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Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/06/what-kind-of-workflow-do-you-use.html

Brad — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:09:00 -0000

awesome Shawn!
Congrats on the blog.
This should be a
great outlet to chat
about animation!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/06/readers-question-how-do-you-do-video.html

Brad — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:35:00 -0000

Great advice Shawn!

I'd like to add some tips:

1. Use natural lighting if you can.
2. Avoid baggy shirts, a belt really helps define the rotations and
movements of the hips.
3. Keep the camera still and record from the view of the camera in your animation.
4. Make your reference as clear as possible, careful of feet getting cut off, they are most helpful for showing weight.

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/06/what-kind-of-workflow-do-you-use.html

Brad — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:09:00 -0000

awesome Shawn!
Congrats on the blog.
This should be a
great outlet to chat
about animation!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/06/readers-question-how-do-you-do-video.html

Brad — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:35:00 -0000

Re: Going Beserk in Berserker

Brad — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:23:00 -0000

To the locals it is pronounced ber-sik-a...

Re: Going Beserk in Berserker

Brad — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:23:00 -0000

To the locals it is pronounced ber-sik-a...

Re: When The Paceline Stalls…

Brad — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:05:33 -0000

Spot on Tommy - make sure they are following. A gentle word to the guy on the front to ease up so you can come through reaaalllllyyyyyy gently is even better. Anything you can do to coax the wheel suckers through.....

Re: http://millerhq.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-faces-halloween-dress-up.html

Brad — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:09:11 -0000

Love the little princess.. she's a doll.

Re: Passing the week. . .

Brad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:21:36 -0000

Damn dude, why do you keep put up the stuff from this guy. He isn't telling you everything, on purpose to make you look bad.

Hey Jeff, Debbie was right on, "you need to calm down".

I know the rule preety good and even though Bruce screwed up at first, I bet he won't again. I'd be willing to bet your about to find out just what you don't know.

Next time try keepping all your thoughts together. First you're complaining about software then trying to make a point.

Then dude you said "I can not imagine anyone at anytime, including the IRS every suggesting someone file their own tax returns online." What kind of dope are you? IRS has been telling people for years to do their returns on line. I went to the IRS home page like the tax guy said and sure as he said, there are three places where they are pushing filing returns on line.

Move on Bruce

Move on Jeff

Re: The Pleasure Of Watching Spain v Sweden In An Irish Pub

Brad — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:35:38 -0000

I think some euro-snobbery is into play with saying that Euro 2008 is vastly superior to Cope America 2007. Last year's Copa America was a firecracker of a tournament, and while Euro 2008 has heated up starting with the Netherlands-Italy game, those first two days were pretty dull.

Re: Another Reason To Hate NBC’s Olympic Soccer Coverage

Brad — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:54:14 -0000

What is even more amazing is that the game was on tape delay. How do you screw that up?

Re: Who Are The Premier League Players You Love To Hate The Most?

Brad — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:05:41 -0000

Mei - how those english language classes going mate?

Re: Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling

Brad — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:09:23 -0000

Apparently you don't remember My Humps, Lets Get Retarded, or Don't Phunk With My Heart ... the Black Eyed Peas are the definition of corny, that's why they're great. If you draw the line at Boom Boom Pow and Flo-Rida songs, how do you feel about "In the Ayer" which was the best of both worlds?

Re: "The Travails of Single South Indian men of conser…

Brad — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 02:43:25 -0000

Came here from Indiauncut(Amit's blog)...Great piece dude.

-Brad Thottatri.

Re: Shermer, Volokh, Evolution, & God

Brad — Fri, 17 Jun 2005 07:53:27 -0000

will, interesting. note, though, that faith-based beliefs DO have a cognitive role. they mesh with all sorts of other beliefs, about the afterlife, grace, atonement, etc. those beliefs may not be based on evidence either, but i don't see why the belief in god can't be defined in terms of its relations to them nonetheless. and i still don't know what to make of georges' stuff on this.

Re: JJP On News & Notes Today.

Brad — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:43:00 -0000

Wouldn't it be better to recognize the Lovings and their heroic efforts to stand up for their right to love and marry?

Who cares whom Harold Ford married?

Mildred and Richard Loving were terrorized at 2AM when their local sheriff barged into their bedroom and hauled them off to jail. Imagine being pulled out of your bed and arrested like that. A pregnant woman dragged out of her bed and dumped in jail.

After going a "trial," the judge banished them from the state of Virginia, away from their only home, family, and friends.

Let's not lose sight of their struggle.

Re: JJP On News & Notes Today.

Brad — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:46:00 -0000

P.S.

Harold Ford and his wife have the same skin color. Let's not pretend that Ford isn't mixed-race like most African-Americans.

Whom he chooses to marry is his business.

Re: Festival Outlook

Brad — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:55:45 -0000

Ottawa Bluesfest posted their lineup and times.

http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/en/index.php?page...

its pretty huge and eclectic, as expected

Re: Ottawa Bluesfest

Brad — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:56:21 -0000

just posted lineup

Re: http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/08/07/dust-and-drama-a-weekend-at-pemberton-music-festival/

Brad — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:37:03 -0000

Nice Article Blaine,

Just to add to the festival notes; traffic and dust were not the only logistical nightmares. Others included overflowing toilets, cramped campgrounds, and, my personal peeve, the fact that you had to stay in a fenced off area to drink alcohol you paid for. So, if you weren't in the VIP area, you couldn't sit back with a beer and watch your favorite artist. How dumb is that?

That being said, the music was fantastis. I did not see a band that played poorly. Some of my added favorites that were not mentioned in the above article:

- Sam Roberts opened the main stage Saturday with a energetic set that really got me, my friends, and the rest of the group pumped!
- Low vs Diamond, pay attention to these up and comers
- Solid (but far too short) Set by My Morning Jacket. Unfortunately a lot of the crowd was unaware of MMJ's live show, hopefully this will wake them up to it.
- So Impressed by Buck 65. If you haven't heard of him, check him out. A canadian hip hop/spoken word artist with such amazing presence. He played solo on the second stage with only a turntable and a mic, and completely got the crowd into it.
- I am not a hip hop fan, but I loved the Jay-Z set.
- also check out Airborne Toxic Event, they played a tight, solid set.

Lastly, I sure wish we could have gotten into the DJ Tent, pissed me off that you would pay $250 and not be able to see all the acts you wanted to. I may just end up at Sasquatch next year instead of going back to Pemberton, even though it was a blast for anyone that could handle all the logistical blunders.

Re: http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/08/29/interview-torquil-campbell-of-stars/

Brad — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:20:22 -0000

great interview, great questions, great answers.

I saw Torquil play in a side project called Memphis at a tiny little place in Vancouver last year...he seems like a true artist in that his demeanor was all self-indulgent (in a good way), and it didn't matter that he was playing in front of about 50 people, he was completely into his own music.

Re: Delete Solaris files older than a certain date and time | Solaris system administration | Tech-Recipes

Brad — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 08:32:36 -0000

In Solaris you can use find -mtime +nn where nn is the days of age, to find files older than a certain number of days.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Two More Clients On The Banner!

Brad — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:27:18 -0000

Glad to be on board. As a frequent visitor I'd really like to see this site continue to grow and compete with the "big boys".

Brad @ GottaDeal

Re: Xobni beta invites

Brad — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:07:00 -0000

bradjo5150@gmail.com

Thanks....

Re: Huckabee Still Ahead in Republican Power Rankings, Thompson Edges Giuliani for Fourth

Brad — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:32:23 -0000

I'm glad to see... I'm glad to see that Iowans are waking up to Ron Paul. He very well may not place in 1st or 2nd, but even a 3rd place finish will be enough for the media (or should be enough for the media) to take him more seriously as a leading contender in this contest. Dr. Paul is a uniter, brining old-school conservatives (like myself) and liberal Democrats alike into his campaign due to his simple message: just get the government off of our backs!

If the GOP wants someone who can beat Hillary Clinton or the Obama/Oprah machines, Dr. Paul would be the wise choice. As an airman serving in the United States Air Force, I am particularly interested in Dr. Paul's foreign policy of peace and prosperity abroad. It would be nice to travel to a foreign land and not be looked upon as an imperialist pig, and instead be welcomed.

I want to thank Dr. Paul for finally offering integrity in the field of candidates, and thank the Iowa Independent for this good news!

Brad

Re: Palin Owes Some Good People An Apology (by Jim Wallis)

Brad — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:04:05 -0000

I agree with what Jim has said here but I think it would be nice if he would also say something about the people who have said similar things about small town mayors.

Re: Palin Owes Some Good People An Apology (by Jim Wallis)

Brad — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:22:14 -0000

"Brad, I didn't hear anyone at the Democratic convention say anything negative about small-town mayors."

Obviously, since Palin wasn't the VP pick at that time.

Re: Verdict on the MORRO BAY is in

Brad — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:13:00 -0000

the CO was my relief as OPS on the old MACKINAW. A good guy and a great sailor. good see the he wasn't put out like other CO's in the past. keep your head up Doug!

Re: RC out as Aggie coach

Brad — Thu, 05 Dec 2002 07:26:51 -0000

good points...the real question is, would Franchione leave Bama for A&M? No money issue, and no sanctions at A&M (yet)...could be.

Re: a quick thought

Brad — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:19:54 -0000

What happen Sunday, voting despite the mortar and suicide attacks, was one of the most powerful things I've ever seen and probably ever will see. Why try to dismiss its important with WMD, GW, CotW, yada, yada, yada? Its OK to say America did a good thing Sunday and let it stand at that.

Re: The Non-Judgmental Frame

Brad — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:07:00 -0000

Hey man, really love your blog. How can i contact you? Looking to link blogs with you..?

Re: Krispee Kreme has a freaking kids pack

Brad — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:13:00 -0000

That's what I am talkin about baby! If I would have had this when I was a kid I wouldn't be so skinny! Wassssup brotha!
Love,

your 230lb. friend brad hammond

Re: Nude : All PS3 Themes

Brad — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:40:12 -0000

nice but it would be even better without the bubbles

Re: THE OWNAGE IS BREAKING MY PLACENTA!!

Brad — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:44:23 -0000

This ownage definitely broke my placenta.

fuckin' shattered it

Re: I Admit It… Sometimes I’m Wrong

Brad — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 11:50:00 -0000

In case you missed it, I've got a live Margot & the NSSs set up for grabs (which includes As Tall As Cliffs)...

http://www.bradleysalmanac.com/2006/05/mp3s-margot-nuclear-so-and-sos-in.htm

I'll probably be removing it within the next week or so, so I thought I'd let you know before I do...

love yer blog,

Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Brad — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:53:00 -0000

Wait, that's the entire review? Unbelievable.

Let's hope the blame lies with the RS editors. Yeesh.

Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Brad — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:39:00 -0000

Exactly. As Steve said, it's not that it's badly written or unfair, it just says exactly nothing about the music.

Re: Bottomless Pit Hitting the East Coast??

Brad — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:34:00 -0000

So far the itinerary looks like this...

http://www.korkagency.com/na/html/tour.aspx#bot

No DC yet, but maybe drop Kork an email?

Re: http://www.aeropause.com/2006/07/console-interfaces-its-simplicity-stupid/

Brad — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:25:04 -0000

Interesting videos. I wish I could say the same for the review, which was less of a review and more of a chance for the author to bash Microsoft. Four of the eleven paragraphs are about the PS3, the rest are purely used to bash Microsoft in any way possible. (A nice example is trying to find WMV's on Microsoft's webpage. I agree completly, Microsoft's webpage is designed horribly, and navigating it is in no way simple or intuitive. But that has nothing to do with console interfaces, or the PS3, at all.) And, for the record, alot of people (myself included) find the Xbox 360's menu's quite easy to navigate. Of course, there could be improvements, but it's mostly easy to use. As an example, in your article you said you accidently go through blades when trying to select something on the the right part of the screen. I'm not sure where in the interface you are, but at the screens with blades, there are no options on the right hand side to select. I thought you may be talking about a menu inside a blade, but once you enter one of these menues you can't change blades. I don't mean to nit-pick, but it seems as though you made up this scenario to support your side of the argument (which, shouldn't have been an argument at all, just a simple review of PS3's menu). And, to ACiB, I like how all you have to in PS3 is press left or right (which is simple), but in Xbox 360 you have to change blades (which, I assume, is more difficult). In reality, changing blades in Xbox 360 only requires the same press of left or right that makes PS3's interface so much more easier to use.

Re: http://www.aeropause.com/2006/09/more-ps3-rumors/

Brad — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:47:25 -0000

But the reason it is stupid is because PS3 games are going to be released on Blu-Ray. At the moment, Blu-Ray (writing) drives are prohibitively expensive, so I cant imagine there being widespread game copying anytime soon. That is also ignoring all of the copy protections that will be inherent in both the software and the disc/writer hardware to prevent against these actions. The security will be almost to the point that reselling is extremely viable. Anyways, what do you do with rentals if this was the case?

Re: Serra da Cangalha

Brad — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:49:00 -0000

wow,the second photo and the 4th are so gorgeous, they don't seem real, but I know they are.
Brad

Re: Rubim-MG

Brad — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:53:00 -0000

gorgeous photos,Kawan.
Happy Valentine's Day.

Brad

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/10/got-free-ecards-15-amazoncom-giveaway.html

Brad — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:31:42 -0000

I like the Dancing Skeletons.

bwedwards at gmail dot com

Re: A toca da onça

Brad — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:15:00 -0000

more of your gorgeous photography. The nature scenes are so interesting and colorful.
Wonderful!

Brad

Re: Pedra Formosa

Brad — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:39:00 -0000

your world is very beautiful and exotic.
Brad

Re: Climatologia

Brad — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:21:00 -0000

Beautiful new post!
Brad

Re: Fauna de Rubim (Parte 3)

Brad — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:38:00 -0000

What beautiful and unusual animals in Rubim.
I've never seen anything like the last animal with the spots and broad jaws.

Great post :)

Brad

Re: Fauna de Rubim

Brad — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:54:00 -0000

The Capivara is so interesting looking.
I've never seen these animals before.

Great!

Brad

Re: Lindas Árvores do Rubim

Brad — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:21:00 -0000

Great video Kawan !
I want to give you this Friendship Award for your beautiful blog, it is at this link :

http://heretoannarbor.blogspot.com/2009/03/friendship-award.html

Brad :)

Re: Nokia announces Nokia N79 "Active" With Bluetooth WearLink heart rate Belt

Brad — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:18:00 -0000

But do you need to buy the phone too?

There are other BlueTooth heart rate (speed and distance too) devices out there:

http://code.google.com/p/zephyropen/

Re: Flow control

Brad — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:23:00 -0000

Smithy ain't your real name, is it?

Re: Flow control

Brad — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:31:00 -0000

(can't add to the prev comment) Ouias, IdeaSmithy is a place, but it is not a workover on your name!? (Just curious)

Re: Flow control

Brad — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:33:00 -0000

Whoopers. I posted my comment before I saw thy reply.

Re: Flow control

Brad — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:53:00 -0000

Yahoo's spitting venom momentarily. :-( on me. Sentcha an email.

Re: Flow control

Brad — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:07:00 -0000

Don't see you online anymore on Yahoo.

Re: Empty spaces

Brad — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 21:14:00 -0000

Porchwise, How mature is it to call somebody 'immature'?

Re: Equation

Brad — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:01:00 -0000

One talks to be heard,
One listens to understand,

Talk, Listen, Listen, Talk,
Conversations happen.
No 'I', but an 'Us' or 'We'.

It doesn't matter who starts or who ends,
All what one cares is that a conversation happened.

(Happy Birthday 07/13/2005)

Re: Recessive gene

Brad — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:05:00 -0000

Hey, Will you marry me? ;-)

Re: Mirrors don’t cry

Brad — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 23:21:00 -0000

Nice post, a little desultory though.

Re: Mirrors don’t cry

Brad — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:15:00 -0000

@Arjun- But forged mirrors remain forged, and give you a distorted image. You might not see it, but the blood stains remain.

Re: Never ever, have I ever…

Brad — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 18:40:00 -0000

There is no need to cringe with shame coz' you were honest. You were just playing the game by the rules, and you played it right!

But if it came to revealing a 'really' dark secret, would you take the swig?

Re: In short…

Brad — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:12:00 -0000

The Wait.

Smithy and I exchanged worried glances wondering whether everything had gone as planned.
Kasim should have been back at the cottage by then; he was late by 10 minutes. A bead of anxious sweat trickled down her neck into her pink blouse.

The wait continued. "Where the heck was Kasim? I hope he’s not dead."

:-)

Re: An Idle Mind

Brad — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 22:06:00 -0000

Predictable, but Nice!

Re: Conversation

Brad — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:23:00 -0000

The glittering eye that sparks my heart,
The twinkling smile that touches my soul,

And as we make love through words and names,
She flutters her angel wings, ready to go,

I call out to her to make her stop,
Beckoning to the other side, my life, she whispers,"Pssst...Let's go.".

Re: Fascination

Brad — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 05:25:00 -0000

You can, of course, read people by their eyes,
I am sorry, that my eyes are just ice.

It saddens me to hear you say that you can't melt them,
For you are the one whom I hoped that would.

Forgive me if my eyes are just ice,
But honey, that's just the way I am.

Re: The wonder years

Brad — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 10:46:00 -0000

Lovely. The post forays into my thoughts, and one of my articles, freakily reflects the same.

Re: The End

Brad — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:35:00 -0000

Uh...Oh. See what Apoo's 'I do' has done to the Lady. Hmmm.

Re: The homecoming

Brad — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:45:00 -0000

Ten fingers is all what it takes,
Ten fingers is all what it took.

Cryptically yours.

Re: Rationale

Brad — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:25:00 -0000

I thought I was in Love,
But I guess I wasn't.

Years wasted, Time spent,
Fond memories cherished,
Down the drain they all went.

Deja-vu, It happened again,
This time I knew,
It wasn't Love, t'was just Lust,
My heart heaved a Phew.

Am I glad or what, it's over,
I said what I had to say,
It's time to be indifferent again,
To bid a final adieu,
To walk away, come what may!

Re: Wish-list

Brad — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:35:00 -0000

Trying to find love would probably be futile; Let it find you!

Happy Holidays!

Re: Decision

Brad — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:18:00 -0000

Making the right choice is never difficult...it is the only choice.
It is deciding between the available options that's really tough.

I think the above is just a deliberate play on words; orotund talk. 'Making the right choice' is the sequel to 'Deciding between the available options'. Once you 'decide', then you 'choose'.

Re: Decision

Brad — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:01:00 -0000

It is still a play on words, I think. A 'choice' is made after 'choosing'. And what goes into making that choice. A decision. So primarily, 'decision' equates to 'choice'.

Re: Thought process and behaviour

Brad — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:11:00 -0000

I would like to disagree with your last line. If you are unreasonable, then you can't be logical. Unless, of course, you know/accept that you are being illogical when you are being unreasonable!

Re: Colourful

Brad — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:35:00 -0000

Wish you a very Happy Holi, girl!

Re: Average

Brad — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 04:56:00 -0000

I disagree. You should strive to achieve what you wish for. Put in balanced efforts, and be satisfied with the outcome for the present, and focus on improving on your previous efforts towards achieving your whim/goal. In your course of action, you might realize that your goal has moved, but that's life. And you wouldn't want it any other way! It's the only way you'll be content.

Re: Just flirting

Brad — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:18:00 -0000

Hmmm...*Raises an eyebrow*

Re: Nostalgia trip

Brad — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:16:00 -0000

If you ever think of re-drafting this piece, try to include more imagery about the eerieness of the past; that'd make it immaculate. Something that appealed to my senses after a long time from you.

Re: Emphasis

Brad — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:03:00 -0000

I Don't.

Re: Its only words

Brad — Fri, 26 May 2006 07:12:00 -0000

Not doubting the veracity of the pick-up lines, are you that difficult to fathom? And if true, is that a good thing? Wouldn't you wanna be understood by your pick-up line artist? Hmmm...

Re: Its only words

Brad — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:55:00 -0000

If he does understand you 'thorougly', then doesn't he contradict himself!?

Re: Sign board

Brad — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:13:00 -0000

The whole thing could be an anagram! Oooooooohh...

Re: Sawadasee Thailand!

Brad — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:52:00 -0000

OH! Until I read the above comment, I thought you were tryin to say 'Swadesh' something! :-(

Have fun in Thailand.

Re: Mind-readers

Brad — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:06:00 -0000

As real as each other, we clash,
It's not our words or any thought,
It's not a talk-war that we lash,
It's an unprovoked game we both sought.

You breathe the fire that I light,
Love-mark each other with embraced love,
Horns locked tight as we mock-fight,
Burning heaven sends us its Peace dove.

Re: Allergies

Brad — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:05:00 -0000

Such were the MatchMaker's efforts...tch tch...

Re: A ‘what-if’ moment

Brad — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:20:00 -0000

Why do I get a feeling that 'Living in Unreality' is a very bubbly woman! Someone who giggles too much, the easily excited types! (Oh great, I have slotted her now! Shame on me) The ones that turn me off!

Now imagine serious me and bubbly her having a conversation!!! :-O

I am amused for some reason. And I hope LiR doesn't visit this particular comment box!

I have no idea why I am posting this comment! Oh heck, if you don't tell her I won't either!

Re: Shattered by a look

Brad — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 02:35:00 -0000

Hmmm. Ok, I am saying this for 'saying' sake.

Look into Buddisht principles of Non-violence; How stuff doesn't affect you if you don't acknowledge it?

And in your shoes, I guess, you should have confronted the rickshaw driver! "Aageh dekh keh chalaa nahin saktaa hei kya?"

Re: What’s love got to do with it?

Brad — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 04:45:00 -0000

Hmmm...What is written about the deception cases, applies to women as well [Referring to the last sentence.]

Addressing the previous comment by 'apoorva joshi': There is hope when IdeaSmith does marry somebody coz' of the aforementioned. [to be taken in lighter vein :-) ]

Re: Moodiness

Brad — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 05:02:00 -0000

Why do you 'stifle' that one annoying thing that makes you see red?

Confront it, and surmount it; you'll have one less red thing to see! And the other hues won't even emerge.-->

Re: Strength

Brad — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:49:00 -0000

The social barbwire in any community, I believe, urges a male to put on an armor of stoic endurance, whether he wants to or not. I've noticed, some can't cry, even if they want to and I don't understand why! Condolences about your relative.

Re: Why men are happier

Brad — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 04:44:00 -0000

I still can't see the 'reason' for being 'happy', Karmically talking! Everything mentioned in this post is quite materialistic. Ain't it?

Re: Crush

Brad — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 06:00:00 -0000

Those blog comment spammers are all over the place. Unfortunately, the spammer signs up for a blogger account manually, but the rest of the commenting procedure gets done via s/w programs :-( So that sincere request of yours is unfortunately not gonna be seen by any of those spammers.

I remember reading The Three Investigators in 4th-5th-6th grade; that series was much better than any of the Famous Five, Super Seven and the likes.

Does anybody reading Bobssey Twins series?

Re: Crush

Brad — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:37:00 -0000

Hey IdeaSmith, Fatty belonged to what book? Five-Findouters doesn't sound familiar. I remember reading books with Fatty in it though, just don't remember the series.

People make fun of the chubby girl/guy, And the chubby character makes a come-back by solving the case, hence.

Hmmm, btw...Chet in Hardy Boys, and Bess (I am not sure about her name) in Nancy Drew series, both stocky , were characterized to be 'not the intelligent ones'.

Re: Honesty, the males-only policy

Brad — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:30:00 -0000

Firstly, I do not see the problem in having been in a relationship/s with some other people, before getting married. I also do not know why does one think it is mandatory to tell your spouse about your past. It is the past; you jumped, you fell, you got up and walked on; what's the compulsion to tell your spouse everything. It's your past, and you have a right to privacy.

Of course, if one does feel the need to 'tell', then one should. One should also decide how to put it, depending on your spouse's ability to accept/handle the info. Since this facet of your spouse in an arranged marriage, is not easily discernible, most people have their doubts of divulging information. Hence the concept of dating, where you do the talking and stuff, if at all deemed necessary.

Re: Honesty, the males-only policy

Brad — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:32:00 -0000

You fellas should meet Teddy (her nickname), my ex-girlfriend.

In the beginning, Teddy blabbers all about her ex-bf in bits and pieces, squirting unwanted information, she thinks she is sharing her past, I wasn't asking, but after some initial teasers, I was forced to ask some questions, to which I got answers that I was better off without. I get a feeling that I am being compared. I didn't say anything.

When I don't say anything, I got- "Brad, how come you don't react at all? It's almost like you don't love me."

And finally, when the 'subtle' comparison goes beyond my tolerance limit, and I do say something, I got- "Grow up, it's my past. I am not into him anymore. Don't be jealous."

Damn, Danggitt!

Re: Honesty, the males-only policy

Brad — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:21:00 -0000

@Aketa: Wow! I don't think those attempted deep breaths did any good, girl. It seemed like you were gasping for air over there. Easy.

Underlining some Miller's analogies in your comments-

Men: Affairs - Women: Experiments.

And since we are generalizing, so who's more evil? And in defence if you say, that having an affair leads to a woman getting used and led on, agreed the man was manipulative and a total arsehole...then are you acknowledging that the women involved in such cases are just plain dense.

"...in heat', judged by none other ..." Do you realize all the verdicts that you have passed in your comments! I know, it's difficult to 'practise what you preach'.

Peace.

Re: All kinds of funny notions…

Brad — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:29:00 -0000

Men probably think with the head that they use the most, be it the right or the wrong one! :P

"Is it a coincidence then, that people like conversations with me, but not dates?" :: Ahem...*cough cough* Does that strike a bell!?

Re: On the sacred knot

Brad — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:40:00 -0000

I think, your friend said, "I ride him and he got tired." Hmmm. And good luck with fending yourself at home!

Re: Comparatively speaking…

Brad — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:51:00 -0000

'...love and other such anomalies' :-))

Re: A doll that goes “Mama”

Brad — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:22:00 -0000

Much generalization, dontcha think? I beg to differ about being the 'Mama's boy', though mama continues to live the dream. Hmmm.

Re: The End

Brad — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 03:27:00 -0000

Apoo, Why would you not want iS to blog?

Re: Platonic friendships

Brad — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 05:57:00 -0000

I can't believe 'you' of all persons is posing this question, but nevertheless here's my point of view.
Instead of a simple and straightforward 'yes', I would say, 'Why can't a guy and gal be friends?'
My closest pal is a girl, and there have been times when the thought occured to each of us, why are we not goin' steady, instead of being friends. But somehow, we just didn't feel like getting into something like that.
Reply to the third question: On the same lines as the first reply, 'I don't see any reason to make a differentiation between the sexes'
Wasn't there a joke, if women really got to know what goes in the man's mind: 'Got Beer?'

Re: I swear…

Brad — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 10:52:00 -0000

Instead of hurling expletives to release negativity, attempting to speak by utilizing an enormous amount of an eclectic mixture of prepositions and esoteric dodecahedral words also tends to intimidate the opponent and aids in venting out unwanted non-positive emotions.

Re: The myth of chivalry

Brad — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 07:54:00 -0000

It's a world where 'equality of gender' screams to be heard. Chivalry, yep, sure does look good, but it ridicules the aforementioned gender equality, in a way. I don't see any lady rising to greet a gentleman! Do you!?

Re: On cheating and other such sparkly things

Brad — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:09:00 -0000

It can also be categorized as 'those who have cheated' and 'those who haven't cheated as yet'.

And I am not sure why would you want to be Peter Pan, rather than Mary Jane! Peter Pan is still looking around, but MJ got SpiderMan :P

Re: Mr.Ideasmith

Brad — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:41:00 -0000

That's the problem with being the AE, you already know what the other's gonna do. But the advantage of the same is...I can just link back to this post! :-)

Re: Manual for ex-boyfriends

Brad — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:58:00 -0000

1- He never thought you were his property. Seriously. Yes, he did try to give you that feeling, but that's only because he thought that if he didn't give you that feeling, then you would, in turn think, that he didn't feel possessive of you, and consequently didn't love you. He did it for you, woman. He did it for you.

2- He just loves you very much. He and you both decided to have 2.5 kids together. You did give him the hopes, and he took them without a word. You probably would not take him back again. But if he doesn't try, he didn't wanna move on with the thought, 'Heck, I should have tried.'

3- He just wants you to know that he cares. He might come across as 'nosy', but he only is looking after your well-being. If you are having some sex life, he's just playing jealous for your satisfaction. And if you are not having any, then he just wants to let you know that you have an option.

4- Luckily, on a collective basis, all your ex-bfs didn't have English as their first language at home, so in their respective tongues, ex-gf always sleeps with them come what may. I am trying to convince them it is a myth. I'll progress to not there in their dictionary as well at a later stage.

5- Yeah, that one guy went overboard. I tried telling him it's of no use. But he just wouldn't listen. He said, mebbe that act would convince her to take me back. You know, how he keeps saying, 'I don't wanna move on, thinkin' I should've tried.' What could I say to that!?

6- Oh yeah, that was silly. He thought he could make you jealous. I told him that it wouldn't work, but he just wouldn't listen. Same 'try no move on' bullcrap again. I raised my hands.

7- Hee hee...I am sorry, but one of those top hat guys with fake moustaches was me. I'll stay away, I promise.

8- Hey, we don't have a restraining order from you as yet. So, until then, he can do what he likes/wants. You are of course free to be as nasty or nice as you want.

9- Aaaah. He just keeps thinking that he'll say nice things to you, even lies, and you'll get back to him. I have tried convincing him otherwise.

10- I am working on this with him. I have reached the 'E' in 'the', but he's learning.

~Attorney for your ex-boyfriends.

Re: Mr.Ideasmith

Brad — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:37:00 -0000

Well, I might have not picked the tag, but it did give me some morsel to chew on, and bang out a post!

Re: How I celebrated Women’s day

Brad — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:44:00 -0000

Just the existence of 'Woman's day' symbolizes a sexist attitude and is extremely illogical, and people who support/celebrate it also portray a vein of similar thoughts! Woman's day...just another day seeded by some fanatic illogical feminist!

Re: Vanity Unfair

Brad — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:27:00 -0000

Heard of a category of men, that gets attracted to 'tomboyish' girls! So, that's the category that you should be lookn for your 'eligible' bachelor! *that was off the topic, I know*

Vanity, my fav sin!~

Re: Slap him, he’s a guy!

Brad — Wed, 03 May 2006 09:30:00 -0000

Addressing the 'fine print', I think, I've been away for too long. I would never have guessed that the title could be even remotely related to a B-grade flick! *raises an eyebrow*. Furthermore, it took me a second to realize what 'you' meant by 'kamar coca cola', as Coke bottles in this part of the world look like this.
Seriously, 'kamar coca cola' ??? :P

Re: Slap him, he’s a guy!

Brad — Thu, 04 May 2006 08:17:00 -0000

I got the hourglass thingie. I was inquiring whether you justify 'kamar coca cola' comments by the roadside flirt!

Re: Slap him, he’s a guy!

Brad — Fri, 05 May 2006 11:41:00 -0000

Silence usually signifies guilt.-->

Re: An open relationship

Brad — Tue, 09 May 2006 21:24:00 -0000

The perverted irony that lies in the answer to your last line: 'I do'.

Re: Untitled

Brad — Sun, 14 May 2006 22:27:00 -0000

"Yeah, try explaining that to my girlfriend's husband. Idiot keeps cribbing about us." - Overheard somebody say this, after reading your post!

Re: Don’t even ask….

Brad — Sun, 21 May 2006 22:16:00 -0000

Enlighten 'us'. What does happen if you do argue with such a man!

Re: Don’t even ask….

Brad — Mon, 22 May 2006 19:23:00 -0000

Are you implying that I am or could be, attracted to you?

Re: Don’t even ask….

Brad — Mon, 22 May 2006 22:53:00 -0000

You are. I am.

Re: Comittment

Brad — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 20:14:00 -0000

'Committment' isn't scary, or wonderful. It is a state of mind, not a play on words. You wouldn't be scared to 'commit' if the person is right, and you wouldn't think it is wonderful, coz' you probably wouldn't notice that you have committed yourself. It's just a state of mind, an unconscious transition from 'wanting to be with you all the time' to 'can't be without you anytime'.

More like, I just want to hold your hands, and walk the sands.-->

Re: The knot…or the noose?

Brad — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 13:57:00 -0000

What happens when you 'win' the fight?

Knot or the Noose, either way, there is a 'no' in both of 'em. Hmmm...

I'm not going down without a fight. Equivocal and a cry of desperation, as it also implies 'I'm going down with a fight.'

There was another person who said whatever you have said in this post; it's not a radical thought. 2 months down the lane, would we be seeing a post titled, 'Unbelievable, but True' containing elements of 'love at first arranged sight', 'an arranged connection never felt before' etc.

Don't kill me later, I am just providing you with the ammunition for the fight.

Re: A whole different ballgame

Brad — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:21:00 -0000

Dial 'B' for Boredom! :P

Re: A whole different ballgame

Brad — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:22:00 -0000

I meant, Dial 'B' to eradicate Boredom! :P Damn you Freud!

Re: The knot…or the noose?

Brad — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:36:00 -0000

Well, I guess, your silence indicates a concurrence!

Re: Realization

Brad — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:50:00 -0000

If you continue to 'call' as the way you do now, then it definitely is gonna be 'just you'. Grrr...

Re: Men are like waves

Brad — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:33:00 -0000

'Price Charming'- How apt indeed!

Re: Bonds and securities

Brad — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:36:00 -0000

You lost contact over the years and he keeps spewing wicked jokes at you...That's contradictory! :-/

-Cavilling Brad-->

Re: Not a feminist

Brad — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:53:00 -0000

Don't think it's right to categorize! :-/

Re: Another Ex-factor

Brad — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:56:00 -0000

An excess of ex-es; You should have thrown in names incognito, helping the reader understand the post better! But it is perfect and tailor-made for people with a Mensa-level IQ. :)

My ex-es would have a 'no comments' about anything to do with me :( I feel bad that that I didn't even make any dent for them to say anything! Or was I just so nice that they don't have anything to bitch about me! I am still in touch with them and they are 'oh so nice' with me! :-/ Why did they break up then? Baah.

About ex-bfs discussing their common ex-gf; I would say that most normal men are possessive about their ex-es even though their ex-gf does not give a flyin fuck about their existence!!! There, now you've been enlightened.

Re: A New Type of Work-Life?

Brad — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:42:00 -0000

Interesting thought. It seems Starbucks approximates this kind of environment. I see people camped there for hours working with their laptops and lattes and with strangers all around.

Re: The Library Problem

Brad — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:49:00 -0000

A far, far easier system is possible, though it doesn't exist yet. However, the tools are around us.

1) Shelve books wherever you feel like at the time. Reshelve later in different places. This is the only system that actually works for most people.

2) With nice light, every so often quickly photograph the shelves with a nice digital camera.

3) This is the hard part. You need a "book spine aware" OCR/recognition program. First, it would be a program that attacks the specific problem of book spines. Spotting the border between spines. Converting the random sets of background and foreground colours to simple contrast for the OCR algorithms. Isolating and identifying the varying type sizes and orientations of spines. Knowing it only has to search in a limited database of known book titles and known authors and known publishers. Publisher Imprint logo recognition helping it a great deal.

However, it can also just recognize the spine by creating a fingerprint of the image, and comparing it to a public database of other people who have photographed the same book. (For libraries you would have to know to remove library catalog tags or just OCR them.) Like cddb, for books.

4) Now you can create "virtual bookshelves" on the computer, with real images of the real book spines, for browsing. You can browse by author, by LoC, by DDC, whatever you like. Then it tells you "That book is #20 on shelf #15"

This is what I really want, it's what we all really want, I think. The OCR system is hard, but all the basic tools already exist, little new research here, just software eng. I think libraries and used bookstores would pay well for it too, so go write it!

Re: Miva Serves Up In-line Text Ads

Brad — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:40:00 -0000

I find those ads quite annoying. I especially dislike the ones tha launch a mini window with a text ad when you mouse over them. It usually prevents me from reading as it blocks out some of the text I was reading in the first place. I've never clicked on one, and probably won't.

Re: Gabe & Gabe "Star Wars End"

Brad — Sat, 28 May 2005 00:49:00 -0000

There is no way episode 7-9 will not be made. Too much money at stake.

If they make a prequel to the prequel, then I will officially give up on star wars.

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May 2009 Window - Wave 2

Brad — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:59:00 -0000

For those of you with questions about your diagnostic reports, the link below may help you understand it a little better. It may not make you FEEL better, but maybe it will help a little.

http://www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/diagnostic_report_f...

Re: CPA Exam Rants: April/May 2009 Window

Brad — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:38:06 -0000

@Patrick - When your friends tell you that you don't need to study because you know it and you're a smart guy, just take it as a compliment. Say thanks but you have to stick with your study plan.

No need to assume your friends are out to get you as others might have suggested. They don't understand what you're going through, and it's not due to any fault of theirs. They just don't know.

Good job passing REG, and good luck on the others!

Re: CPA Exam Rants: April/May 2009 Window

Brad — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:52:10 -0000

I used Becker exclusively for BEC. I went to all the lectures, did the required HW questions and probably only 30% of the supplemental questions. I also reviewed each chapter the week before the exam and made use of the final exams and simulated exams in the Becker software. I passed with an 87, so I personally think Becker covered the BEC material pretty well. There were maybe 2-3 questions on the exam that came as a total surprise to me.

Just make sure you stick to your own plan. Everyone has a different way of learning and only you really know your strengths and weaknesses. Don't worry about the details of what everyone else is doing. Tailor your study plan around how you learn ~ and try not to freak out on exam day ~ and you'll do fine.

Re: CPA Exam Rants: April/May 2009 Window

Brad — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:17:19 -0000

I agree about the Becker FAR questions... very difficult. I had a very difficult time with the two final exams included with the software, to the point where I was almost distraught after so many hours studying. But I ended up passing comfortably ~ the real test was much easier than the Becker tests and questions (in my opinion).

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May 2009 Window - Wave 2

Brad — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:46:07 -0000

wow says:
June 18, 2009 at 2:36 pm
jeff… whats the % chance of nasba seeing there AUD score tonight/tomorrow…. 20%/90%

hmm...with overall odds of 110% i'm pretty sure there is a good chance you failed your exam, regardless of the section

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May 2009 Window - Wave 2

Brad — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:47:42 -0000

Redneck CPA ~ nice!

Re: New book on Mongolia, with a disturbing edge

Brad — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:34:00 -0000

Bring it on!

Alas, unbiased view of Mongolia? Let's hear it.

It is not like the West never had a whore before!

Untill 20th century you had brothels selling preteen girls in New Orleans.

So bring it on!

Re: Bush is coming to Mongolia

Brad — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:41:00 -0000

Dubya in Mongolia.

Nice topic for a comic monologue.

Re: Sarah Lacy on Sarah Lacy and the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg Keynote

Brad — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:51:00 -0000

Just a slight correction. SXSW didn't "hire" Sarah, she was picked by Facebook to conduct the interview.

Re: Sarah Lacy on Sarah Lacy and the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg Keynote

Brad — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:51:00 -0000

Just a slight correction. SXSW didn't "hire" Sarah, she was picked by Facebook to conduct the interview.

Re: .dwrWarehouse Sale next weekend*

Brad — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:13:00 -0000

thought you might like this.

http://mocoloco.com/archives/000694.php

Re: Animoto - Funk From Your Images

Brad — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:32:00 -0000

Hey Funky Guy, thanks for the write-up on Animoto. Just wanted to point out that we actually don't make Flash slideshows at all; that's what guys like Slide and RockYou do. We create fully rendered videos, using (and here I can see the confusion) a Flash video player to display the result. I know it might seem a bit nit-picky, but in reality the world of rendered videos is a whole new space that affords richer motion graphic designs of far higher production value. I hope that is evident in the Animoto videos you watch or create.

Best,

Brad (one of the Animoto guys)

Re: New Contest Gives You a Chance to Win a Free Spot in Our Freelance Copywriting Coaching Program

Brad — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:20:37 -0000

I got interested in dm copy back in the early 60 and 70's. When I was a manager of a jewelry store back in the late 60's. The most successful ad we ever ran was selling and indian penny pendant surrounded by faux diamonds. The headline read: " Buy A Penny For $10".That one small ad got 40 people inthe door with cash in hand. Then i used to subscribe to a retail ad newsletter by Hubert Simon in NY, and I used to talk to him on the phone all the time. He wrote the second most famous ad in dm history:" How To Get Out Of The Rat Race And Into The Chips". The first was Joe Carbo's, " The Lazy Man's Way To Riches". I moved on to another job in the 70's for a music distributor. My job was to write ads and run them for the mail order division. There was no internet, and not many books available on the subject except for John Caples and Claude Hopkins. So I had to wing it. Then I moved onto another retail company where I wrote ads and subscribed to Halbert's newsletter when he lived in LA. I used to talk to him on the phone for pointers too. It was a thrill to write an ad and watch the people come to the store in droves. I moved away for a few years, and got away from it all. Now, it's a lot easier to learn how to write copy since there's a ton of info on the internet and a lot of the hard to get ads and books have been reprinted. I would still like to learn from people who has already done it since you can only learn so much from reading books. Learning from a pro cuts your learning curve done to ziltch. Just look what happen to all the guys Halbert personally taught. They're all copy superstars. Like I said, nothing is more exciting then writing a winner or beating a control. To sum things up, it's like the headline for an ad that sold a money making mail order opportunity. In his ad, the copywriter feigned going to his PO Box to see if he got any mail orders: "When I peeped through the glass and saw the stacks of mail, I almost dropped the key"!

Re: The Non-Judgmental Frame

Brad — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:07:00 -0000

Hey man, really love your blog. How can i contact you? Looking to link blogs with you..?

Re: Broncos lose 2nd game in 5 days

Brad — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:51:27 -0000

Being a Broncos fan can be a depressing and disillusioning affair.

Re: Broncos lose 2nd game in 5 days

Brad — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 01:04:03 -0000

The Broncos are just good enough to get your hopes up and then just bad enough to crush them.

Re: Cutler gets the nod

Brad — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:10:32 -0000

issues with "o-line" need to be solved. plummer is playing hard. new receiver, javon,is still learning the offense and doesn't appear to be on the same page at times. where's the running game? and the defense? All plummer has done since he has been in denver is WIN. shanahan has scaled back the offence, and it shows. unleash the offence and give plummer an opportunity to play out of the hole shanahan has helped dig.

Re: Broncos squander playoff berth

Brad — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:23:45 -0000

Hey Kenard Lang, FALL ON THE BALL. That 3 points cost us the game.

Re: 10 More Songs That Are Stuck In Your Head Like A…

Brad — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:23:54 -0000

Nice list, I totally agree with my humps... ugh

Re: “Nazis” of the left?

Brad — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:08:42 -0000

The Nazi party was the national *socialist* party. They were socialists all about the collective and nationalization of industry. Thus, it's very apropos to compare the current administration with the Nazis.

Re: d’espresso Opens on Stanton

Brad — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:05:00 -0000

not impressed...the place is uncomfortable and doesnt match the area--- espresso is bitter. cappucino was decent. seating is a bit too tight

Re: Sorcerer’s Apprentice on Seventeenth Street

Brad — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:27:25 -0000

I was there last night taking photos, here's a report and photo gallery:
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/2009/06/05/on-the-set-of-sorcerers-apprentice-with-alfred-molina-and-toby-kebbell-report-and-photo-gallery/

Re: Forsberg update, and other notes

Brad — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:33:21 -0000

If Forsberg doesn't resign with the Avs, I can deal with that, but if he goes to Detroit, I will loose a lot of respect for him given all the history.

Re: Hybrid Inventor Victor Wouk, 1919-2005

Brad — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 17:42:57 -0000

Did the government policies in the U.S. favoring all-electric cars actually delay the introduction of hybrid vehicles? Sounds like it.

Re: Off-Grid Man Jailed For Confronting Utility Company

Brad — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:22:50 -0000

This man is my hero, right up there with Jabar Gibson, the teenager who stole a school bus to ferry people out of New Orleans after Katrina.

Re: Volkswagen's Polo Blue Motion: 62 MPG of Diesel-Sipping Fun

Brad — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:23:17 -0000

As I understand it, the Polo model is sold in Mexico as the Derby. Can anyone confirm this? Anybody ever drive one?

Re: Sandip Paul’s Clotheline Clip

Brad — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:50:48 -0000

The wooden push-on pin was replaced by the springy wooden one we all know and love. They're dirt cheap, last for ages, and biodegradeable and recyclable. This thing is plastic, non-springy, probably expensive, and like all things plastic will likely break under heavy use. I am using wooden spring pegs handed down from my grandmother.

If you neighbourhood won't allow clotheslines then I think it's time to move.

Re: Schwinn's New Line of Electric Bikes

Brad — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:22:18 -0000

Bottom line - there's no way that a $3,000 electric bike will pull significantly more people away from cars than a $200 commuter bicycle...unless you just can't physically ride a regular bicycle.

Re: Jeriko House: Aluminum Prefab System Comes to America

Brad — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:42:08 -0000

Perhaps main stream construction is concerned that Jeriko is building high-end homes that are environmentally sound using friendly and innovative engineering! What's wrong with Jeriko staking a claim to the high-end construction market using prefab? And if anyone took the time to read the article, Jeriko is moving in the direction a highly credible MIT study recommends!!! Think about that!

LA:I have thought about that. they simply say in their press release that " Recent research at MIT's Department of Architecture calls for future, environmentally friendly home construction standardization - with a focus on homebuyers becoming the designers at the center of the process by receiving tailored information about blueprints, products and services at the point of purchase." what is highly credible about that?

Re: Return of the ‘Tin Snail’, Citroen's 2CV

Brad — Thu, 03 May 2007 22:45:55 -0000

A modest hit to fuel efficiency is nothing compared to the drastic decrease in emissions, thanks to those 40 years of engineering. That seemingly green 60's era beetle likely pumps out more crap than the worst of modern SUVs.

Re: An Even Greener Apple: Innovate!

Brad — Thu, 03 May 2007 22:34:26 -0000

Why does apple have to take the brunt of the green nagging? Aren't HP or Dell high profile enough to have to explain their actions, or aren't they popular enough with the 20-somethings who are actually concerned about all this?

Re: Black Google Saves Energy

Brad — Mon, 07 May 2007 21:07:58 -0000

The amount of computing power used to create these black pages, and even discuss them, likely negates any supposed savings. Please TH, for the sake of readability, cut this silliness and don't darken your own site.

Re: 1.2 MegaWatts: World's Largest Tidal Turbine To Be Installed

Brad — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:54:04 -0000

Just a little food for thought to all the "It's going to chop up the fish" people. Do you think there is a chance they might build a cage around the blades? Or with blades that big you could have it spin at something like 5rpms and use a gear box to turn raw slow power into faster rpms.

Re: Surprise: Prius Makes A Statement About Buyer

Brad — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:25:24 -0000

Sure, I bought my first Prius because it makes a statement about me: I need a car, and this is the best solution I see.

Proud owner of the first Prius purchased in Nebraska.

Re: Halifax to Vancouver in a Smart Car

Brad — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:27:10 -0000

42 mpg... Who cares? I have a friend with a VW that does in the 50s and you don't see him in an article, plus he can carry more than two people and a bag a fruit for the journey. Post something when you see a person cross the continent in an available production vehicle @ 70 mpg.

Re: VBS.tv Sails Out to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Brad — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:39:35 -0000

This would be a great educational resource, if only the host could clean up their language a little.

Re: VBS.tv Sails Out to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Brad — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:40:03 -0000

This would be a great educational resource, if only the hosts could clean up their language a little.

Re: Nalgene Dumps Bisphenol A Like Hot Potato

Brad — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:37:41 -0000

So they're not doing an official recall. Don't Nalgene bottles have a lifetime warranty? So after they stop making the BPA bottles, just break it and get a replacement.

Re: FBI Develop Full Size Folding Bicycle: Onyerbike

Brad — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:57:03 -0000

Cool bike. While the idea of folding bikes is not a new one, it's nice to have different options. There are only a couple companies that make them (that I know of). If I ever have to split my commute between train and bike, I'd definitely consider a folding bike.

Re: McCain Wants a Gas Tax Holiday; What About the Dems?

Brad — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:30 -0000

Good for Obama for sticking to his guns. You have to respect a guy for taking a stand that is going to be unpopular with the voters at this critical time in his campaign. I think this shows a lot of character, at a time when we couldn't need it MORE.

Re: McCain Wants a Gas Tax Holiday; What About the Dems?

Brad — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:07:55 -0000

Re: Orangutan Caught Red-Handed Using Technology, Fishing with a Spear

Brad — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:44:11 -0000

Agreed. More impressive is the orangutan's apparent ability to make a spear (since there aren't any other straight sticks in the background).

Re: Bionx Electric Bike System

Brad — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:51:12 -0000

Nice! That range is incredible. I've seen electric bikes with a range of 20 miles or so, and never really considered them because I can comfortably pedal that far. But 70 miles?!?! Now you're talking.

Re: Climate Change Protection Complex

Brad — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:32:52 -0000

If it gets that bad, I don't think the earth would heal itself in 10 years. Sounds like a company trying to find a fresh market for bomb shelters.

Re: Architect Claims Reboot House Is Eco-Friendly

Brad — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:02:14 -0000

Who's the tiny man standing next to the toilet?

Re: Why do Americans think they deserve to eat more than Indians?

Brad — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:05:46 -0000

Let's see We've got people complaining about illegals taking their jobs. I suppose if you asked a few Native Americans how they felt when Europeans stole their land and way of lfe they might react similarly. As far as food consumption, we are a nation of pigs, just look around you. Are there too many people in India? Of course. There are too many people in every country on the planet. The difference is we Americans use about 100 times the natural resources as someone if a developing country, and since there is no country on the planet with 100 times our population... We're in yet another war so we can continue to be gluttons and drive gas guzzlers. What is it about Americans that makes us think we're so damn special? We've certainly done some amazing things, but it'a about time we got over ourselves and started behaving like adult members of a global community.

Re: Terrapass Offers 'Green' Gear For Bike To Work Day

Brad — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:22:23 -0000

At first glance, the wind generator seems a little crazy, but if your body is going to be breaking that wind anyway, would it really add wind resistance? Either way, it seems like a lot of trouble for something 2 rechargeable AAA can do.

Re: 7 Ways Cities Can Make Your Bike More Secure

Brad — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:07:24 -0000

I like the system that hoists the bikes up a pole. I wish I lived in a city that HAD the problem of too many bikes, let alone a city that found a solution!

Re: More Motorists Running Out of Gas

Brad — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:14:54 -0000

It's evidence of a broader mindset. Some people seem to think driving a car doesn't cost anything until it's time to fill up the tank. And climate change doesn't concern them because they haven't seen the consequences yet. It's short-sightedness, and unfortunately a lot of people seem to be wired that way. I don't understand it.

Re: Drew Barrymore to Drive Jay Leno's Electric Ford Focus Tonight

Brad — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:02:41 -0000

An electric car + Drew Barrymore = COMEDY GOLD

Just when we thought Leno was losing his touch.

Re: InnerTee’s Version of Screen Printed vs. Digital Transfers

Brad — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:50:00 -0000

Speaking as a screen printer, digital transfers are just not the same quality. On a screen printed shirt the print will outlast the fabric it's printed on, digital transfers do not have that kind of longevity. The technology isn't there and won't be for a very long time. Screen printing is by far the best way to get an image onto fabric.

Re: I am sad and angry that a young man had to die - Letters to the Webmaster

Brad — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:38:00 -0000

I am a christian. That is a thoughtful. Post. Thanks.

Re: Written by Men? - Letters to the Webmaster

Brad — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:32:00 -0000

I have to agree with you. There are 66 books in the bible and none of them contradict each other. That takes allot of planning and allot of mental power. The atheist argument here is saying that since there is no God how could God write the bible? You are backing your answer on the assumption of the non-exsistance of God. All either of us is wanting is for the truth to come out. So stop fighting and lets come to a REASONABLE CONCLUSION

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/10/intercept-task-force.html

Brad — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:34:44 -0000

This is all I could find.

http://www.myspace.com/intercept_oregon

Thanks for posting all you do and keeping people aware of the freaks and sickos out there.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/victimless-crime-in-milwaukee.html

Brad — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:03:23 -0000

I'm sorry but I have very little sympathy for this 15 yr. She knew what she was doing. I just feel sorry for her parents. They raised a Whore plain and simple. I know a couple of runaways and the last thing they was thinking was selling themselves to men for money. She's just a dumbass.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/woman-groped-by-craigslist-buyer.html

Brad — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:44:21 -0000

It's pretty obvious that this woman lacked any common sense. You never invite someone you don't know to you house period.

You meet in a coffee shop or some place like that.

But inviting someone to your home to buy a $15 microwave was just plain stupid.

She could've been raped or killed for $15.

Selling anything isn't worth my life.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/12/oregon-school-assistant-arrested.html

Brad — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:46:18 -0000

Sorry PPl. But it looks like it more true than not. Leaving messages on a kids myspace page. It show me anyways that she was trying to act liek a kid when she was an adult or should've been an adult.

Re: Recent Comments Widget for Blogger | Webaholic

Brad — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:41:00 -0000

If my blog name is www.abc.com , should I use the following?

http://>www.bradfordlee.com/feeds/comments/default?alt=json-in-script&callback=showrecentcomments"

Please advise. Thx!

Re: http://reinventingsdawheel.blogspot.com/2007/08/new-poll.html

Brad — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:02:00 -0000

Isn't it interesting how Christians think morality and their beliefs are synonymous. When you start trying to reconcile some of the acts of God and man's morality, I'm sorry, it's creates self-rightous bigots who think they know God. What part of your maggot-minded brain thinks you can claim to know absolute truth? The best we have is born from great thinkers and literature, not the Bible for heavens sake, the farthest thing from a bastion of morality. Morality is not Christianity, or if it is, Socrates is our saviour. Nothing is absolute. We simply try to do our best at living a good life without causing harm to others. We all make mistakes and learn from them.

Re: http://thehappyhospitalist.blogspot.com/2009/07/could-iphone-revolutionize-hearing-aid.html

Brad — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:11:36 -0000

WHAT????! Speak up!

Re: This just in…

Brad — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:54:29 -0000

Aside from speculation about the gubernatorial race in 2010 Vallas made a terrific speech about his work in New Orleans and education reform. With the backdrop of Blago's face behind him on a City Club banner Vallas easily differentiated himself simply by staying on point. The multiple ovations were for what might have been and what still could be. All in all a very interesting afternoon.

Re: Rezko Trial Watch * UPDATED x2 *

Brad — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:28 -0000

Once upon a time in the kingdom of Heaven, God was missing for six days.

Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day.

He inquired of God. 'Where have you been?'

God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards
through the clouds, 'Look, Michael. Look what I've created.'

Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, 'What is it?'
'It's a planet,' replied God, 'and I've put Life on it.

I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance.'
'Balance?' Inquired Michael, still confused.
God explained, pointing to different parts of earth.
'For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and
wealth but cold and harsh while southern Europe is going to be
poor but sunny and pleasant . 'I have made some lands abundant in
water and other lands parched deserts. 'This one will be extremely
hot and while this one will be very cold and covered in ice.'

The Archangel , impressed by God's work, then pointed to a land mass and
said, 'What's that one?'

'Ah,' said God. 'That's Illinois the most glorious place on earth.
There will be beautiful prairies, grasslands, farms, streams, abundant
wild game and birds, rolling hills and woodlands. The people from
Illinois are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent and humorous and
they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be
extremely sociable, hardworking and high achieving, and they will be
known throughout the world as diplomats and ambassadors of peace.'
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed, 'What about
balance, God? You said there would be balance!!!'

God replied wisely,

'Wait until you see the idiots I put in Springfield , Cook County and City Hall.'

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/11/bored-of-blogging.html

Brad — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:40:00 -0000

I'm not sure you care, but for what it's worth I think your tech related posts were generally good. I certainly gleaned something from this blog, or I wouldn't still be reading it. That said, I don't think more personal posts would bother me either as you seem to be a pretty amusing fellow. Don't give up on writing about tech stuff though, at least I enjoyed it and I'm sure others did too.

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/09/google-android-font.html

Brad — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:20:00 -0000

He disabled the hotlink, you might want to link to his blog entry instead.

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/09/by-jove-i-need-printer.html

Brad — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:10:00 -0000

I knew Paypal was up to no good. Here they are acting as the bank for an international organs for printers black market.

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/09/chrome-review-round-up.html

Brad — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:29:00 -0000

It's not really all that bad. It's probably just my undiagnosed ADD coming out.

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/09/chrome-review-round-up.html

Brad — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:14:00 -0000

I hope the Mac version is available soonish.

It's already used in Android...sorta...only not really. It would make no sense to use it in Android, which would suffer from the overhead of multiple processes for each tab, etc. But they both use the same rendering engine, that being Webkit. The Android team's success with Webkit was what made the Chrome team decide to go with it as their rendering engine.

Also, seeing your header image today made me really want to redo it. It's a little...rough around the edges...so to speak.

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/07/how-many-eees-does-it-take-to-change.html

Brad — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:11:00 -0000

lol @ fancy touch!

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/07/cleartype-mac-font-on-linux-ubuntu.html

Brad — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:00 -0000

Nice tip, it's always these little things that really make things nicer!

Like the tab key goes to every element setting under OS X, that one drove me nuts until I figured it out.

Re: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2008/07/fujitus-siemens-launching-netbook-will.html

Brad — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:18:00 -0000

Hah, I like the title of your blog!

I don't see the big American PC companies coming out with these ultra small laptops any time soon. They've tried a few models before, and they just never took off. Even the ultra portable laptop market is kinda of a niche here, what with the Air and the X300 (or are we counting Lenovo as Chinese? :P).

Anyway, see ya around.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09/judgement-day-coming-for-save-gate-2.html

Brad — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:02:07 -0000

Anon,

The post refers to the situation with Gate 2 and the pending resolution of said issue. The only comment you have to add to the discussion is regarding a typo?

You need to review your life and make some changes.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09/shaughnessy-making-excuses-for-sox.html

Brad — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:06:00 -0000

That's tricky no doubt. The common answer is to add another wildcard team and another playoff series. The wildcard's play each other first then the winner plays one of the 3 division winners (best record I suppose). This way the wildcard has a tougher road to the WS and in turn it would place a premium on winning the division.

Baseball would love the idea because it increases revenue. For me the simple answer is no wild card at all. Go back to East and West divisions and just play the LCS and WS. The whole point of this system was if you won your division you were good enough to compete for the WS already. The entire purpose of the wildcard is ratings and revenue. It has no real baseball value. In the end it cheapens the regular season.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09/shaughnessy-making-excuses-for-sox.html

Brad — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:27:54 -0000

This article proves that the Wildcard needs to be changed or tweaked.

I hate to agree with anything Michael Kay has to say but in this case he's right. The Sox didn't play well enough to win their own division but they played well enough to outlast other teams in other divisions. As a result these games in late September don't mean anything and their is no penalty for the team that didn't play well enough to win their own division.

The Red Sox are can't compete in the strong AL East so they take advantage of lesser teams in lesser divisions like the central for example. The bottom line is the current structure allows a team like the Sox to bypass tough in division competition and take their chances in a short series.

They have turned baseball into the NHL and the second season strategy. Thish is why it isn't always the best team that wins but rather the hottest team.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09/schilling-has-nothing-but-respect-for.html

Brad — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:13:26 -0000

Nice comments from Schilling.......but I still hate the guy with a passion. You can't back all the other things he has said over the years, especially the things no one asked him about.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08/heyman-yanks-want-damon-back.html

Brad — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:42:58 -0000

Dunn is signed for next year anyways so he could only come via a trade. For what it's worth his numbers are very impressive this year except the K's He is projected to K 179 times.

Ranks 4th in NL in HR (33) Ranks 4th in NL in RBI (89)
Ranks 1st in NL in BB (95) Ranks 3rd in NL in OBP (.422)
Ranks 4th in NL in SLG (.586) Ranks 3rd in NL in OPS (1.008)

Having said that Damon is a no brainer. Matsui would be nice but I don't see it happening.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08/yanks-humble-josh-beckett.html

Brad — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:05:56 -0000

I agree....just saying though

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08/yanks-humble-josh-beckett.html

Brad — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:47:35 -0000

You know what the problem is with "who's your daddy"? 2004 ALCS. They had the last laugh.

I also despise Beckett but I try and take these situations one battle at a time because the minute you think you have them beat something bad happens.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08/kernan-yanks-have-champions-resolve.html

Brad — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:12:19 -0000

Greg,

I have been watching the Yanks play since the early '70s so I've seen a lot of different looks from them over the years and I really like they way this team plays. There is still a long way to go but it's theirs to lose. I'm not to worried about the 5th starter. All they have to do is mix and match until October after that the 5th guy is meaningless.

I love the top 3 guy's in the rotation and we're getting above average out of Andy to boot. The pen is solid as well and the offense takes care of business. I am very impressed with the energy levels day in and day out.

They're not the '98 Yanks but this is as close as I've seen since then. I think they have to sign Damon for 2 years.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08/cano-leadoff-hitter.html

Brad — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:50:05 -0000

I see him as a great 2 hitter. If the Yanks don't sign Damon next year I would expect to see:

Jeter
Cano
Tex
A-rod

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/07/carig-yanks-new-attitude-driving.html

Brad — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:35:31 -0000

And you know what else.....they're a lot more fun to watch!!! Look at last nights game. Two stellar plays at the plate in the 8th and a walk off in the bottom of the 9th. I was fired up!!!!! It reminded me of the '98 team a lot.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/07/these-umps-are-joke.html

Brad — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:35:48 -0000

True it was a bad call at third but.....what was Jeter doing stealing 3rd with no one out anyway? That's bad base running. NEVER make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd.....NEVER. He was in scoring position with the heart of line up behind him. He would have scored anyway so there was no reason he needed to advance to 3rd in that spot. Never put your fate in the hands of the umps. Bad calls happen.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/06/tex-rod-not-happy-with-sutcliffe.html

Brad — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:35:41 -0000

Thank God for MLB Network. It's just like Baseball Tonight, only good. I never watch ESPN now and it's great. Every morning before my 13 year old son goes to school he checks in with MLB Network to catch the scores and plays from the night before.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/06/yanks-pitchers-making-habit-of-throwing.html

Brad — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:14:02 -0000

I'm not sure too many people take Gammon's seriously anymore....except Red Sox fans of course. As far as the inside pitch goes it's about time! It is one of the most important parts of the game. To be dominant you have to own the inside half of the plate. I think a lot of the past had to do with Joe Torre as well. I think he saw it as taking the high road but in reality it hurt our pitchers and our stars.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/06/harper-tex-is-just-what-yanks-needed.html

Brad — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:09:40 -0000

Tex and Burnett clearly add something that was missing. As big as the play that broke up the double play was, I think the brush back is even bigger. It also provides some leadership amongst the younger guy's like Joba and Phil and even Wang. Play the game the right way and protect your teammates and good things will happen.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/06/olney-pitchers-think-nys-is-joke.html

Brad — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:11:25 -0000

Right on both fronts. Good teams and more money will always attract top shelf talent.

As far as Olney goes who cares what he thinks. He is part of that ESPN mafia. They protect the Red Sox at all costs and they attack the Yankees when ever they can. As long as the Yanks stay in front and play well you'll see a steady stream of this kind of shit from Olney, Nyer and company.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/05/boomer-ban-ped-users-for-life.html

Brad — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:37:00 -0000

The issue is economics and always has been. If you want to stop any negative behavior you have to attack the root causes not the symptoms. MLB openly promoted the behavior (see 1998) and owners openly rewarded the behavior (think A-Rods Texas contract). Until that changes you will never "clean" the game up.

As long as avg, and slugging % and OPS are used to determine a given players worth, you will have cheaters. No amount of punitive action will deter cheaters and that is scientific fact. People cheat to reap rewards. Remove the rewards and you change the behavior.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/05/stats-say-rod-wasnt-tipping.html

Brad — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:09:00 -0000

Not only this but why would A-Rod work with opposing players to improve his personal stats AFTER he signed the richest deal in MLB history? Whether he hit.350 or .175 his salary was set for the next 10 years. And why would opposing players help A-Rod pad his stats?

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/05/damon-saves-day-with-3-run-blast.html

Brad — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:57:00 -0000

I think it has more to do with ESPN than local media. They love all things Red Sox's and seem to hate all things Yankee's. It's ESPN and guy's like Steve Philips and Peter (homeboy) Gammons that set the tone for this crap.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/05/former-teammates-weigh-in-on-new-rod.html

Brad — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:41:00 -0000

Congrats on the ESPN nod....very cool. We all agree A-Rod is an asshole and yes he is a proven liar, but I see no reason to give much credence to anything Roberts has to say.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/05/former-teammates-weigh-in-on-new-rod.html

Brad — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:10:00 -0000

I find it hard to believe even for A-Rod. Seems like that sort of thing would get out right away. From what I've seen so far Selena Roberts has written a book with loads of "unnamed sources, speculation, and innuendo". To me it appears that the only real information she has is the original 2003 test result. From there she seems to have built herself a nice little franchise.

I don't like A-Rod and I'm upfront about that but to me Selena Roberts represents everything that's wrong with this country. She is making a killing by riding the coattails of someone who worked hard to get to where he is. Like I said, I don't like A-Rod but I respect what he has done, steroids aside. What has Roberts done?

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/bruney-to-cutdown-workload-to-avoid.html

Brad — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:28:00 -0000

"He's not a perfectionist, he's a moron"

Wow that's a little strong. I mean we really don't know how the message from the coaches was delivered i.e.an order vs. a suggestion. Maybe this is something that has helped Bruney in his career. I'd rather have a guy that tries to hard then too little.

Lesson learned and hopefully there is no long term damage.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/rods-rehab-continues.html

Brad — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:12:00 -0000

Anon,

I was thinking the opposite. It seems so much nicer and more enjoyable since he's not around. To Greg's point I don't think we would be any different than we are now. The loss' have come from bad pitching. The offense has been very solid so far. Nobody wants to see a full year of Cody Ransom but all things being equal it could be a lot worse. I love not having A-Rod around! I know we need him I just wish it cam without any baggage.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/yanks-gaining-confidence-nady-can-avoid.html

Brad — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:05:00 -0000

SteveB

I agree I think this is more relevant to Matsui as far as the Yankees are concerned. My gut feeling is that Matsui won't make it through this season so having Nady available to DH might end up being a positive.

Every time Godzilla runs to first I cringe.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/wang-confused-by-his-rough-start.html

Brad — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:53:00 -0000

I think you have to skip his next start and they will probably have to put him on the 15 DL. That way they can get him down to Tampa to get a better look.

Putting his recent problems aside I think there are bigger issues with Wang. His last 6 starts before he got hurt last year were not good and it was the same trend we are seeing here. The pitches have been elevated with little or no movement. To me it looks like opposing hitters and hitting coaches have figured out Wang. They avoid chasing that hard sinker which forces him into secondary pitches. Wang has never had an "out" pitch. When you have 19 wins and only 75 K's it's only a matter of time before that comes back to bite you.

I believe the Yankees were aware of this possibility and this is why they took a careful approach to his contract status, choosing arb over locking him up long term.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/video-of-swisher-on-mound.html

Brad — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:40:00 -0000

Yeah I don't think Jorge was pissed at Swisher he was pissed about the game. That said lighten up.

As far as Kay goes....well he continues to prove why he is one of the worst announcers in the game. He is beyond annoying and completely uninformed. What a schmuck.

Swisher was great last night. It's a game and if you can't have fun plating it you should reconsider your career choices.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/bob-relax.html

Brad — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:09:00 -0000

Mr. Whitefolks,

I agree completely. The W or L in one game is less important for sure but it's the style and the substance of each game that matters. Win or lose yesterday there are small things that you don't like to see, most notably not scoring runs in run scoring situations.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/bob-relax.html

Brad — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:52:00 -0000

Biggest failure last year besides pitching......scoring with runners in scoring position.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/bob-relax.html

Brad — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:34:00 -0000

Greg,

Agreed. The sac fly is anything but a sure thing. It's a wasted out. It also may prove to be the one glaring hole with Jeter hitting leadoff instead of Damon. I have more confidence that Damon gets the sac fly there then Jeter. Either way I let Gardner hit there rather then waste the out.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/bob-relax.html

Brad — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:57:00 -0000

Yeah it was one game nothing more nothing less. I guess the "so called media" expects the 2009 Yanks to go 162-0 so clearly the one loss is a disaster.

One serious note/comment on the game though was Girardi's decision to bunt Gardner with a runner already in scoring position. Why Joe?

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/problems-with-batters-eye.html

Brad — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:51:00 -0000

One World Series win in the new park and this will moot.

The Met's can't even design a freakin arm patch that looks classy so please spare me. I've been to almost every new park in the country and while some are nicer than others there all head and shoulders above what they replaced. You guy's are as bad as George King.

This is the home of the NY Yankee's. The winningest team in sports history. This owner has delivered 6 World Championships and a brand new stadium to be the home to OUR team for the next 50 years. It's not the building that matters it's the team and the organization. Doesn't matter what Citi Field looks like it's about the team that plays there and that team pales in comparison to your team.

Show some respect.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/should-yanks-sign-dallas-mcpherson.html

Brad — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:17:00 -0000

I don't see enough of an upside for 6 weeks to make a real difference. I think we stand pat for now. If A-Rod becomes a long term problem we may need to look at other possibilities down the road.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-video-preview-of-new-stadium.html

Brad — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:24:00 -0000

The place looks great. Lets hope all the ghosts made the trip across the street!

It is great to hear Sterling and I think he is great for the radio but I wouldn't want to see him do the play by play on T.V. Sterling is best where he is. At the same time I wish they would roll Kay up in an old rug and dump him in the East River!.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/piazza-cheater.html

Brad — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:35:00 -0000

I'm so tired of the steroids debate. Please let it die already. I'm sure it's true but who cares at this point. Piazza is old news!

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/yanks-scolded-rod-about-off-field.html

Brad — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:34:00 -0000

I think George would be beside himself with all this crap. I don't know why A-Rod needs Guy Oseary anyway. It's well documented that A-Rod has very little "brand" value. Consumers didn't react well to him before most of this stuff hit the press. He's got tons of money and really doesn't need endorsement deals anyway.

He is a classic tragedy. He want's to be loved more then anything else but the harder he tries the worse he makes it for himself. The Yanks are right on point with this. He needs to be the best baseball player he can be and let the chips fall where they may.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/lupica-gardner-can-be-yanks-version-of.html

Brad — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:59:00 -0000

Anonymous,

"When we get into immeasurable, subjective garbage like grittiness and "intangibles" then we're just finding superlatives for people who maybe just aren't that good".

Wrong! The problem with "gritty & intangibles" isn't with the skill of the players in question but with the people who track stats. I know these words drive Saber metric type people nuts because "intangibles" don't fit neatly into an .xls spreadsheet, therefore it isn't real. That's a load of bull. Throughout the history of the game, which by the way has been around a lot longer than Money Ball, there are long list's of great players who possessed the “intangibles” necessary to help their teams win big games. Conversely there have been many statistical wonders in the game that have produced nothing but great personal statistics (see A-Rod).

I have heard this argument a thousand times and no matter how many times the argument is made the end is the same. Guy’s like Jeter and Pedroia will continue to prove Saber metrics wrong. I mean your arguing over whether Jeter is really HOF worthy but if you know the Yankee’s well you would understand that some of those intangible’s that Jeter brought the game have had a direct impact on the team winning 4 WS in 6 years. He didn’t do it alone he had help from guy’s like Brosius who is a lifetime .257 hitter with little power. Having said that it is hard to imagine how the things would have looked in ’98 had he not hit .471 in the WS or .375 in the ’99 WS or .371 in the ‘2000 WS.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/rod-wants-other-103-to-remain-anonymous.html

Brad — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:19:00 -0000

You know this is one of the best A-Rod interviews I've read. Why couldn't he have done the same thing during his ST press conf.? He almost seems human. It's a shame most of the baseball world will never see this interview though.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/jeters-defense-is-no-longer-just.html

Brad — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:29:00 -0000

Peter,

Your right on the money (pun intended). Jeter will retire a Yankee and they will pay him to the end and they should. The whole idea of "letting Jeter walk" is absurd and it makes me wonder how closely some people follow the Yankees. If you don't understand how much he means to this organization by now then get your head out of the sand. Jeter means way more then just defensive or offensive stats. He is the Yankee's and he is the face of the organization and he is all these things for the right reasons. Not because he posed for some photo shoot that showed him kissing himself in a mirror or because he was trying to explain how he didn't really know what PED he was taking. Not because his cousin was sticking needles in his ass. He is the face of the Yankees because he represents everything that is right with sports and role models.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/al-leiter-plays-beer-pong.html

Brad — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:59:00 -0000

Greg,

Well said me too!

What I want to know is whether he won or not.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-have-spoken-they-believe-rod-and.html

Brad — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:39:00 -0000

Greg,

I hear you on the 103 but I'm sure that even if we knew those names it won't be close to the final accounting of the steroid era. Will never know who was clean and who wasn't. I want this to go away too. I'm tired of talking about it.

It was really nice just to sit back and watch a great game last night and not have to listen to the endless discussions about PED's. I wonder how sport casters will handle the whole subject every time A-Rod and the Yanks roll into a city for a 3 game set. Will we have to hear it over and over again?

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-have-spoken-they-believe-rod-and.html

Brad — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:16:00 -0000

I'm with you Greg. I don't believe anything A-Rod says. If he plays well, and makes the kind of impact he should, then what we think doesn't matter either way and it won't matter.

As far as the other 103 names goes I say keep them sealed. First of all they were supposed to be anonymous. The only reason A-Rods became public is because someone leaked the information and violated both his privacy and the law. Two wrongs will not make this right. It would be no different then someone in your doctors office releasing private medical information about you to your employer for instance. In this case the public does not have a right to know. Also since retroactive punishments don't apply what is there to be gained?

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/classic-upset.html

Brad — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:13:00 -0000

I agree not a huge fan but I'm desperate for some baseball so I'm watching. Yeah that game was really cool to watch. When they got out of that base's loaded, 1 out jam in the seventh I was impressed. It was a nice distraction for a night and that's the best thing about baseball.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/murti-tells-rod-what-many-fans-are.html

Brad — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:41:00 -0000

A-Rod is the classic case of a player who can play between the lines but as soon as he is off the field he's in trouble. I don't see this ever stopping. Just imagine if Boston had pulled off that trade in '04. We would be having a blast with it.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/giambi-ill-thank-derek-until-day-i-die.html

Brad — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:32:00 -0000

I think the issue is that the two situations weren't the same and neither are the people involved. Giambi wasn't the face of baseball and he wasn't expected to break anyone's record's. Giambi didn't go on TV with Catie Curic and declare his innocents, A-Rod did.

A-Rod is very phony and unlikeable, can't say I blame Jeter.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/who-knew-he-was-so-well-liked.html

Brad — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:56:00 -0000

Raven you beat me to the punch. This will last about as long as his next bad at bat. When you get right down to it this whole issue is secondary for me. The main problem with A-Rod is whether or not he is a winner and so far that hasn't been the case.

I think Alex is just one of those guy's who put's up huge numbers that do not translate into big wins for his team (at least the wins that mean the most).

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/maybe-he-shouldnt-have-apologized.html

Brad — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:31:00 -0000

Amen to Peter F. All I care about is the team playing baseball and all I ever hear about is A-Rod this and A-Rod that. We have 9 more years of this crap to put up with. I am so sick and tired of the whole thing. I don't care what he does in his private life until it effects the team and like it or not it does.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/01/what-should-jeter-do.html

Brad — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:47:00 -0000

First and foremost to set the record straight Jeter has 4 rings and Eli has 1. Secondly we haven't read the book in it's intended context so we really don't know enough to draw conclusions.

Greg why should Jeter defend A-Rod? He refused to do so in 2006 and A-Rod had a monster year in '07. If Jeter supports A-Rod here it just feeds into the same thing that Torre was talking about. It's A-Rod all the time, it's A-Rod needing other people to offer him accolades and to make apologies for his shortcomings.

I love A-Rods game you have to respect that but given all the baggage that comes with him I tend to see Torre's side in all this. I do believe in the long run that A-Rod is a bad fit for this team, talent aside. From what I have read so far I agree with most of what Torre is saying. The makeup of the team has been questionable since 2002 and it has shown when it counts. No fire, no drive.....that's not Jeter so why should he support it.

I like Andy but Andy is an apologist and always has been. He stood by Clemens for a long time but when you read what Cone had to say about MacNamee it was obvious that Andy and everyone else knew what was going on. I wish Jeter was more of a vocal leader and maybe the only knock on his resume is him being captain. Having said that though this is an issue that he doesn't need to take a stand on.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/01/what-should-jeter-do.html

Brad — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:00 -0000

You know Jeter has always stuck to his guns when it comes to public opinion and I don't see that changing here either. I mean really who is he supposed to defend? The only current Yankee really being attacked is A-Rod and Jeter has been down this road before. He isn't going to "get behind" A-Rod publicly no matter what people say. I don't think he should. By A-Rod's own admission he is more or less his own worst enemy. Everyone else that was attacked is no longer a Yankee.

Why should/would Jeter defend Kevin Brown, Carl Pavano, Gary Sheffield, Jason Giambi and so on. How does that help the Yankees now? Players are professionals and these players are some of the most expensive players in the game. It comes with the territory. This whole should reflect badly on Torre and not Jeter.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2008/09/sickels-analysis-of-brett-gardner.html

Brad — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:26:00 -0000

I just can't see as an everyday guy and I'm not sold on the 4th OF option either. I would very surprised if he hit anywhere near .285. I think we're looking at .240+. From the first time I saw him I see a career pinch hitter and late inning defensive replacement. Godd all around guy to have but if something better is available......

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2008/02/derek-jeter-makes-fans-stupid.html

Brad — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:31:00 -0000

The fans are the fans. That's what makes sports work. Blind loyalty. However on the other hand if Bill James really was right then teams like the Oakland A's would be champs and guy's like Jeter might be coaching High School softball or something. I think the problem is that when you take any one element of a players game, and you separate that stat from the whole, you get skewed results. That's why when the Jeter bashers of the world attack him they always pick one part of his game and isolate it. There is no more complete player in the bigs then A-Rod. On the other hand Jeter has 4 rings and A-Rod has none. You would think that if A-Rods game was so much more superior to Jeter's he would have one at least one championship by now. Of course we know that isn't the case so you have to take a lot more into consideration then one statistical category when deciding that any player is the "best" or the "worst" at his position.

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Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2007/11/more-monkey-island-slogans.html

Brad — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:23:00 -0000

Welcome to fantasy monkey island - where all your uncles are monkey and all the monkeys are rich!
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Brad — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:57:00 -0000

Matt

You are one sic dude!
Could I tell some great puke in the classroom stories....
Gag.
May the Puke Fairy never quaff your way again.

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Re: http://figandsage.blogspot.com/2008/07/wee-generation-diaper-bag-seventh.html

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Re: http://www.ilanbresler.com/2009/01/and-shirt.html

Brad — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:58:00 -0000

Thanks for you passion ilan. And thanks for your comment on my pic. I have fixed the comment block :-)