•3 - Pointer by Gary Whittaker
3 - Pointer by Gary Whittaker
by: Gary Whittaker
Point 1 - Red Sox Win! Red Sox Win!
There will NOT be a bigger sporting event this year than the saga that was the 200 ALCS between the little Red Sox team defeating the big bad Yankees. The stories involve Pedro Martinez calling the whole damn Yankees as his "Daddy", to Mariano Rivera coming back to pitch in game 4 after 2 "shocking" deaths in his wife's family. From Schilling making baseball a MAN'S sport by pitching off a bleeding ankle,...
•3-Pointer
3-Pointer by Gary WhittakerPoint 1: NHL Lockout players, Fans lockout NHLIf a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, does it really make a sound? That is the question Gary Bettman should be asking himself right now. The NHL season should have been in full swing by now, but other than a few junkets set up by Bettman or the NHLPA, very little attention has been given to the lockout by the press. Where is the outcry from the fans? Where is the demand for a settlement to the...
•3-Pointer: Nov 9
3-Pointer: Nov 9
by: Gary Whittaker
1st Point - When victims attack!
Let me see if I understand this. The accuser in Kobe Bryant's alleged rape assault, who was allegedly so traumatized by the event that she could have sex again within 48 hours, also feels that a cap of 2.5 million dollars is not sufficient enough to ease her pain and suffering. So, instead of continuing a criminal trial, that would see both her attacker behind bars and her bank account secured for years, her, and her...
•AFC Road to the SuperBowl
AFC Road to the SuperBowl by Gary WhittakerAFC Conference match-upsIndianapolis Colts vs New England PatriatsPayton Manning has had a career year, in the much publicized breakinf of Dan Marino's single season TD record. While that stat is impressive, it is not a surprise. Everyone already know that the Big 3 of Manning, Harrings and James brought back memories of Aikman, Irving and Smith. But the Colts are not the Cowboy's. America's team had defence. The Colt's have more offense, with 3 of...
•Affirmative Inaction
Affirmative Inaction
by: Gary Whittaker
One of Abraham Lincoln's claims to fame is the fact that he is best known for abolishing slavery. While he may have felt some personal satisfaction from liberating the Negroes from their bondage, Economy was the main reason why he made his emancipation proclamation. He wanted all of America to move into the Yankee version of capitalism. Over half a decade later, and after a series of civil rights "victories", the roots of Affirmative Action were laid...
•Captain Ahab joins the Canadian Navy
Captain Ahab joins the Canadian Navy
by: Gary Whittaker
Canada’s military has been a long-standing joke for decades. On October 5th, that joke turned deadly serious when a crew member of the HMCS Chicoutimi died from injuries sustained onboard from smoke inhalation. Lieut. Chris Saunders, who leaves behind a wife and two children, will become known as the 1st Canadian to die aboard a submarine will on duty in approx. 50 years. The HMCS Chicoutimi was on its maiden voyage to Canada when the...
•Countdown to Armegeddon
Countdown to Armegeddon
by: Gary Whittaker
'Tis the season to be jolly! Why? Simple. King George II, owing his re-election in large part to the American Christian Right Wing, will certainly not defoul the regions surrounding the holy land by launching any more full-scale attacks, in this, a time of celebration for the birth of baby Jesus. While "peace to all, and goodwill towards man" is a little too much to ask for right now, we can expect that no major military offensives will be planned...
•Decline of the American Black Athlete in Sports
Decline of the American Black Athlete in Sports by Gary WhittakerIt has been almost 60 years since Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, and now blacks dominate Major League Baseball. Even so, blacks were kept out of the more “intellectual” positions or sports. In the NFL, Quarterback was a tough position to crack. Willie Thrower is on record as the first black to start an NFL game, but it was one time only. It took 15 years before history repeated itself in the AFL, and Warren...
•Global Dumbing
Global Dumbing
by: Gary Whittaker
I am beginning to wonder if scientists have been getting it all round. All this time, people have been worried about the Ozone, a giant asteroid, or some breakout of a bio-hazardous agent by a terrorist organization being the doom of mankind. We have spent all this time looking outward instead of inward towards ourselves.
The latest studies have identified to startling facts. 1 - that the whole in the Ozone layer is getter smaller, and 2 – that the...
•Holy Mantrimony
Holy Mantrimony
by: Gary Whittaker
In the last couple of weeks, the catholic war machine has been running on all cylinders to oppose the legitimacy of homosexual marriages. I would invite the pope to take a look behind him and see just where he was less than a year ago with the Church itself was mired in controversy. Apparently, the pope has no problem with sexual intercourse between a man and a boy, as long as he is at least a priest and can conduct his "affairs" discreetly. But when two...
•Holy Terror
Holy Terror by Gary WhittakerPerhaps inspired by their recent success in influencing the outcome of the American Presidential elections, the Catholic Church have looked Northward. Looking past an unjust war against non-tithing members of the World Community, the Catholic Church helped King George II get enough votes based on his the fact that his visions were more in line with that of the Pope's and his handlers in regards to same-sex marriage, and other long-standing bigotry still accepted...
•KVB: Whoever Wins, We Lose
KVB: Whoever Wins, We Lose by Gary WhittakerWhile the rest of the world watches, Americans will be voting on November 2 to either re-elect George Bush, or John Kerry. You can be sure that as citizens of the earth, we all have a vested interest in the outcome of this election. The most powerful nation in the history of the planet is at war with terror, and terrorist organizations. This war started in New York City, on the infamous date of September 11th, and has now gone from Afghanistan to...
•NBA 2004-2005 Season Preview
NBA 2004-2005 Season Preview
by: Gary Whittaker
Here are your big stories for the upcoming new season:
Kobe Bryant found guilty of rape. Lakers are forced to “bend over” for Kobe’s manhood and finish with their worst record in 10 years
Mark Cuban shocks the world as he gives away the Dallas Mavericks on his show, The Benefactor! Although the show was cancelled before this episode was aired, the transfer of ownership is legal and binding.
Vince Carter traded to Knicks!...
•NBA Power Rankings: Nov 8
NBA Power Rankings: Nov 8 by Gary WhittakerTEAMThis WeekLast WeekRecordCommentsPacers123-03 games into the season, and Artest is technical foul free! Suns243-0Looking at their schedule, they may not lose at all in NovemberMavericks373-0They keep scoring, and Dampier adds enough D to keep giving them the WPistons412-1If you watched the first Quarter against the Raptors, you knew that the Pistons are a MUCH better team. Jazz5133-0Boozer trying to show that he is the real deal. Will maintain...
•Neverland Chronicle
Neverland Chronicle by Gary WhittakerMichael Jackson is one of the most recognized persons on the planet today. Even though he has not had a hit album in over a decade, Michael has continued to find his way into the media one way or another. From his rumoured problems with plastic surgery, to his association with monkeys, everyone has heard about how strange a character Michael has become. Aside from the black community that have continued to support him, despite his so-called skin condition...
•NFC Road to the SuperBowl
NFC Road to the SuperBowl by Gary WhittakerNFC Conference Championship St-Louis Rams Vs Atlanta Falcons Can Atlanta can disrupt the Ram passing game by exploiting their weak Offensive line, with pro-bowl led Patrick Kerney and his 13 sacks this season? Can Atlanta establish ball control by using the running game? Can Michael Vick step up and take Atlanta to a playoff victory? We think so. It will be a close game, but Atlanta should win by a field goal Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia...
•Surviving Corporate Politics Part 2: Keeping Up Appearances
Surviving Corporate Politics Part 2: Keeping Up Appearances
by: Gary Whittaker
Never a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression, or so the saying goes. We all know that when someone is introduced into your work environment for the first time, their peers size them up immediately. How they are dressed, how they talk, and how they set up their workspace. Especially in large companies, where there is constant personnel movement, keeping up your appearance is a full time task. In smaller companies,...
•Surviving in Corporate Amercia: Part 1 - Email
Surviving in Corporate Amercia: Part 1 - Email
by: Gary Whittaker
There is a saying that goes, “The best offense is a great defense”. Nowhere is that applied better in the corporate world than in the intelligent use of email. In this age of technology, E-mail is a multi-purpose tool that can be adapted into each user’s organizational patterns. Firstly, we will get the basic do’s and don’ts out of the way.
Do not use your work address when filling out forms on external sites. This can...
•T.E.N Interview: with God
T.E.N Interview: with God by Gary WhittakerTEN: Dear Lord, thank you for... God: Are you praying? I am right here. TEN: No, just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you spending some of your time with us today. God: Well you know, a day is like a thousand years and all that, but I don't have all day so let's get on with it. TEN: No problem. Let's start with the beginning. GOD: Which one? TEN: Humanity's. There have been so many theories throughout the ages. Each people have...
•T.E.N Sports NBA Power Rankings
T.E.N Sports NBA Power Rankings by Gary WhittakerT.E.N Sports NBA Power Rankings1. Detroit Pistons. Not only are the Bad Boys are coming back with the same starting cast that won the championship, but they have improved their support cast. They may not win the most games this year, but they have the best bet (at the start of the season) to win the last. 2. Indiana Pacers. They lost to the Pistons in the Eastern finals. With another year under their belts, and the addition of Stephan Jackson...
•The Burning Bush
The Burning Bush by Gary Whittakerterrorism. The U.S rightly attacked Afghanistan when they refused to give up Bin Laden. For this, I have to trust that the Americans knew what they were doing, since they were involved with setting up Bin Laden and Afghanistan in the first place. That does not, however, give them the right to bite the hand that feeds them. It is what happens hereafter that should give us all pause for concern. Many times, causes or wars are pure in their infancy, but grow...
•The Penalty Box
The Penalty Box by Gary WhittakerNowhere can an example of the corrupt capitalistic society be found more perfectly than in this NHL labour dispute. This is essentially a battle between the Haves and the Have Mores, who are scratching and clawing each other over their share average man's money. As the regular man, we pay our money gladly for tickets, concessions and merchandise for our favourite sport teams as a diversion from the everyday life. For Canadians, are national pastime has been...
•Time for a New Canadian Party
Time for a New Canadian Party
by: Gary Whittaker
It is time for a change. A change in philosophy, a change in the 3 party system. A change in politicians not being held accountable for promises they had no intention of delivering. It is time for a new political party to emerge from the sham that is the Canadian so-called democratic system. Here are some of the changes I propose a new party based on the following positions:
On the Armed Forces
The Canadian Army, Navy and Air Force should...
•Top T.E.N Sports Stories of 2004
Top T.E.N Sports Stories of 2004 by Gary WhittakerIn no particular order, these are T.E.N webzine's Top Sports stories in 2004 Red Sox win world series after 86 years.The world series itself was anti-climatic compared to the never before done in baseball comeback from a 3 game deficit over their nemisis, the New York Yankees. Chants of "Who's your Daddy" gave way to "Who's your Papi", while Curt gave us Chills watching his warrior like performance on the mound. David vs Goliath though, this...
•TOP TEN Myths Surrounding the Montreal Expos
TOP TEN Myths Surrounding the Montreal Expos
by: Gary Whittaker
10 - That the Expos lost its fan base after all the English left in the early 80’s.
The Olympic Stadium continued to average over 18 thousand visitors per game until 1997. While they were not leaders in attendance by any stretch, it was still a solid base that a strong committed ownership can have grown from.
9 – that the Atlanta Braves are on the verge of their 13th CONSECUTIVE division title.
While this claim may be...
•TOP TEN Pound 4 Pound Best Boxer Ever
TOP TEN Pound 4 Pound Best Boxer Ever
by: Gary Whittaker
Before we start our list, I wanted to take some time to comment on 2 fighters that may have strong support in certain communities for being among the best ever, but truly do not have a place on the list.
NOT RANKED
Rocky Marciano - Won 49 Lost 0, 43 KO
Ask any Italian who the greatest boxer ever was, and you will never hear the names Ali, Louis or Sugar. Nope. You will only hear the name Rocky Marciano, the only heavyweight...
•Tsunami Tsupport
Tsunami Tsupport by Gary WhittakerIn the wake of what can be arguably called the world's greatest act of God in the new millenium, we have also been witness to what can be equally argued as the world's greatest act of charity as the United Nations have received over 4 Billion dollars of aid meant for Southeast Asia. With so much money to counter in even greater need, one thing we must learn from this is what to do next time. The tragedy continues to escalate, and what can be more tragic now,...
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