I was watching a little TV the other night when an interesting idea came across my mind. I am trying to get things straightened out for what I hope to be some good reading. Hope to have more information up by the end of the week, just need to do some journalistic homework.
Anyone know how to get a book deal? I think this really could be an idea to start shopping to publishers.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
The Bi-Partisan Economic Recovery Package
I have to say that this is the best idea of why bi-partisan politics does not work....or it at least shows that both Republicans and Democrats are complete morons. You see, in my view of the federal government, the less they do, the better we are as a country. Working against each other provides us with the chance that nothing will get done. While it would be oh-so-nice if everyone played together and we could reduce the power/influence of the federal government, that won't happen, so I'm not going to press for that kind of change.
What I will complain about is this economic recovery talk. This stimulus package is full of garbage from first glance (but just wait until pork starts getting attached, then it'll really begin to smell). It smells for 2 reasons, the first being why is the government handing out funds when the Democrats that run Congress complain about the national debt, and second, we shouldn't be taxed enough in the first place where the government is in a position to give us money back.
So what if this was Bush's idea to begin with, and everyone has jumped on from there. The fact is while we are not in a recession yet, the media talks about this being the end of America as we know it, unless the masses get $300 each ( that will save us), we become a foot note along with Ancient Rome.
When you look at the facts, the amount of the rebate comes about to be the same amount of money that has been syphened out of this economy in gasoline expenditures - and that is the main part of this story that no one talks about. Does the government really believe that because gas has been so high that our economy is falling apart? I hope not because there is are far more larger problems than that:
- We buy products from other countries, so all of our consumer spending goes to other countries, where those places receive growth the way we did when Microsoft and Intel were hot in the 1990s.
- We are in a housing crisis because people can't afford what they borrow, and the market will not correct itself when the government intervenes.
- Our food is becoming more expensive because we are wasting our time on ethanol. Here is our saving grace from buying oil from terrorist countries, manufacturing ethanol that has a manufacturing cost of over a gallon of oil to make one gallon of the stuff. Prices are going up for crops, because there are less acres used to grow other products, and they are also going up for the animals that feed off of corn and soy beans (two products that the animals feed on), chickens, cows, pigs, etc.
- Lastly, no one is buying the dollar anymore. Our once world-standard currency has been by-passed by the Pound and the Euro, which means there is less demand for the dollar, and in turn more of a supply. Like designer dresses and the Motorolla Razor, the more supply you have of something, the less it is worth.
These are more the government fails to understand that throwing money, which I have already discussed as being worth less, at the problem and the less that the free-market has an opportunity to correct itself we are doomed as a country. Further, if closet socialists (i.e. Clinton and Obama), get their way then we are in bigger trouble because the government will come up with more hair-brained schemes to control more of the economy.
The best medicine for what ails us is to suck it up. The money that will come our way in kickbacks will not help anyone get out of debt, stay off of bankruptcy, create jobs, etc. What the government should do instead is to lower taxes, and take a back seat to the invisible hand to correct our inflation-ready economy.
What I will complain about is this economic recovery talk. This stimulus package is full of garbage from first glance (but just wait until pork starts getting attached, then it'll really begin to smell). It smells for 2 reasons, the first being why is the government handing out funds when the Democrats that run Congress complain about the national debt, and second, we shouldn't be taxed enough in the first place where the government is in a position to give us money back.
So what if this was Bush's idea to begin with, and everyone has jumped on from there. The fact is while we are not in a recession yet, the media talks about this being the end of America as we know it, unless the masses get $300 each ( that will save us), we become a foot note along with Ancient Rome.
When you look at the facts, the amount of the rebate comes about to be the same amount of money that has been syphened out of this economy in gasoline expenditures - and that is the main part of this story that no one talks about. Does the government really believe that because gas has been so high that our economy is falling apart? I hope not because there is are far more larger problems than that:
- We buy products from other countries, so all of our consumer spending goes to other countries, where those places receive growth the way we did when Microsoft and Intel were hot in the 1990s.
- We are in a housing crisis because people can't afford what they borrow, and the market will not correct itself when the government intervenes.
- Our food is becoming more expensive because we are wasting our time on ethanol. Here is our saving grace from buying oil from terrorist countries, manufacturing ethanol that has a manufacturing cost of over a gallon of oil to make one gallon of the stuff. Prices are going up for crops, because there are less acres used to grow other products, and they are also going up for the animals that feed off of corn and soy beans (two products that the animals feed on), chickens, cows, pigs, etc.
- Lastly, no one is buying the dollar anymore. Our once world-standard currency has been by-passed by the Pound and the Euro, which means there is less demand for the dollar, and in turn more of a supply. Like designer dresses and the Motorolla Razor, the more supply you have of something, the less it is worth.
These are more the government fails to understand that throwing money, which I have already discussed as being worth less, at the problem and the less that the free-market has an opportunity to correct itself we are doomed as a country. Further, if closet socialists (i.e. Clinton and Obama), get their way then we are in bigger trouble because the government will come up with more hair-brained schemes to control more of the economy.
The best medicine for what ails us is to suck it up. The money that will come our way in kickbacks will not help anyone get out of debt, stay off of bankruptcy, create jobs, etc. What the government should do instead is to lower taxes, and take a back seat to the invisible hand to correct our inflation-ready economy.
Contruction-zone
Part of the reasons for the lack of posts over 2007 was due to it being the worst year for me I have ever endured. Now that the calendars have turned let me re-introduce myself (my name is Hov...kidding).
I'm a 25 year old white man. Socially moderate, fiscally conservative. I attended the University of Minnesota, and I am awaiting my final grade so I can finally say that I am a college graduate. Currently I live in the Chicagoland area. I am trying to find my first real-world job in the world of Marketing/Advertising in Chicago, so far with little to no results.
As a huge sports guy my alliances are as follows; Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Navy Midshipmen. I encourage healthy debate in the comments sections, but I will not tolerate crap. If you have a point, make one, but I will not have any part in personal attacks and/or ignorance in general.
I'm a 25 year old white man. Socially moderate, fiscally conservative. I attended the University of Minnesota, and I am awaiting my final grade so I can finally say that I am a college graduate. Currently I live in the Chicagoland area. I am trying to find my first real-world job in the world of Marketing/Advertising in Chicago, so far with little to no results.
As a huge sports guy my alliances are as follows; Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Navy Midshipmen. I encourage healthy debate in the comments sections, but I will not tolerate crap. If you have a point, make one, but I will not have any part in personal attacks and/or ignorance in general.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The Islamo-fascist movement
A picture must be truly worth a 1,000 words...in the western world that is. In the world of make believe (i.e. the Islamo-fascist world), only one word is needed for anything...fatwa. "Honey, can you set the fatwa for me, I have a fatwa I need to be ready for in the morning."
Once again, the inconceivable...err...unexplainable world of the "Religion of Peace" has shown its true colors to the world. A simple swipe of the pen has created a real life canvas to experiment if the pen truly is mightier than the sword. A simple collection of cartoons from a brain-trust in Denmark has sparked an uproar, and I have finally gotten sick enough about it to speak my piece...Openly and publicly.
Let us make sure to get one thing straight before I go any future...these cartoons were published in SEPTEMBER...but it is only within the last month that the collective Islamo-fascists have begun to uprise against them. It wasn't a problem for Islamic extremists to praise Mohammed for the destruction of the Twin Towers/the Pentagon, the USS Cole, the Bali nightclubs, and so on. It isn't a problem to praise him for the killings of innocent people, American soldiers, and the like. So when does it become a problem when the Profit is depicted in cartoons that show the true face of the current Islamic religion? (I must point out that there are many Muslims that do renounce the violence in the name of their religion, and I should note that those should speak out publicly, otherwise they are just as guilty as the suicide bombers they share their mosques with.)
Hillary Clinton, liberal extordinaire, had no problem with free speech when there was a NYC museum that displayed a portait of the Virgin Mary made from cow dung, so why now? It was other liberals who saw nothing wrong with the Washington Post's freedom of speech when it made light of a amputeed soldier, so why now? Why now do many feel that these cartoons are wrong? I can't speak for those, because I cannot speak "Naive". What we are seeing here are a collective group of westerners who have the BALLS to finally say what should be said...the "Religion of Peace" is nothing more than a fraud! It is a fraud covered up to keep women down. It is a facade in which to keep populations in squander. It is the perfect excuse for someone to finally step up against the Big Bad Western World.
What have we done that was so harmful to Mr. Bin Ladin? We only gave him the municions and capabilities for him to destroy the "infidels" that was the USSR. We only give his homeland billions upon billions in oil revenues, as our country is handcuffed to oil consumption. He should be a dignitary for which this country should be proud of...instead, he's just another rich asshole that is no different than the ones seen on MTV's "Sweet Sixteen".
What have we done to instill such a hate in the Muslim world? What you say...we are backing Israel against the Palestinians? Oh, my...well that's a shame. What was the only democracy in the Middle Eastern region has flourished in the middle of a god-forsaken area, and how have they done it, by enabling everyone to have a say in a fair, free republic.
When it comes down to it, were the cartoons the best thing in the world, possibly not. Were the cartoons something that many (if not most in the clear-thinking western world) believe to be true, maybe. But that is what is so great about having the privilege of Free Speech, those who have a medium (like I using this blog), have the opportunity to say what we feel. For my brother Patrick, dear friend Amelious and others who happened to feel my facebook picture (which was the Profit Mohammed wearing the bomb/turban) was in bad taste, let me say this now that I have my pen out...fuck the Islamo-fascists. Fuck their new found way to speak out against the west...Oops, nope, they are still suicide bombing, and rioting instead of acting like human beings. You don't have to agree with the cartoons. Hell, you can think they are a immoral decision, but you cannot think for one moment that they aren't true.
Fact is, the cartoons were dead on. If you don't think so, look up the published reports post-9/11 when those in power in the Muslim countries praised Allah and Mohammed for the destruction he would have approved of.
Fuck the "Religion of Peace"...
Once again, the inconceivable...err...unexplainable world of the "Religion of Peace" has shown its true colors to the world. A simple swipe of the pen has created a real life canvas to experiment if the pen truly is mightier than the sword. A simple collection of cartoons from a brain-trust in Denmark has sparked an uproar, and I have finally gotten sick enough about it to speak my piece...Openly and publicly.
Let us make sure to get one thing straight before I go any future...these cartoons were published in SEPTEMBER...but it is only within the last month that the collective Islamo-fascists have begun to uprise against them. It wasn't a problem for Islamic extremists to praise Mohammed for the destruction of the Twin Towers/the Pentagon, the USS Cole, the Bali nightclubs, and so on. It isn't a problem to praise him for the killings of innocent people, American soldiers, and the like. So when does it become a problem when the Profit is depicted in cartoons that show the true face of the current Islamic religion? (I must point out that there are many Muslims that do renounce the violence in the name of their religion, and I should note that those should speak out publicly, otherwise they are just as guilty as the suicide bombers they share their mosques with.)
Hillary Clinton, liberal extordinaire, had no problem with free speech when there was a NYC museum that displayed a portait of the Virgin Mary made from cow dung, so why now? It was other liberals who saw nothing wrong with the Washington Post's freedom of speech when it made light of a amputeed soldier, so why now? Why now do many feel that these cartoons are wrong? I can't speak for those, because I cannot speak "Naive". What we are seeing here are a collective group of westerners who have the BALLS to finally say what should be said...the "Religion of Peace" is nothing more than a fraud! It is a fraud covered up to keep women down. It is a facade in which to keep populations in squander. It is the perfect excuse for someone to finally step up against the Big Bad Western World.
What have we done that was so harmful to Mr. Bin Ladin? We only gave him the municions and capabilities for him to destroy the "infidels" that was the USSR. We only give his homeland billions upon billions in oil revenues, as our country is handcuffed to oil consumption. He should be a dignitary for which this country should be proud of...instead, he's just another rich asshole that is no different than the ones seen on MTV's "Sweet Sixteen".
What have we done to instill such a hate in the Muslim world? What you say...we are backing Israel against the Palestinians? Oh, my...well that's a shame. What was the only democracy in the Middle Eastern region has flourished in the middle of a god-forsaken area, and how have they done it, by enabling everyone to have a say in a fair, free republic.
When it comes down to it, were the cartoons the best thing in the world, possibly not. Were the cartoons something that many (if not most in the clear-thinking western world) believe to be true, maybe. But that is what is so great about having the privilege of Free Speech, those who have a medium (like I using this blog), have the opportunity to say what we feel. For my brother Patrick, dear friend Amelious and others who happened to feel my facebook picture (which was the Profit Mohammed wearing the bomb/turban) was in bad taste, let me say this now that I have my pen out...fuck the Islamo-fascists. Fuck their new found way to speak out against the west...Oops, nope, they are still suicide bombing, and rioting instead of acting like human beings. You don't have to agree with the cartoons. Hell, you can think they are a immoral decision, but you cannot think for one moment that they aren't true.
Fact is, the cartoons were dead on. If you don't think so, look up the published reports post-9/11 when those in power in the Muslim countries praised Allah and Mohammed for the destruction he would have approved of.
Fuck the "Religion of Peace"...
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Randomonium
A few random thoughts during my last day of finals week....
* After being involved in scalping his Super Bowl tickets, Mike Tice at a Tuesday press conference voiced his displeasure at Vikings fans scalping thier tickets to Steelers fans. Not that Vikings fans are known for thier fair-weatheredness, but please, be happy that anyone is willing to watch a bandwagon franchise that would rather show thier machismo on a Sex Cruise, than by playing football on Sundays.
* The Cubs signed former Twin, Jacque Jones, today to a 3 year deal. Not saying Jones is the worst move the Cubs could have made, but at least Jeremy Burnitz comes to play. Jones the last few years likes to sit (on the DL).
*After watching some of the Ravens-Packers game on Monday Night Football, one can only wonder what is going on with Brett Favre (If you're name is pronounced differently than it is spelled, you might be a redneck...). Once again, he failed to show up to a post-game press-conference to talk about what he did out there (throwing 2 rediculous interceptions). He fails to show up after playoff losses to talk to the media, and he fails to address the media after such horrid performances. For a guy who is often talked as the class of the NFL, and a stand-up guy, seems like the only place he won't stand up is in front of the press.
*The Bears won in conviencing fashion in front of the home crowd Sunday night. Sexy Rexy Grossman came in after the 1st half to give the offense some sort of life for the first time in weeks. Christmas day, the Bears will feast on Green Bay for a season sweep, and a reason for Favre to seriously consider retirement.
That's all for now...got to study more. Better post coming later in the week!
* After being involved in scalping his Super Bowl tickets, Mike Tice at a Tuesday press conference voiced his displeasure at Vikings fans scalping thier tickets to Steelers fans. Not that Vikings fans are known for thier fair-weatheredness, but please, be happy that anyone is willing to watch a bandwagon franchise that would rather show thier machismo on a Sex Cruise, than by playing football on Sundays.
* The Cubs signed former Twin, Jacque Jones, today to a 3 year deal. Not saying Jones is the worst move the Cubs could have made, but at least Jeremy Burnitz comes to play. Jones the last few years likes to sit (on the DL).
*After watching some of the Ravens-Packers game on Monday Night Football, one can only wonder what is going on with Brett Favre (If you're name is pronounced differently than it is spelled, you might be a redneck...). Once again, he failed to show up to a post-game press-conference to talk about what he did out there (throwing 2 rediculous interceptions). He fails to show up after playoff losses to talk to the media, and he fails to address the media after such horrid performances. For a guy who is often talked as the class of the NFL, and a stand-up guy, seems like the only place he won't stand up is in front of the press.
*The Bears won in conviencing fashion in front of the home crowd Sunday night. Sexy Rexy Grossman came in after the 1st half to give the offense some sort of life for the first time in weeks. Christmas day, the Bears will feast on Green Bay for a season sweep, and a reason for Favre to seriously consider retirement.
That's all for now...got to study more. Better post coming later in the week!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Writer's corner
I haven't posted in a while- sorry, but I am just so damned busy (and I have little to say). I did sumbit the following editorial to our school's newpaper, so read, enjoy, and we'll see if it gets submitted or not. Have a happy thanksgiving!
While Matt Anderson’s column Tuesday stole my thunder about not giving Gophers football coach, Glenn Mason, a contract extension following this season, after discussing this debate with a professor of mine, I cannot help but think that the University (unfortunately) just might be better off keeping him. Make no mistake, I’d like to see the Gophers head in a different direction than where the program is at, however, the fact remains that Mason must stay because of one question, “who else is out there?”
What are the facts regarding Mason? In The 10 years he has been at Minnesota he has 58 wins. He turned a horrible program into a perennial bowl team, and in those bowl games he has a 5-2 record. Even with such a turnaround in arguably the country’s toughest conference, it remains undeniable that the U has stagnated in its attempts to get over the hump, and become one of the premier teams in the conference.
When one looks at how competitive a team has been, the best way I have devised to show that is with a quick system of using quality wins. Quality wins for the intent of this exercise is any win over a .500 team, and of his 58 wins, Mason only has 7 wins against a winning team. 7 wins in 10 years over a team that has finished with a winning record? How does that give any coach a reason to think he is worth $1.5 million (which is the current rumored amount he would receive in an extension)? I’m afraid it does not.
But let’s not stop there; let us go deeper into Mason’s conference report. We’ll do him a favor by only using his efforts from 2000-2005. Since then, the Gophers have a sub-.500 record (21-27), as well as a ho-hum 14-10 record at the Metrodome. What really should show that a coach is of quality or not is a combination of two things, the first is his record on the road, and the accumulation of statement games. The Gophers record from the same 2000-05 time frame is a grizzly 7-17 away from the Dome, while the Gophers have no examples of games that have given the country reason to take notice. (Please note that I do not include the victory over then 2nd ranked and undefeated Penn State in 1999 because that game was a game that turned our program into what it is today. Since then, Mason has nothing to show as far as becoming one of the elite teams within the Big Ten).
I can’t say that Mason hasn’t done a wonderful job turning around this program, because he has. I can also say that the U boasts the best running attack in the country for the 2nd straight year. We have had three straight seasons with two backs gaining 1,000 yards, which is a NCAA first. We are also going to our 5th bowl game in 6 years. Finally, we have the best offensive line in the country year-in and year-out. However with that said, you would be hard pressed to ignore the stats provided as a team. Mason is a horrible game coach, who loses track of the game clock, does not get his team ready for games on the road, and who has not gotten our school in the upper echelon of the Big Ten.
Now, what do we do? Do we give Mason money he doesn’t deserve? If the answer is no, then the only question I have for you that I have yet to answer is who do we get to replace him? Mike Tice might be available, but on the list of quality candidates, there aren’t any to speak of. Mason did a good job by moving David Lockwood to the defensive coordinator, and the defense is a few guys away from becoming a strong unit. The offense is a quarterback away from being the class of the conference, and we continue to churn out offensive linemen and running backs like no other school in the nation. When everything is taken into consideration, whether you like it or not, Joel Maturi, the University’s Athletic Director should give Mason an extension, and continue on for a few more years to see whether or not this program can turn the corner. Besides, it’s not like we wouldn’t be able to conduct a search for a new coach later on when the benefit of recruiting with a new stadium and a load of school pride are available.
While Matt Anderson’s column Tuesday stole my thunder about not giving Gophers football coach, Glenn Mason, a contract extension following this season, after discussing this debate with a professor of mine, I cannot help but think that the University (unfortunately) just might be better off keeping him. Make no mistake, I’d like to see the Gophers head in a different direction than where the program is at, however, the fact remains that Mason must stay because of one question, “who else is out there?”
What are the facts regarding Mason? In The 10 years he has been at Minnesota he has 58 wins. He turned a horrible program into a perennial bowl team, and in those bowl games he has a 5-2 record. Even with such a turnaround in arguably the country’s toughest conference, it remains undeniable that the U has stagnated in its attempts to get over the hump, and become one of the premier teams in the conference.
When one looks at how competitive a team has been, the best way I have devised to show that is with a quick system of using quality wins. Quality wins for the intent of this exercise is any win over a .500 team, and of his 58 wins, Mason only has 7 wins against a winning team. 7 wins in 10 years over a team that has finished with a winning record? How does that give any coach a reason to think he is worth $1.5 million (which is the current rumored amount he would receive in an extension)? I’m afraid it does not.
But let’s not stop there; let us go deeper into Mason’s conference report. We’ll do him a favor by only using his efforts from 2000-2005. Since then, the Gophers have a sub-.500 record (21-27), as well as a ho-hum 14-10 record at the Metrodome. What really should show that a coach is of quality or not is a combination of two things, the first is his record on the road, and the accumulation of statement games. The Gophers record from the same 2000-05 time frame is a grizzly 7-17 away from the Dome, while the Gophers have no examples of games that have given the country reason to take notice. (Please note that I do not include the victory over then 2nd ranked and undefeated Penn State in 1999 because that game was a game that turned our program into what it is today. Since then, Mason has nothing to show as far as becoming one of the elite teams within the Big Ten).
I can’t say that Mason hasn’t done a wonderful job turning around this program, because he has. I can also say that the U boasts the best running attack in the country for the 2nd straight year. We have had three straight seasons with two backs gaining 1,000 yards, which is a NCAA first. We are also going to our 5th bowl game in 6 years. Finally, we have the best offensive line in the country year-in and year-out. However with that said, you would be hard pressed to ignore the stats provided as a team. Mason is a horrible game coach, who loses track of the game clock, does not get his team ready for games on the road, and who has not gotten our school in the upper echelon of the Big Ten.
Now, what do we do? Do we give Mason money he doesn’t deserve? If the answer is no, then the only question I have for you that I have yet to answer is who do we get to replace him? Mike Tice might be available, but on the list of quality candidates, there aren’t any to speak of. Mason did a good job by moving David Lockwood to the defensive coordinator, and the defense is a few guys away from becoming a strong unit. The offense is a quarterback away from being the class of the conference, and we continue to churn out offensive linemen and running backs like no other school in the nation. When everything is taken into consideration, whether you like it or not, Joel Maturi, the University’s Athletic Director should give Mason an extension, and continue on for a few more years to see whether or not this program can turn the corner. Besides, it’s not like we wouldn’t be able to conduct a search for a new coach later on when the benefit of recruiting with a new stadium and a load of school pride are available.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
The Second City is Finally First!
After all of the struggles, after all of the heartbreaks in 1984 (Cubs lose 3 straight to San Diego, after being 1 game away from the World Series), 1989 (Cubs get swept by San Francisco with a team of future Hall of Famers, Maddox, Palmerio, Sandberg, and Grace[soon]), 2000 (White Sox get swept by a wild card Seattle team, hitting only .185 after scoring tons of runs all year long), and who can forget 2003 (Cubs lose game 6 and 7 AT HOME with Mark Prior and Kerry Wood pitching to Florida.....BARTMAN!)
....AND THAT IS JUST IN MY LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!
Sure, it's my town, but part of what makes Chicago the best sports town in the world is that through it all we still stuck with our bunch of losers. Sure the White Sox don't out draw the Cubs, but that's what happens when over and over management doesn't give fans hope that they want to compete. The Sox not only competed all year long (never relenquishing first place), but who knew (no one) that the Sox would be able to do what they did with a marginal line-up, and a crew of pitching cast offs?
Before this season, everyone on the starting pitching staff had questions....
-Contreas, can he regain his form? (All he did was be the best pitcher in the 2nd half of the season)
-Burhle, is he really a star? Can he put together everything at one time?
-Garland, is this his last year in Chicago? (All he did was pitch under the radar all year, and was the best pitcher in the first half of the season).
-Hernandez, what happened to this guy?
-Garcia, a workhorse, but can he return to the dominating-self that he was in Seattle?
The Sox in the off-season got rid of Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Less, for a speedster (Podsednik), and a no-name reliever (Ordonoez was let go). The Cubs whined about not being able to replace the offense from losing Sosa and Alou, and what did the Sox do- go out and play (and...um...oh yeah- WIN!).
I rooted for the White Sox, because whether or not some like to admit it, they represent the city of Chicago. I am a Cubs fan, but the only Twins games I go to are when they play the Sox (I went to two Sox/Twins games this year). I couldn't be happier for a team that never got the publicity that the North Siders got, that New York or Boston got. Now...what happens from here?
-The White Sox need to show they are a changed franchise and pony up the money to re-sign Konerko, or go out and find a replacement (Carlos Delgado?).
-The Cubs, who will always have thier fans, need to spend on quality free agents. This year they aren't paying Sammy Sosa off, so they will have a lot more room in which to work, but as I've said, the best thing for Cubdom would be for the Sox to win first...
Either the Cubs move to win NOW(!) or trust me- the Cubs will fall off the map. I'm not saying the North Side faithful will leave, but certainly after the forgotten Sox have taken home a title (um...Dear Tribune Co., since you won last in 1908, your South Side rivals have one TWO titles!!).
-The Sox need to not only worry about first base, but they need to worry about finding a power hitter to take the place of Frank Thomas (immagine this team with Thomas in that lineup!!)
Let's enjoy this- hell I know I will! I'm heading to Chicago on Saturday, and I will come back with a few trinkets proving that this has not been a dream. Cubs fans rejoice! Sox fans rejoice! Chicago rejoice! It's been a long, long time, and now- it is us who everyone is looking up at- however I wonder if in a city of broad shoulders if anyone can see how high our heads are titled this morning.
....AND THAT IS JUST IN MY LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!
Sure, it's my town, but part of what makes Chicago the best sports town in the world is that through it all we still stuck with our bunch of losers. Sure the White Sox don't out draw the Cubs, but that's what happens when over and over management doesn't give fans hope that they want to compete. The Sox not only competed all year long (never relenquishing first place), but who knew (no one) that the Sox would be able to do what they did with a marginal line-up, and a crew of pitching cast offs?
Before this season, everyone on the starting pitching staff had questions....
-Contreas, can he regain his form? (All he did was be the best pitcher in the 2nd half of the season)
-Burhle, is he really a star? Can he put together everything at one time?
-Garland, is this his last year in Chicago? (All he did was pitch under the radar all year, and was the best pitcher in the first half of the season).
-Hernandez, what happened to this guy?
-Garcia, a workhorse, but can he return to the dominating-self that he was in Seattle?
The Sox in the off-season got rid of Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Less, for a speedster (Podsednik), and a no-name reliever (Ordonoez was let go). The Cubs whined about not being able to replace the offense from losing Sosa and Alou, and what did the Sox do- go out and play (and...um...oh yeah- WIN!).
I rooted for the White Sox, because whether or not some like to admit it, they represent the city of Chicago. I am a Cubs fan, but the only Twins games I go to are when they play the Sox (I went to two Sox/Twins games this year). I couldn't be happier for a team that never got the publicity that the North Siders got, that New York or Boston got. Now...what happens from here?
-The White Sox need to show they are a changed franchise and pony up the money to re-sign Konerko, or go out and find a replacement (Carlos Delgado?).
-The Cubs, who will always have thier fans, need to spend on quality free agents. This year they aren't paying Sammy Sosa off, so they will have a lot more room in which to work, but as I've said, the best thing for Cubdom would be for the Sox to win first...
Either the Cubs move to win NOW(!) or trust me- the Cubs will fall off the map. I'm not saying the North Side faithful will leave, but certainly after the forgotten Sox have taken home a title (um...Dear Tribune Co., since you won last in 1908, your South Side rivals have one TWO titles!!).
-The Sox need to not only worry about first base, but they need to worry about finding a power hitter to take the place of Frank Thomas (immagine this team with Thomas in that lineup!!)
Let's enjoy this- hell I know I will! I'm heading to Chicago on Saturday, and I will come back with a few trinkets proving that this has not been a dream. Cubs fans rejoice! Sox fans rejoice! Chicago rejoice! It's been a long, long time, and now- it is us who everyone is looking up at- however I wonder if in a city of broad shoulders if anyone can see how high our heads are titled this morning.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
School....interships
Argh....I'm sooooooo far behind the curve y'all. I'm 23, with no assertainable goals besides, "finding a job that makes me money." The more and more that time goes by, I'm finally realizing what it means to be in college with course work, realizing that the "real world" isn't so far off, and everything else (I think it's called life) comes in between all of that.
That being said, I'm just on top of the world right now! Fact is that I was just naive to any timelines of what I was supposed to be doing (except for graduating- I've known that for some time now), but now that I know, I'm filled with a lot of gusto to get done what I need to. Step 1 is finally (FINALLY!!) getting a resume put together. My Marketing prof. is helping me regarding that. Another thing to do is to set some sort of time table for getting an intership, which (and whether it's wishful thinking or not, November 1st is the date I'd like to have something secured) is where I'd like to inquire for some help if at all possible.
Now my major is Recration and Leisure Studies, with an emphasis in Commercialism...however I'm really interested in the Sports Business enterprise. That being said, I'm looking for something to do with business in general (i.e. marketing, management). If any of you loyal readers happen to have any contacts in the cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Milwaukee, or Los Angeles who might have some openings for this summer, I would be more than thankful if once I get this resume finished if you might be able to pass it on thier way. It sounds like I have some networks in place, but I'd like to extend that net as far as I can.
I'm not desprately looking per se, but what I am doing is realizing what time it is, and that's time for me to become an adult (whether or not I only have those 4 chest hairs)....it's getting to be that time folks, so I look to you- my friends and family for your help..... :)
Other than that, I'm going to the Twins/White Sox game Saturday, and possible the Gophers next victory (vs. FAU) following the baseball game. Best bet to get ahold of me is to just call the cell.
UG- You're more of a help then you'll ever know. You're in my heart and always in my prayers, I can't thank you enough.
That being said, I'm just on top of the world right now! Fact is that I was just naive to any timelines of what I was supposed to be doing (except for graduating- I've known that for some time now), but now that I know, I'm filled with a lot of gusto to get done what I need to. Step 1 is finally (FINALLY!!) getting a resume put together. My Marketing prof. is helping me regarding that. Another thing to do is to set some sort of time table for getting an intership, which (and whether it's wishful thinking or not, November 1st is the date I'd like to have something secured) is where I'd like to inquire for some help if at all possible.
Now my major is Recration and Leisure Studies, with an emphasis in Commercialism...however I'm really interested in the Sports Business enterprise. That being said, I'm looking for something to do with business in general (i.e. marketing, management). If any of you loyal readers happen to have any contacts in the cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Milwaukee, or Los Angeles who might have some openings for this summer, I would be more than thankful if once I get this resume finished if you might be able to pass it on thier way. It sounds like I have some networks in place, but I'd like to extend that net as far as I can.
I'm not desprately looking per se, but what I am doing is realizing what time it is, and that's time for me to become an adult (whether or not I only have those 4 chest hairs)....it's getting to be that time folks, so I look to you- my friends and family for your help..... :)
Other than that, I'm going to the Twins/White Sox game Saturday, and possible the Gophers next victory (vs. FAU) following the baseball game. Best bet to get ahold of me is to just call the cell.
UG- You're more of a help then you'll ever know. You're in my heart and always in my prayers, I can't thank you enough.
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