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downtownr

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My Interests

Music:

Richard Wagner, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, Irish Rovers, The Doors, The Who, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, MC5, The Clash, The Misfits, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Poison Idea, Sick Of It All, Dropkick Murphys, System Of A Down, Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards, Princess Superstar, and miscallaneous.

Movies:

Citizen Kane, Godfather Pt. II, Apocalypse Now Redux, Good Fellas, Casino, Fight Club, Snatch, Sexy Beast, Gangster No. 1.

Television:

TAGS, The Prisoner, MASH, The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Sopranos, Situation Room, Lou Dobbs, Sports and News.

Books:

The Bible, "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" - Roald Dahl, "On The Road" - Jack Kerouac, "Drudge Manifesto" - Matt Drudge, "American Empire: Blood & Iron" - Harry Turtledove, "American Brutus" - Michael W. Kaufmann, "Little Man: Meyer Lansky And The Gangster Life" - Robert Lacey, "Survivor" - Chuck Palahniuk

My Blog

Goodbye Pittsburgh, Hello Kansas City?/Teeming

Possibly the last obstacle for the Penguins coming to Kansas City has passed.  The NHL was determined to keep them from leaving, but now after multiple buyers pulling out, and the Isle Of Ca...
Posted by DRU on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:35:00 PST

The Saga Of The Pittsburgh Penguins Continue...

Once again, some billionaire pulls out of buying the Penguins.  My hunch is they won't agree to the NHL's strict requirement of remaining in the 'Burgh.  Attention potential owners: Kansas C...
Posted by DRU on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:01:00 PST

Dear Santa

I want -alot of cash -a weekend with three Extreme Associates girls -season tickets to all the NFL teams -season tickets for Iowa football and a suite at Kinnick Stadium -more cash -peace for eve...
Posted by DRU on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:04:00 PST

Shooting For Tommorrow/UMKC/DVR/Schemes

I have Friday off, so I'm really shooting for tommorrow and knocking it out.  Friday will be nice.  I will get paid, and the three day weekend will start.  I do have to go downtown to r...
Posted by DRU on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:10:00 PST

Rumor Has It/More Distractions

Rumor has it that the WNBA is coming to Kansas City.  I think it is fine, as long as it opens the door to the NBA.  Having the Brigade and the upcoming WNBA franchise playing in the new aren...
Posted by DRU on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:35:00 PST

Da Bears/Really Good/Ross Perot

Da Bears are on MNF, beating the Rams.  I'm glad when any team beats the Rams.  The Bears are a very good team, which is carried by their defense.  I met my sister today at YJs.  ...
Posted by DRU on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:03:00 PST

I Got Nothing Today

I got nothing today.  I'm finally making some progress on switching stuff between rooms in my apartment.  What a crazy monkey I am.  It finally seems like I'm in synche with the world t...
Posted by DRU on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:08:00 PST

.82

I went to the convenience store around the corner and got a few items for later.  The total was $4.18.  I gave the guy a five spot, and the register said I was owed .82 in change.  You ...
Posted by DRU on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 02:09:00 PST

Most Likely Why/Typical Me/My Books

I'm not tired yet.  I did snarf down a few sodas a while ago - that's most likely why. I was sick yesterday all day and pretty much did nothing but sleep.  I needed it apparently.  It w...
Posted by DRU on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:07:00 PST

Shake A Cold/Yeesh/"Rogue State"/We'll See What Happens

The weekend is almost over.  I pretty much vegged out.  I'm still trying to shake a cold. Michigan didn't get the BCS title slot - not surprised though.  I can't blame the voters at all...
Posted by DRU on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:54:00 PST