Here at Standardchuck's, we're all about wasting time. So, instead of doing a news post, a new listening post of the new Travis album, or writing about various neat issues like the role of femininity in modern American politics or the protests of the Iranian president, I'm just going to go off the cuff and hit on a few items that really don't deserve their own posts.
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Pick on me...I'm a man...I'm 40.
Oh, you've all seen it on ESPN or on youtube (if you haven't, check it out. I would link it but the work-agencia does not allow to open streaming media). Oklahoma State Mike Gundy went off on a journalist for attacking the starting quarterback with personal criticism. Now, this has apparently touched off some semblence of a debate.
The writer who was the object of Gundy's ire, a Jenni Carlson, fought back, claiming that her piece was accurate. Ok. Whatever.
Now this: The Association for Women in Sports Media said Monday night that Gundy handled the situation in an "unprofessional manner," and while he has a right to his opinion "his decision to air his objections in the form of a personal attack shows a lack of respect for all journalists."
Right. Here we go people, let me lay it all out for you. This was standard gamesmanship that the coach was playing against the media. He probably didn't want to talk about anything in particular with the game and, instead of taking the approach of addressing the stupid questions that sports reporters usually lob at sports figures, Gundy took the offensive, making himself the object of criticism and attention, giving his guys a breather from the unending 24 hour sports news cycle.
This is on par with the "go ahead and crown them" Dennis Green tirade or the "playoffs" Mora awesomeness. These are techniques to give the country something else to talk about and allowing the players to just play the games.
I do agree with Gundy, also, that sports reporters need to stop pinioning about the mental states of student athletes. Feel free to say what you want about the mental toughness of a professional player, but don't question the heart of a guy who's still just a student. Pick on a man...who's forty.
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Shivaree...this band has a woman who's voice is quite nice. Take a listen...http://staergetaleht.blogspot.com/2007/09/guilty-pleasures-for-humpday-shivaree.html
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Desegregation: sure the desegregation of the Little Rock Central high school was a momentous occasion in civil rights history. However, why aren't we looking at the on going segregation that comes from where we live? Housing in America continues to be predominantly segregated, which in turn leads to segregated schools, workplaces, churches, etc. Before we pat ourselves on the back, maybe we need to look at the institutionalized methods that keep white and black living in separate (and often, unequal) areas of the map.
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There's a reason why the legislative branch of the US government recently posted barely double digit approval ratings...they waste time. The House has decided to go all nineties on us with a panel inquiry into Hip Hop. Wow...seriously, take a look at what's happening on CBS's violence against women crime procedural hours. How about sexism that's routinely displayed with abandon by our youth on those crappy MTV reality shows? How about the steady stream of violence in the cinema? This is just what America needs, a bunch of rich old white people taking Hip Hop, a diverse genre, to task for sexism and violence. Do your jobs, representatives, and stop wasting time...you'll need to get some real work before you have your Grand Theft Auto 4 hearings next year.
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I guess I never addressed the taser student. I'm glad he got tasered...if only we could have tasered the whiny opportunism out of him. Remember that the freedom of speech gives you the right to say what you want, but the flip side is that you also have to face the repercussions of your speech.
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URGENT! If you are a family/individual living on a tight budget, get ready to get punched in the bank account this winter. Heat oil prices are going to be record highs.
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Dear Conservatives who think that humans have no impact on the environment, here's a visual representation of our impact on wildlife.
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Sometimes you just can't win...
"Let me tell a joke here," Ahmadinejad said. "I think the politicians who are after atomic bombs, or testing them, making them, politically they are backward, retarded."
The crowd seemed uncertain how to react. Some applauded that pacifist sentiment, others seemed befuddled by the insensitive use of the word retarded.
Right on. I don't agree with Ahmadinejad, but I do love his use of an insensitive comment to make an agreeable comment towards hippies. Bait on, Ahmadinejad, bait on.
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The delusional walking out on the deluded. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070925/ap_on_re_us/un_cuba_protest;_ylt=AtTFchFIWSlVvNhJ1U_8gjwDW7oF
Seriously, they're all jokes, aren't they people?
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Finally, free Kiefer Sutherland! DUI! There's no way that Jack Bauer has time to drink and drive at the same time. Dude doesn't even stop to take a piss.
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