Tape shows 5 Taser shocks in 1 minute | ajc.com
Surprisingly, no charges against any of the eleven officers involved with this. A couple of points to mention, 11 officers couldn't subdue one handcuffed and bound by his feet man?!?!! 5 taser shocks in a minute? What happened to the good old days where they just beat you up a little bit. Now I'm not big on epileptic knowledge but if certain images on a TV screen can cause a seizure, I'm sure bolts of electricity to your chest has to be on the do not do list. And the officers knew that he was epileptic from the initial call.
And then po po wonders why they don't get respect. There is no reason eleven trained officers should have any problem 'immobilizing' one man. None what so ever.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Torn
Initially, I was torn about creating a blog dedicated to something I despise. I felt that if I created this outlet for my dislike, I was somehow giving it credit. Kinda like calling someone just to let them know how much you dislike them. Because though your intent is to disclose your dislike, at the same time it shows them that you were thinking of them and cared enough to contact them. That's why I have never called this piece of shit radio station.
They have this morning show with Bert, Melissa, Jen, and Jeff. I used to be able to deal with Jeff but even he annoys me as much as the others do. They are a talentless bunch that feeds off soap opera antics to gain listeners. Unfortunately, it works but it is still depressing. It's sad to see folks flourish off the lives of others without contributing so much as a hint of anything worthwhile.
My wife loves the station. The worse thing for me is to wake up in the morning and have the second voice I hear be any of these four. Since we carpool, I know I'll have at least 45 minutes of despair listening to them. So to hear them the first 15 minutes of my day intensifies the suckage that is morning.
Anyway, with this blog I intend to chronicle the utter stupidity of this show. The ultimate goal is that this blog will cease to exist due to the end of the Bert Show. But since that is unlikely, I can at least hope to get rid of some of the anger that often starts my day.
They have this morning show with Bert, Melissa, Jen, and Jeff. I used to be able to deal with Jeff but even he annoys me as much as the others do. They are a talentless bunch that feeds off soap opera antics to gain listeners. Unfortunately, it works but it is still depressing. It's sad to see folks flourish off the lives of others without contributing so much as a hint of anything worthwhile.
My wife loves the station. The worse thing for me is to wake up in the morning and have the second voice I hear be any of these four. Since we carpool, I know I'll have at least 45 minutes of despair listening to them. So to hear them the first 15 minutes of my day intensifies the suckage that is morning.
Anyway, with this blog I intend to chronicle the utter stupidity of this show. The ultimate goal is that this blog will cease to exist due to the end of the Bert Show. But since that is unlikely, I can at least hope to get rid of some of the anger that often starts my day.
The death of Manhood
Feminists, stop now! Read no further. And if you do, don't feel the need to comment because I won't feel the need to reply.
This post is strictly for the men that don't watch any program on WB. This post is for the men that are tired of seeing men made a fool of in every commercial, sitcom, movie, and other form of 'entertainment'. This post is for men that don't want to see a playtex commercial during the fucking Super Bowl. This post is for men.
Men, do we remember what it felt like to be a man? Where are the Al Bundy's of the world nowadays? Why can't I scratch my nuts when I feel necessary? Women are allowed to breast feed whenever the drip drip is necessary so why can't I take care of the itch itch?
Manhood is defined by a lot of things. But for the past ten years, men have allowed women to define what manhood is and there's something seriously askew with that. After all, though many women have tried none have been a man. Does anyone find it odd that you can hear the statement "You need to be a real man and blah blah blah" about umpteen times watching daytime TV but never do you hear the opposite? Why is that? Why doesn't Maury, Jerry, or Dr. Phil ever have a show that highlights men that have taken care of their children, provided the necessities (and unnnecessities) to their spouse, have not cheated, and most importantly have changed the man they were in order to satisfy the needs of their family?
The world has flipped over the past decade or so. No longer does James Brown's song title 'It's a Man's world' explain current soceity. Oh, channels like Lifetime would have you believe that men everywhere are treating women like an inferior gender but seriously is that the case? I've seen more men walked on by women in my life than vice versa. Easily.
I've mentioned this before but I read an article a while back that mentioned the breakdown of missing persons is about 50/50. Oddly enough, if a man disappears there is rarely a 'national story' and may make the local news for a day or so. If a woman disappears we know every detail for two weeks. At least.
Even in more trivial things such as shopping. The argument is that women do more shopping. Well, hell, if men had a larger selection, more choices, maybe men would shop more. You see what the hell men do at a Best Buy or Home Depot?!?!
It's gotten to the point where I can't even listen to most local morning shows because of their undeniable lean to the female audience. Let's take for example the bert show on q100 here in Atlanta. This might as well be the Lifetime radio network. Note there are four hosts, two of which (and I use the term very loosely) are men, two of which are women. Sounds good right? Nope, Bert might as well be a penis-equipped woman. He's the saddest form of married man lifeform that I have ever witnessed. He's not effeminate in his speeck so to speak, but he is so ridiculously and disgustingly effeminate in his words. It's hard to believe that this man pees standing up most of the time. It's to the point where I may start a hate blog for this man's morning show. By the way, I only hear it because the wife and I carpool and naturally she loves the show.
Back to the main point. What I don't understand is why men are expected to change all the time? Why are men always at fault? Why are men portrayed so ridiculously negative in the media a majority of the time, whether it be portrayed as ignorant, or violent, or chauvinistic, or dishonest, or 'as a pig'? Why are so many men sitting down for this????
I apologize that this rant has bounced all over the place but I hope the general point is made.
This post is strictly for the men that don't watch any program on WB. This post is for the men that are tired of seeing men made a fool of in every commercial, sitcom, movie, and other form of 'entertainment'. This post is for men that don't want to see a playtex commercial during the fucking Super Bowl. This post is for men.
Men, do we remember what it felt like to be a man? Where are the Al Bundy's of the world nowadays? Why can't I scratch my nuts when I feel necessary? Women are allowed to breast feed whenever the drip drip is necessary so why can't I take care of the itch itch?
Manhood is defined by a lot of things. But for the past ten years, men have allowed women to define what manhood is and there's something seriously askew with that. After all, though many women have tried none have been a man. Does anyone find it odd that you can hear the statement "You need to be a real man and blah blah blah" about umpteen times watching daytime TV but never do you hear the opposite? Why is that? Why doesn't Maury, Jerry, or Dr. Phil ever have a show that highlights men that have taken care of their children, provided the necessities (and unnnecessities) to their spouse, have not cheated, and most importantly have changed the man they were in order to satisfy the needs of their family?
The world has flipped over the past decade or so. No longer does James Brown's song title 'It's a Man's world' explain current soceity. Oh, channels like Lifetime would have you believe that men everywhere are treating women like an inferior gender but seriously is that the case? I've seen more men walked on by women in my life than vice versa. Easily.
I've mentioned this before but I read an article a while back that mentioned the breakdown of missing persons is about 50/50. Oddly enough, if a man disappears there is rarely a 'national story' and may make the local news for a day or so. If a woman disappears we know every detail for two weeks. At least.
Even in more trivial things such as shopping. The argument is that women do more shopping. Well, hell, if men had a larger selection, more choices, maybe men would shop more. You see what the hell men do at a Best Buy or Home Depot?!?!
It's gotten to the point where I can't even listen to most local morning shows because of their undeniable lean to the female audience. Let's take for example the bert show on q100 here in Atlanta. This might as well be the Lifetime radio network. Note there are four hosts, two of which (and I use the term very loosely) are men, two of which are women. Sounds good right? Nope, Bert might as well be a penis-equipped woman. He's the saddest form of married man lifeform that I have ever witnessed. He's not effeminate in his speeck so to speak, but he is so ridiculously and disgustingly effeminate in his words. It's hard to believe that this man pees standing up most of the time. It's to the point where I may start a hate blog for this man's morning show. By the way, I only hear it because the wife and I carpool and naturally she loves the show.
Back to the main point. What I don't understand is why men are expected to change all the time? Why are men always at fault? Why are men portrayed so ridiculously negative in the media a majority of the time, whether it be portrayed as ignorant, or violent, or chauvinistic, or dishonest, or 'as a pig'? Why are so many men sitting down for this????
I apologize that this rant has bounced all over the place but I hope the general point is made.
Monday, April 25, 2005
WHAT?!?!
Joe Gibbs. Joe Gibbs.
I am at a loss for words. I thought being a Lakers fan during this past season hurt. And it did. But to add to insult to injury, I have endured probably one of the most, dysfunctional, illogical, stupid offseason mockeries in recent memory. Your defense is ranked #2 and basically made it possible for you to win the six measly games you managed to pull off. To reward their efforts, you let the starting middle linebacker go, the starting cornerback go, and with these departures give leverage to a second year safety to start making contract demands.
Meanwhile, you sign no one.
Your offense is ranked 30th. To improve this, you trade one of your starting receivers with a likely probability that you'll be trading the other starter as well and pick up two, not just one, but two second tier receivers in their place. Oh and you sign a 40 + year old offensive lineman to do what????
Draft time comes. Let's bet the future!!! Mediocre draft class in 2005 so let's give up our first round pick for 2006 (which in all likelihood will be a much better class, and our pick will be just as high if not higher given our offseason so far) so we can pick up . . . . . a quarterback.....a quarterback that every team but the Redskins saw as a second rounder at best!.
I have never before considered switching alliances in sports because it's something that I have always been proud of. Undying devotion. But stupidity has a way of crippling a man. Gibbs is looking for 'character'. This isn't the flippin' apprentice.....find players, fill needs, get skills. Nascar is your little pet project, not the flippin' Redskins!!
I am at a loss for words. I thought being a Lakers fan during this past season hurt. And it did. But to add to insult to injury, I have endured probably one of the most, dysfunctional, illogical, stupid offseason mockeries in recent memory. Your defense is ranked #2 and basically made it possible for you to win the six measly games you managed to pull off. To reward their efforts, you let the starting middle linebacker go, the starting cornerback go, and with these departures give leverage to a second year safety to start making contract demands.
Meanwhile, you sign no one.
Your offense is ranked 30th. To improve this, you trade one of your starting receivers with a likely probability that you'll be trading the other starter as well and pick up two, not just one, but two second tier receivers in their place. Oh and you sign a 40 + year old offensive lineman to do what????
Draft time comes. Let's bet the future!!! Mediocre draft class in 2005 so let's give up our first round pick for 2006 (which in all likelihood will be a much better class, and our pick will be just as high if not higher given our offseason so far) so we can pick up . . . . . a quarterback.....a quarterback that every team but the Redskins saw as a second rounder at best!.
I have never before considered switching alliances in sports because it's something that I have always been proud of. Undying devotion. But stupidity has a way of crippling a man. Gibbs is looking for 'character'. This isn't the flippin' apprentice.....find players, fill needs, get skills. Nascar is your little pet project, not the flippin' Redskins!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Monarchies
Monarchies are stupid. It's a pretty stupid way to determine who is in power and who has fame. Basing it on who you are parents are??? I know achievement often occurs that way in the US but at least we try to pretend that hard work and dedication can put you in the same exact spot....
The Pope and Celebrity Death
You cannot believe how incredibly tired of the Pope I am. I understand a Pope died and that's sad. But I feel now as I did when Princess Di died. People die everyday. I'm not going to mourn someone I didn't know nor am I going to mourn someone that in no way shaped my life, touched my life, or inspired me. THe pope was the head of the Catholic Church...I'm not Catholic. I'm not saying I'm pleased he passed but I can say I'm pretty indifferent. Until there comes a time when a plumber's death and replacement can become worldwide news for a month, I will be fairly indifferent (for lack of a better word) to the deaths of people I don't know. Honestly, and perhaps this is ignorance on my part, all I remember about the recently departed Pope is him riding in a car waving. And I'm being very serious about this. He may have done great things but there are people doing great things everyday. I just can't up and put my emotions on the life of some faraway person because the media decides to follow, and glorify them. Princess Di? She died a horrific death. But I can't say that her death affected my life anymore than her life affected my life. 'Twas a sad occurrence but mourn I did not do.
When Tupac died, I felt something but his music affected my life. Did I cry? No. I said a silent prayer and asked for a moment of silence at a comedy show in college. After that, my life went on pretty much on the same track it was prior to his death. Every now and then, I have a 'I miss Tupac' moment but nothing more than that.
By the way, what exactly does the Pope do?
When Tupac died, I felt something but his music affected my life. Did I cry? No. I said a silent prayer and asked for a moment of silence at a comedy show in college. After that, my life went on pretty much on the same track it was prior to his death. Every now and then, I have a 'I miss Tupac' moment but nothing more than that.
By the way, what exactly does the Pope do?
Today
I've had a bad morning oh yes I have. So I get up to get Magdeline to Kaufmann Tires on Lawrenceville-Suwanee RD in Suwanee, GA 30024 by 8 am. Why do I do this? Because when speaking with personnel on the phone two days prior I was told getting the car there as soon as they opened was best. Tell them the problem, they tell me an hour, hour and 15 and they should be done. This, again, was at 8 am. At approximately 8:50 am, I tire of the PSP and look out to see what the deal is with my ride. Yeah, still in the parking space I parked her in. Call the wife to vent a little bit....at 9:25, I tell the guy to give me my keys, I can't wait any longer. He gives an apology saying they only have one guy back there. Two flippin' problems with this: 1)Why didn't you tell me that you were understaffed an hour and a half ago? 2)Why do you have two to three guys answering the phone and at the front desk and only one flippin' mechanic??
So I leave this place aggressively to let them know the extent of my displeasure. Since it's 9:30, I decide I might as well stop by the optometrist to get some new contacts because the Ocular Science one she gave me last week are horrible. Now last week during my 9:30 am appointment, the doctor showed up at 10. Fluke, misunderstanding, right? No, get to the office today and the doctor is not there. Now, it's one thing if you're open from 7am to 7 pm everyday and you happen to be late. But if you're only open tuesday - friday 9:30 - 5 and Saturday 9:30 - 1, couldn't you at least be on time getting to the freakin' office??? You don't even have a 40 hour week......So I tell the receptionist that I don't have time to wait for her to track him down so she is supposed to be giving me a call sometime about something.
Now here it is, I've been 'out and about' for almost two hours and have absolutely, positively, overwhelmingly nothing to show for my time. Not a damn thing. Not a dingleberry in a horse's tail.
On my way to work, I decide to stop at Chick Fil A. I'm thinking 10 am, morning rush done, afternoon rush not started, get in get out. Unless they put the most talkative lady ever on drive thru........
When I get to work I realize I picked up the wrong lunch.....and I have to boil my coffee due to a water main break....and some of my most demanding users are once again demanding.....and I still have to get my damn car tire looked at....and I still have to get some eyes.....
So I leave this place aggressively to let them know the extent of my displeasure. Since it's 9:30, I decide I might as well stop by the optometrist to get some new contacts because the Ocular Science one she gave me last week are horrible. Now last week during my 9:30 am appointment, the doctor showed up at 10. Fluke, misunderstanding, right? No, get to the office today and the doctor is not there. Now, it's one thing if you're open from 7am to 7 pm everyday and you happen to be late. But if you're only open tuesday - friday 9:30 - 5 and Saturday 9:30 - 1, couldn't you at least be on time getting to the freakin' office??? You don't even have a 40 hour week......So I tell the receptionist that I don't have time to wait for her to track him down so she is supposed to be giving me a call sometime about something.
Now here it is, I've been 'out and about' for almost two hours and have absolutely, positively, overwhelmingly nothing to show for my time. Not a damn thing. Not a dingleberry in a horse's tail.
On my way to work, I decide to stop at Chick Fil A. I'm thinking 10 am, morning rush done, afternoon rush not started, get in get out. Unless they put the most talkative lady ever on drive thru........
When I get to work I realize I picked up the wrong lunch.....and I have to boil my coffee due to a water main break....and some of my most demanding users are once again demanding.....and I still have to get my damn car tire looked at....and I still have to get some eyes.....
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Smoking ban revisited
I was posting this as a comment and decided to just make another post.
Smoking can cause all these diseases (as often stated in favor of a smoking ban). Well Red meat leads to cholesterol...ban it. Sex can lead to aids. . . . ban it. Tanning can cause skin cancer . . . ban it. Really since when has the government been that concerned with the health of its citizens. If they were truly concerned, they would ban the McDonalds, Burger Kings and Wendy's.
As far as my wife's personal preference, if she doesn't want to smell like smoke, fine. I consider that part of the 'going out' experience. Do I like smelling like smoke? No. Will I let it determine if I go out or stay home? Hell no.
And yes I smoke outside of my home, regardless of the temperature, I'm outside of my home when I smoke. I've never complained about it and I see plenty of folks who do the same thing. Which brings me to why I enjoy bars so much. It is because I can smoke inside comfortably.
The point is if the govt is going to decide what is healthy for it's constituents...then go all the way. Rid the world of ice cream parlors lending a hand to obesity, rid the world of tanning beds causing cancer, rid the world of chiropracters practicing a made up medicine, rid the world of guns 'cause people get shot, rid the world of poison ivy cuz that shit itches, rid the world of mosquitoes cuz they have cooties, in fact let's rid the world of anything that is not 100% absolutely positively healthy.
Smoking can cause all these diseases (as often stated in favor of a smoking ban). Well Red meat leads to cholesterol...ban it. Sex can lead to aids. . . . ban it. Tanning can cause skin cancer . . . ban it. Really since when has the government been that concerned with the health of its citizens. If they were truly concerned, they would ban the McDonalds, Burger Kings and Wendy's.
As far as my wife's personal preference, if she doesn't want to smell like smoke, fine. I consider that part of the 'going out' experience. Do I like smelling like smoke? No. Will I let it determine if I go out or stay home? Hell no.
And yes I smoke outside of my home, regardless of the temperature, I'm outside of my home when I smoke. I've never complained about it and I see plenty of folks who do the same thing. Which brings me to why I enjoy bars so much. It is because I can smoke inside comfortably.
The point is if the govt is going to decide what is healthy for it's constituents...then go all the way. Rid the world of ice cream parlors lending a hand to obesity, rid the world of tanning beds causing cancer, rid the world of chiropracters practicing a made up medicine, rid the world of guns 'cause people get shot, rid the world of poison ivy cuz that shit itches, rid the world of mosquitoes cuz they have cooties, in fact let's rid the world of anything that is not 100% absolutely positively healthy.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
The ATL
TOday's Pollen count: 2174
Greater than 120 (the highest mark on the scoriing chart) is extreme. So what exactly would almost 20 times the extreme mark???
Greater than 120 (the highest mark on the scoriing chart) is extreme. So what exactly would almost 20 times the extreme mark???
Ga Politics
So I was reading this website: click here. I found it very interesting that Governor Sonny Perdue was late on his taxes for seven years straight. I liked the overall message of the site (of course it's sponsored by the Democrats) which is 'Don't raise our taxes until you pay yours'. Very catchy.
In other Georgia news, I recently read an article which stated that Fulton County taxpayers (guess that doesn't include the governor) pay somewhere around 3 million bucks for part-time city council members to assemble and pay their staff. I mentioned before how silly I thought it was that a part time council member received $40,000 annual compensation. But then to have such a huge budget for a staff (which by reasons of deduction I can only assume is a part time staff....) is outrageous. But is this what the Georgia politicians in the house are focusing on. . . no! They want to stop people from smoking in bars...
Which brings me to my next topic...Smoking Ban. I have every intention of quitting my smoking habit in the very near future. And my stance on this topic will not change. I agree that smoking in malls, stores et cetera is inappropriate. Not necessarily because of the health risk 'cause I fear smog is probably just as bad nowadays. But more because it's rude. However, banning smoking in bars is ludicrous. Bars are not a necessary destination. If you want to drink, you have plenty of restaurants with non smoking sessions at which to do it and in Gwinnett you have plenty of bars that are nonsmoking. But implementing a state ban is ridiculous. It's an assault on personal freedoms. I go to bars mostly because I can smoke there without being patronized. I don't smoke in my home, I don't smoke in my car but I do smoke in my bar.....I know Iknow, what about the kids eating with their parents....that's what the non smoking section is for....and it's a freakin' bar for smoker's sake. You want to eat with your kids, take them to a 'family friendly' spot that doesn't allow smoking, don't take them to a sports bar.
And what's next? Are they going to ban smoking in your car, on your property? Government needs to step the hell out of personal lives and run the bigger scheme.
In other Georgia news, I recently read an article which stated that Fulton County taxpayers (guess that doesn't include the governor) pay somewhere around 3 million bucks for part-time city council members to assemble and pay their staff. I mentioned before how silly I thought it was that a part time council member received $40,000 annual compensation. But then to have such a huge budget for a staff (which by reasons of deduction I can only assume is a part time staff....) is outrageous. But is this what the Georgia politicians in the house are focusing on. . . no! They want to stop people from smoking in bars...
Which brings me to my next topic...Smoking Ban. I have every intention of quitting my smoking habit in the very near future. And my stance on this topic will not change. I agree that smoking in malls, stores et cetera is inappropriate. Not necessarily because of the health risk 'cause I fear smog is probably just as bad nowadays. But more because it's rude. However, banning smoking in bars is ludicrous. Bars are not a necessary destination. If you want to drink, you have plenty of restaurants with non smoking sessions at which to do it and in Gwinnett you have plenty of bars that are nonsmoking. But implementing a state ban is ridiculous. It's an assault on personal freedoms. I go to bars mostly because I can smoke there without being patronized. I don't smoke in my home, I don't smoke in my car but I do smoke in my bar.....I know Iknow, what about the kids eating with their parents....that's what the non smoking section is for....and it's a freakin' bar for smoker's sake. You want to eat with your kids, take them to a 'family friendly' spot that doesn't allow smoking, don't take them to a sports bar.
And what's next? Are they going to ban smoking in your car, on your property? Government needs to step the hell out of personal lives and run the bigger scheme.
Hokies NFL Draft Class
According to SI.com, here are the former Hokies that should go in next week's NFL draft:
Virginia Tech
Rank Player Position Team Round Pick Grade
1 Eric Green CB 3.83
2 Jim Davis DE 3.77
3 Jon Dunn OT 3.53
4 Vincent Fuller S 3.48
5 Bryan Randall QB 3.20
6 Kevin Lewis DT 3.13
7 Mikal Baaqee OLB 3.12
8 James Miller OG 3.05
Virginia Tech
Rank Player Position Team Round Pick Grade
1 Eric Green CB 3.83
2 Jim Davis DE 3.77
3 Jon Dunn OT 3.53
4 Vincent Fuller S 3.48
5 Bryan Randall QB 3.20
6 Kevin Lewis DT 3.13
7 Mikal Baaqee OLB 3.12
8 James Miller OG 3.05
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Google Alert
I love this Google company. For those of you that don't know, Google alerts is a service in which you enter some keywords and Google will email you results based on the keywords at a periodic frequency that you determine. So I get a daily email for stories about the Lakers, Redskins, Hokies, Dodge Magnum, and PSP.
Did I mention that I'm the proud owner of a PSP? HOT, they are really hot. Amazingly clear. I haven't had any of the dead pixel issue that some people have had. I bought Twisted Metal as my first game and strangely enough I find myself playing it for hours on end. I plan to watch the included Spiderman 2 movie though I never saw the first one. It was quite a chunk of change but I don't regret it at all....
Did I mention that I'm the proud owner of a PSP? HOT, they are really hot. Amazingly clear. I haven't had any of the dead pixel issue that some people have had. I bought Twisted Metal as my first game and strangely enough I find myself playing it for hours on end. I plan to watch the included Spiderman 2 movie though I never saw the first one. It was quite a chunk of change but I don't regret it at all....
Wake up Call
When staying in lovely Winston Salem, North Carolina, I tend to sleep with the TV on. It's something that just runs in my family. Anyway, it seems that no matter what channel I fall asleep to, when I wake up and get out of the shower, the Bible Revival Hour is on. Now this is a low budget evangelical outfit out of nearby Kernersville, NC. Despite the Bible Revival Hour only being a half hour long, there are often some of the funniest statements made. Today's quote as the self proclaimed Prophet somebody somebody was healing an audience member: 'Can you feel it, God is in your pelvic area?'
Whoa....
Whoa....
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