Blog Blog Woof Woof

Anatomy of an ABA soap opera

What possessed Anthony to shout and swear at Ashley McElhiney for playing popular newcomer Matt Freije, Vanderbilt's all-time leading scorer? It's not clear yet whether Anthony, co-owner of the fledgling Nashville Rhythm, is to be ridiculed or pitied...

Rhythm centre calls co-owner's courtside firing of coach 'embarrassing'

Holy Shit! This is an amazingly film. It was funny, it was scary, it was real (as a documentary should be), it had a great soundtrack which included the mighty Otha Turner and the crazy Wesley Willis . Morgan did a great job with this...it's frightening to think what fast food can do to you, it's even more frightening how endemic poor nutrition has become in America. If you ever get an itching for fast food you should see this movie.

Questions surround McElhiney’s firing There is something fishy going on with this whole thing and especially with Ms. Anthony .

an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about. The organization's goal is to connect people to charities via the Internet

The following comes from " Wherever You Go There You Are " by Jon Kabat-Zinn : I see patience as one of these fundamental ethical attitudes. If you cultivate patience, you almost can't help cultivating mindfulness, and your meditation practive will gradually become richer and more mature. Scratch the surface of impatience and what you will find lying beneath it, subtly or not so subtly, is anger. It's possible even to hurry patiently, mindfully, moving fast because you have chosen to.

" ...the nation's first free election in half a century... "

Texas troubadour facing the music It's a long article but features some recent info about Al's condition and what his plans are.

Rhythm owner fires McElhiney I can't believe this woman has the nerve to fire my honey! ;-) She sounds like an idiot: "If they're willing to stick their neck out for Ashley, and that would be dumb, I would fold the team right now," she said. "If I say no it should be no. She's done. She's fired."

Rooney celebrates wonder strikes I saw the highlights and these were 2 amazing goals, the second one will surely be listed as one of the goals of the year! He didn't do it alone; he made two extremely well placed passes count for all they were worth.

Iraqis Brave Bombs to Vote in Their Millions Suicide bombs and mortars killed at least 27 people, but voters still came out in force for the first multi-party poll in 50 years. I'm so glad this didn't turn into more of a bloodbath.

I've been studing Buddhism for awhile now, always looking for someone to help me make more sense of things in the world. I just got a book from the library called " Living with the Devil " by Stephen Batchelor . He interprets Buddhist theory as a concept of contingencies...everything happens b/c something else happened. His first chapter opens with a story from his childhood where his mother says things would have been different if another man, a man in a photo, had been his father. That got me thinking about the what ifs in my life. I rest on some of these every once and awhile, especially the time related to when my Mother died and I was about to graduate from high school . What if my mother had been here to help me choose a college , what if my mother helped me get through college, etc. These can go on and on but as long as you don't dwell on them the take on the same spectre as what if I won the lottery . If you dwell on these what ifs it will drive you...

Overcome your uncertainties and free yourself from dwelling on sorrow. If you delight in existence, you will become a guide to those who need you, revealing the path to many. Sutta Nipata

Henry Leads Anti-Racism Fight From The Front Holland anti-racism display Henry puts across the message in black and white Kick It Out - Wristbands Stand Up, Speak Up Rivals Henry and Ferdinand unite for anti-racism ads As many problems as Nike has with responsible corporatism iI am glad to see them lend some of their weight to this issue. I saw the TV ad and Nike continues to make the best sports ads.

Real/Lazio fail in racism appeals

Traffic band member Capaldi dies

Terry George (R), "Hotel Rwanda" Director, and Paul Rusesabagina (L), the man whose true story inspired the film, with Rwanda Partners Executive Director Tracy Stone. Rwanda Partners

As from a large heap of flowers many garlands and wreaths are made, so by a mortal in this life there is much good work to be done. Buddha After seeing Hotel Rwanda this means so much more. We, as citizens of the world, have lots of work to do.

Nine-year-old soccer plays draws Europe's interest

Study: thousands of Wal-Mart employees on TennCare Yet another reason to hate Wal-Mart! They underpay and undersupport they employees and then the employees have to use gov't services...this is NOT a responsible corporate policy! This is not an asset to our country, economy or lives.

Late last Friday the United States Soccer Federation and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association had reached an agreement. The great compromise proves that both sides are truly interested in the same goal

Udinese's David Pizarro of Chile (right) battles for the ball with Reggina's Santos Mozart of Brazil during their Italian Serie A match at the Friuli Stadium in Udine, Italy on January 23, 2005. Reggina won 2-0. (Franco Debernardi/Associated Press)

January transfers

Kasey to Germany

January transfers...he's back in the USA

January transfers

World marks Auschwitz liberation

Serena, Davenport in final

Kids Come First Please read the bill first. A lot of bills are really good on the surface but not so good underneath. This is an important issue and I hope Mr. Kerry has a good bill (I haven't read it yet). You should always contact your legislators when there is an issue that's important to you. It's great when you put your voice behind something but if your legislators don't know their constituents are asking for something they won't lend their voice to the debate.

DJ BC presents The Beastles  

Thanks UComics ! 

Hughes furious with striker Diouf i saw the game last night...I missed the elbow but I saw the dive and Brad Friedel was nowhere close, he tripped himself...

What people expect to happen is always different from what actually happens. From this comes great disappointment; this is the way the world works. Sutta Nipata Remember the four noble truths ... 1. In life there is suffering 2. There is a cause for suffering - greed 3. There is a way to end suffering 4. Follow the Way and you will end suffering

Until this morning I was gonna say Jamie Foxx & Ray for everything but Don Cheadle is continually undervalued so I am voting for Don Cheadle. 77th Annual Academy Awards - Nominees: Nominee List BEST PICTURE: THE AVIATOR FINDING NEVERLAND MILLION DOLLAR BABY RAY SIDEWAYS ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Don Cheadle - HOTEL RWANDA Johnny Depp - FINDING NEVERLAND Leonardo DiCaprio - THE AVIATOR Clint Eastwood - MILLION DOLLAR BABY Jamie Foxx - RAY ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Annette Bening - BEING JULIA Catalina Sandino Moreno - MARIA FULL OF GRACE Imelda Staunton - VERA DRAKE Hilary Swank - MILLION DOLLAR BABY Kate Winslet - ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

'Catwoman' leads Razzie film 'dishonors'

Some of you know how much I LOVE Southern Soul Music. To me there is little more compelling and gut wrenching than the stuff that was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Memphis and Miami during the 1960s (Think Aretha, Otis, The Wicked Pickett, Albert King, Rufus & Carla, King Curtis, Derek & the Dominos and sooo many more). Willie Hightower is a singer who didn't have near as much success as he should have. Thanks Astralwerks! allmusic ((( Willie Hightower > Review )))

Dear Judge Roy Bob: My wife and I have divorced and in the divorce settlement she was awarded the double wide mobile home and the pickup truck. As per my copy of the court order, I delivered the truck before 2:00 PM yesterday! So, how's your day going? See you, Junior

Over 1000 citizens of the world have visited my blog. Thank you! Now . Let's work on comments. When you come to my blog drop me a note. There are comment links on every post, let me know what you like and what you don't. Let me know when you agree and when you don't. Also, don't forget Jai's Place . Thanks again! Jai

Fae chooses Ivory Coast

Diouf looked to have dived to win a spot-kick which he converted from a rebound after Brad Friedel's save. But the striker seemed fortunate to be on the pitch after apparently elbowing Andy Todd earlier on. Blackburn 0-1 Bolton

Johnny Carson, late-night TV legend, dead at 79

What is meant by nonduality, Mahatmi? It means that light and shade, long and short, black and white, can only be experienced in relation to each other; light is not independent of shade, nor black of white. There are no opposites, only relationships. In the same way, nirvana and the ordinary world of suffering are not two things but related to each other. There is no nirvana except where the world of suffering is; there is no world of suffering apart from nirvana. For existence is not mutually exclusive. Lankavatara Sutra

Never think that I believe I should set out a "system of teaching" to help people understand the way. Never cherish such a thought. What I proclaim is the truth as I have discovered it and "a system of teaching" has no meaning because the truth can't be cut up into pieces and arranged in a system. Diamond Sutra

Have I told how hot my fiancé is? This is from NYE... See more photos by bmitd67 .

heavyweight boxing champion of the world

Julia Roberts takes spider role

Deadly attack on Baghdad mosque

Better than a thousand useless words is one word that gives peace. Buddha

Report says FCC Chairman Powell set to resign

Association for Lighting a Candle Home page

JANUARY 20, 2005:: MOE . HOSTS TSUNAMI RELIEF CONCERT AT NYC'S ROSELAND BALLROOM FEBRUARY 10:: moe. will host a charity concert to benefit Tsunami Relief. The concert will be held at New York's Roseland Ballroom, Thursday, February 10 at 8PM. moe. will be joined by various artists throughout the evening, including guitarist Trey Anastasio , MMW keyboardist John Medeski , mandolin virtuoso Sam Bush and Vorcza keyboardist Ray Paczkowski . Tickets are $40.00 in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available, Friday, January 21 at 12:00PM EST at moe.org. The remaining tickets will be available at the Roseland Ballroom box office and all Ticketmaster locations, Saturday, January 22 at 10:00AM EST. All proceeds from this event will be matched by Dave Matthews Band and will go to the Bama Works Village Recovery Fund . "The scope & breadth of this disaster are beyond comprehension," says moe. guitarist Al Schnier. "As musicians on the other side of...

Brazil Hands Out Record 11 Mln Carnival Condoms

Christians issue gay warning on SpongeBob video

Beatlemania grips Pellegrino

Shakyamuni Buddha said, "Judge not others; judge only yourself." What appear to be faults in others may actually be reflections of our own emotional afflictions. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey , in Advice From A Spiritual Friend

Making Music With Alejandro Escovedo Sweepstakes

Ukraine president to be sworn in

Wenger and Ferguson to end feud

LeBron secures another NBA record

Thailand scraps death-row webcast

Note to Obama: Black and White America Need You

Sen. Barack Obama: The Golden Child

NAACP Members Divided Over Group's Future

Over 50 international stars invited to play in "Football for Hope" match " Football for Hope " Match Barcelona, Nou Camp 15 February 2005 - 21.00h CET Shevchenko XI Coaches : LIPPI Marcello - ITA - National Team WENGER Arsène - FRA - Arsenal FC Goalkeepers : BUFFON Gianluigi - ITA - Juventus CASILLAS Iker - ESP - Real Madrid Defenders : KALADZE Kakhaber - GEO - AC Milan KAREMBEU Christian - FRA - FC Servette KOMPANY Vincent - BEL - Anderlecht MALDINI Paolo - ITA - AC Milan PUYOL Carles - ESP - FC Barcelona STAM Jaap - NED - AC Milan THURAM Lilian - FRA - Juventus Midfielders/ Attackers : BAGGIO Roberto - ITA BALLACK Michael - GER - Bayern Munich BECKHAM David - ENG - Real Madrid DECO - POR - FC Barcelona DEL PIERO Alessandro - ITA Juventus GERRARD Steven - ENG - Liverpool FC HENRY Thierry - FRA - Arsenal FC NEDVED Pavel - CZE - Juventus RAÚL González - ESP - Real Madrid SEMAK Sergei - RUS - CSKA Moscow SHEVCHENKO Andriy - UKR...

Rice Approved as Secretary of State by U.S. Senate Committee Senator Barack Obama, a newly elected Democrat from Illinois, said the administration seems to have a problem accepting dissenting views and therefore avoids outside advice. "'Trust us,' I think the message is, and 'we'll make the right decisions,'" Obama said.

Nine Africans in World XI

THE POLICE STEP IN

Saudi Grand Mufti warns Muslim youth "The greatest affliction to strike the nation of Islam came from some of its own sons, who were lured by the devil," he said. "They have called the nation infidel, they have shed protected blood and they have spread vice on earth, with explosions and destruction and killing of innocents." Thank God somebody of status is making statements like this.

Spain Catholics in condom U-turn

There is no other task but to know your own original face. This is called independence; the spirit is clear and free. If you say there is some particular doctrine or patriarchy, you’ll be totally cheated. Just look into your heart; there is a transcendental clarity. Just have no greed and no dependency and you will immediately attain certainty. Yen-t’ou

'Rings' Director Eyeing 'Lovely Bones'

Beckham Would Return To ManU

Actor Jackman is Bond favourite

Origins of the swastika

If we unbalance Nature, human kind will suffer. Furthermore, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore part of our responsibility towards others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy as, if not healthier than we found it. His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Chinese reformer Zhao Ziyang dies

As usual, thanks to UComics for the daily email of my fav comic!