Tuesday, November 20, 2007

SPORTS UPDATE


Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are finalizing the parameters of a 10 year $275 million dollar contract.Rodriguez led the American League in home runs and RBI'S.He previously won MVP'S IN 2003 and 2005.Oh by the way,this isn't A-rod's first $200 million dollar contract.He signed the first one,a $252 million dollar contract,in December 2000.So if your keeping score at home,that's $527 between 2 contracts,over a span of 7 years.
TSE "SPIN": I AM A SPORTS FAN.I THINK WATCHING ATLETES DO DO THEIR JOBS IS THRILLING AND ENTERTAINIG. BUT NO HUMAN BEING,UNLESS HE HAS THE CURE FOR CANCER OR AIDS,IS WORTH 257 MILLION DOLLARS.GROWN MILLIONAIRES RUNNING AFTER A BALL IS JUST NOT THA SERIOUS.ME.PERSONALLY, I THINK TEACHERS,AND COACHES AND PEOPLE WHO INFLUENCE OUR YOUTH,SHOULD BE PAID THAT KIND OF MONEY.AFTER A WHILE;THE AMOUNT OF MILLIONS GET RIDICULOUS. AND I HATE THE YANKEES!
PEACE AND LOVE FROM THE SPINNIND EARTH.
OH YEAH,IF YOU DONT LIKE THIS SITE,YOUR UNAMERICAN,AND I HOPE U HAVE TO WORK FOR GEORGE STEINBRENNER ONE DAY!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

WRITE ON!


Robert Bianco writes in USA TODAY that the Hollywood writers strike-driven by the writer's demands to share in the money earned when their work hits the Internet seems to have raised the level of animosity in and toward Hollywood to near historic heights.
Robert Bianco writes in USA today that the Hollywood writer's strike-driven by the writer's demands to share in the money earned when their work hits the Internet-seems to have raised the level of animosity in and toward Hollywood to near historic heights.

Both sides are trying to make their cases to the public.No one is ready to say "when" and the effect remains more of a future problem than a present one.

The Writer's Guild has done a better job of shutting production than anyone anticipated,cutting the flow of available new episodes on TV and ensuring a re-run heavy December.There are some who think viewers won't care because we have so many options that weren't available when the writer's last shut Hollywood down in the late 80's,from Netflix,to You Tube to ipod video downloads.

Still,the big hits will survive,like Lost,24,and Grey's Anatomy.But the shows in the middle,slow-build that might have been nutured until they found an audience,wil suffer the most.The last thing broadcast TV needs is another exodus of viewers.


TSE "SPIN": As a fellow Hollywood writer(wannabe)I yell at the top of my lungs in my best Winston Churchill imitation "BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES!"
We writers dont get half the respect we deseve in Hollywood as it is.We go thru the grueling,solitary process of mining our imaginations to create characters,stories,and places that become part of our lives only to have Holltwood take our creations and butcher them(thanks for the check).
Thet throw a few coins at the writer,while they go on to make millions.Hollywood treats writers like red-headed step children,like kickers on a NFL football team.DUSTIN Hoffman,the acclaimed actor is quoted as saying "Everything begins with the page" So attention Hollywood,IT IS TIME TO RENDER UNTO CESAR!'BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES!

P.S. A NOTE TO THE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS:NO SHOWS-NO CASTING COUCH!THINK ABOUT IT

PEACE AND LOVE FROM THE SPINNING EARTH!

OH YEAH.....IF YOU DONT LIKE THIS SITE,YOUR UN-AMERICAN AND WANT THE TERRORISTS TO WIN!

Sunday, November 11, 2007

GRAVEYARD ALERT!




Alvin Blanco writes in Giant magazine in a article titled Disc Closure that the beloved CD is fast becoming a thing of the past.According to Neilsen Soundscan,CD sales were down 20 percent during the first quarter of 2007,while digital-single sales rose by more than 50 percent.

"CD sales have been on a downward slide,particularly this year,says Geoff Mayfield,director of charts( senior analyst at Billboard)."When this ipod ready system takes over completely,you'll see CD's die out like the eight-tracks and tapes" says rapper Cassidy,whose 2nd single "Im a Hustla" sold 785,000 ringtones in just four months.

Most agree that CD'S spiraling down into a niche market isn't a matter of if but when.The digital realms rapid growth means record companies need to adopt their business models."Labels are realizing they have many revenue streams"says Max Grousse,executive vice president of A&R at Music World Entertainment,home to Beyonce and Kelly Rowland."People are consuming music differently."

Saturday, November 10, 2007

BABY BOOMERS BEWARE!

Kathy Chu of USA TODAY writes that bad advice from brokers will be a rising problem as boomers exit jobs.

It's a nightmarish lesson in investing that will become more common as 79 million baby boomers inch towards retirement.Chu goes on to chronicle the case of Ray Lirette,a oil field workerwho,after30 years,was urged by an investment banker to buy a camper and travel the country with his wife.

"He showed me this projection that i'd have 1.3 million in 10 years,Lirette,63,said."I thought,I guess we can retire." Retirement didn't last long as Lirette's nest egg shrank to 43,000 over 8 years as his portfolio plunged.The broker still guaranteed returns of 15% and said the market would rebound.5 years ago,Lirette and his wife were forced back to work,taking jobs that paid a fraction of what they used to earn.

From one case to the next,the pitches are similiar:Employees are urged to retire early by brokers who claim they can earn them more money in retirement than they could if they were working.As advisers have become more agressive about targeting retiring workers,some employers have begun to raise questions about their duty to protect workers-and their potential liability if they dont.

Many baby-boomers,those born from 1946-through 1964, are approaching retirement with hundreds of thousands-even million-of dollars built up in their retirement accounts.Those assets make them alluring targets for financial advisers,some of whom pitch inappropriate,and sometimes non-existent investments.

In the first few years after Ray handed over his nest egg,his portfolio soared as the market boomed.That's when he referred Chevron co-worker Roy Oncale and wife's brother and sister-in-law,Wade and Jerlyn Bergeron to his broker.

Like the Lirretes,Oncale had to eventually return to work.The Burgerons say they are living day to day because much of their 90,000 dollars was lost in risky investments."It makes you sick" Ray Lirette says."At our age,we should be sitting back.But.......we're fighting to pay bills."
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TSE SPIN: Playing with peoples life savings is not only reprehensible,but dangerous.people have work their whole lives for some sort of comfort and security in their golden years,the last hurrah on this earth,when u can finally do what the hell you wnat to for a change and not be up under the mans thumb.You have these sleazy brokers who look at people as strictly numbers,they dont care how u had to get up everyday,busting your ass,putting up with jerks, and assholes,just to make a living.They dont see all the sacrafices,all the strength that was exerted to just keep on doing what u have to do to be a responsible adult in society.THESE BROKERS DESERVE A NEW CRIME DESIGNATION:LIFE MOLESTERS BECAUSE THATS WHAT THEY ARE DOING,ABUSING YOUR LIFE!

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Friday, November 9, 2007

THE BIG AUDIT IN THE SKY

Christopher Quinn and Bill Rankin of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution write that a prominent Atlanta preacher is challenging requests from a powerful senator for detailed financial information on his ministry.

The Rev.Creflo Dollar of World Changers Church International said his team of legal experts is reviewing a request for financial records from Sen.Charles Grassley(R-Iowa) ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.

Dollar wants to know if Grassley or the committee has authority to request the records and if the request infringes on religous liberty."Are we saying the First Amendment(wich protects churches from government intrusion) is null and void by allowing this to happen? Dollar asked.

Grassley's Nov.5 letter asks for financial records from Dollar,Bishop Eddie Long,The Rev. Benny Hinn of Texas,Randy and Paula White of Florida and David and Joyce Meyer of Missouri.
All are well-known television ministers whose lavish lifestyles have been questioned by media,whistle-blowers,and third parties,Grassleys staff said.

The letters say Sen. Grassley and the committee wants to ensure money spent on the lifestyles of the rich and famous ministers falls within the boundaries of tax codes and that donors money is going where they expect.

The letters mention Rolls-Royce cars,overseas bank accounts,private jets and planes and,in the case of Joyce Meyer,a 23,000 dollar commode.Rev. Dollar goes on to say,in all homesty what business is it of somebody else who does not have a investment in the church.


TSE SPIN: INVESTMENT IN THE CHURCH?ARE WE TALKING ABOUT GOD HERE ORTHE STOCKMAEKET.THESE TV PREACHERS HAVE TURNED SALVATION INTO BIG TIME BUSINEES.IF YOU ARE COMMITED TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD,WHY DO YOU NEED A ROLLS-ROYCE.IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE,WHY FIGHT AN INQUIRY.TRUE CHRISTIANS BELIEVE IN THIS LITTLE LAW CALLED REAPING WHAT YOU SOW.A LOT OF THESE MEDIA MINISTERS GOT A WHOLE LOT OF PAYBACK HEADING THEIR WAY.AND WHO IN THE WORLD NEEDS A 23,000 DOLLAR COMMODE?IM SHOCKED THEY ACTUALLY HAVE TOILETS THAT COST THAT MUCH.dONT THEY REALIZE WHAT GOES ON IN ONE OF THOSE THINGS.SO WHAT CAN A 23,000 COMMODE POSSIBLYDO,WHAT SERVICE OR COMFORT CAN IT PROVIDE A REGULAR TOILET DOESNT.I ANT BELIEVE IM ACTUALLY DISCUSSING THE BENIFITS OF A TOILET.

PEACE AND LOVE FROM THE SPINNING EARTH

BY THE WAY......IF YOU DONT LIKE MY POST,YOUR UNAMERICAN AND YOU AND THE TERRORISTS ARE GONNA BURN IN HELL!

Thursday, November 8, 2007

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

IF HOLLYWOOD WRITERS PICKET,DO THEY CARRY BLANK SIGNS?

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

BIG BAD COPS


The ATLANTA JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION'S metro section had the bold headlines "THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT TO WHO THE POLICE CAN TASE". The piece,written by LATEEF MUNGIN chronicles last weeks use of a taser stun gun by Atlanta police on a handcuffed 14 year old trick or treater.The article goes on to state that the only protection within Gwinnet County police policy is for pregnant women because it could induce labor.


"People who are handcuffed are still a threat no matter what age" said cpl.Illana Spellman,a Gwinnet County police department spokeswoman. So what about 5 or 6 year olds?

Thats ok,according to Gwinnet police policy.Amnesty International,however,questions the tasering of kids."We have heard about cases all over the nation,even the tasing of a 6 year old boy in miami" said Jared Feur,a spokesman for the organization."We believe the use of force on any child is excessive force.It doesnt matter if it does not violate police policy."



But police brass have said that they dont believe the incident warrants an internal affairs investigation.The incident occured when an off duty police officer,W.A. Bohn,heard the teen cursing loudly near young children.After the teen tried to punch the officer,he called for backup and was able to get the girl handcuffed with the help of another officer.The girl was shocked one time with the taser after she continued to struggle police said.

Proponents say the 50,000 volt stun gun saves lives and injuries by stopping incidents from escalating to deadly force.Opponents say the device needs to be studied more,can be misused and mayhave led to numerous deaths.


TSE SPIN: IF IM A RESIDENT OF GWINNET COUNTY THIS INCIDENT SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME ON MANY LEVELS.FIRST OF ALL.TWO GROWN MEN,TRAINED OFFICERS HAVE TO TASE A HANDCUFFED 14 YEAR OLD GIRL?WHAT ARE THEY GONNA DO WHEN THEY FACE A REAL LIFE BADGUY,THEY CANT EVEN HANDLE HANNAH MONTANNA!IM SURE THAT MAKES THE GWINNET COUNTY CITIZENS FEEL REALLY PROTECTED FROM THOSE DANGEROUS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS.THEN IT SCARES ME THAT THEY DONT CLASSIFY SHOCKING PEOPLE WITH 50,OOO VOLTS AS USING DEADLY FORCE!DO U HAVE TO ACTUALLY START TO SMELL LIKE BARBECUE BEFORE THEY CONSIDER IT TO BE DEADLY!AND THIRD,ARE KIDS SO FAR OUT OF CONTROLL THESE DAYS THAT ADULTS ARE RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS OTHER THEN ELECTRICITY?THEN AGAIN I WOULDNT KNOW FIRST HAND,BECAUSE I HAVE NO KIDS.WICH MY GOOD FRIEND,AND HIGHSCHOOL TEACHER FRIEND POINTED OUT TO ME AS I RELAYED TO HER THIS STORY."SO UR TELLING ME,YOU WOULDNT HAVE A PROBLEM IF ALL TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS WRE ARMED WITH TASERS TO USE ON UNRULY KIDS AT THEIR DISCREATION?"SHE DIDNT ANSWER ME,BUT SHE JUST SAT THERE AND SMILED WITH AEVIL GLEAM IN HER EYES. IF YOU DONT AGREE WITH MY POST,YOUR UNAMERICAN AND WANT THE TERRORISTS TO WIN!

PEACE AND LOVE FROM THE SPINNING EARTH

Monday, November 5, 2007

NEWS AND NOTES

USA TODAY columnist nanci hellmich writes that a study done by the AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH AND THE WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND over a 5 year span states that excess body fat increases the risk of cancer of the colon,kidney,pancreas,esophagus,and uterus as well as post-menopausal breast cancer.

The report in its entirety can be found at http://www.dietandcancerreport.org/ The report also warns about the high consumption of processed meat,red meat,and alcohol consumption..


TSE "SPIN" WHY DONT DOCTORS JUST COME FLAT OUT AND SAY ANYTHING THAT TASTES GOOD CAUSES CANCER AND GET IT OVER WITH!PRETTY SOON IM LOOKING FOR THEM TO COME OUT WITH A STUDY THAT LINKS OXYGEN TO CANCER!EVRYBODY ON EARTH KNOWS BY NOW THAT EXCESS BLUBBER IS NOT GOOD!TO LINK CANCER TO FAT IS A TAD LAZY TO ME!ITS LIKE THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY HAS DECIDED TO BLAME ANY AILMENT UNDER THE SUN TO BEING FAT!BUT YOU KNOW WHAT PEOPLE OF EARTH I SAY TO HELL WITH ALL THESE STUDIES!LIVE YOUR LIFE AND ENJOY WHAT YOU ENJOY!EVERYTHING IS PREDESTINED ANYWAY SO EAT A HAMBURGER FOR CRYING OUT LOUD AND DRINK ONE OR TWO OR TWENTY BEERS IF YOU WANT TO!YOU MIGHT PAY A PRICE FOR LIVING THE WAY U WANT BUT HELL AT LEAST YOU HAD FUN!KIDS DISREGARD EVERYTHING I JUST WROTE!WE AT THE SPINNING EARTH WANT PEOPLE TO WAKE UP EVERYDAY AND ENJOY THE GIFT OF BEING ALIVE AS MUCH AS U CAN!THERES PLENTY TO WORRY ABOUT ON PLANET EARTH.ALWAYS HAS BEEN.BUT THERE IS A LOT TOBE THANKFUL FOR TOO,LIKE A BIG 'OL SLOPPY CHEESEBURGER AND A SWEATY,COLD BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL TOWASH IT DOWN!IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY POST YOUR UN-AMERICAN AND WANT THE TERRORITS TO WIN!UNTIL NEXT TIME......PEACE AND LOVE FROM THE SPINNING EARTH