Sunday, October 21, 2007

No more X?

I have decided that watching 4 and a half seasons of the X-files in two months is quite a bit. I mean, it is too much to soon. Don't get me wrong, I think the show is amazing, but I feel that rushing through it will not only limit my appreciation but also prevent me from seeing the little things; the most important things in some cases. Nonetheless, I do not want to dwell upon my fascination with the X-files, and how much I love the characters -such as Cancer man- or how I love the plot and conspiracies behind the show et cetera. It would most likely please you and interest you in many ways, but I feel that I have talked for far too long on this subject, much as I am doing for Rage Against the Machine. Dear Lord, here I go once again, mentioning Rage Against the Machine. What an intense combo, X-Files and Rage Against the Machine, mentioned in the same sentence. My oh my. Anyways, getting back to what I was trying to say, I am willing to give up watching the X-files for, say, one week and a half. That sounds about fair considering that I have an exam on October 31st, and probably some more work as if I haven't had enough yet.
However, the way I am -procrastinating and sometimes having a weak will- I will break this will in matter of days, perhaps minutes. Four and a half seasons is quite a bit to digest in a matter of two months. Christ, that is a lot! No more X-Files for one and a half weeks.
Oh, the hell with this. Time to watch some X-Files before the baseball game begins at 8pm.

Anyone out there? Laziness or normal?

Sunday evening. Two essays; one due Thursday and the other due Friday. That's about it I guess. This could be a fun, charismatic week or it can be a dreadful, horror show. I guess it depends on me. Yeah, that's it. It all depends on me. Whatever the case may be, do you ever feel like holding work for another day? Frequently asking yourself, "oh, I can do that today, but my mind is not there. I'll do it tomorrow with a clearer and more astute mind," ? I can call myself lazy or I can say "No, I'm not lazy. Everyone does this." However, whatever I may call myself in this case, it does not matter. Through the eyes of a ranger (kick the Walker, Texas Ranger theme!), a friend or some old dude, I can be seen as a lazy adult. However, through the eyes of another I am just as normal as anyone else. Anyways, I do not know where I am getting to or what I'm actually saying. For all I know, we are all lazy, and no one in this world is normal. Nah, I know what I'm actually saying, I just do not know where I am going with this. I procrastinate a lot. So does everyone else. Why am I writing this? What am I trying to prove that has not been proven already? Am I really trying to prove anything? Holy cats, Batman!
Friday evening, I'll probably report some joyful news followed by some dark mood or something stupid. Who knows really? Damn! Am I this bored to be writing about nonsense? About a topic without a point to it really? Ah, perhaps this has all to do with the hype of tonights game 7 baseball game between Boston red Sox and Cleveland Indians. I have been a Red Sox fan for 10 years if that means anything to you. Whoever you are? Who the hell is this? Someone reading my blog either than me? Jesus!
Well, if it does mean anything to anyone out there, I am rooting for the Sox to win it tonight.
Ever get lost in the moment? Doing something peacefully with a goal, or something? And than just flying elsewhere, wondering what was I even talking about? No? I haven't either.
oh well.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Sleep now in the fire

Aye. Yup. Nothing like listening to music full blast. Well, with the headphones dangling from the neck of my sweater that is. No way would I listen to music full blast in my ears. Never. Again. Even if it is Rage Against the Machine. Never. Again. When I did that last year, and I did it quite a bit, I had problems hearing for a while. Now, every thing's fine or so I hope it is.
During my Politics class today -the usual boring politics class with a boring and non-stop talker as a teacher- I couldn't help but think about Rage Against the Machine. No, there was a point for the band to be circling my mind either than there amazing songs, in my opinion. My politics teacher was talking to us about brainwashing and how it was used in communist countries, such as Russian. I couldn't help but think about Rage Against the Machine's song called "Vietnow," which goes along like this;

Turn it off, turn on tha radio, nah fuck it turn it off
Fear is your only God on the radio
Nah fuck it, your saviour's my guillotine, crosses and kerosene

Merge on tha networks, slangin' nerve gas
Up jump tha boogie then bang, let 'em hang
While tha paraniod try ta stuff tha void
Let's capture this AM mayhem
Undressed, and blessed by tha Lord


It was known that during the communist regime in russia, and other countries under the same government, would use the radio to brainwash those listening. That is the AM radio. Radio, one of todays strongest influence, was used as a propaganda tool.
I also couldn't help but think about another Rage Against the Machine song titled "Bullet in the head," which talks about being brainwashed. This song goes a little like this;

This time the bullet cold rocked ya
A yellow ribbon instead of a swastika
Nothin' proper about ya propaganda
Fools follow rules when the set commands ya
Said it was blue
When the blood was red
That's how ya got a bullet blasted through ya head

Blasted through ya head
Blasted through ya head


It also includes Rage's famous chorus;

Just victims of the in-house drive-by
They say jump, you say how high
Just victims of the in-house drive-by
They say jump, you say how high


I have great respect for Rage Against the Machine, and especially their lead singer Zach de la Rocha. Unfortunately, they split up seven years ago. Nonetheless, they began touring last March.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Markov on Bruins radar

This rumor has been circulating the sports media for quite sometime. Actually, it began to rise during hockey's pre-season. Danny Markov, a good defensive defenceman, was still looking for a job. Somewhere. Anywhere. However, it was his asking price that kept him in the stand snacking on pop corn, while watching hockey take place in its third year since the lockout. Don't get me wrong, Danny Markov is a good defenceman, but 3 million is a little over exagerated for him.
Danny Markov spent most of his NHL career in Toronto. He would later play for Phoenix, Carolina, Philadelphia, Nashville and Detroit. He has played 538 games, recording 29 goals and 118 assists. In those 538 games he was +47 and he spent 456 minutes in the penalty box.
Danny markov's Career stats:

97-98 Toronto (25GP) (2G) (5A) (7PTS) (+/- 0) (28Pim)
98-99 Toronto (57GP) (4G) (8A) (12PTS) (+5) (47Pim)
99-00 Toronto (59GP) (0G) (10A) (10PTS) (+13) (28Pim)
00-01 Toronto (59GP (3G) (13A) (16PTS) (+6) (34Pim)
01-02 Phoenix (72GP) (6G) (30A) (36PTS) (-7) (67Pim)
02-03 Phoenix (64GP) (4G) (16A) (20PTS) (+2) (36Pim)
03-04 Carolina (44GP) (4G) (10A) (14PTS) (-6) (37Pim)
03-04 Philadelphia (34GP) (2G) (3A) (5Pts) (+/-0) (58Pim)
05-06 Nashville (58GP) (0G) (11A) (11PTS) (+9) (62Pim)
06-07 Detroit (66GP) (4G) (12A) (16PTS) (+25) (59Pim)

Monday, October 15, 2007

Paranormal and those greenish-greyish aliens

Since the end of August I have been busy. Busy watching X-Files. Yes that, oh-so 90's t.v show that hooked millions of viewers in north America. Yes, that show. A show filled with conspiracies within conspiracies. Aliens. Paranormal activities. And that sonofabitch Cigarette-smoking man, a.k.a Cancer man. Those two famous fictitious F.B.I agents; Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. One who strongly believes that his sister was abducted by aliens, twenty-so years ago, without any solid proof; just that blinding light. On the other side, Danna Scully, who is medical doctor as well, believes that everything can be explained by science: everything has an explanation. Anyways, you know the rest.
I have bought all but season 6, which I shall buy when I finish this semester. For those of you who do not know, there are nine seasons. So far, I am half way through season four and I am enjoying every minute of it.
Here are my thoughts on the seasons that I have viewed;
Season one:
This was a experimental season to say the least. The writers did give some glimpses of the shows idea, but it was pretty much an amateur-like season. It was, give or take, 80% monster of the week episodes. However, the final episode did push the story along. Nonetheless, this season was similar to every adventurous, suspenseful series; it had a slower beginning with many filler-up episodes. Some episodes worth watching; 'Pilot,' 'Deep Throat,' 'Squeeze,' 'Shadows,' 'Ice,''Fallen Angel,' 'Fire,''E.B.E.,' 'Tooms' and 'The Erlenmeyer Flask.'
Season two:
This season took off where the first season ended. It continued the mysterious "alien" found at the end of season one, but also included monster of the week episodes. However, it did not contain as many as the first season did. The show began to develop the characters such as; Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, assistant-director Skinner and Cancer man. Unfortunately, the writers had not developed them profoundly. But, then again, this was only the second season, in which the writers hinted that there was more than meets the eye. The season did contain some great episodes as Dana Scully's abduction, which was two parts. Those two episodes were quite fascinating. The season finale was stronger and allowed the audience to ponder whether [a certain character, not worth mentioning to those who haven't seen it] is dead. Some episodes worth watching; 'Little green men,' 'Host,' 'Blood,''Duane Barry (part 1),' 'Ascension (part 2),' 'Red Museum,' 'Aubrey,' 'Irresistible,' 'Die hand die verlezt,' 'Colony (part 1),' 'End game (part 2),' 'Dod Kalm,' 'Humbug,' 'The Calusari,' 'F.Emasculata,' 'Our Town' and 'Anasazi (part 1, season finale).
Season three: This is my favorite season so far because it really is the 'beginning' of the X-files. This is the season where a lot of things begin to happen. You also realize the maturity of the writers and the remarkable plots contained in the season. This is the season where one begins to really hate Cancer man as well as ponder more about the conspiracies within the shows government. Episodes worth watching; 'The blessing way (part 2),' 'Paper Clip (part 3),' 'D.P.O,' 'Clyde Bruckman's final repose,' 'The Walk,' 'Oubliette,' 'Nisei (part 1),' '731,' 'Revelations,' 'Grotesque,' 'Piper Maru (part 1),' 'Apocrypha (part 2),' 'Blood Money,' 'Jose Chung's From Outer space,' 'Quagmire,' 'Wetwired,' 'Talitha Cumi (part 1, season finale).'

The Boston Bruins roadtrip

Starting the season away from home cannot be easy. The Boston Bruins began their 07-08 season on a five game road trip to the west coast. These five teams included, respectively; Dallas, Phoenix, Anaheim, Los Angeles and San Jose. Three of these five west coast teams are arguably top teams in the league, therefore, it would not have been a surprise had the Bruins come home -this thursday against Tampa Bay- with a 2-3-0 record. A record below ,500., which would not have been a surprise to the majority of the Bruins fans. For the past two year the Bruins have been a flat-styled team, who was taken advantage by many teams. Bruins fans know what I mean when I say "taken advantage' last season. Furtunately, it seems that the Bruins have changed their playing style, adding some finese, speed and the much needed physical presence. But, then again, they have only played five games so far, with seventy-seven remaining. It is too early to say anything, but it is not too early to smile at the progress taken place. However, I do not mean to say that the Bruins have dominated throughout these five games. In my opinion, they have played poorly twice. However, it does illuminate some light when you produce the opposite results to what the majority of the journalists covering hockey have predicted.
The Bruins had a good game overal against Dallas, but failed too show it in the final result, losing 4-1. The Bruins completely dominated the Phoenix Coyotes 3-1, however, the Bruins missed about two empty nets. Even though the Bruins lost their third game, 2-1, against the Anaheim Ducks, the Bruins managed to stay in the game and keep up with the Ducks.
What surprised me the most was friday's game against Los Angeles Kings. I had hoped for a more offensive game by the Bruins, which, surprisingly, happened. However, the Bruins forgot about defence, which let to a frenzy amount of goals. At one point the Bruins were leading 4-1. Then, just before the end of the second period, the Kings scored twice, cutting the Bruins lead to one. Nonetheless, the Bruins scored two quick goals, pushing their lead to 5-3. Once again, the Kings scored twice, tying the game 5-5. Back and forth this game went, until the Bruins finally broke away, scoring three goals before the Kings scored their last goal with five seconds remaining. The final score was 8-6 Bruins. No doubt about Boston's offence. But where was the defence, let alone new comer, Manny fernandez (Goalie)? It upsets me that our number one goalie, Manny Fernandez has allowed 10 goals in two games. He has a record of 1-1-0, 5,00GAA and a horrible ,796SV%. But, I shall not look into it that much. It's only his first two games of the season.
There last game, of the five game road trip, was against the San Jose Sharks. The Bruins had lead 1-0 until there was 38 seconds left in the game. The Bruins had dominated the first period, outshooting the Sharks 12-4, as well as outplaying them. However, the Sharks retaliated and outshot the Bruins 13-0 in the third and 10-8 in the third. Former Bruin, Joe Thornton, set up the tying goal, but 16 seconds later -with 12 seconds remaining- Bruins defenceman, and often criticized since acquired last season, Aaron Ward scored. Even though the Sharks had hit 4 posts, the Bruins had won their third game. Their next game is their home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Monday, October 8, 2007

NHL Predictions

It is that time of year; fights, goals, hits. Here are my predictions for each division; both eastern and western.

Atlantic:

Pittsburgh
New York Rangers
Philadelphia
New Jersey
New York Islanders

Northeast:

Ottawa
Buffalo
Boston
Toronto
Montreal

Southeast:

Tampa Bay
Carolina
Washington
Florida
Atlanta

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Ottawa
2. Pittsburgh
3. Tampa Bay
4. Buffalo
5. New York Rangers
6. Philadelphia
7. Boston
8. New Jersey
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9. Toronto
10. Carolina
11. Washington
12. Montreal
13. Florida
14. New York Islanders
15. Atlanta


Central:

Detroit
Nashville
St-Louis
Chicago
Columbus

Northwest:

Minnesota
Calgary
Colorado
Vancouver
Edmonton

Pacific:

San Jose
Anaheim
Dallas
Los Angeles
Phoenix

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1. San Jose
2. Detroit
3. Minnesota
4. Calgary
5. Anaheim
6. Colorado
7. Dallas
8. Vancouver
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9. Nashville
10. St-Louis
11. Los Angeles
12. Edmonton
13. Chicago
14. Columbus
15. Phoenix