Robert Goulet, `Camelot' Star, Dapper Singer, Dead at Age 73
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Goulet, the singer whose rich baritone voice and classic tall, dark, dashing good looks made him a star on stage and television, has died. He was 73.
Goulet suffered from a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and fatal condition. He was being treated at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and was awaiting a lung transplant when he died yesterday, the Associated Press reported.
Waiting for a lung??? I hate waiting in line for a smoothie, so waiting for a lung would probably send me on a murderous rampage...that is if I could breathe without a tube down my throat. As a tribute to the late, great Robert Goulet, I'm attaching a video of Will Ferrell perfectly capturing the ultimate essence of Mr. Goulet. Moment of silence..............Done. (Disclaimer - this video may contain language that is considered offensive, but understand that Mr. Ferrell is in character and should not be considered racist. It is unconfirmed whether or not Mr. Goulet was racist, but he's dead now, so who cares.)
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
What Came First - The Millionaire Or The Pothead?
I don't mind people who smoke weed. I don't mind people who do coke, crack, LSD, heroin or any other type of drug. I really could care less, because it's not my life their fucking up. I hate pot, but I don't hate the pot smoker. I believe that using pot moderately is a lot safer than booze. You hear about drunk driving accidents everyday, but how often do you here about stoned driving accidents? You don't, why??? Because stoners want to sit at home and just smoke weed.
Which brings me to my point. How many really successful people in this world are hardcore potheads? Picture the CEO of the company you work for. Do you picture him getting out of work, getting into his Mercedes and lighting a bowl up for the drive home? One of the best quotes I've ever heard in reference to potheads is, "They don't call it dope for nothing." Think of every stoner movie produced over the last 40 years...Hilarious! They're hilarious because we see one or two dopes trying to get themselves out of silly situations, with magically characters, with the resolve being that they found their car or made it to a hamburger joint. The conclusion is never, "Chaz works his way up the corporate ladder to make VP and still has time to smoke an ounce with his beautiful wife and kids."
According to ONDCP, "effects of marijuana use include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, increased heart rate, and anxiety". "Distorted perception"...hmmm, doesn't it seem hard to be successful in life when your reality is "distorted". If you were investing money with a broker, would you use a broker who you know smoked crazy weed or the one who is completely sober? Again, I could give two shits if anyone smokes weed. I believe we have one shot at life, so might as well live it how you see fit. Some of my best friends love the stuff, but they have always been respectful of my family. My life, my goals, my success is all based within the happiness of my family, and it's really frustrating when my dreams get compromised by other people's "distorted perception". I don't know or care how much a bag of weed costs, but I know it shouldn't be worth more than the people you truly love.
Which brings me to my point. How many really successful people in this world are hardcore potheads? Picture the CEO of the company you work for. Do you picture him getting out of work, getting into his Mercedes and lighting a bowl up for the drive home? One of the best quotes I've ever heard in reference to potheads is, "They don't call it dope for nothing." Think of every stoner movie produced over the last 40 years...Hilarious! They're hilarious because we see one or two dopes trying to get themselves out of silly situations, with magically characters, with the resolve being that they found their car or made it to a hamburger joint. The conclusion is never, "Chaz works his way up the corporate ladder to make VP and still has time to smoke an ounce with his beautiful wife and kids."
According to ONDCP, "effects of marijuana use include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, increased heart rate, and anxiety". "Distorted perception"...hmmm, doesn't it seem hard to be successful in life when your reality is "distorted". If you were investing money with a broker, would you use a broker who you know smoked crazy weed or the one who is completely sober? Again, I could give two shits if anyone smokes weed. I believe we have one shot at life, so might as well live it how you see fit. Some of my best friends love the stuff, but they have always been respectful of my family. My life, my goals, my success is all based within the happiness of my family, and it's really frustrating when my dreams get compromised by other people's "distorted perception". I don't know or care how much a bag of weed costs, but I know it shouldn't be worth more than the people you truly love.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Baby G Wants Her MTV!
Godsmack To Film New Video This Weekend
posted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:54:14 AM by Diamond Oz.
GODSMACK will film a video for its cover version of LED ZEPPELIN's "Good Times, Bad Times" on Saturday, October 20 on the corner of Milk Street and Oliver Street in Boston's financial district beginning at 11:00 a.m. The newly recorded song will appear on GODSMACK's upcoming greatest-hits collection, "Good Times, Bad Times - 10 Years of Godsmack", which is due on November 20.
Does MTV even show music videos anymore? It would have been cool to know about this BEFORE The Mrs, Baby G and I stumbled into the video shoot. We thought we were being money-savvy by parking by my office, paying a meter $2.00 and walking to the annual "Camp Sunshine - Pumpkin Festival" held in City Hall Plaza. What's funny is that we were completely oblivious to the closed streets, cameras, big stage and crowd of leather-wearing, tattoo-clad headbangers until we were literally in the middle of it all. We must have been sooo oblivious that we achieved invisibility, because why else would security let two obvious domestic suburbans with a big stroller just waltz into their video shoot? I'm going to start calling these instances "The Baby G Factor", because for some reason she has a knack for getting in front of a camera. She been on Fox 25 news about 6 times, boston.com three times, and I think she found her way into one of Peyton Manning's cell phone commercials when we weren't looking. The academic scholarship to Harvard can wait...Hollywood here we come!!!
posted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:54:14 AM by Diamond Oz.
GODSMACK will film a video for its cover version of LED ZEPPELIN's "Good Times, Bad Times" on Saturday, October 20 on the corner of Milk Street and Oliver Street in Boston's financial district beginning at 11:00 a.m. The newly recorded song will appear on GODSMACK's upcoming greatest-hits collection, "Good Times, Bad Times - 10 Years of Godsmack", which is due on November 20.
Does MTV even show music videos anymore? It would have been cool to know about this BEFORE The Mrs, Baby G and I stumbled into the video shoot. We thought we were being money-savvy by parking by my office, paying a meter $2.00 and walking to the annual "Camp Sunshine - Pumpkin Festival" held in City Hall Plaza. What's funny is that we were completely oblivious to the closed streets, cameras, big stage and crowd of leather-wearing, tattoo-clad headbangers until we were literally in the middle of it all. We must have been sooo oblivious that we achieved invisibility, because why else would security let two obvious domestic suburbans with a big stroller just waltz into their video shoot? I'm going to start calling these instances "The Baby G Factor", because for some reason she has a knack for getting in front of a camera. She been on Fox 25 news about 6 times, boston.com three times, and I think she found her way into one of Peyton Manning's cell phone commercials when we weren't looking. The academic scholarship to Harvard can wait...Hollywood here we come!!!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Happy Birthday - Van Damme Is 47!!!
Can you believe the "Muscles from Brussles" is actually 47? It seems like just yesterday I used to watch "Bloodsport" over, and over, and over again on TNT. I know it's only Thursday, but in celebration of this VERY special occasion...
IT'S ALMOST VAN DAMME FRIDAY!!!
You can't believe your eyes, but it's really ALMOST VAN DAMME FRIDAY!
Don't be afraid to cut a little rug, because it's ALMOST VAN DAMME FRIDAY!
Not excited about VAN DAMME FRIDAY? Well, the muscles from Brussels has a little something for YOU!
IT'S ALMOST VAN DAMME FRIDAY!!!
You can't believe your eyes, but it's really ALMOST VAN DAMME FRIDAY!
Don't be afraid to cut a little rug, because it's ALMOST VAN DAMME FRIDAY!
Not excited about VAN DAMME FRIDAY? Well, the muscles from Brussels has a little something for YOU!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Weekend Recap - Anniversary/Columbus Day
First off, I'd like to thank "The Mrs." for putting up with my shenanigans for the last 5 years. Although she proved Saturday night that she still can be as weird as ever, she can at least use the excuse of being drunk. I, on the other hand, am just strange 24/7 - if you could actually see what goes through my head, I'd break records for most restraining orders.
I'd also like to thank our friends who were able to share our anniversary dinner at El Sarape's with us. You all must truly be great friends for knowingly ingesting food that is GUARANTEED to give you "The Trots" for about 3 days. Here are some memorable moments from this past weekend (including the day-off I took on Friday).
1) Even though it was "The Mrs." and I's 5-year wedding anniversary, we only saw each other for a total of 4 hours over the course of 3 days.
2) Despite being with Baby G for 72 hours, she didn't take one dump...she saved them for "Nanny"!
3) Red Sox crush The Indians in Game 1 of the ALCS...and Auntie Rach crushes all opponents in Wii Bowling.
5) Being restrained from beating up an old geezer complaining that I got in between him and his "Helen's" pizza.
6) Completely enjoying the very loud, 12-person conversation regarding the $25 prize per each severed coyote head while inhaling a mountain of authentic Mexican food.
7) Lil-sis Batesy disappearing, only to be discovered blacked-out in the bathroom, ONLY to be uncomfortably transported through a crowd of "Usual Suspects".
8) "The Mrs." drunken foresight to KNOW the Red Sox game wasn't worth watching, and we were better off watching her "Get Fittercize" in the living room.
9) Trying to show "Drunkle" what Sunday's and domestic living is all about...and having to listen about life in Waco, TX.
10) A 12-pack of Twisted Tea cans and plenty of this:
Thursday, October 4, 2007
NY Giants Linebacker Injured How?
After bumping into reporter, Giants linebacker Blackburn injures ear
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn nearly ruptured his ear drum Sunday after New York's victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The mishap occurred when a reporter bumped into Blackburn in a crowded postgame locker room when when he was cleaning his ear with a cotton swab. Blackburn dropped to the floor and said he lost hearing in the ear which then started to bleed.
It's not hard to figure out why this stiff went undrafted when reporters are taking him out. How far did this guy have the Q-Tip in his ear prior to getting bumped? He must have been digging for buried treasure or something. I blame Tom Coughlin! Not only does he fail as a coach, he can't even teach his players proper personal hygiene.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Ocho Stinko!!!
Let me start by saying, I Hate Monday Night Football! The only reason why I ever watch it is because the Patriots are playing. Even when the Patriots are playing on Monday nights, I secretly hope for a first-half blowout just so I can go to bed at 10:00.
For some reason last night, I thought the Bengals were going to come back somehow. Leading up to the game, all the sports writers were kissing some Bengals' Offense ass. I think I heard the word "shootout" two thousand times. Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson, TJ Whose-Your-Momma were putting up crazy stats, so of course the Bengals could strike at any time...OH, the final score??? 34-13 Patriots. Apparently, there are a couple good players on the Patriot Defense who didn't want to see an offensive shootout - they wanted a defensive massacre. I guess we should have known when the biggest mouth in the NFL (Johnson) doesn't make a peep before the game.
In conclusion, I'm excited the Patriots won, I'm exhausted from lack of sleep, and the BC Eagles could probably beat the Bengals right now. Note to Marvin Lewis - next time you go to a gunfight, bring more than a swiss army knife.
For some reason last night, I thought the Bengals were going to come back somehow. Leading up to the game, all the sports writers were kissing some Bengals' Offense ass. I think I heard the word "shootout" two thousand times. Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson, TJ Whose-Your-Momma were putting up crazy stats, so of course the Bengals could strike at any time...OH, the final score??? 34-13 Patriots. Apparently, there are a couple good players on the Patriot Defense who didn't want to see an offensive shootout - they wanted a defensive massacre. I guess we should have known when the biggest mouth in the NFL (Johnson) doesn't make a peep before the game.
In conclusion, I'm excited the Patriots won, I'm exhausted from lack of sleep, and the BC Eagles could probably beat the Bengals right now. Note to Marvin Lewis - next time you go to a gunfight, bring more than a swiss army knife.
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