I'm watching Netherlands v. Russia at UEFA's Euro2008. DV-R'ed it like 8 hours ago. 11th minute I have to jump to this:
Comparative face time Van Basten v. Hiddink: who told Gus to wear that shirt? I'm thinking Holland definitely wins this tie.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
aka 80ism
Lord Lytton accidentally reveals how the theory of evolution is dead on arrival. Everything can be accounted for by natural processes, Bulwer proposes in The Haunter and the Haunted. More specifically, every phenomenon has behind it a natural law which can be adduced. There is no supernatural agency. It's all either "science" not yet discovered or knowledge that has always been held back. Yet another example of science without boundaries.
Problem for evolutionists: when trying to subtract supernaturalism from irreducible complexity they eliminate from the debate the notion that a process beyond science could be responsible for the origin of life, the chemistry to biology event horizon, that isn't supernatural by definition.
(Guess that's circular. How it could have turned out like that must be a good thing. B/c it's funny how the second part somehow manages to connect with the first part. Didn't seem likely from the first part.)
Problem for evolutionists: when trying to subtract supernaturalism from irreducible complexity they eliminate from the debate the notion that a process beyond science could be responsible for the origin of life, the chemistry to biology event horizon, that isn't supernatural by definition.
(Guess that's circular. How it could have turned out like that must be a good thing. B/c it's funny how the second part somehow manages to connect with the first part. Didn't seem likely from the first part.)
Friday, June 20, 2008
Daft Draft, pt 1
Turns out Versus did a great job. Helps a whole lot that they just picked up the Canada guys feed.
Meanwhile....
I am way bummed about this pick.
Meanwhile....
I am way bummed about this pick.
(H)is skating and balance are poor, and his defensive zone positioning is awful. He simply cannot read developing plays quickly and react properly.
Last year the 2nd rd pick was wasted on that goalie. This year....
Good thing new guys are running the draft.
From Blueshirt Bulletin:
E.J. Maguire calls Del Zotto, who wears #4 in honor of Bobby Orr, "the new breed offensive defenseman who jumps up into the rush effectively; he either follows up a rush to add a second dimension or is capable of leading the rush himself."Like in what universe is that "new breed"? It's like these quotes are made up.
"He continues to improve defensively on a daily basis." His GM, Brad Selwood, said.
That quote is moronic! "On a daily basis"? Sounds like it either was said mindlessly or insincerely. If it was said at all.
"I'm trying to work on my game right now to be an all–around defenseman."
How about "I'm working to be an all around defenseman"? Who's writing these quotes?
"I got off to a slow start but I really wanted to focus on my defensive game."
Good Gawd! After the season the scouts called him out for sucking defensively. "I really wanted to focus on my defensive game." Is he ultimately saying, "I can't get better defensively"?
"I've found the best way to shut down a player is not having them have the puck."How about "crushing a guy is the best way to shut down a guy"?
"Whenever they have the puck, I get a chance to play the body and make them not want to come back into my corner."
Oooh...very scary!
"He's a great passer with a good shot," said TSN analyst Pierre McGuire. "Maturity is a question mark."
Great...just what we need! He could make us all forget about Roszival. I don't even want to speculate about that second part.
"There probably isn’t a defenseman in this class that has a higher offensive upside than Michael Del Zotto."
Yeah right! Guess that's why Dubi won't vouch for it. "Above and beyond normal"? wtf
Woodlief, again via Dubi @ Blueshirt Bulletin:
"(H)is decision making in his own end can be downright atrocious, and hockey sense is not something you can work on or acquire, as with some other skills."
At least he's "cute".
*sigh*
NHL Draft Tonight!
Yeah the whole Versus thing is excruciating.
I hope the Rangers get a first liner. Then an All Star defenseman. And please please please: don't take a goalie before round 6. Preferably the best amateur in all of Alaska. Although it's a small sample size, every known Alaskan in the NHL has a certain charisma. Of course I only know of Scott Gomez and Brandon Dubinsky, but that's a great nucleus.
I don’t care who the Rangers roll next year as long as they are “more cohesive” on the ice. One team, one style. Not some guys skate, others float. What did Babcock say about the Wings: “there best players are the best workers”, or something like that? That shouldn’t be an observation but a prerequisite on the Rangers.
Oh wait…there’s one guy, and one guy only, whose employment next season has had me on tenterhooks all spring. Please Glen, please, do not resign Brendan Shanahan. Slow, doesn’t hit, loses battles for the puck along the boards because he doesn’t do gritty anymore, will never fight again, always on the PP shoots high because he’s more likely to score but then there’s never any rebounds only he looks like he doesn’t care about that. And, he only skates hard during the shootouts.
Who cares if he is a likeable guy. He should retire and do TV. Like between the benches work.
I hope the Rangers get a first liner. Then an All Star defenseman. And please please please: don't take a goalie before round 6. Preferably the best amateur in all of Alaska. Although it's a small sample size, every known Alaskan in the NHL has a certain charisma. Of course I only know of Scott Gomez and Brandon Dubinsky, but that's a great nucleus.
I don’t care who the Rangers roll next year as long as they are “more cohesive” on the ice. One team, one style. Not some guys skate, others float. What did Babcock say about the Wings: “there best players are the best workers”, or something like that? That shouldn’t be an observation but a prerequisite on the Rangers.
Oh wait…there’s one guy, and one guy only, whose employment next season has had me on tenterhooks all spring. Please Glen, please, do not resign Brendan Shanahan. Slow, doesn’t hit, loses battles for the puck along the boards because he doesn’t do gritty anymore, will never fight again, always on the PP shoots high because he’s more likely to score but then there’s never any rebounds only he looks like he doesn’t care about that. And, he only skates hard during the shootouts.
Who cares if he is a likeable guy. He should retire and do TV. Like between the benches work.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Avery Gets Cut
Sean Avery's lacerated spleen caught the attention of a blogger at Blueshirt Bulletin. Girl said something like, if they took Avery to the hospital for a lacerated spleen and didn't operate on him, exactly what did they do and why was he in the intensive care for two days? Did they lie him down in a certain way? Spray him with that freezy stuff they use in soccer when a player is pretending to be hurt? Give him blood thickeners (is there such a thing?)? Yeah, I thought. What is up with that story?
Today Jim Matheson of the Canadian press did Glen Sather's bidding it seems.
But, what do I know?
Is there a hidden story here? Keep thinking about the Mary Kate Olsen rumor. There never were pictures of them together which to me strongly suggests it never really happened. Yet tmz had it.
MK was also linked to the tragic death of Heath Ledger. Then she's dating the Fiat heir who last year od'ed.
So, we have two guys closely associated with her. And with od'ing.
Avery goes to hospital and what the Rangers claim is curious. Okay.
Like to point out also that John Dellapina in the Daily News was the first to report Avery's being admitted. His original story didn't jibe with what the Rangers ultimately got reporters to say. He retracted, sort of. Incredibly perhaps, during the Finals Sather gave JDP the only interview a NY writer got with him all year. JDP says he just happened to run into him and Sather reached out.
Oh well. The important thing is Friday. I hope the Rangers pick a winner in every round.
Today Jim Matheson of the Canadian press did Glen Sather's bidding it seems.
Sean Avery, who's spending his summer working at Vogue magazine, wants $3.5 million a season. But the New York Rangers, as much as they know that Avery is a huge fan favourite, aren't going to give him that much. He's a third-liner and he's not that popular in his own dressing room.Sunday past Matheson had this item. Slats shows no mercy as he lacerates Avery with extreme prejudice.
"Elisha Cuthbert, who co-stars on the television program 24, looks better on the arm of Edmonton product turned Calgary Flames star defenceman Dion Phaneuf than NHL pest Sean Avery, her former beau."Wonder if that mentioning of Edmonton in the Phaneuf item was a slick Sather reference. Like, look, don't fuck with me, boy! Or, maybe he just wanted Avery to know ultimately how he appreciated Sean's contribution. These items seem designed not just to cushion Rangers fan disappointment. It's like Sather wants to eff it up for him with other teams.
But, what do I know?
Is there a hidden story here? Keep thinking about the Mary Kate Olsen rumor. There never were pictures of them together which to me strongly suggests it never really happened. Yet tmz had it.
MK was also linked to the tragic death of Heath Ledger. Then she's dating the Fiat heir who last year od'ed.
So, we have two guys closely associated with her. And with od'ing.Avery goes to hospital and what the Rangers claim is curious. Okay.
Like to point out also that John Dellapina in the Daily News was the first to report Avery's being admitted. His original story didn't jibe with what the Rangers ultimately got reporters to say. He retracted, sort of. Incredibly perhaps, during the Finals Sather gave JDP the only interview a NY writer got with him all year. JDP says he just happened to run into him and Sather reached out.
Oh well. The important thing is Friday. I hope the Rangers pick a winner in every round.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Duopoly
Great to see Ibrahimovic scoring. Now if only he'd bear down a little when he has to pass. Awesome also seeing how the English game has made a distinction between Torres and his teammates.
Carles Puyol left the game early. Must be an injury. Puyol is one of the best embellishers. Fake injury switch on and his body contorts with fury. Like a perfectly healthy tree undergoing spontaneous petrification, or something. It really sets a tone how his body gets behind the ploy. Lots of face. Both palms at the alleged injury point. The hair rattling as his face deploys pain like symptoms shock. His teeth. The writhing. Hope Puyol comes back next game. Many after, too.
Wonder if Fabregas would start if he played in Spain. Fair if true. Even if by being in London he gains a different fitness and mentality that could be an asset to share. For an international, the English experience improves a players ability more than any other league, imo. Like we see with Torres and we don't see, since Cesc isn't in. Take out Iniesta, play Cesc. But, what do I know? It just seems natural that maybe Cesc and Torres provide 1-2 with pace. Xavi, Silver and Villa share a more continental build up model. But, what do I know?
Definitely weird ending to the first period. Amazing that blunder still happens. FIFA should tell its refs: never blow the first half whistle whilst the defending team is vulnerable to an imminent cross to the six. Or, however they want to put
Update: Spain puts in Fabregas. No noticeable difference. But then, considering I was way wrong above...what do I know?
Carles Puyol left the game early. Must be an injury. Puyol is one of the best embellishers. Fake injury switch on and his body contorts with fury. Like a perfectly healthy tree undergoing spontaneous petrification, or something. It really sets a tone how his body gets behind the ploy. Lots of face. Both palms at the alleged injury point. The hair rattling as his face deploys pain like symptoms shock. His teeth. The writhing. Hope Puyol comes back next game. Many after, too.
Wonder if Fabregas would start if he played in Spain. Fair if true. Even if by being in London he gains a different fitness and mentality that could be an asset to share. For an international, the English experience improves a players ability more than any other league, imo. Like we see with Torres and we don't see, since Cesc isn't in. Take out Iniesta, play Cesc. But, what do I know? It just seems natural that maybe Cesc and Torres provide 1-2 with pace. Xavi, Silver and Villa share a more continental build up model. But, what do I know?
Definitely weird ending to the first period. Amazing that blunder still happens. FIFA should tell its refs: never blow the first half whistle whilst the defending team is vulnerable to an imminent cross to the six. Or, however they want to put
Update: Spain puts in Fabregas. No noticeable difference. But then, considering I was way wrong above...what do I know?
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