Last Wednesday, I spent a very enjoyable evening watching D-Wade destroy the Atlanta Hawks with a foray of dizzying moves to the basket and unbelievably long jump shots (including banking in a 3 pointer that iced the game with just over a minute to play). I was in Hotlanta on business and decided to take in a playoff game. My hope was that D-Wade would score 40 (he scored 38) and the game would be wildly entertaining (Josh Smith can jump out of the gym). Suffice to say, I was not disappointed for three reasons, 1.) the aforementioned D-Wade, 2.) the hawk (they release a live hawk during player intros) sat on the backboard for 10 minutes causing a delay, 3.) the PA announcer saying, "J J J J Joe Johnson every time he scored" (which didn't happen to often, and "the foul was offensive...Jermaine O'neal (every time the Heat committed an offensive foul).
I had the pleasure of sitting next to a couple of guys that were also in town on business - one was from San Antonio and the other from Philadelphia. While watching the game we began to discuss numerous basketball topics...
...how long will Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder stay in the cellar (or at least out of the playoffs)?
...who is more of a clutch player (LeBron or Kobe)?
...will Boston survive Chicago?
...who is a better point guard CP3, Deron Williams or Chauncey Billups?
...can the soft Lakers win a Championship?
After talking for a few minutes...my new found friend Mike said, "Tim, you are just a Laker fan and that influences all of your opinions." Just for clarification sake, I did not say that Derek Fisher was better than any of those point guards...AND I did not say that the Lakers will win the Championship.
I just happen to think...
...that Kevin Durant (with one more lottery pick and the growth of his teammates - namely Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green) can easily jump the Phoenix Suns into the Playoff conversation.
...that Amare Stoudemire is (to quote Remember the Titans) "a waste of God given talent". The guys has no post up moves, the guy can not create his own shot...if it weren't for Steve Nash he would be a 12-14 point player with 5-7 boards...not someone worth a max contract.
...that LeBron's new found defensive prowess is nothing to jump up and down about, despite what every single analyst says. He happens to play the easiest position in basketball (what I mean by easiest is the least number of superstars playing the position). He doesn't have to contend with a Tony Parker, Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, etc...that the other point guards have to worry about. He doesn't have to worry about Michael Redd, Kobe Bryant, Manu Ginobili, Tracy McGrady, Jason Richardson, Joe Johnson, Ray Allen, etc...that the other shooting guards have to worry about. He doesn't have to worry about Chris Bosh, Pau Gasol, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitski, etc...that the other power forwards have to worry about. The only guy he has to check...is Paul Pierce (no offense 'Mello) and I GUARANTEE that he won't be making those spike blocks on Rondo and Allen while is guarding Paul.
...that the Boston Celtics are a bunch of thugs. Kendrick Perkins is the biggest of them all (until last night). He has borderline talent...he is heart and determination, but he is not a talented big man. He just beats the hell out of people. Kevin Garnett is the most overhyped player in the NBA...sure he is intense, but does every other word out of his mouth have to be m***erf***er and then the other word being n***a???? And now we have Rajon Rondo...the hit on Brad Miller last night was amazing.
For a couple of reasons, 1.) he intentionally fouled him (Doc Rivers praised him for fouling him and winning the game), 2.) he had NO intention of going for the ball (a guy who is this quick swings so late...I mean the ball was long gone when he swung his arm...he had NO chance of getting the ball.), 3.) it won the game. I agree with Colin Cowheard...the series is as it should be...the Celtics should be ahead...with or without Garnett. But, I disagree with his point that the foul was flagrant because the series is where it should be. The reason I disagree with this is if the situation was reversed and it was Derrick Rose swinging at Kendrick Perkins. The series would be heading to Chicago with the Bulls up...and they "shouldn't" be ahead in the series.
...that Paul Pierce is a drama queen. Hello?!? Didn't he sprain his knee...and then miraculously walk back to the court and play like he didn't for 4 more games. He is a liar...and so are the Celtics! See Bill Simmons article on www.espn.com about Kevin Garnett's injury...they are the masters of deception.
No matter how hard I tried to fight it...last Wednesday night...Mike was right! [Bill Simmons at ESPN is the biggest Homer ever. He hates hard on Kobe because he is a Celtic.]
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Did you know?
I saw this at a a conference this week...pretty staggering stuff! I know it is anecdotal (most of it), but still interesting and worth the read.
If you are one in a million in
The 25% of
Translation:
The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010…did not exist in 2004.
We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist...
...using technologies that haven’t been invented…
...in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that today’s learners will have 10-14 jobs…by the age of 38
1 in 4 workers has been with the current employer for less than a year.
1 in 2 has been there less than five years.
1 out of 8 couples who got married in the
There are over 200 million registered users on MySpace.
If MySpace were a country, it would be the 5th-largest in the world (between
The #1 ranked Country in broadband internet penetration is…
#19 United States
#22
We are living in exponential times…
There are 31 billion searches on Google every month.
In 2006, this number was 2.7 billion.
To whom were these questions addressed B.G.? (Before Google)
The first commercial text message was sent in December of 1992.
Today, the number of text messages sent and received everyday, exceeds the total populations of the planet.
Years it took to reach an audience of 50 million…
…radio 38 years
…TV 13 years
…Internet 4 years
…iPod 3 years
…Facebook 2 years
The number of internet devices in 1984 was 1,000
1992…1,000,000
2008…1,000,000,000
There are about 540,000 in the English language
About 5x as many as during Shakespeare’s time
It is estimated that a week’s worth of the New York Times contains more information than a person was likely to come across in a lifetime in the 18th Century
It is estimated that 4 exabytes (4.0 x 1019) of unique information will be generated this year.
That is more than the previous 5,000 years
The amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years
For a student starting a 4 year technical degree this means that…
…half of what they learned in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study.
NTT Japan has successfully tested a fiber optic cable…that pushes 14 trillion bits per second down a single strand of fiber…
…that is 2,660 CDs or 210 million phone calls every second.
It is currently tripling every six months and is expected to do so for the next 20 years.
By 2013, a supercomputer will be built that exceeds the computational capabilities of the human brain.
Predictions are that by 2049, a $1000 computer will exceed the computational capabilities of the entire human species.
While you were reading this…
…67 babies were born in the
…274 babies were born in
…395 babies were born in
Monday, April 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ramblings, thoughts, musings, etc...
I know that it seems like I don't like Barack Obama, but the news out of Washington this week has been ludicrous. Before we talk about the two issues from this week...let's remember that more than one of Obama's appointees has had tax issues. Yes, the irony there is thick...American people, we need you to accept higher taxes. However, we forgot to pay ours.
From this week...
1.) There are rampant rumors that many of the companies that received TARP money have committed fraud. Yes, companies that needed our money to meet their obligations have not used the money appropriately.
Side note: companies like Liberty Mutual and Hartford Financial (Insurance agencies) were allowed to buy tiny banks (less than $10 million of assets) and then allowed to partake in the TARP funds. Probably not what was intended by the spirit of the bailout...but definitely fits into the "too big to fail" category. To quote John Rich the more I read, the more I get "fighting mad."
Side note II: most of the media is liberal...most of the media crucified George W. Bush, and these stories are getting out...I wonder what they are not releasing!
2.) The government made a HUGE deal to let us know that they are going to cut the budget by $100 million. I was watching Fox News and they were defending this action...like it was an act of goodwill. Like Obama deserves some credit for this...NO WAY! This is the stupidest thing I have ever heard...no wait, saying that they can cut $50 million from the budget by buying office supplies in bulk (5 years worth - where are they going to store enough office supplies that is so large that they are able to cut it by $50 million?). Hey look at us, we just cut $100 million from our budget...oh wait, we added $3.95 Trillion right? $3.95 Trillion...that is "tr" not "b" nor "m"...it is equivalent to this...
"Hi honey, I know we need to work on our family budget (we make less than $50k a year). So, I decided to buy a leer jet ($14 million), BUT I also got a six pack of Dr. Pepper for $3.19 instead of the $3.21 we normally pay."
Barry gets no respect for this...but he does deserve all of the credit.
From this week...
1.) There are rampant rumors that many of the companies that received TARP money have committed fraud. Yes, companies that needed our money to meet their obligations have not used the money appropriately.
Side note: companies like Liberty Mutual and Hartford Financial (Insurance agencies) were allowed to buy tiny banks (less than $10 million of assets) and then allowed to partake in the TARP funds. Probably not what was intended by the spirit of the bailout...but definitely fits into the "too big to fail" category. To quote John Rich the more I read, the more I get "fighting mad."
Side note II: most of the media is liberal...most of the media crucified George W. Bush, and these stories are getting out...I wonder what they are not releasing!
2.) The government made a HUGE deal to let us know that they are going to cut the budget by $100 million. I was watching Fox News and they were defending this action...like it was an act of goodwill. Like Obama deserves some credit for this...NO WAY! This is the stupidest thing I have ever heard...no wait, saying that they can cut $50 million from the budget by buying office supplies in bulk (5 years worth - where are they going to store enough office supplies that is so large that they are able to cut it by $50 million?). Hey look at us, we just cut $100 million from our budget...oh wait, we added $3.95 Trillion right? $3.95 Trillion...that is "tr" not "b" nor "m"...it is equivalent to this...
"Hi honey, I know we need to work on our family budget (we make less than $50k a year). So, I decided to buy a leer jet ($14 million), BUT I also got a six pack of Dr. Pepper for $3.19 instead of the $3.21 we normally pay."
Barry gets no respect for this...but he does deserve all of the credit.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Jukebox VIII
Last Friday one of my buddies left for Arizona...he isn't off to Iraq or Afghanistan (I guess this is where the War on Terror is now going to be fought - I wonder if Obama is going to get the same backlash that Bush has gotten for Iraq over Afghanistan?)...but he has left in order to continue his service of our country. Daniel (he has been my friend since 1993) has allows been about the military. In high school, we regularly trekked over to El Toro or down to Miramar (which I have to watch Top Gun after every trip down there) to watch the air show. These are some of the best memories of my childhood...A Few Good Men is still one of my favorite movies...and part of it has to do with Daniel, his love of the military...and I think my subconscious love too. Daniel is not my only tie to the military...my brother served for 7 or 8 years...so I have deep affection for those who serve.
Therefore, most of these songs really hit home with me...they evoke all of the memories of air shows with Daniel, going to see A Few Good Men on a rainy day in February of 1994 with Daniel...they remind me of my brother...so I hope you enjoy these songs...oh, I understand that not everyone enjoys country music.
1. God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
The epitome of a patriotic song.
2. American Soldier - Toby Keith
I love this song...speaking about the commitment of American soldiers. My hat goes off to them...
3. Where Were You When the World Stop Turning - Alan Jackson
I talked about this song a few weeks ago.
4. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (Angry American) - Toby Keith
Same as this one...
5. Travelin' Soldier - Dixie Chicks
A song about Vietnam. Tells the story of a young soldier who has no one trying to find someone who he can write letters to while he is gone. Pretty gut wrenching...
6. Letters From Home - John Michael Montgomery
Great song.
7. Arlington - Trace Adkins
A song about the final resting place of our fallen heroes. The 21 gun salute, the folded American Flag...Mackenzie is a huge fan of the American Flag...I am not sure where her love it comes from...but it is definitely there. Maybe it is the love that her daddy has for it...
8. Shuttin' Detroit Down - John Rich
I already talked about this song..."they are selling make believe and we don't buy that here"...GREAT line!
Therefore, most of these songs really hit home with me...they evoke all of the memories of air shows with Daniel, going to see A Few Good Men on a rainy day in February of 1994 with Daniel...they remind me of my brother...so I hope you enjoy these songs...oh, I understand that not everyone enjoys country music.
1. God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
The epitome of a patriotic song.
2. American Soldier - Toby Keith
I love this song...speaking about the commitment of American soldiers. My hat goes off to them...
3. Where Were You When the World Stop Turning - Alan Jackson
I talked about this song a few weeks ago.
4. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (Angry American) - Toby Keith
Same as this one...
5. Travelin' Soldier - Dixie Chicks
A song about Vietnam. Tells the story of a young soldier who has no one trying to find someone who he can write letters to while he is gone. Pretty gut wrenching...
6. Letters From Home - John Michael Montgomery
Great song.
7. Arlington - Trace Adkins
A song about the final resting place of our fallen heroes. The 21 gun salute, the folded American Flag...Mackenzie is a huge fan of the American Flag...I am not sure where her love it comes from...but it is definitely there. Maybe it is the love that her daddy has for it...
8. Shuttin' Detroit Down - John Rich
I already talked about this song..."they are selling make believe and we don't buy that here"...GREAT line!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Bank Owned Homes
So, my week has been busy. I had dinner with a buddy of mine, who is leaving for Arizona this week, on Monday - after I spent all day in L.A. at Opening Day for the Dodgers. LONG DAY!
I spent yesterday driving all over the planet - to Riverside for D'Elias for lunch, then to Placentia for an emergency at a NPO that I volunteer at, then to Calimesa to check on our house (the need...some kids, we assume, broke in and trashed the place). I got back just in time to watch American Idol and have dinner with friends.
So my Repo List is a couple days late...anyway, the surprising thing is the shrinking inventory. If you have looked at any of the old Repo posts...some of the posts in Riverside and Moreno Valley had 100+ new homes on the market per week, areas like Corona consistently were in the 30-40 per week. However, over the last 3 weeks the numbers are dramatically smaller. I am going to do some more investigations about this tomorrow...and will report back with what I find.
Here are the "new" Repo Lists:
Corona
92879
92880
92881
92882
92883
Mira Loma
91752
Norco
92860
Riverside
92501
92503
92504
92505
92506
92507
92508
92509
Moreno Valley
92551
92553
92555
92557
I spent yesterday driving all over the planet - to Riverside for D'Elias for lunch, then to Placentia for an emergency at a NPO that I volunteer at, then to Calimesa to check on our house (the need...some kids, we assume, broke in and trashed the place). I got back just in time to watch American Idol and have dinner with friends.
So my Repo List is a couple days late...anyway, the surprising thing is the shrinking inventory. If you have looked at any of the old Repo posts...some of the posts in Riverside and Moreno Valley had 100+ new homes on the market per week, areas like Corona consistently were in the 30-40 per week. However, over the last 3 weeks the numbers are dramatically smaller. I am going to do some more investigations about this tomorrow...and will report back with what I find.
Here are the "new" Repo Lists:
Corona
92879
92880
92881
92882
92883
Mira Loma
91752
Norco
92860
Riverside
92501
92503
92504
92505
92506
92507
92508
92509
Moreno Valley
92551
92553
92555
92557
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ramblings, thoughts, musings, etc...
* I can't wait for USC Football to begin - I am trying to clear my schedule to make it to the Spring Game on April 25th.
* Speaking of April 25th - why does everything have to happen at the same time? The 25th of this month is the Festival of Books (an event that Hanssie and I have been volunteering at for 5 years), the USC spring football game, and Kenny Chesney is at Stagecoach the next day...and I think Hanssie has her last concert of the season...CRAZY!
* Despite what ESPN says, the Lakers should be the favored team to win the NBA title. I know 'Bron and Co. will end up with the best record, but they are not as good as the Lakers
LeBron v. Kobe - even
Williams v. Fisher - Williams
West v. Ariza - even
Gasol v. Varejao - Gasol
Bynum v. Illgauskas - Bynum
Bench - Lakers
Coach - Lakers
* All of the Realtors in the Riverside/Corona area who think that we are in a buyers market are myopic. The inventory has shrunk by almost 60% since the summer of '08. Most homes have multiple offers. These are not the circumstances of a buyers market!
* I have said it many times before and it is worth repeating...if I printed money when I ran out (like the Federal Government does), I would be in jail.
* President Obama is doing away with a large portion of the tax write-off for donating to charities (or NPOs). On the surface this doesn't make sense, but when you consider that Obama wants to create government jobs that do a lot of what charities currently do...it makes sense that he would eliminate his competition.
* I hate the double standard that celebrities/athletes get to experience. Donte' Stallworth, a professional football player, hits and kills a man on the road in Miami. Stallworth's BAC was .126, clearly over the .008 legal limit. However, it takes nearly 3 weeks for charges to come and his charges are DUI manslaughter and DUI. Nick Adenhart a major league pitcher is killed in a car crash this past week. The man who killed him was allegedly drunk (rumor is that his BAC was 3 times the legal limit). He was charged the next day with 3 counts of murder, 3 counts of DUI manslaughter and DUI. Expected sentence: Stallworth 2 years, Gallo 55 years minimum. I know that the man driving the car that killed Adenhart had prior convictions etc...but Donte' Stallworth has taken the life of a human being.
* Speaking of the lunacy of the media - Michael Vick's arrest, trial and imprisonment dominated ESPN, dominated sports talk radio, even dominated mainstream media for weeks, months (for financing and murdering dogs)...and Stallworth who killed a human being isn't even the top story. I guess it shouldn't surprise me...how many unborn babies do we kill every day in America?
* Speaking of April 25th - why does everything have to happen at the same time? The 25th of this month is the Festival of Books (an event that Hanssie and I have been volunteering at for 5 years), the USC spring football game, and Kenny Chesney is at Stagecoach the next day...and I think Hanssie has her last concert of the season...CRAZY!
* Despite what ESPN says, the Lakers should be the favored team to win the NBA title. I know 'Bron and Co. will end up with the best record, but they are not as good as the Lakers
LeBron v. Kobe - even
Williams v. Fisher - Williams
West v. Ariza - even
Gasol v. Varejao - Gasol
Bynum v. Illgauskas - Bynum
Bench - Lakers
Coach - Lakers
* All of the Realtors in the Riverside/Corona area who think that we are in a buyers market are myopic. The inventory has shrunk by almost 60% since the summer of '08. Most homes have multiple offers. These are not the circumstances of a buyers market!
* I have said it many times before and it is worth repeating...if I printed money when I ran out (like the Federal Government does), I would be in jail.
* President Obama is doing away with a large portion of the tax write-off for donating to charities (or NPOs). On the surface this doesn't make sense, but when you consider that Obama wants to create government jobs that do a lot of what charities currently do...it makes sense that he would eliminate his competition.
* I hate the double standard that celebrities/athletes get to experience. Donte' Stallworth, a professional football player, hits and kills a man on the road in Miami. Stallworth's BAC was .126, clearly over the .008 legal limit. However, it takes nearly 3 weeks for charges to come and his charges are DUI manslaughter and DUI. Nick Adenhart a major league pitcher is killed in a car crash this past week. The man who killed him was allegedly drunk (rumor is that his BAC was 3 times the legal limit). He was charged the next day with 3 counts of murder, 3 counts of DUI manslaughter and DUI. Expected sentence: Stallworth 2 years, Gallo 55 years minimum. I know that the man driving the car that killed Adenhart had prior convictions etc...but Donte' Stallworth has taken the life of a human being.
* Speaking of the lunacy of the media - Michael Vick's arrest, trial and imprisonment dominated ESPN, dominated sports talk radio, even dominated mainstream media for weeks, months (for financing and murdering dogs)...and Stallworth who killed a human being isn't even the top story. I guess it shouldn't surprise me...how many unborn babies do we kill every day in America?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Jukebox VII
I have added a few songs to my iPhone this week. I broke down and got the Darius Rucker CD - it is just ok. I downloaded Flo Rida's hit Right Round after his performance on American Idol. I finally ripped my Alabama CDs - these guys are amazing. Anyway, a few of these songs made it into my Jukebox this week.
1. Right Round - Flo Rida
Ok, I have no idea what he is saying, BUT using the Puff Daddy way of remixing songs that were popular is ingenius. Every one knows You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) by Dead or Alive, therefore, Flo's song already has mass appeal. Don't hate on him P. Diddy made an entire empire based on this strategy.
2. 'N Dey Say - Nelly
I am all about the hip hop this week - and I am all about the songs that bite off others songs. Nelly borrowed a little from Spandau Ballet's True for this song...no idea why it wasn't a bigger hit in America - I love it.
3. Here Comes Goodbye - Rascal Flatts
Chris Sligh co-wrote this song for RF - he was on American Idol a few seasons ago. The song is awesome...
4. The Long Goodbye - Brooks & Dunn
I know they say if you love somebody you should set them free, but it sure is hard to do, it sure is hard to do. I know they say if they don't come back again then it's meant to be, those words don't pull me through. Cause I'm still in love with you. I spend each day here waiting for a miracle, but it's just you and me goin' through the mill, climbin' up a hill.
5. Amarillo Sky - Jason Aldean
I am becoming a huge fan of Jason Aldean. I have heard a lot of his songs, but She's Country really stuck with me...which caused me to give him another look...and I really like his music.
6. White Horse - Taylor Swift
I have reason why I like this song...maybe because I like ballads, maybe because I like songs full of emotion...and most of her songs are bubbling with emotion. Oh, don't look at me like that for liking Taylor Swift...her concert at Staples Center sold out in less than 60 seconds. I am not the only one who likes her. I may be the only male over 30...man that sucks!
7. I Get Around - Tupac Shakur
Songs remind me of places and times...and this song is high school with my buddy Daniel. I think this song came out right after 'Pac left Digital Underground...anyway...the song is tight. Oh, and I had to butch this post up a bit after #6.
8. It's Not Over - Daughtry
I have no idea how - holy cow I can't remember the guys name - won American Idol. [He was the old guy with gray hair...somehow beat Katharine McPhee...ahhhh, when I used to like AI...I digress] Daughtry was clearly the best singer from that season...which also featured Chicken Little (the kid who looked like the cartoon). Oh, also Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington (both of whom have had moderate success since Idol - PS...Kellie attaching to Taylor Swift was a stroke a genius...not necessarily for Taylor, but definitely for Kellie). I still remember Chris rocking out to Bon Jovi early in that season...and thinking this guy is awesome. My second favorite Idol performance of all time...only behind that beat boxing guy. I should really google this stuff before I post...but I won't.
NEW REPO LISTS WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW!!!!
1. Right Round - Flo Rida
Ok, I have no idea what he is saying, BUT using the Puff Daddy way of remixing songs that were popular is ingenius. Every one knows You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) by Dead or Alive, therefore, Flo's song already has mass appeal. Don't hate on him P. Diddy made an entire empire based on this strategy.
2. 'N Dey Say - Nelly
I am all about the hip hop this week - and I am all about the songs that bite off others songs. Nelly borrowed a little from Spandau Ballet's True for this song...no idea why it wasn't a bigger hit in America - I love it.
3. Here Comes Goodbye - Rascal Flatts
Chris Sligh co-wrote this song for RF - he was on American Idol a few seasons ago. The song is awesome...
4. The Long Goodbye - Brooks & Dunn
I know they say if you love somebody you should set them free, but it sure is hard to do, it sure is hard to do. I know they say if they don't come back again then it's meant to be, those words don't pull me through. Cause I'm still in love with you. I spend each day here waiting for a miracle, but it's just you and me goin' through the mill, climbin' up a hill.
5. Amarillo Sky - Jason Aldean
I am becoming a huge fan of Jason Aldean. I have heard a lot of his songs, but She's Country really stuck with me...which caused me to give him another look...and I really like his music.
6. White Horse - Taylor Swift
I have reason why I like this song...maybe because I like ballads, maybe because I like songs full of emotion...and most of her songs are bubbling with emotion. Oh, don't look at me like that for liking Taylor Swift...her concert at Staples Center sold out in less than 60 seconds. I am not the only one who likes her. I may be the only male over 30...man that sucks!
7. I Get Around - Tupac Shakur
Songs remind me of places and times...and this song is high school with my buddy Daniel. I think this song came out right after 'Pac left Digital Underground...anyway...the song is tight. Oh, and I had to butch this post up a bit after #6.
8. It's Not Over - Daughtry
I have no idea how - holy cow I can't remember the guys name - won American Idol. [He was the old guy with gray hair...somehow beat Katharine McPhee...ahhhh, when I used to like AI...I digress] Daughtry was clearly the best singer from that season...which also featured Chicken Little (the kid who looked like the cartoon). Oh, also Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington (both of whom have had moderate success since Idol - PS...Kellie attaching to Taylor Swift was a stroke a genius...not necessarily for Taylor, but definitely for Kellie). I still remember Chris rocking out to Bon Jovi early in that season...and thinking this guy is awesome. My second favorite Idol performance of all time...only behind that beat boxing guy. I should really google this stuff before I post...but I won't.
NEW REPO LISTS WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW!!!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Shuttin Detroit Down
So, I have not been blogging for a while. I am not sure why...probably because I was busy with work, busy with family, etc... Every time I sat in front of my computer to write about the stupidity of banks, or the insanity of the economy, or how ridonculous it is that Carrie Underwood (oh, by the way...I love Carrie) won Entertainer of the Year on the CMAs - Kenny Chesney is by far the best performer in country music...I guess we shouldn't be surprised, the last time she was in a popularity contest on TV she won (American Idol) - I just couldn't find the patience to write anything down. I am going to work on putting together 5 posts per week from here on out (I haven't even posted a Repo List in a few days).
Anyway, I was watching the GAC Top 20 countdown today and John Rich was on. He has a new single out - Shutting Detroit Down - it is a scathing commentary of the bailout. He obviously is not in favor of the bailout...the video is very poignant. I am going to post the words and a link to the video.
Funny side note...I was watching the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy and one of the roasters was Toby Keith. One of the other roasters said, "Toby Keith it must be hard sitting around waiting for another terrorist attack so that you can have a hit record." The reason I mention it...Toby Keith's biggest song or career defining record probably will be Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue...Alan Jackson will be known for Where Were You When The World Stop Turning...and John Rich may be best known for writing this song!
This song has the best line in it..."well, pardon me if I don't shed a tear/There selling make believe and we don't buy that here".
Shuttin' Detroit Down
My daddy taught me in this country everyones the same
You work hard for your dollar and you never pass the blame
When it dont go your way
Now I see all these big shots whining on my evening news
About how their losing billions and its up to me and you
To come running to the rescue
Well, pardon me if I dont shed a tear
There selling make believe and we dont buy that here
Because in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus paid jets on out of town
DCs bailing out them bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah, while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Well that old mans been working in that plant most all his life
Now his pension plans been cut in half and he cant afford to die
And its a crying shame, cus he aint the one to Blame
When I looked down to see his calloused hands
Well let me tell you friend it gets me fightin mad
Cause in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus paid jets on out of town
DCs bailing out them bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah, while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Yeah while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
In the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Their shuttin Detroit down
Anyway, I was watching the GAC Top 20 countdown today and John Rich was on. He has a new single out - Shutting Detroit Down - it is a scathing commentary of the bailout. He obviously is not in favor of the bailout...the video is very poignant. I am going to post the words and a link to the video.
Funny side note...I was watching the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy and one of the roasters was Toby Keith. One of the other roasters said, "Toby Keith it must be hard sitting around waiting for another terrorist attack so that you can have a hit record." The reason I mention it...Toby Keith's biggest song or career defining record probably will be Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue...Alan Jackson will be known for Where Were You When The World Stop Turning...and John Rich may be best known for writing this song!
This song has the best line in it..."well, pardon me if I don't shed a tear/There selling make believe and we don't buy that here".
Shuttin' Detroit Down
My daddy taught me in this country everyones the same
You work hard for your dollar and you never pass the blame
When it dont go your way
Now I see all these big shots whining on my evening news
About how their losing billions and its up to me and you
To come running to the rescue
Well, pardon me if I dont shed a tear
There selling make believe and we dont buy that here
Because in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus paid jets on out of town
DCs bailing out them bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah, while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Well that old mans been working in that plant most all his life
Now his pension plans been cut in half and he cant afford to die
And its a crying shame, cus he aint the one to Blame
When I looked down to see his calloused hands
Well let me tell you friend it gets me fightin mad
Cause in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus paid jets on out of town
DCs bailing out them bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah, while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Yeah while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
In the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Their shuttin Detroit down
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Zip Realty
I have tried to show you how Zip Realty has the best website (pertaining to Real Estate) period. Well, CNET has included www.ziprealty.com in their WEBWARE 100 competition.
Please go to this link and vote for Zip...most of you have enjoyed the benefits of the site, this is an opportunity to show your appreciation.
CNET Webware 100
Thanks for voting...GO ZIP!
Please go to this link and vote for Zip...most of you have enjoyed the benefits of the site, this is an opportunity to show your appreciation.
CNET Webware 100
Thanks for voting...GO ZIP!
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