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The America Mix Tape (All songs have “America” in the title in honor of 4th of July Week Coming Up)

Teddy — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:06:39 GMT

Side A

· Kids in America by Kim Wild

· American Girl by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

· American Boy by Estelle

The Race For Song of The Summer 2012

Teddy — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:04:25 GMT

With both actual start of summer and our first heat wave having past last week the race for “Song of The Summer” is officially on. Here are my criteria: Here are my criteria that a song can gets point for

1. Was it a big hit during the summer? (It gets extra points if it was released in early summer. For example a song like “Hey Ya” by Andre 300 was released in early September of 03 and too late to be a summer song. Thus most songs of ...

Health Care Prediction: The Law Stands 5-4

Teddy — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:33:34 GMT

My prediction is that when the Supreme Court rules on Thursday regarding Health Care that the law will stand will stand with a 5-4 vote (Kennedy will be the swing Justice) There have been cases in the past when the federal government has compelled people to buy something with my personal favorite being The second Militia Act of 1792 which required all able bodied white men to buy fire arms. Addmittedy this was justified not because of the interstate commerce section of the commerce clause but buy ...

Good Luck Youk!/ Middlebrooks (best rookie?)

Teddy — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:46:28 GMT

First off, I want to thank Kevin Youkilis aka The Greek God of Walks (though he is not actually Greek) for his time on the Red Sox. I think we underrate what Youk did for the Sox especially his switch from third to first and then back to third to accommodate the needs of the team. Throughout it all he was one of those guys who was always leaving his blood, sweat (a lot of sweat), and tears on the field. I wish him nothing but the best in Chi-Town and his Fenway send off yesterday was a pretty great ...

2 Chainz!!! and The Other Great Guest Verse Rappers

Teddy — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:29:34 GMT

There are few things I have enjoyed in 2012 more than 2 Chainz’s guest versus which he usuallybeings or ends with an infectiously yelling of “2 Chainz!!!!!” That being said, I have no interest in a 2 Chainz album. Overall, there are some rappers out there who I would rather listen to all of their guest versus than any of their actual albums. Here are the top 5 rappers that fit that bill.

Thanks Celtics

Teddy — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:30:47 GMT

Thanks the Celtics for an entertaining run. Go Perk, Durant, Westbrookand the Thunder. Can't believe Bosh came up so big especially with the 3s. In he end, I think the lack of depth with both Bradley being out and Green not playing all year really hurt us because it made the Big 3 play extra minutes and overall tiredness probably contributed ...

Serious Flaws in QRIS

Teddy — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:09:27 GMT

http://eyeonearlyeducation.org/2012/06/07/make-sure-qris-coaching-is-effective/#more-5358

This is a great write up about the serious flaws of the QRIS system that is being implemented in MA and many states around the country. For those who do not know the QRIS is the Quality Rating and Improvement System which theoretically is supposed to improve the quality of Early Childhood Education.This quote is my favorite part of the piece " It is ...

The NBA Is Bullshit

Teddy — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:21:13 GMT

Wade hit Rondo in the face right in front of the refs and no call. That was just the biggest example in another night when the NBA looked more like the WWE than a real sport. There was a huge free throw disparity through out and early in the night New Orleans Hornets who are owned by the NBA conveniently won the lottery. I wish I was being funny but there are serious signs this league is corrupt. The Hornets winning the lottery and getting Davis makes millions of dollars for the owners. And this is not even mentioning the fact ...

Gatsby, Django, Juliet, The Avengers and other movie thoughts

Teddy — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:18:03 GMT

So here is the URL to watch the trailer for The Great Gatsby.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rARN6agiW7o The party scene in this preview looks exactly like the party scene from Baz Lurmann's Romeo and Juliet. Someone needs to get John Leguizamo up in this biatch. That being said, I happen ...

No Jeff Green=Underrated Celtics Story line

Teddy — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:08:15 GMT

I still think the Celtics can beat the Heat; even with our best defender Bradley hurt and "Its A Shame About Ray" Allen hobbling around on two injured angles to the point where he is missing free throws. That being said, they could of really used Jeff Green in this series who has been out this year after heart surgery. Obviously, Green has not played at all this year, but what this team sorely needs is young legs, bench scoring, and someone who could help guard ...

10 Best "Are You Pondering What I'am Pondering From Pinky and The Brain"

Teddy — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:17:31 GMT

Someone compiled nearly all the "Are you pondering what I'am pondering" answers that Pinky gives Brain in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-xrnIXQ3iQ

Here are my 10 Favorites:

1. I think so Brain, but if we get Sam Spade then we will never have any puppies.
2. I think so, Brain, but I don't think

RIP WFNX

Teddy — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:27:32 GMT

I just listened to Adam Xii play the classic Buffalo Tom track "Taillights Fade" in his last show ever for WFNX which was recently bought by Clear Channel in a deal that closest parallel is when The Death Star blew up Alderaan. When I first heard this news yesterday, a small piece of me died; I realize that is a little mellow dramatic, but I grew up listening to WFNX and when you are an teenager you constantly trying to find ways to create an identity and WFNX ...

C's beat 76ers#GritandBalls

Teddy — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:25:12 GMT

Last week, KG made headlines with his Grit and Balls interview, but it is the perfect way to describe this team; the new big 3 are not the old big 3 and at times look like it. Allen has bone spurs in his ankle and Pierce can't get any lift off his knee but they make enough shots when we need them to like Pierce's jumper in the final minutes last night. KG the past 2 games was in full fountain of youth mode leading the ...

Derek Lowe vs. Josh Beckett

Teddy — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:18:04 GMT

As long as an athlete is not doing unconscionable crimes like spousal abuse, I don't care what they are doing in their down time; thus, I don't care that Josh Becket golfed and I don't care that last year he was drinking beer and eating fried chicken. I can what they do on the mound and that is where Becket has sucked this year and the end of last year; early in the week he lost to Derek Lowe who is a classic example of what I mean. Derek Lowe by many accounts is a womanizing drunk who ...

Dear Republicans Criticizing Obama For “Politicizing” Getting Bin Laden,

Teddy — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:18:37 GMT

You guys politicized 9/11 and war a shit ton of times over the past 10 years. Do you not remember George Bush’s advertisements that used9/11 and Ground Zero as a back drop? Do you not remember the constant accusations that John Kerry would be soft on the war on terror? Or how about Mitt Romney criticizingObama during the 08 campaign because Obama said he would unilaterally go intoPakistan to get Bin Laden if he had actionable intelligence (you ...

Red Sox Hit New Low

Teddy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:23:34 GMT

The Red Sox blew a 9 run lead yesterday and still played Sweet Caroline because "good times never felt so good, so good." They need to blow up this team. I mean trade some major figures like Beckett, Youk, and hell Buchholz is annoying me too now a days and he might have the most value so him too I also want to see are best prospects like Middlebrooks, Lavarnway, and Iglesias . Oh yeah, fire Bobby V and bring in Damarlo Hale. The bright side is if we continue to suck this much, we will get a top 5 draft pick next year. ...

Album Reviews: Nicki Minaj, Cloud Nothings, and Rick Ross

Teddy — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:19:41 GMT

Pink Friday-Roman Reloaded by Nicki Minaj GRADE B

This album’s deluxe versions has 23 total tracks and it is all over the place; you can tell that the label told Nicki to makes tracks for all segments of her audience, the hip hop heads, rnb, pop, and dance tracks. Pleasing everyone on one album is nearly impossible which leads to this album being pretty hit and miss throughout.

The album is a its best on songs like “Beez In The Trap”, “Come on a Cone”, “Stupid Hoe”, ...

Th MBTI is B.S.

Teddy — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:18:26 GMT

To Whom It May Concern:

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Picture: Turkeys Going To Get Gas

Teddy — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:29:45 GMT

I saw a couple of Turkey's waking across North Beacon st in Watertown yesterday; they stopped at the Hess Gas station for a little bit and then crossed Arsenal St. heading toward the Wild Wily's Burger's parking lot.

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Around The Horn: Thoughts On Baseball So Far...

Teddy — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:17:16 GMT

I was at the Sox game today, and obviously the home cooking of Fenway has done the Sox well (aside from the Jacoby injury)
The main reason for the Sox success is David Ortiz tearing the cover off the ball so far this season which is in sharp contrast to his past slow Aprils.
The only person in baseball hotter than Papi is Matt Kemp who is continuing where he left off last year with 6 home runs; right now Kemp is the best overall player in baseball and with the Dodgers owning the ...