Ninth.

Halfway There

7:30 BC vs. High School

10:30 Trinity

Blind Melon, closet Catholics?

Check out this jam out from School House Rocks featuring my favorite band, Blind Melon. Although best known for the singer's drug induced performances, this song makes a few hidden references to Catholicism... if you want to stretch it. In reality, it's just a bunch of hippie druggies playing a children's song from the 70s.

Hate Week

Join us along with Dawgs and B Street as we celebrate hate week. The oldest rivalry in the state resumes on Saturday and the Cadets look to be the favorite.  This matchup used to be the main event in all of Southeast Georgia and the Coastal Empire.  Thanks to federally-mandated busing in the 1970's, it now means nothing.  The bright side:  we get to hear SHS's band during all 48 minutes of play.

A Real Jobs Plan for the US

So supposedly the President is going to give another big "jobs speech" tonight, emphasizing the need for businesses to create employment for people so that the economy won't be so bad three years into his term. Obviously this is a ploy to keep voters reminded that the White House remains intensely "focused" on the economy and how bad it remains, that he feels people's pain, and that he wants to do all he can to salvage re-election in 14 months.

This near-sighted focus on "jobs" at any cost is misplaced (and, let's be fair, some in the GOP are just as guilty:  "jobs, jobs, jobs" has been the rallying cry for both parties during the past year).  The fact is that jobs are the means, not the ends, of economic activity.  The goal of the capitalistic economy is to produce goods and services that people can use, not just to feel good because you have "somewhere to go" for 8 hours per day.

A prime example:  many on the left like to claim that World War II "got us out" of the Great Depression.  And if you looked only at GDP and the unemployment statistics, that's true.  The problem, however, is that GDP and unemployment are macroeconomic figures invented by Keynsians that don't tell the whole story.  So while it's true that spending rose and lots of jobs were created after Pearl Harbor, all the jobs and spending were on tanks, bullets, and battleships.  We can't eat any of those things.  We can't use them for anything that makes our lives easier.  They don't make us any better off than we were before, and with all of the brutal rationing rules that were imposed on families and the private sector because of the war effort, I would even argue the economy was worse off during the war, not better.  Keynsian stats don't capture this though; they simply confirm their own bias towards government spending.  I like the line from the recent Hayek-Keynes video, where Hayek claims we could easily solve unemployment tomorrow by drafting everybody into the army or the peace corpse, but that we'd also starve to death because there would be no food.       

The truth is that the US has steadily gotten wealthier over the past 200 years by producing more stuff with less jobs, not more.  So the goal of public policy should be to allow for the creation of productive, private sector jobs that create more value than what they cost.  Taxing consumption instead of investment and income would be a start.  Reforming entitlements and reducing public sector spending would boost private sector spending.  With youth unemployment near all-time highs, lowering the minimum wage would finally help teens and college kids get their feet in the door.  Stopping the printing presses and ending quantitative easing programs would end inflation, allow interest rates rise to where they ought to be, and encourage true savings and investment in the economy.

Unfortunately we won't hear anything remotely resembling these proposals tonight.  Instead it will just be more federal spending, more temporary quick-fixes and suspensions, exemptions, write-offs provisions, and other tax code tweaks that in no way incentivize long-term planning and growth or inspire confidence for businesses, more tax cuts for people that don't even really pay taxes in the first place so that they will go out and hopefully consume more stuff, etc.  If Obama will not come to his senses, it is incumbent on the GOP to fill the void.  Romney and Perry talk a good game but I'm still not convinced either truly gets it.

The Moment

It is part of the human experience to be forced to endure hardships. Occasionally, a society will encounter one such common event that is powerful enough to change our entire outlook on the world. It is how we choose to remember these events, and the lessons that we learn from them, that ultimately define not only the experience itself, but ourselves as a people. This weekend, most of us will reflect on the events of 9/11/01.

We will undoubtedly be bombarded by television coverage that will touch a nerve deep within all of us. The old saying claims that time heals all wounds, but the vast range of emotions experienced by most Americans in September of 2001 have made it such that a short decade of reflection is not enough.

Many will grieve the thousands of lives lost on that morning. Others will ponder their own mortality. Some will re-hash the anger, pain, and frustration they felt that day, while still others will focus positively on the patriotic fervor that began on 9/12/01.

While individuals will focus on different aspects of the events of that dark day, every single one of us will relive The Moment…that instant that we realized the depth of what was happening…The Moment that we lost our (relative) innocence as a society…The Moment that we lost our naivety …The Moment that drastically altered the course of world events for the foreseeable decades.

So, what is the legacy of 9/11? Is it that loss of innocence which will define it? Perhaps the individual lives lost? Or is it the policy decisions and wars that have followed?

When I think about the legacy of the worst day in American history, I think about the passengers of Flight 93, who were essentially forced into a suicide mission to save lives on the ground. I think of the Ports Authority workers and firemen who ran up the stairs of the World Trade Center into a hopeless inferno in order to help their fellow man. I think about the men who worked tirelessly at Ground Zero for months, many of whom are now suffering through cancer from the exposure to toxic fumes. I think about the firemen, new and old, who still pause for a moment to reflect on photos in makeshift memorials in firehouses throughout New York City, and then jump on their rig and speed off into harm’s way. I think about my countless friends that have enlisted and served in the Armed Forces, knowing full well the inevitable sacrifices and dangers of their service. I think of all of those who have served, and continue to serve, honorably. I think of God, and then thank Him for the heroes of that day, and those that have emerged as heroes since.

I think of the way that we banded together as one people, united in a cause, and I see that as hope for the future of what truly is “The Last, Best Hope of Mankind”: the United States of America. We suffer hardships, we make mistakes, and there are times when we find ourselves in such a state of disunion over political issues that we wonder if the American Dream is fading into the annals of history. But, when circumstances are at their worst, that which makes America so great is at its best: the intrinsic goodness in each of us, regardless of race, sex, or political affiliation. In fact, the very attacks conjured up and perpetrated to weaken the American resolve serve only to strengthen it, and no bombs or terrorists will ever weaken that steel.

This weekend, expect political posturing and retrospective finger-pointing to devour some portion of the dialogue, but remember the true legacy of September 11th, 2001:
When we were presented with The Moment, we made it Our Moment!

Ridiculous Baby Names

I'll have to congratulate Snuffy and TC on giving thier sons normal names.
The local "Southern" trend aims to give children aristocratic last names for first names, to bolster the child's air of importance in this "hey-look-at-my-son-isn't-he-great!" era.

Such ridiculousness includes names as "Jackson or Jaxson, Brayden, Anderson, Cooper, Sutton, Madison, Graydon, Talmadge, Finley, Bay, etc." The list goes on. My favorite excuse for the ridiculous name from new mom is "I thought it was cute!"

But, this "Southern" trend isn't near as bad as in Hollywood. I thought this FoxNews piece was pretty funny.

The Quotable Curley

"When they first came out, I thougt 'Holy Cow'..."

Triple Play X 2

Football!!!

Woooooooooooo!!!!!

Are You In or Out?

I know you want this sticker.
But the only way to get it is to pay your dues.
http://www.benedictinealumni.com/

Look out, Ellen! Look out, Rosie!

America has a new favorite lesbian.

Monday Mugshots

Everyone hates Mondays, but at least you can say your week is off to a better start than theirs.









Happy Monday!

A New Era

A newly-energized BC faithful watch as Britt consoles/congratulates his squad following the 17-14 overtime loss to Blessed Trinity.

After last night, a lot to be optimistic about in both weeks and years ahead. 

BCTV

With all the hoopla surrounding the Longhorn Network, I think it's time for Br. Tim to lead the charge to create a subscription-based BCTV network.

The main content would, of course, be live athletic events. Other content could include:

• Other live events, such as Commissioning, Pep Rallies, Gannam Day, RFI, Ring Day, St. Patrick's Day, Senior Review, Graduation, etc.
• "The World According to Walsh" - a reality show featuring Coach Walsh.
• "Mrs. Youngblood's Storytime" - a children's show that features Mrs. Youngblood reading classic American literature.
• "The Cadre" - a sitcom based on the wacky antics of the JROTC Cadre.
• "Osorio is On" - a late-night talk show hosted by MSG Osorio.
• "BC and Friends" - a morning roundtable discussion of the day's top stories, featuring Coach Cannon, Coach Yeckley, Coach Curley and Chief Carl.
• "BC Blood" - a fictional vampire show portraying the monks as real-life vampires.

Fifteen Years Ago

Hold On!

I'm sending this message to all of the members of The Devil Wears Prado.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi9w_aaF34U&feature=youtube_gdata_player

We've got to beat Pinkie Masters! Hold on for one more day!

Gameday!

Well, actually it's Scrimmage Day. The Cadets will take on Calvary at 7:30 at M.C. Anderson Field, aka the Cracker Box. BC "won" last year's scrimmage 14-13.

Pregame Tailgate party at Leonard's house, which is two blocks away from the stadium.

BC vs. Calvary Scrimmage Haiku
Pregame at Leonard's
Catholics versus Crackers
Postgame at the Knights'

I will leave you with a few images that come to mind when I think of Calvary...

Britain:  a modern-day case study of what happens when you don't have a Second Amendment.

And congrats to TC Madison, by the way, who had a kid yesterday.

Hope and Change!

An Open Letter To Our Government

U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded for First Time.

To: President Obama

Cc: Senate, House of Representatives

Dear Sirs and Madams,

Good job, turds.  After months of wrangling over the debt ceiling, you finally got a deal done to raise it one more time.  Give yourself a pat of on the back for actually getting some sort of work done....

Now you might be saying, "But wait a minute!  They lowered our credit rating anyway!  No fair!".  I realize that as government officials, your concept of fair is juvenile at best but I assure you, this is totally fair.  This same thing happens to consumers all the time: you get some credit cards, max them out, and your credit score goes down.  It's maddening to think that our government can manage its finances no better than a 19 year old sorority girl.

So, think of this credit downgrade as the big talk with Dad.  You're in deep shit.  How are you going to fix this?  What can you even do at this point?

Enjoy your weekend, asswipes.  I wouldn't want to be strolling into your jobs on Monday.

Best regards,

Joe

"Take your pinko commie hands off my nuts!"

The battle rages on in the Great State of South Carolina, over whether freedom loving citizens can proudly dangle oversized truck nuts in front of innocent bystanders.

"Freeeedddooommm!"

Drive ol' High School off the sod...

Turn Back the Clock

It must be BC Weekend at the SMN, as they have published back-to-back articles that showcase what makes BC special. They still can't get the name of the school correct, but we are making progress.

Caption Contest

David Greene was the guest speaker at the inaugural Vic Mell/Jim Walsh Sports Banquet last night.

In the comments section, provide a caption for the picture above. The winner, as judged by me, will receive a BC t-shirt.

Cadets March North

This and That

- The Debt Ceiling: the GOP is on a roll and should keep up the fight. Insiders claim they are conceding the political center to Obama, virtually guaranteeing him re-election. This may be true, but the long-term trend remains on our side, and sticking to our guns only helps accelerate the process. From Forbes.com:

Obama is not the new FDR, but the new Gorbachev. Beneath the tattered, fading banner of reactionary liberalism, Obama struggles to sustain a doomed system. Democrats’ dependency agenda — swelling the ranks of government employees, multiplying government-subsidized industries, enveloping ever-more individuals in the entitlement culture — is buckling under an intractable contradiction: It is incompatible with economic growth sufficient to create enough wealth to feed the multiplying tax eaters.

- You will likewise continue to hear talks this week about how our politicians are acting childish (and this charge will almost always be directed towards Republicans, never the other guys) and how Washington is now fundamentally "broken." Again, if "childish" or "broken" means "having a serious discussion for the first time in 16 years about the role of the federal government and how much money it spends", then broken government is clearly the way to go. My only regret is that we didn't have broken government during Bush's 8 years and Obama's first two. If that were the case we'd probably be running huge surpluses right now.

- Prices everywhere are going up. Gas, Chipotle, McDonald's, Miller Lite's at Churchills (now $5), Hilliard's, rent. Even Netflix. "Mainstream", "respected", and "reasonable" economists (i.e., those in bed with the administration) will blame the inflation on things like "rising demand" or "higher fuel costs", but those of us who aren't on CNN's or the DNC's payroll understand the true cause of rising prices: an increase in the money supply.

When unemployment's at 9% and prices are increasing, you have the same problem Jimmy Carter couldn't solve or explain away. Keynsian pump-priming, stimulus quick-fixes, and endless deficit spending don't lead to prosperity, but only to more dollars chasing the same amount of goods. Believe it or not, printing more pieces of paper with dead presidents on them doesn't create additional resources for the economy, nor expand its productive capacity.

Anyway, that's it. I don't really have a good way to conclude this post, so I'm ending it here. Oh yea, and we need Rick Perry to run for president.

There's a new Bishop in town, and his name is Hartmayer.

New Bishop named to lead Savannah diocese.

Two good things about Bishop-Elect Hartmayer:
1. He spent over a decade in Catholic high school administration. Savnnah's Catholic school system, or lack thereof, needs a boost.
2. He claims 3/4 Irish ancestry.

His work in parishes with large immigrant populations is also an asset that should benefit our Diocese.

8 MORE MONTHS!

Moocher Stampede!!

This was the scene yesterday in Dallas for people signing up for government "assistance"

The definition of insanity (each word represents a different link).

Maybe it's time to try something different.

What I Learned During the Weekend of July 4th, 2011

-There are women who get paid to go around and get lots of pap smears by students.

-According to the Final Destination-ish picture, I am next to die from the B3 Homeroom.

-There are no more Saturday detentions.

-Will and TC are egomaniacal baby namers.

-Picky Patrick Holland has a lady caller in Atlanta.

Blasts From the Past

Courtesy of Brooks.

Commissioning.  Sept 23, 2000.

BC down 7-6 against Camden County with 2 minutes left.  Sept. 29, 2000.

Mark the Calendars Now

September 16th, 2011: BC plays Savannah High in Grayson Stadium for the first time in 52 years.

Not sure what's prompted the city to do this but we should all be very thankful for the decision. Grayson's capacity isn't near what it used to be; that plus all of the hype and nostalgia could make this a sellout crowd.

Georgia doesn't play anybody important the next day so there is no reason for a BC alum to miss this game (other than not being able to find a ticket).

Good things are happening.

Round Two: Keynes vs. Hayek

Very good stuff.

Emperor Rick

Hopefully we all remember what happened the last time a German had this much power.  Unnerving parallels between the scene at Bourbon Street Saturday night and the Nuremberg rallies of the 1930's.  Between 10pm-11pm a state of emergency was declared.   

 

Report from Out West

Arvind Raman (Wed, Jun 8 9:20pm): One thing about being out of the south with girls. I honestly have had more girls checking me out here and its all cultures. What im saying is that I can

Arvind Raman (Wed, Jun 8 9:21pm): continue being me, and still have enough casual encounters. Presently im not hooking up with women but your chances out here are easier. Fyi

Arvind Raman (Wed, Jun 8 9:22pm): u can ask my parents, the asian realtor hit on me infront of her asian husband. The moment was f****ing awesome.

Leonard Wedding

Fellow BMBS contributor, Michael, will become the second Leonard brother to tie the knot this weekend. The irony is that Michael, a GT grad and diehard Yellow Jacket fan, will be getting married at the UGA Catholic Center. Also, when I referred to Michael as a "BMBS contributor" I really meant "BMBS member" since only Pat and I contribute anything these days.

Another One Bites the Dust

Congrats to our good friend, Ryan, and his lovely bride-to-be!

Ric Starr

Friend of the blog, Rick Schwarz (aka Ric Starr) makes his television debut tonight on the series premier of Franklin & Bash at 9PM on TNT. We wish Rick all the best in his Hollywood career!

June

- Obama: Politically vulnerable but will still be re-elected as it stands today. The Republicans simply don't have a candidate. If they did, they've have a decent shot.

- Braves: I have not bet on a Braves game in a while so I have no idea what's going on. Sorry.

- TV: Mad Men has been delayed and won't air until next Spring at the earliest. The final season of Friday Night Lights is all that's left.

- Weddings: Charlie Webber is getting married this coming weekend. The wedding is Baptist but sources have confirmed there will be liquor.

- BC: Will face Blessed Trinity in Roswell in less than 90 days. While BC doesn't have a prayer, it seems like most everyone is impressed with Britt at this point. A 5-win season would equal success. Finally putting Christian on the schedule for 2012 demonstrates Britt is serious about things; he realizes we at least have to face SCPS if we ever want to eventually reclaim our spot as the city's top program.

Happy Memorial Day

Today, we honor those former Cadets that graduated from Memorial Day School.

New Georgia Tag

Ga. license plates to get makeover

The state is hosting a contest to design the new Georgia license plate. See below for my submission.

Beach Bummed

Say goodbye to the Beach Bum Parade as we know it.

Beach Bum Parade At a Wet Crossroads

10 MORE MONTHS!

Helmet Project

I am not graphically inclined so I can't really help with this, but do we know anyone or anyway we can update the image below? We've had a new badass helmet now for over 2 years, but below is what is still showing up on gasports.com and similar sites.

Prophetic

I noticed that we didn't have an adequate tribute for this momentous occasion. The video above may, or may not, be an accurate depiction of the events of that day.

"May 1st, 2011: the day that Osama bin Laden learned that all of that stuff about the 72 virgins was total hullabaloo." -Jon Scott, Fox News.

AAAAAA

The GHSA voted yesterday to expand from the current 5-class structure to a new 6-class structure beginning with the 2012-13 school year. According to 2010 enrollment figures (which were used in the current classification cycle), here is where local schools will are projected to be placed. Remember, the initial re-classification process won't start until Fall 2011 enrollment numbers are submitted, so this could all change.

6A: Camden, Bradwell

5A: Brunswick, Glynn, Effingham

4A: Jenkins, Windsor, Groves, Johnson, Richmond Hill, South Effingham, Statesboro, Wayne, Ware, Liberty

3A: Beach, Savannah High

2A: BC, Sav. Christian, MCA, Claxton, Metter, Long, Screven

This is a golden opportunity for the public schools to form a solid 4A region, with Beach and SHS playing up.

BC will have some options, depending on what the public schools do. If the public schools continue to ride Camden's coattails up to 6A, I don't think BC will follow. If a Savannah-based 4A region is formed, that could be very appealing. Playing in 2A with SCPS is not a bad option either, considering that looks like it could be a small region and we would have room to schedule a few non-region games.

There is still something to be said, however, about being "above" the Savannah private schools, even if it is only perception. But to the average fan, perception is reality.

On the flip side, having SCPS on the schedule (and possibly Calvary and SCDS as non-region games) would draw huge gates and develop into real rivalries (SHS is now only a rivalry in the historical sense).

It will be very interesting to see what happens...

FINALLY



TC



HAS COME BACK



HOME!

Westboro Baptist Comes to Savannah!

I saw a page on Facebook that posted the Westboro Baptist Church's picket schedule, so I decided to repost here.

Apparently Savannah is rife with sin and these nice folks are coming to save us.

As much as I would enjoy some heated, possibly even violent confrontations with these nut jobs, I don't think it will happen. If I know Savannah, and I think I do, these protests will be met by curious stares from tourists, and complete disregard from locals. I think that sends the strongest message. Savannahians have much more important things to do than take time out of a Sunday to listen to these weirdos.

A Sunday in late May? Everyone will be at Tybee anyhow.

I've posted the schedule below in case anyone is interested. You'll notice they're not stopping by ol' BC.


First Baptist Church in Savannah , GA May 22, 2011 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
WBC to picket First Baptist Church, Savannah, GA. False prophets rule by their own means and the people love to have it so.

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end therof? Jeremiah 5:31

What will you do? You have no excuses when you stand before the Great White Throne. You have paid these false prophets to lie to you in order to justify your sins. If they tell you what you want to hear you think that you can go on sinning day after day with no consequences. There is no forgiveness without repentance. Repentance means STOP your sin! Change your mind and change your conduct.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 2 Timothy 4:3-4.

Obey or Perish!

Savannah Christian Church in Savannah, GA May 22, 2011 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
WBC to picket the Savannah Christian Church. The Lord your God has sent you a strong delusion that you would believe the lies that your so-called preachers tell you. You lap up the fables of God loves everyone and it's ok to be gay because you have no standing to dispute them. They make you feel good and allow you to think that your sins are by far better than the next guy so no reason to put them away and obey.

Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face. Deuteronomy 7:9-10

You have turned from serving the Lord to serving idols of every kind (think Easter bunnies and american flags.) Your destruction is imminent! Obey or Perish!

Savannah Christian Church in Savannah, GA May 22, 2011 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
WBC to picket the other Savannah Christian Church as well. Because you pay your preachers to preach lies your churches are full of divorce and remarriage, (which is adultery,) and fags, (which is the abomination of desolation.)

Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery. Luke 16:18

For the LORD, the god of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that you deal not treacherously. Malachi 2:16

Satan must have lying prophets to deceive the whole world and take this world to its FINAL destruction. Your destruction is imminent. Obey or Perish!

***Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, GA May 22, 2011 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WBC to picket the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. Priests rape boys! How filthy can you be? The Catholic Church is the largest, most well-funded and organized pedophile machine in the world. Every person who goes into that place and puts money in the plate is responsible for the sins of those evil priests, bishops, cardinals, and the pope himself! You hate your children! You would rather be lied to and have your children raped than to give even one thought to obeying God. Shame on you! You should RUN from that place and NEVER step foot into it again. Instead you pay the priest to rape your child so that you don't have to quit sinning your own self.

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? Jeremiah 5:31

St. John's Episcopal Church in Savannah , GA May 22, 2011 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WBC to picket St. John's Episcopal Church. You will eat your babies! You have trusted in lies and refused to obey your God and serve Him only. Instead you pay the preachers to lie and tell you the things you want to hear so that you can continue on in your sins.

Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things, ... thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee: So that that man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children which he shall leave: So that he will not give to any of them of the flesh of his children whom he shall eat: because he hath nothing left him in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee in all thy gate. Deuteronomy 28:47, 53-55

The Avenger is on the way! Obey or Perish!

Beach High School in Savannah, GA May 27, 2011 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Jenkins High School in Savannah , GA May 27, 2011 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Windsor Forest High School in Savannah, GA May 27, 2011 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Jewish Community Center in Savannah, GA May 27, 2011 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah, GA May 27, 2011 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Bnai Brith Jacob Synagogue in Savannah , GA May 27, 2011 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

BC Got 'Em

Brigadier General Stephen G. Fogarty

Deputy Chief of Staff Intelligence,
International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces – Afghanistan

Benedictine Military School Class of 1979

Congratulations, Stephen

Our good friend Stephen ran the Boston Marathon today, and he did a pretty good job.

4149
Leonard, Stephen S.
28 M Savannah GA USA

5k 0:22:52
10k 0:45:23
15k 1:07:59
20k 1:30:09
Half 1:34:59
25k 1:52:30
30k 2:15:42
35k 2:39:14
40k 3:03:19

Official Time: 3:14:23

Pace: 7:25

Yeah, that's pretty fast.

Stew completed the Boston Marathon

In 3hrs, 14 minutes and 23 seconds. He got smoked by the Kenyan who won, 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 2 seconds.

Stew Goes to Boston

Congrats to the Stew Meat for qualifying for the 2011 Boston Marathon! Stew ships off Sunday, with his white Fruit of the Loom undershirt and 1995 Umbro shorts ready to go. In order to raise awareness, Stew will sport a custom t-shirt. The front will read, "The Real BC is in Savannah." The back will read, "Our St. Patrick's Day Parade is better because we wear green blazers instead of green windsuits."

Godspeed!

Help us, Paul Ryan. You're our only hope.

So, you're telling me there's a chance!

Masters Selling 2012 Tickets

You can submit your application for 2012 Practice Round AND Tournament tickets through the Masters website www.masters.com. I submitted mine this morning.

Bonus: What movie is the title of this post from, and which character says the line?

It Doesn't Matter If You're Black Or White

100 Black Men of Savannah induct first ever white members.

Not reported in the article, the organization has changed its name to 98 Black Men & 2 White Men of Savannah.

Will Ferrell on The Office

So Will Ferrell is going to be on The Office this Thursday and apparently for the foreseeable future. Not sure what his character is going to be like, but maybe we'll see some of this.

SPD St. Patricks Day Beat Down

I'm sure this will start making the rounds soon. These cops were probably fed up with dealing with the crackers on River Street all day. Make no mistake, the crackers in this video are certifiable.

SPD '11 Redux

WINNERS
- BBR for being awesome.
- Everyone that attended the BBR.
- MR and MM for getting the corner room at the Hilton.
- The Hilton for being gracious hosts and putting up with a lot of crap that other hotels would not put up with.
- God for gracing us with perfect weather.
- Thursdays for being the best parade day - huge, but not overwhelming crowds, and 3 days to recover.
- Madison Square for being the new Chippewa Square.
- WF for going the distance for the first time since '06.
- ML for catching his second wind after the BBR.
- SL for rubbing elbows with the big dogs at the SF breakfast and HS banquet.

LOSERS
- KofC for missing out on some of the post-parade crowd since the great weather kept everyone in the squares after the parade.
- SPDPC for the 10-minute gap towards the end of the parade and for publishing a full-page SCPS ad in the Parade Magazine.
- LH for over-celebrating his induction into CnE.

For me, this was the best Parade season ever. Hopefully 2012 will be even better, as TC and I will be pushing strollers!

361 more days!

I was thinking last night, if Jimmy Seawright and the Seersuckers doesn't work out, there is always a fallback plan: Bing Crosby cover band.

SPD Openings/Closings

Just a friendly reminder of some openings/closings on St. Patrick's Day.

Pinkie Master's will be open at 7:30 AM.

The KofC #631 will be open 24 hrs beginning tonight.

Space Mountain will be closed this year, due to maintanance.

The Boom Boom Room will be open from 4-7 PM.

The parking lot next to Soho Cafe on Liberty Street will be open (Take my word for it, Michael L.)

JJBA's fly will be open at 9 PM.

Bing Crosby Two For Tuesdays

4th (?) Annual Gael Force Run

Hopefully you've all been training. We've got tomorrow, March 15th set as Race Day. When do we start?

I think 6:30pm would be good. Any objections? We'll meet behind the Mansion. Bring beer.

BMBS Bracket Challenge

So many great things happen in March, not the least of which is March Madness. Get in on the action with the BMBS Bracket Challenge!

Just go to to Tournament Challenge section of ESPN.com. The group name is BMBS Bracket Challenge and the password is Cadets.

The Grand Marshal has Aides.

Grand Marshal Officially Sashed at Investiture

O'Prokop

Your first St. Patrick's Day forecast, courtesy of AccuWeather.com:

Partly Cloudy
Hi: 75
Lo: 50
Clouds giving way to some sun.

Coming March 11

It was announced yesterday that Apple's newest iPad will come out in just over a week.  This one will be lighter, faster, and have longer battery life.

I think the iPad is cool.  So cool that if you chopped its price in half, made the screen a little bigger, and attached a keyboard to it, it would almost be as cool and easy to use as a laptop.

Walter's Our Man

Walter's our man.
He'll ably represent the whole Irish clan.
He'll lead the best parade in the land,
As only he can.
We salute Walter, our man!

3 MORE WEEKS

Looking for something to do Sunday night? Join the gang at "The Council" around 6:30 PM.

Push Poll

USA Today reports:

MADISON, Wis. — Americans strongly oppose laws taking away the collective bargaining power of public employee unions, according to a new USA TODAY/Gallup Poll. The poll found 61% would oppose a law in their state similar to such a proposal in Wisconsin, compared with 33% who would favor such a law.

Below the headline we read the actual question that was posed to those polled:

Would you favor or oppose a law in your state taking away some collective bargaining rights of most public unions, including the state teachers union?

Interesting. Here is how I would have worded the poll:

Would you favor or oppose a law in your state that requires government workers to pay for their own health benefits, like everyone else is already required to do?

And remember, the Wisconsin law merely requires public workers contribute 12% towards their benefits. I don't know about you but I have to pay 100% towards mine. And if I had to ask the original question posed above, I would have asked this first:

Do you even know what "collective bargaining rights" are? If not, then please do not answer any more questions.

Definition of Terms

I thought I would expound a bit on Snuffy's post by citing Merriam Webster:

Crack-er, noun.

1.  General:  a dry, thin, crispy bread product that may be leavened or unleavened.  ("I think I'll stop by Piggly Wiggly on the way home and buy a box of crackers.")

2.  Southeastern U.S.:  a poor, white person from the rural American South.  ("I saw more crackers at the Georgia-Florida game than at the Daytona 500 this year.")

3.  Savannah, GA:  anyone who is not Catholic.  ("I can't believe Tommy is marrying that cracker girl from Country Day").

Crackerology

The Trenton
This is the finest and most elegant cracker. This cracker is part of the Protestant gentry. He attended Country Day and is a member of the Yacht Club, Oglethorpe Club, Cotillion Club and various other civic organizations.

The Captain's Wafer
This cracker lives on Wilmington/Whitemarsh Island and owns a boat and/or jet skis. He may have attended BC and he may even be a member of the Parade Committee.

The Saltine
The saltiest of the crackers, The Saltine is older and has lived on Tybee Island most of his life. He can be found six nights a week on a stool at Doc's Bar and occasionally at The Quarter. He knows that he is a cracker and just doesn't give a shit.

The Ritz
With a tanned, buttery sheen, the Ritz lives in Effingham County, but claims Savannah as his hometown. He too owns a boat and/or jet skis.

The Club Cracker
Any cracker with gelled hair that hangs out at Deja Groove or any other nightclub.

The Wheat Thin
A female cracker, The Wheat Thin has taken good care of herself, and because of her good looks, was able to "marry up" to a higher social status.

The Melba Toast
With a very crunchy texture, The Melba Toast is the hippie of the cracker world. He attends Bonaroo each year and owns hundreds of bootleg Phish and WP concert cassette tapes.

The Lance Cracker
Look up "cracker" in the dictionary and you will find two pictures, one of a pack of Lance vending machine crackers, and the other of a Calvary graduate. Lance crackers come in many varieties, as do Calvary grads, but they are all crackers.

ONE MORE MONTH

I won't be able to make it to KB's tonight, but training will continue Friday night at Trinity.

Trinity

In Theaters April 15th

Get your copy now so you can read it first.

4th (?) Annual Gael Force Run

Gentlemen,

The annual tradition of drinking beer and chasing Stephen along the parade route is upon us again. Let's get some dialog going about when to do this thing. As long as its not next week, any day is fine with me.

47 Years Ago On This Night

Reagan at 100

This week we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 20th century's greatest leader. No modern political figure, before or since, had/has been able to communicate the conservative message as effectively.

Below are his top 5 speeches:

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Connolly Update

More snippets:

Some good news out of Egypt

CNN's Anderson Cooper and his camera crew were attacked and repeatedly punched by pro-government forces near Tahrir Square in Cairo today. "My team were set upon by the crowd," Cooper said on CNN this morning via telephone from the safety of a hotel balcony. "There was no rhyme or reason to it—it was just people looking for a fight, looking to make a point, and punching us." According to a Twitter post from George Hale, the English editor of the Ma'an news agency, who cited a CNN "manager," Cooper was punched "10 times in the head."

Mayor Otis and the Gang

Has anyone been keeping up with Savannah "politics"? Or, as some would say the "Circus".

You can read the updated story here.
http://savannahnow.com/latest-news/2011-01-28/attorney-general-demands-explanation-councils-secret-meeting

Also, here's a Savannahnow blog post from today. Funny stuff.
http://savannahnow.com/share/blog-post/mp1219/2011-02-01/opinion-savannah-mayor

It would be nice to shrink the Savannah City limits to the ghettos of Westside, Eastside, and Windsor; and the remaining portions would incorporate with the county. One can only hope. The city cannot rid itself of shenanigans until it incorporates with Chatham, which will never happen.

Awesome