We need a new Fenway Park!

I'm not going to rant about the Red Sox or anything, this blog is about Fenway Park and why we need a new ballpark. I think it's time for a new park, I mean seriously, the place was built in 1912, and it is extremely uncomfortable to sit in, not to mention the poor angles it offers to watch the game from. Sure the monster seats are great and all(even though they are wicked expensive), but the ownership could have built a new park with all the money they've spent on renovating the old place. I really don't understand the logic, because I feel like a new fenway would be a huge money maker. The current fenway holds about 38,000 people, and it sells out every night. If a new fenway was built with about 45,000 seats, that would create more tickets for people to get their hands on, and create even more revenue and memorabilia sales. it's just time to say good-bye to the old fenway and build something fans can feel comfortable sitting in. I feel like you have to weigh around 80lbs to feel good sitting in any seat at fenway. From reading this, you can definitely tell i'm not a "save fenway" kinda guy.

Shattered Glass!

I just wanted to talk about this movie more. I thought it was a great film portraying betrayal, trust, selfishness, and the dangers of lying. It was amazing though how he could fantasize all of these stories in his head and put them in text, and people bought into it. Maybe if he was writing for a fiction magazine his work would be well recognized. He should have realized that he wouldn't get away with it because eventually someone would catch on to his fake stories. I did some research on Stephen Glass and where he is today, and I guess he went to law school to become a lawyer. This is funny!, because lawyers probably lie more often than not. I don't know who would even give him a job after this incident. It takes alot of guts to make up stories to a major company. I don't know if it's me or not but when information gets "fact checked", do people look into the names to make sure they are credible? If this is the case why didn't the people in charge of "fact checking" his stories get questioned for actually doing this to make sure the names were names of real people. Maybe someone could either correct me?, or give me some more incite?

Smart Cars!

Has anyone seen those real ugly looking cars on the roads these days? They are called smart cars, and I guess they are suppose to get about 41 miles to a gallon. They look pretty dangerous with the way they are designed. I mean, in terms of safety, they are so small, that if someone were to get into an accident, they would probably be crushed. I was just reading up on the safety features on the smart car, and I guess the strength of the frame can be compared to a nut's shell. There is some kind of steel housing that protects the front of the car from any severe impacts. So I suppose looks are not everything, especially with a car, because as I was reading, even though the car looks flimsy, it is very safe. It is also very eco-friendly, because it produces extremely low emission. So it is very good for the environment. I wouldn't buy this car though, because of just how it looks. I'm sure it is very, very safe, and has been proven so, but I mean seriously, would you really want to be driving around in something that looks like an Urkel mobile. If it was maybe a little bigger, I might consider it. Take a look at this!!!

I'm hearing Facebook may cost $$$$$$

I saw a page recently that said something about the owner selling off the social networking site Facebook, then charging customers $14.99/month for the service. If this does indeed happen, I won't be on Facebook much longer. I only have it because it's free! I did kinda wonder when they would start charging to use it, because it would be silly not to charge, think of all the money that would be flowing in. I know people will still pay for it, because some people just can't live without it...... I dunno, as for myself, I could care less about it, especially if it's going to cost money to have it. I am actually shocked that we don't pay for it now.

The NHL is a pathetic league!!

I was just listening to sports talk radio(yes I love this stuff), it was 98.5 the sports hub. A couple of the hosts were talking about the hit to the head Marc Savard received from the Boston Bruins from one of the Pittsburgh Penguins player. The hosts, and most fans who call in, think the bruins should retaliate in some way, shape, or form. The reason why I feel the NHL is pathetic is because they are making tonights game into an "event", because of the possible fighting that might happen on the ice. The NHL is so desperate for an audience, they will do what they can to make money off of tonight's Bruins vs. Penguins game with television ratings. If any retaliation should have happened whatsoever, it should have taken place immediately after Savard got hit. Ever since the NHL rules changed, basically following the 04-05 lockout, the NHL lost a vast majority of its fan base. If they want to reclaim their place as one of the major hockey leagues in North America, they need to make some drastic changes to their rules.

I went to NYC over break.....

I went to NYC during spring break, and I must say, it is enormous. I went to central park, it thumps the boston common in terms of size. There were a few what looked like film students trying to shoot footage for documentary alongside the main street. I noticed that there are alot of movies which show central park, and NYC in general. Rockafeller plaza was not as big as I expected, I guess everything looks bigger on television though. Grand Central Station was elegant in the way it was set-up. It had a very 19th century feel to it, which was interesting to say the least. What I thought was most amazing though, was times square. The amount of advertising was insane! Pretty much every square inch of times square has some sort of advertising on it. It actually made me a little dizzy. The colors, fonts, and designs were eye-popping in the way they were displayed. I really like the electronic newsboard that had top headlines streaming above, it was very unique and slightly entertaining. I actually hadn't been to NYC since I was 10. I guess everything must have looked big when I was that small. Does anyone else have any fond memories of NYC? Oh and by the way, I still hate the yankees..........

Texting while Driving!

I'm sure everyone has done it, or does it alot. I'm talking about texting while driving. It is a habit people just have, and sometimes can't do anything to stop it. It's all about using common sense though when doing it, like only doing it when stopped at a red light. I believe massachusetts is trying to pass a law banning it altogether. I know a number of states have already banned texting, and I'm sure many more will follow. What is it about texting that people love? I think it's the convenience of being able to have a conversation without actually speaking words. Personally, I only text when I absolutely have to, otherwise I just call the person up and talk to them. I'm sure studies have been done on this, but I was thinking how texting has affected our verbal language to one another? In terms of being able to effectively speak to someone in in clear and concise language, how has texting affected individuals ability to carry on a conversation verbally? Anyway texting while driving is extremely dangerous, I almost got into an accident the other day because someone was either talking or texting on their phone and not paying attention to the road. Danerous stuff indeed!