Michaeloptv's Blog

Taking this to a whole new level.

2014-01-21T23:58:00.000-05:00

Dear World human viewers, and Pets that may control their keyboards: I am hoping that starting soon, I will be re-making this blog, or another blog source yet to be determined, into something where I can tell the news from my advantage point. I promise to stay FACTUAL and will not bring you something that CNN or Fox News might bias the crap out of. My news will be short, to the point, and full of sources. Why now you may ask? Well, I recently heard that the U.S. Supreme Court has stated that bloggers ARE indeed "Journalists". Now, I do realize that anyone with half a brain could write something that I am doing right now....on a blog, and call it "Journalism". But since I do have a college degree in communication, I am hoping that some people might be able to take a blog that I write a little bit more seriously than a teenager girl who is into fashion and talking about 'cute' dudes. So I will try to 're-vamp' this system here and will see if I can make it more 'newsy' as they say in the business. My links and stories posted will most likely follow national headlines, weather, sports, or just something I might find interesting. So I hope you stay tuned as we begin this process (or as I like to call it "Caution: Construction Ahead"). Happy Blogging! Michael

I'm back?!?

2013-01-29T21:53:00.002-05:00

So with a lot of time on my hands as of late due to a nagging illness (my voice has been lost on and off for 4 weeks now!!) and now being unemployed for the last 4-5 weeks, I have been thrown back into an internet regime. However, that too has changed where I have gone in recent weeks/months. I used to hate Twitter...and in some cases, I still do! But being a political and news junkie, I have somehow pulled myself into the realization...that if I want to make it in the industry, you have to join the pathetic social sites of non-reality. Facebook is still number 1 to me....and I want to use LinkedIn more. But until someone shows me the true way of meeting new people, where to find a full time job, or where the nearest McDonald's is and self-servicing it to my home....I stay where I am at.

I was also just on another site I found (Called 'sporcle') and it asked about top 10 websites. Surprisingly, Blogspot came in at No 8! So on that notion...after forgetting about this site for about 8 of those 12 months, I decided to take a peek back at what I wrote, as well as give you an update on anything new.

Unfortunately, the 'new' portion is also of sadness and despair. I lost my grandfather last week after a long illness. So we are in the process of morning and moving on. So I don't like to bring up all the hardships of the past month....but with no money, no jobs, sadness around the house, and the onset of winter....well, that is where I am at right now. I know this is just a 'minor' setback in the world of life. I am hopeful that this too shall pass, and while I somewhat enjoy easedropping on social finicinatos (I'm not going to attempt to make a good spelling on that) I am hopeful that something will inspire me soon, and bring me back up into an area of self-belonging.

My Sports team is leaving on a jet plane to blank??

2012-04-27T22:57:00.001-04:00

2 teams. 2 different leagues. 2 new places to play come 2013 *or sooner...*

First off, the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. The Metrodome is done. The lease is up, and the explosion devices will soon be up and along with it, many years in the NFC North. Despite the many people asking the State of Minnesota and city of Minneapolis to save their team, the congress/state government didn't want to pay.

Kinda ironic since 5 years ago, they were willing to chip out hundreds of millions to put the Minnesota Twins in a new venue, don't you think??

Regardless, it is over. 2 cities...far away from Minnesota are now vetting for an NFL team. The Cities, respectfully are the favorite Los Angeles....who haven't had an NFL team since 1995, and the underdog but hold on....city of San Antonio, Texas.

In order to begin in 2013, a decision will have to be made soon in order for renovations to occur. LA would be playing in the Memorial Coliseum (See the 1984 Olympics and current home of the USC Trojans) for at least 2-3 years and would have to swap home games with the forementioned USC. The other option is believe it or not, the Alamodome. It currently holds about 2-3 football games a year, and last saw any major NFL action in 2005 when it was home for 3 games for the New Orleans Saints after Hurricane Katrina.

Now people of both states will be complaining that California and Texas have too many teams (Cali would have 4, Texas would have 3) but unless Oklahoma City decides to take a shot, or the NFL wants a new team in Utah, I honestly don't see any other places right now....

The other team bound to move, is in the NBA. That's the Sacramento Kings.

The Kings are owned by Ralph Maloof. He has for YEARS been dissapointed in the city of Sacramento, a small, undermined city by sports standards. Arco Arena is too in disarray, and the Kings are constantly towards the bottom in terms of yearly attendance in the league.

So after Sacramento announced they wouldn't help build a new arena as well, 2 places with arenas in place are at the top. One is only about 200 miles down the road, the other is about 1000 but it would keep the Western Conference in tact.

The further one is considered the favorite. Kansas City has the Sprint Center, a nice modern arena built in 2006 that has been home to the NCAA Big 12 Basketball championship the past 2 of 3 years. The other one going around the water cooler...surprize! It's the city of San Jose :O

HP Pavillion is home of the NHL San Jose Sharks. Rumor has it that such a big, thriving living city (not known for the big buildings) might actually be a great place to have an NBA team. San Francisco doesn't have one and god only knows how much longer Golden State will be in that poor Oakland area.

So there you have it. The next few weeks/months should be really interesting for these two teams. For the NBA, it's the first move since Seattle left for Oklahoma City (sorry "King" city...your on the other side looking in right now). For the NFL it could lead towards a much more dramatic shift in conference play and cold also invoke franchise teams or other moves. So stay tuned!

Want to Contact Me??

2012-02-21T14:33:00.000-05:00

Of course you do! The easiest way to get in touch with me is through EMAIL.

and I have 2 addresses.

1. My primary email: michaeloptv@yahoo.com
2. My secondary email: mo303564@gmail.com

I will take requests for things to write about. I will also listen to any job offers ;)

Thanks for stopping by. Check back later for more!!

A little Update

2012-02-09T00:56:00.003-05:00

Since the "Business Communication" Blog has ended, and Christmas has come and gone...I wanted to update you on what has been going on in my life.

1. I graduated from Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts (yay!!)

2. I recently got employed at Pet Supplies "Plus" at a new store that will be opening next month.

3. I am pissed, but content and trying to move on, about the Patriots last minute loss to the NY Giants...Again.....in Super Bowl XLVI. And for the record. Please all the stupid Celebrity shows, MOVE ON about Giselle's Comments. She didn't mean anything bad, she was frustrated with the wide receivers play and the loss on a major stage (Madonna had a good show, but next year let's just make sure no other strange singing "flipping camera" wannabes take the stage).

4. I seemed to have caught the "Post School blues" and have been fairly bored as of late. But the XBOX360 I got just before Christmas has tried to give me some company.

5. Finally, I eagerly await the day I move out of my parent's place, as they have driven me up the creek these past few weeks...but knowing my luck, that could be a while :(

In the meantime, I will be around trying to catch up on sporting games/events. For example, I saw UNH take on UMaine at a frozen Fenway Park last month, and hope to catch a good ol Manchester Monarchs game hopefully soon. You can also perhaps see me at a movie cinema. I recently saw "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close". It was an average movie. Had some real dramatic pieces to it. The child in the movie has Aspergers Syndrome. While it's not a bad portrayal, I never myself threw a tempertantrum and went on a speaking rampage like that lol.

I've also been interested in the political process that is... "who will challenge Obama in 2012?" My odds on favorite (and money) still seems to be on Mitt Romney, BUT I'm not saying this race is over. Be on the lookout for Rick Santorum to make a MAJOR comeback and make this one interesting all the way to California (Gingrich will be done via Super Tuesday in 4 weeks, leaving it a 2 and 1/2 [paul] man race into May).

Enjoy!

Michael

How Email's Can Cost Employees their Jobs

2011-12-04T16:45:00.001-05:00

In order to appeal to the masses, I have come back to deliver one final business blog. In part because my computer hates me and I am too busy right now to do any more at this time (Be lucky I am doing this one!)

Today's blog is on how email's can cost employees their jobs. Here are some tips that were given....

NEVER use the "Bcc" unless you have to when sending an email. The Bcc (or Blind Carbon Copy) sends an email in carbon copy to someone who does not appear in the seen email list. In other words, if you accidentally send out a "CC" to someone who wasn't supposed to get that particular message, it could backfire severely! This is the only time a Bcc is used (when there is a reason someone has a message but others in the group aren't supposed to know- Like a boss for example!) So if you accidentally CC someone who wasn't supposed to get the message; that is an issue if others don't want that person to know the situation. However, if you leave someone out, it's also an issue. So emails are a very important tool in the workforce.

Secondly, you should never seem too arrogant in an email. Some workers have a feeling that since they are not seeing eye-to-eye with someone, that they can get away with more and ask for more in return. Your boss or co-worker may think otherwise. So always act as if you are talking to them in person when writing an email.

A big thing with email writing is respect. If you do not respect your co-workers, they will not respect you. You are to treat your workers with the respect and dignity they deserve when you send out an email. DO NOT use slang terms, vulgar language, or anything pity just to tell them they are wrong. As adults, people have to professionally explain the situation, ask for some advice on how to work it out, and do so without having too many other people get involved.

Finally, never use an auto-response email unless it is the company's policy or you are on vacation. People can usually tell when a message is automated to signify the business of the worker. They feel that even if the message says " Thank you for your interest. We will respond soon," that well...you may NEVER respond because it will get lost and buried. People could also feel frustrated with these messages, lowering the work output levels. Always try to respond to each email you receive. It is work, but it is well worth the reward.

Also...make sure when sending out an email, you give people time to respond. Wait a day or so. Don't give them an hour!! Don't be an impatient brat!! We do have a lot to do people. Don't wait til the last minute to tell us an important issue, because even though email is fast and efficient, we don't check it every freakin minute of our lives! If there is an emergency email/attachment for someone, in actuality the best way to get that message to a person fastest is to call them. Telephones are noisy and if that person is at his office, at least he will hear it.

That it is for today. Hopefully I will have more time soon since I'll be looking for work. Enjoy! :)

7 Tips For Better Work Ethic & Motivation

2011-10-28T11:58:00.000-04:00

This week’s blog is focused on the secrets of high motivation….something that I unfortunately lack sometimes. Granted, we all lack it on occasion. Hopefully though, these seven tips from Business Insider and Dumb Little Man will help get you back on trap. I’m sure they will bring you a great deal of higher enthusiasm, and be able you to get a whole lot of work completed in no time!

1. Understand your “Peak” time of the day

- People tend to work best during a certain time of day. It varies from person to person. My peak hours for example tend to be around the early evening hours (6-9PM). Use your peak hours for things that you will need energy for! So if you need them, don’t waste them!

2. Focus on one task at a time

- Multitasking actually isn’t a good thing, who would have thought that? It can be useful when you are in a rush, but in terms of good productivity, you need to do one thing at a time in order do the work properly. This means putting away the iphone and logging off of Facebook if you have a paper due the next day. You can check your text messages later.

3. Eat healthy foods.

- Eating healthy food gives you energy bleh bleh bleh. Stay away from McDonald’s and all the greasy French Fries. But in all seriousness, an apple or a granola bar is good for you. Energy drinks are also good, provided you actually USE that stored energy.

4. Allow others to help you when needed.

- This one basically explains itself. In other words, if you are rich and you don’t have the time for all the housework, hire a maid!

5. Say “NO” to unwanted commitments.

- If you simply don’t have the time, prioritize your needs. It may hurt your friends and yourself sometimes (involving social life), but in order to get something important done, you might have to say no if you know you are not going to have the extra time to accomplish a more necessary task.

6. Exercise Regularly.

- Well what do ya know? Eating healthy + Exercise=energy!! I seriously don’t know how some people do it, but perhaps it is because they find the TIME in their busy lifestyles, then they create something meaningful out of it. And if you don't have time for a full workout, a ten minute walk doesn’t hurt either.

7. Invest in your time.

- Finally, spend time on something important now, so that you will have the time for other great things in life….later. Not procrastinating or waiting till the last minute is easier said than done, but if you ever find you actually have a moment, try it! Look for other efficient methods of doing a repetitive task faster. In other words, try some maneuvers to see what works best in getting your work done fast, but effectively.

Be back soon! :)

The Transformation of Intenet Servers

2011-10-21T16:00:00.001-04:00

Today’s interesting blog deals with the evolution of the World Wide Web, which the interactive picture (below) was put together thanks in part to Hyperakt. We of course began our journey with the first “Server” which was Mosaic in 1993. The next one to form was “Netscape” in 1995. Both of these quickly became outdated however, and thus were soon replaced with the ever-timeless Internet Explorer around 1997 (Which people still use today…on occasion). Then the now dearly departed Steve Jobs came along from Apple, and wanted his own serving network… so he developed Safari in 2003. In the past few years, Mozilla Firefox in 2005, and Google Chrome (2010) were developed, and now have begun to take over our Internet servers and how we use the Internet today. The same is said for how the Internet has developed overtime, with the using of codings and encryptions. The Internet codes used to be primarily CSS. Then they became HTML’s. Now suddenly we are seen using a lot of JavaScript, interchangeable web fonts, and the soon to be more usable, thanks to an uptake technology and 3D devices, Web GL.

Unfortunately, the days of the Internet before circa 1998 are ahead of my time. And since I didn’t even start using the Internet regularly until around 2004, I’d say that the evolution of what servers and Internet providers we come across to gain access to the World Wide Web will continue to grow and industrialize/revolutionize our culture for years to come.

http://evolutionofweb.appspot.com/

7 Ways to Help Listening Techniques....So Listen up!! ;)

2011-10-11T18:22:00.002-04:00

Since we reviewed the chapter in listening last week, I thought it would be the perfect time for us to look at 7 tips on how to become a better listener. Dumb Little Man gave us these simple tips to ensure that we can be able to communicate more clearly and productively.

1. Remove all Distractions: Basically focus JUST on the conversation. Remove the cell phone, iPod, or kindle. Give the person talking your full undivided attention, because it might be something very important that they just said.

2. Be Present in the conversation: This may be hard if you have ADD or something like I have (Aspergers), because we allow our minds to sway away to dreamland once we see something interesting. Others however just show little or no interest in what that person is saying. You have to actually be within the conversation, not just nodding your head or repeating what the person just said. A clear focused mind is necessary.

3. Wait for the other person to finish speaking: Again, an issue with me. However, I know that it it’s disrespectful for someone to just talk over someone, just as it is to not be in a conversation. It makes them feel like what they said means nothing, and it also makes you feel like a total idiot who just wants to butt in and take over the conversation. Now, a proper person who listens will also give someone a few seconds to allow them to speak. Women...we guys would like to talk too at some point ;)

4. Don't assume anything: When you assume, you characterize your beliefs as to what the other person will say. That's not always the case. It can also cause anger/frustration with the other party. Ignoring what the person says and focusing your mind to what you THINK they meant to say can be extremely dangerous!

5. Look at the sub-Text: Words don't always represent what a person says. Tone of voice is a powerful tool that can be subjective to what we hear. Sometimes our words just like to flow out; as such that even an extra word or two can change the entire structure of what that sentence meant. Facial expressions and any body language are also helpful for people who know they are bad at tone distinctions. In other words...get into the mind of the other person to better the conversation.

6. Ask for Clarification: make sure you got the message right. It's okay to ask someone to repeat something or to explain what they meant. It tends to show that you meant well, even though you may have not gotten it wrong the first time, or had a question about its interpretation. A good way of doing this is repeating what you thought was said and hopefully you will get a yes or no response. This now allows for a perfect segment into the final tip....

7 Ask Questions!: Again, it is perfectly fine to ask questions. Sometimes a question will allow the conversation to deepen and allows people to explore a new way of looking at something. If you are unclear, it can help clarify the conversation at hand. Questions can also allow people to gather information of what is going on or happening (Communication majors follow the...who, what, when, where, why, and how technique). You can also ask questions about their viewpoints on that certain matter.

So there you have it. Listening is a very important tool. I hope that you all were also able to read this blog as if I was talking to you. Because words and the way we say them can be very important even in word text, or just on what we hear and see.

10 Worst Places to lose your Iphone/Smartphone

2011-09-30T16:36:00.001-04:00

So today’s blog is a bit more off topic than what my teacher is used to, but it is about losing things. Yes we all lose important things from time to time; our keys, our wallets, and of course our minds! But one thing that in today’s digital age that is becoming (or will soon become) more important than any of these three combined, is your Smartphone or Iphone. Trust me folks, we carry them everywhere now, and they are basically our lives! So here now is a list of the top 10 worst places people misplace their special devices, thanks to research done on Androids by Lookout Security Inc.

10. Inside your purse (if you’re a female, you’d understand.)

9. At a Bar (Apple Employees should know a lot about this by now ^_^)

8. The roof of your car

7. In a Changing room

6. At an Airport… or on an Airplane

5. At School/College

4. On a Bus or Subway Car [ I lost a digital Camera on both….yes BOTH and I never saw either one of them again :( ]

3. In a Swimming Pool

2. Inside a Taxi

1. In the Toilet…YUCK!

Accidents do happen. My brother almost lost his wallet inside a Taxi. Thankfully the New York cabbist was honest enough to try to track him down and he was later able to retrieve it. I also forgot once that my IPod Touch was hidden inside my swimsuit while I was down in Virginia Beach. I did find it…destroyed :/

Chances are that if you do lose something like your Smartphone, it is probably around your house or apartment. Look inside the sofa, beds, drawers, even your Refrigerator (yes, the fridge…my mother serious left her cell phone there once for 2 days!) and chances are you will eventually find it. Another way to avoid this today…well, like everything else these days... there’s an app for that! If you use someone else’s Smartphone, they can now track yours with a required password, so you will *kinda* never lose it again.

And in case you were wondering… Miami, New York City and Los Angeles were the three worst cities to lose your phone in.

10 Stupidest Resume Responses!

2011-09-22T16:32:00.000-04:00

Resumes are very important tools in which companies are able to review applications of qualified employers looking in that specific job field. But mistakes can easily be made, either by accident or by stupidity. Careerbuilder.com made a list of the top 10 biggest blunders and most outlandish statements people have put on resumes. Even out of nearly 2,500 reviewed resumes, some are pretty hard to believe.

10. Reference listed: GOD (no phone number)

9. Hobby listed: Alligator watching.

8. Candidate claimed to be a direct descendant of the ‘Vikings’.

7. Email Address: jakelovesbeer82@yahoo.com (ok I made that up... but NEVER put an email address with “loves beer”).

6. Previous Experiences: Master of Time and Universe

5. Candidate began Resume by asking if “you wanted a Tiger?”

4. Candidate only willing to accept position if he could bring his pet monkey to work with him O_O

3. Candidate predicted that he would have boss’ job in five years.

2. Candidate sent out a twenty-four page resume.

1. Candidate put a picture of her cat at top of resume.

Honorable mentions:

Question: What is your best characteristic?

Answer: “My Hair”.

Job Skills: Anything, I just want a job….

Now, unless the job you were applying for actually had an open position for lifeguarding an alligator swamp down in Florida, I don’t think any of these people will find jobs anytime soon. Religion should never be part of a resume because it will only cause uproar over people who are agnostic. Irrelevant information should always be left off. Keep resumes to the point and within boundaries of what the company might be interested in knowing, in regards to previous work and experiences.

I do find the monkey one cute, but again, this is something that you should discuss AFTER and only if you receive the job. Resumes should never be more than 2 pages, and even that is long (most want you to fit it on one single page). Never show a blatant or aggressive attitude that makes you seem like you are better than everyone else. Tell the employers what you want to learn from the experience, not how you are going to take over their job. Finally, just leave stupidity out. I love cats. I love comedy. However, it doesn’t belong here. This is a serious paper, and it must be taken seriously, not like one’s Facebook account (Or should that be serious too??).

In conclusion: If you are stupid, smarten up! Or else you better get used to flipping those burgers and living in square boxes.

Top 17 Internet Sites...According to Google!

2011-09-09T14:12:00.000-04:00

Google has announced the top 17 ‘most hit’ websites of 2011. No surprise on some of these (Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, Google, YouTube, Wikipedia etc). To be honest….there’s a trend here. But some of these I must question. You will notice that some of these are websites in China. Others well…. let's just say that nobody uses too much anymore. Why and how they are still around is beyond the time I have here to explain. The other things I noticed, um…well, this is a Google website, and Google I believe purposely left out companies like…idk GOOGLE and APPLE (Others left off would include but not limited to…. Skype, EBay, and Amazon.com)! So take it or leave it with this list. Also…take a wild guess who is number one -_-

17. Youku (The Chinese’s YouTube)

16. Twitter

15. Word Press

14. Adobe Downloads (now…that is only there because you have to constantly update the damn thing!)

13. Taoabo (China’s version of Wal-Mart and Amazon.com)

12. Ask.com (Really!?! People still use ask ?!?)

11. QQ (Chinese Animae)

10. Microsoft

9. Bing

8. Biadu (Chinese Search Engine)

7. BlogSpot == if you’re reading this, you already knew that as well ;)

6. MSN

5. Wikipedia

4. Windows Live

3. Yahoo!

2. YouTube

1. Facebook == if you thought it was Google, congratulations….Google would have pushed Yahoo! down to #3 but due to not standing up and being honest about their own work, the company purposely left themselves off this list.

Again, I am not surprised at some. But what lacks on me is the notion that Google would purposely leave certain sites out. Now, leaving out “Adult Sites” like YouPorn I can understand….. (If you don’t know what that is, Cover your ears now!) But leaving off Apple, EBay and Amazon is puzzling. Now Google also insists in regards to the latter two that it doesn’t allow in this list sites that ask you to “Buy” something. But again, some sites like Adobe and Taobao want that anyways and they made the list. To wrap this all up, this weirdly numbered entire list of seventeen websites is full of Chinese wannabes, Technological things that don’t work (My Windows Live is down so yes… and you Microsoft, and you Adobe!!) Snotty Search engines, and our loveable social network sites that we will surely forget about in ten years.

Oh, and MySpace is off the list. However, it hasn’t made it since 2009. Oh, how times have changed.

We interrupt your regular blogging with this special...

2011-09-02T15:05:00.000-04:00

As I was saying....

Beginning Next week, I will be blogging on an important business topic for one of my classes, as I am a graduating Senior and this is a requirement for one of my final classes. Do not be alarmed!! I didn't ask for this, I am just doing what I've been told. So enjoy the business newsworthy stories that you will see. Hopefully, I can still be opinionated as I want to be with this. If you have any questions, Contact Western New England University ;)

Coming Soon.....Business News?!?

2011-09-02T14:49:00.002-04:00

Republicans vs. Change

2011-05-15T23:43:00.000-04:00

So....we have the following "official" candidates

Ron Paul
Rick Santorum
Newt Gingrich
Tim Pawlenty
Mitt Romney
Jimmy "Rent is Too Damn High" McMillian

Then the "wait" candidates

Michelle Bauchman *indictators say she will run*
Donald Trump *After the Birther fiasco, the fire has run out and he should stay at NBC where he belongs, unless of course....NBC doesn't want him lol*
and Sarah Palin *noooobody knows!! O_O*

after Huckabee said he wouldn't run *Praise god for not allowing an evengelical psychopath to be president* the field has become a lot more open. Romney leads early (no surprise) but all eyes are on South Carolina.
The 'big' RNC dogs are looking at Newt, but in all honesty....I don't think the average voter will connect with him.

I expect Tim Pawlenty to be a wild card. Beware of the people of Minnesota (just hope he primes better than the last guy who had a shot from that state.......<_< yes. Walter Mondale

Finally, speaking of 'Wild Cards'...another Minnesotian has also not ruled out being a candidate in more of an independent battle. His name: Former Gov. Jesse "The Body" Ventura :o

So the republicans could have: "The rent is too damn high" McMillian, "I can see Russia from my house" Palin, "You're Fired" Donald Trump...and I'm bringing the political smackdown" Ventura.

All we need now is Kentucky Sen. Ron Paul to run, Make John McCain look 30 years younger, and to make it more interesting...add another Minnesotian in Al Franken (sorry, like Mondale he's a democrat :/)

Or we have 4 more years of Barack Obama...anyone want "Change" in 2012??
Well....here they are. Time will be soon to pick em! Good luck to all Pokemon *I mean...Challengers!*

Stress

2011-04-06T20:31:00.000-04:00

I have not been the same as of late. Part of it's school...part of it is life. Part of it is feeling down (weather perhaps?) So forgive me for not caring.

and pretty much if anyone cares....I'll be as dumb as this picture is right now.

Dog Days of Winter

2011-02-28T00:22:00.000-05:00

So this is what happens when you get depressed and bored with winter. Enjoy the pic folks! Hopefully warmer weather is ahead :)

The new media format

2011-02-06T00:19:00.000-05:00

Okay, so here we go!!!

The Facts:

A) Larry King retired from CNN. He was replaced by Piers Morgan (ironically, Morgans ratings have been higher than King's so far a good move by the Clueless network lol).

B) Regis Philbin is retiring :(

C) Oprah Winfrey is retiring :(

D) Keith Olbermann was FIRED O_O

E) Katie Couric is leaving CBS around Memorial Day.

So....what will happen with these stories??
Here are my myths ;)

So Regis Philbin is retiring? You know who would be a good replacement for him??
JOHN O'HURLEY!! Yes, good old guy from 90's sitcoms is looking for a job after Family Fued let him go, he did dancing with the stars, and actually I think him and Kelly Ripa would make an awesome team (P.S: he's filled in a few times for Regis. and No Mark Conselous is not getting the job or else it'd be sex tall all throughout...and who wants to watch that...oh and Anderson Cooper has a life. No offense to him either)

So Oprah is leaving?? Gosh, who would become the new queen of daytime TV...well Ellen DeGeneras has the lead lol. But who would get her time slot. You gessed it KATIE COURIC!!! O_O

I could see the show now simply being called "Couric". It would be her chatting with Barack Obama, Barbara Walters, and occasionally a chef like Emeril Legaslie would come on. But it's simply HER show, and personally being the personality that she has, it's hers for the taking....Good luck ;)

Ketih Olbermann's next move: Sirus XM. Oh yes the Olby gonna do a radio show. Rush Limbaugh anyone?? Glen's beck's alter ego? He cannot just go sitting around doing nothing. Sirus has 200 stations, I'm sure they can devot 2 hours a day to Keith's rantics, and besides...he'll have more power to say whatever the hell he wants to and to make his comments more riveting. Sure less audience for now, but if it works....he could have an entire new format to play with. NBC.....made another huge mistake (geez, where have we heard that before Conan??)

And finally, as for Katie's replacement...get ready for:

The CBS EVENING NEWS WITH HARRY SMITH.

[More Colonoscopy's at your dinner table anyone??]

I'll be in my office...just holler at my clueless antics. I've had fun though xd.

Snow Snow Snow!!!

2011-02-03T00:35:00.003-05:00

So after recieving 13 inches of snow and 1/2 inch of Sleet, the newest Nor'easter/Blizzard is in the books.

I should send pictures of the mountain outside my dorm room, perhaps later. In the meantime, allow me to send a few pics from the storm though thanks to others.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs882.ash1/179091_1643502570533_1325910202_31559197_5148656_n.jpg

That was the forcast as of Monday Evening. Yea it was supposed to be that bad. In hindsight, the Meterologists missed again. It wasn't this bad...but it WAS bad enough to do this to a car on Interstate 93 in Salem, NH.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs074.snc6/168411_553188488751_8002936_32466933_2483489_n.jpg

On that note, my one and a half days off from school are over. Back to work on papers! I'll be back later. Enjoy the snow :)

Super Bowl: Packers/Steelers

2011-01-24T00:21:00.000-05:00

Well it was the matchup I sure hoped would happen. (after the Patriots lost anyways).

We will see Aaron Rogers versus Big Ben Rothlisburger. Mike McCarthy versus Mike Tomlin, and Clay Matthews versus Troy Polumalu. Oooh happy days!!

and if that isn't good enough: The Black Eyed Peas are doing the halftime show followed by everyones favorite show *sarcasm* GLEE!! Yes the FOX box is pulling out all the strings for this one....what will Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have for us on February 6th?? Hopefully not sleeping pills.

Two things to take from the losers today: First off, to the NY JETS....your not there yet! It was lulz to see Rex Ryan through down his headset in discust. Matt Sanchez is a good ( will be a GREAT) quarterback but he still needs development, just like Joe Flacco in Baltimore. The Jets will one day make it (2-3 years?) Just not today.

Finally, a NEW era began in Chicago...the era of Caleb Hanie. Don't know who he is..take a look ;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Hanie

So the 3rd year QB from Colorado State has just become the next to be Tom Brady, and Jake Cutler has just become the next Drew Bledsoe/Carson Palmer. Then again, everybody preferred Rex Grossman or Kyle Orton in Chicago anyways.

Predictions soon! Be back with what to look for in those fine commercials too.

My Youtube Page!!

2011-01-24T00:03:00.002-05:00

Hello World!!

2011-01-23T23:53:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!

My name is Michael. I am 22 years old. I am a senior at Western New England College and am a Communications major. I love sports, politics, South Park, and whatever, so I am beginning a blog..YAY!!

Now let's just see how far this will take me.