Some of the Most Reviled Men On Earth

According to the Miami Herald, six of the 9/11 masterminds are being held in isolation and have been assigned military lawyers in preparation for their trials next year.  “The focus in Guantánamo Bay these days is preparing for this summer’s first public appearances of the alleged architects of the worst attack on domestic America.”  They could all meet their attorneys as early as today. 

What should happen to Mohammed and his boys?  That’s easy, they should be killed, but it should have been done several years ago, after some mild torture.  What do you think Mark?  I don’t know how much attention this is going to get over the next few years, but it should be a hot topic.  And don’t worry, the ACLU has a presence down there so this will stay interesting.  They and most of the media will make sure the American justice system looks barbaric and ungodly. 

I suggest reading the article in the Miami Herald.  It gives straightforward information on the whole process.  I don’t know much about this paper, but I assume it’s liberal media.  I’m taking it at face value right now though. 

If you know more details about these hostages or their arraignments, let me know.  I ‘d like to know what P-diddy or Mark recommends happens to these towel heads.  And what’s going to happen when victims’ families see these guys? 

By the way, my luggage arrived in Birmingham this morning so hopefully I’ll get it tomorrow. 

I’m Here, But My Razor Is In Baltimore

Had a great weekend in DC with Rozlynn.  While there we saw Iron Man, which is my second favorite movie this year (just behind Rambo). 

Even though I hated to leave, I have this commitment called a job that I’m supposed to be at tomorrow, so fortunately (or unfortunately) I made the flight after passing everyone in the security line and running thru the airport with no shoes or belt.  I was the last one on the plane, but my bag never made it.  I even left my Kenny Mayne book at the ticket counter and some man found me in line (even though he was going to the other security line) and gave me the book.  I was impressed with his determination to give me what was mine and thanked him. 
It would have been nice if somehow they could let me know my bag didn’t make it, then I could have just stayed in DC with Roz another day.  The next flight doesn’t come in until tomorrow morning so I don’t know yet when I’ll get my belongings.  I can go one day with deodorant, right?  Oh well,  I still love Southwest Airlines. 

Advertising With Clouds

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I read about this company called SnowMasters in Lexington, AL, a few months ago in a local paper and now saw a story about them on Fox News.  They are creating all kinds of shapes and words that look like clouds for advertising.  The advertisements don’t seem large enough to cause a huge stir yet, but I look forward to seeing them in person because it’s very interesting.  I think this company could have a very bright future. 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351579,00.html

You’re Not From Around Here, Are You?

I heard this statement a lot when I lived out west and I’m sure many of you have heard this no matter where you’re from.  I am intriqued by accents and like to try to figure out where someone is from simply by how they talk.  I even notice differences in accents between Tuscaloosa and Fayette (where I work), or even Haleyville (where 9-1-1 began).

The link below will take you to a good test to determine where you’re from.  It has questions like: do the words ‘Don’ and ‘Dawn’ sound the same?  and, does the word ‘on’ rhyme with ‘dawn’ or ‘don’?  It was dead on with me being from the south.  Cheyenne, with you being from Nebraska, but having a little southern accent in there, I’m curious what it will say about you. 

http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_american_accent_do_you_have

Kenny Mayne–the Author; and The Famous Printer

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Recently I bought this book “An Incomplete & Inaccurate History of Sport” and the whole time I’m reading it only one thought comes to my mind: “if this guy can write a book and get it published, so can I.”  I like Kenny Mayne on SportsCenter and the book isn’t that bad (because I’m still reading it), but his sense of humor is the driest I’ve ever been around. 

He talks about all kinds of sports that don’t get much attention, like bowling, tackle football, badminton, horse racing, wiffle ball (personal favorite), Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham.. yada, yada.  It would be more entertaining if he would actually devote the chapter to what it’s called instead of going off on random rants.  One chapter is on Australian Rules Football, but he doesn’t mention this subject in the chapter, so I didn’t learn anything about it until the small chart at the end comparing it to American Football. 

He asks the question if Wayne Gretzky makes his children call him “the great one” since, after all, he is the great one.  I have a brother that would probably insist on that if that was his nickname. 

On a sad note, the printer that I couldn’t sell and was going to destroy and post the footage on here, was given away yesterday.  My neighbor asked me about it and he could put it to good use, so I got rid of it.  Oh well.  I had all kinds of good ideas for blowing it up.  At least I now know where to get the gun powder and fuse. 

Random Pictures

The first picture is at a Chinese take-out restaurant near my house.  Hopefully I’m not the only person that thinks it’s funny.  The second one was sent to me today by a friend.  You can’t help but laugh at it too.  If you don’t know who the two men are in the picture, you should probably watch a little more college football or ask someone who does. 

Congrats to the Jazz for finishing off the Rockets tonight.  I didn’t see how Harpring did, but I’m sure he had his share of rebounds. 

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The Best Week of Roger Clemens’ Career

Have you kept up with the accusations against Roger Clemens coming out this week?  First he had an affair with country singer Mindy McCready, and now he’s had an affair with an ex-wife of golfer John Daly.
If any of this is true, it’s going to make his denial of using steriods a whole lot harder to believe. 

What’s funny is when these two ladies were asked if they had an affair with him, neither denied it or claimed it was true.  They basically said they didn’t feel comfortable talking about it.  That’s suspicious.  I don’t want to get caught up in a lot of the details or rumors, but since it’s a legit sports story with one of the greatest pitchers of all time, I had to mention it.  I always liked him, but if he lied about the steroid thing (or ‘performance enhancers’), and has cheated on his wife and kids, I don’t care for him anymore.  

By the way, why did he testify before congress?  What business is it of theirs with what’s going on in sports?  That’s our tax money going to them worrying about things that’s none of their business.  I’d like them to focus on our country and economy.  The MLB can take care of drug issues within their organization. 

We need Jeffrey or Doug to comment on this since they are big baseball fans.

Speaking of John Daly, here is a funny video of him playing golf with no shirt or shoes. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6HXfA__e14

I went to the University of Alabama Golf Banquet last night at Coleman Coliseum.  It was a good event.  I didn’t realize how good our teams are and how quickly they have become national powers.  The men just won the SEC championship and are ranked #1 in the country, and have been most of the year.  And the women are ranked #9 in the country.  It was an inspirational meeting.  The food was good too.  I appreciate my neighbor, Becky, for taking me with her.