Happy Halloween Free Cookies

Happy Halloween. To Celebrate, Doubletree Hotels are giving out free cookies. This is to everyone, not just guests. They better be good, or I know someone who is getting a flaming bag of poo in their rotating door. Find a Doubletree near you.


No costume for me this year, but I plan on doing something next year.

Viva Las Vegas Shaffer Family Vacation

Okay, so my definition of family is me and the wife, but still, we are off to Las Vegas! 4 days of fun in Sin City. We leave early Friday and are staying at the Flamingo. Yeah, it's cheesy, but that's why I like it. Neon lights, hot pink everywhere, older vegas feel to it (none of that Venetian crap) and one of the best pools in Vegas. Oh yeah, and it's on the strip and a great central location for our plans. Friday night we are going to see David Spade do some standup. On Saturday, it's Jimmy Buffett at MGM!

This is our first vacation as a married couple. We got to go to Victoria when my Mom was out here, but this is the first one by ourselves. We are leaving Sammy at home alone. Hopefully we won't come back to a burned down building.

So, no updates for me in the next few days. I have a ton of things on my mind and lots to blog about, but I've just been too busy. Also, having your brand new car break down isn't the best experience either.

Great things to keep you busy over the weekend:
Secret Stash: Build yourself that Scooby-Doo hidden room you've always wanted
ABC's Lost Review: check out this great review site for ABC's hit show Lost. I've even contributed (once).
UNC Football Coach Search: Who will replace John Bunting? Evan thinks Butch Davis is using UNC to get a better paycheck.
Do-It-Yourself: You can have a cool Mac wannabe power cord too! How to build a magnetic power cord like the Apple MagSafe Connector.
Book Swap: Similiar to the hit tv show Wife Swap, you can now swap books!
Pumpkin Head: No more Triangle eyes and teeth for pumpkins! Free PDF pumpkin carvings that will really make some noise. Somebody please do the Calvin and Hobbes one!
Double Down: Blackjack strategy for the novice. This won't work on the $100 tables I'll be at. I won't be at them gambling, I'll just be at them!

Viva Las Vegas Everybody. Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday Evan

Happy Birthday to my buddy. I met this fool in Graduate School where we both realized how much we hated educational authorities, stupid students, and the fun that can be made at P1! Too bad we can't celebrate in Vegas. I'll think of you and Jen when Ashley and I are tipping back the coronas! Seriously though, have a great birthday and many more!

Nintendo Quiz - Test your NES skills

Test your old-school knowledge of the Nintendo Entertainment System, aka NES. I remember playing all these games, which means I am old. I still have my NES somewhere, but the only game I have is Double Dribble.

Air America Goes Bankrupt - Shocking News!

 Well apparently the liberal-controlled media really does hate Al Franken. He and others are going to restructure under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. In a poor attempt at hiding the truth (common amongst the lefties) Air America denied reports about them filing for bankruptcy.

This move will no doubt "save" some money. From the story "Air America has struggled financially since its inception. Documents filed with the bankruptcy court show that the company lost $9.1 million in 2004, $19.6 million in 2005 and $13.1 million so far in 2006." Sounds like they should have put that money to better use over the past 3 years.

To put a little perspective to this, the liberal Air America lost nearly 42 million dollars in three years. Jew-hating when drunk Mel Gibson and chronic druggie/prisoner Robert Downey Jr.'s Air America grossed $33.5 million. The only thing they have in common is they both suck.

Mark Cuban Is Funny and Right - Often

Evan and I trade links back and forth all day. One site that we always seem to jump at first is Mark Cuban's Blog. For those who don't know anything about sports or the internet, Cuban is the owner of the NBA Dallas Mavericks and former owner of broadcast.com

I'd like to think it's the money, cause Cuban says pretty much whatever the hell he wants to and doesn't necessarily have to deal with the consequences. For example, if I was to rip into my employer about some of the less than intelligent moves that have been made, I'd be looking for a job. Cuban doesn't have a higher authority, so he can say what he feels. Sure, people try to linkbait him to show that they are cool, but those people are full of themselves and IMO deserve a cockpunch.

Back to Cuban. He's been talking a lot about the Google Youtube deal, and gotten some shit. He said it was a bad idea - actually moronic. I agree. He said copyright owner s are going to get mad and eventually take action. I agree. He's compared NBA officials to DQ managers. I agree. The only thing we don't agree on is the NBA - I think it sucks, but I applaud him for trying to make it change. If I had millions, i'd probably do the same (right after I got the Cubs a World Series ring).

Today Cuban cut through all the bs and told the story how it is - cynically of course. He goes case by case showing how he can put music on his Ipod (maybe if he sends me his address, I'll buy and send him a Zune) all without worrying about copyright laws or any of that RIAA hassle. He also points out that just because "everyone is doing it" or there is a majority opinion doesn't make it right (see 2000 US Presidential election).

Mark Cuban is bringing Sexy Back, and I like it.

The David Zucker Albright Ad

The David Zucker Albright Ad

Thanks to Boortz for pointing this out to me. From the Drudge Report:
In the ad, Zucker, producer of SCARY MOVIE 4, recreates former Clinton Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's 2000 visit to North Korea. During the visit, Secretary Albright presented North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il with a basketball autographed by former NBA superstar Michael Jordan.

An actress playing Secretary Albright is shown presenting Kim Jong Il with the Michael Jordan basketball, painting the walls of Osama bin Laden's Afghanistan cave and turning a blind eye to suicide bombers. In one scene her skirt rips as she changes the tire of a Middle Eastern dictator's limousine.

One GOP strategist said "jaws dropped" when the ad was first viewed. "Nobody could believe Zucker thought any political organization could use this ad. It makes a point, but it's way over the top."

Zucker is the producer and director of comedies such as "Airplane" and "The Naked Gun." In 2004, Zucker, a longtime Democrat, embraced the Republican Party based on concerns he had about national security issues and voted for President George W. Bush.

See, some people get it.

MSN Soapbox Beta Site is Live

I got my beta invitation to MSN Soapbox today. You probably haven't heard much about it since there is other big news. Anyway, Microsoft is getting into the video site market.

Initial reactions are that it is pretty good. Considering youtube was founded just under two years ago, MSN has done a good job of improving the site functionality - both in looks and with technical aspects.

I uploaded a couple videos and it was really easy. There is currently a limit of 100 megs per video, no idea if this is going to be temporary or not. Server costs are a big concern with sites like this. Below is a copy of a video I uploaded. I made this in college with my future best man and beloved dogg. I know I know - Scorcese and Spielberg SHOULD be afraid.

MSN Soapbox is so far a cool site, I just hope that they find a way to popularize it and more importantly monetize it for the stake of my stock.


Video: Duff Dogg Day Afternoon

Tesla Motors Makes Me Hate Hippies Less

I hate the environment and all, but this thing is pretty cool. If GM, Honda, and Toyota start making electric cars like this, I'll definitely start an ING account to buy one. This is a video about the electric supercar that Tesla Motors has created. 0-60 in 4 seconds, 250 miles a charge, and a sporty featherweight frame and body make this a pretty cool ride.

Anyone rather have this than a porsche?

The Dallas Philadelphia Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Show

If you don't think today's matchup between Dallas and Philadelphia is big, just look at this map:

 

It's almost as good looking as the Republican Democrat mapping. Terrell faces off with his old teammates today in Philly. As if there wasn't enough gas for the fire, they were handing out free popcorn (in reference to Terrell Owen's comment 'get your popcorn ready') and free beer. Yes, the fans who once had a fully functional holding cell and court underneath the stadium were being fed free beer.

I don't have either of these guys on my pathetic fantasy teams, However I would like to see Reggie Brown have a big day.

New Tupac Song - Dave Chappelle

New Tupac Song - Dave Chappelle

Damn I wish Dave C. came back on. Tupac - rest in peace...... "okay I will!"

I'm a Dirty Yankees Fan

Since Carlos Zambrano decided to come back from back pain to pitch a pointless game in the Cubs miserable season, I am now a Yankees fan. Apparently in my wheeling and dealing for Zambrano in a fantasy league, I told Evan that Zambrano wouldn't win 16 games. I contend it was Ev who said 18 wins, and I mentioned Z's high was 16.

Either way, the Cubs ended with yet another great season, and I am a Yankees fan. I'll just keep a smile on my face knowing that neither team will have the trophy.