A Better Way to Execute

Abe doesn't want to stop those pushing the anti-death penalty agenda, so he offers an example comprimise that was presented to the nation a few years ago. This is one of the best posts I've read in a while. Well worth stopping over.

What Do You Mean I Didn't Win?

Channel 6's coverage of people trying to cash bogus lottery checks is rather disturbing. Not that people are trying to cash the checks, but I can't understand how these people get doped into this. The "You've Won the Lottery" junk mail has been going on forever! I would've thought this joke was over, but I guess if you can still get people to believe you, then keep it up! One check was from a guy who "won" the Spanish Lottery. I wonder if he thought maybe he had played the lottery and just forgot??? If it's too good to be true, it probably is. I would like to think if I got a one million dollar check in the mail, maybe I would ask the bank before looking stupid and trying to cash it. The best part of the story is the teller describing how people are in disbelief when their check is fake. Thankfully gullible isn't in the dictionary.

Blogger Bash

The idea has been posed to have a Nebraska bloggers get-together in the next coming weeks. While I won't be able to attend because of a meeting/wedding/tubing weekend, I did think this is a good idea for those of us who have Nebraska blogs. I will be looking forward to updates after that weekend.

Butt-Kissing on Display

Watching the new season of Rockstar:Supernova is about to make me puke. I love rock, and I used to really like this show. I don't like Dave Navarro as a host because he doesn't deserve to be there, but Brooke Burke makes up for him (which takes a lot). I highly respect the music of Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted, and Gilby Clarke. They are the three that keep me watching.
But tonight's episode, the second one of the week where someone gets eliminated, shows the reaction of the contestants to the criticism they received from the hosts. So tonight, the band called them on it at the beginning of the show, and they all ran with their tails between their legs. If you've got something to say to them, say it. If you aren't going to be ballsy enough to stand up to them, then keep your mouth shut.
Just had to get that off my chest.

The MLB All-Star Break

Tonight is the 77th Major League Baseball All-Star game, which brought up a couple thoughts about the league and the game.
Why in the world does the game have to "mean something?" It's an exhibition game. Someone is going to get a major injury and poop will hit the fan (not literally). Why can't the team who played the best during the year get home field advantage? I know. That's a crazy thought.
I hate Fox Sports. Tim McCarver is an idiot. My butt could do a better job of stating the obvious than Timmy Mc. I used to like Joe Buck, but Tim is starting to rub off on him. I HATE how they give half of the event tickets to stars from their shows. No other network does it nearly as often.
MLB gave Roberto Clemente the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award for his contribution to changing the game. There is no doubt that Roberto Clemente fits the criteria. My problem is, what the heck took so long? Rickey Henderson has won the award. Rickey will be the first to tell you how great Rickey is (was), but he did nothing for the sport the way Roberto Clemente did. First and foremost, few people can compare to Clemente's humanitarian side. It literally killed him (his planned crashed while delivering emergency supplies in Nicaragua). He was the first Hispanic elected to the Hall of Fame, and is widely regarded as the one who opened up the major leagues to other Latin players. So why in the world, when Roberto Clemente died 33 1/2 years ago, is he just now being recognized with this award? Whether this award is for on or off field achievement, there is no excuse for how long it has taken.
And, about the ceremony. In the middle of the game? As important as an event as this is, please don't interrupt the middle of a game for it. That's what the pre-game is for.
Turning the radio back up and the TV audio back down. Go American League! We want the Indians to have home field advantage in the World Series (yeah, cause I'm holding my breath for that!).