She finally quoted Karl Rove today. I called it months ago! :( Just drop out already! You are only benefiting the Republicans. But that is your new plan, isn't it. Stay in so Obama cannot run against the Republicans in Nov. Then you can try again in 2012 - the end of the world year... Especially if SHE wins then...
B!tch!
19 May, 2008
14 May, 2008
STUPID THINGS SAID :(
Stupid things get said when attempting to make a point which are not meant to be attacks or which bring up events that are long done and over.
When these things occur, all we can do is say, "I'm sorry." and throw ourselves on the mercy of the people to whom we've done these things.
All that I know is that I truely hope that the dumbass comments which have been said over these past few weeks do not perminately damage friendships with people whom I consider family...
I'm a moron, who cannot talk correctly and usually ends up saying things in ways in which they are not meant to be said. I'm the equivalent of the guy who uses a wrecking ball to kill one flea when writing.
PLEASE forgive me for the really stupid things that I said in the very poor writing style I in which I said them...
When these things occur, all we can do is say, "I'm sorry." and throw ourselves on the mercy of the people to whom we've done these things.
All that I know is that I truely hope that the dumbass comments which have been said over these past few weeks do not perminately damage friendships with people whom I consider family...
I'm a moron, who cannot talk correctly and usually ends up saying things in ways in which they are not meant to be said. I'm the equivalent of the guy who uses a wrecking ball to kill one flea when writing.
PLEASE forgive me for the really stupid things that I said in the very poor writing style I in which I said them...
06 May, 2008
NEW PET-PEEVE
I cannot stand it when pretentious companies or organizations write out their emails.
It should be:
JSchmo@BlahBlah.com
They Write:
JSchmo (at) BlahBlah (dot) com
If you cannot figure out what an email address is by now - than it will not help you to have it written out!!!!!
It should be:
JSchmo@BlahBlah.com
They Write:
JSchmo (at) BlahBlah (dot) com
If you cannot figure out what an email address is by now - than it will not help you to have it written out!!!!!
05 May, 2008
It's a well known fact there Normie - SkyDome
That's BJ (nice Pompodeur) and Domer (the SkyDome Mascot) in an ad from 1989 - I think that they're saying, "Drugs are bad, umm kayy."
Anyway...
1) All tickets for the first 30 days of the stadium also served as a metro pass allowing use of any masstransit to and from the stadium. (The three of us did not quite figure out how to utilize the masstransit but saw it in various areas - I think we didn't want to "Ride the Rocket!")
2) Sexual acts were seen from the stadium of people within the rooms - A couple was on the JumboTron during one of the first games engaging in "romantic activities." Another man was seen masturbating during a game and later told Sports Illustrated that he thought the glass was one-way. Therefore, people staying in those rooms since 1990 have had to sign a disclaimer that they will not engage in any activities that they would not engage in if they were sitting in the stadium when the shades are open.
3) It was one of the most expensive stadiums build C$570M. Which is scheduled to be easily surpassed by the new Yankee's stadium $800M; however, it could be argued that the SkyDome's price in 1984 if adjusted for inflation would be $1.2B today.
4) During 2004 the SkyDome became the last stadium in MLB to have Astro-Turf.
5) The roof weighs 11,000 tonnes and contains a volume of 56.5 million cubic feet. And the "Ceiling height" is 310 feet - or large enough for a 31 story building to fit snuggly under the closed dome.
6) The 11,000 tonne roof can be opened and closed in 20 minutes. 91% of the seats and 100% of the field are exposed when the roof is fully opened. More area was going to be covered; however, it was decided to allow the patrons of the hotel an opportunity to have outdoor dining under a partial roof.
7) The roof covers 8 acres.
8) The displays at the stadium are capable of 4.3 trillion colours. The main board is 110' by 33' (or the size of an 11 story building on its side). But the screens are only 2" thick. If a portion of the scoreboard or any of the other dispays were to be damaged during game play they could be replaced instantly.
9) 46 Completely filled hot air balloons (world record for an enclosed area) have been on the field at the same time.
10) One of only 2 "Western Hemisphere" stadiums to host Australian Rules Football on a full-sized field.
TORONTO!
YAY! My favorite city! Wish we could have stayed longer - so much to do in town and in surrounding Ontario! Some photos above - the top was closed :( so we didn't get the view of the CN tower ominously looming over our heads. The first pitch of the game is also above as well as a photo of the CN Tower from Room 403 of the Holiday INNNN...
FYI - Yonge Stree is the world's largest designated street - i.e. never changes its name. A mere 1,900.5 KM or for you old measuring method folks - 1,178.3 miles long.
Today is the 5th of May.
Problems with Today being celebrated as Cinco de Mayo and the issues people mistake for it...
1) IT IS NOT THE DATE OF MEXICAN INDEPENDANCE - September 16 is the date of that event.
2) The 5th of May is a rememberance of the first Mexican victory over the French (Emperor Maximilian I - enthrowned 10 April, 1864 - supported by Napoleon III) and it occured in the Mexican state of Puebla. On 5 May 1864, General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin lead the Mexican forces to victory.
3) It was a failed victory - it only delayed for less than a year the advance of the French to Mexico City. It would not be until 1867 that the French were defeated and the country returned to their own control. Too bad.
4) During the 1860s, Californians started celebrating the day as an opposition to the French rule in Mexico and a distraction to the American Civil War.
5) The day is virtually ignored in Mexico.
1) IT IS NOT THE DATE OF MEXICAN INDEPENDANCE - September 16 is the date of that event.
2) The 5th of May is a rememberance of the first Mexican victory over the French (Emperor Maximilian I - enthrowned 10 April, 1864 - supported by Napoleon III) and it occured in the Mexican state of Puebla. On 5 May 1864, General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin lead the Mexican forces to victory.
3) It was a failed victory - it only delayed for less than a year the advance of the French to Mexico City. It would not be until 1867 that the French were defeated and the country returned to their own control. Too bad.
4) During the 1860s, Californians started celebrating the day as an opposition to the French rule in Mexico and a distraction to the American Civil War.
5) The day is virtually ignored in Mexico.
Mom day idea...
First - REMEMBER SUNDAY IS MOM DAY...
Second - Sunday is also the 120th anniversary of Israel Berlin's birthday. Better known as Irving Berlin, he composed well over 3,000 songs. Many of which are still favorites and American icons today...
When asked about Berlin's place in American music, composer Jerome Kern (of Ol' Man River, The Way You Look Tonight, and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man fame) responded: "Irving Berlin has no place in American music - he is 'American music.'" Useless fact - Berlin could only play in the key of F# - not an easy key for anyone else to sing, compose, etc.; therefore, he had Steinway create several "transposing pianos" for him. These allowed a lever to change the key of the music being played to just about anyother key.
So this Sunday play some of Berlin's hits for your mother... She'll probably be surprised you know who he is!!!
Some of the more famous songs.
"White Christmas" - introduced in Holiday Inn (1942) song by Bing Crosby
"Blue Skies" - first song in a talkie (1926) - the Jazz Singer - song performed by Al Jolson
"Cheek to Cheek"
"God Bless America"
"Oh How I hate to Get up in the Morning" - Song by Berlin himself in "This is the Army" 1943
"Puttin' on the Ritz"
Second - Sunday is also the 120th anniversary of Israel Berlin's birthday. Better known as Irving Berlin, he composed well over 3,000 songs. Many of which are still favorites and American icons today...
When asked about Berlin's place in American music, composer Jerome Kern (of Ol' Man River, The Way You Look Tonight, and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man fame) responded: "Irving Berlin has no place in American music - he is 'American music.'" Useless fact - Berlin could only play in the key of F# - not an easy key for anyone else to sing, compose, etc.; therefore, he had Steinway create several "transposing pianos" for him. These allowed a lever to change the key of the music being played to just about anyother key.
So this Sunday play some of Berlin's hits for your mother... She'll probably be surprised you know who he is!!!
Some of the more famous songs.
"White Christmas" - introduced in Holiday Inn (1942) song by Bing Crosby
"Blue Skies" - first song in a talkie (1926) - the Jazz Singer - song performed by Al Jolson
"Cheek to Cheek"
"God Bless America"
"Oh How I hate to Get up in the Morning" - Song by Berlin himself in "This is the Army" 1943
"Puttin' on the Ritz"
Usless History - 100 years ago
DATE:
2 May, 1908
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game," by Albert vonTilzer and Jack Norworth, is registered for copyright on this day. The song about a girl who'd rather go to a ballgame than a show gets more play that summer in theaters - illustrated by glass lantern slides (high tech) - than in ballparks. However, when the fall Cubs / Giants pennant race gave the nation baseball fever, three recordings of the song hit the top ten. Now a staple of the seventh-inning stretch, "Ball Game" will be the FIRST SONG featured on a postage stame - planned for release June 2008.
- Smithsonian, May 2008
2 May, 1908
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game," by Albert vonTilzer and Jack Norworth, is registered for copyright on this day. The song about a girl who'd rather go to a ballgame than a show gets more play that summer in theaters - illustrated by glass lantern slides (high tech) - than in ballparks. However, when the fall Cubs / Giants pennant race gave the nation baseball fever, three recordings of the song hit the top ten. Now a staple of the seventh-inning stretch, "Ball Game" will be the FIRST SONG featured on a postage stame - planned for release June 2008.
- Smithsonian, May 2008
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