Why You Should Be Following Me On Twitter

I'm not planning on doing this on a regular basis (unless there's something I need to talk about that requires more than 140 characters (which is hard as hell for me because I have a tendency to ramble)). I'm still trying to transition from Stuff Only I Care About to Twitter. So here is some stuff you've missed if you're not following me on Twitter:

30 Days

The new season of Morgan Spurlock's 30 Days premiered Tuesday night. It's a show that takes an ordinary person (or sometimes Morgan Spurlock) and reinvents them as someone else (prisoner, binge drinker, coal miner, etc.) for thirty days. Can't wait for the Meth Head episode!

Monster Quest

A new episode of Monster Quest premieres tonight. It's about a vampire beast that has been attacking animals in a tiny NC town. As an amateur NC Monster Hunter, I can't believe I haven't heard of this beast until now.

Weezer

The new Weezer album kicks major ass and is easily their best work since Pinkerton. I recommend downloading the deluxe version as the extra tracks are just as good as the album's regular tracks.

Speaking of Pinkerton, you can download the album from Amazon for $1.99. That's almost like stealing the damn thing!

Rocking The Remote

I've got a post over at Smart Television Alliance today. It's about my kids' favorite music-related television shows.

NC Dad Summit

I'll be attending the NC Dad Summit on Saturday. Beer & BBQ! Unfortunately, I have been told that there will be no strippers, but I'm working on rectifying that situation.

If you're interested in attending, you can get all the details here.

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So yeah, that's the kind of stuff I write about on Twitter (in addition to responding to other people's Twitter thingies (I have enough problems saying the word Twitter, so there's no way I'm going to say tweets (oops, too late!))). If this is up your alley, click here to follow me on Twitter.

Song of the day: Ice Cream Summer by Hanoi Rocks

Stuff Only I Care About LXXVIII

Weekly Random Thoughts On The New York Yankees

The Yankees went 3-3 the past week, bringing their record to 17-17. They are currently tied for third in the AL East and are 4 1/2 games behind Boston.

Set Your Tivos

Kristen from Motherhood Uncensored (who still carries the curse distinction of being the only blogger I've met face-to-face) will be talking about blogging on The Today Show on Wednesday morning.

Free Music

You can download another Nine Inch Nails album, The Slip, for free. All you need to do is give Trent your email address (I think he's planning on sending us all Blue Mountain e-cards this Christmas).

They Just Make This Shit Up, Don't They?

So I was watching MSNBC on Tuesday night, checking out the early primary results. With 20% of the Indiana vote counted and Clinton leading 131,782 votes to 97,998, they deemed the Indiana race too early to call. Yet with 0% of the North Carolina vote counted and Clinton leading 1,323 votes to 870, they called the North Carolina race for Obama.

How in the hell can they do this? And yes, that is a rhetorical question. I know they pay people to run exit polls. But didn't the media learn something from their early speculations during the 2000 Presidential election?

I Am Naïve

In my last post, I made a joke about receiving last-second calls from the candidates. Actually, I received seven calls on the day of the election (two after 5:00 PM). Obama rang my house four times to Hillary's three. Guess that's why he won the state.

But it was nice for Chelsea to call and chat.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Dutch claims fatherhood is like the Special Olympics.
• Marla gets hot and bothered.
• Matthew embarrasses his daughter.
• Whit shares a must-have parenting tool.

Song of the day: Kids In America by Kim Wilde

Stuff Only I Care About LXXVII

Another crazy, hectic week. This shit is getting old. I need 30 or 32 hours in a day.

Or to just totally stop sleeping.

And to stop complaining.

And to start writing complete sentences.

The Week in Review

CliffsNotes Edition:

• The Yankees are now 8-7 and a game out of first.
• Why are the Panthers playing the Giants next season? Did they draw the short straw? (But at least their NFC West opponent is Arizona).
• Here's a reunion tour I'll probably check out.
• Here's a reunion tour I WISH I could check out.
• The Cool Moms posted their Mother's Day Shopping Guide.
  

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Danny changes his underwear for the first time in years.
• Dave bludgeons someone with an Ann Coulter book.
• Eliza learns she'd feel much better if she'd only read The Secret.
• Motherbumper's daughter shoves a jewel up her nose.
• Rebecca eludes a stalker and gets locked out of the house.
• TwoBusy's daughter is allergic to penis.

Song of the day: Pumping On Your Stereo by Supergrass

Stuff Only I Care About LXXVI

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

Ok. I've already covered my thoughts on the Heels' loss to Kansas.

But Roy Williams wearing a Kansas shirt days after Kansas bounced UNC from the tournament was totally tacky. Jerk.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The New York Yankees

The Yankees went 3-4 the past week, bringing their record to 4-4. They are currently tied for third in the AL East and are 2 1/2 games behind Baltimore. Yes, Baltimore.

If you factor out Friday night's 13-4 loss to Tampa Bay, the Yankees are giving up a respectable three runs a game. However, the Yankees are only averaging 3.125 runs per game. You're the Bronx Bombers, remember? If you don't soon find a way to start putting some runs on the board, it's going to be a long season.

The Yankees have a three-game series at Fenway this weekend. Little early this year, isn't it? Or am I misremembering?

You Really Need To See This

Meat Loaf + Tiffany = The Best Commercial Ever

Makes me want to buy a GoPhone.

What The World Needs Now

A reality show starring Axl Rose? Sign me up!

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Amy takes a look at They Might Be Giants' Here Come The 123s.
• CroutonBoy does too.
• Dutch breaks all the rules while on vacation.
• Kittenpie contemplates authors' photos.
• MetroDad shares his all-Asian fantasy baseball team.
• Motherbumper is a Guitar Hero widow.
• Rebecca posts a photo essay of her book signing.

Song of the day: Unbelievable by EMF

Stuff Only I Care About LXXV

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels advanced to the Final Four with a 68-47 win over Washington State and a 83-73 victory over Louisville. Tyler Hansbrough was named the regional MVP and finished the Louisville game with 28 points and 13 rebounds.

Carolina plays Kansas on Saturday. I really don't think they'll have much trouble with Kansas. Memphis is the team that scares me. I originally picked UNC over UCLA in the championship game, but Memphis played lights-out last weekend in easy wins over Michigan State and Texas.

If the Heels beat Kansas, I'm seriously considering watching the championship game in the Dean Dome with the college kids. But then again, I'm old and wouldn't be home until 1:00 AM, rendering me useless the next day.

If they win it all, do Hansbrough, Lawson, and Ellington pull a Florida and return another year to try for a repeat? Or do they head for the money? I'm betting Hansbrough will return, win or lose.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The New York Yankees

The Yankees are 1-0 and are currently tied for first with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays atop the AL East.

I'm so glad baseball is back.

I Really Thought This Was An April Fool's Day Joke

Dr. Pepper is giving away a free can of soda to everyone in America if Axl Rose releases Chinese Democracy this year.

The Broken Engagement Revisited

I am quite happy that so many of you enjoyed my April Fool's Day prank. I wasn't so sure about it. Ella told me not to post it, so I asked for a second opinion. I ran the tale by Motherbumper and she gave me the green light.

For those of you who asked, the whole thing was entirely false. While I've dated a cheerleader, she was in the same grade as I was. I've had break-ups where I've shut out the world, listened to sad songs, and stalked the girl's place, but I've never fought over a girl. I've never spent a night in jail. I've never plotted to kill anyone.

But there's always tomorrow!

Sunday Morning Hangover

No Sunday Morning Hangover this week. I've been really slack in reading others' sites.

Song of the day: Your Love by The Outfield

Stuff Only I Care About LXXIV

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels made it to the Sweet Sixteen with a 113-74 thrashing of Mount St. Mary's, followed by a 108-77 shellacking of Arkansas. To say Carolina has looked impressive thus far in the NCAA tournament is an understatement. I'm a little disappointed that Roy Williams left the starters in late in the games, but I guess that's why I'm not a basketball coach.

The Heels play Washington State on Thursday night. Much has been made of Washington State's defense (they've held their opponents to 40.5 points a game so far in the tourney), but I (hope!) really don't think they'll present much of a challenge for the Heels. Carolina's first test in the tournament will come on Saturday against the Louisville/Tennessee winner (before the tournament started, I picked Tennessee to advance in this game, but now my money's on Louisville).

Hopefully, they'll survive this weekend and make it to the Final Four.

Reminder

Rebecca Woolf, of Girl's Gone Child fame, will be releasing her book, Rockabye, on Tuesday!

The Coolest Thing I Heard All Week

Kimya Dawson (one-half of The Moldy Peaches and the major contributor to the Juno soundtrack) will be releasing a children's album. No, really! You can listen to one of the tracks here.

Make It Big

George Michael will be touring North America this summer. Anyone interested (besides me)?

I'm With Whit

I'm boycotting CBS, too (after the NCAA tournament, of course). Bastards cancelled Jericho. Again.

Zed's Music Corner

For those of you who may be interested, I updated Zed's Music Corner with a few Sesame Street songs (including Fat Cat Sat Hat, Zed's current fave), some more Schoolhouse Rock tunes, and a few other numbers.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Kittenpie loves a good pun (and so do I).
• Marla's husband has trouble following directions.
• Neil bonds over boobs.

Song of the day: Freedom! '90 by George Michael

Stuff Only I Care About LXXIII

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels finished the season 32-2 and earned the number one spot in both polls. They followed their ACC regular season crown with an ACC Tournament title. As a result, they were "rewarded" with the top spot in the NCAA tournament.

I put rewarded in quotations because frankly, the Heels were screwed. It's bad enough they'll be facing Indiana or Arkansas in the second round and Pitt in the third round. But to possibly play either Louisville or Tennessee (who should've been a #1 seed instead of Memphis) before they even get to the Final Four is ridiculous. The East is BY FAR the toughest region.

One Last Reminder

If you're interested in entering my Parent Bloggers NCAA Bracket Challenge, you have until Thursday morning to do so. There's a mix CD and a Cynical Dad lapel pin for the winner.

Another Kind Of Tournament

Stefan at Zooglobble is running his KidVid Tournament again this year. The KidVid Tournament pits "16 of the best kids' music videos from the past year or so head-to-head with readers voting to determine the best video of the year." My favorite two songs in the bracket are going to be pitted against each other in the first round (They Might Be Giants and Happy Monsters Band), but Zed and I will be rooting for TMBG to bring home the Zooie!

Set Your DVRs

The Riches returned Monday night. If you missed the premiere of the second season, don't worry. It's on FX, so it'll be replayed all week a hundred times or so.

A Favor

If you've got a few minutes, BlogHer is running a survey on the people who read this site and others. I like the money their advertisers throw my way each month, so if you have a few minutes (and it only takes a few minutes), I would appreciate it if you would take the survey.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Jozet discovers ACDC is old people music.
• Lindsay learns that Hell is Candyland.
• Mamatulip has a magic vaporizer (this post has a really funny payoff at the end).
• Melissa takes the family bowling.
• Neil pens an R-rated (and very funny) Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys tale.

Song of the day: Just A Man by Faith No More

Stuff Only I Care About LXXII

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels topped Boston College and Florida State this week, raising their record to 28-2. They are back on top of both polls!

The Heels have a B-I-G game Saturday night at Duke (Fun Fact: the Heels are undefeated on the road this year). A win will almost certainly wrap up a number one seed for the Heels. A loss will probably earn Duke a number one seed.

I'll be watching the game in a noisy bar just so I don't have to listen to Dick Vitale.

Rock!

The lineup for the Rocklahoma music festival was announced today and includes the following acts: Bret Michaels, LA Guns (the version without Phil Lewis (and therefore, the inferior version)), Enuf Z Nuff, Armored Saint, Night Ranger (Night Ranger?), Pretty Boy Floyd, Every Mother's Nightmare, Tora Tora, Black N Blue, Trixter, Kix, Warrant, Cinderella, Lynch Mob, and Tesla.

There's also some band called TBA playing. I've never heard of them, but they must be pretty damn cool because they're playing four different sets and headlining the festival two nights.

Ok. That last part was a joke. But seriously, wtf? You can't announce a festival lineup when you don't have two of your four headliners in place. You guys should've just waited a week or two until everything was finalized.

More Rock!

Trent Reznor just released a 36-song instrumental piece called Ghosts I-IV. Interested? How much are you willing to pay?

• Free
  9 digital tracks.
• $5
  All 36 digital tracks.
• $10
  The $5 package plus a double-disc version.
• $75
  The $10 package plus one data DVD and a Blu-Ray disc.
• $300
  Everything in the $75 version plus an autographed four-LP set on 180-gram vinyl and two limited-edition Giclee prints.
• $17,439
  Everything in the $300 version plus Trent will record a one-of-a-kind moody ringtone for your personal use.

You Guys Rock!

Karin has been to Loch Ness, Mandy owns a home on the lake where Ogopogo lives, and Missy is currently battling The Moleman. Time to start the Cynical Dad Monster Fighters Club! Who's in? You'll get your top-secret decoder rings and membership badge in the mail in six to eight weeks.

This Doesn't Rock!

Police in Oregon say panhandlers that stand outside the local Wal-Mart pull in $300 a day. A clerk at the same Wal-Mart makes $300 in a week.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Kristen meets a caveman (and a future relative).
• Marla doesn't get Alvin and the Chipmunks or Crazy Frog.
• Yvonne verbally bitchslaps a PTA Mom.

Song of the day: Nasty by Janet Jackson

Stuff Only I Care About LXXI

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels beat State and Wake this week, raising their record to 26-2. They are currently second in the ESPN/USA Today poll and third in the AP poll, with a good shot of rising to #1 next week due to Tennessee's loss on Tuesday evening.

This week, Carolina plays Boston College and Florida State, who only have nine combined ACC victories. And after that, they wrap up the regular season with a March 8th with some team from Durham.

The Second Greatest Summer Music Festival

Check out this lineup for Sasquatch 2008: The Cure, REM, The Flaming Lips, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, Flight Of The Conchords, The Breeders, The Hives, Mike Patton, Stephen Malkmus, and many more. This sounds like it will be the best music festival of the summer!

Until the lineup for Rocklahoma 2008 is announced on Tuesday.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Jozet deals with her children's nightmares.
• Mamatulip won't tell her friends about Dave's Balls.
• Neil knows happiness = a huge penis.
• Whit discovers a melted Muppet on his bathroom counter.

Song of the day: Crash by The Primitives

Stuff Only I Care About LXX

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels won their only game of the week, a 92-53 thrashing of Virginia Tech. The Heels jumped to third in both polls.

This week the Heels play State and Wake. And even though the two teams combined have one more conference victory than Carolina, I know every game is tough (hell, just look what Wake did to Duke on Sunday). But I really expect Carolina to win both games.

Jericho

I know everyone is busy with Lost, but is anyone besides Weirdgirl and myself watching Jericho? I have a feeling it's going to get canceled again.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Mamatulip learns her daughter is a player.
• Motherbumper wants to know which Lost character you'd hook up with.
• Rockstar Mommy tries to get her kids interested in School House Rock.
• Wood and Dutch welcome their son into the world.
• Yvonne lifts the household ban on raw cookie dough.
  

Song Of The Day

In addition to sharing a song, Greg teaches me a new piece of slang (shit ton?).

Even though I saw a shit ton of bands growing up there was still a shit ton of bands I didn’t get to see. I did get to see the Bad Brains, Void, Fugazi and Shudder To Think but I never saw Rites of Spring, Kingface or Minor Threat. I wish I saw this Happy Go Licky set which is Guy Picciotto’s post-Rites of Spring, pre-Fugazi outfit. Nuff said.

Song of the day: Suzuki by Happy Go Licky

Stuff Only I Care About LXIX

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels went 2-1 this past week, bringing their record to 22-2. They dropped to fifth in both polls.

Carolina started off the week with an eleven-point loss to Duke. They followed that with two close victories, a 103-93 2OT win over Clemson and a 75-74 victory at Virginia.

This week, the Heels play Virginia Tech and NC State. Although they should win both games, without a healthy Ty Lawson, anything is possible.

Slash Will Play With Just About Anyone

A little piece of me died when I saw this.

There's Something Going Around

In the past two weeks or so:

• Julie gave birth to a son.
• Then Beth gave birth to a son.
• Meanwhile, Dutch and Wood have been trying some extreme induction methods.
• And now, Rebecca's pregnant.
• And so is Kristen!
  

Others are also pregnant and others are trying. There's definitely something in the water. To protect myself, I'll be wearing a condom every time I read a mommy blog.

All kidding aside, I'd like to say a big congratulations to all of you.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Bossy takes a look at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
• Dave gets caught measuring his penis.
• Marla makes the connection between sex and basketball.
• Neil tries to give away a Wii on his site.
• Sarah discovers the flu is a lot like being pregnant.
• Twobusy learns what rhymes with duck.
• Weirdgirl serves fetus jello at a baby shower.

Song of the day: Justified And Ancient by KLF

Stuff Only I Care About LXVIII

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels went 2-0 this past week, bringing their record to 21-1. They are currently third in both polls.

Carolina had an easy time with Boston College and defeated them 91-69. Ty Lawson sprained his ankle early in the game against Florida State. The Heels needed an overtime session to escape with a 84-73 victory.

I really want to see Lawson in street clothes on Wednesday night. I'd much rather see losses to Duke on Wednesday and Clemson on Sunday and have a healthy Lawson come March than to risk his health just to BEAT DOOK.

Undecided?

Not sure who you're voting for? Then vote like your favorite rock star! The Guardian lists which musicians back each Presidential candidate.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Greg gets a chance to trash Coach K's office.
• Julie shares pictures of her new baby boy.
• Marla shares her karaoke set list.
• MetroDad has turned into his Mom.
• Motherbumper's daughter resembles a certain celebrity.
• Rebecca has her online identity taken borrowed.

Song of the day: Paid In Full by Eric B. & Rakim

Stuff Only I Care About LXVII

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels have been off all week. They are 19-1 and are now ranked 4th in both polls.

They play three games in seven days this week. On Thursday, Boston College comes to town, followed by a trip to Tallahassee to play Florida State on Sunday, and then #3 Duke comes to town on the 6th.

The Cynical Dad NFL Playoff Picks

I'm 7-2-1 for my playoff picks so far. Below is my pick for the Super Bowl. As always, if you take my advice and actually spend money based on something I say, you are a fool.

New York Giants (+12) over New England Patriots
Do the Giants have the personnel to take down the Pats? Sure.

Will they? Probably not. But if they can keep it close, they have a good chance of winning the game.

Part of me would like to see the Patriots complete their perfect season. Part of me would like to see the Giants upset the Patriots.

All of me is really just hoping for an exciting, close game.

This Will Rock

Ratt's Stephen Pearcy has re-recorded Round And Round.

With The Donnas!

I'd Like Four Minutes Of Your Time

Five For Fighting, the band that had a hit in 2001 with Superman (It's Not Easy), is raising money for Autism Speaks. Every time you watch the following video for World, Five For Fighting will donate forty cents to Autism Speaks.

It's not a fun video, especially for those of us that live with autism every day. But if nothing else, you might walk away with a better understanding of autism. And you will have donated forty cents to Autism Speaks in the process.

Click here to view the video.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Darren hopes the Tooth Fairy is also a plumber.
• Julie creates a spreadsheet that outlines the Presidential candidates' positions on many issues.
• Marla is stalked by Freddy Kreuger and Big Foot.
• Neil decides not to save the rainforests.

Song of the day: Talk Dirty To Me by Poison

Stuff Only I Care About LXVI

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels are now 19-1 and are ranked 5th in the AP and 4th in the ESPN/USA Today polls.

Carolina went 2-1 this week. They barely made it past Georgia Tech and then followed that with an 82-80 loss to Maryland. But after a few days of intense practice (judging by Williams' Maryland postgame interview), they defeated Miami, 98-82, behind Hansbrough's thirty-five points (twenty-seven of which came in the second half).

They do not play again until a January 31st game against Boston College.

The Cynical Dad NFL Playoff Picks

Before the playoffs started, I believed Manning would make it to the Super Bowl. But I had my eyes on the wrong Manning.

I'm 7-2-1 for my playoff picks so far. I'll have my Super Bowl pick next week.

Just Say No

The Sex Pistols may be hitting the recording studio soon.

This Is One Of The Seven Signs, Right?

Here's a phrase I never thought I would write: The Moldy Peaches performed on The View on Monday.

Sometimes I Think They Make Television Shows Just For Me

YES!

Quick Poll

Deceptively Delicious or The Sneaky Chef? Any preference? Or do you not believe in hiding food?

Yes, this is the road we're getting ready to travel.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Darren has created a monster.
• Dave creates his own LOLcats.
• Marla has a very shitty day.
• Rockstar Mommy's refrigerator is possessed.

Song of the day: Super Bon Bon by Soul Coughing

Stuff Only I Care About LXV

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels are now 17-0 and are still ranked first in both polls. The Heels began the week with a closer-than-expected 93-81 victory over UNC-Asheville.

And then they played State.

I was really expecting a close game. State beat Carolina last year and I was truly expecting Lowe to have his guys ready to play. That was not the case.

State kept the game close for five minutes. Then Carolina went on a 34-4 run en route to a 93-62 victory.

This week, Carolina plays Georgia Tech and Maryland. They should be 19-0 when the dust settles.

The Cynical Dad NFL Playoff Picks

I went 4-0 last week, bringing my playoff record to 6-1-1. Pretty damn good, no?

Here are my picks for this weekend's playoff games (home teams in caps). As always, if you take my advice and actually spend money based on something I say, you are a fool.

San Diego (+14) over NEW ENGLAND
New England will win easily, but not my two TDs. San Diego's good enough to keep this game close.

GREEN BAY (-7) over New York Giants
The Giants' streak will come to an end this weekend. The Giants' defense will not be able to contain the Packers' passing attack. Or Ryan Grant. And Eli & Co. will not be able to trade scores. I like the Packers by at least ten.

So there you have it. I'm predicting a New England/Green Bay Super Bowl (like 99.5% of the nation). So let all the sportswriters across the nation start practicing their one-handed typing in preparation of the Favre/Brady match-up.

Coming Attractions

Be Kind Rewind looks funny as hell to me.

Roid Rage

It was reported this week that rappers 50 Cent and Timbaland and several other artists may have received shipments of steroids. I never knew steroids could help you become a better rapper.

Connecting the dots…

If steroids can help you become a better rapper, they should help you become a better writer, too. Right? I'll let you know in a few weeks because I just ordered a boxful. I'm gonna be the male Dooce, bitches!

Or maybe I can be the opening act for Bossy's summer tour!

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Danny gets stabbed in the stomach with a pencil.
• Marla's husband stays up late surfing for porn buying pancakes.
• Neil pens an ode to intelligent fat-bottomed girls.
• Rockstar Mommy discusses mumps, humps, and lumps with teenagers.
• Whit takes his sons to Target to buy condoms.

Song of the day: Loose Lips by Kimya Dawson

Stuff Only I Care About LXIV

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels are now 15-0 and are still ranked first in both polls. They followed up their 90-61 victory over Kent State with a 90-88 OT victory over Clemson.

The Clemson game was ugly. As I told Russ earlier this week, if Clemson had just shot 60% from the charity stripe, they would've easily won the game. Instead, Carolina escaped Littlejohn with the victory. But a win's a win, you know?

This week, they play UNC-Asheville and NC State. UNC-Asheville is 11-3 and only lost to Tennessee by 13 last month. Sidney Lowe will make sure NC State plays a tough game against Carolina. Should be a fun week.

The Cynical Dad NFL Playoff Picks

I went 2-1-1 last week. Not bad, but not good either. Looking to go 4-0 this weekend!

Here are my picks for this weekend's playoff games (home teams in caps). As always, if you take my advice and actually spend money based on something I say, you are a fool.

GREEN BAY (-8) over Seattle
I continue to be unimpressed by Seattle. They trailed Washington late in the 4th quarter last weekend before Suisham's missed field goal and Todd Collins' implosion. I think Green Bay will win this one easily.

Jacksonville (+13) over NEW ENGLAND
I really thought Jacksonville would put up a decent fight against New England. But then I saw the 4th quarter of the Pittsburgh game. New England will win this one, but will fail to cover.

New York Giants (+7 1/2) over DALLAS
I believe the Giants will win this game. Owens may be sitting this one out, Romo has been playing like crap lately, and Eli's been playing like his big brother.

San Diego (+8 1/2) over INDIANAPOLIS
I know San Diego beat Indianapolis earlier this season, but Indy will win this weekend's game, setting the stage for New England/Indianapolis II (and hopefully fulfilling my prophecy).

Green Mom Finds

Green Mom Finds, a site that highlights products and services for your family that are better for the environment, launched this week. Check it out!

Rock On!

Unless they've perfected the Ronco Pocket Blowjob, the coolest thing to premiere at this week's Consumer Electronics Show will be the air guitar amp.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Chris wants Generation Y to appreciate our pop culture.
• Eliza shares her husband's Three Theories on Human Sexuality.
• Marla is the Dancing Queen.
• Matthew (from Childs Play x2) announces his candidacy for President.
• Matthew (from Defective Yeti) examines a few of the Presidential candidates.
• Motherbumper is raising a leftist.
• Rebecca takes her son to cuel.

Song of the day: O.P.P. by Naughty By Nature

Harm me with harmony!

Stuff Only I Care About LXIII

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Panthers

The Panthers wrapped up their season with a meaningless victory over Tampa Bay's scrubs, 31-23 (although if I were Gruden, I'd be a bit concerned that my team gave up 180 yards on the ground to the Panthers). They ended the season 7-9, which, considering they lost their starting QB in the third game and ended up starting four QBs over the course of the season, isn't that bad.

Still, I'm left wondering what if? What if Delhomme hadn't gotten hurt? His stats through the first three games were very nice:

55-86, 624 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT, and a passer rating of 111.8 (which is quite good, even though I don't understand the passer rating (why can't they just have it go from 0-100 instead of 158.3 or whatever the hell it ends at?))

I truly believe they would've made the playoffs if he hadn't gone down.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels are now 13-0 and ranked first in both polls. They have won their past six games by an average of 28.3 points and have put up 588 points in those six games. Of course, those games were against powerhouses Penn, Rutgers, Nicholls State, UC Santa Barbara, Nevada, and Valparaiso.

They finally begin ACC play this week so we'll learn how good they truly are. They kick things off on Sunday against #19 Clemson.

The lack of quality opponents hasn't stopped that talk of an undefeated season from people around here. It's not going to happen, folks. They have to play Duke, Clemson, Virginia, and NC State twice. Do you people really think they'll make it through that 8-0? And that's not even looking at the rest of the ACC schedule. Or the ACC tournament. Or the NCAA tournament.

I love Carolina, but there's no way they'll finish the season undefeated.

The Cynical Dad NFL Playoff Picks

Here are my picks for this weekend's playoff games (home teams in caps). As always, if you take my advice and actually spend money based on something I say, you are a fool.

Jacksonville (-2) over PITTSBURGH
Have you seen the way Fred Taylor's been playing the past five weeks? 589 yards and four TDs (not bad for a 43-year-old man). The whole team is hot. They've beaten four playoff teams this season (Tampa Bay, Tennessee, San Diego, and Pittsburgh).

SAN DIEGO (-9) over Tennessee
Tomlinson should run all over Tennessee if Norv Turner is smart enough to keep feeding him the ball.

Washington (+3 1/2) over SEATTLE
It's easy to go 10-6 when you get to play Arizona, St. Louis, and San Francisco twice a year. Shaun Alexander looks like he's a 43-year-old man.

New York Giants (+3) over TAMPA BAY
By far the hardest game for me to pick. But if Eli plays half as good as he did against the Patriots, the Giants will win easily.

Christ, I just picked three road teams.

Popdose

Jeff Giles, the creator of the awesome but defunct Jefitoblog, is back with a music/pop culture blog, Popdose. He's got a small army of writers joining him and they're off to a great start.

The Five Second Movie Review

Alvin And The Chipmunks could've been a lot worse.

I'm Married To A Hottie

Kristen named Ella the "Hottest Wife of a Blogger" in her yearend web awards. When I told her of the award, Ella replied, "Am I the only wife of a blogger she's met?"

Neither one of us are capable of receiving compliments. Very healthy.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Amy worries her son will soon want an emo haircut.
• Dutch is losing the nap battle.
• Julie demonstrates third-trimester foreplay.
• Lindsay has a very competitive family.
• Mamatulip shares a perfect Christmas photo.
  

Song Of The Day

Continuing with the guilty pleasure theme…

I can't stand Matchbox Twenty. And that god-awful song Rob Thomas did with Santana? I'd like to jab pencils in my ears every time I hear the opening guitar riff.

But for some reason, I like this song. Maybe it's the slow build. Maybe it's the whole "if you love someone, set them free" theme. Whatever the reason, you can find this song on my computer. And it's gotten more plays than I'd care to admit.

Song of the day: Bright Lights by Matchbox Twenty

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Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Panthers

The Panthers shocked the Seahawks last weekend, 13-10. The Panthers are now 6-8, two games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the NFC.

How in the hell are they still in the playoff hunt?

They play Dallas this weekend. Even though Romo hurt his finger last week and the Cowboys will be playing without their starting center, Dallas will still win, 28-17.

The Cynical Dad NFL Rankings

1. New England Patriots (14-0)
2. Indianapolis Colts (12-2)
3. Dallas Cowboys (12-2)
4. Green Bay Packers (12-2)
5. San Diego Chargers (9-5)
6. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4)

If You Don't Watch Dexter Or Haven't Seen The Season Finale Yet, Please Skip To The Next Item

While I really loved the way they wrapped up the second season of Dexter, part of me felt like it was a series finale and not a season finale. No loose ends. No cliffhangers. Where does the series go in the third season? Will Lt. Laguerta become obsessed with clearing Doakes' name and eventually put the pieces together? Will Debra learn her brother is a serial killer? Will Rita have another new son this year? Will the writers' strike end anytime soon so they can actually start working on a third season?

Not Tired Of Me Talking About Xmas Music Yet?

dj BC did a mashup that combined AC/DC's You Shook Me All Night Long, Sarah McLachlan's Noel, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Sound brilliant? It is.

Go here to download it (and other Christmas mashups). It's Track #2.

Podcast/Streaming Music

Since a few people wished I had included the actual music in my Rock Out With Your Christmas Stocking Out Xmas Mix Tape, I've been toying around with the notion of streaming music on my site or producing podcasts. If any of you currently do this or know someone who does, I've got a few questions:

1. Since I'm on Blogger, I can't just upload mp3s to their server. Anyone know of any reliable free (MUST BE FREE) hosts that will allow me to put mp3s or my podcasts on their servers?
2. What software do you use for streaming music or podcasts?
   

I'm leaning towards the podcast option just because I'd like to talk about the music in between songs (thus feeding my long dormant inner college dj). Plus it'll give you guys an idea of just how sexy my voice is.

That last part was a joke.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Andie's son learns that Santa doesn't exist.
• Kittenpie receives many stupid questions at work.
• Marla's husband is the king of double entendres.
• Mike shares his neuroses.
• Rockstar Mommy designs some of the coolest Christmas cards ever.

Song of the day: Oh Come All Ye Faithful by Twisted Sister

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Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Panthers

The Panthers were demolished by the Jaguars last weekend, 37-6. The Panthers are now 5-8, three games behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South and two games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the NFC.

Stick a fork in 'em.

They play the Seahawks this weekend. I predict a 28-17 victory for the Seahawks.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels are still 8-0 and are ranked first in both the AP and ESPN/USA Today polls. It's hard to lose when you're not playing any games (although the Panthers could probably give it a shot). Their next game is against Rutgers on Sunday.

The Cynical Dad NFL Rankings

1. New England Patriots (13-0)
I doubt anyone will be guaranteeing victories against the Patriots for the rest of the season.
2. Dallas Cowboys (12-1)
It wasn't pretty, but they pulled it out in the end.
3. Indianapolis Colts (11-2)
Put a hurting on Baltimore last Sunday night.
4. Green Bay Packers (11-2)
They say you can't win in the playoffs without a running game. Green Bay's got one. Indy has one. Dallas has one. New England? Hmmmm.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-4)
How can you run the ball thirty-two times for 181 yards and still lose by three TDs?
6. San Diego Chargers (8-5)
This is a kiss of death. Nearly every week I've done my rankings, my #6 team ends up losing that weekend. Sorry, Chargers fans.

I Love Glam!

Allyson at Bring Back Glam! has been counting down her top ten favorite glam bands of all time. As someone who loves the genre, I've enjoyed reading her list thus far, even though my own list would be quite different.

I Love Christmas Music, Too!

Neil at Citizen Of The Month has posted songs from some of his readers for his 2007 Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert. There are some talented people there. Give it a listen.

Bit O' The Blogroll

Ok. Thanks to you guys, I've beefed up my blogroll (140 links) and I added a little JavaScript thingie in my middle column (the grey one) that will randomly display ten links from my blogroll on every page of this site.

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Kristen is the mother of one of those kids.
• Rockstar Mommy has an emo Christmas tree.
• Yvonne concocts a creative method to get her daughter to eat olives.

Song of the day: Merry Christmas From The Family by Jill Sobule

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Welcome

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of Stuff Only I Care About. Since I'm planning on posting every weekday and taking weekends off, I needed to move Stuff Only I Care About. And Wednesday just felt good.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Panthers

The Panthers actually won their game last weekend! The Panthers beat the 49ers, 31-14. This was their first victory at home since November 19, 2006. Sad.

The Panthers are now 5-7, three games behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South. Despite their abysmal record, the Panthers are still in playoff contention. They are currently one game behind Detroit, Minnesota, and Arizona for the second wild-card spot in the NFC.

But who the hell am I kidding? The Panthers have no shot at the playoffs. Their final four games are against the Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, and Bucs. This week, they get the Jags. I predict a 31-10 victory for the Jaguars.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels

The Heels are 8-0 and are ranked first in both the AP and ESPN/USA Today polls. They're off for exams until a December 16th game with Rutgers.

Weekly Random Thoughts On The New York Yankees

While I would love to see the Yankees add Johan Santana to their pitching staff, I really, really, REALLY don't want them to give up Melky Cabrera in the process. I have no problem with the Yankees dealing Hughes or Kennedy, but not both.

But I really don't want to think about what will happen if Santana ends up a Red Sox.

The Cynical Dad NFL Rankings

1. New England Patriots (12-0)
But they don't look invincible anymore.
2. Dallas Cowboys (11-1)
The Cowboys made a major statement with their win over Green Bay.
3. Indianapolis Colts (10-2)
The Colts all but wrapped up the AFC South with last weekend's victory over Jacksonville.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3)
They could actually beat New England this weekend.
5. Green Bay Packers (10-2)
Favre looked like Bad Brett before he got hurt in the Dallas game.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-4)
They've won four in a row and didn't lose a step last weekend when Garcia couldn't play.

Housekeeping

If you're a parent blogger who is interested in being added to my Blogroll, please leave a comment. I've added everyone who's requested a link so far, so don't be shy!

Sunday Morning Hangover

Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:

• Bossy teaches the history of the wishbone, Dr. Seuss style.
• Dave is trapped on a plane with two jerks.
• Dooce is a crazy dog person.
• Marla proves Barbie would win a battle against Army men.
• TwoBusy makes his daughters afraid of Santa Claus.
• Whit meets the Hot Moms at his sons' preschool.

Song of the day: Christmas At The Zoo by The Flaming Lips