15
September

Week 2- NFL-Week 2-Beer Battle

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kuka nut vs   rubaes

 

Week 2 of the beer wars was much more entertaining then the actual games especially if you’re a NY football fan. Rubaeus started with a decisive edge in the first sip because I love Raspberries but wasn’t able to hold the lead as a fumble with the flavor  of Raspberries wasn’t able to hold the strength against Kuka’s Banana Nut. It appeared that Rubaeaus would come back like a Jet in the end but a strange time out halted their advance leaving Kuka to another decisive victory. It appears that dark nut flavor might be to tough to crack.  Yet will Shake Chocolate Porter’s bye this week give them the rest they need to hand Kuka  Nut’s it first defeat or will they just be another nut that Kuka will crush?

NEXT WEEK- Kuka Banana Nut vs Shake Chocolate Porter.

14
September

Can evil reside in an object?

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evil mirro

Can an ordinary household item possess an evil force. That is the question many horror  movies ask whether it’s “Oculus” that explores an evil mirror to “Amityville Horror”  where an entire house is possessed. We have even seen an innocent doll  possess an evil spirits (The Last Exorcist).  This is a haunting question to those in the antique business who are either selling a beautiful item that has survived or an evil object that has killed.  I’m not sure if this has been used in a criminal defense case but if not I’m sure someone will come up with it sooner rather then later. The truth is we may never fully know unless we become or witness such evil in our own lives.    Yet those with true faith fear not because there is a greater force of good above any evil.  To conclude if an object makes you feel uncomfortable throw it out and buy something new that would kill many a horror script but at least you’ll be happier

13
September

Another Movie I should have watched earlier.

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dead poet society

I know I should have watched this movie years ago but a movie about a bunch of young men in prep school studying poetry really didn’t appeal as interesting as the latest horror or action movie and at times I felt my initial view was right with many a slow scene. Yet just like a good bottle of Scotch “The Dead Poet’s Society” grows on you and leaves you with a lingering warm feeling.

For it is not just about Poetry (although it makes me want to take a class or two) but the art of teaching and love of learning.  We sometimes relegate teaching to the black and white caulk board where there are so many wonderful colors that we can explore instead.  “The Dead Poet’s Society” also touched on true happiness that occurs not only through the paycheck you receive but the love of the work you perform.  I understand that “The Dead Poet Society” is an old dead movie to many but it’s message lives within my heart and soul.

09
September

Smart & Different?

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ann coulter     pete dominick

Recently I was observing several radio shows and it was amazing how the host thought all his guests were brilliant yet shared his philosophy. It didn’t matter if the host was on the left or right all of their brilliant guests supported their philosophy. The truth we always find some brilliant person that supports our argument but can we truly except the brilliance of those that don’t?  This becomes extremely difficult to do when your positions are truly held in your heart as well as your head,  for the heart leads the mind to find others stupid.  Your challenge should you accept it is to find the brilliance in those who are different then you and be willing to openly state that fact.

04
September

Are you really ready for some football?

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I usually look forward to football season and the escape it brings to my life but I’m not sure this year?  I understand they’ll be some great hits and misses but is that truly how I want to spend 3 hours of my Sundays? Is it so important for me to watch the latest greatest advertisement or could I utilize that time more efficiently? What about the effect the game(s) will have on my relationship with others? … Come to think about a few hours of brain freeze won’t kill anyone (I hope). Bring on the game !

 

watching football    football tackle

 

Did you see that hit!

03
September

Leadership and “The Enders Game”

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The Enders Game

“The Ender’s Game” may not be the best movie of the year (it isn’t) but it might be the best movie that provides you with examples of true leadership.  Here are just a few examples demonstrated (below).

(1) When dealing with an authoritarian leader always give them a chance to save face.

(2) Let others take credit for your work(s) as long as that work gets done.

(3) Actively listen to your subordinates but don’t be afraid to stand alone when that must occur.

(4) Challenge those in power but utilize their rules of conduct during such a  challenge.

(5) Be willing to lose it all for something more important.

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