thank you Specter, thank you

I never thought I would have anything nice to say about Arlen Specter but I apparently do. After 5 terms in the Senate as a Republican, Specter has announced that he is switching to the Democrats as his views are no longer in line with the Republican party.

WOW!!!!!

The Republicans are running scared now. Not only have they lost the White House and the majority in Congress, but now, one of the party’s top people is walking away. Turning his back because he doesn’t agree with where the party is going.

Thank you Arlen Specter.

another reason McDonald’s is bad for you

Last Wednesday, a couple was severely injured in their SUV when the McDonald’s golden arches fell off the pole it was attached to and hit the unsuspecting couple. The woman suffered a fractured spinal column and the husband had 70 stitches in his head.

Holy cow!!! I don’t care how strong the winds are, a sign should not blow off the pole it is attached to.

I hope McDonald’s is assisting the family with their medical needs.

unbelievable..people are truly unbelievable

A Phoenix photo radar worker was shot to death early Monday morning as he sat in the DPS photo radar van. Someone actually drove up tot he car and opened fire on this unsuspecting worker. What the hell is wrong with this society? Luckily the photo radar van was able to capture a picture of the suspects car and witnesses were ale to follow the car and inform Phoenix PD of the drivers moves. As of this afternoon the police have a suspect in custody. I just can’t believe something like this would happen. My thoughts go out to the workers family during this time of grief and pain.

oh, Colbert, really?

Monday night will find Sheriff Joe Arpaio on the Colbert Report at 830pm.

I don’t know if I should be happy or sad about this.

Arpaio is missing an important border violence meeting to be on the show.

Pats 2009 football schedule

The Patriots schedule has been released and unfortunately they are not coming to AZ to play the Cardinals. Luckily, they will be televised enough for me to get to see them. They have the 3rd toughest schedule in the NFL, so I hope they do well.

Here is the Patriots 2009 season schedule:

2009 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time Affiliate Network
Thursday, Aug.13 Philadelphia Eagles 7:00 p.m. ET WBZ-TV NEP Preseason Network
Thursday, Aug. 20 Cincinnati Bengals 7:30 p.m. ET WBZ-TV NEP Preseason Network
Friday, Aug. 28 Washington Redskins 8:00 p.m. ET WBZ-TV CBS (Nationally Televised)
Thursday, Sept. 3 New York Giants 7:30 p.m. ET WBZ-TV NEP Preseason Network

2009 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time Affiliate Network
Monday, Sept. 14 Buffalo Bills 7:00 p.m. ET WCVB ESPN
Sunday, Sept. 20 @ New York Jets 1:00 p.m. ET WBZ CBS
Sunday, Sept. 27 Atlanta Falcons 1:00 p.m. ET WFXT FOX
Sunday, Oct. 4 Baltimore Ravens 1:00 p.m. ET WBZ CBS
Sunday, Oct. 11 @ Denver Broncos 4:15 p.m. ET WBZ CBS
Sunday, Oct. 18 Tennessee Titans 4:15 p.m. ET WBZ CBS
Sunday, Oct. 25 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers** 1:00 p.m. ET WBZ CBS
Sunday, Nov. 1 BYE WEEK
Sunday, Nov. 8 Miami Dolphins 1:00 p.m. ET WBZ CBS
Sunday, Nov. 15 @ Indianapolis Colts 8:20 p.m. ET WHDH NBC
Sunday, Nov. 22 New York Jets 4:15 p.m. ET * WBZ CBS*
Monday, Nov. 30 @ New Orleans 8:30 p.m. ET WCVB ESPN
Sunday, Dec. 6 @ Miami Dolphins 8:20 p.m. ET* WHDH NBC*
Sunday, Dec. 13 Carolina Panthers 1:00 p.m. ET* WFXT FOX*
Sunday, Dec. 20 @ Buffalo Bills 1:00 p.m. ET* WBZ CBS*
Sunday, Dec. 27 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 p.m. ET* WBZ CBS*
Sunday, Jan. 3 @ Houston Texans 1:00 p.m. ET* WBZ CBS*
* – Game time and network subject to possible flexible scheduling adjustment.
** – at Wembley Stadium, London England.

So Long Coach Snyder

Today, Sun Devil fans and players found out the former Sun Devil football coach Bruce Snyder passed away after a 10 month fight against cancer.

He leaves a wonderful legacy among those of us who follow and support Sun Devil football. He brought so much to ASU, particularly in the 1996 when we made it to the Rose Bowl and came within inches of being National Champions. It hasn’t happened since.

My condolences go out to his family during this time of grief. Know that you have the support of Sun Devil nation.

I hope during Saturday’s Spring Game they will have some sort of tribute to Snyder and I know that this coming season we will see something very special planned to honor a fine man and wonderful coach.

God speed Coach Snyder.

not shocking news at all

In an article in the Arizona Republic recently, they discuss the emotional and mental health toll the worsening economy is having on Americans.

This does not seem like this should be surprising news.

Or maybe I am biased in that as a crisis counselor this was apparent in the first few weeks of the economic downturn. We are a society dependent on money and when there is no money, we are going to have more stress. People are losing jobs left and right, thus not able to pay for their cars, their homes, their kids education. You name it, the economy is effecting it. And yes, our stress level is increasing which in turn will lead to an increase in depression and physical health issues.

I can only hope that we start to see a leveling off and a light at the end of the tunnel.

wtf????

When I read the title to this article I had to do a double take. Really? A man was crushed to death by palm fronds? Holy shit!! I always thought it was a dangerous job to be p in a palm tree trimming away the fronds but OMG. This is unreal. A man was literally crushed to death under 2000 lbs of the palm tree’s tree skirt. My condolences go out to this workers family. And I have way more respect for this type of job.

culture pass rocks

Thanks to Scott I now know about this Culture Pass

If you have a library card you can go a check out a “Culture Pass,” which will provide up to 4 free admissions to various places such as museums. Times are hard for so many of us right now and this will provide a way for people to still go out and enjoy themselves. And for families to do things together. And for our city not to become stagnant in the economic turmoil.

How awesome is that!

I can’t wait to spread the word at work.