April 2010
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December 2009
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"Ken Shamrock"
Yesterday, I received a phone call from an old friend of mine. This friend is a graduate student at another institution; he is a mild-mannered individual who is driven to succeed in every aspect of his life. At any rate, this phone call did not come as a surprise; however, the subject matter, on the other hand, was something that no one could have expected.
So, my friend, “Ken...
October 2009
4 posts
Top 10 Music Videos
Top 10 Favorite Music Videos We all have our favorites. For whatever reason — mostly boredom — I have decided to compile my ten favorite music videos of all time. In descending order. I am probably forgetting some, but here is my list. 10. Foo Fighters — “Learn to Fly” A pretty funny video. Kind of sums up the 1990s, I guess. Any video that has a guy’s head turn into a...
Song Lyrics of the Week (10/4-10/10)
Artist: Vanessa Williams; Song: Oh How the Years Go By
In our time of trouble We only had ourselves Nobody else No one was there to save us We had to save ourselves And when the storms came through They found me and you Back together And when the sun would shine It was yours and mine Yours and mine forever [Chorus] Oh, how the years go by Oh, how the love brings tears to my eyes All through the...
“We’ve got characters and we’ve got character.”
– John Stevens (Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers)
September 2009
8 posts
Song Lyrics of the Week (9/27-10/03)
Artist: Santana Feat. Citizen Cope; Song: Sideways
You know it ain’t easy For these thoughts here to leave me No words to describe it In French or in English ‘Cause diamonds they fade And Flowers they bloom And I’m tellin’ you These feelings won’t go away They’ve been knockin’ me sideways They’ve been knockin’ me out lately Whenever...
Batter Up!: Michael's World of Justification
When prompted to explain why you know something to be true, you can simply assert the response, “because I know.” While this might serve as adequate justification to some, others — especially philosophers or those with a philosophical framework — believe this response to be inadequate or unjustified. When discussion justification, we are given a formula, of sorts, that sump...
Reflection #1: Graduation
I never anticipated walking in my college graduation. To me, it was something that was more for those in attendance rather than a celebration for those who met their challenges head-on. I thought that walking in graduation was taboo; I thought that walking was something done solely for photo opportunities — not to rejoice and reflect on the hard work and effort that culminated in your...
Song Lyrics of the Week (9/20-9/26)
Artist: Foo Fighters; Song: Learn To Fly
Run and tell all of the angels This could take all night Think I need a devil to help me Get things right Hook me up a new revolution Cos this one is a lie We sat around laughing And watch the last one die [Chorus] Im looking to the sky to save me Looking for a sign of life Looking for something help me burn out bright Im looking for complications Looking...
Fantastic Interview of Kurt Vonnegut →
Song Lyrics of the Week (9/13-9/19)
Artist: Mike & The Mechanics; Song: All I Need is a Miracle
I said go if you wanna go, Stay if you wanna stay I didn’t care if you hung around me I didn’t care if you went away And I know you were never right I’ll admit I was never wrong I could never make up my mind I made it up as I went along And though I treated you like a child Im gonna miss you for the rest of my life...
Song Lyrics of the Week (9/06-9/12)
Artist: John Lennon; Song: Watching the Wheels
People say I’m crazy doing what I’m doing Well they give me all kinds of warnings to save me from ruin When I say that I’m o.k. well they look at me kind of strange Surely you’re not happy now you no longer play the game People say I’m lazy dreaming my life away Well they give me all kinds of advice designed to...
Song Lyrics of the Week (8/30-9/05)
Artist: David Bowie; Song: “Modern Love”
I dont want to go out I wont stay in Get things done I catch a paper boy But things dont really change Im standing in the wind But I never wave bye-bye But I try, I try Theres no sign of life Its just the power to charm Im lying in the rain But I never wave bye-bye But I try, I try Never gonna fall for Modern love - walks beside me Modern love...
August 2009
3 posts
Song Lyrics of the Week (8/23-8/29)
Artist: The Grateful Dead; Song: “Touch of Grey”
Must be getting early Clocks are running late Paint by number morning sky Looks so phony
Dawn is breaking everywhere Light a candle, curse the glare Draw the curtains I don’t care ‘cause It’s all right
I will get by… I will get by I will get by, I will survive
I see you’ve got your list out Say...
Legendary Guitarist, Les Paul, dies at age 94 →
July 2009
15 posts
“He’s grown in every other way. He’s committed, responsible, smart,...”
– Rick Reilly on Tiger Woods. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=reilly_rick&id=4347419
A Black-Belt vs. A World-Class Boxer
Who is tougher? Who contains the necessary testicular fortitude to win a head-to-head showdown? We’re not talking about a boxing match in Las Vegas, nor am I implying some karate at the Cobra Kai dojo — rather, a street fight to happen anytime, anywhere.
Think about the possibilities: Chuck Norris vs. Ali; Jackie Chan vs. Holyfield; Bruce Lee vs. Mike Tyson. Imagine if that was a card...
When A Professor Just Doesn't Know (Orig. 11/14/08...
As the semester rapidly comes to a close, we’re all reminded of just how much work we’ve procrastinated all semester. You know what I’m talking about: those papers that you planned on doing on weekends — that is, before you received a phone call to go out drinking all night; those research projects that seemed so easy 12-13 weeks ago, but are now a “bitch”...
Baseball Update
Stats so far this year as of 7/22/09:
League: CABL; Team: Rockwood Rockies; Record: 6-7
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB K LOB OBP
.400 7 6 15 7 6 4 0 0 5 5 4 2 0 .733
Have played in two games since missing a ton due to injury. We’ll see how the rest of the season pans out.
Last Game Played:...
National Impact of the PBA (Yes, that's Bowling)
Football is the marquee sport in America. Yes, baseball is considered “America’s Pastime,” and as big of a baseball fan as I am, I cannot say that baseball is the sport in America. It’s not. Nascar has its turnouts, as does basketball and golf. Who the hell watches bowling? Bowling — remember that sport where you roll a ball down the lane into some pins? That’s...
Tennis Player's Lengthy Drug Ban Cleared; Ruled He... →
“And so the debate rages: Will Martinez prove to be a valuable midseason...”
– David Murphy “What if Martinez is Chan Ho Park II?” 07/14/09 [philly.com]
June 2009
4 posts
May 2009
6 posts
The Police - Walking On The Moon →
A fun, underrated song by The Police. Wish I could have seen them live, but it seems as though that opportunity has passed.
“Shaken, I leaned in to the microphone and said, Good morning. This is my first...”
Chris Berman Gets Fired Up →
April 2009
8 posts
My 'Burn' on Jim Rome
For those of you who aren’t ESPN fanatics, the television show “Jim Rome is Burning” airs each weekday at 4:30pm EST. This show is hosted by Jim Rome — that’s right, you guessed it — and he offers his slant on current sports issues, as well as engages in one-on-one conversations with columnists, professional athletes, or coaches.
I guess now would be a good...
Rising Cost of Education
Two generations ago, it was a luxury; today, though, more and more high school graduates are attending college. Doomed by their high school counselors and principal who assure them that a college degree is their ticket to a good life, these 18-year-old kids are asking Sallie Mae for help. Unless you’re academically or athletically gifted, affording college is very difficult for middle-class...
Tiger Woods 2004
Tiger Woods is the athlete of the 21st Century. To me, there is no athlete more accomplished than Tiger. Along with Tiger’s success came his EA sports series of video games. My friends and I took liking to these games. Combining the realistic aspects of golf with the fairly simple gameplay, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 became the quintessential golf video game.
This game became a weekend...
I'm a "True" Fan
With each athletic success comes newfound fans from every walk of life. Having lived in, and around, Philadelphia all my life, athletic success in the college and professional ranks happen almost annually.
In 2001, the Philadelphia 76ers made it to the NBA Championship. Led by Allen Iverson, the Sixers took on the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers of the Western Conference. For those of you who...