VIRGINIA LOSES AGAIN, RENEGADES WIN AGAIN

The Virginia Cavaliers put up a good fight yesterday but fell to Virginia Tech 17-14 losing there 4 straight game after winning 4 straight.  The Cavaliers end there season with a very disappointing 5-7 record and the Cavaliers fans asking allot of questions about what happened to the offense all year.  I my opinion the Cavaliers have to find QB or they will be in the same situation next year.  Speaking of being disappointed I am sure the Georgia Bulldog fans are this morning after falling to Georgia Tech 45-42k, this is the same Georgia tech team that Virginia beat last month.  In high school football action Dinwiddie advanced to the state championship game with a 42-21 win, Dinwiddie will now face a very talented Phoebus team next Saturday at Virginia Tech for the state championship.  The Washington Redskins have a very big game this afternoon when the New York Giants come to D.C., the weather could play a very big factor in this game because it looks like it is going to rain all day.  The Green Bay Packers chance for making the playoffs this year could come to a crashing end today against Carolina with a loss, I have to say I don't like the Packers chances.  The Richmond Renegades won there 3rd straight game last night beating the Twin City Cyclones 5-3, this may been the worst officiated game I have ever seen.  If I was the Twin City coach I would have never made it to the end of this game.  The VCU Rams beat New Mexico last night 67-55 ending the Rams 2 game losing streak.  I will update the college football pick em contest later this morning, there were some changes towards the top.  MICKEY

Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.

Willam Faulkner

DID YOU KNOW
In M&M candies, the letters stand for Mars and Murrie, the developers of the candy in 1941.

JOKE OF THE DAY
Apple
A Pittsburgh steel worker was driving through northern California's apple country.
He stopped at an orchard and asked the owner, "How much are yer apples?" "All you can pick for one dollar," said the rancher.
"Okay," said the Pennsylvanian.

"I'll take two dollars' worth."

Success
To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.

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Robert Guillaume Actor ("Benson") 81
Dick Clark Producer, TV personality ("American Bandstand") 79
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Jimmy Bowen Country singer, recording executive 71
Ridley Scott Director ("Gladiator," "Black Hawk Down") 71
Rob Grill Singer (The Grassroots) 65
Terrence Malick Writer, director 65
Roger Glover Rock musician (Deep Purple) 63
David Mamet Playwright 61
Margaret Whitton Actress 58
Mandy Patinkin Actor, singer 56
Shuggie Otis Musician 55
Jeannie Kendall Country singer (The Kendalls) 54
Lawrence H. Summers Former treasury secretary, former president of Harvard 54
Richard Burr U.S. senator, R-N.C. 53
Billy Idol Rock singer 53
Colin Mochrie Comedian ("Who's Line Is It Anyway?") 51
Margaret Spellings Secretary of education 51
Bo Jackson Pro athlete 46
Ben Stiller Actor 43
Sandra Oh Actress ("Grey's Anatomy") 38
Ivan Rodriguez Baseball player 37
Mindy McCready Country singer 33
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Elisha Cuthbert Actress ("24") 26
Kaley Cuoco ("The Big Bang Theory")Actress 23

GADES TAKE THE FIRE OUT OF THE ANTZ, VIRGINIA LOOKS TO UPSET VIRGINIA TECH

The Richmond Renegades took the Fire out of the Antz last night at the Richmond Coliseum breaking out of there offensive slump by scoring 10 goals en route to 10-4 victory.  Offensively for the Renegades 9 different players scored in the game and there were also 4 fights in the game after the FireAntz become a bit frustrated.  The Gades however did lose there #1 goalie in the game to an apparent leg injury, the Gades will be back in action tonight home again tonight against the Twin City Cyclones.  Well if the Virginia Cavaliers want to play in a bowl game this year they will have to beat Virginia Tech in Blacksburg today and if Virginia Tech wins today they will head to ACC Championship game next week.  I have to say I don't like the Cavaliers chances today.  The East Carolina Pirates dismantled the UTEP Miners yesterday 53-21, the Pirates will play in CUSA Championship game next week.  The Virginia basketball team suffered another setback last night falling Syracuse 73-70, the VCU Rams will be in action tonight against New Mexico in the Cancun Challenge.  In high school football action today the Dinwiddie Generals will face Libertyy (Bealeton) with the winner advancing to state championship game next week at Virginia Tech.  I did go down to Wal-Mart again this morning and yes they did have the donuts ready and they were every good again.  MICKEY

Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.

John Updike

Every experience you have is designed to make you stronger.

Balance Your Life - Recreation. Enjoy yourself - plan leisure time‚ set aside time for personal recreation. Take time to find out what is and what’s not important in your life.

The Bottom Line
The good news is that you get to decide the best time for you to exercise based upon your personal goals, schedule and lifestyle. Ideally, you will pick a time that you are able to stick with consistently and make part of your daily or weekly schedule. If you are training for competition, it's wise to modify your training to accommodate the event start time, and it's always wise to warm up before any workout.

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John Mayall Blues singer, musician 75
Diane Ladd Actress 73
Chuck Mangione Musician, composer 68
Jody Miller Country singer 67
Felix Cavaliere Pop singer, musician (The Rascals) 64
Suzy Chaffee Skier 62
Garry Shandling Actor, comedian ("The Larry Sanders Show") 59
Joel Coen Director ("Fargo") 54
Jeff Fahey Actor 56
Howie Mandel Ccomedian, game show host ("Deal or No Deal") 53
Janet Napolitano Governor of Arizona 51
Rahm Emanuel Illinois congressman, President-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff 49
Cathy Moriarty Actress 48
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Tom Sizemore Actor 47
Andrew McCarthy Actor 46
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Jonathan Knight Singer (New Kids on the Block) 40
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Julian Ovenden Actor 32
Ringo Garza Rock musician (Los Lonely Boys) 27
Lucas Black Actor 26

GADES WIN, TODAY IS BALCK FRIDAY

The Richmond Renegades picked up there 1st road win of the season last night beating the Fayetteville FireAntz 5-4 in a shootout.  The Gades offense broke out of there 2 game slump and actually scored 4 goals in the game and added 1 more in the shootout, thats what happens when you score goals, you have a chance to win.  The Gades will be home both tonight and tomorrow night.  Well today is Black Friday so when you are in the area of the malls be on the lookout those crazy drivers trying to get to the mall, you might wan to stay out of there way because they are on mission.  The UVA basketball team will on the road tonight at Syaracuse trying to avenge avenge an embarrassing loss to Liberty there last time out, it looks like it could be a long season for the Cavs basketball team.  The East Carolina Pirates will finish out the regular season today against UTEP, win or lose today still will have two games left, they will play in next weeks CUSA championship game and then a yet to be determined bowl game.  Well I hope everybody had a nice Thanksgiving and didn't eat to much and if you did get out there today and burn it off.  Have a nice weekend.  MICKEY

The first requisite of success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem without growing weary.

- Thomas Edison

The top five highest rated movie sequels:
1. Godfather II
2. Pirates of the Caribbean 2
3. Spiderman 2
4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
5. Star Wars Return of the Jedi

Calorie balance is like a scale. To remain in balance and maintain your body weight, the calories consumed (from foods) must be balanced by the calories used (in normal body functions, daily activities, and physical activity).

Morning Exercisers Are More Consistent
Even though afternoon exercise might be optimal from a physiological standpoint, research also shows that morning exercisers are more likely to stick to it that late-day athletes. help prevent injury be a good way to prevent injury and get maximum performance, but he said that the most important thing is a consistent exercise regimen.


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Gary Hart Former U.S. senator, D-Colo. 72
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Paul Warfield Football Hall of Famer 66
Randy Newman Singer, songwriter 65
Joe Dante Movie director 62
Paul Shaffer Bandleader ("Late Show With David Letterman") 59
Ed Harris Actor 58
S. Epatha Merkerson Actress ("Law and Order") 56
Michael Chertoff Secretary of homeland security 55
Kristine Arnold Country singer (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) 52
Judd Nelson Actor 49
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Dawn Robinson R&B singer 40
Aimee Garcia Actress ("George Lopez") 30
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Scarlett Pomers Actress ("Reba") 20

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I just though I would take this time to wish all you fellow bloggers and anybody else who come by to visit Mickey's Place a Happy Thanksgiving.  The Richmond Renegades will be on the road tonight against the Fayetteville FireAntz, the Gades will be looking to score a goal tonight since they haven't scored in there last two games and are also looking to pick up there 1st road win of the season also.  The Gades are currently 0-6 on the road.  There are 3 NFL games today, Tennessee will be at Detroit, Seattle at Dallas and Arizona will visit Philadelphia tonight.  I did go down to Wal-Mart this morning and yes they did have to donuts ready and they were very good, there were a few more people down there this morning since it was Thanksgiving.  Again HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all.  MICKEY

If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get.

Frank A. Clark

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Thankful for it all
Think today of how good life can be. And you'll see that life's true goodness comes not from what you have, but from how much you value and appreciate it.

There is no end to the possibilities for richness and fulfillment in your life. There is no limit to what you can make of whatever you have.

Consider what you are able to be thankful for, and you'll discover something wonderful and empowering. You can be thankful for it all.

Look back and you'll see that the pleasures and the pains have both pushed you forward and given you countless opportunities for real growth. You've been supported by the good things you do have and inspired to reach for those things you do not yet have.

The triumphs have given you joy and the disappointments have strengthened your determination. All of it has enabled you to more richly fulfill the beautiful, genuine person you are.

Treasure all that is around you, whatever it may be, and open yourself to the positive possibilities. Be truly thankful for it all, and every day is even more rich and fulfilling than the day before.
-- Ralph Marston

Late Afternoon is Best for Exercise
Research shows that the optimal time to exercise is when our body temperature is at its highest, which, for most people is 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (body temperature is at its lowest just before waking).

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Bill Nye TV personality 53
William Fichtner Actor 52
Caroline Kennedy Daughter of President John F. Kennedy 51
Mike Scioscia Baseball manager 50
Charlie Burchill Rock musician (Simple Minds) 49
Tim Pawlenty Governor of Minnesota 48
Fisher Stevens Actor 45
Robin Givens Actress 44
Michael Vartan Actor ("Alias") 40
Kirk Acevedo Actor 37
Jaleel White Actor 32
Jimmy Rollins MLB player 30
Alison Pill Actress 23

good looking and smart too!!!

julianne and her girls, plus chris morgan, at the national honor society/beta club induction meeting last night at chhs.

VIRGINIA AND VCU BOTH UPSET

The Virginia Cavaliers undefeated season came to an end last night at the JPJ Arena when the Liberty Flames stunned the Cavaliers 86-82.  There is no way that Virginia should lose to Liberty, they aren't even picked to win there own conference.  I do understand that fellow blogger Keith was in attendance but even that didn't help this team, Keith has a pretty stellar record at the JPJ Arena.  Also upset last night where the VCU Rams, the East Carolina Pirates stunned the Rams in OT 93-90, what has happened to the Rams they have now lost two games in a row.  I guess fellow blogger Lee is now a Duke fan again.  I talked to Scott yesterday and he told me that both Dusty & Scottie are both off to 4-1 starts on the mat this year, they both went 3-1 in tournament Saturday and both had pins on Monday night.  I think Scott must have taught them everything they now.  The Renegades continued to shake up there lineup yesterday releasing three players and signing three more, it doesn't appear that any there new signees are big goal scorers though the thing the Gades need the most.  Have a nice day.  MICKEY

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

~ Benjamin Franklin

Today is Buy Nothing Day.

The top five highest average SAT scores by U.S. state:
1. Iowa
2. South Dakota
3. Wisconsin
4. North Dakota
5. Illinois

People who live in their own little world never get to enjoy the worlds of others.

A grand adventure
Don't back away from life just because it gets difficult. Instead, jump into it more fully.
Don't slow down just because the road upward becomes steep. Speed up and get that extra momentum to carry you forward.

There's no good reason to let the challenges get you down. Choose instead to be energized and motivated by them.

Life is a grand adventure. You wouldn't want it to come too easily.

You have all sorts of wonderful skills and abilities. Relish the opportunities to put them to the test and to make them even stronger.

Live with passion and purpose and the resolve to handle whatever may come your way. Never stop discovering how much more you're able to do.
-- Ralph Marston


Late Afternoon is Best for Exercise
Research shows that the optimal time to exercise is when our body temperature is at its highest, which, for most people is 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (body temperature is at its lowest just before waking).

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Samuel Bodman Secretary of energy 70
Porter Goss Former CIA director 70
Rich Little Comedian 70
Tina Turner Rock singer 69
John McVie Rock musician (Fleetwood Mac) 63
Art Shell Football Hall of Famer 62
Harry Carson Football Hall of Famer 55
Jamie Rose Actress 49
Linda Davis Country singer 46
Bernard Allison Blues musician 43
Steve Grisaffe Country musician 43
Kristin Bauer Actress 35
Peter Facinelli Actor 35
Maia Campbell Actress 32
Joe Nichols Country singer 32
Jessica Bowman Actress 28
Natasha Bedingfield Singer 27
Aubrey Collins Country singer 21

Riddle

No one got the food trivia question. Sandi and Sarah got the brain trivia question. Louise got the riddle. Way to go everybody.

I don't think I'm going to blog again until Monday because I will be busy cooking and shopping. I wonder if Maureen knows that Kohl's opens at 4:00AM. Happy Thanksgiving everybody. See some of you soon for Thanksgiving dinner and maybe some of you shopping.

ANSWERS

Food Trivia

A doctor's initials
The name for a meal
It goes with rock
Normally square and round

dinner rolls

Brain Bruisers

A five letter word
To damage severely or harm
Part of word essential for cars
Most kids want you to do this

spoil

Riddle

Why is "H" the most popular letter in the alphabet?

First letter of every holiday

QUESTIONS

Brain Bruiser

A body of water
Free from damage or defect
Uninterrupted and untroubled

Food Trivia Question

Cluster Of Red
Saying No Rudely
Very Bitter
Scrape On The Knee
Audible vibrational disturbance

Riddle

How do you put a baby astronaut to sleep?

GREEN BAY'S PLAYOFF HOPES JUS ABOUT DONE

The New Orleans Saints pounded the Green Bay Packers 51-29 last night in Monday Night Football.  The Packers looked bad on both sides of the ball, the defense couldn't stop the Saints at all and the offense just looked bad.  For a team trying to stay alive in the playoff race the Packers looked terrible.  It looks like I will have to root for the Redskins and Brett Favre and his New York football Jets this year, I still think it was a pretty bad decision for the Packers to let Favre go.  In college basketball action tonight the Virginia Cavaliers look to stay undefeated on the season when the Liberty Flames visit the John Paul Jones Arena and the VCU Rams will be on the road to face the East Carolina Pirates.  My PAIN index has come down a bit this morning but I am still a bit sore on my right side.  Also I think I have finally got the upper hand on my new police scanner, it took a while because that thing is pretty darn complicated and I am sure there still some things that I learn in the future about it.  Scott how did the boys do in the grappling tournament this weekend.  MICKEY

A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.

Charles Darwin

DID YOU KNOW
A male kangaroo is called a boomer, and a female is called a flyer.

A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans!

Changing Schedules
Not everyone can choose to exercise when they feel like it. Work and family commitments often take priority and we end up squeezing in some exercise. If you find that the only time you have to exercise is when you least feel like it, don't despair. As we learned earlier, you can change your rhythms and your body can adapt to a new exercise time. However, it may take about a month to reset your internal exercise clock.

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Kathryn Crosby Actress 75
Matt Clark Actor 72
Joe Gibbs Hall of Fame football coach 68
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Ben Stein Actor, game show host 64
Jonathan Kaplan Director 61
John Larroquette Actor ("Night Court") 61
John Lynch Governor of New Hampshire 56
Amy Grant Country-gospel singer 48
Stacy Lattisaw R&B singer 42
Rodney Sheppard Rock musician (Sugar Ray) 42
Jill Hennessy Actress ("Crossing Jordan," "Law and Order") 39
Christina Applegate ("Samantha Who?" "Married ... With Children")Actress 37
Eddie Steeples Actor 35
Donovan McNabb Football player 32

Riddle

Good morning. I hope you stayed warm over the weekend. I'm getting ready to go Christmas shopping at 10:00. Also waiting for the repair man to repair the refrigerator.(ice maker) Just what you want to brake for Thanksgiving.

Sandi,Sarah and Melanie got the food trivia question. Sandi and Sarah got the brain bruiser. Al got the riddle. Everyone got them on Friday.

Well, the repairman just left and I need to go back to work between the repairman and vet I'm broke.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruiser

Can travel from person to person
Hates Sunlight
Makes water change shape
Can make pipes break

a cold

Food Trivia

Fruit in the name
Great Dessert
Popular toy in the 80's
Vertically Challenged

Strawberry Shortcake

Riddle

Why can't fish play volleyball?

They get caught in the net

QUESTIONS

Food Trivia

A doctor's initials
The name for a meal
It goes with rock
Normally square and round


Brain Bruisers Question

A five letter word
To damage severely or harm
Part of word essential for cars
Most kids want you to do this

Riddle

Why is "H" the most popular letter in the alphabet?

REDSKINS WIN, RENEGADES SHUTOUT AGAIN

The Washington Redskins picked up a much needed road victory yesterday in Seattle knocking off the Sewhawks 20-17.  The Skins offense still had trouble scoring once it got in the red zone and tried give the game away while trying run out the clock but win is a win.  Next week they will have to step it up a bit when the New York Giants visit FedEx Field.  The Green Bay Packers will play the New Orleans Saints tonight in Louisiana, the Packers must win to keep up with Minnesota & Chicago who both won yesterday in the NFC North.  The Richmond Renegades were shutout for the 2nd straight night, this time it was the Knoxville Ice Bears beating the Gades 4-0.  It is tough to win when you don't score at all, this team has very little offense and appear to be heading to the cellar of the SPHL.  My PAIN index is up again this morning after not sleeping well last night and playing full court basketball again.  My feet are quite sore this morning.  It does look like it is going to be about 10 degrees warmer each day this week than it was last week which is just fine with me.  MICKEY

Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one. - Oscar Wilde

DID YOU KNOW
The white part of the top of your fingernail is called the lunula.

Triskaidekaphobia is a fear of the number 13.

What to Do with Leftovers
If you have lots of leftovers you may want to freeze them rather than trying to consume them all before they go bad. You can do this with breads, cookies and other baked goods as well as meats and cheeses. Also consider sharing some with those whose families were not with them during the holidays.

Individual Differences
Some people are just naturally morning people. They have no trouble exercising fist thing in the morning. Others don't get moving so quickly and are more likely to feel like exercising later in the day. If you have such an obvious preference it's pretty easy to decide what sort of exercise schedule you might stick with. The interesting thing is that research shows that no matter when you think you are better able to exercise, almost all of us are, in fact, physically stronger and have more endurance in the late afternoon.

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Oscar Robertson Bsaketball Hall of Famer 70
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Donald "Duck" Dunn Rock musician (Booker T. and the MG's) 67
Billy Connolly Actor, comedian 66
Marlin Fitzwater Former White House press secretary 66
Dan Glickman President of the Motion Picture Association of America 64
Lee Michaels Rock singer 63
Dwight Schultz Actor 61
Stanley Livingston Actor ("My Three Sons") 58
Clem Burke Rock musician (Blondie) 53
Terry Lewis Record producer 52
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Actor 52
Denise Crosby Actress 51
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Garret Dillahunt Actor 44
Lola Glaudini Actress 37
Colin Hanks Actor 31
Katherine Heigl ("Grey's Anatomy")Actress 30

VIRGINIA FALLS AGAIN, ECU WINS CUSA'S EAST DIVISION, GADES NOW 0-5 ON THE ROAD

The Virginia Cavalier defense did all it could do to pick up a victory over Clemson but the Cavalier offense didn't hold it's end of the deal as the Cavaliers fell 13-3 to Clemson.  The Cavalier  offense was held to less than 200 yards and turned the ball over 4 times, the Virginia defense held Clemson below 200 yards as well but you can't win if you don't score.  The Cavaliers will finish out the season next Saturday at Virginia Tech.  The East Carolina Pirates won CUSA's Eastern Division with a 17-13 win over UAB and will play a yet to be determined opponent in the CUSA Championship game on Dec 6.  The Richmond Spiders & the JMU Dukes will be in the I-AA playoffs starting next weekend, the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets fell to Mount Union yesterday 56-0 in the Div III playoffs.  The Richmond Renegades are now 0-5 on the road following last nights 5-0 loss at Twin City, the Gades will be in Knoxville looking for there 1st road win of the season today.  In the NFL today the Redskins will visit Seattle while the Packers are off until Monday night when the travel down to New Orleans.  In college basketball action last night the VCU Rams suffered there 1st loss of the season falling to Rhode Island 92-86.  I think my feet have finally unthawed this morning from being at the football game yesterday.  MICKEY

Character is what you have left when you've lost everything you can lose.

- Evan Esar

DID YOU KNOW
That most fatal car accidents occur on Saturday.

Courage - Ability to control or suppress fear. Turn fear into faith and go forward.

Jerry Bock Broadway composer ("Fiddler on the Roof") 80

Franco Nero Actor 67
Joe Eszterhas Screenwriter 64
James Doyle Governor of Wisconsin 63
Steve Landesberg Actor ("Barney Miller") 63
Bruce Vilanch Actor, comedy writer 60
Bruce Hornsby Rock musician 54
Mary Landrieu U.S. senator, D-La. 53
Maxwell Caulfield Actor 49
John Henton Actor 48
Robin Roberts TV host ("Good Morning America") 48
Charlie Grover Rock musician 42
Salli Richardson-Whitfield Actress 41
Oded Fehr Actor 38
Page Kennedy Actor ("Desperate Housewives") 32
Kelly Brook Actress ("Smallville") 29
Jonathan Papelbon Baseball player 28
Lucas Grabeel Actor ("High School Musical") 24
Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") 16
Austin Majors Actor ("NYPD Blue") 13

IT'S GOING TO BE COLD AT UVA TODAY, GADES WIN AGAIN

Well I will be heading up to UVA today with fellow bloggers Andrew & Keith and it's going to be cold up there.  The high temp today is only suppose to be 37 up there so I am going to try to dress accordingly, I just hope my feet don't get to cold and Virginia wins if I am going to got out there and sit in the cold.  Also today Randolph-Macon will be playing in the Div III football playoffs, the bad news is that they are playing the #1 seed Mount Union.  In college basketball action last night Virginia just barely slipped by that powerhouse of a team Radford 68-66.  The Richmond Renegades beat the 1st place Huntsville Havoc last night 3-1 and it was by far the best game the Gades have played at home all year, the Gades will travel to twin City tonight.  Also at last night game was former blogger Mark & fellow blogger Lee.  Believe it or not my PAIN index has already starting to rice just anticipating having to sit out in the cold temps today at UVA.  MICKEY

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. ~ Kenneth Blanchard

A shark can detect one part of blood in 100 million parts of water.

The top five highest per capita property tax rate U.S. states:
1. New Jersey
2. Connecticut
3. New York
4. Rhode Island
5. California

Try to replace critical thoughts with poisitive ones, and you'll be amazed what a difference it will make in your day, your spirit and your life.

Claiborne Pell Former U.S. senator, D-R.I. 90
Arthur Hiller Director 85
Robert Vaughn Actor 76
Michael Callan Actor 73
Allen Garfield Actor 69
Terry Gilliam Director, animator (Monty Python) 68
Tom Conti Actor 67
Guion S. Bluford Astronaut 66
Billie Jean King Tennis Hall of Famer 65
Steve Van Zandt Rock musician, actor (E Street Band, "The Sopranos") 58
Richard Kind Actor ("Spin City," "Mad About You") 52
Jamie Lee Curtis Actress 50
Mariel Hemingway Actress 47
Stephen Geoffreys Actor 44
Nicholas Rowe Actor 42
Boris Becker Tennis Hall of Famer 41
Mark Ruffalo Actor 41
Joe Nathan Baseball player 34
Tyler Hilton Actor, singer 25
Scarlett Johansson Actress 24

Riddle

Sorry I'm so late but the blog wouldn't get me on the first time I tried. It said too many people. Al really did have his thinking cap on yesterday. He got all the answers right. Great Job!!! Sarah and Sandi got the food and brain ones right. Mickey's place is a place where people with knowledge go.

Really having trouble with the blog today. The computer just froze. If I didn't know better I would think it was Friday the 13th.

Have a good weekend and will see you on Monday.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruisers


The foundation
A type of soldier
To pay or settle
Part of a bed

foot

Food Trivia

Produced since 1928
It's cooked, dried and toasted
I hear little noises down there
Three funny looking guys

rice krispies

Riddle

What trees do fortune tellers look at?

palm trees

QUESTIONS

Brain Bruiser

Can travel from person to person
Hates Sunlight
Makes water change shape
Can make pipes break

Food Trivia

Fruit in the name
Great Dessert
Popular toy in the 80's
Vertically Challenged

Riddle

Why can't fish play volleyball?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE, RENEGADES BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT

Well today is fellow blogger Lee's (College Boy) 19th birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE.  So what's Lee going to do on his birthday, well he is going to to class and then to the hockey game tonight.  Speaking of going to the hockey game long lost blogger Mark is also suppose to be going as well.  The Renegades will be hosting the 1st place Huntsville Havoc tonight, however the Havoc have lost there last two games.  In college football last night Miami which did control there own destiny in in the Coastal Division of the ACC lost to Georgia Tech 41-23 and the game really wasn't that close.  I will be heading to the Virginia vs Clemson game tomorrow with fellow bloggers Keith & Andrew and it appears that it might be on the cold side, I hate to be cold so I will have plenty of layers on.  The Mercer Bears had the upset of the night last night beating the Auburn Tigers 78-74, they have now beat both Alabama & Auburn and will now face Georgia Tech on Saturday, fellow blogger Scott informed me about this about his home town team.  Lee have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and don't study to hard today.  MICKEY

The secret of success is consistency of purpose. ~ Benjamin Disraeli

Save Money With LED Christmas Lights
They aren't quite as bright as other lights, but LED Christmas lights will save you a bundle on your energy bill. They cost as much as 90% less to operate. LED lights also produce almost no heat, which reduces the risk of fire.

TODAY IS World Hello Day.

The top five ranked U.S. college towns:
1. Columbia, SC
2. Tallahassee, FL
3. Madison, WI
4. Urbana-Champaign, IL
5. Ann Arbor, MI

Stan Musial Baseball Hall of Famer 88
Joseph Campanella Actor 81
Jean Shepard Country singer 75
Laurence Luckinbill Actor 74
Marlo Thomas Actress ("That Girl") 71
Rick Lenz Actor 69
Natalia Makarova Ballet dancer 68
Dr. John Musician 68
Juliet Mills Actress 67
Phil Bredesen Governor of Tennessee 65
Marcy Carsey TV producer 64
Earl Monroe Basketball Hall of Famer 64
Harold Ramis Writer, actor 64
Goldie Hawn Actress 63
Andrew Davis Director 62
Livingston Taylor Singer 58
Lorna Luft Actress 56
Cherry Jones Actress 52
Steven Curtis Chapman Gospel singer 46
Nicollette Sheridan Actress ("Desperate Housewives") 45
Bjork Rock singer, actress 43
Troy Aikman Football Hall of Famer, sportscaster 42
Chauncey Hannibal R&B singer (BLACKstreet) 40
Alex James Rock musician (Blur) 40
Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball player 39
Michael Strahan Football player, sportscaster 37
Kelsi Osborn Country singer (SHeDAISY) 34
Jena Malone Actress 24

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