Big Brother 7 – Eviction #5

I don’t know why everyone thinks Kaysar is so smart. He sure didn’t display it in these contests. Ah well. At least he stayed true to his beliefs. I commend him for that.

The new coup d’état concept is very interesting. We’ll see how it plays out. Never having seen it in action, it seems a bit of a nuclear bomb so the players might protest, but the viewers should certainly like it.

When It Makes Sense to Buy Organic

According to Joy Bauer these are the foods where it makes the most sense to buy organic.

• Apples
• Cherries
• Grapes, imported (Chili)
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Raspberries
• Strawberries

• Bell peppers
• Celery
• Potatoes
• Spinach

Worth considering:

• Milk
• Beef
• Poultry

Which means pretty much everything else is “fine” to buy standard products, but we should still purchase produce in-season, trim and wash what we eat. You can find more information in this article.

Dojo Info 8/11/06

1. Water wizards of the desert
   Of all the countries in the world focused on the technology of water, should it be surprising that the leader is Isreal? Reminds me of Revelation 22 where after the City of God comes down from heaven to Jerusalem, there will be a river of water coming out of the central mountain, enough to fill the Dead Sea.
2. One giant blunder for mankind: how NASA lost moon pictures
   Of all the video in the world that should have been the first to make digital copies, how could you lose The Moon Walk?
3. The living room PC: it’s not a myth, it’s a mess
   A good look at the ‘why’ of this issue.
4. Abolish the IRS, Fair Tax Instead
   One of the best things you could do to help our country move forward fiscally is to voice your support for the Fair Tax system. The IRS is a 900 pound gorilla that’s getting fatter by the year. Paying our taxes shouldn’t be something that each citizen would to spend money hiring an “expert” just to get the forms filled out.
5. Spending the summer with Jesus
   A new movie called Jesus Camp is coming. I’m going to hold an opinion until it’s been reviewed. With Hollywood’s general anti-Christian stance, I’m not overly optimistic that Christians will be portrayed accurately. Or worse, they go out and find the bizarre among us then label the whole religion.

Random Topic #2

Question: What kind of uber-strength mind-altering drug was Samuel L. Jackson on when he agreed to do Snakes on a Plane?

Answer: Possibly the same brand of LSD that these 11 producers (Craig Berenson, Stokely Chaffin, Toby Emmerich, Penny Finkelman Cox, Don Granger, Justis Greene, Jeff Katz, Gary Levinsohn, Sandra Rabins, George Waud and David J. Taylor) were on when they wrote their checks for $35,000,000. If people choose to go see this movie, the shouldn’t be considered for any kind of meaningful employment or positions of authority. It’s just that simple.

Rockstar: Supernova – Elimination #6

Now I know that America is doomed. Superpower my buttocks. We can’t even separate the good singers from a sideshow act. Whatever. I’m so not gonna get riled up about this… who am I kidding?!? Zayra must LEAVE!

“Enjoy the Silence” is a killer song. I loved Depeche Mode before they got all scary and mad at the world. And Ryan’s version of it was strong, which wonderfully strong effect on the lead guitar. Of course, he doesn’t have the deep base voice like David Gahan so the performance didn’t kill. But over all, good job.

We all knew Jill was going home, it was just a matter of when. Trying to make “Respect” into a rock song was apparently the last straw.

In the surprise of the night, Mr. Bass sent home both Jill and Josh. There just wasn’t a future for this soul cat in a band like Supernova and I think Josh knew it. But if the band didn’t like Phil’s earlier head bob, they must have been flattened by Josh’s non-stop bobblehead during “Shooting Star.” Not good… not good at all.

Still waiting to see the singers put some lyrics to a Supernova track. When is it going to happen?

Last Comic Standing is Josh Blue

Josh built up quite the groundswell of support over the course of the show. I’d be interested to see the numbers of the final vote. Ty was actually funnier down the stretch but it was probably too late. Just goes to show that you really do have to like someone to think they’re funny and I think Josh was just more likeable.

Congrats to Josh and his courage to pursue a dream!

Terrorists Foiled by Brits

This just in… British authorities have apparently foiled a major terrorist plot to destroy up to 10 commericial flights. Some suggest Al Qaeda.

Dojo Info 8/9/06

1. U.S. edges Brazil late; Anthony injures knee
   Not good, not good at all.
2. IMMIGRATION POLL RESULTS — EXCLUSIVE
   Now if only the politicians will listen to their constituents.
3. Researchers take the blur out of shaky photos
   Gotta try it out for myself, but if it works, this is very cool technology.
4. Police use Mace on Clarett, arrest him after chase
   Anyone else think this kid’s role model was O. J. Simpson?
5. Neil Rackers Is an Accurate Kicker
   The NFL is putting together some Tiger Woods and LeBron James type videos for some of their marquee players gearing up for the season. Great stuff. I love the Braylon Edwards one too!

Team Hoyt Video

Overcoming obstacles is part of the human spirit. Some have it in greater quantities than others. Some, like these people.

Last Comic Standing: Week 8

I have to admit, it’s more responsibility than I need trying follow Big Brother, Rockstar: Supernova and Last Comic Standing. Something had to give, so Comic got down-graded to a tropical depression, thus fewer posts. Now that we’ve arrived at the end, I thought I’d give an update.

America voted Josh and Ty forward to the end. Good choices. I just have to believe that Josh has built up enough of a voter base to win the whole thing, she such a likeable guy. I did like Ty more and more as the contest went on. Josh’s set on this final show was a bit awkward but I don’t see that stopping him from taking the prize.

Of course, they draw out the show by adding a Last Comic Downloaded segment and repeat performances from other comics, of which, host Anthony Clark doesn’t count. Is this the best host NBC could find? Normally, I’d be loving this show but I think maybe I’ve got Reality TV overload. Hopefully, I’ll take some B12 be all better.

Rockstar: Supernova – Performances #6

Since no one has “removed” Navarro from the show, we’re all still subjacated to his inane quips and overall hokey persona, I may just have to “off” myself if the job isn’t done soon. C’mon… somebody out there have mercy on us.

Performances

I’m not sure why The Who is so popular. Maybe I just didn’t grow up in their generation, but it seems like they’ve only got 3 good songs and the world just keeps playing them over… and over… and over. Ack! I just think Dilana has that old-fashioned hard rock voice that’s not part of the new wave of rockers. The more I watch, the less I think of her chance to win.

Ryan comes out dressed all in black with a kind of Muppet helmet thing going on. Then when “Paint It Black” starts he jumps around like a 7-year-old who just bombed a Pop-Rocks and Pepsi cocktail. I have to admit, I was thoroughly entertained. I didn’t know Ryan had it in him to be such the freak.

Storm was a bit flat this time out. Freddie Mercury, in addition to being a tremendous starlit, did have amazing range. Storm, unfortunately, doesn’t, so she fell down a couple times trying to keep up with “We Are the Champions.”

Josh, the Cocky Pirate as I like to call him, did “Interstate Love Song.” Finally! A song I like on this freakin’ show. Too bad Josh just strolled through it all nonchalant.

Magni did a solid job with “The Dolphins Cry” and the band seemed jazzed. Not too many slams from the old, tattooed set. Maybe they’re saving it for tonight?

Lukas brought back the intensity with “Creep” which is right up his ally. My biggest complaint is that they shortened the song far too much. It was disjointed in this arrangement. But he really brought it and is still my leading candidate.

“Bringing Down the House” is not a song you generally think of when considering a position in a hard rock band. But Toby and the House Band put some punch to it and I thought it was cool. Still kept thinking Byrne whould step out from behind a speaker and start jerking about. Not as appropriate as Lukas’ pick, but creatively done.

Bottom Three

“Mother Mother” is a horrid song. Even though Jill has been routinely in the Bottom 3 while Dilana has been safe, Jill clearly has the better voice. She lacks a bit of stage confidence and her moonlighting occupation might put a hamper on the upcoming Supernova tour, well, scratch that, I’m sure Tommy Lee would enjoy having a pro along for the ride.

Wardrobe gave Zayra a little Slash and a little Richard Simmons. I can’t say she was able to pull it off. Will this be the lucky week where America gets to see Zayra sent home? Oh yeah, her song choice was irrelevant because she can’t really sing. I would have given her a single star but she does deserve some credit for not falling off those ginormous platform shoes.

“You’re a bit mad, aren’t you?”-Austin Powers. It wouldn’t surprise me a bit to find out that Patrice snuck away from a minimum-security facility for the unstable. She’s just got that look in her eye. She did a decent job with “Instant Karma.” When Mr. Bass gives her the hatchet in a coming show, he might want to hire extra protective staff.

Big Brother 7 – Power of Veto #5

Danielle is HoH and she’s TICKED! Janelle was her main target, but even putting up James with her shows she’s letting a little anger get in the way of good sense. You always want to keep your secret alliances safe.

So what does Janelle do? She wins the Power of Veto, that’s what. In a fun and truly strategic Power of Veto competition, the BB staff threw temptation at the house guests and most of them cracked. Well, Chilltown just didn’t see the need to play it smart and grabbed all the goodies—$5 Grand, tropical vacations, plasma TV, etc. Afterwards, Danielle, who put herself on the line by accepting the 24-hour Isolation, didn’t even win the Power of Veto. So it’s going from bad to worse for her.

Danielle puts Kaysar in Janelle’s place and once again highlights the complete tomfoolery of the earlier Season 6 nominations. It’s not like this game is that complicated. Identify your strongest enemies and remove them while trying to get as many others to join your alliance. There it is! The Prime Strategy. The Golden Rule of BB. Memorize it people… it’s not that tricky.

Kobayashi Ups the Records

This guy will never cease to amaze me. Kobayashi looks like a little squirt then does the impossible. 58 brats in 10 minutes? You gotta be kiddin’ me?!?

Dojo Info 8/8/06

1. Dwayne Wade – Highlight Reel
   Maybe in our defense of His Airness, we shut the door too early for those who come next?
2. Jeff’s Quick Guide to TV on the Net
   There are tons of sites doing this now, with more to follow.
3. Wash For Life
   Next Wednesday is Wash For Life, where youth groups all across the country are doing car washes to raise money and awareness for pro-life causes like crisis pregnancy centers. I say, “Where do I sign up?”
4. LeBron leads Team USA past China with 22 points
   119-73 win over China as the Americans gear up.
5. As Flash turns 10, Adobe looks ahead
   Like I’ve gone on record saying, Flex is the future of the Web.

Study: ‘Music’s Message Hurting Kids’

Today the following study was released: Exposure to Degrading Versus Nondegrading Music Lyrics and Sexual Behavior Among Youth.

Researchers followed 1,461 teens for three years and compared music they listened to with their self-reported sexual activity. It compared those who listened to such music with those who did not. The study also found, significantly, that “large numbers of sexually active teenagers…wished they had delayed sexual initiation.”

Parents need to be aware of the harmful messages in much of today’s music and they help their kids find more positive alternatives.