Now there’s a perfect set of googl(e)y eyes if I ever saw any. Happy early 40th Sesame Street! November 10th is the big day. The Sesame Street: 20 and counting… anniversary special seems like it was just yesterday and definitely not 20 years ago (I wonder how John-John is doing these days?). But wow, where did all of the time go? Oh well…1, 2, 3, 4, 5…6, 7, 8, 9, 10…11, 12!
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Philly cheesesteaks or Yankee pot roast? | MLB.com: News -
If we’re talking strictly food, then it’s a toss up as I love both (depends what day it is). But if we’re talking World Series, then…cheesesteaks all the way! In particular, I would love to see Pedro who, according to the article, is the spicy onions of the sandwich (which is actually my favourite part) put an exclamation mark on his superb career by taking the Phills to a 7th and deciding game against the Yanks, hopefully somehow leading to a World Series title repeat on the road (easier said than done). Either way, I’ve enjoyed this year’s Fall Classic a lot more than I thought I would, considering my indifference towards both teams (but moreso towards the Bankees). Now then, what time is it? Game time (WHOOO!).
Edit: Pedro’s got the flu? Sh!t. Here’s hoping he pulls a Jordan. Not looking strong early on though.
Edit2: Matsui is God…zilla.
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Night 1 of the re-birth of Court Surfing on The Score is in the can and was wonderful to say the least. I’m talking about the multi-game surfing, b-ball TV program, of course (up top is a link to the corresponding blog). Sid & Tim taking the reins this season (awesome) with some great action all around tonight; in particular them Thunder kids done grown up indeed with an oh-so-close-but-no-cigar effort against the defending champion Fakers (not this time, but next time). And of course there was the glorious return of Court Cuts (only the finest!). A great way to start month eleven, no doubt.
NBA Court Surfing, Tuesdays at 8PM on HD channel 509 in the great white north. One of the reasons why HD was invented (I feel).
V Is Not Doomed, And You Should Still Watch - V - io9 -
Currently in the midst of checking out the opening half hour of this program right now with my Dad. I’ve been very much looking forward to the premiere of this oft-delayed series, which is a remake of the fantastic 80’s mini-series of the same name…or letter, rather (V). As a toddler, I used to watch the original mini-series with my Dad in what was possibly my first ever exposure to science fiction programming (along with the first 3 Star Trek movies). So there is definitely some nostalgic-based interest in this new series.
As for the new V, so far so good (enjoyed the near 15 minute intro), although this could easily take a nosedive at anytime considering 80’s television remake attempts in recent years by the major networks haven’t exactly been above reproach (Knight Rider, anyone?). Keeping my mind open, though. However I will be completely won over if cameos by Jane Badler and Robert Englund are in the cards (I’m only half-joking).
![Bart: Mom, guess what?
Lisa: We’re going to Itchy and Scratchy Land!
Marge: No. I’ve already planned our vacation. We’re going to the Highway Nine Bird Sanctuary. I understand they’ve installed a new birdfeeder this year.
[Bart and Lisa look aghast]
Marge: It’s shaped like a diner. And it’s on this really tall pole.
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Bart: Mom, guess what?
Lisa: We’re going to Itchy and Scratchy Land!
Marge: No. I’ve already planned our vacation. We’re going to the Highway Nine Bird Sanctuary. I understand they’ve installed a new birdfeeder this year.
[Bart and Lisa look aghast]
Marge: It’s shaped like a diner. And it’s on this really tall pole.
[Bart and Lisa look aghast]
“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” — Buddha
Since I already completed this challenge over 2 weeks ago, I am now just trying to keep myself in decent EPP (elbow plank position) condition. So here we go, yo:
(2-3 minute break in between sets)
Set 1 - 3:33
Set 2 - 1:17
Set 3 - 2:22
Set 4 - 2:34
Set 5 - 2:14
Set 6 - 2:01
Set 7 - 2:17
Cumulative Plank Time: 16:18
My initial goal was to hit the 3 minute mark five times in a row. But having failed that almost immediately, I ended up just going for a new personal record in cumulative time (no matter how many sets it would take). So even though this challenge is technically over, I would still like to accomplish the ol’ 5 X 3+ minute consecutive planks sequence as icing on the fitness cake, if you will. Didn’t hit the mark tonight, though. The (plank) saga continues…
“Tell that cunt to eat shit and die. We’ll live happily ever after. THE END.” — Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin from Weeds: Season 5, Ep 8 - A Distinctive Horn. Oh, how I love MLP.
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