Java & Fish Wrap 08.18.08

Good morning everyone, welcome to the last week with football that doesn't count. Tonight is a big night for my brethren and I, the two most surprising teams from last season (Giants and Browns) face off against each other in Monday Night football. The funny thing about it is we do the exact same thing during the regular season, just in Cleveland instead of Jersey.

Of course the big news right now is that Bush's lil leader has resigned. I wonder who were going to decide to lead Pakistan, it may be Bush's last big decision.

You know you have to wonder about someone who would fatally shoot someone in front of his three children.

John McPOW apparently didn't abide by the rules set forth at the mega church debate. People still wonder how I could question McCain's integrity after, oh I don't know, proving he has none time and time again.

Sony is beginning to rebound a bit and start catching up on 360. I for one just wish all games were available for all platforms, this MGS4 only on PS3 thing BS.

So much for a boycott as Zoolander, Kung Fu Panda, Maverick and Iron Man teamed up to take down the Dark Knight from its number one slot.

Ellen DeGeneres continued to defy odds by Portia De Rossi this weekend in California. I must say, I never though Ellen was 50, she doesn't look it.

The withdrawal isn't the surprising part in this Russia and Georgia escapade. It's the fact that it is a French-brokered peace deal that is the surprising thing. Still taunting during the Olympics while you're country is at war is freakin awesome, love this Georgian.

This may not be a popular opinion, but I love watching tasers; and it makes my heart swell to see that in Houston they're not going anywhere anytime soon. The MAJORITY of the time when a taser is used is when the suspect is resisting arrest, so even if these folks were innocent of crimes they still resisted an officer, hence why they were tasered.

First you have the story of a woman surviving a 100 foot crash in her car. Then you come to find out, who saved them from a toasty death. I don't know about you, but this lady has my vote in November.

Now here's a gentlemen who should have thought things through before he acted out. You're a pro-sovereignty group and you've never been to the Palace? Really? Wow.

I know Obama just picked up some votes here in the greater Houston area.

I'm done with Nancy Pelosi as she has become everything people accused Hilary of being for all those years. I can't think of one substantial thing she promised to do or not do that she has kept. Oh yes, they came in like an out of control wildfire, for about three days and then it was back to the same old bullshit.

I cannot understand why the Olympics have this hatred for softball and baseball. The US may be dominate in Softball, but it isn't in baseball, teams qualify so why all the hubbub against a game that unifies much of the world?

Finally, I couldn't go to this, but Craig Biggio's number was retired across the street yesterday. I grew up a huge fan of Biggio, in my mind a sure fire hall of famer for his ability to play any position, and this is a great honor and well deserved. Congrats Mr. Biggio.

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Java & Fish Wrap 07.30.08

I want to say I don't know how it is possible that CityCat is getting more sleep then I am during the Bar exam, but then I did spend a good portion of the evening playing with Dreamweaver attempting to modify the look of LSWTF.com. It may be awhile coming as it has been some time since I've played with Dreamweaver. Keep a look out later today, I'll be coming out with a bunch of trades I would make if I were a good portion of ball clubs before tomorrow's deadline.

Though I find it laughable that some folks actually believed that China would allow the freedom of the internet during the Olympics, it should come as no surprise to find out that the IOC, one of the most corrupt bodies in the world, has worked a deal to block sites.

The best thing about this article is how the ICE lady tries to pass the buck on Congress. Ah just another example of one of Bush's departments playing politics when she knows full well Republicans have been blocking any legislation that included anything like that which would allow what she specifically attempts to put the blame on Democrats.

Even though he is a criminal, Senator Ted Stevens may weather this storm and still get reelected. This should not surprise anyone as the money he has brought in to Alaska more or less equals to bribery.

The Irish can never get a break, as Dewey can attest to, as Bennigans has filed for bankruptcy. But our economy is doing fine, right Dubya?

Go back to the bottle Amy Winehouse, you're no longer needed my dear. The first ever Bond duet is cool, Alicia Keys mixed with Jack White is just down right intriguing.

CityCat was photographed leaving day one of the Bar yesterday for this article. Needless to say her picture wasn't used, and thank god it wasn't, this person has a job working for a newspaper? I write more here on the daily links then the person wrote for that article.

All I can say about this is...uhhh are we searching calls all over mall parking lots now?

I cannot explain why an article about the FTC and food marketing is accompanied by a picture of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Someone please rescue this writer from whatever rock they have been living under. In a related note, when writing a quick note about the Mass repelling a 1913 marriage law a Canadian site used a picture from the Simpsons.

Four Democrats are urging the EPA Chief to resign over the continued politicalization by his hands in the EPA. Personally I think we should take the guy like him out back and beat him with a hose.

House issuing apology for slavery, no word as to when my people should expect an apology for Genocide.

Honestly, I think picutres like this would have helped Kerry in 2004.

Speaker Pelosi hopes her new book is more popular then Congress. Well, at least this book will have a spine.

Finally, Brett Favre has faxed his paperwork to the NFL offices to be reinstated. Personally I hope this leads to only one thing...Brett Favre as an Oakland Raider.

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