Opinionated

Song

opinionated — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:59:04 GMT

1, 2, 3, 4: http://www.elyrics.net/read/f/feist-lyrics/1234-lyrics.html One Two Three Four Tell me that you love me more Sleepless long nights That is what my youth was for Old teenage hopes are alive at your door Left you with nothing but they want some more Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, You know who you are Sweetheart bitterheart now I can tell you apart Cosy and cold, put the horse before the cart Those teenage hopes who have tears in their eyes Too scared to own up to one little lie Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, you know who you are One, two, three, four, five, six, nine, or ten Money can't buy you back the love that you had then One, two, three, four, five, six, nine, or ten Money can't buy you back the love that you had then Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, you know who you are Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, you know who you are Oh, who you are For the teenage boys They're breaking your heart For the teenage boys They're breaking your heart

Israel and Hizbollah Prisoner Swap of July 15, 2008

opinionated — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:54:59 GMT

Israel and Hizbollah completed a prisoner swap on July 15, 2008. Hizbollah handed over the remains of the two Israeli soldiers - capture in 2006. Israel released five Lebanese prisoners (including Samir Kuntar, a murderer who killed five Israelis, including killing a man in front of his four-year-old daughter, and then killing the daughter by crushing her skull) and handed over the remains of 200 terrorists killed in clashes with Israeli forces. Prior to the prisoner exchange Hizbollah refused to release the status of the captured Israeli soldiers. Israel strongly suspected that the soldiers were dead, but for political and personal reasons refused to declare the soldiers dead. (Political because Israel wanted to make a deal with Hizbollah and it is harder to make a deal for bodies (there is less urgency and room to negotiate when the hostage is dead) than for living people. Personal because the family of the soldiers pressured the government to keep their status as alive so they could get their family member back.) After receiving the bodies, an Israeli forensics expert said that they were in very poor condition, having not been preserved, and surmised that identification could take a long time. According to Ha'artz.com, "A Hezbollah security official said DNA tests conducted by the ICRC had verified the identity of the soldiers. The ICRC later denied this claim, saying the group had carried out no such process." Israel is now testing the bodies to ascertain that they are who Hizbollah claims. The big question is was it worth it? Did Israel do the right thing by retrieving their comrade or did they encourage terrorism and kidnappings by paying too much? Here's how I think Israel should have made the deal. If they are alive (as Hizbollah hinted in the days before the deal was struck), I am willing to give up some living prisoners of war. If it turns out that they are not alive, I will only give up dead prisoners of war. I would tell Hizbollah, "We will release Kuntar, but he will be in the same condition as our missing soldiers."

Season 2 Episode 2

opinionated — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:41:10 GMT

It's a show.

Softball 2008

opinionated — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:40 GMT

Standings:

Team	Won	Lost	Tied	Pct.	G.B.	Streak
Red Team	16	5	0	.762	--	Won 4
Skull Team	12	7	0	.632	2.5	Won 1
My Team	11	12	0	.429	6.0	Won 2
Hammer Team	7	14	0	.333	9.0	Lost 3
Mule Team	7	15	0	.300	9.5	Lost 5
Date	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K
July 17	3	2	2	4	2	0
July 15	3	1	0	0	2	0
July 10	Opinionated didn't play
July 8	Opinionated didn't play
July 3	4	1	3	0	0	0
July 1	3	1	0	1	1	0
June 26	1	2	1	0	2	0
June 17	1	0	0	0	1	0
June 15	2	0	0	0	0	0
June 12	3	1	0	0	1	0
June 5	4	1	2	0	0	0
June 1	4	0	1	0	0	0
May 29	4	0	1	1	1	0
May 27	5	0	0	0	0	2
May 25	2	4	0	0	3	0
May 18	3	1	0	0	1	0
May 15	4	2	2	0	0	1
May 13	2	3	1	0	1	0
May 8	Opinionated didn't play
May 6	3	1	1	0	1	0
May 4	2	2	2	1	2	0
May 1	4	4	1	0	1	0

--- Thursday (July 17) we played against the Mule Team. We clobbered the ball consistently throughout the game and won by 10 runs. --- Tuesday (July 1) we played the Mule team. The Mule team beat us 2 out of 3 times we played, but we felt we were a better team so we were eager to play against them. But the time we finished our half of the first inning we were ahead and we stayed there. Until the top of the last inning when, with two outs, we allowed a hit, five walks and them to take the lead. Fortunately in our half of the inning we scored two runs and won the game. --- Thursday (June 26) we played against a Hammer team that was missing its star pitcher. We took advantage of their spot starter by racking up 9 walks and 19 runs in 5 innings of play. We won the game because of the mercy rule at 19-5. --- This email was sent out from the commissioner's office explaining that we would have a new manager: "Dear My Team, Congratulation's on a really good win the other night, You guys played together as a team offensively and defensively. The league has appointed a new manager for your team. If anyone has any issues whether it is a spot in the line or in what position you play...Talk to your new manager. If you guys play the way you did the other night; RELAXED...you guys will win many games - fighting, and screaming when someone makes an error etc.. will only put more pressure on your teammates to perform. Good luck and have a great season. Commissioner PS If there are any questions or comments on your new manager or how you played on Tuesday and why you were so successful feel free to contact me." --- After Sunday's game my manager sent out this email: "Guys, Clearly this team is going to need a major shake up, the way we are playing individually AND MOST IMPORTANTLY AS A TEAM is disgraceful. Todays comments in the dugout was clearly laying blame on the manager. I AM WILLING TO TAKE THE BLAME 100%. So here is MY SOLUTION, I am going to give each member of the team a oppertunity to voice their opinion either vie email or calling me personally and I will listen and do the best i can with the input, IF HOWEVER I do not get any helpful feedback I cant PROMISE WE WILL EVER WIN another game, but one thing I will promise ALL OF YOU. THAT WE WILL GO DOWN PLAYING MY STYLE OF BASEBALL!!!!!!! Looking forward to hearing from you." Apparently there were people on the team who read this email and got upset and called the commissioners asking to be traded and/or threatening to quit, because for Tuesday's game (June 17) one of the commissioners managed the team. Our weak points this season have been our shortstop (our regular shortstop is getting married and is likely out for the rest of the season) and our outfield. For this game we got a replacement shortstop (someone I played very well with 2 seasons ago), our left fielder went to left-center (where he claims he can see the ball better), our right-center fielder went to left field, our pitcher went to first base and our short center fielder went to pitcher. The change was dramatic. Almost everything they hit was soft pop ups that our outfielders were able to handle. The new pitcher brought some heat so they struck out 4 or 5 times. From the first inning we showed that we were going to play our offensive game and we didn't let up until the mercy rule was invoked. A final score of 10-0 was ours to enjoy. --- Sunday (June 15) we played the second game of the day, but the first one ended early due to the mercy rule. So before the the game began I was getting in some practice by practicing in the outfield. Someone getting batting practice hit a fly ball in my vicinity and I tracked it down while calling for it. Unfortunately one of my own fielders didn't hear me call for it (or ignored me) and ran into my knee. A few minutes later I was able to stand again, but sadly I wasn't able to bend normally for the rest of the day. Before the game I went over to the manager and requested he move me from leadoff to the bottom of the order because I was worried that I wouldn't be able to run the bases normally. On my first at bat the shortstop couldn't handle my bloop pop up and I had a runner take over once I got to first base. And, indeed, on my second at bat I hit a grounder to the third baseman that I would ordinarily have beat out, but with my limited mobility I was thrown out by 2 steps. I started the game in my normal position, but after fielding the ball a couple of times (successfully), I worried the opposition would start hitting to me, knowing I had decreased mobility, so I requested a move to catcher. (We had the exact number of players, so I couldn't bench myself without harming the team.) Normally a move to catcher is not made when someone's knee is pained, but while it hurt for me to bend it and unbend it, I was capable of staying in a position without being in pain. So I only had to get into a crouch once per inning - and without the time limit that fielding a "live" ball would impose. Sadly, the same outfielder who ran into me before the game also made a few silly plays and we were getting killed on our outfield defense. As per our usual we couldn't hit and we lost 13-3 by the mercy rule. --- Thursday (June 12) we played against the Hammer team. We played well defensively, but our bats stayed stone cold, and they got a lot of line-drive singles. (With one out and a runner on second, they hit a fly ball to left field. Their runner tried crossing over to third once the ball hit the glove. The throw from the outfield was not in time, but our third baseman sold the play to the umpire and the runner was called out.) --- Thursday (June 5) we played against the Red team. In previous match-ups against them each team scored double digit runs, but this game was played more defensively. We lost 6-5, but we turned a few double plays and made some beautiful defensive plays. At one point they they had a runner at third with only one out. The batter hit the ball to the third baseman (who was playing away from the line). After looking the runner back for a beat, he fired to first. The runner broke for home (because in this league the bases are rather close together and the catchers aren't usually very good, though ours is the best in the league this year). The throws from the third and first basemen were perfect as was the tag applied by the catcher, so a double play was dutifully called. With two outs and no one on a Red hitter hit a hard grounder in between the shortstop and third. The third basemen dove to his left came up with the ball and fired to first to get the runner. The crowd gasped, the umpire was surprised, and both teams came over to congratulate the defense man, who insisted it was a lucky grab. Unfortunately the umpire, despite our pointing out multiple times throughout the game, missed their first basemen interfering with the runners so our runner made the last out trying to get to second base. --- Sunday (June 1) our hitting troubles continued. This time we were down by 5 going into the final inning. A two run homer got us within 3, but our hopes were dashed and we lost 8-5. Overall our defense was pretty solid, but the outfielders had trouble hitting the cutoff player and they swiped a lot of extra bases off us. --- Thursday (May 29) we played against (the Mule team) the worst team (record-wise) in the league, but we seemed to forget how to hit the ball. However, our defense was strong so we found ourselves down by 2 going into the bottom of the 7th (last inning). We followed the direction of our manager and we began to make noise on the bench - with our bats. We hit single after single until we tied the game and I came to bat with bases loaded and nobody out. I hit a slow roller to the third baseman which could not be turned into a triple play or an out at home. We won 7-6. --- Tuesday (May 27) we played against a pitcher who was hitting all his spots. Unfortunately for my team I kept coming up to bat with multiple people on base and I couldn't hit anything. Most of my swings this season have produced line drives, but this game they spelled lazy pop flies. Thankfully we played a flawless defensive game or it would have been a really sad night. We lost 10-6. -- Sunday (May 25) we played against what had been the first place team - the Red team. We got off to a quick start by scoring 3 runs, only to give all 3 runs back in the bottom of the inning. But in the second inning we took the lead for good. We flirted with "mercy"ing them the entire game, but waited until the top of the final inning to actually break the 10 run lead barrier. Since they were the home team, they got a final time at bat which allowed the game to go its full 7. I played well with 3 walks and for runs. On my third plate appearance (when I finally saw a ball that I could hit) I hit a shot into left field that the opposing third baseman managed to get his glove on, though he couldn't haul it in. The umpire ruled it an error, so I officially went 0-2 in the game. --- Tuesday (May 20) was rainy and the game was canceled. --- Sunday (May 18) we played against the last place team. We played our best defensive game of the season, but so did they. Everything we hit was caught by their centerfielder. Sadly, we lost 9-6. --- Thursday (May 15) was a day designated for (playoff) tickets and the game against the Hammers started out with a playoff atmosphere. Before the game our manager met with the left side of our defense (shortstop, thirdbase and left fielder) to discuss mistakes made in Tuesday's game. We had a team conference to discuss playing against (argueably) the best pitcher in the league. We came out with a game plan and we stuck to it throughout the night. Going into the top of the last inning, we were up 7 - 5. We rallied to get runners on first and second so our manager could blast a homerun into deep centerfield. That gave us the insurance we needed to win 10-6. -- Tuesday (May 13) we played against the undefeated first place team. We got off to a good start by limiting them to two runs in the first two innings while we scored eight. By the top of the fifth we were up 17-6. We needed to get three outs to mercy them and win. They demonstrated why they are the first place team by scoring 10 runs and cutting our lead to one. But rather than get disheartened, we went right back at them and scored four runs in each of the next two innings and won the game 25-17. --- Thurday (May 8) was my last night of class (the final is in two weeks - pray for me(smiley face)), so I wasn't able to help the team out (aside from not playing(wink smiley face)). Unfortunately, we lost by one run. --- Tuesday night (May 6) was our third game. We traded runs for a while, before we kicked our defense into high gear and put the game away easily with a final score of 13-6. The umpire was apparently high on weed (according to the catchers who were close enough to smell it on him), but, aside from bad ball and strike calls, still called a good game. --- Sunday morning (May 4) was our second game. We battled the whole game and finally got our first (and second) 1-2-3 inning on defense. When the dust cleared we found ourselves ahead 11-9. I went 2 for 2 with 2 walks and 2 runs and (a bases loaded single for) an RBI. --- Our softball season started Thursday night (May 1). While we took early leads, we lost 21-14. Yes. That is not a misprint. It was like a football game. The pitchers were rusty, so there were a lot of walks. The rain came down for more than 80% of the game, so the ball was slippery. The raindrops showed up against the lights and that was distracting to fielders. I went 1 for 4 with a walk. I reached base every time (2 errors and a fielder's choice) and scored 4 times.

Season 2 Episode 1

opinionated — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:10:50 GMT

Let's get this party started! Season 2 is finally here, so let's not spend time introducing it, let us get straight into the material... We've got a rodent roundup with high-tech equipment, mta news with lower-tech but trying for a high, NY news that'll make your hair stand on end (or high), some US news that talks about getting high, science news that might just teach us why we get high, and a jerk segment that'll help us help the little guy when we are high and mighty. Stick around because this a high energy show. Oh... and "Hi mom!"

Democratic Presidential Ticket

opinionated — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:05:09 GMT

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE JUST THE OPINIONS OF ONE OF OUR CAST MEMBERS AND DOES NOT REFLECT THE VIEW OF THE ENTIRE STAFF
Recently I heard an interview on the Imus in the Morning Show (yes he's back on the radio). Imus asked a Democratic Party operative, I think it was Paul Begala, who would be on the Democratic ticket for president and vice-president. The operative said he'd not be surprised if it was a Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton ticket. His logical logic was they would be able to work together and it would be encouraged by the party in order to bring the currently divided party together. This concept is not new. In 1980, after fellow candidate for the Republican party nomination, George Herbert Walker Bush, called Governor Ronald Wilson Reagan's economic plan "voodoo economics", he was picked to be Reagan's vice-presidential running mate. In 2004, John Kerry took rival John Edwards as a partner to unseat President George W Bush. However, I seriously doubt that the two candidates will be running mates in this election cycle. Let's examine the issue. I can see why Senator Clinton would agree to take Obama as her vice-president. But I cannot see Hillary Rodham agreeing to be a vice-presidential candidate. I think that she would feel that she'd have a greater impact as the junior senator from New York than as the vice-president. Obama has the motivation of gaining some very powerful experience if he were tapped to be vice-president of the United States, but I think he understands that there's a great deal of reluctance on the part of Americans to deal with anyone who is involved with the Clinton-Bush regimes (In the debate of Jan. 31, 2008, one of the questions to Hillary was why should we elect another Bush-Clinton family member?). In 4 to 8 years from now, when he would try to run again for the presidency, the stench of working with the Clintons would harm him greater than the benefits of gaining vice-presidential experience. Also, he must have seen that having the clintons backing in future election cycles didn't help Albert Gore or John F Kerry. So, that benefit shouldn't motivate him to join Hillary's ticket. The final permutation is also unlikely. Obama would have to watch his back at all times if Hillary were his partner. Already a newscaster has raised the specter of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and the worry that Obama might do well to get extra security. Add in all the racial crap that the Clintons have been piling on Obama and the elixir gets more and more poisonous. Does Barack want that from his "closest ally" 24/7 for the next 4 years? I doubt it. I think it's much more likely for Edwards to be picked, again, to join the candidate's ticket. Especially if Hillary wins. I hope Obama chooses someone else, because the way it looks now, I think he'll be getting my vote and I don't want Edwards that close to the presidency.

We are still around

opinionated — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:04:50 GMT

UPDATED: Feb 14, 2008
We are taking some time between seasons reflecting on what we've done and where we want the show to go. If there's anything you've noticed about that show that you especially liked or disliked, please give us some feedback by commenting here or by sending an email to us at "opinionated@podomatic.com" or "opinionatedpodcast@gmail.com". Thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated. There is no date yet for when the next run will begin, but we'll update this site at least once a week to keep you informed. Thanks, Opinionated

Season Finale: Episode 32

opinionated — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:47:35 GMT

Season One Finale! Season One began on December 25, 2006. And while it looked for a while like we would not get the season finished before the second season was set to begin, we finally got it all in the bag! So listen up as we go though many stories and give our much needed opinions:) We've got a rodent roundup. How short is the MTA shortfall? (Who likes short shorts?) The MTA gets graded again... might be time for them to apply for a new college? A load of NYC news! Pigeons, murders (Murdering pigeons in the park?), peeping tom laws, gang colors, and airport upgrades all rate on this show. Find out who else might be using slave labor! (Hint: It's not us) Does working the night shift put people at increased risk for cancer? Find out what some scientists think in our science news! Another exclusive installment of "How not to be a Jerk" which will leave you laughing and informed! Enjoy!

Episode 31

opinionated — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:33:53 GMT

Should MTA officials have to attend hearings before voting on the budget? Should fines be levied against people who feed pigeons? Are planes more dangerous than previously thought? Will technology save the day? Gasoline shortage rocks China, while a transit strike does the same to France. A group in Kansas attempts to throw the first rock, but instead gets the books thrown at them! Is homophobia protected by the constitution? Of course there's a rodent roundup and, unrelated, thanks to all of you who listen! Correction! Upon Further Review made their announcement in episode 49 (not 29), and are reaching the milestone of 50 episodes (not 30)

Episode 30

opinionated — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:37:55 GMT

Happy Halloween everybody! Happy Halloween, Dr. Nick! MTA, New York City, New Jersey news are all here! USA, Weird, and even Halloween news are here! And of course, sports news. A special congrats to Comedy4cast for being placed in the hall of fame of podcast pickle! And a thank you to Strand Book Annex for allowing us to place some business cards promoting the show in their store! You can help the show get exposure by letting your friends know of the show's existence. If you want business cards to distribute in your area send us an email to opinionated@podomatic.com, and most of all, thanks for listening and sending feedback! Enjoy! (Don't forget, Tuesday is Election Day! Make sure you vote if you are eligible to do so.)

Episode 29

opinionated — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:34:28 GMT

10 rodents in our roundup. Hear our mta news. Now with 50% more subway surfing! NYC makes it easier on tourists by installing compass decals at some subway stations. Hear why NY may be getting more trains, but fewer planes per hour. Is political correctness run amok? Hear what New Jerseyans will be voting over this November! Find out about an airport that totally SUX. We are Opinionated, hear us rap. Is Opinionated really going to defend French people? A rant about "historic" and an extra long sports zone. (Sorry Mr. Canadian.) Shout-outs to Paul, Upon Further Review, Red Boy Featuring Absolute Amy, Pizza Go Here, Second Time Around, and Tiffany! Enjoy!

Episode 28

opinionated — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:47:33 GMT

MTA news - suicides. New York News. Metal bats ban ruled on by a judge. Who should be arrested, the alleged flasher, or the one who didn't avert his gaze but instead took pictures? Suicide rate among young women on the rise. An "How to kill yourself without being a jerk segment". Interesting science news that you may find electrifying! A Canadian calls in and tries to make sense before succumbing to a pot-induced haze. And sports news! (Find out how far we advanced in the playoffs!)

Episode 27

opinionated — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:41:14 GMT

*** Due to irreverent humor and some adult words and ideas, please use caution when playing this episode in the presence of small children or the easily offended. *** You asked for opinions, you got opinions. They might not be popular opinions or even lucid, but they are opinions:) Enjoy! *** Canadian News Softball rules: Sec. 10. THE RUNNER IS NOT OUT. d. When he is hit with a fair, untouched batted ball that has passed a fielder, excluding the pitcher, and in the umpire's judgement, no fielder had a chance to make an out. m. When hit by a batted ball when touching his base, unless he intentionally interferes with the ball, or a fielder making a play. Sec. 2. PROTESTS THAT WILL BE RECEIVED. Protests that shall be received and considered include matters of the following types a. Misinterpretation of a playing rule. b. Failure of an umpire to apply the correct rule to a given situation. Sec. 3. PROTESTS INVOLVING JUDGEMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF RULE. Protests may involve both a matter of judgement and the interpretations of a rule. An example of a situation of this type follows: With one out and the runners on second and third bases, the batter flied out. The runner on third tagged up after the catch, the player on second did not. The runner on third crossed the plate before the ball was played at second base for the third out. The umpire did not allow the run to score. The questions as to whether the runners left their bases before the catch and whether the play at second was made before the player on third crossed the plate, are solely matters of judgement and are not protestable. The failure of the umpire to allow the run to score was a misinterpretation of a playing rule and was a proper subject for protest. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-9c8ffb995c5c03a12a89d6567512a918}

Episode 26

opinionated — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:47:54 GMT

Listen to hear who your favorite announcer will be! Listen for the MTA, Rodent Roundup, world, sports, and science news by your usual Opinionated host. Listen for NY, NJ, and world news for a special amazing Opinionated host. And make sure to listen to Opinionated host number 3 to hear how not to be a jerk! And, of course, enjoy!

Episode 25

opinionated — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:26:00 GMT

www.nystax.gov
Interview with someone who visited Canada and survived!

Episode 24: Color Blinds

opinionated — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:32:41 GMT

A Rodent Roundup and... MTA, New York, USA, Canada, World, Sports, Entertainment, and Father's Day news.

Episode 23: Purple vs. Pink

opinionated — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:03:17 GMT

Regular news and a couple of callers!

Episode 22: Light Vs Dark

opinionated — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:07:22 GMT

D-Day Show Show took an extra couple days, but it's packed with stuff. Here's the Canadian story we didn't get to. Welcome back to America to Upon Further Review.

Episode 21: Remember me to Strawberry Field

opinionated — Tue, 29 May 2007 04:43:42 GMT

Fight ALS! 3 MTA news articles. NYC news involving Sept. 11, 2001. NJ mom makes news. Georgia makes a decision on the HPV vaccine. Canadian Postal News. Australia deals with Kangaroos and toothpaste. Science news involving a new birth control pill, but is it safe? Can news about the plans to shoot one's family be weird? A sports roundup. A special Memorial day tribute. Some shout-outs and I try the listener line to see how difficult and painful it is!

Episode 20: Extraordinary

opinionated — Tue, 15 May 2007 03:42:01 GMT

PATH/NJ news. NY City and State news. Postal office adds cost to send first class mail and a "forever" stamp. Canadian Gravity Canadian Sports Entertainment news. And actual real phone messages from actual real listeners:)

Episode 19.5: And A Time To Sow

opinionated — Fri, 11 May 2007 04:38:34 GMT

Special 19.5 Show! Special Guest Caller at the end of the show! You can be a special guest caller by calling the listener line at 206-350-7216! Listen and relax! I just want to remind all of you that the postal office is raising rates on stamps on Monday. If you have some mail to send, get it out Friday or Saturday or you'll risk paying 2 cents more on stuff! I meant to have it in the show, but I accidentally left it out!

Episode 19: A Time to Reap

opinionated — Mon, 07 May 2007 23:42:18 GMT

MTA, NYC, NJ, USA, Canadian, World, and Science news. A funny yet inappropriate headline (taken out of context). A short Rodent Round-up. A thank you to Upon Further Review for mentioning us on their show,
an announcement of a myspace page,
and a request that listeners call and leave a message on the comment line at 206-350-7216 for the upcoming 20th show! Thanks and enjoy!

Episode 18: For Every Season

opinionated — Tue, 01 May 2007 03:57:22 GMT

MTA, NYC, NJ, USA, Canadian, Science, and Weird News. The rodent report. A round up of important sports events. By the way, you can hear me sing "The Gambler" here.

Episode 17: Turn Turn Turn

opinionated — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:36:20 GMT

My take on the media reporting of the Virginia Tech tragedy. NYC commuter tax. USA news, Canadian news, world news, baseball news, and softball news. Hear me sing "The Gambler" here.

Episode 16: The Spinoff

opinionated — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:10:18 GMT

A quick less than five minute show... A take on the Imus story. And a very short (it's shorter then you think) Canadian news story.

Episode 15: Spring... Happy New Year!

opinionated — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:17:32 GMT

A special April 1, 2007 Globe and National Enquirer show! The holiday comes this week, and we will probably be off next week. Wishing you all a happy holiday!

Episode 14: Clouds Away

opinionated — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:20:23 GMT

Show ran late.... But here it is: New MTA theme, but no MTA news. NY State tax credit for renters? Are there too many cameras in NJ also? Is NJ insane? Some Canadian news, why we really shouldn't poke fun at our less fortunate brethren up north. This week is a 1984 news week. We got cameras and thought police and it's also in Europe! Save Darfur. Some really weird news. Is drinking alcohol worse than Ecstasy? Rant against the Media (May not be work safe).

Episode 13: Sunny Day

opinionated — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:15:18 GMT

Tuesday night we had a family celebration, so the show was postponed. Sorry for the delay. This show has MTA, NYC, NJ, USA, Postal, Canada, weird, and science news!

Episode 12: Don't Take My Sunshine Away

opinionated — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:10:54 GMT

MTA news NYC news - Should people who target elderly be punished harsher than someone who targets young adults? New York State news - Adding deposit requirement to non-carbonated drink bottles? USA news - Is it a conspiracy that some dollar coins were printed with mistakes? Canadian news Some weird and science news. A thank you to Red Boy and Absolute Amy vs. Upon Further Review. And Whaddya know?

Episode 11: Let the Sun Shine in

opinionated — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:18:26 GMT

A coca-cola update! Enjoy the picture of the deer from the trip to Ohio. Some MTA news. Reaction, and my revised take, on the N-Word ban. NYC News. (Mock) NJ News. A canada news story. Some science news. A special thanks to the hosts of the Redboy and Absolute Amy podcast And a shout-out/thanks to all You special listeners.

Episode 10: Small Dreams

opinionated — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:29:38 GMT

This is a quick show, since I won't be around to put out Monday's show. This was supposed to go up Thursday night, but podomatic was having trouble allowing uploads, so here it is... Enjoy!

Episode 09: Dreams Go By

opinionated — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:47:08 GMT

This is a picture I took of the LIRR today. If you look closely, you can see the gap between the train and platform. A correction about dollar coins. Should the NYPD video tape protesters? Gaps continue between trains and platform; federal government to mediate? Controversial death certificate bill in Tennessee. Canadian nosebleed news. Happy ~~Lincoln's Birthday~~ err um ~~Washington's Birthday~~, oh right, President's Day!