We Got 'im

So the sordid career of Osama bin Laden ends. Yes, I'm sure this is everywhere. Yes, we all know the details of how it went down. I'd still like to throw in my two cents.

Of course we have to be apprehensive about this announcement. There are many holes in the story, and the fact that the body was "buried at sea" and there is no video/images of deceased bin Laden or raid released as of yet, makes the story a bit muddled. So I take this news with a grain of salt.

Nonetheless, it is a relief, weirdly. This guy has kicked sand in America's face for so long now, he definitely had it coming. For those of you who are proponents of his fair trial here in the States, be assured he would have gotten nothing of the sort. A man who masterminds, or at least takes credit for, the murder of over 3,000 innocents has dug his own grave.

At least the raid sounded cool. Seal Team Six, moves in swiftly takes out tangos, neutralizes target, yeah it sounds like something out of SOCOM Fireteam Bravo. Yes, I deserve to be publicly stoned for comparing real life to a video game as if video games are the predecessors of real life. Regardless, the news that Osama purportedly grabbed a woman as a human shield gives me images of "Mile High Club". Alright, I'm done.

Rest in Pieces, Osama. Sharkbait, Ooh ha ha.

Sunday Recap

It's been a rough week. We did a lot of running, plus leg exercises such as squats and extensions. And I mean a lot. Plus, I strained my pectoral tendon so I have had to give benching a rest for the week, much to my dismay. Oh yes, I know, what a sad story. I figure what doesn't break you makes you stronger so hey, maybe I'll be pushing 300 Tuesday. Haha, yeahhhh, that's a stretch.


So I heard there's been a wedding?

Yeah, haha, I know no kidding. It's been on TV 24/7 here in the States so I can imagine Europe's having their fun.

In the meantime, I finished The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald this past Thursday. While I can imagine a lot of you have read it, it really struck a nerve for me. I could easily see myself in Gatsby's position, albeit to a lesser extent. Let's just say I knew (know) a girl like Daisy, and had some similar experiences. Damn, Fitzgerald, he was really writing to the point. It's always so interesting to me when a book set in a different time, different setting, can still resonate so well with you.

The cover art is gorgeous if you ask me. It really exemplifies the tone of 1920's America.

New Transformers Babe

I don't know whether to cry or smile. Yes, I did hear Michael Bay was dropping Megan Fox as his female lead due to her erroneous behavior on the set or something. Anyway, I'm still a loyalist for Fox. Cliche as it is, she's like the hottest woman in the world, minus the tats and stuff. And, after all, who else could bring that dynamic, fantastic Oscar-grade acting Fox possesses? Okay, maybe not so, but she does kind of remind me of Elizabeth Taylor.

So from this:

To this:

I guess it could be a hard one. What do you think?

Peyton Hillis Makes Cover of Madden 2012

Here's a story for reference:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/04/browns_rb_peyton_hillis_to_app.html

In case any of you don't know, Hillis is a running back for the Cleveland Browns NFL team, and amassed over 1,100 yards rushing last year in his breakout season. In doing so, he also becomes the first white RB in a long time to successfully hold the position. Yes, astounding I know.

In all honesty, though, this guy is a beast and well deserving of the honor.

Hillis exemplified the image of the speedy, yet bulky and durable back during his 2010 NFL season. While the ending may have been a downer for Browns fans, they were certainly excited by the play of their star. It's not common to see a man with the speed to outrun the linebackers and the strength to beat down the DB's.

As a Packer fan myself, I can't be called out for bias on this one. No, Hillis is just a great role model (No arrests of note), and an inspiration for those facing adversity, especially in sports. He could have quit, being a no-name benchwarmer for the Broncos, but instead he used his trade to the Browns to make a new start.

Let's hope he continues to rise, regardless of the Madden curse.

PSN, Oh Boy.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8475728/Millions-of-Sony-Playstation-users-hit-by-massive-data-theft.html

"Tons of PSN Users Hit by Data Theft."

Millions in fact. All at the disposal of what appears to be a few hackers. This severely hurts the momentum Sony has had with the PS3 as of late, as well as almost destroys all remaining credibility pertaining to the strength of their online service as compared to Xbox LIVE.

What began as a simple shutdown of Sony's servers was revealed to be a full-fledged breach of their entire system. This is bad, really bad. Seriously, who has the resources to do this?

Somewhere, Bill Gates is laughing and uncorking a fresh bottle of Dom Perignon.

Yes, there is indeed a shitstorm imminent. It's only a matter of time before the lawsuits emerge, and Sony has to scramble to save its house of cards. Maybe they should begin development of their new system, now?

End to the Lockout?

The NFL has been issued an end to the lockout by a U.S. Judge. They are going to appeal, but as it stands, Pro Football is back in business, baby! I'm extremely elated, I hope it lasts, but really I don't see the NFL doing much after this.

It angered me when the Packers, after over a decade of rooting for them finally, go back and win the Super Bowl, then suddenly, lockout? No, I don't think so.

I think it's going to be another Packers year...

Smosh Pokemon II

While most of the recent Smosh material has been mediocre, I actually enjoyed this one. Yes, once again they're satirizing Pokemon, but hilarious regardless.

As I'm sure all of you can attest, it was impossible to find a way around the annoying trainers who stood like stones waiting for you to walk by. It was probably the only thing the developers could do to prevent trainers from speed-running their worlds, however. In case you didn't notice, the Pokemon worlds were fairly small, and the only reason the games stretched on was due to the fact that Game Freak forced you to walk every acre of the bastard: paths, paths everywhere.

After Rock-Smashing, Fly-ing, and Surf-ing your way to victory, however, nothing could surpass that adolescent urge to...do it again!