Saints 31, Superbowl Commercials, 0

February 8, 2010 By Godfather 1 Comment

For some reason I failed to see my Green Bay Packers in the Superbowl. Perhaps it was just some sort of oversight.

I did catch Brett Favre on a Hyundai commercial – probably the only one that remotely made me chuckle.

For the last 5 years or so, the Superbowl commercials commanded more of my attention than the game itself. Yet last night, something was missing and I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Oh yea, a good commercial.

I was disappointed. At a couple million per commercial slot, I expected more. Sure the old favorites were there…

eTrade – ok, the kid is getting older. But nothing new there – kind of getting creepy.

Toyota – apologizing for the recent recalls. Really? You are going to spend a couple million to remind people your cars currently suck?

Hyundai – Seemed the runaway winner in my book. The funny part is that Favre just may be playing in 2010.

Budweiser – Yet another “friend” in the pasture commercial? I get it. Move one to something better. Next year I suspect it will be a Clydesdale and a Turtle

Doritos – Really, that was your best shot?

So, who was your favorite?

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Under Construction This Week

February 1, 2010 By Godfather 1 Comment

The Slow Bleed is under construction this week. “Why” you ask?

Well, for starters, it is just too much work.

Photos, pretty graphics, features, blah blah blah. I think it takes longer to POST a post than to actually write it.

So, I am going to go find something (or is that “go back to something”) a bit more basic.

I suspect this is going to take the better part of the week. Not that I will be working on it full time mind you, just in my “spare” time and a Wendy’s burger sounds good about now.

I suspect if you visit over the next couple days you will see various colors, themes, widgets. It is kind of like Extreme Makeover but without a television audience (or a house). Not to worry, by next week it will be set and I can just simply write. Wow, now there is an idea.

All the best,

Godfather

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iSlate / iTablet / iTouch on Steriods / Whatever

January 27, 2010 By Godfather 1 Comment

It is a bird. No, it is a plane. No, it is a tablet computer from Apple.  But wait, there is more!

The iSlate is more than a computer. It washes your car, takes out the trash, tells you instantly if your teenage daughter got knocked up by some kid that uses Microsoft.

And that just the beginning…

Imagine you are stuck in a salt mine. The lights go out. Things are looking pretty bleak. You are running low on Red Bull and Twizzlers. Furthermore, there is no movie projector around to watch (one more time) Armageddon with Bruce Willis.

Oh the humanity of it…but wait, I have an iSlate / iTablet / iTouch on Steriods / Whatever. I can just fire it up and watch the movie 234 times on the new, Alien Technology, battery life.

Thirsty? There is Ap for that.

Hungry? There is an Ap for that.

Want sex? Sorry, we are not rated for that…yet.

Today is the big day and Jobs is hitting the stage in just a few minutes.

Here are the basic “facts” (as I know it).

1. It is very cool.

2. You will want one.

3. It will lead to more Facebook, video watching, Internet surfing than you accomplished in 2009 (and who thought that was possible?).

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The Slow (2009) Review

December 31, 2009 By Godfather 2 Comments

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It is no surprise to dedicated Slow Bleed readers that I have been absent for a couple weeks now. That is not to suggest there has not been plenty to write about, just that I took a much-needed break and spent the holidays traveling with my family.

With that said, I expect to be back in full swing sometime in January. Here are a few things I may have missed in my absence and the quick “two-cents” version of what I would have said.

First Year of “Change” – I definitely have more “change” than I started the year with. Unfortunately, I also have less “dollars.”

Tiger – In the middle of a career makeover, he will come back as the “Cheetah.” I fully expect a book called “Tigers Tail” to come out soon.

Michael Jackson – Creepy, didn’t like his music, but he was a pop god.

Full Body Scans – Stepping up airport security with full body scans? I suspect stock in weight watchers and Victoria’s Secret is about to go up.

Health Care – Tough call for the government but it needs to be done right. Did I say “government” and “right” in the same sentence?

GMAC Bailout – With close to $15 Billion in aid, do you think you can finally get back on track already?

California; “Ok with Bird Killings” – Now I have seen everything. Is that the same equivalent as “hell freezing over?”

Miss America Drama – The whole thing is now a bad after school special….with Donald Trump.

Balloon Boy Drama – Can we just move on already? Oh, and make the parents sell balloons somewhere as a community service.

Sarah Palin Awarded 2009 Lie of the Year– Her “death panels” speech landed her the 2009 Lie of the Year from Pulitzer Award winner PolitiFact. Yea, I’ll buy that one.

I will probably add more as they come to me. Any favorites you would like to add?

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Got Debt? (Part II)

November 28, 2009 By Godfather Leave a Comment

DebtClock285Well we have not checked in with the debt clock lately so here you go….(click here for the debt clock “live”)

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Fifty Years of Math 1959 – 2009 (in the USA )

November 10, 2009 By Godfather 4 Comments
MathNot sure where this came from, but it cracks me up for some, sad, reason…

Fifty Years of Math 1959 – 2009 (in the USA )

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.. She stood there , holding the nickel and 3 pennies , while looking at the screen on her register.

I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters , but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her , she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:

1. Teaching Math In 1950s [Read more...]

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Letter from 2076

November 10, 2009 By Godfather Leave a Comment

futureletterDear Godfather,

The year is 2076 and America is celebrating its 300th birthday.

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you what eventually will happen given the course you are currently on. Since the scientists in Pakistan solved the “time-travel” issue we are now able to send messages back in time. Maybe there is still time to change things. [Read more...]

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