Underdog, Upset, Unbelievable and any other U to associate with this game.

There are so many U's to describe this game. Unbelievable Underdog Upsets.



The University of Arkansas, Home of the Razorbacks, who are unranked defeat #1 LSU on Friday in triple overtime. This is the second loss for the LSU Tigers, both of which came in triple overtime.

Arkansas made a tough decision to go for a 2 point conversion in the third overtime to place the Razorbacks 8 points ahead of the Tigers. The Tigers responded with a touchdown but failed to convert the 2 points necessary to tie the game.

The Story.

A tremendous game for you college sports fans.

Happy Thanksgiving

Today is the day of Thanks. And from me personally, I Thank you for visiting my website blog and reading my mind. Welcome to our little community.

From my family to yours... Happy Thanksgiving

Week 12 player picks

David:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Panthers
Titans
Giants
Seahawks
Buccaneers
Chiefs
Jaguars
Browns
Cardinals
Chargers
Broncos
Patriots
Steelers (33 points)

Eiad:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Panthers
Titans
Giants
Seahawks
Redskins
Chiefs
Jaguars
Browns
Cardinals
Chargers
Bears
Patriots
Steelers (45 points)

Rob:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Panthers
Bengals
Giants
Seahawks
Redskins
Chiefs
Jaguars
Browns
Cardinals
Chargers
Broncos
Eagles
Steelers (no points yet)

Tricia:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Saints
Titans
Vikings
Seahawks
Redskins
Chiefs
Jaguars
Browns
Cardinals
Chargers
Bears
Patriots
Steelers (no points yet)

Squish:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Panthers
Bengals
Giants
Seahawks
Redskins
Chiefs
Bills
Browns
Cardinals
Chargers
Bears
Patriots
Steelers (no points yet)

Danielle:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Panthers
Titans
Giants
Seahawks
Buccaneers
Chiefs
Jaguars
Texans
Cardinals
Ravens
Broncos
Eagles (I still can't believe my wife picks against my team in spite)
Steelers (37 points)

Jonathan:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Panthers
Bengals
Giants
Seahawks
Redskins
Chiefs
Bills
Texans
Cardinals
Ravens
Bears
Patriots
Steelers (26 points)

Deb:
Packers
Cowboys
Colts
Saints
Titans
Vikings
Seahawks
Redskins
Chiefs
Jaguars
Browns
Cardinals
Chargers
Bears
Patriots
Steelers (28 points)


Good luck to all the players and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Update on San Fran-sicko

On a 10-1 vote the board of supervisors in San Francisco has passed the measure to give identification cards to illegals.

This is a huge mistake and lets hope the trend does not catch on. For more news on the board of supervisors, read one of my older blogs here.

The Story.

UPDATE:

A lot of people are not fully aware of what an ID card is used for. It's not a drivers license at all but it can be used for many things. Here is a small list of things it can be used for according to http://www.dmv.org/id-cards.php

DMV:

"Having some form of photo ID is critical in our world today; you need to be
able to prove you are who you say you are in many situations. You'll need a
picture ID to board an airplane, get a job, set up bank accounts, and in order
to make certain purchases."

Having a bank account can get them home loans and studen loans and car loans. You pretty much are giving them every right to be an American, when they entered this country illegally. There are hundres to thousands of people waiting daily to enter this country by legal means.

10 Facts about illegal immigrants:

1. More than 43% of all Food Stamps are given to illegals.
2. 95% of warrants issued for murder in Los Angeles are for illegals.
3. Less than 2% of illegals are picking crops, but 41% of them are on welfare.
4. More than 66% of all births in California are to illegals on Medi-Cal, Paid by the US Taxpayer.
5. Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties in the U.S. are illegals.
6. More than 39% of the sudents in California, grade 1-12 are illegals.
7. 75% of L.A.'s Most Wanted are illegals
8. More than half of all gang members are illegals.
9. U.S. companies using illegals in 2005 profited over $2.36 trillion.
10. U.S. Tax payers are footing the bill for ALL illegals

I'm by no means racist or a hate monger. But I do believe that we need to have people migrate to this country to work. But those people need to be here legally. We need upstanding citizens who contribute, not just take.

A common arguement from illegals to Americans if we deport them, is that our economy would collapse. I'd beg to differ. We'd have a lot more of our tax payer money available and reasons to lower our taxes.

I'm also against amnesty. But I would love to see these people back here in this country working. But I'd like to see them do it legally, learn our language, and pay taxes like the rest of us.

There are about 7.2 million undocumented workers in the U.S., or about 5 percent of the country's work force. Imagine how much burden that would relieve from us Americans who abide by the law. There's no reason why we should live and die for our freedom, and they reap the benefits from it.

San Fran-sicko

You see what I did there? I took a liberal Michael Moore term and turned it around on a liberal city. PWNT!





I know that San Francisco likes to be the first in political movements in this country. They want to send a message to the rest of the country that things are changing and they need to conform. But I have a feeling they're going to be alone on this one. Drivers Licenses to anyone in the city? Including illegals? wow...

In 2004, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition H, which demanded the
withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq. The next year, voters said yes to
Proposition I, which opposed military recruitment in public school.

A year ago, they voted to impeach President Bush and Vice President Cheney. As the San Francisco Chronicle noted in a recent editorial, "it's hardly worth getting outraged when San Francisco supervisors load the ballot with measures of more symbolism than substance. It's what they do."

The Story.

Once again the famous line, in my humble opinion, giving drivers licenses to illegals is a huge mistake. You're giving them too much with ease which they didn't earn. Now I can definitely appreciate all the hard work Illegals do in this country. But the money doesn't stay in our country. It gets sent home from where they came. Again I can appreciate that but I'd much rather have my money go to my country and benefit my people. It's hard enough as it is.

I see the point of view of having everyone licensed to make the road safer, but giving illegals drivers licenses will overwhelm the city with more illegals, more taxes due to illegals needing medical treatment, housing, etc.

I really don't find it fair that I have to pay outrageous taxes so they can have an easy life. We fought for what we have in this country and they could do the same thing in theirs. We faced persecution and tyranny. We stood up to it and built our country to what it is now. They shouldn't be given the easy path to the apple tree so the serpent can nip at me.

Giving illegals drivers licenses would give them the opportunity to attend colleges, apply for financial aid. Getting financial aid could steal those funds from an American who deserves it - further hurting our education system. Vote for who they think would be best for our country, although they cannot speak english and refuse to learn.



If you think I'm harsh, or this country is harsh on visa's for workers and illegal immigration. You should check out New Zealand.

Mike Huckabee...Chuck Norris approved or Big Government approved?

I landed onto this link with Mike Huckabee. Previously I didn't mind him, and I still don't. But from this video he sounds like a big government guy and a conformist.

Might as well turn around, lay down and let them do you dry, Mike.

The right to bear arms.

The Story.


I really don't know how this litte fact has eluded me. I wasn't aware of it until my father informed me yesterday over the telephone.

I can definitely understand the reasoning behind banning weapons by citizens in Washington D.C. Who would want armed civilians in the same location as ALL of our elected officials.

What an Irony though to be the center of freedom and deny those the very freedom we've fought so hard for for hundreds of years. It's like your parents telling you, "Now do as I say! and not as I do!"

I think that this will become a very hot topic for the presidential debates very soon. In my humble opinion, i'm all for the right to bear arms in Washington. The crime rate is out of control in the area and who knows, it may decline sharply after a law is passed to allow citizens to carry firearms. (Many would argue that legal guns increase crime rate, I beg to differ)

Not the Same old Sesame Street

The Story.

Apparently times have changed and from the first shows of Sesame Street to the new shows the things that were appropriate and okay for kids to watch then are not now.

I haven't been around since the 60's but it looks like Sesame Street has gone through a lot of changes over the years with a lot of concentration and concern for the childhood psyche. You never really know how little things, from popular areas, can develop a childs mind and define who they may be as a person. This is why I don't like the MTV trends. But I'm also against denying peoples freedom to express themselves. This just means we need to work harder to educate our children properly.

Although I'm a huge fan of the cookie monster! They tend to believe that the original cookie monster, who was created by Jim Hensen for use in commercials by General Foods, was on a fast track to diabetes and developed the first childhood "addict". You can't deny his trademark cookie eating sounds! "Om nom nom nom. COOKIES!"

So the earliest episodes of Seasame street are now on DVD and are being told they are for adults only. What amazing changes - and disturbing - this country and world have gone through in 40 years. Where's the innocence?

It looks like Dave Chappelle had it right a few years back in San Francisco during a stand up bit called "Killing them Softly" when he gave his opinion on Sesame Street. A definite funny video clip from youtube and please be warned that there are large amounts of strong language. View at your own risk.

Week 12 Match-ups

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy your Football on Thursday. Lets get these picks in by Wednesday night and lets get more people to play!


Thanksgiving Thursday Football:
Green Bay Packers (9-1) @ Detroit Lions (6-4)
New York Jets (2-8) @ Dallas Cowboys (9-1)
Indianapolis Colts (8-2) @ Atlanta Falcons (3-7)


Sunday Football:
New Orleans Saints (4-6) @ Carolina Panthers (4-6)
Tennessee Titans (6-4) @ Cincinatti Bengals (3-7)
Minnesota Vikings (4-6) @ New York Giants (7-3)
Seattle Seahawks (6-4) @ St. Louis Rams (2-8)
Washington Redskins (5-5) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4)
Oakland Raiders (2-8) @ Kansas City Chiefs (4-6)
Buffalo Bills (5-5) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3)
Houston Texans (5-5) @ Cleveland Browns (6-4)
San Francisco 49ers (2-8) @ Arizona Cardinals (5-5)
Baltimore Ravens (4-6) @ San Diego Chargers (5-5)
Denver Broncos (5-5) @ Chicago Bears (4-6)
Philadelphia Eagles (5-5) @ New England Patriots (10-0)


Monday Night Football:
Miami Dolphins (0-10) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) (Total Points in the game. ex: 24-10 = 34 total points)



If you reply to this post for your picks, please make sure that I am aware of who you are. Thank you!

Week 11 Winner

Well congrats goes out to the winner of this week, but I have to say that the winner was me. =D

It was a really good week for football, only one upset that I saw of. Pittsburgh =\

And the Patriots are still the best team in football with a dominating win over Buffalo, 56-10 in the 3rd quarter until they took out all their starters.


Players Picks:

David: 14-2
Eiad: 10-6
Deb: 10-6
Danielle: 8-8


Professional Picks:

Hoge: 14-2
Mortensen: 14-2
Jaworski: 13-2 (no MNF pick)
Accuscore: 13-3
Schlereth: 12-4
Golic: 12-4
Allen: 11-5
Wickersham: 10-6
Salisbury: 10-6


I know it's a holiday week and this event is still new for A Furious Mind, but lets see if we can get more people to play for next weeks games. The picks will have to be in earlier this week due to the fact of Thanksgiving. There will be two games played on that day so picks will need to be in by Wednesday Night. I'll have the game matchups for you by either tonight or early tomorrow. Good luck all and Happy Thanksgiving.

Letters to the Troops

I stumbled upon this blog page that is set up to send e-mails to 6,000 U.S. Marines. One e-mail for each Marine in this commanders unit.

As a former Marine I cannot begin to tell you how much your mind can deteriorate with all the stress and violence you are subjected to. For each moment of stress or violence that you witness, it can reduce your mental toughness by 1%.

A letter, whether it's e-mail or written, from a supporter at home can increase your mental toughness by 10%!

If it was my time in bootcamp or being on the ocean in a ship for 6 months or being in Afghanistan or Iraq, I cannot begin to tell you the most important part of all Marines day was mail call. You'd almost be sad if you didn't receive a letter and you would share what you got in your packages with your fellow Marines and recruits.

So please take the 30 seconds it would take to send a simple e-mail or a detailed e-mail to a Marine who could use the morale boost. Thank you all in advance and Semper Fi!

Letters to the troops.

or the direct email.

RCT-6lettersfromh@gcemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

Maybe it's not just the internet?

The Story. Thank you Jacob for the link to this story.

Apparently Ron Paul has broken free from his internet chains and pundit repression. In a recent telephone poll Ron Paul had a commanding victory over the other presidential candidates with a 32.8% vote.

Over 70% of respondents reported that they do not use YouTube, Facebook or MySpace, suggesting that this is not the ‘Internet-sensation’ crowd so often reported as Paul’s base of support. The demographics show strong and balanced support in both rural and urban areas and in all age groups.

Some Changes may be brewing (no pun intended for the Dec 16th Money Bomb) for the republican party.

OH NO!

Ok. so thankfully I was told in advance.

To those who read my previous post on our new puppy! We found out that Muttley the boy is in fact a girl!

Apparently i'm not professional at inspecting doggie parts. We get the puppy in a week from today and my entire family is excited, especially my daughter.

So we had to change the puppies name from Muttley to Izzie(short for Isabelle). And we rushed to PETsMART (I love the play on words) and bought a bunch of girlie puppy stuff. This is our first animal as a family and we're all pretty excited. I'll keep you guys updated as much as possible on this adorable dogs life. =D

Shocked...

The Story.

On Thursday 3 boys ranging from the ages of 8 and 9 years old raped an 11 year old girl in Georgia. One of the boys father has said, in defense of his son, that the sex was consensual and there was no force involved and that the girl didn't want her parents angry with her. So she called this incident a rape.

The police officer states that an 11 year old cannot give consensual sex.

You know either way the story turns out. If the sex was consensual, whether that's legal or not, or if the little girl was raped by little boys. This would be a perfect example as to why i'm Pro-choice. Despite my spiritual beliefs and political affiliations. I know that people make big mistakes. There are so many urges that people refuse to deny for whatever reason and they wind up getting pregnant.

Some of these people are not ready to have children. They cannot mentally, emotionally, physically and monetarily care for a child. It's not fair for the child to be denied all the things a growing kid needs.

So if a woman wants to have an abortion to correct her mistake then she should be allowed to. These kids are definitely not being monitored properly or being eductated the correct way. There is no way in the world my two kids would know about any of this stuff at these ages.

It's shocking enough that kids from the age of 8 to 11 would have the amount of knowledge about sex as they do. But to physically take, or not take... i'm waiting for the outcome... sex from an 11 year old.

I'm a big history buff. I learn from the mistakes of others and try not to repeat history. I'd hate to use these kids as an example to educate my kids in the proper way but my god. Whatever happened to boys getting all their friends together, digging around the garage for an old baseball and bat and running over to the local run down baseball field to play ball with their friends. Or even for these new kids, mowing as many lawns as they could so they could get the latest video game and go over to their friends house to play. Since when did being a kid become so serious? Something needs to be changed.

This sory makes me sad and I hope to never read anything about it in the future - although common sense tells me that I most likely will.

Idle threats or cause for concern?

UPDATE POST



If you've read somewhat of my posts. You see that I like to make some predictions. Sometimes they come true and sometimes they don't. Well, I'm not one to say I told you so, or rub noses in it. But this is a disturbing comment.

In my Recent article on Hugo Chavez, the presidential dictator of Venezuela and the Iranian President Mahmoud Amadinejad, or the Hitler of the Middle East, I made a prediction. My prediction was simple. Oil prices will raise to $200 a barrel by the end of 2008, pending a new war with Iran.

At an OPEC meeting, Venezuelan President made the exact same comments and predictions. Are his threats idle or are they a real cause for concern?

Hugo Chavez:

"If the United States attempts the madness of invading Iran or attacking
Venezuela again, the price of oil is probably going to reach $200, not just
$100."

My Prediction:

Well here you go, here's another prediction I've been telling my wife for a few months now. Oil will reach $200 a barrel by the end of 2008 and gas will cost up to $6 a gallon. The United States will be in a fight with Iran, defending Israel on a preemptive strike on Iran before they were able to release a nuke. This will cause oil prices to go up.

Here are some articles that support the prediction:

Hugo Chavez warning the United States if they attack Iran or Venezuela again, that oil would raise to $200 a barrel.



The United States and Israel are drafting up plans to deal with Iran that has acquired a nuclear weapon.

And this would be where I would link articles about Cheney vowing to go to war with Iran before the end of 2008. But I'm sure you could google it and pull up about a hundred or so articles on the topic.

Hopefully these are just idle threats. I'm getting pretty poor at the gas pumps.

You can win with Chuck Norris on your side.

I can't say that I support the man above others. He's definitely a good candidate. He's godly compared to Former Mayor of NYC, you know the guy who was there, at that time, and held a leadership role. Yea him, Rudy Giuliani. He's also way better then Hillary Clinton.

It's really nice to see a candidate use humor to pitch his candidacy. Too bad these jokes are old and over used. But still funny nonetheless.



My plan to secure the border? Two words... Chuck Norris. lol

It's also nice to see another candidate see what kind of crock the IRS is. Hopefully that's something that'll catch on.