F’n Early NFL Preview: AFC North Edition

TrophyBefore I get to the AFC North, I’d like to address the biggest rumor in the NFL right now swirling around New Orleans. Roger Goodell appears to be ready to reduce the suspension on Vilma in exchange for him dropping the defamation of character lawsuit. This could mean that Goodell’s evidence isn’t as strong as he stated, or it could just mean he doesn’t want a long court battle. I tend to believe the former because when is the last time you heard NFL management backing down? The coaching situation is still screwed, however, as Saint’s management admitted they were guilty and they don’t have a leg to stand on. This development could be a ray of hope in the black cloud hanging over New Orleans right now, so on to the AFC North. Continue reading →

The Sikh Way of Life Can Teach Us a Thing or Two

Originally, I intended that this post be about the Sikh people, then about the beautiful principles taught in Sikhism and then about the founder Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru.  Reading about all  has proven both enlightening and interesting. I was reminded of many valuable lessons.

For example, the monotheistic religion, founded almost 500 years ago, is the fifth largest organized religion in the world with over 30 million Sikhs worldwide.  The Sikh religious philosophy has been traditionally known as Gurmat (literally ‘wisdom of the Guru’). Devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, the denouncing of superstition and most importantly, equality of man-kind, are it’s key principles. The Sikh religion teaches respect to all other religions and that one should not only defend one’s religion, but the religious faith of others as a human right as well.  At the end of every Sikh prayer, there is a request for the welfare of all humanity. Continue reading →

The Daily Sausage – Tuesday Edition

Senator Honey Badger, Labor Vs. Management – Part Infinity, the GOP pokes the IRS, the coming gay marriage victories, you’ve got some Mitt on your face, the Tea Party is at it again, someone owes Janet Napolitano an apology, and like we are most of us potheads, man. Continue reading →

One Man’s Descent Into Audio Madness

I have a love-hate relationship with shopping for electronics.

I am borderline obsessive about finding the sweet spot of value in terms of price versus performance. I have no issues spending a little more money if it means getting a lot more quality. I absorb every piece of information I can get my hands on in the hopes that I will find the perfect product at the perfect price. Most of the time I succeed, because I have the luxury of being patient.

However, especially for something as subjective as audio, it is a descent into madness. Continue reading →