Just when you thought you were rid of him, Julian Assange is happily back in the news

So I'm sure all of have heard of Eric Snowden by now. Who is he you ask? He's a 30-year old contractor who worked for the NSA. He stole all this top secret information and went to Hong Kong. He then proceeded to sit down for an interview with a British newspaper.

Of course, this just pissed off the U.S. Government and the U.S. wanted Hong Kong to extradite Snowden back to the U.S. (if they could even 'find' him). So 'somehow', Snowden got to the airport and made his way onto a flight and on to Russia.

His ultimate goal? Go to Russia, then to Cuba, and finally seek asylum in Ecuador. Where did he get this brilliant idea? Apparently from our other 'leader' of secret leakers, Julian Assange. He's basically the biggest douche bag in the world. He's the guy that is stuck in the Ecuador embassy in London, England for the past year. He's there because if he steps out of the building he's in, the London police are going to arrest him and send him back to Sweden because he's wanted for questioning on possible rape charges.

He was nicely out of the daily news since he really can't go anywhere and is stuck in a few rooms of the Ecuador embassy. Now because of Snowden, he's sticking his nose where it really shouldn't. If there was anyone that needs to be 'taken care of', it's this 'man'. There is really no redeeming qualities. I am sure there are some of you out there that think these two losers are 'heroes' and you can have your opinions and I can have mine.

I just hate the sight of these two. Right now Snowden is stuck in the transit area of a Russian airport. His U.S. Passport has been revoked and he can't leave the country. Just send him back to the U.S. and we can extract some justice!

What are your thoughts?

Once again, the critics have it wrong...you MUST go see 'World War Z'

                         
I'm beginning to wonder what the point is in having 'professional' movie critics. As one of my bosses said recently, 'If the movie critics say it's a bad movie, then go see it because it's probably good.'

I'm beginning to believe him because the intial reviews of 'World War Z' was not good. Yes, there were the stories that the movie was over their budget, the studios at the 11th hour requesting the entire ending be re-shot because the studio executives felt the original ending didn't make sense, and the hype wouldn't live up to the actual movie.

That dampened my interest in the movie, but I said, 'You know what? I love zombie movies and I'm going to go see it anyways!'

Personally, I think this zombie thing might actually happen in the real world. Maybe not to the scale of society ending scenarios like 'World War Z' or even 'The Walking Dead'. I mean, with all these movies coming out the last 20 years, I think our military and law enforcement officers would know to aim for the head when taking out flesh eating zombies.

 Granted, I can't imagine how hard it is to aim for the head on a moving target running at you, I hope to God they get some more practice at the gun range.

I think every person should watch at least five zombie movies in their lifetimes. Why? To get some pointers and hints on how to actually survive in case of a zombie apocalypse.

Here are a few suggestions of some movies you should definitely watch:

1. Zombieland
2. Dawn of the Dead (2004 version)
3. World War Z (of course)

Each of these movies offer some valuable tip on how to survive against a zombie apocalypse, but one of the best television shows to watch to get hints on how to survive is definitely 'The Walking Dead'.

So what is your favorite zombie movie? Did I miss a good one? One movie I intend to watch soon is 'Warm Bodies'. It's not your traditional zombie movie (since it's a 'love' story of sorts), but I heard some good things and how can a movie go wrong with John Malkovich

Rest in Peace James Gandolfini

Earlier this evening, I found out that James Gandolfini past away during a trip to Italy. He was only 51 years old and way too young to leave this earth.

I wasn't a fan of Sopranos in the beginning (probably because I didn't subscribe to HBO), but I became one during the last few seasons.

I also enjoyed his other works, specifically 'The Castle' with Robert Redford.

Without fail, if this movie is on while I am surfing the channels, I will stop and watch the rest of the movie.

I guess this will also put to rest the hopes of a 'Sopranos' movie because no one can ever replace 'Tony'

Man of Steel: Don't believe the 'critics'

First of all, this isn't a movie review of the 'Man of Steel'. By now, I'm sure if you're interested in seeing this movie, chances are you are going to see it regardless of whether or not I tell you about it in a review.

Plus, I don't profess to be a movie critic. I wouldn't even know where to start. However, what I will tell you is that I almost went in with a pessimistic view of the movie because of the movie critics who say it was boring, dull, slow, and humorless.

First of all, it was produced by Christopher Nolan. You know, the guy that directed the last three Batman movie? You know, the guy that made Christian Bale growl all his lines as Batman so that you could barely understand him? You know, the guy that made Christian Bale play Bruce Wayne not as the clumsy, billionaire playboy like Adam West, Michael Keaton, George Clooney, and Val Kilmer, but brooding billionaire that didn't know how to even try to have fun with all that money.

What were you expecting from this Superman? A happy go lucky Superman played by Christopher Reeves? Or the equally simpleton Brandon Routh?

No, this is the modern day 'complicated' Superman. Let's just say that this Superman doesn't have it as easy as the other Super'men'.

I won't get into it anymore than that because then I'm going to start giving away plot points, but since you know that Nolan had a hand in creating this movie, expect a somewhat 'darker' Superman.

In the end, I thought it was a great movie and another great reboot to a franchise that was hoping for a winner. Go see it and forget what the critics are saying about the movie.

I think you'll enjoy the movie and I can't wait for a Christopher Nolan Batman/Superman movie. Let's hope Warner Bros green lights this movie one day!

What exactly is your handicap?

So I went shopping at Costco (a wholesale club store) this weekend and as usual, it took a few minutes to find parking since it was so busy.

The one thing I always noticed was the handicap parking spots that are normally free of parked cars. For those of you who don't live in the United States, we reserve parking spots close to the stores so those with a handicap (usually wheelchair bound customers or other physical ailments) can get to the store easier.

I'm all for that if you have a legitimate problem. However, I wonder what ailments some of these people actually have? I've had the opportunity to see some people who park in handicap spots, get out of their cars and walk happily to the store without even a limp, while I have to park all the way down the lane and take a trek to the store.

I sometimes even want to call them out and ask what's their handicap? However, this weekend I think I found out what the handicaps were of three drivers. Mind you, this is on the same weekend and taken within seconds of each other.

 

 

So what do you think? By the way, the last photo with the old couple standing next to the white SUV? The old woman was driving the car. I really wanted to say something.

Now I also know why they leave so much room between handicap parking spots. Looks like they need all the room they can get!

What are your horror handicap stories?

Someone finally gave Tebow a chance!

It's official folks!

Tim Tebow is now a New England Patriot!!! And right now, Rex Ryan and the New York Jets are shaking in their boots.

Their worst nightmare is about to come true. Getting rid of a misused player that may come back to beat them in a regular season football game. I won't even say playoff game because c'mon, it's the New York Jets and their team is a complete mess!

I wrote about Tim Tebow and if any NFL team will give him a chance.

http://thedailyskoop.blogspot.com/2013/05/tim-tebow-will-someone-give-him-chance.html

I also posted a comment on an article about how the Jets and Tebow were not a 'fit'

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-jets-tebow-were-not-fit-000032888.html?bcmt_s=m#ugccmt-container

Sure Tebow wasn't a fit, because you didn't bother to use him!

My comment from a month ago was:

So good luck Tim! I hope you rush for 100 yards, 2 TDs, and a 2 point conversion in your first game against the Jets. You know with Belicheck's history with the Jets, you know he's going to try and rub it in their faces!

What's your Daily Skoop?

Hey guys,

First off, I must apologize for not having a Daily Skoop posted well....daily!

Of course, life is unexpected and things happen without notice, but I will try to be faithful to you all and provide a post at least once a day.

A co-worker asked me the other day who would want to read someone else's thoughts and ramblings. I told him, 'Apparently, people all over the world.' I've seen people visiting my infant blog from all over the place. Whether you came here by accident or clicked on a link to my blog because of a topic I wrote about that matched your search, I hope you had a good time while you're here.

Anyways, I thought I would provide some direction to my blog. Sort of like a daily topic of what will be discussed, like Monday's can be called 'Movie Mondays' where I provide a review of a movie I saw over the weekend. Or how about 'TV Tuesday', where I review a slew of televisions shows both new and old?

I'd like to hear from you and your ideas.

Leave a comment down below and I'll start this coming Monday!

Dennis

It's not time for you to board the plane, so why do you try?

So I've been doing some traveling lately and have been taking the airplane. One of the challenges of flying is trying to actually board the plane. As soon as the gate attendant announces that they will soon start boarding the plane, everyone seems to think it's actually time to get on the plane.

However, as most of you know, that's not how it actually works. The gate attendant usually announces how the plane is going to be boarded. It goes something like this with Delta Airlines:

1. Children and anyone who needs extra time to board
2. First Class and Business Class
3. Sky Priority members
4. Zone 1
5. Zone 2
6. Zone 3

Pretty simple right? You basically don't get up to board until you fall into the correct category right? Nope. It's almost guaranteed that someone from a different group will try to get on even though their group wasn't called up.

What does that mean? Unnecessary people blocking others who are trying to get on the plane. It's really funny when they call First/Business Class passengers to board the plane and someone with a Zone 2 ticket thinks they can get on board. The worst part is that they don't bother going back to their seat, they just stand right in front of the line waiting until they can go.

That's not too bad if it were just one person, but sometimes an entire family tries to get on early or a bunch of people try to get on early and now there's a group of people clogging up the front of the line.

I can understand you wanting to get on early before everyone else and I am guilty of trying to time the boarding process so that the last person of the group that gets on before me means that I am the first person to board in my group, but c'mon people! Don't try to board a plane when your zone is two or three zones away and all you end up doing is getting in the way of other people!

What are your horror stories of getting on the plane at the gate? Anyone delay you for no reason or just because they can't listen to instructions like everyone else?