Category: misc

Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) could learn a lot from Westboro Baptist

This week Austin radio host Alex Jones was asked to appear as a guest on Pierce Morgan’s show to discuss gun control.

The whole seven minute clip that’s been shared online is nothing but Jones yelling at Morgan.

Sadly (while I disagree with the majority of their tactics elsewhere), I think Jones could learn a thing or two from the members of Westboro Baptist who appeared recently on Russell Brand’s TV show. They disagreed for sure – but at least they had a predominately civil discussion.

Have you seen other examples of civil disagreements on TV?

All 50 states in alphabetical order

Because you never know when you might need them…

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

And don’t forget Washington D.C. 🙂

UMHB vs Mount Union II

It’s been a few years since UMHB took on Mount Union in the NCAA DIII Championship Tournament.

I was there for the first and only meeting, December 2004.

It was a nail biter all the way to the end.

But who can forget this?

TOUCHDOWN
Walter Sharp grabs a game winning touchdown against Mount Union in 2004. Photo by Jonathan Blundell

With 48-seconds remaining in the game, Josh Welch connected with Walter Sharp in the endzone on a 24 yard pass, putting the Crusaders into the lead and ultimately a 38-35 win.

With the win, the Crusaders went on to lose the next week against Linfield in their first DIII Championship game the following week.

As it stands, UMHB leads against Wesley in the 4th quarter, 25-20. The winner of the game will go on to play Mount Union next week in the semi-finals.

UPDATE: UMHB takes the win – 32-20.

Rainbows and Rangers

I now remember why I never completed a full 365-day photo challenge.

It’s HARD.

Unless you carry your camera with you 24/7 and or set out a deliberate time each day to shoot photos, it just ain’t gonna happen. (It’s also probably why I mainly shoot on my iPhone and Instagram now.)

Both things I captured this week were at a decent distance. The first, a rainbow I saw on the way to dinner Tuesday night.

The next, Reunion Tower here in Dallas was lit up in support of the Texas Rangers who have a big Wild Card Playoff game tonight.
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The week in review 9/26/12 – 9/30/12

Catching up on some photos from this week.

Discovered my lens definitely doesn’t do macro very well (didn’t really expect it to). Tried getting some closeups of some coins – no luck.

Enjoyed seeing Derek Webb at the Prophet Bar in Deep Ellum. Left my camera in the car during the show – decided I’d rather sit and enjoy the show than worry about photos.

Grabbed a few shots near my car on the way out and really wished I had my tripod.

Friday the rains came and as of Sunday afternoon, we’re still getting sprinkles here and there.

And Sunday morning – I got a kick out of watching HDiddy’s feet tapping to the music of Shaun Groves.