tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93858522024-03-07T11:46:38.400-06:00Degenerate gamblermy take at finding an edge in life, love, poker and realityMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.comBlogger326125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-35616352637909211342010-03-01T07:19:00.002-06:002010-03-01T07:22:14.212-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvCvZXWE-jecBCDtxDvLwKh1DhyDUgpkx06hXiZAmIobKp8cDTrN4IUM5wh3sDEXUDWSyDzQRWHfqBZCw_kPEalLiYE1Vpg1VuFEF97TkjgxWNeVSrp1e8b62jj9Q4DgOCquj/s1600-h/IMG_6118+(1).GIF"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvCvZXWE-jecBCDtxDvLwKh1DhyDUgpkx06hXiZAmIobKp8cDTrN4IUM5wh3sDEXUDWSyDzQRWHfqBZCw_kPEalLiYE1Vpg1VuFEF97TkjgxWNeVSrp1e8b62jj9Q4DgOCquj/s320/IMG_6118+(1).GIF" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443654822292186386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrdyp-NIii7owF78X3CTQF3lcB3y-7_nxZ_fFSADU33gTEanyCpJ300ONX8fuYE2tANUWxanpQZX5AB0ZQYGOZ7LOqbU4vdvQpiDq0V0Xh4UFlq-YUnAh_uKmYbSKc61rIh9X/s1600-h/IMG_6120.GIF"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrdyp-NIii7owF78X3CTQF3lcB3y-7_nxZ_fFSADU33gTEanyCpJ300ONX8fuYE2tANUWxanpQZX5AB0ZQYGOZ7LOqbU4vdvQpiDq0V0Xh4UFlq-YUnAh_uKmYbSKc61rIh9X/s320/IMG_6120.GIF" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443654553170243202" /></a>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-53665876485053127592010-02-28T19:30:00.004-06:002010-02-28T19:38:50.410-06:00driver pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWkTW3dsB4uGuoaz3aSVHTzeiMffHZS7Le4yIPwGxYCBiA-bG45GFsgJ-PzGUOggKiaYRSOYAxOgVhwB3v6p0q0HFUBesgBTwrO_y0N2UAJfH_Dv-sPH3oh9zvFkfskLzRlML/s1600-h/IMG_6118+(1).JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWkTW3dsB4uGuoaz3aSVHTzeiMffHZS7Le4yIPwGxYCBiA-bG45GFsgJ-PzGUOggKiaYRSOYAxOgVhwB3v6p0q0HFUBesgBTwrO_y0N2UAJfH_Dv-sPH3oh9zvFkfskLzRlML/s320/IMG_6118+(1).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443473295832735378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisM4aKK77OAq7RpObMH-GulO4QIuurxXkExXUuMErHKKVXNivE09sScbNiwkHUwOD__tN1V0w-BOfC3auzEwce8gGxHdG0FP110tdbTPm3Y-MfRlSTWiT_1qczI4T270eKGlD7/s1600-h/IMG_6120.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisM4aKK77OAq7RpObMH-GulO4QIuurxXkExXUuMErHKKVXNivE09sScbNiwkHUwOD__tN1V0w-BOfC3auzEwce8gGxHdG0FP110tdbTPm3Y-MfRlSTWiT_1qczI4T270eKGlD7/s320/IMG_6120.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443473004178104162" /></a>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-87732647589415248322007-01-16T08:29:00.000-06:002008-12-11T15:44:39.453-06:00Heidi-larious: The season premier of The Hills<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnek91WjPVRRXt3AZK08uj-oisHIV19JCDpzrQ2u9kJh6DlcwEiio2STtGYmvYtHQO9x2lNTK_cNnOfx-CbTcE0_9WLVeoiXLXkUOMDKc0glnXfy0eDicay3ZX0eNi0ekyzK8/s1600-h/Heidi_Montag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020652683466108802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnek91WjPVRRXt3AZK08uj-oisHIV19JCDpzrQ2u9kJh6DlcwEiio2STtGYmvYtHQO9x2lNTK_cNnOfx-CbTcE0_9WLVeoiXLXkUOMDKc0glnXfy0eDicay3ZX0eNi0ekyzK8/s320/Heidi_Montag.jpg" border="0" /></a> OMG, like this is a total bummer, dude.<br /><div>Is MTV now trying to create Heidi into a sympathic characters? She is now getting played instead of doing the playing and making accidently have been pregnant. Maybe they are just trying to delay her inevitable career into the porn industry. And by the way.. That Bolthouse guy looks like the dirtiest pimp I have ever seen. I guarantee there are some "extras" available to the VIP room in his clubs.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020652825200029586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 89px" height="87" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1WcEobrEMtueeO_f2CG20qV-NFJCLjvBWwWXeT8xthPwq_DqduoaEOXAHWYmqFGDerkOwiMAAGKu8F5E1BD6hq76ApbR_osipPYfyPaxpWoid63nUTPlU2A-DMZIqTItrPmh/s320/audrina.jpg" width="212" border="0" />And what's up with this doofus that she and Audrina are hanging out with? He must either have a billionaire father or a 12 inch cock because I just don't get. He isn't that attractive and is way too cheesy. These two girls are hotter than most of the girls in "The Janice Dickinson Modelling Agency" and they are chilling with an extra from the 2007 version of Mayberry.<br /><br /><div>At least Kristin Cavellieri knew how to be a good power dater. Matt Leinhart and Nick Lachey. And she wasn't as attractive as these two either.</div><br /><div>Now if only Matt L. had given Kristin a pregnancy scare... that would have been some must-see television.</div>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-7192114342493484282007-07-05T09:08:00.000-05:002008-12-11T15:44:38.767-06:00good news<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KORTEUsWmhPbtlbJ-tOHGzQ17R1bUHCpAMabTewMElOTsgwuS16t1SAN1PWMo-IOUnUjrsTm3ivixV84Xq7mog8m89WsdtMeu4l0cXj0kGYe_o56Pxyv5tLZ6l1UObNtkA_m/s1600-h/funky+cow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KORTEUsWmhPbtlbJ-tOHGzQ17R1bUHCpAMabTewMElOTsgwuS16t1SAN1PWMo-IOUnUjrsTm3ivixV84Xq7mog8m89WsdtMeu4l0cXj0kGYe_o56Pxyv5tLZ6l1UObNtkA_m/s320/funky+cow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083715281294292162" /></a><br />so before i leave for work this morning, i check out the cover of the tribune. A quick link to people who are passionate about certain restaurants. So I wondered "Did Chick-fil-a make it?" Apparently, the closest Chick-Fil-A is in Racine, WI (70 miles away). But here is the better news, CFA is planning a Chicago-area restaurant by Christmas 2008.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-81978811754761628892007-07-28T21:08:00.000-05:002008-12-11T15:44:37.092-06:00what the heck?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5k-HJyX_ZxfV7E6sN_8Sl0FHhkaSMBlQrCet_aYhH2VfWDCW-3-aP-d0yqi0lCuuze1VDIiZwdqPnm0E2rWthoDqL-2jSzv9PxNyO-X8zTfk1EUitITEfX_LOLzB8dMOAfhQ8/s1600-h/IMG_0823.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5k-HJyX_ZxfV7E6sN_8Sl0FHhkaSMBlQrCet_aYhH2VfWDCW-3-aP-d0yqi0lCuuze1VDIiZwdqPnm0E2rWthoDqL-2jSzv9PxNyO-X8zTfk1EUitITEfX_LOLzB8dMOAfhQ8/s320/IMG_0823.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092439091103686370" /></a><br />just got a mysterious package from the Duke Alumni Association. They wanted to thank me for my contributions so they gave me a, err.... gift. Not exactly sure what it is, but i think it clips to something.<br /><br />I guess the $13MM they paid out for the lacrosse settlement made it so they can't give out gifts that the giftees can identify.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-44603352646495814492007-11-15T20:03:00.000-06:002008-12-11T15:44:36.663-06:00need no explanation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2jZ32eizIO710_2QA4mjfVOICM5UTigbE92IZcQOGMt5C7QOT_za4Ilucj5RXBLeSpYC8-JvlTvaP93-Zzvl8DNFwVE-TdMsBtAWXTlPM8oY-WpErIsxhls5A8mkUF6X_PXY/s1600-h/UNC+discipline.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2jZ32eizIO710_2QA4mjfVOICM5UTigbE92IZcQOGMt5C7QOT_za4Ilucj5RXBLeSpYC8-JvlTvaP93-Zzvl8DNFwVE-TdMsBtAWXTlPM8oY-WpErIsxhls5A8mkUF6X_PXY/s320/UNC+discipline.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133253361669793490" /></a><br />thanks to mike coreyMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-6197700070255816232008-08-17T11:43:00.001-05:002008-08-17T11:43:31.640-05:00Something I don't understand<DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>why doesn't badminton get more coverage on the olympics. some things to consider.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>1) Most people have actually played badminton at some point in their lives, whether at a backyard BBQ or gym class. (Can't say that about synchronized swimming.)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>2) Fast paced action. (can't say that about cycling or distance running)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>3) People actually can understand the rules. (Can't say that about gymastics or international basketball)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>4) People can actually understand the scoring system. (Can't say that about gymnastics or diving)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>5) The entire sport revolved around a cock.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>6) Lots of androgenous looking asian athletes. You can play a game of "He or She" while watching.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=246423716-17082008><FONT size=2>All in all a jolly good time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV> </DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-34177102463107814192008-06-25T19:12:00.001-05:002008-06-25T19:12:43.979-05:00some random thoughts<UL> <LI><SPAN class=833110800-26062008><FONT color=#0000ff>watching a 1977 george carlin concert. it was an HBO special. Didn't know HBO was that old. a very good wikipedia article on this, apparently HBO was founded by Charles Dolan in 1972.</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN class=833110800-26062008><FONT color=#0000ff>things cook really really fast when you cook them at 700 degrees.</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN class=833110800-26062008><FONT color=#0000ff>my last golf shot today on the braemar par 3 course was the best 6 iron I ever hit in my life, about 10 yards over the 9th green. wish every golf shot felt that good.</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN class=833110800-26062008><FONT color=#0000ff>my new favorite quote -- "You got what you brought"</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN class=833110800-26062008><FONT color=#0000ff>people share why too much information in their facebook status. XXX is recovering from a bad day. who on earth are you that you are asking all of your friends and acquaintances for some pity. who does that?</FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-63990952444940561512008-06-17T21:57:00.001-05:002008-06-17T21:57:04.923-05:00graham elliot is still my hero<DIV><FONT size=2>wifey and i ate at Graham Elliot this weekend. a few thoughts.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Service was outstanding and without pretense. The crowd was very different than Avenues, much younger and more familes as well which we really enjoyed.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Loved the decor as well; nice open space with well spaced tables</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>On to the food. Overall, everything was at least good and the small dishes in general were a bit better than the large ones. When we go back, </FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>The Standouts--</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Gnocchi-- best I have ever had (and I order it alot); pearl onions and cheese helped make the dish with perfectly cooked potatoes.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Rissotto-- best in class as well; rice cooked perfectly and the bacon gives good flavor without overpowering the dish</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Very, Very Good:</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Buffalo chicken with beer foam: great inventive twist on wings. Chicken perfectly done in the middle with a spicy sauce that doesn't overpower. The blue cheese with celery pieces was a good touch.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Mahi Mahi: very good as well with pineapple salsa and bok choy cooked perfectly. Presentation on this and all of the other main dishes needed some work IMHO. Everything stacked together isn't a good approach when you have such good distinct flavors.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- Pork chop: As mentioned before; huge portion with very good flavor.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>- the truffle popcorn: GE could make a fortune by bagging and selling this. truly addicting. we probably filled up a bit too much on this</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV><FONT size=2> <DIV><BR>Needs a Little Tweaking</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>- The Caesar Salad. The brioche got changed up a bit on this version of Avenues BLT dish. GE, please bring the old dish back<BR></FONT></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-62355503116629440842008-06-17T07:44:00.001-05:002008-06-17T07:44:53.698-05:00<DIV><SPAN class=343274412-17062008><FONT face=Arial color=#ff0000 size=1>you'd be shocked at the kind of workout you can get form WiiFit.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-46856063220013574242008-06-03T13:10:00.000-05:002008-06-03T17:36:42.745-05:00<DIV><SPAN class=195211018-03062008><FONT face=Arial color=#ff0000 size=1>obama clinches nomination... four more years of a republican president. well kinda a republican. John McCain</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-81646619796194515072008-05-04T17:51:00.001-05:002008-05-04T17:51:57.792-05:00<DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=4>Best Taglines Ever</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. You can't be very good if you aren't Veryfine.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. Vernors. Its what we drink around here.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. We do it like you do it when we do it like you do it at Burger King.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>4. Pizza, Pizza (little caesars)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>5. Just Do It (Nike)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>6. Made from the best stuff on earth (Snapple)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>7. Milk. I does the body good.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>8. Raise your hand if you're Sure.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>9. The Quicker Picker Upper (Bounty)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>10. The Ultimate Driving Experience (BMW)</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any good ones I'm missing?</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=591344022-04052008><FONT face=Arial color=#ff0000 size=1></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-23726526926820204052008-05-03T17:25:00.001-05:002008-05-03T17:25:40.943-05:00damn i'm good <DIV><SPAN class=375512422-03052008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=1>In the backstretch I said, Big Brown wins by 5 lengths...</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=375512422-03052008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=1></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=375512422-03052008><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=1>Now i am saying Big Brown wins the Triple Crown. (and none of the races will be close.)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-33964306235324562882008-04-27T19:01:00.001-05:002008-04-27T19:01:13.202-05:00interesting duality<DIV><SPAN class=075075723-27042008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075075723-27042008><FONT face=Arial size=2>over the past 10 years, there has been an exponential growth in the quality and availability of entertainment technology. The pentration of plasma screens with the clearest picture ever is approaching it limit. However, at the same time, other technology is growing as well and consequently, multi-tasking.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075075723-27042008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075075723-27042008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ironically, we now have the clearest picture ever, yet people are paying less attention to it. As I write this, I am watching Dateline NBC and IMing wifey who just on the other floor. In practical terms, this trend illustrates the importance of audio in today's television. With even less attention paid to the picture, advertisers must have breakthrough audio to get through to consumers.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-12075038946686478672008-04-13T14:00:00.001-05:002008-04-13T14:00:24.101-05:00Some random restaurant musings<DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>1) when did waiter/waitresses stop brining you your food? now it also also seems like it is a busboy or runner of some sort. As a result, if there is a mistake of some sort, then person in front of you in unable to deal with it. I know Henry Ford would be proud of this specialization but breaking the role of server into "order taking specialist" and "food delivery specialist". However, at some point, you need to bring the customer back into customer service.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>2A) When did Wendy's eliminate the tables with the old newspapers on the tabletop? I miss those.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>2B) When did Superbar go away? Maybe when Wendy's tried to go up market a bit more.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>3) When will someone go to market with a down-market Fogo de Chao (Brazillia steakhouse). Since you eat immediately, tables turn much faster than normal. This would be a great opportunity for a volume play to enter the market.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=075515418-13042008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>more to come later.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-69869264128430174342008-03-31T12:05:00.000-05:002008-03-31T12:06:44.082-05:00<DIV><SPAN class=305180517-31032008><FONT face=Arial size=2>i hope duke basketball plays as hard as davidson for at least one game next year.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-12676187694617141822008-03-29T17:55:00.001-05:002008-03-29T17:55:48.935-05:00huh?<DIV><SPAN class=428125522-29032008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" color=#ff0000 size=1>since when did they take the ostrich burger off the menu at fuddruckers?</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=428125522-29032008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" color=#ff0000 size=1></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=428125522-29032008></SPAN> </DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-42098898262788244022008-03-08T20:22:00.001-06:002008-03-08T20:22:43.949-06:00<DIV><SPAN class=485092202-09032008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" color=#ff0000 size=1>wfey's facebook status is "Hi Tyler, you suck." </FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=485092202-09032008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" color=#ff0000 size=1></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=485092202-09032008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" color=#ff0000 size=1>how cool is that?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-64049701091684092302008-02-22T15:03:00.001-06:002008-02-22T15:03:26.237-06:00for what its worth american idol odds<DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=1>from WSEX</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=1></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008><TR class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>DAVID ARCHULETA </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49482&price=19&disp=S" target=action>19</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49482&price=23&disp=B" target=action>23</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +334 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-evenrow><TD>MICHAEL JOHNS </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49492&price=17&disp=S" target=action>17</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49492&price=21&disp=B" target=action>21</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +376 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>JASON CASTRO </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49486&price=9&disp=S" target=action>9</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49486&price=12&disp=B" target=action>12</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +733</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008> </TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-evenrow><TD>SYESHA MERCADO </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49495&price=9&disp=S" target=action>9</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49495&price=12&disp=B" target=action>12</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +733 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>RAMIELE MALUBAY </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49493&price=9&disp=S" target=action>9</A> </TD><TD 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class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>ROBBIE CARRICO </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49494&price=1&disp=S" target=action>1</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49494&price=3&disp=B" target=action>3</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +3233 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-evenrow><TD>DAVID HERNANDEZ </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49484&price=1&disp=S" target=action>1</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49484&price=3&disp=B" target=action>3</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +3233 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>AMANDA OVERMYER </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49474&price=1&disp=S" target=action>1</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49474&price=3&disp=B" target=action>3</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +3233</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008> </TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-evenrow><TD>DAVID COOK </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49483&price=1&disp=S" target=action>1</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49483&price=3&disp=B" target=action>3</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +3233 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>JASON YEAGER </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49487&price=0&disp=S" target=action>0</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49487&price=2&disp=B" target=action>2</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +4900</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-evenrow><TD>KRISTY LEE COOK </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49490&price=0&disp=S" target=action>0</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49490&price=2&disp=B" target=action>2</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +4900 </TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-oddrow><TD>C</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008>HIKEZIE EZE </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49479&price=0&disp=S" target=action>0</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49479&price=2&disp=B" target=action>2</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +4900 </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></TD></TR><TR class=lines-contest-evenrow><TD>LUKE MENARD </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49491&price=0&disp=S" target=action>0</A> </TD><TD align="right"><A href="http://www.wsex.com/cgi/order_form?series=49491&price=2&disp=B" target=action>2</A> </TD><TD align="right" nowrap="nowrap"> +4900</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=633040121-22022008><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>If betting were legal, I'd throw some $$ on Carly, Robbie and Syesha. But too bad gambling is wrong. I'd also probably short David. I can't believe that America would vote a short mousy guy as American Idol.</TD></TR></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-1956968879763539902008-02-17T16:27:00.001-06:002008-02-17T16:27:53.999-06:00what I am waiting for..<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Can't wait until they ask Barack Obama about the situation in Kosovo, which has the potential to alter the face of central Europe for decades to come.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">Q: Mr. Senator, what do you belief the US should be about the situation in Kosovo.</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">A: Great question. I feel it is important for the US to improve its status across the global. I believe in Hope and I believe in Change. If elected President, I belief I can bring hope, change and optimism to all of the former eastern europe.</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">Q: so what exactly would you do, Mr. Senator</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">A: I believe in Hope. I believe in Change.</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">So the real question is, when will the American people realize that the Presidential candidate is wearing no clothes.</div> Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-7666528821831972622008-01-26T20:31:00.001-06:002008-01-26T20:31:51.041-06:00overheard in the johnson householdCC: What are you looking at?<br>MJ: Looking at scout.com; looks like Duke might get Sean Renfree<br>CC: Who is he?<br>MJ: A QB from Arizona<br>CC: Then why isn't he playing there<br>MJ: He is a high school senior<br>CC: OK. That makes sense. Is he any good?<br>MJ: Yes, He is an elite 11 QB.<br>CC: That's good right?<br>MJ: Uh-huh<br>CC: Are they going to get a kicker too. They really need one.<p>I love my wife.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-66988619385883585612008-01-09T14:10:00.001-06:002008-01-09T14:10:39.011-06:00my wife, the gun expert<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=876020920-09012008>I used to joke about the department of Alchohol Tobacco and Firearms. Why on earth do you combine the regulation of those three completely different products-- in case you want to know what handgun goes best with a Merlot? Well now, my wife will be able to tell you.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=876020920-09012008>------------------------------</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=876020920-09012008> <P>NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Shares of gun maker Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. rose Wednesday after an analyst started coverage with a "Positive" rating, saying the company's revenue will increase as it launches new products and books more orders from the military.</P> <P>While Smith & Wesson is famous for its revolvers, Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Cheryl Cortez said the company's military and police weapons have helped it take a stronger position in the semi-automatic market. That market offers a lot of potential for the company, she said.</P> <P>Product lines the company gained from its buyout of Thompson/Center Arms in January 2007, including hunting rifles, will also help improve sales.</P> <P>"Smith & Wesson has recently launched its bolt-action rifles and has many other products in the pipeline," Cortez said. "New products are expected to gain popularity and wide market acceptance on the back of Smith & Wesson's strong brand name."</P> <P>She added that profit margins should grow due to the expansion of Smith and Wesson's gun barrel manufacturing facility and the integration of Thomson/Center Arms.</P> <P>The stock rose 38 cents, or 7.9 percent, to $5.21 in afternoon trading. Smith & Wesson shares have traded around annual lows over the last two months, and took a steep drop in October after the company cut its fiscal-year profit outlook. It cut its forecast again in December.</P> <P>Cortez said she estimates the Springfield, Mass., company will earn 31 cents per share in the year ending April 30, compared to the company's estimate of 40 cents per share.</P> <P>She expects a profit of 46 cents per share in fiscal 2009, while analysts polled by Thomson Financial forecast a profit of 61 cents per share that year.</P></SPAN></FONT></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-60259117909129272512008-01-06T16:17:00.001-06:002008-01-06T16:17:57.970-06:00some assistant brand manager is about to be fired<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=532241622-06012008>just saw an EAS commercial during the titans/bolts game. so i went to the website to get a free sample. when i tried to enter my information to get my sample, the website crashed and locked up. so no sample for me. Glad EAS just dropped 500K to build trial for a product whose website doesn't work.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=532241622-06012008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=532241622-06012008>its all about execution people.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-86470213977959069342007-12-31T19:31:00.001-06:002007-12-31T19:31:18.188-06:00super mario<DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>looks like mario williams is going to be getting the last laugh. Let's review the performance of the most hyped 2006 draft pics</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Reggie Bush: consistantly hurt and not durable despite some signs of greatness</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Matt Leinhart: yet to show much and clearly inferior to Kurt Warner when healthy</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Vince Young: benched for his team's two most important drives of the year</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=333262801-01012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mario Williams-- becoming one of the most dominant DEs in the league with 9.5 sacks this year.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9385852.post-67704009941711433652007-12-20T16:58:00.001-06:002007-12-20T16:58:08.702-06:00riddle me this...<DIV><SPAN class=980105722-20122007><FONT color=#0000ff size=2>Why isn't baby spears' baby daddy getting his redneck ass thrown in jail for statutory rape?</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=980105722-20122007><FONT color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=980105722-20122007><FONT color=#0000ff size=2>I'm just saying....</FONT></SPAN></DIV>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758200843203864048noreply@blogger.com0