I have decided to end REALITY: MOMENT OF CLARITY on blogger. It has MOVED to Reality! on Wordpress.
All new posts will be made on the new site.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I'll Have A Coffee, Please. Thank You.
Question of the week: What is Spring break?
I'll tell you what it is: a week of waking up late, walking around without any pants on, thinking of having fun until you realize you need to study and do some research for upcoming essays, and making acquaintance with your new best buddy, Mr. Coffee.
That's what it is.
Some say it's about taking a break from school, going to the beach (if there is one near where you live - geez, I would love this), vacation to another continent, state, country, and whathaveyou. I say, "No, you have clearly been spending too much time on the internet." Not sure what that would have to do with spring break not being a break, but let it be whatever you make it to be.
The point is (if there actually is one) it only encourages you to become even more lazier than you are. Oh, sure it gives you a boost of "oh, yeah time for relaxing and a week off school" until you return to school only to realize you haven't studied for an exam. Mind you, I have never done that but I have drunk so much coffee during spring break two years ago that I had to stop drinking it for my health. Ya, four to five coffees per night will do that to you, and that's not even counting the amount during the day.
I would say (you know I love to ramble about stuff) that the worst part about spring break is that the NHL Trade Deadline is always the following week while I'm at school. Yes. However, lucky for me, the Boston Bruins have made their trades early (last Friday). OK. Enough hockey.
It's a blog about nothing and everything.
I'll tell you what it is: a week of waking up late, walking around without any pants on, thinking of having fun until you realize you need to study and do some research for upcoming essays, and making acquaintance with your new best buddy, Mr. Coffee.
That's what it is.
Some say it's about taking a break from school, going to the beach (if there is one near where you live - geez, I would love this), vacation to another continent, state, country, and whathaveyou. I say, "No, you have clearly been spending too much time on the internet." Not sure what that would have to do with spring break not being a break, but let it be whatever you make it to be.
The point is (if there actually is one) it only encourages you to become even more lazier than you are. Oh, sure it gives you a boost of "oh, yeah time for relaxing and a week off school" until you return to school only to realize you haven't studied for an exam. Mind you, I have never done that but I have drunk so much coffee during spring break two years ago that I had to stop drinking it for my health. Ya, four to five coffees per night will do that to you, and that's not even counting the amount during the day.
I would say (you know I love to ramble about stuff) that the worst part about spring break is that the NHL Trade Deadline is always the following week while I'm at school. Yes. However, lucky for me, the Boston Bruins have made their trades early (last Friday). OK. Enough hockey.
It's a blog about nothing and everything.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The 11th Hour
I'm starting a new blog called The 11th Hour, in which I will be working intensely on for the next month or so. It is a solo course project based on the present media; the stress of economic failure, decline in employment, education and living, negative aspects in the world, and how it all ties into the end of the world.
I have not started anything as of yet. No blog post or introduction in the new blog, but I will as soon as possible.
Ask yourself, Is it the end?
I have not started anything as of yet. No blog post or introduction in the new blog, but I will as soon as possible.
Ask yourself, Is it the end?
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Nhl Trade Update
Several changes have been made via trades.
Eric Johnson (ST.L) was traded to Colorado
Eric Brewer (ST.L) was traded to Tampa Bay
Tomas Kaberle (TOR) was traded to Boston
Rich Peverley (ATL) was traded to Boston
Jarkko Ruutu (OTT) was traded to Anaheim
Eric Johnson (ST.L) was traded to Colorado
Eric Brewer (ST.L) was traded to Tampa Bay
Tomas Kaberle (TOR) was traded to Boston
Rich Peverley (ATL) was traded to Boston
Jarkko Ruutu (OTT) was traded to Anaheim
Monday, February 14, 2011
Trade Deadline 2011: Bruins Edition
Get your NHL apps on your Iphones or blackberry's. It's that time of year again - in two weeks actually (February 28). Trade Deadline. Buyers. Sellers. Winners. Losers. Picks, picks and future considerations. Overpaying stronzo's because they can. Last playoff push. More Leafs fans crying and smacking their heads on their keyboards (youtube that shit. Would be great if there is a video of this). Other fans bitching that their GM didn't give away the teams future for Ilya Kovalchuk ... oh wait.
I'm not a pro at this, I'm just a die hard Boston Bruins fan. And you can take that to the bank.
Alright, alright. Let's get down to business. What do you want for Zach Bogosian? A pair of skates and tickets to a Justin Bieber concert? Hell, take his fucking hair piece.
Every has been blogging about trade rumors, players they want their team to acquire and you get the drill. Don't worry, this isn't a "I'll trade you Claude Julien and a bag of pucks for a book on how to have a successful Power Play!" Though some idiotic Bruins fan would consider it.
OK. Today I thought about the potential players that the Boston Bruins would be interested in and would definitely help the team improve this year, and hopefully in the long run. There are two things the Bruins are looking for: A puck-moving defenseman (PMD) and a center. There is also a good chance that they acquire a winger and have Seguin play center for the rest of the year, or have Wheeler as center if he is still with the club after the trade deadline.
After going through a load of players I came up with this list of D & FWD.
DEFENSE:
Zach Bogosian
Joe Corvo
Joni Pitkanen
John-Michael Liles
Fedor Tyutin
Brent Burns
Erik Johnson
Eric Brewer
Tomas Kaberle
FORWARD:
CRich Peverly
RW Milan Hejduk
LW R.J. Umberger
RW Jakub Vorachek
C Brad Richards
RW Ales Hemsky
C John Madden
C Jason Arnott
LWJarkko Ruutu
RW Scottie Upshall
C Andy McDonals
Obviously there are some players on there that will cost the Bruins a whole lot, and may not even be worth it in the end. For example, Tomas Kaberle is what the Bruins need - a PMD - but not only would his future in Boston be up in the air since he's a UFA at the end of the year, it will cost Boston at least a first round pick, a good prospect and a roster player (perhaps Wheeler). Personally, if I'm the Bruins and I really want Tomas Kaberle, I wait until July 1st. Yes, there will be competition, but the Bruins will have cap space. Joni Pitkanen & Andrei Markov are also free agents. However, I'm quite skeptic about Andrei Markov.
Here are my top 3 from the selected Ds & FWDs (top being the greatest chance, in my opinion, of being a Bruin):
DEFENSE:
1. Zach Bogosian
Smooth and speedy defenseman who is can definitely helps the Bruins on the PP. However, every star comes with a price to pay. He's young and has enormous potential on being a solid #2 in Boston. This will cost Boston a first round pick (more or less Boston's, not Toronto's), Blake Wheeler, Mark Stuart and a good prospect.
2. Fedor Tyutin
Many don't know much about him because he has been playing in Columbus, but he would be a pretty good addition to the Bruins PP. I do not think he is the best D available, nor do I think he is awesome, but I can definitely see the Bruins acquire him. A hunch, I guess.
3. John-Michael Liles
Honestly, this is the guy I want the Bruins to acquire if they cannot land Bogosian. Apparently, there is a rift between Liles and Avs coach, Joe Sacco. He's making around 4 million per year, but he would be a great addition for the Bruins. If it gets done, then look for one of Boychuk or Stuart going to Colorado along with a 2nd round pick and prospect. Maybe more, but I can definitely see 2 of those 3 being included in the package.
FORWARD:
1.Rich Peverley
Well, we all know the Bruins are shopping for a center. Probably not one that is signed for another 2-3 years because we are still not sure about Marc Savard. I know, I know. Peverley is signed for another year. However, he does not make much and will also come with a low risk, high reward. Peverley does have the instincts of a good passer; he is the poor man's Savard. Still good.
2. John Madden
Before you bitch about this, here me out. Madden is a superb shut down center. Yes, he's close to forty years old but he is also a free agent at the end of the year and won't cost much to acquire. Maybe just a 4th rounder. If the Bruins do acquire him, then there is a good chance Greggory Campbell gets a shot at the third line for the time being. And I would not have any trouble with that. Wheeler-Campbell-Ryder & Seguin-Madden-Thornton. Sign me up.
3. Brad Richards
I just had to put him in the top 3. Do the Bruins acquire him by the 28th? Probably not. In fact, I highly doubt they do get him. But you just never know.
I'm not a pro at this, I'm just a die hard Boston Bruins fan. And you can take that to the bank.
Alright, alright. Let's get down to business. What do you want for Zach Bogosian? A pair of skates and tickets to a Justin Bieber concert? Hell, take his fucking hair piece.
Every has been blogging about trade rumors, players they want their team to acquire and you get the drill. Don't worry, this isn't a "I'll trade you Claude Julien and a bag of pucks for a book on how to have a successful Power Play!" Though some idiotic Bruins fan would consider it.
OK. Today I thought about the potential players that the Boston Bruins would be interested in and would definitely help the team improve this year, and hopefully in the long run. There are two things the Bruins are looking for: A puck-moving defenseman (PMD) and a center. There is also a good chance that they acquire a winger and have Seguin play center for the rest of the year, or have Wheeler as center if he is still with the club after the trade deadline.
After going through a load of players I came up with this list of D & FWD.
DEFENSE:
Zach Bogosian
Joe Corvo
Joni Pitkanen
John-Michael Liles
Fedor Tyutin
Brent Burns
Erik Johnson
FORWARD:
C
RW Milan Hejduk
LW R.J. Umberger
RW Jakub Vorachek
C Brad Richards
RW Ales Hemsky
C John Madden
C Jason Arnott
LW
RW Scottie Upshall
C Andy McDonals
Obviously there are some players on there that will cost the Bruins a whole lot, and may not even be worth it in the end. For example, Tomas Kaberle is what the Bruins need - a PMD - but not only would his future in Boston be up in the air since he's a UFA at the end of the year, it will cost Boston at least a first round pick, a good prospect and a roster player (perhaps Wheeler). Personally, if I'm the Bruins and I really want Tomas Kaberle, I wait until July 1st. Yes, there will be competition, but the Bruins will have cap space. Joni Pitkanen & Andrei Markov are also free agents. However, I'm quite skeptic about Andrei Markov.
Here are my top 3 from the selected Ds & FWDs (top being the greatest chance, in my opinion, of being a Bruin):
DEFENSE:
1. Zach Bogosian
Smooth and speedy defenseman who is can definitely helps the Bruins on the PP. However, every star comes with a price to pay. He's young and has enormous potential on being a solid #2 in Boston. This will cost Boston a first round pick (more or less Boston's, not Toronto's), Blake Wheeler, Mark Stuart and a good prospect.
2. Fedor Tyutin
Many don't know much about him because he has been playing in Columbus, but he would be a pretty good addition to the Bruins PP. I do not think he is the best D available, nor do I think he is awesome, but I can definitely see the Bruins acquire him. A hunch, I guess.
3. John-Michael Liles
Honestly, this is the guy I want the Bruins to acquire if they cannot land Bogosian. Apparently, there is a rift between Liles and Avs coach, Joe Sacco. He's making around 4 million per year, but he would be a great addition for the Bruins. If it gets done, then look for one of Boychuk or Stuart going to Colorado along with a 2nd round pick and prospect. Maybe more, but I can definitely see 2 of those 3 being included in the package.
FORWARD:
1.
Well, we all know the Bruins are shopping for a center. Probably not one that is signed for another 2-3 years because we are still not sure about Marc Savard. I know, I know. Peverley is signed for another year. However, he does not make much and will also come with a low risk, high reward. Peverley does have the instincts of a good passer; he is the poor man's Savard. Still good.
2. John Madden
Before you bitch about this, here me out. Madden is a superb shut down center. Yes, he's close to forty years old but he is also a free agent at the end of the year and won't cost much to acquire. Maybe just a 4th rounder. If the Bruins do acquire him, then there is a good chance Greggory Campbell gets a shot at the third line for the time being. And I would not have any trouble with that. Wheeler-Campbell-Ryder & Seguin-Madden-Thornton. Sign me up.
3. Brad Richards
I just had to put him in the top 3. Do the Bruins acquire him by the 28th? Probably not. In fact, I highly doubt they do get him. But you just never know.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Monsters of the Week
Two things have been bugging me for a while. One dates back to last April, and the other last November. Supernatural and Fringe, respectively.
I still believe, strongly that is, that Supernatural should have ended last year - their 5th season. It should have been it, series done.
It should have ended there. I was satisfied with that ending. I really was. However, they did make Sam reappear at the end to provide a "twist" for the following season. Dumb. The main creator and writer, Eric Kripke, had planned 5 seasons, and did so. He left the show in the hands of other writers - some had been there from the beginning - to continue the series. To fuck it up ... I mean, provide more arcs. Sorry.
The sixth season is already underway (right now it is at their fourteenth episode). Although it has some decent moments, some pretty good episodes, it is convoluted and filled with bad stories and a plot (which is wishy washy) that is clearly being rushed and slightly forced. Shit, I cannot believe I said wishy washy. I love the show, I really do. Anyone that knows me, knows that Supernatural is my favorite show. And I will continue to watch it because it is something I started watching from the beginning and it is a show like no other. I just hope that the CW network don't fucking milk this series like they did with that piece of shit series called Smallville.
As for Fringe, and I'll make it quick, it is not going to last much longer. Why? Because Fox is a fucking douche bag. They ruin every good show or shows that have the potential, yet keep stupid, dumb fuck shows such as American Dad, The Cleveland Show, Glee, etc etc. What happened to shows like Firefly? Arrested Development? Yeah, I know. So Fringe, which was on Thursdays, has moved to Fridays in 2011. And yes, their ratings are falling. Falling, falling, falling. There is still hopes for a 4th season, but it is starting to look dim right now. Honestly, I would not be surprised if Fringe is renewed for a fourth season only to have pulled within 5-10 episodes into the new season.
I still believe, strongly that is, that Supernatural should have ended last year - their 5th season. It should have been it, series done.
Sam accepts to be Lucifers host, and successfully throws himself in the cage. As a result, Lucifer cannot destroy the world, Sam sacrifices himself for the good of mankind, and his brother, Dean, goes on to start a family and live a normal life.
It should have ended there. I was satisfied with that ending. I really was. However, they did make Sam reappear at the end to provide a "twist" for the following season. Dumb. The main creator and writer, Eric Kripke, had planned 5 seasons, and did so. He left the show in the hands of other writers - some had been there from the beginning - to continue the series. To fuck it up ... I mean, provide more arcs. Sorry.
The sixth season is already underway (right now it is at their fourteenth episode). Although it has some decent moments, some pretty good episodes, it is convoluted and filled with bad stories and a plot (which is wishy washy) that is clearly being rushed and slightly forced. Shit, I cannot believe I said wishy washy. I love the show, I really do. Anyone that knows me, knows that Supernatural is my favorite show. And I will continue to watch it because it is something I started watching from the beginning and it is a show like no other. I just hope that the CW network don't fucking milk this series like they did with that piece of shit series called Smallville.
As for Fringe, and I'll make it quick, it is not going to last much longer. Why? Because Fox is a fucking douche bag. They ruin every good show or shows that have the potential, yet keep stupid, dumb fuck shows such as American Dad, The Cleveland Show, Glee, etc etc. What happened to shows like Firefly? Arrested Development? Yeah, I know. So Fringe, which was on Thursdays, has moved to Fridays in 2011. And yes, their ratings are falling. Falling, falling, falling. There is still hopes for a 4th season, but it is starting to look dim right now. Honestly, I would not be surprised if Fringe is renewed for a fourth season only to have pulled within 5-10 episodes into the new season.
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