Ok, I happen to catch this story this afternoon on Digg, and had to comment about it.
Everyone seems to think they know what the President thinks and stands for, I usually say you can tell a lot about a person by the people you keeps friends with. This is the story : "Zinsmeister: ‘I’ll Never Hire Another Woman Because They Just Get Pregnant And Leave’". This is the domestic policy adviser that Bush chose to have? Can you really be more obtuse. I agree that in certain functions, a woman getting pregnant and taking Maternity leave can cause some headaches for a company, but to go to the extent of saying that because woman can get pregnant, and may choose to take leave to spend time with their children, you'll never hire one again?. I think it is a great move for a family to have a parent home with their children at a young age, that is when they learn the basics of life.
thats my rant for today.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Hockey
Well after last night's game, which was a good one to watch, Ottawa leads 3-0 in the series against Buffalo. They played well, allowing only 15 shots against Emery. Anytime you can limit a playoff game to 15 shots on your goaltender, your chances of winning increase greatly.
I am looking forward to see Ottawa in the finals, and unless they decide to pull a similar feat as the New York Yankees in 2004, and lose a 3-0 lead against the Boston Red Sox, we will be seing them in the next round.
Ottawa needs to keep playing the way they are, back-checking, pinching on those long passes along the blue line, and keep driving the net. I must say that in the last minutes of last night's game, i started getting worried, because Buffalo was putting on the pressure around the net. Similar to Saturday night's game when Buffalo's Daniel Briere scored with 5.8 seconds left in the third period.
let's see how Wednesday's game goes.
Go SENS Go.
I am looking forward to see Ottawa in the finals, and unless they decide to pull a similar feat as the New York Yankees in 2004, and lose a 3-0 lead against the Boston Red Sox, we will be seing them in the next round.
Ottawa needs to keep playing the way they are, back-checking, pinching on those long passes along the blue line, and keep driving the net. I must say that in the last minutes of last night's game, i started getting worried, because Buffalo was putting on the pressure around the net. Similar to Saturday night's game when Buffalo's Daniel Briere scored with 5.8 seconds left in the third period.
let's see how Wednesday's game goes.
Go SENS Go.
Friday, May 11, 2007
That's 1 for Canada
Well, after game one of the Ottawa Buffalo series, Ottawa managed a 5-2 win. It was a reversal of the last series between these two teams. Ottawa showed that it has learned from the past, and showed that it can play in the playoffs. Whether or not they can continue this streak, only time will tell us.
A few players of note, have shown maturity that is needed to win playoff games. Jason Spezza, for one, has learned to play two way hockey. Daniel Alfredsson, is playing like he did in the Olympics. Emery is looking sharp. Some of the other players are also stepping up their playing, Chris Neil, is doing what Chris Neil does. Mike Fischer played a spectacular game last night, scoring one, and laying some hard hits throughout the game.
It will no doubt make for an interesting series, as I cheer for our last remaining Canadian team. Go SENS Go.
A few players of note, have shown maturity that is needed to win playoff games. Jason Spezza, for one, has learned to play two way hockey. Daniel Alfredsson, is playing like he did in the Olympics. Emery is looking sharp. Some of the other players are also stepping up their playing, Chris Neil, is doing what Chris Neil does. Mike Fischer played a spectacular game last night, scoring one, and laying some hard hits throughout the game.
It will no doubt make for an interesting series, as I cheer for our last remaining Canadian team. Go SENS Go.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Playoffs, round two.
And then there were two. Two Canadian teams left. Ottawa will have to get organized to beat the devils, and Vancouver is going to have a rough ride ahead against Anaheim ( I've updated my grid ).
I honestly hope the sens can keep it together against New Jersey, and not fall apart like Tampa Bay did. New Jersey, is an effective team, even though they are one of the more boring teams to watch play. New Jersey has much of the needed components for a playoff team 1) a reliable goaltender, 2) a good defense ( no one can play a trap defense like the devils ) and 3) players who can score the "ugly" goals. The goals that come from standing around the net and cleaning up the garbage rebounds,etc.
Having said this. Ottawa does have a decent goaltender, although not as reliable as Brodeur, their defense has been playing well, as well as their offense, and with some trade aquisitions they went and got a couple of players that can play in front of the net. So it should lead to an interesting round.
Go Sens Go. I found my sens flag this week-end while cleaning out the garage.
I honestly hope the sens can keep it together against New Jersey, and not fall apart like Tampa Bay did. New Jersey, is an effective team, even though they are one of the more boring teams to watch play. New Jersey has much of the needed components for a playoff team 1) a reliable goaltender, 2) a good defense ( no one can play a trap defense like the devils ) and 3) players who can score the "ugly" goals. The goals that come from standing around the net and cleaning up the garbage rebounds,etc.
Having said this. Ottawa does have a decent goaltender, although not as reliable as Brodeur, their defense has been playing well, as well as their offense, and with some trade aquisitions they went and got a couple of players that can play in front of the net. So it should lead to an interesting round.
Go Sens Go. I found my sens flag this week-end while cleaning out the garage.
Monday, April 16, 2007
The playoffs are in full swing
Well it's once again time for the NHL playoffs to begin.
I've seen a couple of games so far, and i have to say, as usually the caliber has once again risen above regular season play.
I definitely like the look of the Ottawa Senators. Calgary has a chance if it can stay OUT OF THE PENALTY box. Vancouver's goaltender is playing like a stanley cup goaltender should. Anaheim is really going for it. But i am a firm believer that Lord's stanley's cup belongs in CANADA.
I've compiled my usual grid. viewed ( here ) for those of you who want just a quick glance of the standings.
may the best team win. ( that should read, may the best Canadian team win ).
I've seen a couple of games so far, and i have to say, as usually the caliber has once again risen above regular season play.
I definitely like the look of the Ottawa Senators. Calgary has a chance if it can stay OUT OF THE PENALTY box. Vancouver's goaltender is playing like a stanley cup goaltender should. Anaheim is really going for it. But i am a firm believer that Lord's stanley's cup belongs in CANADA.
I've compiled my usual grid. viewed ( here ) for those of you who want just a quick glance of the standings.
may the best team win. ( that should read, may the best Canadian team win ).
Friday, March 16, 2007
Boisclair......What more to say
First and foremost, i don't usually like bringing up politics, because its one of those discussions that nobody can agree, and everyone usually gets upset with everyone else. But I am making an exception today. This goes beyond the realm of politics, and into the territory of common sense.
OK, I'm not a "Partie Quebecois" fans to begin with ( but that is another topic for discussion ) but how can a political party continue to support a moron like Andre Boisclair. The most recent of his indiscretions ( if i can use the word ) happened yesterday while giving a speech at a Trois-Rivieres university. Links ( English, French ). Where he called students of Asian decent "yeux bridés" the French translation of "slanted eyes".
After making such a derogatory comment, not only did he not realize it was offensive, he refused to apologize for saying it, saying he didn't think it was insulting. Where did they find this clown. It's one thing to not realize the word insulted some people, but if it did, you could at least apologize for it, saying that you did not intention to insult anyone, and apologize to those it hurt.
Can this really be the best person the PQ could find to lead their party to victory. If so it makes me wonder how bad the rest of them have to be, if this is the most "politically correct" one of them all.
not enough about politics. Who else thinks the Canadians have to start taking some serious actions if they hope to not become the laughing stock of the NHL this year. Second best in the first half of the season to second worst....
OK, I'm not a "Partie Quebecois" fans to begin with ( but that is another topic for discussion ) but how can a political party continue to support a moron like Andre Boisclair. The most recent of his indiscretions ( if i can use the word ) happened yesterday while giving a speech at a Trois-Rivieres university. Links ( English, French ). Where he called students of Asian decent "yeux bridés" the French translation of "slanted eyes".
After making such a derogatory comment, not only did he not realize it was offensive, he refused to apologize for saying it, saying he didn't think it was insulting. Where did they find this clown. It's one thing to not realize the word insulted some people, but if it did, you could at least apologize for it, saying that you did not intention to insult anyone, and apologize to those it hurt.
Can this really be the best person the PQ could find to lead their party to victory. If so it makes me wonder how bad the rest of them have to be, if this is the most "politically correct" one of them all.
not enough about politics. Who else thinks the Canadians have to start taking some serious actions if they hope to not become the laughing stock of the NHL this year. Second best in the first half of the season to second worst....
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Barenaked Ladies Live Feb 19th
I finally got a chance to see this group live on Monday. My wife had bought me tickets to their show as a Christmas present.
They live up to all the expectations. They are an amazing live band to watch. They honestly look like they have more fun up on stage then the fans do watching them. And unlike some shows, there was quite a bit of improv, which i enjoy.
This group has a reputation for being one of the best live bands still around because they actually put on a show. They sing their songs, unlike the Britney Spears, Ashley and Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake of this day and Age who just lip sync their way through while bouncing around everywhere. Don't get me wrong they do a lot of bouncing, but they aren't trying to make it look like they can continue singing in a calm voice while doing it.
It was a great show, and i enjoyed it immensely. They played a variety of their songs, not just the latest album, which was nice.
all in all, it was a great time.
They live up to all the expectations. They are an amazing live band to watch. They honestly look like they have more fun up on stage then the fans do watching them. And unlike some shows, there was quite a bit of improv, which i enjoy.
This group has a reputation for being one of the best live bands still around because they actually put on a show. They sing their songs, unlike the Britney Spears, Ashley and Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake of this day and Age who just lip sync their way through while bouncing around everywhere. Don't get me wrong they do a lot of bouncing, but they aren't trying to make it look like they can continue singing in a calm voice while doing it.
It was a great show, and i enjoyed it immensely. They played a variety of their songs, not just the latest album, which was nice.
all in all, it was a great time.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Canadiens
Ok. What is going on with our Canadiens. They are playing like it doesn't matter. I've seen more competitiveness from my garage league.
I was at the game on Saturday, and the first two periods were pretty active. But for some reason the Habs, felt like they didn't need to play in the third. It's as if, they felt like it wasn't worth the effort to try and win the game.
It's as if the Canadiens don't feel like trying to make the playoffs this year. They had such a great start to the season, but just seem to be dieing off now.
One more rant about these Canadiens, why is it that our best scorer is a defensemen. Or at least the most reliable one. If you ask me we should be looking to get a good scorer in, and get rid of the dead weight ( Kovalev, Samsonov, etc )
I was at the game on Saturday, and the first two periods were pretty active. But for some reason the Habs, felt like they didn't need to play in the third. It's as if, they felt like it wasn't worth the effort to try and win the game.
It's as if the Canadiens don't feel like trying to make the playoffs this year. They had such a great start to the season, but just seem to be dieing off now.
One more rant about these Canadiens, why is it that our best scorer is a defensemen. Or at least the most reliable one. If you ask me we should be looking to get a good scorer in, and get rid of the dead weight ( Kovalev, Samsonov, etc )
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