Tonight's Saints-Falcons matchup is probably one of the best TNF games all year. New Orleans is making a push for the playoff in what has been an extraordinary season for them, while Atlanta is clinging to its no. 1 seed in the NFC by the skin of their teeth. Should be an interesting game, and I predict, high-scoring.
New Orleans
@ Atlanta
Pick: New Orleans +3.5
torsdag 29. november 2012
onsdag 28. november 2012
Addicted to that rush
Hi my name is Eddie and I'm and addict.
Quite a revelatory statement, and one that opened my eyes a little bit. Contrary to popular belief (and to the great relief of my mother) I am not an alcoholic. I am not a drug addict. However, I am addicted to social media.
What? I shaved for this? you might say. Social media addiction? Sounds fucking boring and not real and just a way for you to explain why you waste so much time on Facebook. And maybe it is. I think I spend too much time on Facebook (and to some extent, Twitter, although that platform is of greater use to me these days). And even when I am aware of this, I still go on Facebook virtually every time I am on a computer (unless I'm really pressed for time and just printing that one article for class).
That has to classify as an addiction, right?
This led me to another thought. Are there any non-addicts left in our society? And again, we are talking about mundane things. I know my dad is addicted to coffee, along with a large percentage of the population. My mom might be addicted to exercise. They are both addicted to each other. My roommate is addicted to his videogame. I have a few friends who are addicted to nicotine. I have several friends who are addicted to chocolate. I know people who are addicted to certain types of food, be they avocadoes, mussels or calamari.
Current research has shown that going to AA meetings is itself an addiction in some people on par with alcoholism. Obviously, less liver damage, but you get the idea. Isn't this a bit alarming? That addicts, instead of getting cured, simply swap one addiction for something else? Or is this a result of our society where everything is easy to get and nothing easy to get rid of?
I'm not an expert on this, not at all. Addictions are widespread, and as I said, often we are addicted to mundane things. On the other hand, part of me can't help but think that any addiction is bad for you, be it cocaine or cheddar cheese.
Quite a revelatory statement, and one that opened my eyes a little bit. Contrary to popular belief (and to the great relief of my mother) I am not an alcoholic. I am not a drug addict. However, I am addicted to social media.
What? I shaved for this? you might say. Social media addiction? Sounds fucking boring and not real and just a way for you to explain why you waste so much time on Facebook. And maybe it is. I think I spend too much time on Facebook (and to some extent, Twitter, although that platform is of greater use to me these days). And even when I am aware of this, I still go on Facebook virtually every time I am on a computer (unless I'm really pressed for time and just printing that one article for class).
That has to classify as an addiction, right?
This led me to another thought. Are there any non-addicts left in our society? And again, we are talking about mundane things. I know my dad is addicted to coffee, along with a large percentage of the population. My mom might be addicted to exercise. They are both addicted to each other. My roommate is addicted to his videogame. I have a few friends who are addicted to nicotine. I have several friends who are addicted to chocolate. I know people who are addicted to certain types of food, be they avocadoes, mussels or calamari.
Current research has shown that going to AA meetings is itself an addiction in some people on par with alcoholism. Obviously, less liver damage, but you get the idea. Isn't this a bit alarming? That addicts, instead of getting cured, simply swap one addiction for something else? Or is this a result of our society where everything is easy to get and nothing easy to get rid of?
I'm not an expert on this, not at all. Addictions are widespread, and as I said, often we are addicted to mundane things. On the other hand, part of me can't help but think that any addiction is bad for you, be it cocaine or cheddar cheese.
søndag 25. november 2012
LATE!
Cincinnati -7.5
Cleveland +1.0
Indianapolis -2.0
Denver -10.5
Jacksonville +3.5
Minnesota +6.0
Atlanta -1.0
Seattle -3.0
Baltimore -1.0
New Orleans +2.5
St. Louis +1.0
New York -3.0
Philadelphia +3.0
Cleveland +1.0
Indianapolis -2.0
Denver -10.5
Jacksonville +3.5
Minnesota +6.0
Atlanta -1.0
Seattle -3.0
Baltimore -1.0
New Orleans +2.5
St. Louis +1.0
New York -3.0
Philadelphia +3.0
torsdag 22. november 2012
Thanksgiving football
One of the things that I am thankful for.
Houston
@ Detroit
Pick: Houston -3.0
Washington
@ Dallas
Pick: Washington +3.5
Houston
@ Detroit
Pick: Houston -3.0
Washington
@ Dallas
Pick: Washington +3.5
søndag 18. november 2012
Week 11 picks
From San Francisco! I don't know if that helps at all. Also, happy 55 to both of my parents. I feel like that's my best skill in life. Choosing parents...
Atlanta -9.5
Rebound game
Tampa Bay -1.0
Dallas -7.5
Green Bay -3.5
Houston -15.0
Cincinnati -3.5
New York +3.0
Washington -3.5
New Orleans -4.5
San Diego +7.5
Baltimore -3.0
San Francisco -7.0
Atlanta -9.5
Rebound game
Tampa Bay -1.0
Dallas -7.5
Green Bay -3.5
Houston -15.0
Cincinnati -3.5
New York +3.0
Washington -3.5
New Orleans -4.5
San Diego +7.5
Baltimore -3.0
San Francisco -7.0
søndag 11. november 2012
Week 10 picks
Oakland
@ Baltimore
Pick: Baltimore -8.0
Denver
@ Carolina
Pick: Denver -3.5
New York
@ Cincinnati
Pick: New York -4.0
Tennessee
@ Miami
Pick: Tennessee +6.0
Detroit
@ Minnesota
Pick: Minnesota +2.0
Atlanta
@ New Orleans
Pick: Atlanta -2.0
San Diego
@ Tampa Bay
Pick: Tampa Bay -3.0
New York
@ Seattle
Pick: Seattle -6.5
Dallas
@ Philadelphia
Pick: Dallas -1.0
St. Louis
@ San Francisco
Pick: San Francisco -11.0
Houston
@ Chicago
Pick: Chicago -1.0
Kansas City
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -12.0
And since I'm picking from outside of Gillette Stadium, you'll have to wait until later for my updates. Later bitches!
@ Baltimore
Pick: Baltimore -8.0
Denver
@ Carolina
Pick: Denver -3.5
New York
@ Cincinnati
Pick: New York -4.0
Tennessee
@ Miami
Pick: Tennessee +6.0
Detroit
@ Minnesota
Pick: Minnesota +2.0
Atlanta
@ New Orleans
Pick: Atlanta -2.0
San Diego
@ Tampa Bay
Pick: Tampa Bay -3.0
New York
@ Seattle
Pick: Seattle -6.5
Dallas
@ Philadelphia
Pick: Dallas -1.0
St. Louis
@ San Francisco
Pick: San Francisco -11.0
Houston
@ Chicago
Pick: Chicago -1.0
Kansas City
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -12.0
And since I'm picking from outside of Gillette Stadium, you'll have to wait until later for my updates. Later bitches!
torsdag 8. november 2012
Luck! Gabbert! Whatever!
Things are back to normal here, except for the part where my window is letting cold air through like it's the US-Mexico border.
Indianapolis
@ Jacksonville
Pick: Indianapolis -3.0
Indianapolis
@ Jacksonville
Pick: Indianapolis -3.0
onsdag 7. november 2012
Indecision 2012
Considering my status as the worst blogger in the world (albeit quite eloquent) this should be a pleasant surprise to all of you. But I feel this is a moment that requires some analysis nonetheless.
At approximately 23.10 local time (Eastern seaboard, United States), Barack Hussein Obama was declared the winner of the 2012 election and effectively elected for his second term as president of the United States. This comes after years of campaigning and millions (billions, really) of dollars spent in advertising and general campaign funds.
What does this mean? For starters, it means stability. Obama is able to continue his policy from his first term and make sure that his legislation finds a foothold. It means that his foreign policy carries weight. It means that his job programs and road to recovery can continue. But most importantly, it means that this country is on a road to a more equal future.
For all practical purposes, the United States is about as religious as Iran, Pakistan or Israel (exaggerations, yes, but those who know the circumstances will know what I am talking about). It seems unfortunate that US citizens still believe they are gods favorite people (Jim Jefferies is an authority on explaining this, but be warned: he's quite crude in his presentation). Two things that Obama has understood: the constitution is not written with the bible in mind, it is written with humans and citizens in mind. We believe these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal. Doesn't matter if that person likes to have sex with other men or if he's black or native american or doens't own a fucking pick-up. EQUAL. That's it. And the fact that government isn't there to restrict people's right, merely to guide them. If people who are in love aren't allowed to marry simply because they are of the same sex, that's government intevention to the point where mr. Hamilton would roll in his grave.
There is a storm approaching, gentlemen. But it is not a malevolent one. It is one of openness, tolerance and increased civil liberties for ALL people, men and women. It is not about intrusive vaginal ultrasounds or legitimate rape. It is about freedom. It is about liberty. It is about not denying humans their rights granted them through the constitution.
In the words of Gerry Bertier; "Sometimes you just have to roll with it and see what happens."
This is exactly what the Obama campaign is about. Yes, the economic recovery is not even close to where we wanted it to be. Yes, there are foreign policy threats to the country, and the world. But if a nation cannot rally, cannot support the simplest of liberties and rights for its people, then how can they boost economic performance or be a international power?
The Republican party has shot itself in the leg several times this election season with comments about women and rape. Such attitudes (they are all widely available on youtube: keywords include Mourdock and Todd Akin) show a contempt for other human beings and a negative attitude towards half of the population. And, only in America would these gentlemen still be in politics.
Obama might not be the greatest president so far in American history. He might not be in the top ten 100 years from now. But he represents a new breed of political leader: one that champions equality and fairness, rights and liberties for all. This election was never about taxation. It was about the worth of human beings. And President Obama showed himself as a worthy protector of those less fortunate in American society, be it from economic or personal or social issues. That's what matters. Because without the people, there will never be a nation.
At approximately 23.10 local time (Eastern seaboard, United States), Barack Hussein Obama was declared the winner of the 2012 election and effectively elected for his second term as president of the United States. This comes after years of campaigning and millions (billions, really) of dollars spent in advertising and general campaign funds.
What does this mean? For starters, it means stability. Obama is able to continue his policy from his first term and make sure that his legislation finds a foothold. It means that his foreign policy carries weight. It means that his job programs and road to recovery can continue. But most importantly, it means that this country is on a road to a more equal future.
For all practical purposes, the United States is about as religious as Iran, Pakistan or Israel (exaggerations, yes, but those who know the circumstances will know what I am talking about). It seems unfortunate that US citizens still believe they are gods favorite people (Jim Jefferies is an authority on explaining this, but be warned: he's quite crude in his presentation). Two things that Obama has understood: the constitution is not written with the bible in mind, it is written with humans and citizens in mind. We believe these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal. Doesn't matter if that person likes to have sex with other men or if he's black or native american or doens't own a fucking pick-up. EQUAL. That's it. And the fact that government isn't there to restrict people's right, merely to guide them. If people who are in love aren't allowed to marry simply because they are of the same sex, that's government intevention to the point where mr. Hamilton would roll in his grave.
There is a storm approaching, gentlemen. But it is not a malevolent one. It is one of openness, tolerance and increased civil liberties for ALL people, men and women. It is not about intrusive vaginal ultrasounds or legitimate rape. It is about freedom. It is about liberty. It is about not denying humans their rights granted them through the constitution.
In the words of Gerry Bertier; "Sometimes you just have to roll with it and see what happens."
This is exactly what the Obama campaign is about. Yes, the economic recovery is not even close to where we wanted it to be. Yes, there are foreign policy threats to the country, and the world. But if a nation cannot rally, cannot support the simplest of liberties and rights for its people, then how can they boost economic performance or be a international power?
The Republican party has shot itself in the leg several times this election season with comments about women and rape. Such attitudes (they are all widely available on youtube: keywords include Mourdock and Todd Akin) show a contempt for other human beings and a negative attitude towards half of the population. And, only in America would these gentlemen still be in politics.
Obama might not be the greatest president so far in American history. He might not be in the top ten 100 years from now. But he represents a new breed of political leader: one that champions equality and fairness, rights and liberties for all. This election was never about taxation. It was about the worth of human beings. And President Obama showed himself as a worthy protector of those less fortunate in American society, be it from economic or personal or social issues. That's what matters. Because without the people, there will never be a nation.
lørdag 3. november 2012
Week 9 picks
Denver
@ Cincinncati
Pick: Denver -3.5
Baltimore
@ Cleveland
Pick: Baltimore -3.5
Arizona
@ Green Bay
Pick: Arizona +11.0
Buffalo
@ Houston
Pick: Houston -10.0
Miami
@ Indianapolis
Pick: Miami -2.5
Detroit
@ Jacksonville
Pick: Detroit -4.5
Chicago
@ Tennessee
Pick: Chicago -3.5
Who's a hot NFC team right now? Da Bears.
Carolina
@ Washington
Pick: Carolina +3.5
Tampa Bay
@ Oakland
Pick: Tampa Bay +1.0
Minnesota
@ Seattle
Pick: Minnesota +5.0
Pittsburgh
@ New York
Pick: New York -3.5
Dallas
@ Atlanta
Pick: Atlanta -4.0
Philadelphia
@ New Orleans
Pick: New Orleans -3.5
This was a toss-up for me. I have no idea how this will play out.
Bye: New England, New York, St. Louis, San Francisco
Last week: 5-8
(Week 7 I went fucking 7-3-2!)
Season: 42-60-4
@ Cincinncati
Pick: Denver -3.5
Baltimore
@ Cleveland
Pick: Baltimore -3.5
Arizona
@ Green Bay
Pick: Arizona +11.0
Buffalo
@ Houston
Pick: Houston -10.0
Miami
@ Indianapolis
Pick: Miami -2.5
Detroit
@ Jacksonville
Pick: Detroit -4.5
Chicago
@ Tennessee
Pick: Chicago -3.5
Who's a hot NFC team right now? Da Bears.
Carolina
@ Washington
Pick: Carolina +3.5
Tampa Bay
@ Oakland
Pick: Tampa Bay +1.0
Minnesota
@ Seattle
Pick: Minnesota +5.0
Pittsburgh
@ New York
Pick: New York -3.5
Dallas
@ Atlanta
Pick: Atlanta -4.0
Philadelphia
@ New Orleans
Pick: New Orleans -3.5
This was a toss-up for me. I have no idea how this will play out.
Bye: New England, New York, St. Louis, San Francisco
Last week: 5-8
(Week 7 I went fucking 7-3-2!)
Season: 42-60-4
torsdag 1. november 2012
And things
I promise I will catch up this weekend. I PROMISE!
In other news, Sandy really didn't give us all that we bargained for up here, merely some big wind and lots of water/rain. If you are a religious person please keep my friends and family in CT, NY, NJ and the District in your prayers as I know some of them were hit a lot harder.
On top of this, election day is only five days from now, and if you, like me, have foreign friends then your facebook and twitter is all about political posts. I know, it sucks. Rest assured, I think Obama will get reelected, and the latest job numbers released today are quite positive. Always good for a sitting CIC.
Tonight, what might be the worst TNF game of the season so far:
Kansas City
@ San Diego
Pick: San Diego -7.5
Because if they do not win this one handsomely, we might start thinking about saying 'bye-bye' to Norv Turner.
In other news, Sandy really didn't give us all that we bargained for up here, merely some big wind and lots of water/rain. If you are a religious person please keep my friends and family in CT, NY, NJ and the District in your prayers as I know some of them were hit a lot harder.
On top of this, election day is only five days from now, and if you, like me, have foreign friends then your facebook and twitter is all about political posts. I know, it sucks. Rest assured, I think Obama will get reelected, and the latest job numbers released today are quite positive. Always good for a sitting CIC.
Tonight, what might be the worst TNF game of the season so far:
Kansas City
@ San Diego
Pick: San Diego -7.5
Because if they do not win this one handsomely, we might start thinking about saying 'bye-bye' to Norv Turner.
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