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Monday, January 3, 2011
Lou Holtz...
...really? Was he an all-time great coach? Yes.
But ESPN, I cannot stand listening to his lisp/slurring/wet-sounding commentary.
Dinner time at Dinosaur BBQ. May get the Big Ass Pork Plate. Or will the Ode to Elgin win out?
Watch Out!!!
But ESPN, I cannot stand listening to his lisp/slurring/wet-sounding commentary.
Dinner time at Dinosaur BBQ. May get the Big Ass Pork Plate. Or will the Ode to Elgin win out?
Watch Out!!!
iPad Rules!
The more I use my iPad the better I like it. Here's my completely unofficial, amateur assessment of my iPad thus far.
+ Calendar. I rarely find myself able to maintain a calendar or planner but this one I seem to have a handle on. The only problem I have with it is that I can't quite figure out how to sync it to my Gmail calendars I have online. Something I'll have to look into. Come to think of it, it's really pissing me off that I can't sync them up. Oh well, it'll have to wait.
+ Words With Friends. Same exact thing as Scrabble and it's a move at your own pace kind of game. I love word games, crossword puzzles, etc., so this freebie is awesome. I'm not sure if Scrabble keeps stats and W-L records, but for now, WWF works just fine for me. I use Pass and Play at the apartment with Lindsay. I have several games going at once, and the push notification lets me know when it's my turn. Only problem is clearing out the completed games from the taskbar on the left.
+ Photo Uploader. My mother uses the memory card upload attachment but she gave us the USB upload attachment. It allows me to simply plug in my camera to the attachment, and boom, here come the photos. I can pick and choose which ones I want to upload so that I don't have to go back and delete the ones I don't want. No drawbacks to this feature, and as long as I have a USB cable, uploading photos to WRT is easy peasy.
+ Screen Orientation Lock. Sometimes it seems the slightest movement changes the orientation, so a simple double-click of the button and scroll to the left allows you to click to lock in orientation. I tend to use the horizontal when typing since the keyboard keys are a bit larger. When I'm WWF, I use the standard orientation. Sometimes I forget that I locked it and get pissed, then I figure it out. Short term memory problems for me.
+ BlogPress. This thing allows me to add pictures and links into posts I make for my loyal following. It is easy enough to use Safari to look at and edit posts (I can't upload pictures through Safari), but this $2.99 app allows me to do everything else I need to blast out on the blogosphere. I think it's the only paid application I have on my iPad, but it's $2.99 well spent.
Time to head to Target for a lock, unleash the Nate Dog on the dog park world, and head to Dinosaur BBQ for some dinner. Lindsay is out getting a prenatal massage (a gift from me for Christmas) and is going to meet us at dinner. Jesse and Julia are coming with, so it'll be a good time before we head out to The End for a stay-cation the remainder of the week.
So long.
+ Calendar. I rarely find myself able to maintain a calendar or planner but this one I seem to have a handle on. The only problem I have with it is that I can't quite figure out how to sync it to my Gmail calendars I have online. Something I'll have to look into. Come to think of it, it's really pissing me off that I can't sync them up. Oh well, it'll have to wait.
+ Words With Friends. Same exact thing as Scrabble and it's a move at your own pace kind of game. I love word games, crossword puzzles, etc., so this freebie is awesome. I'm not sure if Scrabble keeps stats and W-L records, but for now, WWF works just fine for me. I use Pass and Play at the apartment with Lindsay. I have several games going at once, and the push notification lets me know when it's my turn. Only problem is clearing out the completed games from the taskbar on the left.
+ Photo Uploader. My mother uses the memory card upload attachment but she gave us the USB upload attachment. It allows me to simply plug in my camera to the attachment, and boom, here come the photos. I can pick and choose which ones I want to upload so that I don't have to go back and delete the ones I don't want. No drawbacks to this feature, and as long as I have a USB cable, uploading photos to WRT is easy peasy.
+ Screen Orientation Lock. Sometimes it seems the slightest movement changes the orientation, so a simple double-click of the button and scroll to the left allows you to click to lock in orientation. I tend to use the horizontal when typing since the keyboard keys are a bit larger. When I'm WWF, I use the standard orientation. Sometimes I forget that I locked it and get pissed, then I figure it out. Short term memory problems for me.
+ BlogPress. This thing allows me to add pictures and links into posts I make for my loyal following. It is easy enough to use Safari to look at and edit posts (I can't upload pictures through Safari), but this $2.99 app allows me to do everything else I need to blast out on the blogosphere. I think it's the only paid application I have on my iPad, but it's $2.99 well spent.
Time to head to Target for a lock, unleash the Nate Dog on the dog park world, and head to Dinosaur BBQ for some dinner. Lindsay is out getting a prenatal massage (a gift from me for Christmas) and is going to meet us at dinner. Jesse and Julia are coming with, so it'll be a good time before we head out to The End for a stay-cation the remainder of the week.
So long.
Playoff Season
The NFL Playoffs are officially upon us. Last night the final team was anointed postseason bound - the 7-9 Seattle Seahawks - following a less than stellar 16-6 win over the drop-happy Rams. Hey, Danario, catch the damn ball. Fells, you too. Bums. At least an 8-8 team is justifiable. 7-9 is a joke.
Here's a little rundown of the match-ups this weekend in the NFL.
Jets v. Colts - There are some good match ups in the first round, including the Colts hosting God's team, the Jets (the Jets are 2-1 in the playoffs against the Colts). The Colts ended the Jets season last year with a 30-17 win at Lucas Oil Stadium. Peyton Manning always seems to rally his troops, regardless who's out there. The Colts are at home, laying three points. They've won four straight heading into this match up, and I like the Colts. Plus, I'm kind of hating on the Jets because everyone thinks they're God's gift to football.
Packers v. Eagles - The Packers got in on an interception from Nick Collins with just seconds left against the Bears, to seal a 10-3 win at Lambeau, and a postseason berth. They'll travel East to take on Michael Vick, err...Kevin Kolb and the Eagles. The Cowboys took down Philadelpia yesterday, so the Eagles aren't exactly rolling, having lost their last 2 games (both at home). Luckily for them, the Packers are only 3-5 on the road this season. The Eagles need to find their offense if they're gonna have a chance - problem is, the Packers let up an NFC low 240 points all season (PIT led the NFL with 232 points allowed). I like the Packers in this one - they showed off their electric offense against the Giants (who I'll decline comment on) and their stellar defense against the Bears. The Pack is +2.5 points, and I'll take them in this one.
Saints v. Seahawks - Really, this one shouldn't even be close. The Seahawks got in because the Rams couldn't catch the damn ball. They're 1-2 against playoff teams and 6-7 against everyone else. Their defense is suspect at best (25.4 PPG) and their offense (19.4 PPG) is bad. The Seahawks were outscored by 97 points this season, the worst differential EVER by a playoff team. The Saints, well, they've won 7 of their last 9 games. Their defense is stout (19.2 PPG) and their offense is pretty decent (24 PPG), led by a guy named Drew Brees who threw for 4,620 yards this year. Let's compare: Brees - 4,620 yards. Seattle Seahawks - 5,080 yards. The entire Seahawks team only outgained Brees by 460 yards. Think about that. Saints giving ten points and I think they'll cover easily. But it depends which Saints team shows up - the one who lost to the Browns or the one who stifled the Steelers 20-10.
Ravens v. Chiefs - Baltimore heads in having won 4 straight - two on their offense, two on their defense. They're finally a well-oiled maching on both sides of the ball. Wacco Flacco had a great season and their running game (Ray Rice) is a beast (1,220 rushing, 556 receiving). They got the X-factor in Anquan Boldin and a defense that speaks for itself. The Chiefs, well, let's just say my Raiders beat up on them twice - 23-20 and 31-10. KC comes in playing some decent football, and surprisingly, they have some weapons. Matt Cassel is finally showing fans in KC why they got him from NE (3,116 yards, 27 TD, 7 INT). Jamaal Charles (1,467 yards) and Thomas Jones (896 yards) are also key factors why they Chiefs have a chance - besides the fact that they're 7-1 at Arrowhead - their running game was #1 in the NFL. In a ball control game, the running game always plays a major factor. Baltimore is -2.5. I like the Chiefs in this one though.
Those are this weekends games, and who knows how much I will actually watch - there's basketball games both days this weekend - talk about being sour. The game on Sunday is at 2pm though, so I should be able to catch the Packers/Eagles game.
Now I am going to head over to iTunes and listen to the new release from GlassJAw, Our Color Green EP. It's only available for digital download, so I may be forced to wait until I get home to purchase this beast. Based on what I heard the other night, these five tracks should rock and roll.
Here's a little rundown of the match-ups this weekend in the NFL.
Jets v. Colts - There are some good match ups in the first round, including the Colts hosting God's team, the Jets (the Jets are 2-1 in the playoffs against the Colts). The Colts ended the Jets season last year with a 30-17 win at Lucas Oil Stadium. Peyton Manning always seems to rally his troops, regardless who's out there. The Colts are at home, laying three points. They've won four straight heading into this match up, and I like the Colts. Plus, I'm kind of hating on the Jets because everyone thinks they're God's gift to football.
Packers v. Eagles - The Packers got in on an interception from Nick Collins with just seconds left against the Bears, to seal a 10-3 win at Lambeau, and a postseason berth. They'll travel East to take on Michael Vick, err...Kevin Kolb and the Eagles. The Cowboys took down Philadelpia yesterday, so the Eagles aren't exactly rolling, having lost their last 2 games (both at home). Luckily for them, the Packers are only 3-5 on the road this season. The Eagles need to find their offense if they're gonna have a chance - problem is, the Packers let up an NFC low 240 points all season (PIT led the NFL with 232 points allowed). I like the Packers in this one - they showed off their electric offense against the Giants (who I'll decline comment on) and their stellar defense against the Bears. The Pack is +2.5 points, and I'll take them in this one.
Saints v. Seahawks - Really, this one shouldn't even be close. The Seahawks got in because the Rams couldn't catch the damn ball. They're 1-2 against playoff teams and 6-7 against everyone else. Their defense is suspect at best (25.4 PPG) and their offense (19.4 PPG) is bad. The Seahawks were outscored by 97 points this season, the worst differential EVER by a playoff team. The Saints, well, they've won 7 of their last 9 games. Their defense is stout (19.2 PPG) and their offense is pretty decent (24 PPG), led by a guy named Drew Brees who threw for 4,620 yards this year. Let's compare: Brees - 4,620 yards. Seattle Seahawks - 5,080 yards. The entire Seahawks team only outgained Brees by 460 yards. Think about that. Saints giving ten points and I think they'll cover easily. But it depends which Saints team shows up - the one who lost to the Browns or the one who stifled the Steelers 20-10.
Ravens v. Chiefs - Baltimore heads in having won 4 straight - two on their offense, two on their defense. They're finally a well-oiled maching on both sides of the ball. Wacco Flacco had a great season and their running game (Ray Rice) is a beast (1,220 rushing, 556 receiving). They got the X-factor in Anquan Boldin and a defense that speaks for itself. The Chiefs, well, let's just say my Raiders beat up on them twice - 23-20 and 31-10. KC comes in playing some decent football, and surprisingly, they have some weapons. Matt Cassel is finally showing fans in KC why they got him from NE (3,116 yards, 27 TD, 7 INT). Jamaal Charles (1,467 yards) and Thomas Jones (896 yards) are also key factors why they Chiefs have a chance - besides the fact that they're 7-1 at Arrowhead - their running game was #1 in the NFL. In a ball control game, the running game always plays a major factor. Baltimore is -2.5. I like the Chiefs in this one though.
Those are this weekends games, and who knows how much I will actually watch - there's basketball games both days this weekend - talk about being sour. The game on Sunday is at 2pm though, so I should be able to catch the Packers/Eagles game.
Now I am going to head over to iTunes and listen to the new release from GlassJAw, Our Color Green EP. It's only available for digital download, so I may be forced to wait until I get home to purchase this beast. Based on what I heard the other night, these five tracks should rock and roll.
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