NYC is expensive

Confirming what we all know, this article provides an unscientific basis on why living in NYC is expensive.

White & Nerdy

Weird Al Yankovic is a genius:

Well Stated

"Democrats should go into another line of work if they can't retake the House in this climate of Republican misery." -- George Will

Outfoxed

It's common knowledge that the Fox News Channel is a conservative right wing propaganda machine. Their trademarked taglines "Fair & Balanced" and "We Report, You Decide" are as apropos as calling creationism a science.

The documentary, Outfoxed, reveals the truth behind Rupert Murdoch's mouthpiece.

Train Wreck

The Republicans have outdone themselves this time. Representative Mark Foley sent explicit emails to an underage page. Apparently, the Republican leadership knew about it a year ago and did nothing. Uh oh.

With this scandal, Iraq, the economy, failed foreign policies, illegal wire taps, and endless mischief, the Republicans should lose control of Congress. If not, the U.S. is in big trouble.

You Are A Fortunate Soul

Appreciate what you have.

RIP, Crocodile Hunter

Since 1992, his infectious enthusiasm provided hope that work and fun were one in the same. RIP, Steve Irwin.

Lust

I want one of these.

Recent Sports Quotes

"[Most Americans] don't know a peloton from an electron." [Link]

Yankees pitching coach Ron Guidry to Scott Proctor on the pitcher's concern about being traded, "You can always go back to [stinking], and then nobody'll want you." [Link]

The World Cup is Over

Although I am an avid sports fan, I can't seem to make myself enjoy the World Cup. I played soccer as a child, but never enjoyed watching it. To this day, the difference between a thrilling 0-0 tie and a boring one still eludes me. So I'm not upset that the World Cup concluded today, with Italy winning the title.

My biggest complaint about soccer is that the better team does not win an overwhelming percentage of the time. Too often, the match comes down to penalty kicks. And in this type of tie-breaking scenario, the goalie who guesses right more often than the other goalie can secure a victory for his team. Just ridiculous. At least in ice hockey, the goalie has a legitimate chance of stopping the puck.

While soccer sports tremendous athletes and a world-wide following, it's never going to replace football, baseball, or basketball in the US.