UBER BLOG

2004-07-15T18:02:00.000-07:00

Crazy!!! That's what life is like since I've started back at the AFL-CIO, it's a lot of work. Went to Mecca, the real one, also known as Cooperstown (founded by James Fenmore Cooper's father). Like any holy site there were over priced relics (signed stuff). I went to the rally on Saturday, and I was three people away from the barrier right in front of the center stage (go getting kick ass tickets from the AFL-CIO). I got to shake Kerry's hand and got Edwards forearm, my mom got a handshake from Teresa. Way cool. The AL beat down the NL in the all-star game and Mark Mulder the only A's player on the final all-star roster won the game. Eric Chavez is back and the A's are only two games back of Texas in the West. I have a feeling I'll be watching the A's in October. I'm watching I Love the 90's where I get all my pop culture knowledge. I've got to read the short stories and Baltic Ghosts for school. Just finished On The Road by Jack Kerouac you spell his name, it was interesting, but I couldn't tell when he was high on life or high on "tea" as they called it back then. I can see how controversial it must have been when it came out, with all the sex and drugs and cursing. Well I'm bored and I can't think of anything else really to say, except... That

Shocking!!! I have confirmed some shocking news Amy Sedaris of the cult classic TV show Strangers with Candy is the brother of the author David Sedaris. Amazing how close we all are to each other.

2004-06-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

So, as a member of the Prestonwood swim team, I must tell you of my exploits or lack of. So, me, Lucas Enloe, the pinnacle of physical excellence, get in the pool, only to find that I swim like a brick. In the span of 3 years, I have amassed 2 points (out of a total 360 possible). Ack! movie time! TO BE CONTINUED..........

2004-06-24T09:48:00.000-07:00

ok i have time for one more quick post before my breaks up I've learned that there are a lot of boros in NC. Before this summer I really only knew Green, Ashe, and Golds, Tar and Pitts but know I know there's Bay, Battle, Bladen, Carr, Ellen, Grants, Halls, Moores, North Wilkes, Rox, Shaw, Vance, Wades, and Wilkesboro. Wow, and also we have a town called Toast and some other ones I'm not going to get to right now.

2004-06-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

Here I am at the state AFL-CIO office on my lunch break (that's a good thing about working for labor you can take lots of breaks). I now know how Hannah feels after I've spent two and a half days typing the same three or four pieces of information over and over and over again. Yesterday was a break from typing I helped stuff and seal the monthly newsletter. A funny thing happened when last night on Fark.com and today on Lucas'and Will's blog I learned that Ivory soap was not accidentally made to float. Yesterday I heard the story about the accident that made the soap (of course there was a union laborer involved). Anyway break time is over and it's back to whatever I do.

2004-06-19T18:03:00.000-07:00

And you think our government isn't responsive
Also Time had an article on blogs and there was a nice blip on Fark.com, a good site to find the weird stuff that doesn't make the front page

2004-06-19T17:51:00.000-07:00

I've basically done nothing these last three weeks and it feels great. I have not shaved in a while so I have a peach fuzz beard, which makes my chin rubbing more dramatic. I stay up til 1 every night get up at 10 and play video games, read, or watch TV, then I eat lunch at around 1 and watch more TV or play more video games. As you can tell I have not been on the internet often or posting. It's nice to have not responsibilities and do mindless fun stuff. Last weekend I went to the Hugh O'Brian Leadership Seminar for NC. It was a lot of fun, and I'll post in more detail about that another time. Started reading The accidental Tourist, it's bearable not really interesting but I can stand the plot. The guy Macon is very neurotic like me thinking of new systems and wanting to be as efficient as possible. All the laziness is about to end because I start my volunteering at the state AFL-CIO office Monday and I'll work there all week and the week after that I'll be making the pilgrimage to Cooperstown.

2004-06-19T17:49:00.000-07:00

God, how I love US politics!

2004-06-06T18:19:00.001-07:00

Ouch! Eric Chavez, the main bat of the A's and anchor of the A's infield is out until at least the All-Star break (broken 5th metacarpal). The pitching staff better pick up and Dye (RF) and Durazo (DH) need more power production. Hopefully the A's can keep close to Anaheim and make their usually 2nd half surge.

2004-06-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

2004-06-06T18:12:00.000-07:00

Ha ha ha Smarty Jones! I'm so glad he lost, Funny Cide had a much better story than you (not saying much). I have no compassion for you, your owners, your trainer, your jockey, or your city (Philadelphia, well maybe a little for the city of Brotherly Love). Horse racing in general is the worst sport because no one has a chance to compete except for the super extremely well to do. One must pay for the horse (can be millions for the best), trainer and support staff (hundreds of thousands), and ridiculous hats and designer clothing (thousands).

2004-05-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

On June 19, 1988 the world's largest sausage was created can you guess how long it was?

Answer: 13 1/8 miles long

2004-05-28T17:15:00.000-07:00

Women's College World Series, It's mostly Southern and California schools. It's ok for background watching, it's amazing how they can pitch the ball over 60 mph on a flat mound and with such a large ball, still it's not College World Series.

2004-05-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Exams are over and summer has just begun.

I've kicked off my summer by lounging around all day watching TV, playing video games, and even doing some reading (nothing like a little Thomas Hardy to perk you up). I know I've got A's in English, APUSH, GOPO, and Chemistry. However, I'm not 100% confident that I'll have A's in Adv. Math or German, can't wait for report cards or AP grades. Next up is a date with the US History SAT II on the 5th.

2004-05-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

Here a pretty good TV show It's on from 8 to 10 pm on May 24, 25
Enjoy

2004-05-17T18:09:00.000-07:00

No really it is a different country

2004-05-17T17:59:00.000-07:00

Texas' new tourist motto is: "Texas. It's a whole other country."

No kidding.

2004-05-16T19:00:00.000-07:00

Coming to you this week: my liberal progressive shirts from Northern Sun, there are four of them and I'll start wearing them Tuesday unless that's the day we are getting messy in chemistry

2004-05-16T18:52:00.000-07:00

I just saw "Adaptation" last night and man was it good. It was "Being John Malkovich" and more. It means a lot more after reading Six Characters. I have a new found respect for Nicholas Cage. Charlie Kauffman is a genius and I can't wait for his next work with Spike Jonze in 2005.

2004-05-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

Do you know what the "Greensboro Massacre" was? Read it and remember it. I think I'll plan something for the 3rd of November this year.

2004-05-15T10:59:00.000-07:00

Questions of the whenever i come up with a new question: Whose "The Entertainer" is better Scott Joplin's or Billy Joel's? Listen to both and then decide.

2004-05-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

Wow! this is addictive. Let me know what character you use to stump the computer.
P.S. Don't try Bumblebee man, it knows.

2004-05-15T10:49:00.000-07:00

If you live in North Carolina's 4th district then this is the man who you should vote for

2004-05-15T10:33:00.000-07:00

A list of the Top 100 one-hit wonders
Devo, which comes in at number 24 with "Whip It" on greatest one hit wonder, some how makes it to 82 on the Top 100 greatest rock and roll artists, beating out such Motown greats as The Four Tops, The Supremes, and The Foundations, not to mention Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana, and Madonna. It makes you "wonder" how the group that didn't even have the best one hit wonder, jumps past the 23 better one hit wonders and passes such immortals as Johnny Cash. Geez

2004-05-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

Thanks Blogger Staff, I have not posted in so long that i forgot my password

2004-04-28T18:36:00.000-07:00

Damn Yankees!!!

My A's are sucking wind, being swept by the Angel's, who are the main competition for the A's in the AL West, and losing to the Yankees.

Oh well, it's really 9:37pm so I'll check the game on ESPN (God bless Wednesday night baseball)
Nuts! They're down 4-1 in the top of the 8th

2004-04-28T18:19:00.000-07:00

I just got The Essential 2 CD's by Billy Joel and I've compiled my ten favorite songs out of the 36, not in any order.

1.Piano Man
2.Say Goodbye to Hollywood
3.Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
4.Only the Good Die Young
5.It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
6.Allentown
7.Goodnight Saigon
8.We Didn't Start the Fire
9.The River of Dreams
10.My Life
*11. The Downeaster "Alexa"

*sorry i went over so sue me

2004-04-19T19:30:00.000-07:00

Wow, all I can say is that Jay Mohr does a pretty good Christopher Walken.

2004-04-17T18:08:00.000-07:00

I was looking over the AFI's top 50 heros and villians and found some good match ups, I wonder who would win these match ups.

Atticus Finch vs. Hannibal Lecter
James Bond vs. Darth Vader
T. E. Lawrence vs. The Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Jefferson Smith vs. Micheal Corleone
Oskar Schindler vs. Hal 9000
Robin Hood vs. The Shark (Jaws)
Zorro vs. The Joker
The best at 39 in both villian and hero:
Lassie v. Cruella De Vil

2004-04-13T18:54:00.000-07:00

The A's are leading the AL West at 4-2 and now there's only 156 games to play.

2004-04-13T18:52:00.000-07:00

I apologize for the last joke, it was funny and I realize that it might be offensive, but it's my blog and I keep the right to publish it.

I think I don't need to apologize, but I'm covering all my bases... like a good future law student.

2004-04-13T18:50:00.000-07:00

By the time you all read this I will be dead...

...Tired
Man, I am so funny.

2004-04-12T19:01:00.000-07:00

Go Wisconsin! A Top 5 state

2004-04-12T18:53:00.000-07:00

It's my brother's Gotcha' Day in which we picked him up in Appleton, Wisconsin (home of Harry Houdini) at 6 weeks old. He was a pudgy cute baby, now he's a pudgy, cute little devil incarnate 8 years old.

Also Famous Peoples whose Birthdays are today:
Scott Turow, lawyer and writer of Presumed Innocence (starring Harrison Ford) and One L a book I encourage every would be law student to read. He's 55
Tom Clancy, need I say more?

2004-04-11T19:05:00.000-07:00

Alright my A's are 4 and 2 and this is only the beginning of our third straight division crown

Bobby Crosby Update: He's hitting .158 with 1 RBI and no errors, too bad he's not even the best Crosby in the Majors (that would be Bubba Crosby who has already hit two HR's for the Evil Empire heartless Baseball ruining Yankees)

2004-04-11T19:02:00.000-07:00

I did not go anywhere this break, stupid OPEC nations

However on a cool note I'm going to COOPERSTOWN!!! this summer, or for you lay people, where the gods die and get put on plaques

2004-04-11T18:22:00.000-07:00

Comic Book Guy: Best Foreign Film Ever!!!

2004-03-31T19:09:00.000-08:00

The Onion, the greatest paper ever! What do you think? so so so funny

2004-03-31T19:04:00.000-08:00

The Soup Nazi! What a good actor, here's a bit of trivia, he (Larry Thomas) played the dealer in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

2004-03-29T18:14:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to two big name Brits, who are both 61, I believe I'll make a bonus out of this fact.
Ex-PM John Major, I didn't realize how young he was.
Still funny man and Monty Python Member Eric Idle, gotta be a top ten funny man, looking forward to his Greedy Bastard Tour, I wish I could go see him.

2004-03-29T18:08:00.000-08:00

As an unofficial baseball insider and a fanatical, bias A's fan, I give you my MLB Rookie of the Year: Bobby Crosby.

I cannot believe opening day is only one game and it's in JAPAN! I love baseball, but I'm not getting up at 5am to watch the Devil Rays play the Yankees (who suck!).

2004-03-29T17:50:00.000-08:00

It's official, I've been given the keys to the blog. I'm all alone. Please visit. Hey look an albatross! Maybe if I just... uh-oh I've killed it, this isnt' good.

Wow the blog spellcheck doesn't even had the word "blog" in it.

2004-03-25T19:11:00.000-08:00

Here's the link... I think

2004-03-25T19:09:00.000-08:00

Here's the link for the previous post so it makes sense: click here

2004-03-25T19:05:00.000-08:00

The donkey represents the 2004 populist message of the Democratic Party you moron!

2004-03-25T18:28:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday Sir Elton John (now 57 years young), you're are arguably the greatest piano rocker ever.
So I'll bring up the question: Who is a better Elton John or Billy Joel?

2004-03-25T18:19:00.000-08:00

Law and Order Rules!!!
My only qualm is that there are too many parent covering up for kids episodes

2004-03-24T18:30:00.000-08:00

Attention Bored People: Here is an Andrew-selected book:One L
Hope you enjoy it!

2004-03-24T18:28:00.000-08:00

Here it comes the moment you've been waiting for...

2004-03-23T17:23:00.000-08:00

Amazing, I've already started double posting.

2004-03-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

Wow, my first post ever. It's like the miracle of birth

2004-03-23T17:20:00.000-08:00

Wow, my first post ever. It's like seeing the miracle of birth.

2004-03-23T15:49:00.000-08:00

Hello. It is I, Ben. I confirm my existence.

2004-03-22T15:01:00.000-08:00

Well, here it is. Sending out invitations, formatting HTML, all that now.