Losing Anquan Boldin hurts but could lead to more looks for Touchdown Torrey Smith.<span> </span>With Mike Williams and Lance Moore, the Beers are hoping for some luck.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Tight End – Even.<span> </span>Future hall of famers Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez should post good numbers.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Kicker – Edge Finest.<span> </span>John Kasay should get plenty of looks for the Saints. <span> </span>Graham Gano could be some looks against Minnesota but the edge goes to the Saints.<span> </span>Kickers have produced far more points this year than in recent memory.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Defense Special Team – Even.<span> </span>Both the Titans and Giants are in must win games.<span> </span>Who will step up?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Intangibles – Edge Finest.<span> </span>On the surface the intangibles appear to go in favor of the Finest.<span> </span>After all, they are appearing in their 6<sup>th</sup> Super Bowl and have won two.<span> </span>They also are the hottest team in the league right now, leading the league in scoring.<span> </span>The Beers are banged up.<span> </span>The Beers have never appeared in a Super Bowl.<span> </span>Does it mean anything?<span> </span>Time will tell.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">The pick.<span> </span>Based on the Tale of the Tape the Finest will win their league record 3<sup>rd</sup> Philly Bowl.<span> </span>This game will be close enough to make both teams sweat it out on Christmas.<span> </span>Aaron Rodgers has a huge Christmas performance vs. the Bears to make the Monday night game interesting.<span> </span>In the end Sproles out performs Moore and Tony G.<span> </span>The final score?<span> </span>115-106.<span> </span>Fans and members of the league everywhere still can’t figure out how the Schnide does it year in and year out.<span> </span>There must’ve been some magic in the old silk hat Silbs found…..</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It’s now time for the world famous, often imitated but never duplicated, Philly League Power Rankings…..Super Bowl edition.<span> </span>This week’s rankings are brought to you by Puffs tissues.<span> </span>Puffs, strong enough for even the biggest criers, yet soft enough to protect your nose from irritation.<span> </span>Puffs, now with Aloe lotion.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">1.<span> </span>San Diego’s Finest – Consistently good this year…..maybe a little too good…..</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Beers – Made it to the Bowl but can they overcome the injuries?<span> </span>Maybe a little of the Jimbo reverse curse psychology will help?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">3.<span> </span>BallzBusters – Where is Scotty?<span> </span>Winning 3<sup>rd</sup> place can buy a lot of jelly donuts….mmmmmm….donuts…..</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">4.<span> </span>JMTS– The NCAA is investigating involvement in 2 of the league’s worst controversies this year. Gates Gate as well as the Blackout……</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">5.<span> </span>SnakeSkins – For the second straight year, Jake pleads the 5<sup>th</sup>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">6. <span> </span>V Funk Allstars –At least you’re the least sucky Barbounis Brother….</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">7.<span> </span>Terrible Towels – Disappointing after appearing in the Philly Bowl last year….so close to being LSB but once again is the Most Sucky Barbounis Brother….cheer up Dino, you’re still my favorite Podiatrist.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">8.<span> </span>Mustache Rides– How did this team ever win a Philly Bowl?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">9.<span> </span><span> </span>Iron City Brawlers – Looking forward to 2012 and putting the whole draft day, Hurricane Irene fiasco behind him.<span> </span>He, at least you’re better than the Crackers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">10. CoalCrackers –7 losses in a row to end last season.<span> </span>6 losses in a row to end this season.<span> </span>One of three teams never to win a Philly Bowl along with the Beers and Towels.<span> </span>(The now defunct, Bubs Subs and Philly Phreaks do not count)<span> </span>The only original member never to win a Philly Bowl.<span> </span>Do we need to go on…….</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Well there you have it.<span> </span>It’s been a great season.<span> </span>We may or may not be back next week (all depends on the timing).<span> </span>If not be sure to tune in next year.<span> </span>Good luck to everyone playing in a meaningful game.<span> </span>Merry Christmas to everyone and until next time this is Jimbo saying, “I’m favored to beat TBA by 87!”</span></div>Jim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-79453922764792668352011-12-17T16:48:00.002-05:002011-12-18T09:29:57.364-05:00Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCoSb5HhZ4sEtp8LiGxwclZOcuW4-qTS7zELtiRflGq5-A2jjajDCQ3aywuCzjvrcWMybtDvizAQYhjsaBLeJd-_YJVNUqijntxW3l1tljbfGzF7in0X6F96Kbdsba62wHwEN-nua0GJW/s1600/2cents.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCoSb5HhZ4sEtp8LiGxwclZOcuW4-qTS7zELtiRflGq5-A2jjajDCQ3aywuCzjvrcWMybtDvizAQYhjsaBLeJd-_YJVNUqijntxW3l1tljbfGzF7in0X6F96Kbdsba62wHwEN-nua0GJW/s200/2cents.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
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<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;">It's the long awaited return of Kyle after I got married 2 weeks ago today. I want to first thank my brother, best friend, and co-founder of our blog as well as our loyal readers for their support and their well wishes for our wedding, Megan and I appreciate all your support. That being said, I want to say a few things concerning the use of Happy Holidays as opposed to the customary Merry Christmas. <br />
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When did this happen that is was more "politically correct" to say Happy Holidays as opposed to Merry Christmas??? If it's because nobody wants to offend anyone, I think that's bullshit!! Look on the calendar. December 25th is known as CHRISTMAS DAY!! Not Holiday day. I get the happy holidays when you're including new years and possibly thanksgiving and you group them together but to use it instead of Merry Christmas because you don't want to offend anyone who does not celebrate the holiday is horse shit. Wikipedia says:</span> </div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ,celebrated generally on December as a religious and cultural holiday by billions of people around the world. So who gives you the right to take offense to someone saying Merry Christmas to you??? </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"><span style="font-size: large;">If you don't celebrate Christmas and take offense to those who use that phrase then wear a sign that says, "don't say Merry Christmas to me" and problem solved. I'll be damned if I'm going to stop saying Merry Christmas for fear of offending or upsetting someone. If you don't like it, stay inside. I'm not saying its appropriate for people to shove the holiday down your throat because there are those who go overboard but for the rest of us it's not right for you to act like assholes because we celebrate the holiday and you do not. Religious beliefs aside, Christmas is still a cultural holiday that is celebrated </span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The other thing that bothers me around this time is that there are a ton of people that get all frantic when it comes to christmas shopping and again, act like assholes to others while shopping. You're no better than anyone else so don't act like you are and deserve special treatment while shopping. You're not the only person shopping and whether you think so or not, you're not entitled to cut in line, push, shove, curse at, yell at, or any other inappropriate behavior towards other people </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmpP2Hgm3TPKJ_VgxPvssTOppyY2mVabWfZUsBFBLVRtdI6cN_eL7CKbDBWwOnt-RZpP8V3WwxzWFzk4z2Sj9dBvoNchEwcF5__s0gZg_4-t7nZfs2rAcuP7_d_5dybFDPdcKQb3SLxni/s1600/christmas-shopping1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmpP2Hgm3TPKJ_VgxPvssTOppyY2mVabWfZUsBFBLVRtdI6cN_eL7CKbDBWwOnt-RZpP8V3WwxzWFzk4z2Sj9dBvoNchEwcF5__s0gZg_4-t7nZfs2rAcuP7_d_5dybFDPdcKQb3SLxni/s200/christmas-shopping1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">while shopping. It also does not give you the right to do those same actions towards the store employees. They have families they'd like to see at Christmas too so show some class and be a little nicer to those retail employees!!!</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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The last thing I want to vent about is all of the Christmas music out there. Why does every damn music artist feel like the world wants to hear their version of jingle bells, or silent night??? Oh and don't worry Bieber, I'll get to you in a little bit!!! Christmas music has a certain feeling to it when you hear it and certain people, just because they have a hit record, just are not cut out to sing Christmas music. Some artists get this but other's don't. Now I'm not saying that some current renditions of Christmas songs aren't good or even great but it's overflowed with people trying to make Christmas albums. Just because you had a #1 hit in June, doesn't mean I want to hear you sing O' Christmas tree!!!! Bottom line is, some things should be left alone and some songs not redone. Bieber, congratulations on all the money and the fact you Sandusky'd the world to get it, but you don't fool me my friend. I watched the Christmas special from Washington DC </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHjrX0D2-VsvkQAAQZ-cFZmWK6lbpSA1-Lv-dMxQcTfCy-JrxYT98Or_3TFfhyphenhyphen-9eN1jhZLkBBpRxMyi8S3Fq2d_hvD5iS2t2Br6fQzap_ZfJvrCnXL4EVB1USYA3aONo0nYgPuDB3lmb/s1600/Justin-Bieber-justin-bieber-9776772-704-613.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHjrX0D2-VsvkQAAQZ-cFZmWK6lbpSA1-Lv-dMxQcTfCy-JrxYT98Or_3TFfhyphenhyphen-9eN1jhZLkBBpRxMyi8S3Fq2d_hvD5iS2t2Br6fQzap_ZfJvrCnXL4EVB1USYA3aONo0nYgPuDB3lmb/s200/Justin-Bieber-justin-bieber-9776772-704-613.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">and the fact that you got invited was bad enough but you suck!! You can't sing!! With all due respect to Usher, he got this one wrong. If I hear that stupid Christmas song again I'll stop listening to music. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Do you really think people are going to remake that bullshit excuse for a song 30 years from now??? You suck Bieber!! </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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Well there you have it. The long awaited return of... </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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This is Kyle Montgomery, and that's my Two Cents!!!!!!</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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Merry Christmas to everyone out there, especially our loyal readers. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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