Jasper Journal

I love reading the morning newspaper because I find little gems throughout that I otherwise would never have known about. Yesterday was no exception.

The first article that caught my eye was a story about the Russians successfully drilling down to a subglacial lake in the Antarctic. They reached the lake water at a depth of 12,366 ft. It was kept from freezing by the over two miles of ice on top of it, and they think it will contain living organisms that have been trapped there for 20 million years.

My immediate thought was a 1950′s,  black and white episode of Superman with George Reeves. It was called Superman and the Mole Men. The Mole Men  were little creatures who lived inside the earth and came to the surface after a deep well was dug. Clark and Lois were there reporting, but only Superman could save the Mole Men from  the  townspeople  who wanted to kill them because they were different. I hope the Russians are prepared for things to rise up from their drilling; but  somehow I dont think they got Superman during the cold war. We will have to warn them.

There was another article about the good people of North Dakota not giving up on saving the University of North Dakota’s nickname ” The Fighting Sioux.”  The NCAA is putting pressure on the school with  bans and restrictions  until they change what they claim is an insulting name. Sounds like an out of control bureaucracy if you ask me.  After I read this, I saw an interview with a native American on TV. He asked  how would we feel if there were school nicknames like the  ”Fighting Jews, ” or the “Fighting Negro’s.” I actually thought that wasn’t a bad idea?  He must have forgotten that little school in Indiana’s  nickname… what is it .. oh yes,  the Fighting Irish!

Finally, in a post Super Bowl prank, a company called Pawngo.com dumped 900 pounds of Butterfingers candy bars in the middle of  Copley Square in Boston. This was meant to mock Patriot players for dropping the ball in the Superbowl’s Fourth quarter. The company was fined, and apologized. My only surprise was that this wasn’t done by Giselle Bundchen!

Keep smiling, and have a great weekend! See you Monday.

So the Super Bowl is history and what have we learned?   No, not about Eli Manning and the Giants, or Tom Coughlin or anything like that. It’s’ that Victoria’s Secret supermodels rule!

First  we have not one but TWO incredible commercials with Adriana Lima. The first was for Teleflora. It shows her getting dressed for a hot date. Absolutely awesome! I think the commercial was for you to buy flowers, but all I could think of was Adriana Lima.   She then makes a repeat appearance in a Kia commercial in a dream sequence, again looking stunning. When was the last time the same  hot model appeared in two separate Super Bowl commercials for different companies? Probably never. Another Super Bowl record that few will notice; but I did!

Then  we have  Victoria’s  Secret model Giselle Bundchen trashing Tom Brady’s teammates for dropping his passes in the fourth quarter. She did it while using some very colorful language. I liked her comment that he can’t throw the passes and catch them too. So she is pretty AND feisty. Nice combination. You do not cross these women. Thank you Victoria’s Secret for giving us such a treat at the Superbowl.

This brings me to another point, what’s with all the dogs , cats  horses  and monkeys in  the commercials? This is football for God’s sake, and it should be about beer, girls, cars, girls, chips, girls, and maybe girl vampires.

I think the seepage of animals into Super Bowl  commercials is an insidious threat to our country. It has the potential to sap our moral fiber.  Will we be willing to take up arms and defend this great nation of dogs and monkeys? No! But Supermodels? Well that is a different story indeed.

Our politicians should take a stand on this critical issue. Maybe I will bring it up at the Colorado Caucus tonight. I wonder what Ron Paul’s supporters will say?

I think it is the sunshine in Florida that gives Bob such great ideas.  I posted his latest  piece below. I definitely would like to be part of that sit in… except for the alligators.  Thanks Bob.

“I am a member of golf’s 99%. I play golf, but have not yet made it to the professional level!! I have played the game for over 50 years, but have not really put in the practice time and study to be the best. I also probably do not have the skills to really get there either.

However, I now feel that I should be paid by the successful professionals for trying. It isn’t fair that those players who have worked harder, have studied the game, have better equipment and are stronger and more skilled should make all that money. Oh sure, they have their charities that they give millions of dollars to, but I am sure that they write all that off on their tax returns to reduce paying their fair share. Is that fair?

They should pay for my golf, buy me new equipment and pay me some of their winnings. The whole system should be changed to accommodate people like me!! Let’s occupy a golf course and demand that those who are better at what they do pay for us who aren’t as good. Whining should get us something, like media attention and sympathy!!”

BR