Breaking down the two best words used to describe the swine flu. In case you were wondering, the special burrito yesterday at my local burrito shop was a Mexican pork burrito. I shit you not.
Pandemic - an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or throughout the world.
Pros - has the global feel that scares folks and gives the press plenty of opportunity for sensationalist journalism. This breadth of fear is impressive.
Cons - allows crap sandwich movies like Night of the Comet, Outbreak and I Am Legend to be made.
Epidemic - a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time.
Pros - has depth of fear. May only scare folks in one area, but it brings the fear in a big way.
Cons - doesn't capture the attention of the entire world. Nobody on the Ivory Coast cares about an Ecuadorian epidemic.
Winner - Epidemic by a (diseased) nose. Depth always beats breadth.
Is that super cop eating one of those Fair turkey legs? Those things are awesome (and healthy).
ReplyDeleteI will say the movie theater scene in Outbreak creeps me out every time I see it.
ReplyDeleteThe top pic appears to be a photo of the time Andy Reid and I dressed up as transit cops for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteMy friend (DeBlasio's younger brother) got a job doing sports talk radio on a trial basis. Check him out today 1-3 eastern at www.1400theteam.com
ReplyDeleteDid Drew from Teaneck call in?
ReplyDeleteI bet the radio rookie still had less dead air than Rome.
ReplyDeleteOK, just settled in for Bulls/Celts...I like what I see so far.
ReplyDeleteI have two Game 7 playoff games that are tied, a Yanks-Tigers pitching duel, a close Mets-Marlins game, the Celts-Bulls game and full control of the remote on the 42" HDTV.
ReplyDeletei want a jazzfest post!
ReplyDeleteDos Equis jai alai guy #4 is same guy from Blow that ends up screwing over Johnny Depp in that final drug deal (I want to say the character's name was Dewey).
ReplyDeleteYouTube has all the commercials from "The Most Interesting Man in the World." Even though it's a rip-off of the Chuck Norris bit, it's pretty hilarious.
ReplyDeleteWow, the Bulls look fantastic right now...and that was a helluva pass by Brad Miller right there.
ReplyDeleteTR, how's my boy Phil Hughes looking?
ReplyDeleteHe's en fuego, Teej. Given up 2 hits and 2 walks through 6. I just checked his pitch count. It's 99 through 6, so he may get one more inning.
ReplyDeleteYanks have men on 1st and 2nd with no outs in the top of the 7th...
Ray Ray!
ReplyDeleteWow, that sucks...double foul and Ray is now out of the game.
ReplyDeleteDagger.
Molina looking to sacrifice so mighty 3B slugger Ramiro Pena can get it done.
ReplyDeleteSacrifice laid down effectively. Jorge on to pinch hit. Very handy to have a slugging switch-hitting catcher available. Jeter's on deck, so an intentional walk is unlikely.
I mean, even the Nats are scoring some runs these days...the Yankees need to get a clue at the dish.
ReplyDeleteYanks plate two on a botched fly ball by Tiger LF Josh Anderson.
ReplyDeleteTalk about daggers - Caps just scored to go up 2-1 with less than 5 minutes left.
ReplyDeleteThat is one horrendous goatee on John Salmons.
ReplyDeleteEffing Rangers are 30 seconds from losing the series.
ReplyDeleteWho scored for Caps?
ReplyDeleteFederov...it was really cool
ReplyDeleteThe Russia House is going to be insane later tonight
ReplyDeleteSeriously, how fucking good is this Bulls/Celts series?
ReplyDeleteFederov's goal was cool in the same way that hemorrhoids are cool.
ReplyDeleteDo they re-seed the conferences after each round in the NBA? I don't think they do, and I want to be sure there's a chance we could have the Hawks and Bulls battling for a spot in the conference finals.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure no reseeding in NBA. Unless you count what Shawn Kemp did for years.
ReplyDeleteYanks have now scored 5. Bases are loaded with 2 outs. Hughes has been sitting for a while, so he may be done. Let's see if the pen can hold this lead.
ReplyDeleteI think you have to start all re-seeding jokes with Calvin Murphy. He had like 16 kids.
ReplyDeleteSteph Marbury, nice defense douche. Stand between the man and basket dummy.
ReplyDeleteThat shot Gordon just made was such a terrible decision. 16 seconds left, 14 on the shot clock, and Gordo gets trapped. The Bulls should've held for the last shot. Unbelievably lucky.
ReplyDeleteYanks have now put a ten-spot up in the top of the 7th. Jose Molina's mighty grand salami did the job.
ReplyDeleteThat Caps game was as satisfying as it was surprising...like a really well executed hand job.
ReplyDeleteStephon Marbury playing for the Celts in OT seems ill advised.
I think the logic is that Marbury is still fresh from sitting on the Knicks' bench, while Pierce and Allen are worn out.
ReplyDeleteGreat graphic. If the C's miss their shots they lose. No kidding.
ReplyDeleteKnow who else is pretty fresh right now? Mike Vick
ReplyDeleteBen Gordon...jesus...
ReplyDeleteLet's be honest: Ben Gordon's an asshole.
ReplyDeleteHe should also shoot more.
ReplyDeleteSeriously Ben, start looking for your shot.
ReplyDeleteOh fuck that...
ReplyDeleteMike Vick is fresh to def.
ReplyDeleteBernie Bickerstaff and Del Harris can get a good Drebin/Nordberg thing going on the Chicago bench.
ReplyDeleteI am still waiting for the day when I see Brian Scalabrine and don't start quoting Michael Rappaport's lines in True Romance to myself.
ReplyDeleteWe really need to find you a job.
ReplyDeleteI don't ha e a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out. All I have is fucking Floyd.
ReplyDelete3.4 seconds is a whole lot of time in this series.
ReplyDeleteGee, you think Ben Gordon is taking this last shot?
ReplyDeleteFloyd smoked the letter.
ReplyDeleteI'm up for a second OT so let's take a two here. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteI'm not Joe cocaine, ok?
ReplyDeleteMy guess? The Fresh Prince wanted some alone time at the pad, and paid TNT to put his wife in that shit show.
ReplyDeleteIts well documented that Will Smith is gay...just like all the other scientologists.
ReplyDeleteWhaaa????
ReplyDeleteTwo Brad Miller free throws for the game? Yikes.
ReplyDeleteNo way Miller will hit his free throws.
ReplyDeletePerkins and Rondo aborted in a big way on that switch.
This HD close-up of his face is bringing the gross.
ReplyDeleteBrad Miller is crying.
ReplyDeleteBrad...that was a collasal failure in every way. You are awarded no points and may god have mercy on your soul.
ReplyDeleteCollosal?
ReplyDeleteJesus. The Devils were up 3-2 with 2 minutes left and lost in regulation. The game-tying goal came with 80 seconds left and the game-winner came with 32 seconds left. Brutal.
ReplyDeleteI think that means the Caps play Pittsburgh. Dagger...
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