It's time to relax.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
JTI GET TOGETHER
Just a reminder
about tomorrow
Please
plan to attend the next get-together with the JT Irregulars.
WHEN:
This Saturday November 9th
We
will have out of town guests (members) to blab with this time. As
usual, Location and Time will be sent via email. If you are not sure if your email is listed
with the administrator(s) please send an email to:
the Sheriff at thesheriff@jtirregulars.com requesting information.
the Sheriff at thesheriff@jtirregulars.com requesting information.
More Censorship
Kenosha just approved the agreement to hear Racine's ethics complaints.
Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman is proposing that all failed ethics complaints result in the charging party having to pay costs and expenses.
This, of course, will dissuade people from filing legitimate ethics complaints for fear they will have to pay for them.
None of this appears in the Journal Times.
The City of Racine is at war with its residents.
Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman is proposing that all failed ethics complaints result in the charging party having to pay costs and expenses.
This, of course, will dissuade people from filing legitimate ethics complaints for fear they will have to pay for them.
None of this appears in the Journal Times.
The City of Racine is at war with its residents.
Native American Wanting Coffee
The waiter says, "Sure, Chief. Coming right up."
He gets the Native American a tall mug of coffee.....
The Native American drinks the coffee down in one gulp, turns and blasts the buffalo with the shotgun, causing parts of the animal to splatter everywhere and then just walks out.
The next morning the Native American returns.
He has his shotgun in one hand, pulling another male buffalo with the
other.
He walks up to the counter and says to the waiter: "Want coffee."
The waiter says, "Whoa, Tonto! We're still cleaning up your mess from yesterday. What was all that about, anyway?"
The Native American smiles and proudly says, "Training for a position in United States Congress. Come in, drink coffee, shoot the bull, leave mess for others to clean up, disappear for rest of day."
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone! It's that time again! you guessed it, Four for Fridays. What would a Friday be without questions in the morning? Anyways, your questions....
1) What do you prefer, butter or margarine?
2) What is something from your life that is most likely to end up in a museum?
3) Which one of your responsibilities do you wish you could get rid of?
4) What MOVIE comes to mind when you think of the '70's?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What do you prefer, butter or margarine?
2) What is something from your life that is most likely to end up in a museum?
3) Which one of your responsibilities do you wish you could get rid of?
4) What MOVIE comes to mind when you think of the '70's?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
WHISKEY
In 1952, Armon M. Sweat, Jr., a member of the Texas House of Representatives, was asked about his position on
whiskey. What follows is his exact answer (taken from the Political
Archives of Texas):
"If you mean whiskey, the devil's brew, the poison scourge, the bloody monster that defiles innocence, dethrones reason, destroys the home, creates misery and poverty, yea, literally takes the bread from the mouths of little children; if you mean that evil drink that topples Christian men and women from the pinnacles of righteous and gracious living into the bottomless pit of degradation, shame, despair, helplessness, and hopelessness, then, my friend, I am opposed to it with every fiber of my being.
However, if by whiskey you mean the lubricant of conversation, the philosophic juice, the elixir of life, the liquid that is consumed when good fellows get together, that puts a song in their hearts and the warm glow of contentment in their eyes; if you mean Christmas cheer, the stimulating sip that puts a little spring in the step of an elderly gentleman on a frosty morning; if you mean that drink that enables man to magnify his joy, and to forget life's great tragedies and heartbreaks and sorrow; if you mean that drink the sale of which pours into Texas treasuries untold millions of dollars each year, that provides tender care for our little crippled children, our blind, our deaf, our dumb, our pitifully aged and infirm, to build the finest highways, hospitals, universities, and community colleges in this nation, then my friend, I am absolutely, unequivocally in favor of it.
This is my position, and as always, I refuse to compromise on matters of principle."
"If you mean whiskey, the devil's brew, the poison scourge, the bloody monster that defiles innocence, dethrones reason, destroys the home, creates misery and poverty, yea, literally takes the bread from the mouths of little children; if you mean that evil drink that topples Christian men and women from the pinnacles of righteous and gracious living into the bottomless pit of degradation, shame, despair, helplessness, and hopelessness, then, my friend, I am opposed to it with every fiber of my being.
However, if by whiskey you mean the lubricant of conversation, the philosophic juice, the elixir of life, the liquid that is consumed when good fellows get together, that puts a song in their hearts and the warm glow of contentment in their eyes; if you mean Christmas cheer, the stimulating sip that puts a little spring in the step of an elderly gentleman on a frosty morning; if you mean that drink that enables man to magnify his joy, and to forget life's great tragedies and heartbreaks and sorrow; if you mean that drink the sale of which pours into Texas treasuries untold millions of dollars each year, that provides tender care for our little crippled children, our blind, our deaf, our dumb, our pitifully aged and infirm, to build the finest highways, hospitals, universities, and community colleges in this nation, then my friend, I am absolutely, unequivocally in favor of it.
This is my position, and as always, I refuse to compromise on matters of principle."
WHISKEY
In 1952, Armon M. Sweat, Jr., a member of the Texas House of Representatives,
In 1952, Armon M. Sweat, Jr., a member of the Texas House of Representatives,
was asked about his position on
whiskey. What follows is his exact answer
(taken from the Political
Archives of Texas):
"If you mean whiskey, the devil's brew, the poison scourge, the bloody
monster that defiles innocence, dethrones reason, destroys the home,
creates misery and poverty, yea, literally takes the bread from the mouths
of little children; if you mean that evil drink that topples Christian men and
women from the pinnacles of
righteous and gracious living into the bottomless
pit of degradation, shame,
despair, helplessness, and hopelessness, then, my friend,
I am opposed to it with every
fiber of my being.
However, if by whiskey you mean
the lubricant of conversation, the
philosophic juice, the elixir of life, the liquid that is consumed
when good fellows get together, that puts a song in their hearts and the
warm glow of contentment in their eyes; if you mean Christmas
cheer, the stimulating sip that puts a little spring in the step of an
elderly gentleman on a frosty morning; if you mean that drink that
enables man to magnify his joy, and to forget life's great tragedies and
heartbreaks and sorrow; if you mean that drink the sale of which
pours into Texas treasuries untold millions of dollars each year, that
provides tender care for our little crippled children, our blind, our
deaf, our dumb, our pitifully aged and infirm, to build the finest
highways, hospitals, universities, and community colleges in this nation,
then my friend, I am absolutely, unequivocally in favor of it.
philosophic juice, the elixir of life, the liquid that is consumed
when good fellows get together, that puts a song in their hearts and the
warm glow of contentment in their eyes; if you mean Christmas
cheer, the stimulating sip that puts a little spring in the step of an
elderly gentleman on a frosty morning; if you mean that drink that
enables man to magnify his joy, and to forget life's great tragedies and
heartbreaks and sorrow; if you mean that drink the sale of which
pours into Texas treasuries untold millions of dollars each year, that
provides tender care for our little crippled children, our blind, our
deaf, our dumb, our pitifully aged and infirm, to build the finest
highways, hospitals, universities, and community colleges in this nation,
then my friend, I am absolutely, unequivocally in favor of it.
This is my position, and as always, I refuse to compromise on matters of
principle."
"FERRARI PICK UP PRANK"
Published on Nov 4, 2013
"We went out with a 2013 Red Ferrari Italia 458 to go on a social experiment and see if it can pick up ladies no matter how you look and this is how it went.:)"
Read more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWvH7jEpMdA
For shame, ladies. Tsk, tsk.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
"NEW:Complaint for injunction filed against the City of Racine regarding Mound Cemetery"
From RacineUncovered:
"Actions by City Representatives led to the legal action, as the City planned and moved towards digging or drilling at the Site this week; without a current permit from the Wisconsin State Historical Society. This intent was conveyed through several channels including announcement by Aldermen whom visited the Site while it was surrounded by its protectors.
"As we prepare for the hearing on 12NOV2013, we specifically ask that you send a private message with your contact information should you have witnessed these or similar statements from anyone in the City Government. Additionally, we will establish event pages soon to ensure representation during the hearing; as well as at the mound site.
"UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE it remains imperative that we continue to check the Site for activities several times and often throughout the day – each day. Any activity should be reported out as quickly as possible in order to mobilize everyone and alert media contacts. We want to thank all of those that stood watch in the past, and during the intense last couple of days. With legal action underway, we hope the matter comes to a successful resolution quickly.
"Together, we have all adverted tragedy twice now with little to no notice….. Together we can do great and honorable things! Keep the resolve! Be IDLE NO MORE!”
"For more on this and to contact them visit them on their facebook page at Ogichidaa Mawansomag"
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2013/11/complaint-for-injunction-filed-against-the-city-of-racine-regarding-mound-cemetary/
From Racine Communicator News:
"CITY OF RACINE PREPARES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH SACRED INDIAN BURIAL GROUND TESTING, DESPITE OUTCRY OF NATIVE AMERICANS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS!! Alderman Greg Helding refuses to shake hands with concerned community members and scoffs at the Native Americans that were on site to voice opposition to the illegal sale. Ald. Greg Helding also comments and says 'WE DONT NEED A PERMIT FROM ANYONE TO DIG' Various media sources are picking up this story once again, please view the WTMJ Channel 4 News story from today at the link provided below."
http://www.jrn.com/tmj4/news/Rally-at-controversial-Racine-burial-mound-230643951.html
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/66142433505/city-of-racine-prepares-to-move-forward-with
This is so sickening. Alderman Helding declares they "don't need a permit from anyone to dig," but they're ashamed to do it on camera. As soon as the cameras show, they run away.
Not one word of this makes it into the Journal Times. It's being broadcast on Milwaukee TV, but the Journal Times won't print it. How corrupt can they get?
"William Brown with Ogichidaa Mawansomag has stated that a complaint/request for an injunction against the City of Racine regarding disturbing the Mound Cemetery grounds has been filed. It is to be heard on November 12, 2013
“After a long two days, and the efforts by many to again ensure the mound was not disturbed by the City or Family in question, a complaint and request for injunction was filed today in Racine County Court; being served to the Mayor’s Office, as well as the office of the City Attorney. A hearing on the matter will be held at the Racine Court House on 12NOV2013 at 0830."Actions by City Representatives led to the legal action, as the City planned and moved towards digging or drilling at the Site this week; without a current permit from the Wisconsin State Historical Society. This intent was conveyed through several channels including announcement by Aldermen whom visited the Site while it was surrounded by its protectors.
"As we prepare for the hearing on 12NOV2013, we specifically ask that you send a private message with your contact information should you have witnessed these or similar statements from anyone in the City Government. Additionally, we will establish event pages soon to ensure representation during the hearing; as well as at the mound site.
"UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE it remains imperative that we continue to check the Site for activities several times and often throughout the day – each day. Any activity should be reported out as quickly as possible in order to mobilize everyone and alert media contacts. We want to thank all of those that stood watch in the past, and during the intense last couple of days. With legal action underway, we hope the matter comes to a successful resolution quickly.
"Together, we have all adverted tragedy twice now with little to no notice….. Together we can do great and honorable things! Keep the resolve! Be IDLE NO MORE!”
"For more on this and to contact them visit them on their facebook page at Ogichidaa Mawansomag"
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2013/11/complaint-for-injunction-filed-against-the-city-of-racine-regarding-mound-cemetary/
From Racine Communicator News:
"CITY OF RACINE PREPARES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH SACRED INDIAN BURIAL GROUND TESTING, DESPITE OUTCRY OF NATIVE AMERICANS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS!! Alderman Greg Helding refuses to shake hands with concerned community members and scoffs at the Native Americans that were on site to voice opposition to the illegal sale. Ald. Greg Helding also comments and says 'WE DONT NEED A PERMIT FROM ANYONE TO DIG' Various media sources are picking up this story once again, please view the WTMJ Channel 4 News story from today at the link provided below."
http://www.jrn.com/tmj4/news/Rally-at-controversial-Racine-burial-mound-230643951.html
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/66142433505/city-of-racine-prepares-to-move-forward-with
This is so sickening. Alderman Helding declares they "don't need a permit from anyone to dig," but they're ashamed to do it on camera. As soon as the cameras show, they run away.
Not one word of this makes it into the Journal Times. It's being broadcast on Milwaukee TV, but the Journal Times won't print it. How corrupt can they get?
More ISON: Lovejoy Meets the Beehive
I managed to get up early again and image a couple of comets. ISON is rapidly getting lower in the sky. It is still not too bad, but you can tell it is on the move, much lower than last time I got out (last Saturday). It is not visibly impressive, but still easy to photograph (although the Zodiacal Light interferes more due to the lower elevation). Here is a pic from this morning.
Turning my attention to Comet Lovejoy, it is much higher in the sky and much more impressive. Lovejoy does not have the tail but it is much brighter and very easy to see. As a bonus, it is in the same binocular field as the Beehive star cluster right now and probably will be for another couple of days. I highly recommend getting out and tracking this one down.
More updates will be posted as I manage to drag myself out of bed in the mornings!
Reprinted with permission from the Half-Astrophysicist Blog.
Venus and the Moon
Venus just had its greatest separation from the Sun a few days ago. Hence it stays up a long time after sunset. However, since the ecliptic makes a very shallow angle with respect to the horizon, it is relatively low in the southwest after sunset.
Last night, it was joined by the crescent Moon.
Tonight the Moon will makes it closest approach to Venus for this month so it will definitely be worth checking out.
Another challenge is to see Venus during the day. I blogged about this before (and have posted pics of Venus and the Moon during the day). One of the important things when searching for Venus during the day is to avoid looking at the Sun. Remember I said Venus is about as far from the Sun as it gets? Well, that makes this a very good time to try. I still recommend standing where the Sun is behind a building but you can see the crescent Moon. Find the Moon and look nearby for Venus. The chart below shows for about 1:30pm today in Tucson.
And of course you can take pics! I have seen people capture Venus during the day with point and shoot cameras so you don't need fancy equipemnet!
Reprinted with permission from the Half-Astrophysicist Blog.
"Movember 2013: Nick Offerman's Great Moments in Moustache History"
http://us.movember.com/
I've had a moustache since I was 18. I shaved it off once and immediately grew it back.
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my post-Halloween ghouls and goblins! How are you?
The time change on Sunday put a hitch in my giddyup. It happens twice a year and it always takes
me days to adjust. I think it’s slightly
better in the fall because we “gain” an hour.
I dislike the time change in the spring because it makes me feel like
I’m running late. Now, however, it’s
dark by 5 PM. Yuck.
Oh my, oh my, oh my!
Not only did the dirty Chicago Bears win over our vaunted Green Bay
Packers on Monday, but they crippled Mr. Aaron Rodgers (early) in the
process. Oh my, oh my! Grrr.
How dare they? I shipped Mr.
Rodgers a bottle of my ‘Get Well Or Else!™ Tonic’ by overnight express. Whether or not he uses it is up to him. One sip and he’ll be on the mend. One chug and he’ll be healthier than a
horse. One bottle and he’ll be
R.I.P. You have to work your way up to
the higher doses of my tonics. The
injury-riddled Packers face the Philadelphia Eagles on this Sunday at noon.
The coach says he has every confidence that backup quarterback, Seneca
Washington, will get the job done. Let’s
hope so. Go, Packers! Eradicate the Eagles!
In the Irregular Football League, my Screaming Psychics
returned to third place. The
Half-Astrophysicists and Orbliterators still occupy the number one and two
positions respectively. The Mighty Bears
are nipping at my heels. Stay away, you
quarterback killers!
A gunman went off in a mall recently. These occurrences are becoming almost
commonplace. Two, three, or more times a
week, we hear about another shooting. We
become desensitized to the horror for our own sakes. How else can we deal with it? Murder, sometimes mass murder, of innocents
takes place frequently. I think the
whole world has gone crazy. This is not
the advanced civilization that we were promised in our youth. This is some sort of dysfunctional, schizoid
contraption limping along to oblivion, dragging down the good as well as the
bad. Oh my.
Unfortunately, things are not any better on the local
scene. We may not have gunmen going off
every other day, but we have plenty of crime and corruption. We have plenty of unemployment and poverty,
too. Racine
is my home. I weep to see her so abused.
Finally, “Downtown Racine will kick off the holiday season
with the annual Holiday Parade, community Christmas tree lighting ceremony and
open house on Saturday, Nov. 9.” http://journaltimes.com/news/local/downtown-racine-holiday-parade-is-nov/article_674123de-4247-11e3-9507-001a4bcf887a.html
Oh my, isn’t that supposed to be “holiday”
tree? I may attend this event with
Junior and Señor Zanza, if he wants to go. I don’t have to ask Junior. If girls will be there, he will be there.
Thank you so much my dear sweethearts for perusing my blog
today. I so enjoy the company. Remember, you can always contact me
psychically for a spiritual hug.
Or, you can contact me through email: madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
Be careful to adjust to the earlier darkness when
driving. Kids and school buses and
darkness, oh my! Keep layering clothing. You’ll know when it’s time to wrap yourself
in a winter coat. I love you all. Parapraxis!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
The Truth Will NOT Set You Free
For some reason, I have trouble learning that lesson. I have a tendency to blurt out the truth at “inappropriate”
moments, and then suffer the consequences.
The truth about the truth is that almost no one is interested in it. After 12 years of an education that
supposedly stressed honesty and truth, I graduated to the reality that honesty
is rarely the best policy. Lying is how
you get ahead. Demanding the truth is
how you get broke.
I was whining recently to my shrink about my problems. Her response was to tell me that I should be
proud that I live “a life of integrity.”
I said, “That and two bucks will get you a cup of coffee." Seriously, what good is it to act ethically
in an unethical world? Lying John and
his buddies are living proof of the success of dishonesty. No matter what one may believe about a “judgment
day” after death, the truth is that Dickert and his buddies will be prosperous
and long gone when the bills for their crimes come due.
It’s hardly just Dickert.
Dishonesty pervades politics like cancer. We piss and moan about it, but we’re not
going to do anything about it. The
politicians know that. They rely on our
apathy. They are rarely
disappointed. You can complain all you
want, but it means nothing if it’s not working towards unseating the
unscrupulous scoundrels infesting our public life.
Locally, Alderman Kaplan was a big mouthed, loose cannon packing
heat. The bag of wind was constantly
spouting off about the people he supposedly represents, casting Racine
residents as villains in their own city.
He even convinced the Common Council to arm themselves against the
citizens. Funny, isn’t it, how quiet he’s
become since his seat on the Common Council was threatened? That’s the only thing that corrupt
politicians understand. Take away their
power and they’re just petty criminals.
Why do we indoctrinate our children with the notion of right
and wrong if we’re not willing to defend it?
I don’t know and I don’t think I care anymore. I’ve been a fool. Today I stand to lose literally everything
that I own because I blurted out the truth. Building management took offense at my
comments and my lease is not being renewed before the bedbugs have been eradicated from the building. Thus, I
can’t take anything with me for fear of infestation.
That’s it. That’s the
last shot to the nuts that I take for the truth. From now on, I’m to be known as lying Orbs. I was an extremely successful liar when I was
drinking. Imagine how much better I’ll
be at it sober.
Party on, lying Orbs!
"RAIDERS HOST ALBANY METRO MALLERS IN USFA/USFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP"
"Raiders attempt to win ninth national championship Saturday
night"
"November 3 (RACINE, WIS.) - The Racine Raiders (13-1) will host the Albany
(NY) Metro Mallers (12-1) Saturday night, November 9, 2013, at 7 p.m. at
Historic Horlick Athletic Field in Racine, Wis. The national title game is
co-sanctioned by the United States Football Association (USFA) and the United
States Football Federation (USFF). The USFA is one of the most established
sanctioning organizations in minor league football.
"The Raiders will be attempting to win their second straight national title and the ninth in team history. It will be the last game with head coach Gino Perfetto at the helm as Perfetto already announced he will not return in 2014.
"The Metro Mallers have a strong history dating back to 1972. Albany won a national championship in 2008 and have won nine league championships including winning the SPF - The League league title this season, their first in the league after moving from the Empire Football League.
"The two teams have played once before. In 1991, the Racine Raiders played an independent schedule and Albany traveled to Racine. The Raiders won, 27-13.
"The game will be carried live on WRJN 1400 AM and streaming at http://www.wrjn.com beginning with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m. with Don Wadewitz and Tom Christensen. Belle TV will also record the game with the audio from the radio broadcast for rebroadcast at a later date.
"ABOUT THE 2013 RACINE RAIDERS
"The Raiders feature a balanced offense and one of the best defenses in the country. Second-year quarterback Craig McClelland (UW-Oshkosh) leads the Raiders offense. McClelland has thrown for 1,750 yards and 25 touchdowns against just five interceptions.
"McClelland has spread the ball around equally to his top three targets. Sam D'Alie (Racine Horlick High School) has 23 catches fo 398 yards and 8 touchdowns. Rookie Dom Kegel (Greenville College), who earned most valuable player awards playing in Europe, has 22 receptions for 359 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dorian Palmer (Zion-Benton High School) is also in the mix with 21 grabs for 373 yards and 4 touchdowns. Adding to McClelland's weapons are tight end Traves Worthington (Lakeland College) who has 14 catches for 286 yards and 6 touchdowns and wide receiver Will Norwood (Miami University - Ohio) with 11 receptions for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns in just six games.
"The Raiders rushing attack features J.R. Taylor, who played with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at Eastern Illinois University and was signed as a priority free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2003. Taylor was named co-offensive player of the year in the Mid-States Football League this season after rushing for 937 yards and 12 touchdowns.
"Taylor was joined in the backfield by Damonshay Pitt (Racine Park High School) who added 370 yards and 3 touchdowns and rookie Ivry Lashley (South Milwaukee High School) with 330 yards and 6 touchdowns.
"The Raiders defense is considered one of the best in the country. It all begins with the defensive line for Racine. Ardrey Jarrett (Waukegan High School) recorded 13 tackles for loss and 5 sacks on the season while Jaran Rutledge (Knox College) and Larry Williams (North Park University) helped hold down the interior of the line. Rutledge had six tackles for loss and three sacks while Williams contributed eight tackles for loss and four sacks.
"The pressure applied by the defensive line helps safety Torie Ruffin (Concordia University Wisconsin) roam downfield. Ruffin leads the team with 60 tackles, 7 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 3 defensive touchdowns. Nate Heard (UW-Oshkosh) is a shutdown cornerback and leads the team with 14 pass breakups while also grabbing four interceptions.
"The linebackers are led by veteran Nate Harris. Harris had eight tackles for loss, five sacks, two interceptions and nine quarterback hurries. Deveron Davis (Racine Lutheran High School) is the leading tackler of the bunch with 37 tackles, including 3 tackles for loss and a sack. Brandon Hendrickson and Jordan Scott, both out of Kenosha Bradford High School, are big contributors. Hendrickson, playing in just six games this season due to injury, recorded 26 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a sack and an interception. Scott is second on the team with 12 tackles for loss and has 5 sacks.
"ABOUT THE 2013 ALBANY METRO MALLERS
"Albany is anchored by veteran center Andres Morris who played collegiately at C.W. Post University. Morris was a first team all-star selection in the Empire Football League in 2011 and 2012 and has been a perennial minor league football All-American during his career.
"The Metro Mallers use a multi-headed rushing attack. C.J. Tarver, the team's all-purpose back, was named the most valuable player in the Metro Mallers 41-14 league championship win over the nationally ranked South Buffalo Celtics.
"Two of their biggest offensive weapons are wide receivers Culture Branch and Jason Quinn. Quinn, who is banged up a bit, is the possession receiver for Albany. Branch has won several all-league awards in his time with the team.
"On defense, three Murdock brothers start for Albany. Darnell, Dwayne and Donald start on the defensive line, outside linebacker and defensive back, respectively. Alex Brace is the featured linebacker for the Metro Mallers.
"'The guys have been around each other awhile,' says owner Sal Iavarone. 'The defensive starting unit has been together for around five years.'
"Two players on the Albany roster actually played in the last game between the two teams back in 1991. Iavarone started with the Metro Mallers in 1980 and played through the 2011 season. He's still on the roster but he suffered a broken hand in October 2011 and hasn't felt comfortable enough to take the field again.
"'I haven't officially retired,' says Iavarone.
"Jeff Lipscomb, currently a non-starter for the team at the age of 52, also played in the game in Racine in 1991. Lipscomb has been a member of the Metro Mallers off-and-on for 25 years.
"The Racine Raiders, a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization, begin their 61st season of operations in 2013. The Raiders won their eighth national championship in 2012. Find out more about the Racine Raiders at http://www.racineraiders.com."
"The Raiders will be attempting to win their second straight national title and the ninth in team history. It will be the last game with head coach Gino Perfetto at the helm as Perfetto already announced he will not return in 2014.
"The Metro Mallers have a strong history dating back to 1972. Albany won a national championship in 2008 and have won nine league championships including winning the SPF - The League league title this season, their first in the league after moving from the Empire Football League.
"The two teams have played once before. In 1991, the Racine Raiders played an independent schedule and Albany traveled to Racine. The Raiders won, 27-13.
"The game will be carried live on WRJN 1400 AM and streaming at http://www.wrjn.com beginning with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m. with Don Wadewitz and Tom Christensen. Belle TV will also record the game with the audio from the radio broadcast for rebroadcast at a later date.
"ABOUT THE 2013 RACINE RAIDERS
"The Raiders feature a balanced offense and one of the best defenses in the country. Second-year quarterback Craig McClelland (UW-Oshkosh) leads the Raiders offense. McClelland has thrown for 1,750 yards and 25 touchdowns against just five interceptions.
"McClelland has spread the ball around equally to his top three targets. Sam D'Alie (Racine Horlick High School) has 23 catches fo 398 yards and 8 touchdowns. Rookie Dom Kegel (Greenville College), who earned most valuable player awards playing in Europe, has 22 receptions for 359 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dorian Palmer (Zion-Benton High School) is also in the mix with 21 grabs for 373 yards and 4 touchdowns. Adding to McClelland's weapons are tight end Traves Worthington (Lakeland College) who has 14 catches for 286 yards and 6 touchdowns and wide receiver Will Norwood (Miami University - Ohio) with 11 receptions for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns in just six games.
"The Raiders rushing attack features J.R. Taylor, who played with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at Eastern Illinois University and was signed as a priority free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2003. Taylor was named co-offensive player of the year in the Mid-States Football League this season after rushing for 937 yards and 12 touchdowns.
"Taylor was joined in the backfield by Damonshay Pitt (Racine Park High School) who added 370 yards and 3 touchdowns and rookie Ivry Lashley (South Milwaukee High School) with 330 yards and 6 touchdowns.
"The Raiders defense is considered one of the best in the country. It all begins with the defensive line for Racine. Ardrey Jarrett (Waukegan High School) recorded 13 tackles for loss and 5 sacks on the season while Jaran Rutledge (Knox College) and Larry Williams (North Park University) helped hold down the interior of the line. Rutledge had six tackles for loss and three sacks while Williams contributed eight tackles for loss and four sacks.
"The pressure applied by the defensive line helps safety Torie Ruffin (Concordia University Wisconsin) roam downfield. Ruffin leads the team with 60 tackles, 7 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 3 defensive touchdowns. Nate Heard (UW-Oshkosh) is a shutdown cornerback and leads the team with 14 pass breakups while also grabbing four interceptions.
"The linebackers are led by veteran Nate Harris. Harris had eight tackles for loss, five sacks, two interceptions and nine quarterback hurries. Deveron Davis (Racine Lutheran High School) is the leading tackler of the bunch with 37 tackles, including 3 tackles for loss and a sack. Brandon Hendrickson and Jordan Scott, both out of Kenosha Bradford High School, are big contributors. Hendrickson, playing in just six games this season due to injury, recorded 26 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a sack and an interception. Scott is second on the team with 12 tackles for loss and has 5 sacks.
"ABOUT THE 2013 ALBANY METRO MALLERS
"Albany is anchored by veteran center Andres Morris who played collegiately at C.W. Post University. Morris was a first team all-star selection in the Empire Football League in 2011 and 2012 and has been a perennial minor league football All-American during his career.
"The Metro Mallers use a multi-headed rushing attack. C.J. Tarver, the team's all-purpose back, was named the most valuable player in the Metro Mallers 41-14 league championship win over the nationally ranked South Buffalo Celtics.
"Two of their biggest offensive weapons are wide receivers Culture Branch and Jason Quinn. Quinn, who is banged up a bit, is the possession receiver for Albany. Branch has won several all-league awards in his time with the team.
"On defense, three Murdock brothers start for Albany. Darnell, Dwayne and Donald start on the defensive line, outside linebacker and defensive back, respectively. Alex Brace is the featured linebacker for the Metro Mallers.
"'The guys have been around each other awhile,' says owner Sal Iavarone. 'The defensive starting unit has been together for around five years.'
"Two players on the Albany roster actually played in the last game between the two teams back in 1991. Iavarone started with the Metro Mallers in 1980 and played through the 2011 season. He's still on the roster but he suffered a broken hand in October 2011 and hasn't felt comfortable enough to take the field again.
"'I haven't officially retired,' says Iavarone.
"Jeff Lipscomb, currently a non-starter for the team at the age of 52, also played in the game in Racine in 1991. Lipscomb has been a member of the Metro Mallers off-and-on for 25 years.
"The Racine Raiders, a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization, begin their 61st season of operations in 2013. The Raiders won their eighth national championship in 2012. Find out more about the Racine Raiders at http://www.racineraiders.com."
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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Sweet Swedish Winter
I was inspired by Orbs and his Snow is a Four Letter Word post.. I might have posted this before I can't remember but I thought I would post some Swedish culture as it has been a long time and since winter is nipping at our heals I found it appropriate.. enjoy.. This is Freewheel with Sweet Swedish Winter
