Our descent into madness continues apace. Fun poll gives Harper the nod over Dion
What gets me is that more people thought that PM Harper would be a better companion on a camping trip than Dion.
I have one word for these people...
Updated to:
Upham!
Thanks to the Galloping Beaver for pointing me to this story.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
The Championship
This Monday marks the official start of the greatest tennis event of the year, The Championships at Wimbledon.
On the Gentlemen's side it looks like clear sailing for Roger Federer as he attempts to win his fifth Championship in succession. He may have a battle with Marat Safin in round three, and a potential match-up with Andy Roddick in the semis. Look for two-time Nottingham champ, Richard Gasquet of France to play the spoiler role.
In the other half of the draw, French Open champ Rafael Nadal has slightly harder task as his path to the final will require beating such players as Jonas Bjorkman (finalist at Nottigham last year and currently in the Quarter-finals), Lleyton Hewitt or Nikolay Davydenko, all of whom can give the French Open champ fits on the unpredictable grass of the All England Club. Speaking of Hewitt and Davydenko, if the do meet in the quarter-finals, they could provide us with a match-of-the-year candidate.
The Ladies draw looks particularly tough for Justine Henin, who will have to get past Daniela Hantuchova and Serena Williams just to make the semi-finals. Here I am predicting a Henin-Hingis match-up, with 3rd seed Jelena Jankovic losing early, or to Hingis in the quarters.
The other half of the draw looks equally tough for former champs Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams, as they are on track for a match-up in the round of 16. Sharapova has an easy road to this match, while Williams will have to get by Dinara Safina to make this appointment. Honshui's fave, Amelie Mauresmo, should cruise to the semis, where she might meet Ana Ivanovic, who rests a top a very weak section of the draw.
So let the bad bounces begin. It's time for The Championship.
On the Gentlemen's side it looks like clear sailing for Roger Federer as he attempts to win his fifth Championship in succession. He may have a battle with Marat Safin in round three, and a potential match-up with Andy Roddick in the semis. Look for two-time Nottingham champ, Richard Gasquet of France to play the spoiler role.
In the other half of the draw, French Open champ Rafael Nadal has slightly harder task as his path to the final will require beating such players as Jonas Bjorkman (finalist at Nottigham last year and currently in the Quarter-finals), Lleyton Hewitt or Nikolay Davydenko, all of whom can give the French Open champ fits on the unpredictable grass of the All England Club. Speaking of Hewitt and Davydenko, if the do meet in the quarter-finals, they could provide us with a match-of-the-year candidate.
The Ladies draw looks particularly tough for Justine Henin, who will have to get past Daniela Hantuchova and Serena Williams just to make the semi-finals. Here I am predicting a Henin-Hingis match-up, with 3rd seed Jelena Jankovic losing early, or to Hingis in the quarters.
The other half of the draw looks equally tough for former champs Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams, as they are on track for a match-up in the round of 16. Sharapova has an easy road to this match, while Williams will have to get by Dinara Safina to make this appointment. Honshui's fave, Amelie Mauresmo, should cruise to the semis, where she might meet Ana Ivanovic, who rests a top a very weak section of the draw.
So let the bad bounces begin. It's time for The Championship.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Great T'Underin' Jaisus B'y
John Crosbie is so much fun to have around.
From the Impolitical blog: John Crosbie said:
'I'm not going to accept any codswallop that says that (the accord) hasn't been changed. I mean, we're not that stupid. The public isn't that stupid,' he said in his typically colourful manner."
Codswallop. Brilliant.
But there's more...
"Crosbie echoed that argument, saying: 'We are not going to have our cake and eat it too. We haven't had the freaking cake yet.'"
Ye gods but our current politicos are a weak soup.
From the Impolitical blog: John Crosbie said:
'I'm not going to accept any codswallop that says that (the accord) hasn't been changed. I mean, we're not that stupid. The public isn't that stupid,' he said in his typically colourful manner."
Codswallop. Brilliant.
But there's more...
"Crosbie echoed that argument, saying: 'We are not going to have our cake and eat it too. We haven't had the freaking cake yet.'"
Ye gods but our current politicos are a weak soup.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Comic Guys Only watch Super Dudes
Okay, this one is almost too easy to run with so I am going to ask the comic boys what is up. So comic books that are soft core porn with WWE wrestling chicks as protagonists sell a lot of comics. Give that character life and the comic guys stay away preferring instead to view male superhero bulges.
So, why do supposedly straight comic guys shun female superhero movies? Is it a fear of strong women? Or is it part of some desire for super hero role playing?
The story from the Calgary Herald is below:
Alba weathers the storm over female superheroes
Fantastic role battles to defeat‘fanboy’ bias
SCOTT BOWLESUSA TODAY Fantastic Four: Rise of the SilverSurfer is in theatres now
It’s no secret that comicbook movies — even the bad ones — have become a virtual Hollywood ATM.
That is, as long as they aren’t anchored by women. Then all bets are off.
Comic devotees plunk down plenty of cash for critically trashed movies with men at their heart, from Ghost Rider ($115 million) to Daredevil ($102 million) to franchise-crushers such as Batman and Robin ($107 million).
Women as superheroes are a tougher sell — like Catwoman ($40 million) or Elektra ($24 million).
That makes the Fantastic Four franchise something of a puzzle. The first film released in 2005 earned $154 million with Jessica Alba in the role of Sue Storm, the backbone of the team. And expectations for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer were just as high when the movie opened Friday.
“There’s a bias against comic-book movies with women in big roles,” says Blair Butler, a commentator for the G4TV network, which is aimed at video gamers and comic-book devotees.
“That may be because fanboys are, well, boys,” Butler says. “They like women in distress or supporting roles — or in a bondage outfit with opentoed stilettos like Catwoman.
“It’s nice to see this (franchise) give Sue Storm a strong role and an outfit that covers her body.”
The question of women’s roles in superhero stories — dubbed the “women in refrigerators” debate after a Green Lantern issue in which the superhero’s girlfriend was found dismembered in an icebox — began on comic pages and websites but has spilled onto the big screen.
“Certainly, a lot of the comic world is from the male perspective,” says Rob Worley of Comics2Film.com.
“You look at the way, say, Wonder Woman is drawn, and it’s done from a very stereotypical perspective. She is drawn to match the male fantasy.”
And film scripts have been similarly weak, concedes Kevin Feige, head of production for Marvel Studios.
“There haven’t been good female comic-book-driven movies yet,” he says. “I think because the first few out of the gate were weak, people got gun-shy about making more. But we have several in the works, and I’m sure when the story is there, people will come.”
Alba believes one way to attract moviegoers to female superheroes is to worry less about die-hard comic fans.
“I think the success of our movie is that we were aiming for the families as much as the fans. And that’s a group that recognizes strong women roles.”
So, why do supposedly straight comic guys shun female superhero movies? Is it a fear of strong women? Or is it part of some desire for super hero role playing?
The story from the Calgary Herald is below:
Alba weathers the storm over female superheroes
Fantastic role battles to defeat‘fanboy’ bias
SCOTT BOWLESUSA TODAY Fantastic Four: Rise of the SilverSurfer is in theatres now
It’s no secret that comicbook movies — even the bad ones — have become a virtual Hollywood ATM.
That is, as long as they aren’t anchored by women. Then all bets are off.
Comic devotees plunk down plenty of cash for critically trashed movies with men at their heart, from Ghost Rider ($115 million) to Daredevil ($102 million) to franchise-crushers such as Batman and Robin ($107 million).
Women as superheroes are a tougher sell — like Catwoman ($40 million) or Elektra ($24 million).
That makes the Fantastic Four franchise something of a puzzle. The first film released in 2005 earned $154 million with Jessica Alba in the role of Sue Storm, the backbone of the team. And expectations for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer were just as high when the movie opened Friday.
“There’s a bias against comic-book movies with women in big roles,” says Blair Butler, a commentator for the G4TV network, which is aimed at video gamers and comic-book devotees.
“That may be because fanboys are, well, boys,” Butler says. “They like women in distress or supporting roles — or in a bondage outfit with opentoed stilettos like Catwoman.
“It’s nice to see this (franchise) give Sue Storm a strong role and an outfit that covers her body.”
The question of women’s roles in superhero stories — dubbed the “women in refrigerators” debate after a Green Lantern issue in which the superhero’s girlfriend was found dismembered in an icebox — began on comic pages and websites but has spilled onto the big screen.
“Certainly, a lot of the comic world is from the male perspective,” says Rob Worley of Comics2Film.com.
“You look at the way, say, Wonder Woman is drawn, and it’s done from a very stereotypical perspective. She is drawn to match the male fantasy.”
And film scripts have been similarly weak, concedes Kevin Feige, head of production for Marvel Studios.
“There haven’t been good female comic-book-driven movies yet,” he says. “I think because the first few out of the gate were weak, people got gun-shy about making more. But we have several in the works, and I’m sure when the story is there, people will come.”
Alba believes one way to attract moviegoers to female superheroes is to worry less about die-hard comic fans.
“I think the success of our movie is that we were aiming for the families as much as the fans. And that’s a group that recognizes strong women roles.”
Monday, June 18, 2007
Bow to your sensai on your birthday!
So my 8 year old daughter came home with an invitation to a birthday party with a theme I had not seen before, a martial arts party. For a mere $120 for 10 kids you get:
Martial Arts Birthday Parties Sirota's Alchymy has been producing one-of-a-kind Martial Arts Birthday Parties for boys and girls of all ages.
Our Parties are exciting, educational, safe and most importantly FUN for all kids. All of our parties are Private. Only your group at our state-of-the-art facility!
Each Birthday Party includes the following:
45 minute martial arts class
15 minute martial arts circuit training session
Samurai Sword Cake Cutting
Board Breaking by the Birthday Boy/Girl
30 minutes for snacks, cake and opening of presents
Paper plates, napkins, cups, eating utensils
Special present for the Birthday Child Don't forget your camera, as there will be many memorable momments at this party.
Cost: $120 for up to 10 kids. Each additional child is $10. To Schedule your next Birthday Party, please contact Sirota's Alchymy. Click here to visit our Contact Page.
Yessirreee, birthday cake and a big can of whoopass for a treat. Did I mention that I have to sign a liability release waiver for her to attend; in case the birthday boy "sweeps the leg".
Martial Arts Birthday Parties Sirota's Alchymy has been producing one-of-a-kind Martial Arts Birthday Parties for boys and girls of all ages.
Our Parties are exciting, educational, safe and most importantly FUN for all kids. All of our parties are Private. Only your group at our state-of-the-art facility!
Each Birthday Party includes the following:
45 minute martial arts class
15 minute martial arts circuit training session
Samurai Sword Cake Cutting
Board Breaking by the Birthday Boy/Girl
30 minutes for snacks, cake and opening of presents
Paper plates, napkins, cups, eating utensils
Special present for the Birthday Child Don't forget your camera, as there will be many memorable momments at this party.
Cost: $120 for up to 10 kids. Each additional child is $10. To Schedule your next Birthday Party, please contact Sirota's Alchymy. Click here to visit our Contact Page.
Yessirreee, birthday cake and a big can of whoopass for a treat. Did I mention that I have to sign a liability release waiver for her to attend; in case the birthday boy "sweeps the leg".
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