Hello again:
Twitter has become a solid source for news and sports for me. I set up following for several local TV stations. Then I picked up on several different reporters from several different news sources. Add to that sports through the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLS, NHL, and a couple of local teams and you have news coming in constantly. I also follow several writers as I am aspiring to be one. Also following many other people as well.
The moment something happens there is a tweet about it and I have it. One of the best ones I follow is called Weather Underground. If there is any bad weather they tweet it up quickly. It is one way to keep on top of the local weather scene. Talk about keeping on top of the weather. Local weather station WCCO just posted there is a severe thunderstorm warning for Meeker and Wright Counties in Minnesota.
You can turn your twitter account into a family and friends connections or you and add in a little news and keep up with what is happening around you outside the little world we all set up.
Until next time... Keep Tweeting...
Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Minnesota Sports Update
Here is a quick update on some of the Minnesota Professional Sports Scene.
The Mn Lynx WNBA team is 13-2 and trying for a repeat championship. They play again today at 2:00 pm central.
The Mn Wild NHL team has pulled off the free agency coup of the year, in acquiring both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter for the next 10 years plus, they have also added a few others so this could turn things around. They have not been in the playoffs the past 4 years. Could this be the year they return? This will make them a team to be reckoned with for the next few years.
The Mn Vikings NFL team has made big acquisitions themselves in getting Matt Kalil and several others to help turn their team around this year. Peterson is getting healthy after his knee surgery, as is Harvin, add to that what I consider the best draft / free agency in the past 5 years. The Vikes are looking to surprise people this year. Could we be back to a point in the NFL North where we are strong contenders? Now add all this new talent to the fact that they will be playing in a new stadium in 2016. Things may finally be looking up for the Minnesota Vikings.
The owner of the Vikings says he interested in bringing an MLS profession Soccer team to Minnesota. That would be a good thing for Minnesota when you consider all the colleges in the state that have soccer teams. Here's my question to them. Is it possible to field a team where most if not all the players are from the Minnesota Collegiate Soccer system? How potent a team would that team be against the kind of talent the MLS currently has?
Until next time....
The Mn Lynx WNBA team is 13-2 and trying for a repeat championship. They play again today at 2:00 pm central.
The Mn Wild NHL team has pulled off the free agency coup of the year, in acquiring both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter for the next 10 years plus, they have also added a few others so this could turn things around. They have not been in the playoffs the past 4 years. Could this be the year they return? This will make them a team to be reckoned with for the next few years.
The Mn Vikings NFL team has made big acquisitions themselves in getting Matt Kalil and several others to help turn their team around this year. Peterson is getting healthy after his knee surgery, as is Harvin, add to that what I consider the best draft / free agency in the past 5 years. The Vikes are looking to surprise people this year. Could we be back to a point in the NFL North where we are strong contenders? Now add all this new talent to the fact that they will be playing in a new stadium in 2016. Things may finally be looking up for the Minnesota Vikings.
The owner of the Vikings says he interested in bringing an MLS profession Soccer team to Minnesota. That would be a good thing for Minnesota when you consider all the colleges in the state that have soccer teams. Here's my question to them. Is it possible to field a team where most if not all the players are from the Minnesota Collegiate Soccer system? How potent a team would that team be against the kind of talent the MLS currently has?
Until next time....
I'm Back
Hello again. Sorry I have not posted in awhile but I have been very busy. Several wood projects have come my way. In the last couple of months I have built an under bed / study zone for my daughter, a queen sized bed for myself, and if that weren't enough I have been doing some small engine work.
Projects and pic to follow.
Until later....
Projects and pic to follow.
Until later....
Thursday, May 10, 2012
New Stadium Bill Progresses
The MN house and senate took on the job of passing a stadium bill for a new peoples stadium where the Minnesota Vikings would play. They both passed it on Tuesday May 8th and sent it to a conference committee where it was worked on behind closed doors until 11:50 pm Wednesday May 9th when they sent it to the House for reconsideration. The house started their debate at 1:48 am and right away a motion was made to send it back to conference committee by voting not to adopt the findings. That failed and the discussion to adopt the committees results began. After lots of words for and against the bill at 3:30 am the house voted and passed the findings onto the senate for a vote later today. The senate is expected to start their session around 9:00 am with a potential vote coming between 11:45am and 12:15pm. If the Senate passes the bill then the Governor will sign it. Once he signs it the City Council of Minneapolis will have to vote on it within 30 days. Should they pass it then the new stadium project can move forward and lots of jobs in the construction trades will begin to happen.
Side note 38 Democrats & 33 Republicans voted yea (For)
21 Democrats & 39 Republicans voted nay (Against)
Until later....
Side note 38 Democrats & 33 Republicans voted yea (For)
21 Democrats & 39 Republicans voted nay (Against)
Until later....
Sunday, May 6, 2012
For or Against
Hello again: Well here we are on the verge of a Vikings / Peoples Stadium vote. Either we will have a multi-use domed stadium or we won't and if not the next question to come into play will be. Do the Mn Vikings stay in Minnesota after this season or do they fly away to another city leaving a big financial hole in the Mn budget? Keep in mind that there will be a financial hole in the budget but we will also loose an NFL franchise that people have loved to hate for 51 years and counting. Families rally together every Sunday for family dinners and to watch the Vikings. It doesn't matter if they are winning or losing they have one of the best followings of any team.
It does not matter if you are for or against the New Stadium I strongly encourage you to read these two articles.
Until next time....
It does not matter if you are for or against the New Stadium I strongly encourage you to read these two articles.
Until next time....
Friday, May 4, 2012
Become Wowed!
Hello again: I am always on the search to find a quicker and easier way to shop online. Well I don't think the folks at Become.com could make it any easier. Major companies and ease of use and a great layout. Along one side you have a complete list of department tabs, on the other they have Hot Deals, and editors picks, a shopping tip center and buying guide as well as a top 10 products.
Looking for copper round table? Take quick look in the home furniture section then browse through a list of tables until you find the one you like. Click on the picture and you get a larger image and the company that sells that item with price. Once you are on that company website you can browse that site for all the different home furnishing and other tables they might have. Some of the items are on sale while others carry and internet price only on them. This is usually a very low price when compared to the store price.
This site reminds me of entering a shopping mall, only differences are its all online and no crowds to contend with, lots of items to choose from from many different large reputable companies. Here are a couple of other items to check out. First is the "cotton bed jacket", and once your a wrapped in a soft cotton bed jacket maybe you will cover your bed with a Cream Comforter. All these items and thousands of others only a few clicks away.
Until next time..... Happy shopping
Looking for copper round table? Take quick look in the home furniture section then browse through a list of tables until you find the one you like. Click on the picture and you get a larger image and the company that sells that item with price. Once you are on that company website you can browse that site for all the different home furnishing and other tables they might have. Some of the items are on sale while others carry and internet price only on them. This is usually a very low price when compared to the store price.
This site reminds me of entering a shopping mall, only differences are its all online and no crowds to contend with, lots of items to choose from from many different large reputable companies. Here are a couple of other items to check out. First is the "cotton bed jacket", and once your a wrapped in a soft cotton bed jacket maybe you will cover your bed with a Cream Comforter. All these items and thousands of others only a few clicks away.
Until next time..... Happy shopping
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Stadium bill update! Other good news.
Hello again:
He is the latest on the Vikings Stadium. As you can guess it's sketchy at best. Sounds like they GOP is trying to re-write the entire bill. At least that is my opinion. Here's the link. Gov Dayton's remarks on the new proposal.
While all the politicking is taking place at the capital at Winter Park the team got underway with a little light training.
Contact your Legislators and Senate reps and tell them to vote on the approved plan NOW!!
In other news related to the Vikings & Saints. There were suspensions handed out today for the vicious attacks on players in the bounty scandal. NFL not playing around with this type of actions. Served notice to anyone else who has the idea copying them.
Until next time...
He is the latest on the Vikings Stadium. As you can guess it's sketchy at best. Sounds like they GOP is trying to re-write the entire bill. At least that is my opinion. Here's the link. Gov Dayton's remarks on the new proposal.
While all the politicking is taking place at the capital at Winter Park the team got underway with a little light training.
Contact your Legislators and Senate reps and tell them to vote on the approved plan NOW!!
In other news related to the Vikings & Saints. There were suspensions handed out today for the vicious attacks on players in the bounty scandal. NFL not playing around with this type of actions. Served notice to anyone else who has the idea copying them.
Until next time...
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