Best Albums

I was looking on RollingStone.com and found this article:
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5938174/the_rs_500_greatest_albums_of_all_time
I know these come out about once every year, but they are always interesting to look at. One thing that kind of shocked me was Dark Side of the Moon being ranked at #43. Pretty much everyone of these lists I have ever seen has had that album at least in the top ten. That puts albums by The Band, The Ramones and The Eagles ahead of them. These are three of the most over-rated bands of all time. Especially the Ramones. I would rather listen to "The Most Annoying Sound Ever" by Lloyd Christmas than a Ramones album. I am gald Johnny Ramone is dead. Anyway, this list got me thinking about my favorites and I ask everyone to post their top 5 albums. I kind of know where Pat and Stephen will be on this but am interested especially in Joe, TC and Ryan's list. And we should save this for a few months because I promise you that Ryan's list will be completely different. So, here is my list of top five albums in no particular order:
Abbey Road-The Beatles
No Code-Pearl Jam
Pink Floyd-Dark Side of the Moon
Radiohead-Kid A
And I couldn't decide on a fifth. Any Beatles album from Rubber Soul on would fit here as well as Pearl Jam's Vitalogy or STP's Purple or Tiny Music...

Showdown in Guyton

A lot's on the line tonight. I think it'll be a pretty low-scoring game, as both teams are evenly-matched and will try to control the ball for as long as possible. BC will of course keep it on the ground all night attempting to wear down the Mustang defense. Each week it seems the Cadets come close and closer to perfecting the wishbone. When a team lacks size and speed, constantly facing superior opponents, sheer discipline is all you have left to rely on, and that's what BC has demonstrated over the past few weeks.

But then again, what the hell do I know about this stuff. I was a damn waterboy for Christ's sake. I guess I'll just jump on the Ryan Smith bandwagon of talking nonsense about a sport I was too scared to play.

Prediction:

BC - 21
South Effin'ham - 17

P.S. - I had a good 10-15 minute one-on-one discussion with Justice Thomas this morning at a Federalist Society meeting. We talked a lot about BC and Savannah. More on this later.

Vox Populi: Gems of the Week

It’s 9:15 in the AM and you’re reading the Gems of the Week!

Dishonorable Mention:
"Where is there a really cute pumpkin patch that sells pumpkins?"
- “I’m looking for a cute little pumpkin patch to purchase some cute little pumpkins with my cute little kids and our cute little dog. Do you know where I can find one? Oh I just love cute little pumpkins.”

Dishonorable Mention:
"DFACS workers need to treat their clients more politely."
- DFACS doesn’t really deal with clients. They deal with people who neglect and beat their children, but no clients.

Third Runner-up
"Thank you Paula Deen for bringing R ratings to the Food Network. Bleep it, girl."
- Don’t thank Paula Deen for anything. She’s a skank.

Second Runner-up:
"This is the South, and there are a lot of us country boys that love to drink. Why doesn't Savannah have a good country bar?"
- Y’all had the Cavalier on Abercorn, but you let it get away. Now it’s Club Ice. Way to go.

First Runner-up:
"The main reason for the Revolutionary War was to break away from British control and taxation without representation. Over 200 years later we are right back to taxation without representation."
- Good for you. You’re comparing a time in our past to today! Wow! Good for you! You obviously have no idea how our government works, but good for you!

And your Gem of the Week:
"Your parents didn't like your music or the way you danced. Why be so critical of cheerleader and marching band routines? Don't take the fun out of being a teenager just because their mama don't dance and their daddy don't rock 'n' roll."
- Yeah. Don’t be hatin’. WHAT?! I’m Rick James. OKAAAYYY! Nobody don’t care nothin’ ‘bout Jody Chapin’s hair. YEAAAHH! Lean wit’ it. Rock wit’ it. BIATCH!

Happy Friday, folks. Go Cadets!

Goodbye, Mets

I really hate the Mets. They represent a city and a fanbase so devoid of morals, personalities, attractiveness, class, and decency that I get an extra bit of joy when they lose. The baseball team with Florida colors lost in the best way last night, going impotent in Game 7 of the NLCS in front of all their trash fans in Shea Stadium. Even sweeter is that they lost in the 9th to a kid who A) has never closed games before this postseason, B) is from Brunswick, and C) was originally drafted by the Braves.

I'd like to point out that at the top of the Mets official website all year was their 2006 motto: "The Team. The Time." It has been taken down. It's been ten years that the NL East champion has not won a World Series, which officially is now a curse.

CNN- Communist News Network

I'm not sure why I keep going back to cnn.com at work, but now I know not to anymore. The front page this morning was absolutely appalling:

U.S. troops in snipers' line of fire
Almost 2,800 Americans have been killed so far in Iraq and one of the most dangerous insurgent opponents is the sniper. CNN has obtained graphic video from the Islamic Army of Iraq, one of the most active insurgent organizations in Iraq, showing its sniper teams targeting U.S. troops. The Islamist Army says it wants talks with the United States and some Islamist Internet postings call for a P.R. campaign aimed at influencing the American public. The video is disturbing to watch but CNN believes the story, shocking as it is, needs to be told.

They are streaming the video. Unbelievable.

I know no one cares, but...

Clarence Thomas is on campus, and will be teaching my constitutional law class tomorrow.

Born and raised in Pin Point, and vilified by just about everyone here at the law school, Thomas is arguably the most conservative member of the United States Supreme Court. While most other members of the court look to precedent to resolve constitutional disputes, Thomas is considered an "originalist," meaning he looks directly back to what the language of the Constitution says in determining where he stands. He is also a staunch opponent of affirmative action (probably because he grew up pennyless, was raised by a single-mother during the worst days of Deep South segregation, and still managed to become a member of the nation's highest court).

I've heard some people say that he attended BC for awhile, but this remains unconfirmed. I do know he's hardcore Catholic: he even went into the seminary for a while before going to law school.

You can find Justice Thomas' bio here.

The average American: 1967 and today

Forbes.com/MSNBC.com had this article comparing the incomes our grandparents and parents earned to what, on average, we earn today (except for Ryan). It seems the author cannot figure out why we beleive "the Good Ol' Days" are better than today. I wanted to hear from yall two things: if you think we are better off today and the reasons why or why not. I'll start: we are NOT better off today. Reason: the rap/hip-hop culture.

BC Memorabilia for Sale

This is a once in a lifetime offer! But, I'm not sure where I'd put the damn thing if I bought it. Here's the email I received today.

Attention all Alumni and Friends!

Here's your chance to own a piece of BC history. As most of you are aware, thanks to a very successful tuition raffle last year, we have begun to install new lockers in the academic building. Fortunately, the replacement provides a unique opportunity for you, as alumni and friends, to have a piece of memorabilia from the halls of Benedictine. What might you use an old BC locker for you may ask. How about putting them in your garage or play room for storage. Or how about putting a block of lockers in your place of business for your employees to store their belongings?

Currently we have 4 blocks of 14 lockers (7 on top and 7 on bottom) and 1 block of 16 lockers (8 on top and 8 on bottom) available. Each locker is double tiered and measures approximately 34" x 9"x12". If you are interested in purchasing a piece of BC history, please contact Dotty DeHaven in the business office (644.7005).

Pamella L.Veiock
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Benedictine Military School
6502 Seawright Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(P): 912.644.7008 (F): 912.356.3510

Any takers?

You Are Not Doing Anything at 8:00pm

After last week's incredible episode, I feel compelled to campaign one more time for Friday Night Lights. I couldn't put it into words as perfectly as this article that was published today. This show might get cancelled, because more people would rather watch Jerry Springer dance to the Brian Setzer Orchestra. That's a shame, since FNL offers what a lot of people who normally can't stand television shows would like to see that's never been done before.

Meltdown

If you didn't see the Bears game last night, don't worry; ESPN will certainly shove it down your throat for the rest of the week. The Bears came back in the last half from being down 23-3 and won in the most insane NFL game I've ever seen. The whole point of this post, though, is to share with you the hilarious meltdown of the Cardinals coach, Denny Green. Witness (before YouTube takes it down) the thousands of synapses firing off in his brain as the despair and rage swarms over him like a sea of flesh-eating beetles.

Hephzibah Hijinks

Patrick, Timothy, and I will be at the Georgia 4th-Quarter game. Joe will be futilely coaching some kids I've never met in a sport I don't even approve of, only to follow it up by encouraging Chris Lane to get 45 times more drunk than he should in Statesboro. TC will be in Atlanta pondering if it's really worth it to be living in that city because "that's where the money is." Michael Leonard will be watching every second of the Georgia game with fingernails in the arm-rests just hoping Georgia loses, only to discover his weird fascination with the Bulldogs has made him forget whether or not Tech is playing.

That leaves you, Stephen and Will. I know you guys "love college football," but you have to take advantage of that 6:00 Saturday BC game. If I were in Savannah this weekend, I would be getting to Memorial at 3:00 at the latest. Please, for all of us here at BMBS, get Pat Whitledge-Captain Morgan-passing-out-in-the-bathroom drunk. Show them folks they've hired a good one, Colonel.

Vox Populi: Gems of the Week

It's that time again. Here are your Gems of the Week!

Dishonorable Mention:
"Thanks to all you little meth makers, my wife has to show ID to buy her allergy medicine."
- Does your wife have something to hide? She’s probably cooking up crank in your attic right now.

Dishonorable Mention:
"I'm a lover, not a fighter. Let's quit all this fighting and do some loving."
- Shut up, hippie.

Dishonorable Mention:
"Regarding the Mexican mom that got her baby back, is she an illegal immigrant like her husband? Also, who is going to pay the bills to take care of the child's medical needs, and where is she living? Is this also getting paid by taxpayers?"
- It’s called welfare. It’s where a lot of your tax dollars go. It’s nothing new.

Dishonorable Mention:
"It was stinky Thursday again in Savannah from the industrial poison in the air and time again to feel bad for the weekend with compromised immune systems. I don't know why the mayor or EPA can't stop this."
- That’s the smell of money, honey. Also, to the ones who transcribe the Vox messages, I think this caller meant “weakened” instead of “weekend.” Either that or you just can’t spell.

Third Runner-up:
"The headline 'Our father, "howled" be thy name' is extremely offensive. How much lower is the Savannah Morning News going to stoop? Please don't let this happen again."
- Here's what this caller was thinking:

“I am offended. This pun, this play on words, offends me. This goes against my beliefs as a person and please do not use words in ways other than their intended uses because it offends my sense of self. I do not deserve to be offended.”

Shut up.

Second Runner-up:
"Why are we having horrendous police chases in the middle of the streets of Savannah? This isn't Los Angeles. This is a small city. These chases should not be taking place, and the police department should be held responsible."
- Okay. Let’s just stop pursuing criminals. Let’s see how it goes when criminals lose even more respect for the law once they figure out the police can’t chase them.

First Runner-up:
"Georgia Power has asked for another rate increase. The government should pull a coup d'etat and seize Georgia Power and make it a nonprofit organization so that the people won't have to deal with their bottom line."
- I love it when dumb people try to sound smart. It’s the same thing every time. They find a hot-button issue (energy price increases), throw in some buzz words (coup d’etat; nonprofit organization; bottom line), and then they’re experts all of a sudden. I’m not fooled.

And your Gem of the Week:
"Whenever you get in a real bind, just ask yourself: 'What would Oprah do?'"
- Oprah is never in a “real bind.” She’s one of the richest women in the world and she can buy her way out of anything. I hope she gets genital warts. That would be a real bind for Oprah.

Happy Friday, fellas. Go Eagles.

Weekly Poll

Which picture turns you on more?



Jessica Simpson, or...



The 1984 Presidential Electoral Map?

Reaganomics At Work

The evidence just keeps coming in.

Yet another illustration that Washington has a spending problem, not a taxing problem.

Ted Turner

This video shows Ted pondering the age old question: which side to take in the War on Terror, the United States' or the terrorists'?

Borat visits the Sand Gnats

In anticipation of what is likely to be one of the funniest movies of all time - Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan - here is a clip from Da Ali G Show when he visited Grayson Stadium.

Dream Job

Effective Monday, October 23, 2006, I will assume the role of Director of Admissions at Benedictine Military School. I will be charged with the responsibility of boosting enrollment and getting kids excited about being a Cadet. I am blessed to have this opportunity and look foward to the challenge.

The Colonel Returns

It's official. One of our own has infiltrated the administration at BC. As the new Head of Admissions, fellow BMBS contributor Will Fleming now has the ears of the elite and powerful. Personally, I couldn't think of a better guy for the job (nor a better job for the guy). In conversation after conversation, Fleming has expressed a traditional, no nonsense approach when it comes to how BC should be run and how it should compete with other private schools.

But remember Will: after being anti-establishment for all these years, you're now part of the establishment. Remember that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Burke and Jude will try and coax you with the power of privilege now to try and get you to "see things their way," leading you astray from your principled beliefs. They will let you use the B-wing doors, and they will let you go in the teachers' lounge now. They might even let you leave campus for more than 47 minutes and make it to where you don't even have to sign out with Mrs. Rogers. But please, don't let these newfound entitlements sway you from the job you have set out to do. Don’t get too comfortable with that new front-row parking spot, or with the ability to devour candy bars after lunch while sitting on the plaza’s concrete benches. They still need someone to update the school website at least once every 3 and-a-half years.

Below are some suggestions for how to conduct day-to-day business.

Standard Attire:
- dress shirt, with sleeves unbuttoned and loosely rolled up (tie optional)
- khacki pants
- penny loafers or top-siders
- no socks
- a stopwatch in your side pocket with maroon nylon cord hanging out the side (twirl as necessary)

Standard practices:
- every morning around 10:30 or so, be sure to run down to Enmark (or get a Senior to go down there for you) to get a 40 oz. fountain Diet Coke
- take up dipping (tobacco), and use the 40 oz. styrafoam cup for spit as the day progresses
- when roaming the halls, whistle the theme song of any sitcom from the 1950s
- go out and get yourself a used Ford Ranger, and be sure the radio is always preset to either I-95 or Q105.3
- become overweight

Congratulations, and good luck.

10 Weeks of Hell, Week 5

"I think there's something you need to be prepared for. We're gonna lose, and we're gonna lose huge." - Tom Cruise, A Few Good Men.

Prediction:

#4 Thomson - 41
BC - 7

Vox Populi: Gems of the Week

Here’s this week’s dose Vox Gems. Open wide…

Dishonorable Mention
"I hate 'Fabulous Football Friday' on WTOC. I don't know who any of these players are and I don't care. Sounds like it would be a great web cast program rather than taking away time from the news."
- I’m sure that WTOC is not the only channel you get unless, of course, you’re in jail. Watch something else.

Dishonorable Mention:
"Where do watermelons go in the wintertime? John Cougar's Melon Camp."
- This joke sucks.

Dishonorable Mention:
"Where have all the good girls gone? Why is there only half-naked, blaspheming pop tarts portrayed on television? Please re-pave this road with wholesome women."
- I sure do hate it when my Pop Tarts unwrap themselves and start blaspheming on television. Breakfast pastries shouldn’t behave that way.

Third Runner-up
"Can someone tell me where to find bean pies here in Savannah?"
- Shabazz at the corner of Victory Drive and MLK. Come strapped. (That means arm yourself with a weapon, preferably a firearm.)

Second Runner-up:
"Regarding the comments about rude people and obesity, I am unusually thin and face comments almost daily. I've been accused of being on drugs, being anorexic or dying of a disease. How we feel about ourselves should not be based on comments but should come from within."
- I hope you wear heavy shoes because a stiff breeze might blow you away. Ha ha! Seriously though, kick the habit.

First Runner-up:
"Kiteboarders need some kind of certification. It is terribly dangerous for them and for the people below them in the water, not to mention the lifeguards who might be in danger because someone doesn't know what they are doing."
- Kiteboarding is also really gay.

And your Gem of the Week:
"Tybee's Pirate Fest is nothing more than an opportunity to drink and drink more. It has no class and no redeeming value for anybody, and is certainly not beneficial for Tybee Island."
- Who wouldn’t want to go to a party where guests dress up like pirates and get wasted? I just heard about Pirate Fest this year and I want to go. I’ll bet you have no friends. Loosen up, and most importantly: drink.

Happy Friday, everyone. Go Cadets!