Stuff about Documentaries

I love documentaries. They are always interesting...unless they aren't. Check out this new site that is coming out where you can stream documentaries for free:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/mediaNews/idUKN1640217320080717

i'm down

Stuff about the Wii

Check out the new games and features Nintendo is planning on releasing for the Wii. Some pretty cool interactive stuff. Gaming consoles in general are poised to be the killer app connecting the internet to the TV. Mark it zero.

Already this week Xbox announced you can download Netflix movies directly to your Xbox. It's about time.

http://www.paidcontent.org/entry/419-nintendo-wii-motion-feedback-to-improve-with-new-remote-accessory/

Stuff about Ian Curtis

My network of informants has uncovered this disturbing item: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/7486280.stm

If Blogger actually worked, i'd be able to make this a hyper link, but alas, it doesn't.

Anyway, it is sad that Ian Curtis's headstone was stolen. Who would steal a headstone? What would you do w/ it? That's messed up.

In other, more enlightening news, I'm going to check out the girls in bikinis at Sheep's Meadow today. holler.

Stuff about stuff

Check out this post on Gawker. Apparently the US is the most drugged out country in the world. This doesn't even count prescribed drugs which I'm sure the US leads in also:

http://gawker.com/tag/drugs/?i=397668&t=we-are-the-champions-of-drugs

Stuff about Arrested Development

I never found this show to be that funny, but I know some people who do, so this is for them:

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/06/jeffrey-tambor.html?xid=rss-hollywoodinsider-20080630-'Arrested%20Development'%20movie%20is%20on,%20says%20Jeffrey%20Tambor

They are making an Arrested Development movie.

Stuff about Nudity

Anyone down to check out Sandy Hook, NJ nudist beach? I'm out, but if you go, please take pictures and send it to our comments mailbox...you know the address.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/nyregion/30naked.html



By the way, I've quit my job to focus exclusively on this blog. Now that the cash is coming in, I need someone to help me w/ my couponing efforts, my telecommunications and internet infrastructure, and someone to generally push some paper around and make some suggestions (anyone know a consultant?). Feel free to apply in the comments section.

Stuff about Laos & Gen Vang Pao

This is one of the saddest stories I have seen, and another example of the terrible consequences of the CIA's efforts around the world at the expense of everyone else.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/11/magazine/11pao-t.html?scp=1&sq=vang+pao&st=nyt

Basically, the CIA armed the Hmong (a minority people in Laos) and enlisted them to fight the North Vietnamese and Laotian Communists in the 60s/70s during the Vietnam War. Of course, we weren't officially in Laos during those times but our "presence" and efforts resulted in Laos being the most bombed country in the history of the world (a stat that still stands). When the U.S. pulled out of SE Asia, we took some of the Hmong leaders (including Gen. Vang Pao) to the U.S. and left the rest of them to fend for themselves in the jungles, on the run from the victorious Communists.

Now, the U.S. government is prosecuting Gen. Vang Pao, 78, as a terrorist for allegedly trying to purchase arms to overthrow the Laotian government. Never mind that the evidence seems dubious and close to a set up. Even if it were true, he is only doing what we asked him to do 40 years ago. And now, our government is trying to put him in jail.

Stuff about the NY Rangers

This is a battle royale amongst two flea-brained idiots: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3452292

The NHL is threatening to kick the Rangers owners out of the league over their lawsuit. The Rangers want control of their website instead of league control.

I don't know who to root for in this clash. The only good thing that could come out of it is major embarrassment to James Dolan. that would be good.

Stuff about Spying

How does George Bush and this administration still have the political capital to bend and break laws at their will and force changes to the laws to allow for their illegal activities? Is there no one in Washington with a spine? It's amazing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/18/opinion/18wed1.html

Stuff about the Mets

I don't know where all of this last minute love for Willie Randolph is coming from in the press. Two weeks ago (and since last september really) the press was lambasting him. Firing him was the right thing to do last September. Giving him time to turn around was gracious. Willie never changed his style, never showed any emotion and didn't win. Good riddance. Yes firing the guy at 3am, after flying to LA the day before was a stupid and inexplicable move, but at the same time, if he got fired on Father's Day the day before, the press would have been all over the Met's for that too. Moral of the story, the press is a cheap whore that goes to bed w/ anyone who will help them get money. They don't care about anyone other than to sensationalize their achievements or problems. The true measure of Willie's performance is that he rarely got the most of his players. Look at the great managers (LaRussa, Cox, Torre, Pinella) and they always get their players to put up better years than they did elsewhere. Willie never did that. He didn't seem to inspire anyone.

Omar might be next, since he has performed only adequately. He has had some good acquisitions and signings and some stinkers. The true measure of his performance is that we still don't have any minor league talent at all. Yes he traded some for Johan, but those guys all sucked anyway.

Onwards and sideways!

Stuff about NYC

This is a great idea:
www.nysun.com/new-york/city-will-close-five-miles-of-manhattan-road/80058/

They should block off certain streets permanently and make them pedestrian only. Too many cars in NYC anyway.

Stuff about the US Open

I'm live blogging the US Open golf playoff since I have nothing else to do. Here we go:

Why is Tiger wearing red today? it isn't a Sunday. it throws off his whole concept. Red is for sunday's only. And while we're on it, it is a pretty cheeky concept to begin with. Who makes a rule that he wears the same color on Sunday's every tournament? That is random. Why red? why not green since he's playing for money?

Stuff About Elian Gonzalez

Anyone else find it funny that Elian Gonzalez has joined the young communists?

Again, links still don't work. what kind of crappy blog site is this?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080616/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cuba_elian_gonzalez;_ylt=Ar._t1Z0qS7ndxV5QtUmRVis0NUE

Stuff about my blog

I am overwhelmed by the response in letters and comments that people want more of this blog. i'm still sorting through all the email so I apologize if it takes a while for me to get back to you.

Let me say this though: I have decided to reopen this blog and continue to feed you insightful information about stuff.

If you have specific topics of interest, let me know.

Stuff about the NCAA Tournament Player Pool

This explains why Chris Lofton did so terribly for me in the player pool this year:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/luke_winn/05/28/chris.lofton/index.html

He had silently undergone treatment for testicular cancer before the season and clearly wasn't full strength all year.

Chris - I take back all of the nasty things I said about you during your 7pts/game tournament run. It killed my chances as you were my #1 draft choice, but now that I know the truth, I feel a little better. hope you do too.

Stuff about Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza retired today with a classy statement:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080520/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_piazza_retires;_ylt=At_mrSUfWtTICyY6I1sFk26s0NUE

Even though I know people who think Mike Lieberthal was a better catcher than Piazza was, Piazza will always be #1 in my book. Aside from Keith Hernandez, he is my favorite Met of all time. The guy could hit bombs to all parts of the park. Here's hoping he goes into the Hall of Fame with a Mets cap on!!

As Mike says: "But I have to say that my time with the Mets wouldn't have been the same without the greatest fans in the world. One of the hardest moments of my career, was walking off the field at Shea Stadium and saying goodbye. My relationship with you made my time in New York the happiest of my career and for that, I will always be grateful."

Stuff about Bill O'Reilly

This is a classic interpretation of Bill O'Reilly's Inside Edition meltdown. Must view material even if you've seen the original.



Thanks to DW for the link.

Stuff about Investors

To my faithful readers, I am writing an open letter in seek of passive (or active) investors. We are looking to raise a Series A round (in the ballpark of $1MM) in order to expand our server capacity and infrastructure, as well as begin an advertising campaign designed at increasing unique visitors.

Please leave a comment in this section with your contact info and a member of our corporate strategy team will get back to you to discuss terms.

We at SYLS look forward to announcing a deal shortly which well help take our site to the next level (and off Blogspot where the links don't even work anymore)

--The management

Stuff about Gossip

My network of informants and social climbers has uncovered a juicy tidbit:

What 30+ celeb was recently diagnosed w/ Mono, only days after being caught making out w/ Lindsay Lohan at a corner table at the Chateau Marmont? My informant overheard Lindsay saying, "I can't resist his hair".

Let's hope that's all he caught from Lindsay!

Stuff about Fantasy EPL

The legendary season is over. I'm not one to brag (yes I am) but this was a season for the ages. Let's recap some of the accomplishments:

1) Finished in 32nd place overall out of ~1.6 million people
2) Was in the top 50 overall since December
3) Finished 1st overall in the U.S. (led the U.S. from December on)
4) Captured my second league title (Beckham and Eggs) with a dominating performance, winning by 171 points.
5) Captured first Gazza Premier League title by 209 points
6) Finished 3rd among Tottenham fans

My supporters even came up with a chant: "Are you Island FC in disguise?"