Ok, I only have a few minutes, and since I have re-fallen in love with Lost, I figure I would take this time to give you all some cool weblinks to some “ABC Official” and “non-Official” Lost sites.

Let me know what you find out.

http://www.thedharmainitiative.org

http://www.thehansofoundation.org

http://www.bigspaceship1.com

http://www.oceanicflight815.com

http://www.oceanic-air.com

http://thelostnumbers.blogspot.com

I really like the BigSpaceship1.com site. I have heard the info in the TITLE is actually morse code and translates to different things every 108 minutes (4-8-15-16-23-42)
All of you computer nerds should feel free to view code and try to “snoop around” as much as possible to let us know what you find out.

I'll post more about this week's episode. Awesome show.
Go Dharma Initiative & 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42.

John McAdams, of Marquette Warrior, has a great multi-part story regarding secular Christmas music on Milwaukee radio. I know, I know, stations are already going “all Christmas” even before Thanksgiving… it's a $$$ thing, trust me. I assure you that we won't exploit the season that way. We will play Christmas music, and we will play all Christmas music on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but we will not change our entire format for a month and a half just to make a few $$$ off of some people's religious beliefs.

Check out Mr. McAdams's article.

By the way - I believe in capitalism. I have no problem with people making money in whatever legal way that they can. I don't, however, think I could step foot in a church on Christmas morning knowing that I started playing all Christmas music before Thanksgiving just to make a buck.

Call it Catholic guilt, I guess. Or call it morals. Your call.

For 24 hours, millions of people around the world do not participate -- in the doomsday economy, the marketing mind-games, and the frantic consumer-binge that's become our culture. We pause. We make a small choice not to shop, just for 1 day.

The challenge is to try simple living for a day, spend time with family and friends, rather than spend money on them. People make a pact with themselves to take a break from shopping as a personal experiment or public statement and the best thing is - IT'S FREE!!!

On November 25th, this Friday after Thanksgiving, leave the hassels of the over-filled malls and department stores for one day and stay at home with your loved ones, relax and buy nothing.

I listen to a lot of talk radio, a lot. And as a Packer fan and Wisconsinite I am embarrassed. Listening over the last couple of days I have heard Packer fan after Packer fan call in to radio stations and say things like “Now we will make the Playoffs” or “We can still win the division”.

I am sorry to break this to Packer nation-There won't be any playoffs this season!
Even if the Pack go 6-1 (impossible) that leaves them at 8-8 for the season. The Bears would have to win only 2 games the rest of the year and lose both games to the Packers. Unlikely, even in the best of circumstances.
Stop embarrassing yourselves! If you want to say we are going to make the playoffs, do it at home, not in public and definitely not on nationally syndicated radio programs. You are making us look like a bunch of idiots.

Was the win over the Falcons important? - YES. Does it mean we are a good team-NO.
Would it be different with Green, Walker, Davenport, Wahle and Rivera? Of course it would. But they are gone and this is what we got. So enjoy Samkon Gado for now and maybe we will go 7-9 and make the season interesting.

When I am not listening to sports talk radio, I listen to 92.5 WBWI and Fuzz Martin.

I had the wonderful privilege of being in class during the CMA Awards. I really wasn't too thrilled with the fact that the CMA's were in NYC, but change is good from time to time.

Wendy from Boots and Sabers lends you her view (and passive-aggressively slams my music rotation choices) here and here.

Boots and Sabers - CMAs in NYC
Boots and Sabers - CMA Observations

Two minutes is all that we need for this global ritual of reconciliation. On November 11th, fall silent for two minutes in honor of all innocent victims – in London, in Afghanistan, in New York, in Iraq, in Chechnya, in Madrid. Two minutes of silence, of remembrance, of reflection, to consider the choices that we have made and the path we will follow into the future.

At its heart, two minutes of silence is a personal observance, a few short moments of private introspection and grief. If you wish, it need notbe anything more than this humble yet potent ritual.

For others, however, the ritual represents a chance to encourage friends, family, co-workers and even strangers to join together for two minutes of universal remembrance, as well as an opportunity to contribute to real dialogue and reconciliation.

If you are interested in learning more about this topic, Follow this link

I am currently searching for a) a new (read: as opposed to “current” - not “brand new”) cheap, home, b) a new (read: see previous) condo, or c) a place to rent, and I am running into a slew of problems.

First problem: The housing market is too damn overweight right now. People with $60,000 homes are selling them - or at least trying to sell them - for $160,000. Interest rates are going up, and home prices are eventually going to drop. Still, people think that because their neighbors paid a $100,000 premium on their home that they should be entitled to receive that same premium when selling theirs. I want to buy a home, but my purchasing power has decreased due to the new, higher interest rates, and the super inflated home prices.

Second problem: Condos are going through the same cycle that houses are going through. The only difference is that with a condo you have to pay for condo dues. I love condo life - but now most condominiums are going for a premium. If you find a condo that is not in an apartment-like complex - good luck getting it for a fair price. Still, you can get “more” of a house with a condo for the same price of a house. That, of course, means you give up your rights to having any feeling of true homeownership - and in some cases it feels no different than living in an apartment.

Final problem: WTF is the deal with “income-restrictive housing?” It seems like everywhere I look, the nice apartments have an “income restriction.” Meaning - if you make more than $32,000, you can't live here. I have found 4 apartments that I like in West Bend… all of which are income-restrictive. If you know of a good 2 or 3 bedroom apartment in the WB that allows people who make a little bit more money to live there - please, point me in the right direction. I feel like a lost pup at this point.

If you see the 92.5 truck parked on your street with a bunch of clothes doubling as window blinds… that's just me waiting for the housing market to crash.

I have been looking for a house. They call this a condo. WTF?

Either condos have lowered their standards… or someone has wishful thinking. They should really call it a “traildo.” You know… a trailer with a garage.

Ugh!

First, Apple used one of Eminem's songs in a commercial and they got sued. Then, Apple (legally) used Eminem in a commercial… and now they are being sued.

I think it's time Steve Jobby Jobs and Eminem part ways - for good.

Today at 11:30am the Milwaukee Brewers will announce that Robin Yount will return to the club as bench coach. He will partner with former teammate Ned Yost to help lead the young and talented Brewers in 2006.
Free Agency starts in the next few weeks and look for the Brewers to actively go after a starting pitcher also. Jarrod Washburn, another Wisconsin native, has mentioned that he would like to come back home. When asked if he would return to the Angels after their playoff loss, he responded, “No”.
What does all this say about the Brewers? They are on the right track. Yount brings a Hall of Fame resume that displays 2 MVP awards. He played every play like it was his last and was at his best when the pressure was on. That kind of attitude is what the Brewers need.
Who would have thought the Brewers are taking headlines over the Packers in November?

I would have shot the m'er f'er, too.

I don’t watch Lost, but I have seen enough episodes to have a good outside theory on the show. Here’s my guess:

1.) There was never a REAL plane crash.
2.) The “island” isn’t really an island.
3.) The “others” are really psychologists.
4.) The “island” is really stage for…
5.) …a pyschological experiment.
6.) The show doesn’t have to end because this point can be revealed in the future.
7.) Every hardship on the show is a smaller experiment within the larger picture.
8.) Each individual was picked for the experiment for a certain personality trait of theirs.

I have not heard anybody else with the same theory - of course, I don’t watch the show that often and therefore I don’t hear many theories about the show.

For the past 18 months (roughly), I have been posting e-mails from Bob Cahow and Robb Svoboda. They were both stationed in Iraq with the National Guard. I am happy to report that they are home now.

Thank you, both, for all that you do.