Saturday, May 31, 2008

I luv these two ladies

Anatomy of a Sunday School Scandal

Lakers vs. Celtics Rivalry Renewed

The Lakers are now on the home stretch. We're four games away from winning the championship. We now face our biggest challenge, the Boston Celtics. The Celtics finished the regular season with the best record in the league and they beat twice. But both of those games were before we got Pau Gasol and all of our players have improved their games and have also increased their confidence. I know we will we'll win because we have what Boston doesn't, Kobe Bean Bryant. It's that simple Kobe will not allow us to lose. It's starts Thursday and it's going to be an exciting series. I say if we can still one of the first two games in Boston we will win all three games of our games here in LA.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

We did it!!!

We dethroned the defending champions San Antonio Spurs. We are now the Western Conference champions. But we're not done yet. We are four wins away from being the national champions, which I know we are capable of. For tonight it's time to celebrate and tomorrow it's time to focus on the task at hand, bringing a championship back to LA.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Is Rachel Ray a terrorist supporter?

Look at this picture. Does anything in this photograph even remotely suggest that Rachel Ray supports terrorist?
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Article from The Boston Globe

Dunkin' Donuts yanks Rachael Ray ad

Does Dunkin’ Donuts really think its customers could mistake Rachael Ray for a terrorist sympathizer? The Canton-based company has abruptly canceled an ad in which the domestic diva wears a scarf that looks like a keffiyeh, a traditional headdress worn by Arab men.

more stories like this Some observers, including ultra-conservative Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin, were so incensed by the ad that there was even talk of a Dunkin’ Donuts boycott.

‘‘The keffiyeh, for the clueless, is the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad,’’ Malkin yowls in her syndicated column.

‘‘Popularized by Yasser Arafat and a regular adornment of Muslim terrorists appearing in beheading and hostage-taking videos, the apparel has been mainstreamed by both ignorant and not-so-ignorant fashion designers, celebrities, and left-wing icons.’’

The company at first pooh-poohed the complaints, claiming the black-and-white wrap was not a keffiyeh. But the right-wing drumbeat on the blogosphere continued and by yesterday, Dunkin’ Donuts decided it’d be easier just to yank the ad.

Said the suits in a statement: ‘‘In a recent online ad, Rachael Ray is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design. It was selected by her stylist for the advertising shoot. Absolutely no symbolism was intended. However, given the possibility of misperception, we are no longer using the commercial.’’

(In case you’re wondering, the stylist who selected the offending scarf was not Gretta Enterprises boss Gretchen Monahan, who appears on Ray’s TV show as a style consultant.)

For her part, Malkin was pleased with Dunkin’s response: ‘‘It’s refreshing to see an American company show sensitivity to the concerns of Americans opposed to Islamic jihad and its apologists.’’


This is absolutely ridiculous. Rachael Ray the Thirty- Minute meal lady who coined the phrase Yum-0, a terrorist sympathizer. Conservatives need to learn how to pick there battles, especially since their always accusing blacks like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson of being race baiters. So now I consider them terrorist baiters. Just because someone decides to wear a black and white scarf doesn't mean there supporting terrorist. If you're going to go after someone a least choose someone who is more credible. Throwing Rachel Ray under the bus to push your agenda is wrong. Now you're going to have your little naive following believe that this woman is for terrorist, just like you have them believe that Barack Obama is a Muslims because his middle name is Hussein. By the way Barack didn't choose his middle name, it was given to him at birth. He was not raised as a Muslim, actually he was raised by a single mother and his grandmother who were both Christians. So Conservatives pick your battles correctly or eventually your little antics will fall on death ears just like the story Peter and the Wolf.

Dunkin Donuts you all should be ashamed of yourselves for caving under pressure from a small group of idiots who think they speak for the American people and don't have anything better to do than to analyze every little thing that people wear.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

One Year Today...

Kobe Bryant demanded a trade from the Lakers. A year later Kobe Bryant is the leagues MVP and the Lakers are two games away from the NBA Finals. What a difference a year, young players development, and an amazing trade makes.

Update: 10:00 p.m.
The Lakers are now one game away from the NBA Finals!!! WooHoo!!!

This is Kobe's trade demand interview:

Monday, May 26, 2008

All Gave Some, Some Gave All

It doesn't matter how you and I feel about the war, on this day it isn't about politics. Thousands of men and women have lost their lives to protect this great country, so we honor and thank them for their service and sacrifice.


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Old School Jam of the Week

This is the first installment of the Old School Jam of the Week. These may not be old school to people of a certain age but you have to remember, I grew up in the 90's. Some of songs I post may come from 60's, 70's or 80's but most will probablly from sometime in the 90's. The Old School Jam of the Week will not be relegated to any on genre because if you know me, then you know I love all types of music from R&B to Country (yes country). The Old School Jam of Week may also include songs that were released as late as 2007 cuz if it ain't released this year it's old. So to kick the Old School Jam of Week off, I've chosen a song from 1991. I was six at the time and it's the first song that can remember that I truly loved. The video captivated me, it was set in Egypt, there was lots of dancing and included celebrities such as Eddie Murphy, Iman, Majic Johnson and Naomi Campbell. You've probably already figured out what song it is.

Artist: Michael Jackson
Song: Remember the Time
Album: Dangerous (1991)


When Birds Attack

This morning I went to the kitchen to get some water and before I got to the fridge I noticed that a bird was flying into one of my bathrooms. My mom and I have always said that our house is a bird house because, the birds seem to love building there nest on our house. At one point we had birds who would make there home inside of our attic(it's not really an attic, it's way to small, more like a crawl space), we would see them fly over our skylight. Our windows are constantly pooped on and every once in a while we would see a dead sparrow or pigeon. Okay back to the story about the bird in my house. Once I saw the bird, I immediately left the kitchen, closed the dining room door and made sure that the bathroom door that led to the family room was closed. I went to my room and called my mom to make sure that her door was closed and told about the invasion. I told her there was no way I would chase that thing out of the house being that I have an aversion to cats and birds. She called around to see if she could get someone to come get the bird out of our house and no one was answering there phones. Oh, one of my uncles said he was sleeping until noon and if the bird was still there, then he would come and get it out (like we're suppose to let the bird infiltrate our home for three hours and be relegated to our rooms). My mom then called my aunt on her cell and asked her to send her husband to get the flying monster out of our precious abode. Luckily, my uncle and cousin came quickly. We wanted them to go through the back so I wouldn't have to face that thing with wings but somebody chose to lock our gate and the lock is broken, so we couldn't get it open. I decided to try to be brave and go open the front door. When I got there I noticed that the intruder was flying in our living room. Every time I would get near the door knob the trespasser would start flapping it's wings and scare the crap out of me causing me to yelp. So eventually my uncle and cousin hopped over the wall and went into my house. They got the bird out really fast(thankfully). So for today my uncle and cousin are my knights in shining armor. My mom and I inspected the house after the ordeal and noticed that the bird pooped on our furniture in the living room. It wasn't enough that it had to invade our space but it also had to leave its mark(yuck!!!). I washed the sofa and pillow coverings and scrubbed down the kitchen even though the bird didn't leave any residue there. My mom and I think that the bird came through the chimney. It had to, being that all of our doors and windows were closed. Hopefully we never have to experience that again.

Update 3:55 p.m.
I just went into my bathroom and I noticed that some things on my counter were out of place. Such as, one of my combs was on the floor, my lotion and air freshener knocked over. When I did my inspection of the house earlier in the day I didn't think to check my bathroom. Well, the winged pest, not only was in my bathroom but the thing also decided it would be appropriate to crap in there also. I know it's a bathroom so I guess it was kind of smart to handle it's business in there but my bathroom is reserved for humans only, not for flying terrors who decide that my sink is their toilet!!! Now I have to go sterilize my sink.

Here's the trailer from Alfred Hicthcock's movie The Birds, of course it wasn't that bad but it felt like it.



Here's a video that someone made with a modern trailer concept of the movie

Saturday, May 24, 2008

"I drink a boost for breakfast, and ensure for dizzert..."

I think I have a slight idea of how Kanye West felt when he had his jaw wired shut. So here's the thing for the past three days my jaw has basically been clamped together. I think I need my wisdom teeth pullled. I can only open my mouth less then an inch. I can barely talk and when I do my mouth hurts, so I've been reduced to talking through my teeth. My jaw is swollen and I can hardly eat. Chewing is almost unbearable. I am drinking everything using a straw. It feels like someone punched me in the jaw. I know Kanye was in more pain then I am in, but like I said, I now have an idea.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins

WARNING: THIS IS GOING TO BE LONG!!!

If you know anything about me, you know that my favorite football team is the Miami Dolphins and my favorite football player is defensive end Jason Taylor. The Dolphins have always been my team and they always will be. It can at time be downright shameful to admit that I root for the Dolphins, such as last season when we only won one game. But it doesn't matter to me because they are my team. I cheered for them when they had Dan Marino and we were winning, even though we didn't win a Super Bowl with him. I can proudly say that we are the only team in NFL history to ever go undefeated. There is absolutely nothing that anyone can say to me to make go against my Miami Dolphins. Jason Taylor is the Dolphins best player and has been ever since Dan Marino retired, his stats prove it:

  • 662 tackles

  • 117 sacks

  • 6 Pro Bowls

  • 41 force fumbles

  • 7 interceptions

  • 4 All Pro selections

  • 2006 AP Defensive Player of the Year

  • 2007 NFL Man of the Year


He has been loyal to Dolphins through all the turmoil our team has faced. Now he's in the middle of the current turmoil.

I've been avoiding this subject for a very long time, hoping that it would go away. Today, it just got bigger. My favorite football player (Jason) and my favorite football team (Dolphins), are at an impasse. The Dolphins new head coach Tony Sparano said this today, "This is my reaction with the Jason Taylor situation, and I'm going to answer this question one time. I'm not going to answer another question about the Jason Taylor situation after I answer this," Sparano began.

"Here's what I know: What I know is that Jason Taylor -- and I'm glad we've gotten the information; that's important -- I know that Jason is not going to be at any OTAs (organized-team activities). I know that Jason is not going to be at any minicamps, and I know that right now, that Jason is not going to be at training camp...".

With that, let's go back to the beginning. The beginning meaning, the end of 2006 season the Dolphins finished 6-10 and Nick Saban abandoned the team to go coach the University of Alabama. For the 2007 season the Dolphins hire Cam Cameron as there new head coach. The Dolphins had the ninth pick in the draft and we need desperately need a quarterback, position that has failed us ever since Dan Marino retired. Brady Quinn, quarterback from Norte Dame, was still on the board when it was our time to pick. The Dolphins and Cam Cameron select Ted Ginn Jr., a wide receiver and player that we did not need. The Dolphins then decide to draft John Beck, quarterback from BYU, in the second round. We signed quarterback Trent Green, who had been playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. We then went on to release quarterback Daunte Culpepper. So our quarterback depth chart included, starter Trent Green, rookie John Beck and Cleo Lemon. We (the Dolphins), started the season 0-4, when in the fifth game of the season Trent Green was injured and went out for the rest of the season. On October 21st of Zac Thomas, Jason's best friend and brother-in-law, was in a car acident and pretty much miss the rest of the season. We (Dolphins), only won 1 game the entire season and were the butt of many jokes. Bill Parcell(the Tuna) was hired as director of football operations at the end of the season. He released both Trent Green and Zac Thomas to clear up cap space. Through all of that Jason stayed loyal to the Dolphins.

During the off season Jason decided to participate on the show Dancing With the Stars. Bill Parcells got his panties into a twist. He was upset because Jason decided to spend his off season in Los Angeles, which is his right. When Jason got a short break for DWTS, he decided to visit the team facilities in Flordia. Jason spent some time with his teammates and then went to Bill Parcells office, where Bill was watching game tape. Bill turned around looked a Jason and then turned back around and continued watching film. Never once speaking a word to Jason. Jason felt completely disrespected, which he should have. Jason, the Dolphins best player for years, has earned the right to be treated respectfully. If Bill has a problem with what Jason decides to do in his off season he should come at Jason like Jason is a man ,which he is, and not like some little boy. On Tuesday, Jason wrote in his ESPN the Magazine blog that he would not be attending the Dolphins voluntary mini camp which begins Friday. Now Jason has decided not to attend any of the Dolphins off season activities including, mandatory training camp.

So here's the deal, like I said towards the beginning of this blog, Jason and the Dolphins are at an impasse. Jason must show up at training camp or massive fines or retire. Because the Dolphins have Jason under contract they will either have to fine him, figure out a way to please him or trade him.

Jason has not tried to hide the fact that he wants to become an actor after his football career is over, he even said that 10 years from now he wants to be known for his acting more than his football career, but he wants to continue to play football now.

I want Jason to continue to play and end his career with the Dolphins, but I always want him to be happy and to be able to compete for a Super Bowl ring. If trading Jason is the way to accomplish that, then I say go for it. I will cheer for Jason on any team that he plays for. It will hurt to see him in any uniform that isn't a Dolphins one. I will also continue to root for the Dolphins. I will be pissed that they let Jason get away but I will always be a fan of the Miami Dolphins, in good times and in bad.

I will always love Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins!!!
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

After the ending of Desperate Housewives, I can't wait until the new season

Usher's performance on DWTS was great

Kobe thanked his teammates for helping him get the MVP by giving them $9800 dollar watches!!!

From Kobe's website:
MVP Kobe Bryant thanks L.A. Lakers teammates with Jaeger-LeCoultre watches

May 19, 2008 NEW YORK, NY - Recently awarded MVP Kobe Bryant said he couldn't have received the honor of NBA Most Valuable Player without the help of his fellow Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Today, he thanked them with more than just words. Bryant gave each player a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph timepiece as an additional symbol of his appreciation for their support.

The watches, each hand made by Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers, were flown from Switzerland straight to Los Angeles and personalized with an engraving of the year and each player's name. Bryant handed out the watches to the players Monday evening following a team dinner where they watched game seven of the conference semi-finals to see who their next opponent would be. Bryant was introduced to the 175 year-old luxury watch brand during a recent photo shoot (picture attached) in which he wore one of the timepieces. Bryant is a three-time NBA champion and 10-time All-Star. This is his 12th season in the NBA and his first MVP award.

ABOUT JAEGER-LeCOULTRE: Since 1833, the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre has been at the forefront of fine Swiss watchmaking. Located in the Vallee de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has nurtured a succession of inventors who have taken the family business of founder Antoine LeCoultre to international recognition. Featuring an unparalleled number of skills and crafts under a single roof, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to produce timepieces that are innovative, elegant and refined. From the creation of the worldís smallest mechanical movement, to the legendary swivel-case Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a rare manufacture with a vision and passion for the measurement of time.
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Jason Taylor came in second place!!!

I'm so happy that Jason came in second place. He improved every week and I had so much fun watching and voting for him. I knew Kristi would win, she been good all season. Now it's time to cheer for the Miami Dolphins. I know we are going to better than we were last year.


Jason Taylor came in second place

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

This is Creative and Hillarious

While Tony Parker was shooting free throws, a fan at a New Orleans Hornets game held up a picture of Tony's wife, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker, dressed in a shrirt with the Hornets symbol and a basketball in her hand. It worked to perfection because Tony missed the free throws.


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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.


This is Great!!!

Jason's in the Finals!!!

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Let's get Jason into the Finals!!!

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Jason is in the semi- finals YAY!!!

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Kobe Bean Bryant is the MVP!!!

It took 12 seasons but it finally happened, Kobe Bryant, the best player in the world was finally awarded the National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player.
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Monday, May 5, 2008

Vote 4 Jason Taylor

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Men in Trees

The show Men in Trees was cancelled. I have been anticipating this for a while now since ABC kept moving the show to different time slots or just plain taking the show off the air for 6 months. The show was full of quirky charcters that you could not help but love. My favorates beening Jane, Patrick and the hottness that is Cash. Fortunately, there is a silver lining. ABC is bringing the show back on May 28th and will air throughout the summer. I'll miss the show but I'll have to get used to not seeing it like I did when Everwood, Jack and Bobby, In Justice, Popular, Hot Properties and so many others shows that I have loved over the years.


Part of the cast of Men in Trees
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Scott Elrod who plays Cash
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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Remember to Proofread

The the impotence of proofreading
By Taylor Mali
www.taylormali.com
Has this ever happened to you?
You work very horde on a paper for English clash
And then get a very glow raid (like a D or even a D=)
and all because you are the word¹s liverwurst spoiler.
Proofreading your peppers is a matter of the the utmost impotence.
This is a problem that affects manly, manly students.
I myself was such a bed spiller once upon a term
that my English teacher in my sophomoric year,
Mrs. Myth, said I would never get into a good colleague.
And that¹s all I wanted, just to get into a good colleague.
Not just anal community colleague,
because I wouldn¹t be happy at anal community colleague.
I needed a place that would offer me intellectual simulation,
I really need to be challenged, challenged dentally.
I know this makes me sound like a stereo,
but I really wanted to go to an ivory legal collegue.
So I needed to improvement
or gone would be my dream of going to Harvard, Jail, or Prison
(in Prison, New Jersey).
So I got myself a spell checker
and figured I was on Sleazy Street.
But there are several missed aches
that a spell chukker can¹t can¹t catch catch.
For instant, if you accidentally leave a word
your spell exchequer won¹t put it in you.
And God for billing purposes only
you should have serial problems with Tori Spelling
your spell Chekhov might replace a word
with one you had absolutely no detention of using.
Because what do you want it to douch?
It only does what you tell it to douche.
You¹re the one with your hand on the mouth going clit, clit, clit.
It just goes to show you how embargo
one careless clit of the mouth can be.
Which reminds me of this one time during my Junior Mint.
The teacher read my entire paper on A Sale of Two Titties
out loud to all of my assmates.
I¹m not joking, I¹m totally cereal.
It was the most humidifying experience of my life,
being laughed at pubically.
So do yourself a flavor and follow these two Pisces of advice:
One: There is no prostitute for careful editing.
And three: When it comes to proofreading,
the red penis your friend.