P.O.D.

Not sure why I found this so amusing but seeing our waiters name on the check made me laugh.  I didn't make a scene, but I did have to cut myself off from laughing out loud.  I've been looking for what the heck this even means since the day I took this picture, and for the life of me can't get an answer.

BLASITO!!!!

WOW, what a low price!!

I was scouring the web for some new tech toys and gadgets, specifically Sony electronics.  I have been to every comparison shopping website in the history of the World Wide Web, but become.com allows me the widest variety of options to choose from.  In New York City, there always seems be a buzz about sporting events going on (Yanks, Mets, World Cup, etc.) so a television is almost as much of a must have as a MetroCard.  Personally, I'd rather buy a new television, relax in my apartment, and enjoy the game with LMD and Nathan than go out and get bumped into, have beer spilled on me, and have my feet repeatedly stepped on.

One of the televisions that I was checking out happened to be a 40" Sony Bravia I could not find on one of my trusty sites.  Become.com has a huge selection of Sony electronics, namely televisions and television accessories, but the thing with the site is they always lead you to another site that currently has whatever it is you're looking for In Stock.

And if you're a big soccer fan and really want to experience the World Cup 2010 (which just saw the USA advance into the round of 16), then one of these Sony electronics products in your living room may be just what you're looking for.  They even have this Sony surround sound system for $266.00 - something I'll probably invest in once I'm a homeowner.  I mean you can go to your trusted mortar-store or their website (Best Buy, Sears, wherever else) and pay top dollar for this stuff, or you can do your homework, and go to become.com to find yourself a deal.

I don't need a television, but I do need some other things, so I'm gonna go hunting for a deal.

World Cup 2010 - USA advances

We're talking World Cup again - watching the USA struggle through this game with Algeria.  It is really tough to watch.  They got another goal called back (second time in three games.)  It's a conspiracy.

Landon Donovan, the best US-born soccer player ever, just scored in stoppage time - they will be moving on.  1-0 over Algeria.  Algeria went through the group stage without scoring a goal - and we stuggled to get by them.

I actually clapped - it's a sign of my patriotism, not my devotion towards soccer.  I love my country, but this USA team is severely overrated.

People in the stands are crying.  I never see people cry when the Yankees win the World Series!?!

USA! USA! USA!  The rest of the world probably hates us, but who cares.

T$H - Weight of the World

This is Hell is hardcore in it's purest form.  I happened to go to school with Travis, so of course I'm biased, but this album is a must own. 

It rocks like their first full-length, "Sundowning", and in my opinion, "Weight of the World" is their best album.  Their second full-length, "Misfortunes," is a distant third.

The drums are fast, the vocals piercing, the breakdowns are heavy - it's the best hardcore release of the year, hands down.  These guys don't get the respect they deserve, but I don't think they really care.  They just put out music that kicks you in the face.  And it's awesome.

If you have the chance to listen to this gem, you'll be rewarded.

And if you have some more time, check out guitarist Rick Jimenez' band, Soldiers. 

Also, if you want a little lighter listening, give Travis' brother Brandon's band, Nightmare of You, a listen.  You'll be pleasantly surprised what he's evolved into since his late-90's, early-2000's melodic hardcore band The Movielife.  It's the first time he's done vocals, and he kicks ass.

Going to rock out.

We're talkin' NY baseball

Yankees Win.  The-e-e-e-e-e-e Yankees Win!

OK so it wasn't a huge win, but seeing how Boston and Tampa Bay both lost, it gave the Yankees another day to be alone at the top of the AL Beast.

Andy Pettitte was an absolute monster last night, going seven strong innings while scattering seven hits in the Yanks 9-3 win over Arizona.  The ageless one improved to 9-2 on the season and is looking forward to an impending All-Star nod.  His ERA dropped to 2.48, he struck out seven batters, and threw 73 of 113 pitches for strikes.  Unlike previous nights starter AJ Burnett, Pettitte limited the damage with 2-out - allowing only a fluky 2-run single to P Dan Haren in the second inning. (Haren is hitting .452 this  season with 6 RBI.)

The Mets bounced back from their Subway Series loss, pounding out 18 hits in a demolition of the Tigers, 14-6.  Both starters were equally terrible - Justin Verlander (2 IP, 5 R) and Jonathan Niese (4.2 IP, 6 R). (Niese, for whatever reason, went back out after a 90 minute rain delay.  That's no way to treat a young arm Jerry Manuel.)  Verlander's relief was just as bad as he was - Jay Sborz had an MLB-debut to forget - .2 IP, 3 H, 5 R - and left with 67.50 ERA.  It'll get better Jay.  Angel Pagan was huge for Los Mets (4-6, 3 R, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI) and David Wright had a solid game for the Mets (3-3, 3 R, 2B, 2 BB, 2 RBI).

I don't get to watch many Mets games - but from what I remember, they have some lollygaggers.  Maybe I just think they loaf around, or maybe it's from my disdain for the way Carlos Beltran plays the game.  I am not so sure the Mets miss him - Pagan is hitting .304 with 34 RBI and 41 R to go along with 14 SB.  Pretty good production for a guy with a $1,500,000 salary. (Beltran makes $11,000,000 and hasn't stepped on the field.)

Crap, it's late, gotta get ready for work.  T$H's new album Weight of the World is awesome.  I'll discuss later.