Music of the Day...AAR

Continuing the feel good theme for the day, I suggest you check out the All American Reject's Move Along It is a great song to do just about anything to...and hey, I heard it playing during NFL credits yesterday.

When you need a pick me up

Sometimes the strangest places hold the biggest laugh. Thank you Benjy Nadler for posting Christopher Walken doing his impression of Lady Gaga's Poker Face.

The stimulus that works and the stimulus that doesn't

This morning, I saw this article about positive effects the stimulus money is having: hot meals for seniors. Something just feels good inside when you discover that some of your tax money is going to feeding senior citizens instead of adding to the billions in government waste. One of the things I do like about the Democratic party is that they are usually the ones to spend more money on social-economical programs such as this. The billions in bailout and TARP money that went to all the financial institutions feels a lot more republican. I think both are important, but let's be honest, using money for old people is the 'feel-good' kind of government spending and fixing our financial institutions feels a lot more cold, and removed. Of course, regarding the latter, the Obama admin totally missed the boat on how to fix the economy. Turns out you can't throw billions of dollars at a problem with no regulations and expect it is blossom into a booming economy. As Josh Gottleib said at a Shabbos meal one time, 'If they had given all the money to the banks and said, 'Here is the money-now go use it! Lend it out to the American people, let them buy homes and fix their credit and get their mortgages adjusted into something can afford." then we would be in much better shape." But instead, the banks took the money and put it into their savings (or holdings, etc.) and are just sitting on it. And of course, the government, who are leaders in arrogance can not and would not go back to the financial institutions with egg on their face and say, 'Oops, we messed up, we failed to stimulate the economy. Can you please give us our money back, or, rather we demand that you lend it all out." To which they will receive an emphatic: "NO."

Family Goy

Season 8 episode 2 of Family Guy is brilliant and I strongly encourage you to check it out. Lois discovers she is actually Jewish and the entire episode is one big Jewish joke, and for the most part absolutely hilarious. Watch out for Brian's perfect pronunciation and accuracy of the bracha on candles for yom tov.

Also, the Bears finally crawled out of their slump. Their conquered the Brown (not exactly a difficult feat) with a 30-6 win. After the Minnesota-Green Bay game today, Green Bay will likely be tied with the Bears and hopefully between a big win and being tied for second in the division, the Bears will get back on track. They have the talent and the coaching, all they need to do is put it together; that and for Jay Cutler to stop throwing interceptions.

Obama simply does not like Israel

This evening I learned that the ZOA is asking Obama rescind his recent appointment of retired Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) to chair the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. This is a senator with a consistent anti-Israel voting record. To view the story and several examples of Hagel's voting record, check HERE

With the amount of people in Israel, the U.S. and several other communities throughout the world questioning Obama's support for Israel why in the world would he appoint someone who is so anti-Israel, other the obvious conclusion: President Obama does not like Israel. Of course, who could blame the guy; he sat listening to Rev. Jeremiah Wright shout hate speech for almost a decade. But seriously, one has to ask some tough questions. If you already know your support is in question and your sincerity is in doubt why would you continue to appoint such people?

Let's go to The Breslin!

My new room mate, Dashiell Ferguson posted this to Facebook. It is an incredible story of how a bunch of muslims are offended by alcohol and trying to shut down a bar across the street from their mosque right here in NY. This story is great for several reasons, all I can say is next round is on me. Check it out here: To The Breslin!

Music of the day...JM

Since I am back in the swing of things, I wanted to present a couple clips for your enjoyment. Just a quick back story... I go through phases of who I listen to. They come and go, currently I finally getting into John Mayer. Yes, I understand in the social arena, the guy is quite a player, but honestly if you are looking at good musicians for role models, you should probably have your head examined. For years now, I have had friends telling me I have to check out JM, but I think when it comes to music it just has to click. It has to be the right time, the right mood, etc. After listening to Where the Light is I was completely blown away. Three sets in one concert! Who does that? First acoustic, then Blues, then the regular band. Finally, I got hooked. I am posting one song from each set...Without further ado-the music of the day: acoustic: In Your Atmosphere (LA Song) blues: Vultures and finally, the band: I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)

Back on the blog...finally

Hello all,

I got really lazy upon starting this blog, but after getting a little bored updating my gchat status every day, I thought I might as well post things here. I have all sorts of ideas to put up here such as song of the week, trailer of the week, etc. One thing you can count on is that the links and videos I post will either be thought provoking, or incredibly cool, or funny-i am sure you get the point. Anyway, after downing a red bull to make up for lost sleep I was suddenly inspired to post these videos. This is just some incredible skill: Boston and this video is taken from the drivers seat-incredibly unique: Downhill The last thing I want to share is this Failblog image:
If this is not entertaining enough, Mark Rossler pointed out a few great comments including:
I hope they don’t oxidentally fall off, it would beef atal!
Me and my Cowasaki
It could be a Yamooha
It’s beefed up alright….
Cud we stop with the cow puns please, they are an udder disgrace to fail-blog
I hate busy days. I can only graze the blog.

Hey all,

Thanks to the help of Yaacov Rydzinski, I can publish videos and pics. Until I get posting on a more regular basis, I want to try somethings out. So hopefully you will be able to enjoy this video:


If you are still counting with a bracha, then as of tonight, we only have ten more to go!

have a great week,

Avi

Obama/Rahm v Israel...What a sad state of affairs.

Recently, Rahm Emanuel gave Israel an ultimatum, "move forward with peace talks with the Palestinians for a two-state solution, or we will stop putting pressure on Iran. www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1239710862759&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull I would first have to ask, "What pressure?" Iran is moving forward full speed ahead. So basically Rahm is asking the Israeli public a simple question: Would you like to die by the hands of Palestinian Hamas or Iranian Hamas? Great options. The ongoing situation between “Palestinians” and Israelis has gone on for decades. And here we have a leader who in one breath says he dreams of a world with Israel wiped off the map, and in the next breath consults with his science department to learn how close he actually is to being able to do it. Now combine that with all of the terrorist groups surrounding Israel, threatening their existence on a daily basis. And as the United States government, who do you put the pressure on? Israel. That is just perfect. They do not have enough pressure on them, and now their virtually only ally is going to turn their back on them as well. I have a lot more to say on this. To be continued, oh and for a quick read, you should check out Newt's take on the situation: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=86674144973&h=C2YFd&u=oCNUp