God Bless America

Chrissy Sims

During a 2AM traffic stop, police observed Simms had “red eyes, flushed face and slurred speech.” The arrest figures to crush his chances of landing a roster spot in Tennessee behind Vince Young and Kerry Collins. Phil’s son was nothing short of a disaster in spot action with Denver last year, and has seemed shell shocked since his life-threatening spleen injury in 2006
The NY Post reports that Titans QB Chris Simms was arrested Thursday morning for driving while under the influence of marijuana.

Many felt Simms was going to bounce back after the spleen injury that sidelined him and eventually cost him a roster spot in Tampa, but he hasn’t done much of anything since, and now this arrest may seriously damage his chances of ever making it in the NFL.

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Spell Check Strikes Again

I went to News9.com and read an article about the 4 reported deaths caused by today's tornadoes. It's a news story about a terrible event. And it's a terrible article. They were discussing injuries and claimed the OU Medical Center helicopter couldn't be used because it was damaged in its "hanger." I created a profile just to let them know it's "hangar" when it's a building used to house aircraft.

Shouldn't these people be able to spell? They're journalists for Christ's sake. I know it sounds the same, but it's not the same word. When I worked for The Oklahoman, I had to explain to the entire Classifieds department the difference between "stationary" and "stationery." I should not be the grammar Nazi at a newspaper.

Four those of ewe who rely on spell czech to ketch you're type-os , your thee wurst.

This goes out to the people who constantly pepper Facebook with "I hate stupid people" and "school is a waste of time" or "It's America, speak English", maybe you should learn your own language before you pass judgement on others.

While I'm on the topic, the ellipsis (...) is not the same as a period. You don't need to use an ellipsis unless you intentionally omit a word or phrase. Also, when you use multiple punctuation marks, it doesn't make your statement more exciting!!!!!!!!!!! Please stop. If you use an ellipsis to end a complete sentence, you're an ...

Wal-Mart

I hate Wal-Mart. I don't hat Wal-Mart because they exploit their workers (then get sued, Megan) or drive Mom & Pop stores out of business. I hate Wal-Mart because they don't give a damn about their customers.

I tried to find some fruit that wasn't in terrible condition. No luck. I tried to find a lane where I didn't have to check myself out and pay the same price. Slight luck. The lady who ran the register was about 50. Not too old, but too old to work at Wal-Mart at 11:00. She bagged the shit out of our groceries. I'm not a true conservationist or hippie, but I do try to cut out as much waste as I can while keeping my extra work to a minimum. This cashier used four bags to wrap two bottles of Pellegrino. It was a little ridiculous.

I had a gift card with $7 on it. It won't scan. You'll have to come back and wait in line at customer service to get them to research it. I'm still debating as to whether that experience is worth $7.

In short, I like the idea of Wal-Mart. To me it seems very American. Some guy in Arkansas turned a single shop into a multi-billion dollar empire. That's amazing, but I don't work for you. I shouldn't ever have to check myself out or wait in a ten-deep line to have the one employee you have working do her job.

P.S. - To all you stockboys who give me dirty looks because I'm trying to shop in the same aisle you're stocking - YOU'RE IN MY WAY! Smile and stand there until I get my cottage cheese then go about your business. I'm the customer, you're the guy still wearing JNCOs.

Soccer, AIDS, and Africa

There are quite a few things in this world that make no sense to me. I feel a bit like Sam Kinison when I rant about this stuff, but it's true.

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I have a fundamental problem with this. I'm glad the kid is the black McGyver (or BlaGyver from The Losers promo), but shouldn't that condom be used for something else? Africa is the continent that gave us AIDS. 11,000 Africans are infected every day according to globalissues.org. Stop using condoms for soccer balls and use them the way they're supposed to be used. Damn.

I'm sorry you're poor. I really am. But when you do dumb things, it makes it easier for us to not give a shit. If you can't feed yourself, stop having kids and

stop proliferating AIDS.