Been reading some comic strips lately. Happened upon a few that are just fantastic. Click here to be taken to the Perry Bible Fellowship. Click the comic to make it bigger.

Just finished watching "Bigger, Faster, Stronger*"

A spectacularly terrifying introspective about America and the contradictory country we live in. Chris Bell, the director has put together a fascinating tale of steroids, the truth, and how they have affected America. Not just about steroids, the movie focuses on America's obsession with looking perfect and being the best which grinds against our moral beliefs. An eye-opener and a well presented story.
The movie has a strong focus on powerlifting and bodybuilding which many of you know hits close to home with my dad. Arnold, Stallone, Louie Simmons, and others featured in the movie were integral parts of my father's life, making this film maybe a little more poignant to me but I guarantee you will love this movie or your money back.

Get ready to laugh your Azkaban off.
The beginning is kind of lame so fastforward to 1:20 where the rap off begins.


This other rap song about H. Pitty is also pretty spectacular. Click HERE to listen.

He-Man and the Maters of the Universe

I couldn't think of anything really worth while to blog about, but I figured it's been a while since I've posted anything on our blog. (It's also been a while since Nate's posted anything. I'd give him a hard time, but he has a kid now.) I just wanted to remind everyone that you can watch the first season of He-Man in its entirety on YouTube. Give this a click when you have some time to revisit the past. There are 13 episodes I believe. (Man, that picture's awesome.)

Alias: Seahorse. His Red Racer completed the Kessel run in less than 11 parsecs.

Two months...
Just received the news today that I have two months to create a high velocity specificationless racing vehicle that can fit on the scouts' pinewood derby track. Hoping I can keep it under about $30. If you know anything of chemistry, physics, engineering, carpentry, intimidation, or have connections with someone that works at Thiakol I would like your input.

I need to join flash games anonymous. Over the last several months I have become addicted to finding, playing, and beating a variety of web-based flash games. I have searched high and low for the best, most enjoyable time-wasters. I have chosen to feature one of the games because I have nothing else to post about. Maybe this will be a monthly feature on the blog?
If you like games that require lots of keyboard or mouse mashing, click on through to the next blog because this is not for you. I enjoy games that involve a little skill and take thought and effort, probably because I need relief from sitting braindead at school all the time. One such game I recently completed is called Bloxorz. You control a 1x2 block that must be rolled around just right to pass through a little hole. Sound ridiculous? Try it by clicking here.

in case you haven't heard.

Car accident yesterday takes the lives of two teenagers in Ogden. Blake Strebel, one of the victims of this incident, helped coach the Weber Lacrosse JV team. He had become good friends with my cousin and I have heard nothing but good about him. My heart goes out to the victims' families. What a tragedy.

On a more cynical note, please read the last part of this article about the individuals that ran from police.

The burglary

Police say two men were spotted burglarizing an Ogden home just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Eyewitnesses gave police a license plate number and physical descriptions of the suspects and their car.

Throughout the day, police searched for that vehicle -- a white Cadillac.

Just after 10 p.m. that same day, an officer spotted the Cadillac in the same general area and tried to pull it over.

The driver, identified as 17-year-old Mark Mora, fled, leading officers on two minute pursuit.

"The Cadillac ran the stop light at 28th and Washington Boulevard and struck a northbound vehicle driven by the two victims," said Lt. Scott Sangberg.

Suspects' families speak out

The mother of Gomez and grandfather of Mora showed up outside of the Ogden police station Thursday morning to speak to the media. They claim no lives should have been lost and the chase should not have even happened.

"If the police had handled this in the intelligent way, it wouldn't have happened," Mora's grandfather, Eddie Mora, said.*What? These kids burglarized a house and are known gang members. Don't blame the police for trying to pull them over.

Gomez's mother, Stacey Mora, expressed her sorrow for the death of the two teens. She said, "I'm so sorry. I just can't imagine how my son feels, I mean, my heart goes out to them. I can't even express how I feel, what they're going through. I'm so sorry. If I could've done anything to change it, I would've."

Stacey says her son was not involved in a burglary and that he likely fled from police because he had been harassed by Ogden police officers in the past. [To hear more from the suspects' families, CLICK HERE.]

Police investigation

Police say both suspects are known gang members and have a lengthy criminal history. However, officers will not say if Mora and Gomez are the two wanted for the initial burglary.

The Utah Highway Patrol is heading up an investigation into the chase and the crash to determine exactly what happened.

The suspects are expected to face numerous charges dealing with reckless driving and vehicular homicide once they are released from the hospital.

I lost my first set of games in quite a while tonight. Hurts inside. I blame it on my protective eyewear I just started wearing.

Win or lose there are very few sports as exciting to play which prodded me to ponder why the game has never become a viable spectator sport.
What do you think, should more USRA tournaments be televised?

I have not the energy to write. Here is a cool video from the Failblog.

I accidentally fell asleep on the couch and when I woke up this is what I found. Oh well, could be worse.