Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The British Accent
Among the coolest things about the original Star Wars Trilogy was the use of British actors. As a kid, a 2nd grade student, I thought George Lucas automatically felt like me. I mean an admirer of British media (The Prisoner, The Avengers, The Secret Agent, James Bond and lessly Doctor Who-although Tom Baker's voice is simple awesome.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
What a debious task it is to choose the next Leader Of The Free World. Is it not? Funny how similar yet different two eras can be. If only it where more like the early 90's. When the Original Bush was president. The condition of the economy was equally pathetic. Times were tough. A bona fide Recession. The country was unvolved in A War In The Gulf, albiet a stream's tickle compared to the raging ocean flood of today. But that's where the similarity ends.
Fresh-faced Bill Clinton was a tabloid king with women seemingly coming out of the woodwork claiming involvment, was a no-brainer। Fast forward to today. A fresh-faced Barrack Obama Vs. John McCain. Similar? Not quite. Obama's excess baggage is a bit more complex. Despite a member of the church, Obama denied he agreed with the Reverend's bizarre anti-Caussian beliefs. Or that this non-profit charlaton is building a multi-million dollar mansion Where you snoozing in the pew? Listening to your iPod? Perhaps PSP? Every week? If you really believe that, I have some swampland you can buy.
Flaunting the fact that he snorted cocaine? Perhaps he thinks it makes him all the more stronger to be this country's Drug Czar as well as it president. Then there's the business dealing with Antoin "Tony" Rezko. An individual on trial for exortion of a government official. I'd rather he have immoral female affairs, then illegal business affairs any day.
Then there's the veteran option. Or in this case the elderly one, John McCain. Sure he's a respected war hero, who valiantly served this country in the Vietnam War. Chilly and errie. Isn't it? McCain's Vietnam connection to it's Modern Day Successor. McCain insistance that they are not the same. I beg to differ. McCain has been quoted that he intends to commit to Iraq for a hundred years. A century? This senseless and needless escapade has already cost half a trillion. Men and materials which should be reserved for Real Emergencies. If the U.S. commits as McCain wishes. The American male will be an extinct as we know it. The youngest and healthest representatives long drafted, maimed or deceased. The government would be resorted to drafting woman? The nation finacially destroyed. Horrible vision of the future.
The good news is we can avert it. Cut our horrendous losses. Stop the bleeding. And begin to dig out of the massive financially hole that we're in. Like I said. Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. Good luck.
Fresh-faced Bill Clinton was a tabloid king with women seemingly coming out of the woodwork claiming involvment, was a no-brainer। Fast forward to today. A fresh-faced Barrack Obama Vs. John McCain. Similar? Not quite. Obama's excess baggage is a bit more complex. Despite a member of the church, Obama denied he agreed with the Reverend's bizarre anti-Caussian beliefs. Or that this non-profit charlaton is building a multi-million dollar mansion Where you snoozing in the pew? Listening to your iPod? Perhaps PSP? Every week? If you really believe that, I have some swampland you can buy.
Flaunting the fact that he snorted cocaine? Perhaps he thinks it makes him all the more stronger to be this country's Drug Czar as well as it president. Then there's the business dealing with Antoin "Tony" Rezko. An individual on trial for exortion of a government official. I'd rather he have immoral female affairs, then illegal business affairs any day.
Then there's the veteran option. Or in this case the elderly one, John McCain. Sure he's a respected war hero, who valiantly served this country in the Vietnam War. Chilly and errie. Isn't it? McCain's Vietnam connection to it's Modern Day Successor. McCain insistance that they are not the same. I beg to differ. McCain has been quoted that he intends to commit to Iraq for a hundred years. A century? This senseless and needless escapade has already cost half a trillion. Men and materials which should be reserved for Real Emergencies. If the U.S. commits as McCain wishes. The American male will be an extinct as we know it. The youngest and healthest representatives long drafted, maimed or deceased. The government would be resorted to drafting woman? The nation finacially destroyed. Horrible vision of the future.
The good news is we can avert it. Cut our horrendous losses. Stop the bleeding. And begin to dig out of the massive financially hole that we're in. Like I said. Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. Good luck.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Khabibulin's Future Lies in Ottawa
Now that team cancer Ray Emery is safely an ocean away, the Senators are looking to upgrade their goaltending. Martin Gerber was a Swiss League Superstar. Unfortunately, the talented netminder has yet to achieve that status in the NHL. Ottawa should turn their attention to Nikolai Khabibulin.
After the prepostrious signing of Cristbal Huet, it appears that Nikolai Khabibulin's days in the Windy City have indeed come to a close. The Russian netminder didn't excell in Chicago. But that's more of a reflection to the team rather than the individual. He's had his brief moments as a Blackhawk. But injuries, inconsistancy, and team immaturity have combined to undermine Khabibulin's stay in Chicago.
He's a Stanley Cup winner, whose most memorable moments have come in the postseason. In '96, he singlehandedly kept the Jets alive. Though bowing in six, Khabibulin bedeviled the Red Wings. A future playoff star had been born. He fulfilled that promise in 2004. With all due respect to Brad Richards who was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy, Khabibulin was the definative MVP. The Tampa Bay Lightning played a high-risk, wide-open style, often leaving Nikolai out to true. Make no misapprehension, Nikolai Khabibulin is the primary reason why classy Jerome Iginla doesn't have a championship ring on his finger.
The Ottawa Senators' dreadful second half left many unanswered questions. Some doubt whether this team was a contender at all. Relax naysayers. Though the team is nowhere near as talented as before, it still possesses a talented core. And a year without high expectations might be enough to let the team relax. There will be no ultrahot spotlight to wilt under this time. A top notch goaltender could bring Canada's Capital an elusive Stanley Cup.
Despite a healthy nine year hiatus between championships, Osgood proved this year that once a Stanley Cup winner. Always a Stanley Cup winner. If you have it in you to win it once, you can do it again. Sure GM Bryan Murray won't be thrilled at picking up the 6.5 million remaining on Khabibulin's contract. But it's worth the short-term gamble.
After the prepostrious signing of Cristbal Huet, it appears that Nikolai Khabibulin's days in the Windy City have indeed come to a close. The Russian netminder didn't excell in Chicago. But that's more of a reflection to the team rather than the individual. He's had his brief moments as a Blackhawk. But injuries, inconsistancy, and team immaturity have combined to undermine Khabibulin's stay in Chicago.
He's a Stanley Cup winner, whose most memorable moments have come in the postseason. In '96, he singlehandedly kept the Jets alive. Though bowing in six, Khabibulin bedeviled the Red Wings. A future playoff star had been born. He fulfilled that promise in 2004. With all due respect to Brad Richards who was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy, Khabibulin was the definative MVP. The Tampa Bay Lightning played a high-risk, wide-open style, often leaving Nikolai out to true. Make no misapprehension, Nikolai Khabibulin is the primary reason why classy Jerome Iginla doesn't have a championship ring on his finger.
The Ottawa Senators' dreadful second half left many unanswered questions. Some doubt whether this team was a contender at all. Relax naysayers. Though the team is nowhere near as talented as before, it still possesses a talented core. And a year without high expectations might be enough to let the team relax. There will be no ultrahot spotlight to wilt under this time. A top notch goaltender could bring Canada's Capital an elusive Stanley Cup.
Despite a healthy nine year hiatus between championships, Osgood proved this year that once a Stanley Cup winner. Always a Stanley Cup winner. If you have it in you to win it once, you can do it again. Sure GM Bryan Murray won't be thrilled at picking up the 6.5 million remaining on Khabibulin's contract. But it's worth the short-term gamble.
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