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Mrs. Jones and Me

http://www.tsn.ca/curling/news_story.asp?id=157105
That’s a link to curling going on these days. And this is a link to a curling calendar:
http://www.thecurlingnews.com/calendar.html
The first link is about Jennifer Jones, from a match where Jones took on Jones in the battle of keeping up with the Jones’. Unfortunately the second link isn’t about Jennifer Jones. It is about a calendar that has been put out with nude curlers, called the Ana Arce Team Sponsorship Calendar 2006. Although Jennifer may not be involved, it also isn’t Ed Werenich, as you can see from the photo at the side. As for the possibility of the beauty queen of curling joining the ranks for a future calendar, Jennifer responded disappointingly by saying “I couldn't, I'm too shy. It's very European.”

Borg Selling Out

http://www.tsn.ca/tennis/news_story.asp?id=156920
I hope that “financial security” means a few extra cruises and a BMW, and doesn’t mean food on the table. On one hand, its sad that such a prominent athletes life has come to this point. On the other hand, he has won trophies that are worth a half a million dollars. How many of us can say that about our lives? I have a midget hockey trophy somewhere that might get me fiddy cent someday, if I run into a midget who has a goalie fetish.


Max Power

http://www.tsn.ca/headlines/main_story.asp?id=156955
Congrats to Jonathan Power for regaining the number one ranking in the world. There is nothing better than retiring on your own terms, and at the top of the world. I must say, personally I probably won’t be watching any squash tournaments on TV anymore (and not just because it’s usually on at 3:30 in the morning, which is when I had to watch his final match). He was by far the most entertaining person in squash, and his temper was good for at least a few laughs a game. He was also able to back it up with great play, and will, surprisingly to most of you I’m sure, be missed by me in the Sports world. This was one of my favourite athletes, and it’s great to see him retire the way he wanted.


Question For the Ages

Should I buy this?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Chris-PRONGER-Canada-gameworn-jersey-2006-Olympics_W0QQitemZ8773224188QQcategoryZ37757QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Casi No No

http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article349223.ece
So if mark Cuban had a blog, and some day a casino advertisement came up on his blog, should that affect the Dallas Mavericks? It makes no sense. Man U is separate, and whomever they do or don’t take on as a sponsor has as much bearing on the Buccaneers as Beckham’s inability to be teached maths.

Super Mario Tennis Cart

I’m not sure what to think about this one:
http://worldchumps.blogspot.com/2006/03/wheelchair-tennis-spins-out-of-control.html
My initial thought is “hey cool, they keep the balls in the spokes of the wheels”. Thought shuts down from that point on.

Religion #1

And to end on a couple of sad notes, we turn to the world of organized religion: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3223268,00.html
Racism of any kind makes me sick, and that includes when people normally thought of as being on the minorities side are at the helm. "The greatest danger to our people is assimilation! I urge you in the last minute not to make this move," If you wish to be informed of the dangers associated with marrying gentiles, I am leaving you my cell phone number. Please call me any time and I shall help you." The fact that people in the world still think like that is nothing but sad. If everyone allowed themselves to be assimilated, instead of focusing on differences, the world would be a much better place. What Baruch Marzel said is sickening. 2 people – not a Jew and a Lithuanian – but 2 people are in love and want to get married. They have learned to appreciate each other, from their beliefs to whichever one picks their toes in bed. They are two different people who have found their differences wonderful, and want to enjoy the unique life they make together. Who cares what some old guys say about ridiculous, antiquated beliefs. If they are happy they should do what will keep them that way. Living life any other way is just stupid. Blatantly stupid. Besides, if a certain people only marry his or her own people, there is bound to be a lot of in breading going on. Apparently, though, even Giuliani is all for that world, which is somehow a lot less illegal than I ever though it was: http://ask.yahoo.com/20060223.html
Oh world.

Religion #2

As if that wasn't bad enough, we come to the grand finaly. Now, bear with me on this one; it will come to a sports head eventually. Have a read:
http://www.jonathonforgovernor.us/Home_page.html
This guy is planning on running for Governor of Minnesota, and President in 2008. Oh yeah, and he is a Satanist and a Vampyre. The second line on his page says, “I despise and hate the Christian God the Father. He is my enemy.” He does, however, go on to say

“However, it doesn't mean that I hate all his followers. This Country was founded on religious rights and freedoms. This is guaranteed under the
1st Amendment of our great constitution. This right allows me to worship Lucifer and the Goddess Hecate, just as it allows you to worship the Goddess/God of your choice.”

I hate to say it, but maybe some Jewish leaders out there could learn a little something in being accepting from the Satanic Dark Priest. Not too much, though, as his platform for the election goes on to include the impalement of terrorists and certain prisoners as punishment. Which crimes call for impalement?

RAPE, CHILD ABUSE/NEGLIGECT, DRUG DEALING/PROCESSION, VIOLENCE UPON THE ELDERLY OR WOMEN, RELIGIOUS DECRIMINATION/ATTACKS, DWI/DUI (multiple offenses), CHILD MOLESTATION, MURDER (other than justified), POLICE BRUTALITY/ABUSE OF POWER and JUDICAL/PROSECTUTION MISCONDUCT.

Clearly. So, how is it that a seemingly normal man, an athlete and a soldier, can come to a point in life where he is so worried about looking like a "wuss" to others that he would over-compensate by impaling people for judicial misconduct? What could have started him along such an ugly path? Well, if you read a little further you’ll see this:

“My original sport’s love is racing. As a child my father introduced me to racing Go-Karts, and I have been addicted to racing since. In 2002, NASCAR granted me an NASCAR/Busch Series race license. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control, I have not yet made my NASCAR racing debut. However, it is my plan to do so during the 2006 racing season.”

NASCAR. What a surprise.