By Joe McAdory
Posted 04/28 at 11:28 AM
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Oh no, another teen star mired in controversy ... This time it’s the allegedly wholesome 15-year-old Miley Cyrus, who has been pictured recently in Vanity Fair magainze apparently topless and had other photos of her on the Internet, which she admits were real, flashing her bra.
If Miley wants to start getting naked for the camera, that’s her prerogative. But she’s such a role model for young girls, what kind of message is she sending? How many Disney stars, or former Disney stars, end up with controversy of a sexual nature? Sounds pretty goofy to me.
Regarding Miley’s camera-happy expose, does this break her daddy’s Achy Breaky Heart?
Below is a link to a story on the subject, with examples of the incidents.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24350239#24350239
By Joe McAdory
Posted 04/26 at 07:48 PM
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I’m not sure if it was as long as The Godfather Trilogy, but I sat through the entire first and second rounds of the NFL Draft Saturday afternoon and evening. That’s about seven hours of flipping between ESPN, ESPN2 and the NFL Network.
I spent the first part of the draft hoping the Jets would not land RB Darren McFadden. Thanks, Raiders. I spent the second part of the draft hoping my woeful Dolphins would fill their quarterback needs. It took them long enough, but they finally called Chad Henne’s name with the 57th pick.
After some first round speculations, I was somewhat surprised to see Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves not be chosen until the 52nd pick overall, halfway into the second round, by Jacksonville. Six defensive ends were taken before him, so I suppose Groves has an opportunity to prove some NFL scouts wrong.
Groves was the first of two Auburn players chosen Saturday. Green Bay selected Tiger cornerback Patrick Lee, who had a strong senior season, with the 60th pick overall. Lee will get plenty of chances to prove his worth against fellow Packer draftee, quarterback Brian Brohm.
Sunday, I’d expect Auburn defensive tackle Pat Sims to be the first Tiger drafted, possibly in the third round. Others that might be selected today include offensive lineman King Dunlap, fullback Carl Stewart, defensive back Jonathan Wilhite, defensive back Eric Brock and tight end Cole Bennett. Auburn has a long history of proven fullbacks in the NFL (Tony Richardson, Heath Evans, Harold Morrow, Fred Beasley, William Andrews, to name a few), so you’d think Stewart, who has excellent hands, could be given a look.
By Joe McAdory
Posted 04/25 at 01:32 PM
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News of a shootout Friday morning along Wallace Avenue in Opelika was concerning to me, particularly since I routinely drive that strip of road. It’s a shortcut between South Long Street and Frederick Road and allows me to go around the TigerTown traffic.
Wallace Avenue is pretty, with nice little homes decorated with flags and yards blooming with azaleas and dogwoods. Friday, bullet shells joined the decorations. I’ll still drive that road because I like the scenery. I feel bad for the good residents who live there knowing that some may tag the subdivision as dangerous. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn’t. It’s still a good shortcut.
By Joe McAdory
Posted 04/23 at 08:38 PM
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Saw a report on CNN this morning that citizens of Wisconsin lead the nation in the percentage of drivers over 18 (26 percent) who admitted by poll to have driven under the influence of alcohol. That’s an alarming number, despite the stiff laws in place for DUIs.
On the flip side, it appears the “one more for the road” does not apply to Alabama motorists. Drivers from Alabama ranked seventh to last with a percentage of 11.4 drinking and driving. Not sure who is responsible for the low number, but they should be commended.
States with the other highest drinking/driving percentages were North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. What’s up with that? All are from the upper midwest. Also, I wonder why Wisconsin topped the list. Well, there are a couple of breweries there, right?
Also released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was a similar list, this one referring to driving under the influence of drugs. Topping the list: Washington D.C. When did Cheech and Chong get elected?
By Joe McAdory
Posted 04/22 at 08:45 PM
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I read a story Tuesday about a woman who discovered an eight-foot alligator in the kitchen of her home near Tampa, Fla. Don’t fret, the gator didn’t get her. Animal control came in and took the stray reptile back to its worried family.
Can you imagine walking into your kitchen and stumbling upon a giant water lizard? She’s lucky the gator didn’t attack. Perhaps it was more interested in chocolate chip cookies or whatever she had in the fridge.
We don’t have to worry about alligators strolling into our homes here, but we aren’t completely immune to critters. There have been plenty of incidents where snakes have been discovered inside people’s homes. In that case, it’s best to call the authorities for removal, particularly if the serpent rattles. Mice and rats have been problems.
Have you ever had a wild creature show up unannounced?
