Using your digital music library select random setting and post the 1st 10 songs:
Come Sail Away STYX (Grand Illusion)
Everything’s Alright Jesus Christ Superstar (Original London Cast)
We Belong Pat Benatar (Greatest Hits)
The Time Warp Halloween Party (Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack)
The Killing of Georgie (pts 1&2) Rod Stewart (Greatest Hits)
Thank The Lord for the Nighttime Neil Diamond (Gold)
Shiny Happy People REM (Out of Time)
Seedy Films Soft Cell (Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret)
Rainy Day People Gordon Lightfoot (Gord’s Gold)
For Crying Out Loud Meatloaf (Bat Out of Hell)
Hmm, If there is a theme or tone there- I am not picking it up. It is random though.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
How do you change the mind of a conservative? (see link)
Take away their money!!!
Al Gore must be celebrating this news. There is still question if its not too little too late.
Al Gore must be celebrating this news. There is still question if its not too little too late.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
"WE ARE MARSHALL"
Suppose you don't like sports movies. Suppose also that you are no fan of Matthew McConaughey either. What possible reason could you have then for seeing this movie that focusses on the rebuilding of a college football team after a tragic airplane crash that killed most of the team and coaching staff, as well as a collection of boosters?
How about a recommendation that this film is fantastic and my current favorite for the Oscar for Best Picture.
McConaughey plays the bumkin coach that comes from the outside to help the college and town begin to rediscover normal. The character is offbeat enough that McConaughey pulls it off quite nicely.
The story is very heavy and all the more predictable but it is also a testament to the human spirit. The Soundtrack is very strong pulling from music that was popular in 1970-71 including Cracklin Rosie by Neil Diamond. Just so you know- that is an incidental comment and not cetral to my strong recommendation for this film.
How about a recommendation that this film is fantastic and my current favorite for the Oscar for Best Picture.
McConaughey plays the bumkin coach that comes from the outside to help the college and town begin to rediscover normal. The character is offbeat enough that McConaughey pulls it off quite nicely.
The story is very heavy and all the more predictable but it is also a testament to the human spirit. The Soundtrack is very strong pulling from music that was popular in 1970-71 including Cracklin Rosie by Neil Diamond. Just so you know- that is an incidental comment and not cetral to my strong recommendation for this film.
George W Bush actually said
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Persian Gulf states need to understand that a U.S. defeat in Iraq ”would create a new sanctuary for extremists — and a strategic threat to their survival.”
Why did it take him so long to get the message? didn't Collin Powell say exactly the same thing prior to our invasion? Didn't France? Others?
He finally got the message but his bumbling of this whole mess for over 4 years has taken closer to that point. His policies drew the terrorists to Iraq- pick off an American Soldier like going fishing at a fish pond or trout farm. No challenge.
Now they are there and we have a real enemy. Time to send in more bait- er ...soldiers. And this time we mean business.
In the earliest days of 2003 I was asking this question: What cost would there be in waiting?
Today, that question hardly makes sense. If we accept the Powell doctrine that says- if you break it, its yours- we need a plan now that requires real thought and has the courage to listen to the views and ideas of the rest of the world. It means genuine humility and a willingness to start with the premise that we do not have all the answers. It means developing and understanding and a combined consciousness that escalating the number of soldiers and the number of weapons in a particular area eascalates the violence in that same area.
Maybe to it means admitting the possibility that- Democracy cannot be imported to any region at the point of a gun and that the American form of democracy might not be a solution to all the problems of the world.
Why did it take him so long to get the message? didn't Collin Powell say exactly the same thing prior to our invasion? Didn't France? Others?
He finally got the message but his bumbling of this whole mess for over 4 years has taken closer to that point. His policies drew the terrorists to Iraq- pick off an American Soldier like going fishing at a fish pond or trout farm. No challenge.
Now they are there and we have a real enemy. Time to send in more bait- er ...soldiers. And this time we mean business.
In the earliest days of 2003 I was asking this question: What cost would there be in waiting?
Today, that question hardly makes sense. If we accept the Powell doctrine that says- if you break it, its yours- we need a plan now that requires real thought and has the courage to listen to the views and ideas of the rest of the world. It means genuine humility and a willingness to start with the premise that we do not have all the answers. It means developing and understanding and a combined consciousness that escalating the number of soldiers and the number of weapons in a particular area eascalates the violence in that same area.
Maybe to it means admitting the possibility that- Democracy cannot be imported to any region at the point of a gun and that the American form of democracy might not be a solution to all the problems of the world.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
retirement has been planned for me- no more need to worry (click)
since I turn 65 days before this event. No mor eneed for me to work on that Pesky ROTH.
Moron of the week 2 for 2007.
I believe I have shown remarkable restraint in holding off a week for this one:
George W. Bush becomes 2007’s second moron of the week.
Insanity is defined loosely as continuing to do an act that does not yield the intended end. All the more insane repeatedly doing a thing that causes you harm (slamming your head against a wall, etc).
Tonight “W” will unveil the “plan” he has been working on for over two months, a plan that his own military advisers tell him has limited to no chance for success.
I wish someone could help the Commander in Chief grasp these realities:
Coalition Casualties in Iraq (Military March 20, 2003- January 9, 2006)
US UK Other Total
3017 128 123 3268
Non-mortal Casualties (US) including non-hostile and medical evacuations
46,880
The most conservative numbers available recording Iraqi security forces and civilian deaths are those provided through the media. By all accounts these appear to be grossly underestimated at 19,090.
"The plan" is to put 20,000 additional troops into the middle of this chaos with a hope that their presence- the very presence that is causing the anger and turmoil- will somehow bring an end.
How many more must die?
I plan on watching the speech tonight. Maybe he will prove the media wrong and I can cheerfully recant.
George W. Bush becomes 2007’s second moron of the week.
Insanity is defined loosely as continuing to do an act that does not yield the intended end. All the more insane repeatedly doing a thing that causes you harm (slamming your head against a wall, etc).
Tonight “W” will unveil the “plan” he has been working on for over two months, a plan that his own military advisers tell him has limited to no chance for success.
I wish someone could help the Commander in Chief grasp these realities:
Coalition Casualties in Iraq (Military March 20, 2003- January 9, 2006)
US UK Other Total
3017 128 123 3268
Non-mortal Casualties (US) including non-hostile and medical evacuations
46,880
The most conservative numbers available recording Iraqi security forces and civilian deaths are those provided through the media. By all accounts these appear to be grossly underestimated at 19,090.
"The plan" is to put 20,000 additional troops into the middle of this chaos with a hope that their presence- the very presence that is causing the anger and turmoil- will somehow bring an end.
How many more must die?
I plan on watching the speech tonight. Maybe he will prove the media wrong and I can cheerfully recant.
Monday, January 08, 2007
In Fairness to Zak George
Check out the "other channel" of Zak George on YouTube. He pulled the video rantings to which I commented below. While his rationale is dubious I am, none the less, grateful for the change. The site referenced here with clickable link is very entertaining and informative. He still has an ego but in the context of such entertainment that is forgivable.
Check out Zak and his dogs- family and other happenings in his life.
Check out Zak and his dogs- family and other happenings in his life.
Music (iPod) Shuffle-
Since I don't have an iPod I need to come up with a better name for this. The idea is simple: Using your digital music storage component select random shuffle for your whole music library.
Post the first 10 songs that come up. here is my list for January 7, 2008.
"Superman" - REM
"I Can't Tell You Why" - Eagles
"Innuendo"- Queen
"Hear Them Bells"- Neil Diamond
"If You Could Read My Mind- Gordon Lightfoot
"Punky's Dilemna"- Simon and Garfunkel
"Mony Mony"- Billy Idol
"I'm Still Standing"- Elton John
"We Belong"- Pat Benetar
"Jungletime"- Neil Diamond
Have fun with your own digital music device and share your results.
Post the first 10 songs that come up. here is my list for January 7, 2008.
"Superman" - REM
"I Can't Tell You Why" - Eagles
"Innuendo"- Queen
"Hear Them Bells"- Neil Diamond
"If You Could Read My Mind- Gordon Lightfoot
"Punky's Dilemna"- Simon and Garfunkel
"Mony Mony"- Billy Idol
"I'm Still Standing"- Elton John
"We Belong"- Pat Benetar
"Jungletime"- Neil Diamond
Have fun with your own digital music device and share your results.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Best of 2006
Best News Commentary: Keith Olbermann
His ‘Special Commentary’ segments are truly must see TV. This is apparently the only media personality left with a spine. I encourage everyone to check him out at MSNBC.
Best Local Weather Personality: Sven Sungaard
This guy may not be the best at what he does but at 25 years old he is very well seasoned. He is very short and based on the MN State Fair live appearances he has a legion of 12 year old girls following him. He seems a bit too intelligent to fit in with the rest of the weekend crew at KARE11 but he has a way of making the weather more watchable.
Best 2006 Election Result-
Hands down, for me this was Amy Klobuchar in the US Senate for Minnesota. The first woman elected to the senate for Minnesota Amy brings a glimpse of what the Dems have to offer for the future. As an added bonus she blocked Mark Kennedy from the ambition set forth for him by Chenney and Co out of Washington. If Coleman gets similarly routed in 2008 I will indeed be a happy man.
Best Decision of the Bush Administration
The final disposition of Donald Rumsfeld. If only it had been 3 or more years earlier.
Best Celebrity Moment
I can’t think of one, sorry.
His ‘Special Commentary’ segments are truly must see TV. This is apparently the only media personality left with a spine. I encourage everyone to check him out at MSNBC.
Best Local Weather Personality: Sven Sungaard
This guy may not be the best at what he does but at 25 years old he is very well seasoned. He is very short and based on the MN State Fair live appearances he has a legion of 12 year old girls following him. He seems a bit too intelligent to fit in with the rest of the weekend crew at KARE11 but he has a way of making the weather more watchable.
Best 2006 Election Result-
Hands down, for me this was Amy Klobuchar in the US Senate for Minnesota. The first woman elected to the senate for Minnesota Amy brings a glimpse of what the Dems have to offer for the future. As an added bonus she blocked Mark Kennedy from the ambition set forth for him by Chenney and Co out of Washington. If Coleman gets similarly routed in 2008 I will indeed be a happy man.
Best Decision of the Bush Administration
The final disposition of Donald Rumsfeld. If only it had been 3 or more years earlier.
Best Celebrity Moment
I can’t think of one, sorry.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Housekeeping
To all of my reader:
When leaving comments-
If you are not registered at blogspot you can leave your name in the text of your message so I can identify you.
If you know me from other sites by other names, please call me "Jon" at this site.
Please, please, please... tell all your friends about our little site. I will try to do more to keep their interest.
Peace in 2007
When leaving comments-
If you are not registered at blogspot you can leave your name in the text of your message so I can identify you.
If you know me from other sites by other names, please call me "Jon" at this site.
Please, please, please... tell all your friends about our little site. I will try to do more to keep their interest.
Peace in 2007
Kudos to Jim Tucker at Dappled Things!!!
I highlighted the Moron of the week, Zak George because of his displayed ignorance at (mis) AdventuresofZak on YouTube. It is fitting that I should give Kudos to Jim Tucker at Dappled Things (clickable link above) for his blog entry on January 3, 2007 accounting of an officer who is refusing to return to Iraq.
Unlike Zak, Jim has a way of clarifying the issues without inserting his own opinion. His balance is refreshing. He brings illumination to the topic and challenges the reader to deeper thought. He says, in part:
“Even if we grant that the decision to invade Iraq was wrong and immoral (as I have held from the start), now that our forces are there and everything's in chaos, what is the morally most correct way for us to deal with the mess we've made? What kind of an obligation have we incurred toward the Iraqi people as a consequence of our government's decision to conquer their country?”
I like Jim’s blog but regret that he does not allow comments. Check it out.
It is regrettable too that when I tried to add this comment to AdventuresofZak he refused my comment- probably too political for him.
I hope, if I actually get readers and commenters some day that I will be more hospitable.
Unlike Zak, Jim has a way of clarifying the issues without inserting his own opinion. His balance is refreshing. He brings illumination to the topic and challenges the reader to deeper thought. He says, in part:
“Even if we grant that the decision to invade Iraq was wrong and immoral (as I have held from the start), now that our forces are there and everything's in chaos, what is the morally most correct way for us to deal with the mess we've made? What kind of an obligation have we incurred toward the Iraqi people as a consequence of our government's decision to conquer their country?”
I like Jim’s blog but regret that he does not allow comments. Check it out.
It is regrettable too that when I tried to add this comment to AdventuresofZak he refused my comment- probably too political for him.
I hope, if I actually get readers and commenters some day that I will be more hospitable.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
iPod Shuffle (revisited)
The shuffle yesterday was unbalanced since only about half of my music was on my computer. Also, I have isolated the Christmas music out now. So Here is the new entry for the week.
My Sweet Lady- John Denver
Crossroads- Gordon Lightfoot
Dear Father- Neil Diamond
For Lovin Me- Gordon Lightfoot
Show Me the Way- Styx
Circle of Love- Elton John
Chelsea Morning- Neil Diamond
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy- Rod Stewart
Under Pressure (remix)- Queen
LA Woman- Billy Idol
My Sweet Lady- John Denver
Crossroads- Gordon Lightfoot
Dear Father- Neil Diamond
For Lovin Me- Gordon Lightfoot
Show Me the Way- Styx
Circle of Love- Elton John
Chelsea Morning- Neil Diamond
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy- Rod Stewart
Under Pressure (remix)- Queen
LA Woman- Billy Idol
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
iPod Shuffle
Take your ipod, or other music system (mine is my laptop currently). Chosoe the random setting and post the first ten songs to play. Here are mine for this first attempt at this:
1. "Love Montage" from Les Misrables- Original London Cast
2. "It's Raining" Peter, Paul and Mary
3. "Bat Out of Hell" Meatloaf
4. "I'm Guilty" Neil Diamond
5. "Whispered Words" Peter, Paul and Mary
6. "Joy to The World" Neil Diamond
7. "Everybody" Neil Diamond
8. "For Cryin' Outloud" Meatloaf
9. "I Dreamed a Dream" Neil Diamond
10. "Father and Son" Cat Stevens
Interesting, no?
1. "Love Montage" from Les Misrables- Original London Cast
2. "It's Raining" Peter, Paul and Mary
3. "Bat Out of Hell" Meatloaf
4. "I'm Guilty" Neil Diamond
5. "Whispered Words" Peter, Paul and Mary
6. "Joy to The World" Neil Diamond
7. "Everybody" Neil Diamond
8. "For Cryin' Outloud" Meatloaf
9. "I Dreamed a Dream" Neil Diamond
10. "Father and Son" Cat Stevens
Interesting, no?
Moron of the Week- (clickable link) Zak George
Keith Olberman does a nightly bit about the 'stupidest person in the world.'
I don't claim to know the rest of the world enough to know if that is true but I do feel confident in identifying the biggest moron I have encountered in a long time. I don't mean to imply that the person is too stupid to live. In fact, I make no estimation of their intellect at all. The designation is reserved for statements or acts that define moronness, whether in a temporary or permanent state.
The first Moron of the Week I found on YouTube. I was first very interested in his work with dogs but am getting the idea now that dogs, who tend to be good natured to the point of sappiness, are his only company.
When I happened upon his response to a girl singing a christmas message for her brother who is serving in Iraq I found him to be (seemingly) reasonable and rationed.
But apparrently his meds don't mix well with egg nog.
His next two video blogs, both recorded for some unknown reason in duplicate on his YouTube site, make me want to scream out " YOU TUBE!!!" His position is ridiculous, to say the least.
He claims to run a site for 'civil discussion of controversial issues. He tries for civility, and is mostly polite, but misses the mark when he does not attempt genuine discussion.
Anyone who disagrees with his position is 'playing politics' or as he said of one contributor who was particularly well versed in facts:
You're just playin' politics bro. You're too concerned with being correct than you are about actual solutions. You're welcome to hang out here, but I'd like you to contribute something more valuable to the conversation if you don't mind.
Oddly, the point Zak fails to grasp is that when you are correct you rarely need to be concerned about it. It is when you are wrong and can't acknowledge that there are things you may not know that you have to get so defensive.
Check out his site- he watches his numbers as a way of inflating his ego as I saw on his other, more watchable site. Watch and see why Zak George is the "A Page That Aches" MORON OF THE WEEK!!!.
I don't claim to know the rest of the world enough to know if that is true but I do feel confident in identifying the biggest moron I have encountered in a long time. I don't mean to imply that the person is too stupid to live. In fact, I make no estimation of their intellect at all. The designation is reserved for statements or acts that define moronness, whether in a temporary or permanent state.
The first Moron of the Week I found on YouTube. I was first very interested in his work with dogs but am getting the idea now that dogs, who tend to be good natured to the point of sappiness, are his only company.
When I happened upon his response to a girl singing a christmas message for her brother who is serving in Iraq I found him to be (seemingly) reasonable and rationed.
But apparrently his meds don't mix well with egg nog.
His next two video blogs, both recorded for some unknown reason in duplicate on his YouTube site, make me want to scream out " YOU TUBE!!!" His position is ridiculous, to say the least.
He claims to run a site for 'civil discussion of controversial issues. He tries for civility, and is mostly polite, but misses the mark when he does not attempt genuine discussion.
Anyone who disagrees with his position is 'playing politics' or as he said of one contributor who was particularly well versed in facts:
You're just playin' politics bro. You're too concerned with being correct than you are about actual solutions. You're welcome to hang out here, but I'd like you to contribute something more valuable to the conversation if you don't mind.
Oddly, the point Zak fails to grasp is that when you are correct you rarely need to be concerned about it. It is when you are wrong and can't acknowledge that there are things you may not know that you have to get so defensive.
Check out his site- he watches his numbers as a way of inflating his ego as I saw on his other, more watchable site. Watch and see why Zak George is the "A Page That Aches" MORON OF THE WEEK!!!.
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