From top left clockwise: Spurge, Trunks, He who would kill Pleasure Motors, and some kid named Quist.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Day 16: The last of the first round (though none of these guys are first round picks)
From top left clockwise: Spurge, Trunks, He who would kill Pleasure Motors, and some kid named Quist.
Lily Allen Arrived on The GQ Men of The Year Awards
Lily Allen and Elton John presented the GQ Men of the Year Awards last night in London. Things got out of hand when Lily kept downing champagne like it was the antidote which pissed off Elton John and ended in the two exchanging words on-stage over who could snort the most coke.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Lindsay Lohan into The Political Spectrum
Lindsay Lohan threw her hat into the political spectrum today by using her MySpace blog to tackle the pervasive topic of Bristol Palin's pregnancy. I guess even Lindsay Lohan needs site traffic too.
I've been watching the news all morning, like everyone else - and i keep hearing about the issues related to 'teen pregnancy'- It's all related to Sarah Palin and her 17 year old unmarried pregnant daughter. Well, I think the real problem comes from the fact that we are taking the focus off of getting to know Sarah Palin and her political views, and what she can do to make our country a less destructive place. Its distracting from the real issues, the real everyday problems that this country experiences.
I am concerned with the fact that Sarah Palin brought the attention to her daughter's pregnancy, rather than all world issues and what she believes she could possibly do to change them-if elected. I get Sarah Palin's views against abortion, but i would much prefer to hear more about what she can do for our country rather than how her daughter is going to have a child no matter what.....
On another note-the last note- i heard a woman say on TODAY on NBC that teens are feeling as if they have to grow up faster. Really? Because, i think that girls that are CHOOSING to be sexually active and are making a conscious decision to grow up faster..... I think that parents need to recognize how important it is to talk to their children about the things that can result from being sexually active if they aren't protecting themselves (birth control, condoms, etc.)
I've been watching the news all morning, like everyone else - and i keep hearing about the issues related to 'teen pregnancy'- It's all related to Sarah Palin and her 17 year old unmarried pregnant daughter. Well, I think the real problem comes from the fact that we are taking the focus off of getting to know Sarah Palin and her political views, and what she can do to make our country a less destructive place. Its distracting from the real issues, the real everyday problems that this country experiences.
I am concerned with the fact that Sarah Palin brought the attention to her daughter's pregnancy, rather than all world issues and what she believes she could possibly do to change them-if elected. I get Sarah Palin's views against abortion, but i would much prefer to hear more about what she can do for our country rather than how her daughter is going to have a child no matter what.....
On another note-the last note- i heard a woman say on TODAY on NBC that teens are feeling as if they have to grow up faster. Really? Because, i think that girls that are CHOOSING to be sexually active and are making a conscious decision to grow up faster..... I think that parents need to recognize how important it is to talk to their children about the things that can result from being sexually active if they aren't protecting themselves (birth control, condoms, etc.)
Christina Aguilera Took Breasts Out for a Walk
Christina Aguilera took her breasts out for a walk today while visiting in New York City. Last night she cleverly used infant son Max Liron to ward off paparazzi. I feel sorry for the kid but not because he's a human shield. The little tyke must sit around all day staring at his parents.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Day 15: Who?, who?, who?, ew, and WHOO!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Day 14: Souray's Battle to Lose
Hello! Today we watch as the Oilers' best dressed player takes on old man Staios and two dudes who didn't make the team. Vote at will, friends!
Sheldon Souray
Steve Staios
Stephane Goulet
Taylor Chorney
SOURAY WINS.
Sheldon Souray
Steve Staios
Stephane Goulet
Taylor Chorney
SOURAY WINS.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ass kicking!
Suck it Calgary!
I may be upset with the organization, but I'm still happy with my boys.
(P.S. Can you name the 4 in the pic? It's pretty easy, but worth comments.)
I don't want the press pass and other musings.
The story of a blogger kicked out of the press box has now travelled outside the Oilogosphere and into the world.... here, here, here and here and now here- just a selection of some of my faves.
Yesterday, I ranted. Today, I'm still pretty annoyed.
I'm not annoyed that they kicked him out. He was probably going against the stipulations of his press pass - possibly unknowingly. But who wants to go through that? Professionally or personally.
I believe there are three main points that are addressed in this story.
1. A double standard - He was told he couldn't live blog, but others were doing so.
2. A lack of policy - The reasons for his removal changed
3. The role of the blogger - The Oilers don't need to encourage it, but why discourage it?
David Staples, a member of the mainstream media (and blogger?), gets it best in my mind. Scroll down past his game review to see him address the subject.
So, what can you do?
Spread the message around. If you have a blog, put it up there, encourage discussion. What role does the blogger play? By forcing DMFB to delete the post, was he being censored?
Write the Edmonton Oilers. Ask them about their policy. Ask them about their double standards on live blogging.
P.S.
Here's the address:
Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club
11230 - 110 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 3H7
Office: 780-414-4000
Fax: 780-409-5890
Email: http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=3677
If you kids with your google-skills can find more contact info, pass it along in the comments.
And don't worry, I will get off my soap box and continue the hot-off. Nobody likes an asterisk year.
Yesterday, I ranted. Today, I'm still pretty annoyed.
I'm not annoyed that they kicked him out. He was probably going against the stipulations of his press pass - possibly unknowingly. But who wants to go through that? Professionally or personally.
I believe there are three main points that are addressed in this story.
1. A double standard - He was told he couldn't live blog, but others were doing so.
2. A lack of policy - The reasons for his removal changed
3. The role of the blogger - The Oilers don't need to encourage it, but why discourage it?
David Staples, a member of the mainstream media (and blogger?), gets it best in my mind. Scroll down past his game review to see him address the subject.
THE FUTURE IS WITH THE BLOGS
4. The organizations that will thrive in the future are the ones that will not only embrace the new platform of the Internet, they will master it. It's going to evidently take some time for mainstream organizations and thinkers to master the new platform, and mistakes are going to be made along the way.
The Oilers' mistake right now is to not have a coherent policy about "live" blogs from the press box. They should take the time to come up with one that makes sense, one that allows for "live" blogs from top columnists and credible bloggers so that Dave Berry and others can get on with their work.
So, what can you do?
Spread the message around. If you have a blog, put it up there, encourage discussion. What role does the blogger play? By forcing DMFB to delete the post, was he being censored?
Write the Edmonton Oilers. Ask them about their policy. Ask them about their double standards on live blogging.
P.S.
Here's the address:
Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club
11230 - 110 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 3H7
Office: 780-414-4000
Fax: 780-409-5890
Email: http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=3677
If you kids with your google-skills can find more contact info, pass it along in the comments.
And don't worry, I will get off my soap box and continue the hot-off. Nobody likes an asterisk year.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thanks for nothing Edmonton Oilers organization.
On Sunday, I was following the Oilers blogging on Covered in Oil and Lowetide. During the intermission, the live-blog that Pleasure Motors had been doing disappeared. In other comments threads we joked about him getting in trouble for writing about the game from the press-box. We didn't know that was actually the truth.
If you haven't already, read his account of the evening.
This is disappointing on so many levels.
As a member of the media, I am not surprised by their actions because it happens all too often.
As an oilers blogger, I am hurt that the support the oilogosphere generates seems to be ignored.
As a huge fan of the team, I am angry that they would treat such an equally huge supporter so poorly.
And as a human being, I am saddened that they feel they need to censor us.
I mentioned it in the comments over at CIO, but I'm hoping for your suggestions here. How can we spread the word about this? Should we do a blog blackout? And turn the blogs off for a week? Should we ban Oilers Nation until they abide by the same rules? Should we spam the Oilers website?
Ideas please...
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