Happy Halloween!!!

Quote of the Week- "I bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween."
-Author Unknown

Finding your mailbox sucks

So here I am almost a month into my new job, when my co-worker strolls up and mentions, "Joey, your mailbox is getting quite full." "Mailbox I reply?" Now up until this point things were going pretty smooth, I was learning the ropes and working at a decent pace. No longer. My mailbox was filled with roughly 80 requests for people who want stuff. So, with that I am getting back to work. My recommendation...Never find your mailbox. Also, today, as it is close to Halloween, take your wastepaper basket, put it on your desk, and label it Inbox.

Plans for Grand Canyon Skywalk

Scheduled to open Jan. 1, 2006. The cost will be $25. There is a glass bottom and sides (4 inches thick). Only in America.

32,001 too many

Recent reports show that 2,198 US troops and coaliton forces have been killed in Iraq. Of those 2,001 have been US troop, and 98 have been Brits. 15,220 troops have been injured.

Oh, and by the way, experts estimate 30,000 + native people of Iraq have been killed in the war.

Pandamonium erupts as Thundercats take two of three from T and G!!!

"Thundercats, Hoooooooooo!!! " Could be heard chanted by rabid fans who took to the streets of Stratf0rd last night at 11A:30 pm. Literally tens of people nearly started a riot, turning over trash cans and dropping bowling balls from moving cars. One twenty something wearing a T Cats Jersey shouted "I'm gonna sets this place on fire!"

All this insued after the T Cats won two of three games from Team Tits and Grass(a local lawn service company). The T Cats took the first two games straight up. The heavily favored T and G team (currently in 8th place) battled back in the 3rd over coming a 100 pin deficit to win by 14 pins.

For the second week in a row, MVP honors go to Seno Morpho, the Irish/Italian imigrant who started bowling at the age of 6 with pomodoros in mamma Morpho's kichen. He finished the third with a 197 blowing up in the tenth with a turkey, to keep the contest close. During the post game interview he stated, "I attribute this win to PBR and the clear as well as the cream." Lets hope congress or the PBA aren't reading this article.

The cats claw to 6-17.

When did the world "liberal" become evil?

Webster defines liberal as "associated with ideals of individuals, especially economic freedom, greater individual participation in government, and constitutional and administrative reforms, designed to secure these objects."

I have also heard the term liberal in reference to slow, progressive change. Progress. The same concept that brought us the civil rights movement, women's suffrage, and humane working conditions. To listen to the right wing media speak of the liberal with disdain confuses me. It seems to me that progress is a positive term that should shape a nation. Conservatives seem to be confusing progress with a detachment of moral character. I won't get into the bizarre, hypocritical values many conservatives hold dear, but it is important to clarify the vilification of liberals.

Here are some ideals I suggest the religious right stand and fight for. Fight for people to get paid a living wage. Fight against big business that exploit children and pollute our environment. Fight for the rights of every human (yes, that means homosexuals and don't twist the bible to reflect hatred). Stand for our troops coming home from an unjust war. Don't stand for genocide in Africa. Stand for separation of church and state( no this doesn't mean you betray your religion, but rather encourage an inclusive educational system). And perhaps most pertaining to your immediate future, fight for church leaders who are abusing children to be held accountable by the law (not shuffled around by the church).

In conclusion I encourage the religious right to take a look in the mirror and see if what they stand for is just and right, not only by their religious standards, but within their own mind.

Bumper stickers that should not appear on the same car

1. a. Life: what a beautiful choice
b. Support our troops
2. a.Smile, Jesus loves you
b. God hates gays
3. Any pro -environment sticker on an H2
4. American and proud on a Toyota

Quote of the week

"We are all in the gutter, but some are looking at the stars."

-Oscar Wilde






I thought this quote was fitting after the morning I had. Took my flat tire over to the garage to get fixed. Took off for work, got about a mile and a half before my doughnut went flat. Awesome. After waiting for AAA, and the flat to be fixed I arrived at work slightly late (2.75 hours to be exact). Many a coworker claimed I was late as I had a tough time getting out of bed after a bender weekend, but that was not the case. I was simply in a gutter, and I hope the rest of the week, I am looking at the stars.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Roberto B0tus may have said it best "I feel like blowing my mind up."

Spirits were high. The T-cats got there act together early, meeting ahead of time to get there drink on. Behind Bush Light, and Colt 45 they entered La Martinique lanes confident.

Game one: Dare I say the Thundercats were Enfuago. Hitting on all cylinders, The T-Cats destroyed there competition. The TCats had a 119 pin handicap, and beat there opponent straight up by 40 pins.

Game two: Serious 10th frames by Seno Murphato, and Joey Budafuco put the game within reach, but they came up short as "I get my haircut every day, and throw the ball really hard." blew up with a 5 bagger. A heart wrenching loss by nine pins.

Game three: We just lost. Not sure what the shit happened.

This weeks team MVP Seno Murphato, destroying his average in all thee games said "I like to bowl." Strong statement.

Another disappointment took place in the car when your favorite cats found out that they hadn't won powerball, nor got 150,000 bucks from eating beef jerky.

Cats record: 4-16.

A Brief Rant About Text Books

I am currently taking grad classes in social work at Rutgers in Camden. I became rather irritated when it was requested of me that I purchase a 200 page paper back for 84 bucks. Just so we are clear, it was not gold encrusted. I did have the option to buy the compromised 64 dollar used addition, oh wait no I didn't because there were not any copies.

This craziness stems from cronyism in the university system. Professors recommend copies of friendly professors books, then proceed to jack up the price. Rather irritating. I decided not to purchase the book. I would certainly take on this injustice if there were not far more important things to fight against.

The Promise Land

This past weekend, I went on a camping trip at Promise Land State Pare in PA, with six close friends. We had a wonderful time despite the latrine location and the frigid temperatures.

Smurphy and I went fishing. He got a bite, and caught a tree, while I thought I had a big one, which turned out to be the bottom of the lake. But you should of seen that SOB fight me.

Next we cooked up some BBQ chicken and ate some potato and pasta salad while watching an incredible sun set. At one point, the skyline became a light purple, with leaves turning on the hills in the background and a nearly full moon reflecting on the lake.

Then we played some card games, and a heated scatagories game. This was followed by some rather weak ghost stories, and a strange blue glowing object, which was much more fascinating than it should have been, due to Cabo Wabo intake.

Overall, it was a blast to spend an evening of nature with friends.

Quote of the week

"The day, water, sun, moon, night--I do not have to purchase these things with money."
-Platus

"But a campsite costs 11 bucks."
Elotus

Empowering Social Work

Our profession is undervalued. Let us set aside for the moment the poor pay and placing ourselves in thge center of difficult situations. Let us also set aside the sleepless nights, and adjustment of our own lives to assist others.
What I would like to focus on is a common occurrence I see. This is social workers cowering in the face of other perceived "more respected" professionals. For instance if a social worker is in court along side a doctor and a lawyer, often this individual feels overpowered or insignificant. These instances can lead to our clients not being advocated for properly. So I say, empower yourself. Don't be bullied or intimidated by other professions that typically don't know as much about your client as you do, because they are the so called experts. Take a stand, and be proud of what you do.

New T-cats photo and a Picture of myself on the right

New photo

Nixon

"Say what you will about the tenants of national socialism, it least its an ethos."-Walter Sobcheck

Additional Fun Junk to say while bowling

"They don't ask how, they ask how many! (when you throw a crummy ball and get a strike anyway)


"West Side!" (when a right handed bowler hits the left side of the pocket)

"Yabba Dabba Dooo" (PR with a Flinstones reference)

Sweep leaves T-Cats down but not out.

"It was a heart breaker," said Adomo Di Pena. "We left it all out there, and came up short. They just out played us tonight."

This was the general sentiment from last nights contest between the Misfits and Thundercats. The Misfits buried the Cats all three games, overcoming a 91 pin handicap. Strong efforts were put in by Larry "I have my name on my belt" Perry, who rolled out of his gourd, shattering his average by 60 pins.

Thunderkittens



Despite the Thundercats increasing there team average each game, they were no match for the Misfits. Fans were heard to comment " It looks like David vs. Goliath out there."

Bright spots took place when Liano aka Funk Master Flex picked up a 7-10 split (yet didn't get the spare. Di Pena led the team in each of the 3 games, and has only rolled bellow his average 1 time since he got his new kicks, the Excallibur Circles.

The T-Cats now drop to 1-14. However, with 30 + weeks left in the season, the Cats are down, but not out.

I have what doctors call, a bit of a weight problem.

Yes, that is sweat on Joey Budafuco's nephew Sal Bachagaloopi. He has see a number of specialists, given special special deoderant, however nothing seems to work. His concern with the closeing of pores (which is an alternative) is that a geiser may spring from his huge mellon. I'm not kidding, it looks like an orange on a toothpick. If anyone has suggestions give Sal a buzz at 555-0232, or comment here, and I will be sure to pass along the message.

Top 5 comments to say while bowling

1. (When the ball hits the head pin straight on, and there is not a split) "Could have been worse (DF original T-Cats captain)."
2. (When you are picking up a spare and you don't think the ball will get over) Help!!!
3. Stikes and Gutters (when you get unlucky)
4. "I got one!" ( when everyone on your team gets a strike but one player)
5. Comeinineahaaaaaaaaa!!! (when you need to rally the troops and start playing better)

Thunder Thunder Thunder Thundercats Hooo!!!

quote of the week

"Last words are for people who haven't said anything in life."
-Karl Marx

Geek or Sheek?

My girlfriend Seff and I have a common daily practice of asking what the highlight of our day was. Yesterday I shared with her, that I had started a blog, and was excited about the chance to connect with friends from college, and share with them what is going on in my life. She looked at me with that "I really don't want to be spending our weekends at Star Trek Conventions" stare, before replying "Dude, your officially a dork." Which brings me to the current topic. Is blogging Geeky, or Sheeky. Ultimately, we all must weigh the pros and cons. Yes, it requires considerable time online, when potentially more productive activities could be taking place, like..., you know what screw it. I can't think of anything more productive than creativity and keeping up with friends. So the verdict... Sheek.

Bowling update

Thundercats take two of three!!!

Behind a strong team effort in the third, The thundercats took two of three from team blind. Now, I understand that generally when you bowl a blind squad you should take all three, but the way we have been rolling, we were pleased. We went to Bernie's for fish bowls and partied like it was '99. Remember, a wiser man than myself once said, its not about throwing balls, its about drinking beers!!! Stay tuned to see if the Catz can claw their way out of the basement in the wed. night, mens industrial league.

Thundercats!!!

Welcome to my site, home of Liano, from Thundercats, aka Flex. This first posting will outline the dismal progress of our bowling team, Thundercats.