Autism seems to be the latest fad these days. Go autism, go.
Autism, today, is what ADHD was years ago: Every child had it. Every child needed to be medicated for it. No one questioned it. Thousands of children were unnecessarily drugged for it -- ADHD is waning, but autism is the new monster.
Every time I listen to the radio or watch the television, there're adds claiming that 1 out of 160 children is diagnosed with autism. It's 160 or 166. I'm close to what's being shoved down my throat. Regardless, it's a very low ratio.
Everytime I hear that statistic, I think to myself: If this were true, I should be tripping over autistic children everywhere I go -- the mall, in schools, and on the streets. But, I'm not.
I've worked in psychiatric hospitals with autistic children. They kind of stand out. It's a very unfortunate developmental issue. But, regardless of the visceral, emotional reaction to the word "autism" one may have, what I believe is happening is this: Mental Health is a business, a big business, plain and simple. The criteria for autism is being altered/lowered so that more children can be diagnosed with autism so that the parents of that child will seek out the specialists, the pharmaceutical companies [especially them], and the support services that, for a fee, (a rather large fee), will counsel, medicate, and/or rehabilitate the alleged autistic child.
Money. Money. Money.
1 out of 160 children is autistic; I think it's bullcrap.
Parents, please don't walk blindly into this.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Dollar's Short Stories
I don't know if anyone has read this blog. It is linked here, and for the last coule of months I have only had one entry. Well I just finished my second short story, tell me what you think.
I don't have a google group set up yet to notify those who want to read it. So I am using Link it or Sink it to promote it.
I have not wrote many short stories, maybe only these two, I can't remember. My participation in English class in school was very limited.
Other good news, I almost have a manuscript complete to send to the publishers for Behind The Glasses. Which I released 4 news ones on there over the weekend. I have been feeling pretty creative lately, and some really harsh dreams. Shouldn't fall asleep watching the Twilight Zone...
I'll try to get a google group set up soon for Dollar's Short Stories. I gotta get to bed, I have a 9 hour drive tomorrow.
Thanks,
TDK
I don't have a google group set up yet to notify those who want to read it. So I am using Link it or Sink it to promote it.
I have not wrote many short stories, maybe only these two, I can't remember. My participation in English class in school was very limited.
Other good news, I almost have a manuscript complete to send to the publishers for Behind The Glasses. Which I released 4 news ones on there over the weekend. I have been feeling pretty creative lately, and some really harsh dreams. Shouldn't fall asleep watching the Twilight Zone...
I'll try to get a google group set up soon for Dollar's Short Stories. I gotta get to bed, I have a 9 hour drive tomorrow.
Thanks,
TDK
Sunday, September 09, 2007
2 Texas police officers killed
The suspected gunman, Larry White, 58.
Fired at police when they responded to a domestic dispute call.
I believe another White, Ron White, said on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. "I'm From Texas and if you kill someone in Texas. We will kill you back. We are working on a new law, so if 3 credible witnesses testify that you committed a murder you will not sit on death row, Jack. Other States are trying to abolish the death penalty. We're putting in an express lane."
It is not verbatim but pretty close. This man should be executed within 30 days of conviction. You know like those Iraqi's did with Saddam and his clowns. I don't see where there is much doubt of who dunnit. Fast and speedy trial along with a fast and speedy execution, and people won't be so quick to pick up a gun and start shooting.
you tell me
-TDK
Fired at police when they responded to a domestic dispute call.
I believe another White, Ron White, said on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. "I'm From Texas and if you kill someone in Texas. We will kill you back. We are working on a new law, so if 3 credible witnesses testify that you committed a murder you will not sit on death row, Jack. Other States are trying to abolish the death penalty. We're putting in an express lane."
It is not verbatim but pretty close. This man should be executed within 30 days of conviction. You know like those Iraqi's did with Saddam and his clowns. I don't see where there is much doubt of who dunnit. Fast and speedy trial along with a fast and speedy execution, and people won't be so quick to pick up a gun and start shooting.
you tell me
-TDK
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Mattel Recalls
So, this is the second major recall for Mattel in two weeks. Over ten million toys have been recalled because of lead in the paint. That number may be high because a lot of toys were recalled because of issues with small magnets. However, lead paint has been a major issue with millions of toys. The source of the lead paint is China.
China is a communist country. China is not a friend.
Oh, I agree that we need to have stricter quality control inspections. But, all that hootin' and hollerin' by government officials ignores the true problem: China doesn't give a crap if there's lead paint on the toys.
We as a democratic society are a threat to communism, but we, the United States, continually do business with a country that is known to violate human rights more often than celebrities make asses of themselves. It's ridiculous. We can't trust China to give a shit if the products they are responsible for making and/or assembling are contaminated with lead or any other poison.
By no means am I an expert on world trade and economics, but this has to do with common sense. Why do business with a country that would love to see us decimated by nuclear attack? Every American man, woman, and child that dies is a blessing to the government of China.
I would go so far as to say: Mattel is being economically devastated by these recalls, but China isn't being appreciably hurt. I'm sure the factories have already received their monies for the work performed. I doubt the Chinese economy is going to be impacted by these recalls and the inevitable law suits.
I'm not saying that this was a deliberate contamination of paint, but I can't discount the possibility, that somewhere along the line, someone said, "Fuck it if there's lead in the paint; it's only those assholes in America. Ship those toys."
China is not our friend.
China is a communist country. China is not a friend.
Oh, I agree that we need to have stricter quality control inspections. But, all that hootin' and hollerin' by government officials ignores the true problem: China doesn't give a crap if there's lead paint on the toys.
We as a democratic society are a threat to communism, but we, the United States, continually do business with a country that is known to violate human rights more often than celebrities make asses of themselves. It's ridiculous. We can't trust China to give a shit if the products they are responsible for making and/or assembling are contaminated with lead or any other poison.
By no means am I an expert on world trade and economics, but this has to do with common sense. Why do business with a country that would love to see us decimated by nuclear attack? Every American man, woman, and child that dies is a blessing to the government of China.
I would go so far as to say: Mattel is being economically devastated by these recalls, but China isn't being appreciably hurt. I'm sure the factories have already received their monies for the work performed. I doubt the Chinese economy is going to be impacted by these recalls and the inevitable law suits.
I'm not saying that this was a deliberate contamination of paint, but I can't discount the possibility, that somewhere along the line, someone said, "Fuck it if there's lead in the paint; it's only those assholes in America. Ship those toys."
China is not our friend.
Whoopi Defends Vick
Ok, I am not a daily viewer of the "View". However I m traveling for work, and was sitting at an Applebees. And this clip comes on of Whoopi Goldberg defending Michael Vick. I was not and still not a Rosie O'Donnell fan. Never been that keen on Whoopi either. But this time she has done it, the stupid of all stupid.
Stating that this is a cultural issue, and dog fighting is common in the south where he is from. HE IS GUILTY! There is no more DEFENSE!
Smoking crack is common in the right neighborhoods across America. So the next athlete or superstar to get popped for smoking crack, is that too a cultural thing, because it happens where the star was raised? Ridiculous!
Is this where America is headed?
Stating that this is a cultural issue, and dog fighting is common in the south where he is from. HE IS GUILTY! There is no more DEFENSE!
Smoking crack is common in the right neighborhoods across America. So the next athlete or superstar to get popped for smoking crack, is that too a cultural thing, because it happens where the star was raised? Ridiculous!
Is this where America is headed?
Thursday, August 30, 2007
One Last STICK for Michael VICK
I couldn't resist, this is just what people need for a little piece of mind.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Vick the Prick
Hey, let's get over it folks. Vick will walk away with a far less brutal sentence than the average American. None of this crap has anything to do with race. He has money. Lawyers are a dime a dozen. The good ones cost big money. If you've got the dough, you'll get the representation that can potentially get you off.
Vick got it easy because he has more money than the average Joe.
This has nothing to do with his blackness. There was no witch hunt. He got caught up in crap that even white folks play with. People love fuckin' up their dogs in fights. Black. White. Hell, I think Mexicans do it, even the illegal ones.
Dog fighting is reprehensible and a symtpom of a far worse issue -- sociopathathic behavior.
I'm less concerned about Vick's sentence than I am about his re-introduction to the N.F.L.
Years from now, after his sentence is served, no one will give a shit that he's a human being that one wouldn't want in one's own house because he's a fuckin' sociopath. It'll just be: Oh, he's done his time and he can run and throw a great football. Oh, he's a fuckin' hero.
Fuck Vick and all the pricks that slaughter dogs in the guise of sports. Fuck those who are willing to turn a blind eye because he's a professional athlete who "just made a mistake". Using salt instead of pepper is a mistake. Killing dogs is not a mistake.
It's a sympton of something we should all be concerned about.: Vick, in my opinion, is a sociopath. Once again, in my opinion, he's just one step away from killing a person. He's a lot closer to the act of murder than the average citizen, and yet there're a lot of people arguing for his ability to return to his multi-million dollar a year contract in the N.F.L.
Maybe, if Jeffrey Dahmer were still alive, someone would recommend his cooking expertise to the Food Network.
Vick got it easy because he has more money than the average Joe.
This has nothing to do with his blackness. There was no witch hunt. He got caught up in crap that even white folks play with. People love fuckin' up their dogs in fights. Black. White. Hell, I think Mexicans do it, even the illegal ones.
Dog fighting is reprehensible and a symtpom of a far worse issue -- sociopathathic behavior.
I'm less concerned about Vick's sentence than I am about his re-introduction to the N.F.L.
Years from now, after his sentence is served, no one will give a shit that he's a human being that one wouldn't want in one's own house because he's a fuckin' sociopath. It'll just be: Oh, he's done his time and he can run and throw a great football. Oh, he's a fuckin' hero.
Fuck Vick and all the pricks that slaughter dogs in the guise of sports. Fuck those who are willing to turn a blind eye because he's a professional athlete who "just made a mistake". Using salt instead of pepper is a mistake. Killing dogs is not a mistake.
It's a sympton of something we should all be concerned about.: Vick, in my opinion, is a sociopath. Once again, in my opinion, he's just one step away from killing a person. He's a lot closer to the act of murder than the average citizen, and yet there're a lot of people arguing for his ability to return to his multi-million dollar a year contract in the N.F.L.
Maybe, if Jeffrey Dahmer were still alive, someone would recommend his cooking expertise to the Food Network.
Buh-Bye Vick
I was reading about this on MSN and someone (staanyloco) wrote this...
Copied from MSN message board
staanyloco
8/24/2007
3:07 PM Get the hell out of here..he dosent deserve any of this BLEEP hes recieved..we are talking about dogs..not humans..Leonard Little wasnt banned for life after killing a HUMAN while he was drunk-driving..Jayson Williams did no jailtime and he shot a motherBLEEP a and killed him. Vick is a victim of white american backlash over Don Imus..Dogs are not this integral to the fabric of American culture..Never get emotionally attached to something you can buy in a mall people..
End of Copy
It has nothing to do with RACE, it has to do with humanity, and pissing off PETA. In a civilized world you can not just kill domestic animals or "pets". If you were caught killing your neighbors dog, you would be punished. This is not some "backlash" over what happened to Imus, who cares what Imus said. Does anyone listen to his show anyway?
What Vick did was apparently operate one of the largest dog fighting rings that north america has seen. AND HE HAS ADMITTED TO KILLING DOGS. He, and his partners, deserve thier punishment. He wouldn't be apologizing if he thought what he did was right, now would he. Vick was not a great QB, but he was one hell of an athlete, I will miss watching him as an athlete. I am not a Falcons fan, but would watch just to see if he would break a big run. I will not miss him as a person. And as a dog owner, I say lock him up. I doubt that a Federal Prison will let him keep number 7.
Also The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, has made the right choice in my opinion.
I think Michael Vick's assets should be spread among PETA and other animal activist groups.
How about the weather?
-TDK
Copied from MSN message board
staanyloco
8/24/2007
3:07 PM Get the hell out of here..he dosent deserve any of this BLEEP hes recieved..we are talking about dogs..not humans..Leonard Little wasnt banned for life after killing a HUMAN while he was drunk-driving..Jayson Williams did no jailtime and he shot a motherBLEEP a and killed him. Vick is a victim of white american backlash over Don Imus..Dogs are not this integral to the fabric of American culture..Never get emotionally attached to something you can buy in a mall people..
End of Copy
It has nothing to do with RACE, it has to do with humanity, and pissing off PETA. In a civilized world you can not just kill domestic animals or "pets". If you were caught killing your neighbors dog, you would be punished. This is not some "backlash" over what happened to Imus, who cares what Imus said. Does anyone listen to his show anyway?
What Vick did was apparently operate one of the largest dog fighting rings that north america has seen. AND HE HAS ADMITTED TO KILLING DOGS. He, and his partners, deserve thier punishment. He wouldn't be apologizing if he thought what he did was right, now would he. Vick was not a great QB, but he was one hell of an athlete, I will miss watching him as an athlete. I am not a Falcons fan, but would watch just to see if he would break a big run. I will not miss him as a person. And as a dog owner, I say lock him up. I doubt that a Federal Prison will let him keep number 7.
Also The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, has made the right choice in my opinion.
I think Michael Vick's assets should be spread among PETA and other animal activist groups.
How about the weather?
-TDK
Monday, August 20, 2007
PSM - Marsupial Man
I would like to invite PSM, author of Marsupial Man, to post on this blog.
Possibly to start out. I think it would be great to interview PSM, or maybe interview each other.
Possibly to start out. I think it would be great to interview PSM, or maybe interview each other.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
CRUE
In Memory of...
“CRUE”
Cruezer – Scooby Doo – Crue Dog – Buddy – Crueby
March 17, 1998 – July 22, 2007
Crue loved all people, unconditionally.
He was not real fond of other animals. He enjoyed riding in the canoe and in the truck. He loved water and would spend hours playing like a child in it.
Below (On the Rock at Pilgrim Road): You can see we were resting after a few hotdogs on a canoe trip.
Crue was a truly special dog and worthy of being remembered.
Below: Crue is saving one of his toys after our basement flooded.
“CRUE”
Cruezer – Scooby Doo – Crue Dog – Buddy – Crueby
March 17, 1998 – July 22, 2007
Crue loved all people, unconditionally.
He was not real fond of other animals. He enjoyed riding in the canoe and in the truck. He loved water and would spend hours playing like a child in it.
Below (On the Rock at Pilgrim Road): You can see we were resting after a few hotdogs on a canoe trip.
Crue was a truly special dog and worthy of being remembered.
Below: Crue is saving one of his toys after our basement flooded.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
American as Apple Pie?
I don't even think that is a good analogy anymore. I saw a link on MSN for Apple Pie, the last time I heard Apple Pie, was in the movie American Pie.
You have to choose what to dream for in America these days. Why? Because there is not enough time to do all of them.
Do you want to try and fulfil the rags to riches dream? It is possible but will consume your every waking moment.
Do you want to dream that Baseball is still America's favorite past time? Or has it been replaced by chat rooms and text messaging?
Do you believe apple pie is still an American icon? You can answer yes if your mom has a fresh baked apple pie after a Sunday lunch. Chances are, your parents much like mine, are divorced and remarried once, twice or in some cases 3 or 4 times each.
Drive-in Restaurants and movie theaters continue to fade into history. Replaced by drive thru's, pay per view, and I-max.
Muscle Cars and leaded fuel. V8's & Raw American Horse Power! Yesterday's Americana.
What are today's symbols of America?
Fast paced technology. There was a time not so long ago that having a computer in your home was Sci-Fi. Now they are almost out of date from time of purchase to time of delivery. Along with this comes chatting, texting, mobil internet, etc.
American Dream. This was once built on hard work, quality work, a man's word and a good name. It has become finding a cheaper faster way to do whatever, even if it means building it in a foreign country, where the pay is $20 per day or week not $20 per hour.
Power. It is no longer the Muscle cars with all the power. America is the Military giant of the world.
Terror Alert. We as Americans are constantly reminded of our terror alert level. We went from the cold war to the war on terror. Every step or advancement in terror attacks, takes yet another freedom from Americans.
Corruption itself has just about reached Americana status.
What is there that Americans take pride in these days. The foreign car they drive? Losing jobs / companies to China by the handful. Gas prices...
I am glad to see we still have fireworks on the 4th of July. You can't get any more American than that, The 4th of July!
But trust me just around the corner it will offend some immigrant, or be deemed harmful to the environment. And we will watch displays in our homes on large plasma or LCD screens.
As for our Independence... we may have to win it back from terrorists.
What can we do as Americans?
You Tell Me...
Happy 4th of July America!
-TDK
You have to choose what to dream for in America these days. Why? Because there is not enough time to do all of them.
Do you want to try and fulfil the rags to riches dream? It is possible but will consume your every waking moment.
Do you want to dream that Baseball is still America's favorite past time? Or has it been replaced by chat rooms and text messaging?
Do you believe apple pie is still an American icon? You can answer yes if your mom has a fresh baked apple pie after a Sunday lunch. Chances are, your parents much like mine, are divorced and remarried once, twice or in some cases 3 or 4 times each.
Drive-in Restaurants and movie theaters continue to fade into history. Replaced by drive thru's, pay per view, and I-max.
Muscle Cars and leaded fuel. V8's & Raw American Horse Power! Yesterday's Americana.
What are today's symbols of America?
Fast paced technology. There was a time not so long ago that having a computer in your home was Sci-Fi. Now they are almost out of date from time of purchase to time of delivery. Along with this comes chatting, texting, mobil internet, etc.
American Dream. This was once built on hard work, quality work, a man's word and a good name. It has become finding a cheaper faster way to do whatever, even if it means building it in a foreign country, where the pay is $20 per day or week not $20 per hour.
Power. It is no longer the Muscle cars with all the power. America is the Military giant of the world.
Terror Alert. We as Americans are constantly reminded of our terror alert level. We went from the cold war to the war on terror. Every step or advancement in terror attacks, takes yet another freedom from Americans.
Corruption itself has just about reached Americana status.
What is there that Americans take pride in these days. The foreign car they drive? Losing jobs / companies to China by the handful. Gas prices...
I am glad to see we still have fireworks on the 4th of July. You can't get any more American than that, The 4th of July!
But trust me just around the corner it will offend some immigrant, or be deemed harmful to the environment. And we will watch displays in our homes on large plasma or LCD screens.
As for our Independence... we may have to win it back from terrorists.
What can we do as Americans?
You Tell Me...
Happy 4th of July America!
-TDK
Monday, June 11, 2007
Why is Race Still an Issue?
Hamilton first black driver to win F1 race, this was a headline on MSN, as it most likely was in every type of media.
If we as society, continue to make a big deal every time a black, colored or African American does something for the first time in history. There will be others that continue to point out how many in the same race are in gangs and prisons.
Covering up and forgetting our nation's history, or overemphasizing every black achievement will not change the fact that this country once had slaves. It is true it is a fact, George Washington even owned slaves. We can't change that, and the sooner that everyone realizes it, the better off everyone will be. Getting over it, moving on will help our future.
Black History month, there is no need for a month dedicated to the history of one race, any race.
Negro College Fund, c'mon if you set one up as the White College Fund. It would be called racist or descriminating and they would have to allow other races to take part.
You Tell Me...
- TDK
If we as society, continue to make a big deal every time a black, colored or African American does something for the first time in history. There will be others that continue to point out how many in the same race are in gangs and prisons.
Covering up and forgetting our nation's history, or overemphasizing every black achievement will not change the fact that this country once had slaves. It is true it is a fact, George Washington even owned slaves. We can't change that, and the sooner that everyone realizes it, the better off everyone will be. Getting over it, moving on will help our future.
Black History month, there is no need for a month dedicated to the history of one race, any race.
Negro College Fund, c'mon if you set one up as the White College Fund. It would be called racist or descriminating and they would have to allow other races to take part.
You Tell Me...
- TDK
Monday, April 16, 2007
Shooting At Virginia Tech
This is truly a tragedy. However, it is almost impossible to stop or avoid a situation that is well planned out as this has been described. We as citizens would lose many rights, privileges and benefits in an attempt to prevent this.
I am not aware of the shooter, his identity or mental heath. But say he was seemingly normal, how do you prevent that? You can’t. On the other hand, undoubtedly this person had some number of friends or family. Were there any clues, regarding his mental health or possibly a motive based on retaliation. If there are clues of some sort to detect a change in a persons life, that is where we as a population would benefit the most.
Increasing security across the nation at every school, is not practical. Also when to you stop security, when you are checking yourself into a school and it feels more like county jail work release?
The Dollar Kidd.
I am not aware of the shooter, his identity or mental heath. But say he was seemingly normal, how do you prevent that? You can’t. On the other hand, undoubtedly this person had some number of friends or family. Were there any clues, regarding his mental health or possibly a motive based on retaliation. If there are clues of some sort to detect a change in a persons life, that is where we as a population would benefit the most.
Increasing security across the nation at every school, is not practical. Also when to you stop security, when you are checking yourself into a school and it feels more like county jail work release?
The Dollar Kidd.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
I'm going to take a bath...
OK, so I get on here and do some ranting, raving and carrying on about what I think all the time. I would like to try something different... This woman whom I know only by internet, has agreed to do an interview sometime. What I would like to do is have some others comment on this entry she posted from her myspace page.
Post your analysis about her thoughts and feelings expressed in this bulletin entry. She has thick skin so feel free to say what you want. However if she does request me to delete a comment I will. lets all take a few minutes to analyze her emotions. Then I will interview her via myspace IM and post it on here. The interview will cover topics in the comments as well as whatever else I come up with. She is prepared to speak her mind... The title of this entry is also the title of her Bulletin...
Her Bulletin Entry on her MySpace Page:
I'm going to take a bath...
I don't know that it is that I don't feel it, or that I feel SO MUCH that I push it all down or away or some other place so that I don't have to deal with it. I feel things slip right through my hands, and what do I do about it?? Nothing. I watch it go. The fight in me is dead. And there are ways around feelings. Its easy to drown thoughts and feelings and reality. Its easier to ignore once you have lived through it, especially if you have lived through it again, and again, and again. What happened to the person I was supposed to be? Where did she go? Why doesn't she stay long when she does come around? How long will I wait for it to make sense when there is no sense to be made?
Look at the days passing. Time is here and gone. And what have I to show for it? What have I accomplished? Where is my passion? Where is my laughter? Where are my tears? My eyes are so dry, my heart is so grey. I need to love the life I live. I need to make passion, and laugh until I cry. I need to realize. I need to breathe it, taste it, see it, feel it, hold it, break it, own it, lose it, love it, hate it, fight it, embrace it. All these things I say I never do. There are things I feel this for. And moments of peace, of sanity, of completion. Flashes of color. Fire. How do you hold onto a moment in time?
End of her bulletin.
You tell me...
TDK
Post your analysis about her thoughts and feelings expressed in this bulletin entry. She has thick skin so feel free to say what you want. However if she does request me to delete a comment I will. lets all take a few minutes to analyze her emotions. Then I will interview her via myspace IM and post it on here. The interview will cover topics in the comments as well as whatever else I come up with. She is prepared to speak her mind... The title of this entry is also the title of her Bulletin...
Her Bulletin Entry on her MySpace Page:
I'm going to take a bath...
I don't know that it is that I don't feel it, or that I feel SO MUCH that I push it all down or away or some other place so that I don't have to deal with it. I feel things slip right through my hands, and what do I do about it?? Nothing. I watch it go. The fight in me is dead. And there are ways around feelings. Its easy to drown thoughts and feelings and reality. Its easier to ignore once you have lived through it, especially if you have lived through it again, and again, and again. What happened to the person I was supposed to be? Where did she go? Why doesn't she stay long when she does come around? How long will I wait for it to make sense when there is no sense to be made?
Look at the days passing. Time is here and gone. And what have I to show for it? What have I accomplished? Where is my passion? Where is my laughter? Where are my tears? My eyes are so dry, my heart is so grey. I need to love the life I live. I need to make passion, and laugh until I cry. I need to realize. I need to breathe it, taste it, see it, feel it, hold it, break it, own it, lose it, love it, hate it, fight it, embrace it. All these things I say I never do. There are things I feel this for. And moments of peace, of sanity, of completion. Flashes of color. Fire. How do you hold onto a moment in time?
End of her bulletin.
You tell me...
TDK
Sunday, February 25, 2007
NASCAR Fans and Gamers
For the Fans...
First let me start by saying that NASCAR's lucky dog rule needs improvement. I don't like it, but it is for the drivers safety. Racing back to the line is much better for us fans, and it also gives driver's a chance to improve their track position.
Regardless, I think it should stay because of its safety value, however it can be improved.
Prior to the lucky dog rule. Driver's 2 or more laps down could also earn a lap back if they could pass the lead car before getting back to the start / finish line.
What I would like to see is the lead car 1 lap down, two laps down, 3 laps down and so on, to get one lap back. and make it the lucky dogs rule. Because it is possible that a car 3 laps down was actually closer to earning a lap back.
For the Gamers...
Anyway on to my real complaint EA Sport's NASCAR game.
There are some things i actually like better about the 2004 game than the 2007. There are things that can be used from each game and options that can be included that aren't to improve the game. Keep in mind, that I play 99% in career mode and that is what this applies to.
EA SPORTS NASCAR Thunder 2004
PROS
You race back to the line at a caution.
The damage is more realistic.
Even a race at 10% length has multiple pit stops. That is awesome!
The car blow a fuel cell or engine if you don't take care of your car.
You can race 100% length if you wish to in career mode.
You don't have to start out on dirt and race about two seasons to make your debut in NEXTEL CUP.
You can name your race team.
You have to race the track, limited aids in career mode - you can't just hold the gas down from start to finish on every track.
There are markers at the bottom of the screen indicating who is approaching you from behind.
The stats on this game are great... you can see winner of each race for the season, career wins, top 5's and 10's, poles.
CONS
You have multiple cars in your garage but not on the track as team mates when you own your own team. So you can't have teammates when you own your own team.
You can not get a package deal as a team owner. If you accept a package sponsor, you are then racing for another team.
Too much time spent building your team up, your garage, fabricators.
EA SPORTS NASCAR 2007
PROS
The game play is much better.
You can communicate with teammates.
You get more than 3 offers when a contract expires. Well you get what you deserve for offers. If your racing good, everyone wants you driving their car.
Under caution, your crew chief will tell you if you need to pit.
CONS
The damage is not as good or accurate as before. Like in one of my races, I hit the wall head on at pit road and all it did was cause a caution, my car was fine. I was pushed into it at over 100 MPH to a dead stop. A car will not survive that impact.
If you do manage to wreck your car. You have to drive a teammates car to finish the race.
You can not race a full race on career mode.
There is only one pit stop per race.
If you buy a team you can not change the name of the team.
You can not build your own team.
You have to start on the dirt track, then the truck series, then the Busch Series, then NEXTEL Cup.
Daytona 500 you can not qualify for Busch series and run in the Gatorade 150.
Stats are no good, almost non existent.
THE NEXT NASCAR GAME... Make it a number one seller!
What I would like to see in NASCAR 08 or 09.
Build your own team or buy a team and be able to change the name of the team.
Also if you build your own team you should be able to get up to 4 cars, that might take half of your career
Not so much time spent on building your shop or team up to be competitive.
Make driving the track itself competitive by having less computer aids, in 2007 you never have to let off the gas, it brakes completely for you.
The knowledge of you crew chief and ability of your pit crew, should effect the race.
So hiring and firing pit crews is important. Of course you should be able to set it to CPU if you want to.
You should be able to get a package sponsor for the team you own without switching to another team.
You should still get offers to drive from other teams.
You should be able to hire and fire other drivers on the team that you own.
Bring on the COT, get the new car in the game.
Make it multi player, even offline, in career mode.
Race back to the start / finish line or lucky dog, should be a toggle option.
Cautions should take laps off if racing 10% or more.
Races !0% -19% in length should have multiple pit stops, probably 2.
Races 20% or more should have 4 pit stops. That changes the whole strategy of the game throughout each race.
Races are never effected by weather, as we have seen several times this season, they are EVERY week. Let's face it, weather is a big part of NASCAR.
DO NOT make us spend 8 seasons to be competitive.
Bring the stats back, like in 2004.
Base the game on racing good on the tracks in different weather conditions and the ability of your pit crew and the knowledge of your crew chief, your crew chief should tell you when to pit. And your team should set your car up for you, atleast pretty damn close.
Put the DAMN beer / liquor sponsors on the cars.
Put some announcers back in the game, like in 2004
I like vintage NASCAR...
The races from days of old... where you can try to repeat or change history, should have cars and tracks that represent that era... like 1974 Bristol with hardly no stands and 1974 model cars.
You tell me...
-TDK
First let me start by saying that NASCAR's lucky dog rule needs improvement. I don't like it, but it is for the drivers safety. Racing back to the line is much better for us fans, and it also gives driver's a chance to improve their track position.
Regardless, I think it should stay because of its safety value, however it can be improved.
Prior to the lucky dog rule. Driver's 2 or more laps down could also earn a lap back if they could pass the lead car before getting back to the start / finish line.
What I would like to see is the lead car 1 lap down, two laps down, 3 laps down and so on, to get one lap back. and make it the lucky dogs rule. Because it is possible that a car 3 laps down was actually closer to earning a lap back.
For the Gamers...
Anyway on to my real complaint EA Sport's NASCAR game.
There are some things i actually like better about the 2004 game than the 2007. There are things that can be used from each game and options that can be included that aren't to improve the game. Keep in mind, that I play 99% in career mode and that is what this applies to.
EA SPORTS NASCAR Thunder 2004
PROS
You race back to the line at a caution.
The damage is more realistic.
Even a race at 10% length has multiple pit stops. That is awesome!
The car blow a fuel cell or engine if you don't take care of your car.
You can race 100% length if you wish to in career mode.
You don't have to start out on dirt and race about two seasons to make your debut in NEXTEL CUP.
You can name your race team.
You have to race the track, limited aids in career mode - you can't just hold the gas down from start to finish on every track.
There are markers at the bottom of the screen indicating who is approaching you from behind.
The stats on this game are great... you can see winner of each race for the season, career wins, top 5's and 10's, poles.
CONS
You have multiple cars in your garage but not on the track as team mates when you own your own team. So you can't have teammates when you own your own team.
You can not get a package deal as a team owner. If you accept a package sponsor, you are then racing for another team.
Too much time spent building your team up, your garage, fabricators.
The markers above a car when you are sharing draft block your view of the track ahead.
Cars behind you do not draft you. The only way to draft with someone is to get behind them.
EA SPORTS NASCAR 2007
PROS
The game play is much better.
You can communicate with teammates.
You get more than 3 offers when a contract expires. Well you get what you deserve for offers. If your racing good, everyone wants you driving their car.
Under caution, your crew chief will tell you if you need to pit.
CONS
The damage is not as good or accurate as before. Like in one of my races, I hit the wall head on at pit road and all it did was cause a caution, my car was fine. I was pushed into it at over 100 MPH to a dead stop. A car will not survive that impact.
If you do manage to wreck your car. You have to drive a teammates car to finish the race.
You can not race a full race on career mode.
There is only one pit stop per race.
If you buy a team you can not change the name of the team.
You can not build your own team.
You have to start on the dirt track, then the truck series, then the Busch Series, then NEXTEL Cup.
Daytona 500 you can not qualify for Busch series and run in the Gatorade 150.
Stats are no good, almost non existent.
THE NEXT NASCAR GAME... Make it a number one seller!
What I would like to see in NASCAR 08 or 09.
Build your own team or buy a team and be able to change the name of the team.
Also if you build your own team you should be able to get up to 4 cars, that might take half of your career
Not so much time spent on building your shop or team up to be competitive.
Make driving the track itself competitive by having less computer aids, in 2007 you never have to let off the gas, it brakes completely for you.
The knowledge of you crew chief and ability of your pit crew, should effect the race.
So hiring and firing pit crews is important. Of course you should be able to set it to CPU if you want to.
You should be able to get a package sponsor for the team you own without switching to another team.
You should still get offers to drive from other teams.
You should be able to hire and fire other drivers on the team that you own.
Bring on the COT, get the new car in the game.
Make it multi player, even offline, in career mode.
Race back to the start / finish line or lucky dog, should be a toggle option.
Cautions should take laps off if racing 10% or more.
Races !0% -19% in length should have multiple pit stops, probably 2.
Races 20% or more should have 4 pit stops. That changes the whole strategy of the game throughout each race.
Races are never effected by weather, as we have seen several times this season, they are EVERY week. Let's face it, weather is a big part of NASCAR.
DO NOT make us spend 8 seasons to be competitive.
Bring the stats back, like in 2004.
Base the game on racing good on the tracks in different weather conditions and the ability of your pit crew and the knowledge of your crew chief, your crew chief should tell you when to pit. And your team should set your car up for you, atleast pretty damn close.
Put the DAMN beer / liquor sponsors on the cars.
Put some announcers back in the game, like in 2004
I like vintage NASCAR...
The races from days of old... where you can try to repeat or change history, should have cars and tracks that represent that era... like 1974 Bristol with hardly no stands and 1974 model cars.
You tell me...
-TDK
Friday, February 16, 2007
Pro Athletes Striking
Today In History, this is at the bottom of this blog and I usually check it out to see if there is anything to write about, well today there was...
2005 - The National Hockey League cancelled its entire season after a five-month lockout.
I think it is bullshit when pro athletes STRIKE for more money, benefits or whatever. When you make hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to PLAY your favorite sport. I think it is bullshit that they dare strike. I know recently Baseball has done it and Football in the past 20 years.
Now think about this, they cancelled an entire season. Fans could not watch one single game of their beloved sport, no playoffs, no championship, just a future trivia question. What year did the NHL not compete? or a trick question who won the Stanley cup in 2005?
Any way back to the BULLSHIT, and I am not just picking on the NHL but all pro sports. If they think that hurt their lifestyle, not getting a raise that is. What would happen to their beloved jobs? If ALL THE FANS took one whole year off. No season ticket holders, no ticket sales, no merchandise sales, no endorsements . Because for one year the rest of the world doesn't care about their freaking sport. I am talking all sports, any pro athlete that thinks he has a right to strike for more money... it's ridiculous.
Well I'll tell you what would happen if the rest of the world took off from their sport... Severe financial losses for each franchise, staff and players, competitors or drivers. That is what would happen, Billions of dollars would be lost.
You tell me...
TDK
2005 - The National Hockey League cancelled its entire season after a five-month lockout.
I think it is bullshit when pro athletes STRIKE for more money, benefits or whatever. When you make hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to PLAY your favorite sport. I think it is bullshit that they dare strike. I know recently Baseball has done it and Football in the past 20 years.
Now think about this, they cancelled an entire season. Fans could not watch one single game of their beloved sport, no playoffs, no championship, just a future trivia question. What year did the NHL not compete? or a trick question who won the Stanley cup in 2005?
Any way back to the BULLSHIT, and I am not just picking on the NHL but all pro sports. If they think that hurt their lifestyle, not getting a raise that is. What would happen to their beloved jobs? If ALL THE FANS took one whole year off. No season ticket holders, no ticket sales, no merchandise sales, no endorsements . Because for one year the rest of the world doesn't care about their freaking sport. I am talking all sports, any pro athlete that thinks he has a right to strike for more money... it's ridiculous.
Well I'll tell you what would happen if the rest of the world took off from their sport... Severe financial losses for each franchise, staff and players, competitors or drivers. That is what would happen, Billions of dollars would be lost.
You tell me...
TDK
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Off Duty Cop Distracts the Trench Coat Teen
An off duty police officer distracts the teen and limits his free reign of shooting. With someone else shooting he is now a target. This helped slow and restrict the gunman's movement until the on duty police force could show up.
A special thanks to a guy who takes his work not just home but every where with him.
To bad this hero, couldn't take the "kill shot" himself and leave nothing but paperwork for the on duty boys.
You Tell ME!
TDK
A special thanks to a guy who takes his work not just home but every where with him.
To bad this hero, couldn't take the "kill shot" himself and leave nothing but paperwork for the on duty boys.
You Tell ME!
TDK
Trench Coat Teen, Shot at the Mall
And if you ask me this is what we need more of (post title is a link to the article). And to me the age is even more irrelevant. Did I forget to mention that this 18 year old, in a trench coat, happened to be carrying a shotgun and shooting people? Yep 5 dead, and 4 others wounded.
A SWAT team in Utah, acted as Judge, Jury and Executioner. Reminds me of, Sylvester Stallone's 1995 movie, JUDGE DREDD.
And why not? This is not a cop killing a thug in a dark alley with nobody around. That is a situation we want to avoid getting into. That could get into some controversial and wrongful death cases. This is a teen, as I said age doesn't matter, who went into a mall and opened fire with a shotgun, randomly killing people. I don't care if it was a 15 year old or 50 year old. You walk into that mall, and first get his attention to distract him from his rampage. Then shoot him in the head, yes a "kill" shot. There is no need to tie up our court system with this type of scum who has committed a crime in public against the public. Whether there is 20 people present or hundreds of people present. This person is caught in the act, killing American citizens. To me that voids your right to a fair and speedy trial. Well not really I guess, it will be fair, you get what you gave, and it is fast. You would be sentenced while still holding you weapon.
But you say his family will miss him, they would want him in jail. Well so will the families of those he shot at the mall. They will miss those who he killed. What do I say to this 18 year old's family, I am not sure, but I think you failed as parents. I do not feel a bit sorry for you or your loss. My sympathy is for those victims and families of those who your teen shot. Innocent people shopping in the mall, those are the people who deserve the sympathy here.
My congrats to the Salt Lake City PD.
Innocent people lost and a teen rightfully dead.
You tell me...
TDK.
A SWAT team in Utah, acted as Judge, Jury and Executioner. Reminds me of, Sylvester Stallone's 1995 movie, JUDGE DREDD.
And why not? This is not a cop killing a thug in a dark alley with nobody around. That is a situation we want to avoid getting into. That could get into some controversial and wrongful death cases. This is a teen, as I said age doesn't matter, who went into a mall and opened fire with a shotgun, randomly killing people. I don't care if it was a 15 year old or 50 year old. You walk into that mall, and first get his attention to distract him from his rampage. Then shoot him in the head, yes a "kill" shot. There is no need to tie up our court system with this type of scum who has committed a crime in public against the public. Whether there is 20 people present or hundreds of people present. This person is caught in the act, killing American citizens. To me that voids your right to a fair and speedy trial. Well not really I guess, it will be fair, you get what you gave, and it is fast. You would be sentenced while still holding you weapon.
But you say his family will miss him, they would want him in jail. Well so will the families of those he shot at the mall. They will miss those who he killed. What do I say to this 18 year old's family, I am not sure, but I think you failed as parents. I do not feel a bit sorry for you or your loss. My sympathy is for those victims and families of those who your teen shot. Innocent people shopping in the mall, those are the people who deserve the sympathy here.
My congrats to the Salt Lake City PD.
Innocent people lost and a teen rightfully dead.
You tell me...
TDK.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
9 Year Old Runs Away by Plane
I think there are several issues here. And yep the title is a link to the article.
1) The kid "REALLY" wants out of the current living situation he is in. Whether it is fear of the sex offender or he just doesn't like the state of Washington or some other reason. I was reading the forum attached with this story and people seem outraged. Taking shots at the kids discipline at home and that he should go to military school. I say quit criticizing him and his parent for just a minute and think about what he went through to accomplish what he did. This kid may be a story teller, and a brat you might say. However I also see a natural born leader.
2) Did his driving really endanger anyone if he did not draw enough attention to get pulled over? Think of how easy it is to get pulled over at your age, I am 32 and was pulled over last summer. It happens to many adults who know the rules of the road and so on. From what I have read in other post here, he drove 4 stolen cars without being pulled over. And if the police were trying to pull him over, how does a 9 year old evade capture from a police chase? We see this on COPS every night.
3) He convinced officials at an airport, that screen for terrorism among other things. And got his way on a plane.
4) He may have broken the law, been deceptive and even lied, the qualities of a future politician. On a positive note, this kid has a amazing ability to plan, organize and execute. These are things that many adults can't do.
5) I say this kid has a real future in anything that he wants and somebody needs to start grooming him for it. Maybe his parents and grandparents should get together and discuss living conditions for him, maybe living in Texas is the answer, we all know he is willing to try very hard to be there. Maybe that could be his incentive to do well.
6) I have done my share of traveling. I was probably 30 years old the first time I drove into O'Hare and put myself on a plane. I had been on a plane probably 12 times before that and I at 30 years old was nervous and unsure about going to an airport and going thru the routine without someone to go thru it with. And here is a 9 year old, that not only did it alone, but got a free ride out of it. Don't get me wrong I was more than capable, but still nervous. I was also not trying to get by without a ticket, he not only tried but succeeded twice. Like Meat Loaf said 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
7) I am not saying that I agree with what the little kid did, but I am saying that he is going to require some creative guidance & molding to keep his attention. I feel he will be quickly bored with traditional disciplinary actions and would only rebel against those who try to tone or change his thinking rather than molding his natural born abilities of adventure, leadership, forwardness, fearlessness. HE IS 9 YEARS OLD. I am intrigued enough, that I would like to know, how he planned to contact grandpa, once he got to Dallas. Also why not car, cab or bus from San Antonio to Dallas, I mean at this point he was 90% thru his travel itinerary.
You tell me!
TDK
1) The kid "REALLY" wants out of the current living situation he is in. Whether it is fear of the sex offender or he just doesn't like the state of Washington or some other reason. I was reading the forum attached with this story and people seem outraged. Taking shots at the kids discipline at home and that he should go to military school. I say quit criticizing him and his parent for just a minute and think about what he went through to accomplish what he did. This kid may be a story teller, and a brat you might say. However I also see a natural born leader.
2) Did his driving really endanger anyone if he did not draw enough attention to get pulled over? Think of how easy it is to get pulled over at your age, I am 32 and was pulled over last summer. It happens to many adults who know the rules of the road and so on. From what I have read in other post here, he drove 4 stolen cars without being pulled over. And if the police were trying to pull him over, how does a 9 year old evade capture from a police chase? We see this on COPS every night.
3) He convinced officials at an airport, that screen for terrorism among other things. And got his way on a plane.
4) He may have broken the law, been deceptive and even lied, the qualities of a future politician. On a positive note, this kid has a amazing ability to plan, organize and execute. These are things that many adults can't do.
5) I say this kid has a real future in anything that he wants and somebody needs to start grooming him for it. Maybe his parents and grandparents should get together and discuss living conditions for him, maybe living in Texas is the answer, we all know he is willing to try very hard to be there. Maybe that could be his incentive to do well.
6) I have done my share of traveling. I was probably 30 years old the first time I drove into O'Hare and put myself on a plane. I had been on a plane probably 12 times before that and I at 30 years old was nervous and unsure about going to an airport and going thru the routine without someone to go thru it with. And here is a 9 year old, that not only did it alone, but got a free ride out of it. Don't get me wrong I was more than capable, but still nervous. I was also not trying to get by without a ticket, he not only tried but succeeded twice. Like Meat Loaf said 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
7) I am not saying that I agree with what the little kid did, but I am saying that he is going to require some creative guidance & molding to keep his attention. I feel he will be quickly bored with traditional disciplinary actions and would only rebel against those who try to tone or change his thinking rather than molding his natural born abilities of adventure, leadership, forwardness, fearlessness. HE IS 9 YEARS OLD. I am intrigued enough, that I would like to know, how he planned to contact grandpa, once he got to Dallas. Also why not car, cab or bus from San Antonio to Dallas, I mean at this point he was 90% thru his travel itinerary.
You tell me!
TDK
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