Obama's Manifesto!

Yesterday's inauguration will not doubt go down in American history.


Policy aside, yesterday was a showcase for what our security capabilities have become in a post-911 world. Obama sported a bullet-proof vest, 99 agencies from all over the country to converge on D.C. to staff 12,500 armed personnel, and my favorite, a Chevrolet Suburban equipped with a pop-up machine gun nest capable of firing large-caliber bullets at a rate of 4,000 rounds per second rode behind the presidents new caddy (Check out the video from Fast Company).

All of that is somewhat sad and impressive at the same time. But you know what is just sad, socialism. It didn't work for Stalin, so why are we so excited for 'Change' now? Hopefully that new $1,000 check comes before summer so I can buy a new bike.

Don’t sleep on the Eloise Mental Hospital Oct. 18th….they’re crazy good.

DETROIT LIE-DOWNS 2009 SCHEDULE....

September
13..................... Taft Junior High School
20......................Cub Scout Troop #101
27..................... Detroit Academy for the Blind and Deaf

October
04.....................Spanish American War Vets
11.....................Crippled Children's Home
18.................... Eloise Mental Hospital
25.....................Girl Scout Troop # 353

November
01..................... Michigan Venereal Disease Clinic
08.....................Fraser Boys Choir
15.....................Korean Vets
22..................... National Hospital Pastorial Ministers
26.................... Great Lakes Sychronized Swimming Team

SPECIAL MONDAY NIGHT GAME

December
08.................... Grand Rapids Boys Club


** RULE CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR **

1 - When playing polio patients, the Lions must not disconnect knee braces.

2 - When playing the Blind Academy , the Lions must not hide the football
under their jerseys.

3 - A touchdown (this is when the ball is carried over the goal line. For
all you Lions fans that have never seen this) it is still worth 6 points.

4 - The Lions will be allowed 20 men on the field at all times.

5 - The Lions will be allowed to substitute with band members at anytime.

6 - The Lions will be awarded 10 timeouts as opposed to 3 for the opposing
team.

7 - The Lions will be awarded a first down with each gain of three yards or
more, instead of the usual ten yards.

Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust...

An always intriguing, challenging piece by Alpha Male, Daniel Sleezer

…The Crushing Mediocrity of Big Ten football on the National Stage.

After a 1-6 record in bowl games this season, ‘mediocrity’ may be far too generous a term. But since Ohio State wasn’t already out of the Fiesta Bowl by the second quarter, I decided to throw them a bone.

The Iowa Hawkeyes were the lone bright spot for the Big Ten in a bowl season that saw everything from an equally big late choke job by Northwestern, to a second straight Rose Bowl that wasn’t even a game. So the question becomes, How is the Big Ten underperforming to the point of irrelevancy?

Is it the recruiting? Storied programs such as Ohio State and Michigan continue to nab top-15 classes, Penn State has experienced a renaissance in the department lately, and Illinois’ own Ron Zook keeps over-achieving as well. (I’m waiting for the violations to come to light, but that’s a story for another day.) So at the very least it would seem that the Big Ten is getting enough sheer talent to be competitive at the very least.

Is it the coaching? From proven Big Ten track records (OSU’s Tressel, PSU’s Paterno, Iowa’s Ferentz) to others getting it done in different conferences, (Michigan’s Rodriguez at WVU, Zook at Illinois) there’s a wealth of leadership and winning experience at the helm. Is it the caliber of conference competition? Each of the other power conferences has their share of bottom feeders, as well as cupcake teams to start the season off right. But for some reason, the top and middle thirds of the other conferences seem to outclass those of the Big Ten.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any answers, so anybody, clue me in if you do. Every year, I watch the regular season thinking that the conference has enough good teams to go at least .500 in bowl games, and every year I end up scratching my head in frustration.

At least now I know how it feels to be a Cubs fan…

More thoughts on the topic to come. Thanks Dan.

2008 had its ups and downs, but few would argue that it wasn't remarkable.

Looking back at 2008…in pictures. (p.s. there are 2 previous parts with more pics).

Enjoy.