http://www.benkepple.com/ Discussions on foreign affairs, religion, and the state of American culture...oh, heck with it. It's an electronic soapbox where I get to spout off about all the idiocy that manifests itself in this day and age. (All content Copyright Benjamin Kepple, 2001-2007, except where noted or otherwise not applicable) en-us BjkinNH@aol.com 2008-12-15T02:10:29-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001545.html My Favorite Things (as a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers) (with apologies to Julie Andrews) New England Patriots stuck with Matt Cassel When Manning finds out protection's a hassle An offensive line that's not on the blink These are a... 1545@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-12-15T02:10:29-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001544.html DON'T WRITE OFF the Arena Football League just yet. At least, that's the conclusion I've come to after poring through news reports that have -- perhaps a bit prematurely -- proclaimed the "Arena One" league may soon go the way... 1544@http://www.benkepple.com/ Arena Football 2008-12-09T14:21:23-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001543.html INSPIRING STORIES ARE all too rare in American life these days, but here's a great one out of Chicago that should warm everybody's hearts. Ben Bowman, a producer for WMAQ-TV, the NBC affiliate in the Windy City, delivered an on-air... 1543@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-12-09T02:00:27-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001542.html I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT. In the last half of the fourth quarter of their game on Sunday, the glorious Pittsburgh Steelers scored 17 unanswered points to triumph over their tough opponents -- and to make matters even better,... 1542@http://www.benkepple.com/ Football, Football, Football 2008-12-08T10:57:26-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001541.html SO THE DETROIT LIONS lost again today. The 47-10 beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Tennessee Titans was an awful and painful thing to watch, and it was a performance so wretched one believes the Lovable Losers will... 1541@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-11-27T17:40:47-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001540.html SO I IMPRESSED EVEN MYSELF on Saturday with my calm demeanor when the rabble from Ohio State ran roughshod over the Michigan Wolverines in our annual football matchup. I can assure readers that not only did I not openly curse,... 1540@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-11-22T23:18:54-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001539.html CLERK: We've got one room left -- but I doubt you'll want it. PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA: Why not?! CLERK: It's a dead zone. Can't get your calls, your precious e-mails -- it's like you don't even exist. PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA: But I've... 1539@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-11-21T09:44:29-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001537.html OVER THE PAST WEEK, there was a lot of discussion over the state dinner held for leaders at the G20 meeting, and a lot of caterwauling about the supposedly luxurious food and wine served at this occasion. Based on media... 1537@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-11-21T09:30:24-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001538.html ... UNTIL FRIDAY, NOV. 21, because The Rant has been VERY busy. It's a long story -- but we'll see you then. In the meantime, I am glad the Steelers go to eleven, so to speak.... 1538@http://www.benkepple.com/ General Administration 2008-11-17T08:22:32-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001536.html IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD as we know it, but I feel fine. You see, I have finally joined Facebook, despite my well-known aversion to social-networking sites. Much to my surprise and delight, however, I have found the site... 1536@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-11-11T00:17:03-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001535.html Knock wood, I hope the guy doesn't fall on his face. -- Romeo Crennel Head Coach, Cleveland Browns on quarterback Brady Quinn's first start I HAVE ONLY SEEN Romeo Crennel smile once. This was when Mr Crennel was introduced as... 1535@http://www.benkepple.com/ Football, Football, Football 2008-11-07T02:43:28-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001534.html I NEVER REALLY FIGURED out the whole hoopla over the "Guitar Hero" franchise of video games, but it's worth noting this reaction to one of its commercials aired late in the broadcast of "Monday Night Football," from none other than... 1534@http://www.benkepple.com/ Football, Football, Football 2008-11-04T03:40:08-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001533.html IN THE LATEST PROOF that Daylight Saving Time is an evil monstrosity -- a wretched, dastardly scheme our political masters have devised to rob God-fearing Americans of their freedom -- researchers have found that "springing forward" leads to an increase... 1533@http://www.benkepple.com/ Americana 2008-11-02T06:10:15-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001532.html ALTHOUGH I AM NOT an automobile enthusiast, I must say that if I ever find myself in the position to purchase a luxury automobile, I'll give strong consideration to buying one of Porsche AG's fine machines. After this crazy week... 1532@http://www.benkepple.com/ Capitalism Lovely Capitalism 2008-11-02T01:29:42-05:00 http://www.benkepple.com/archives/001531.html GOOD MORNING. JAPAN IS UP 10 pc and Hong Kong is up 12 pc. Germany is up 4 pc, while the FTSE and the CAC are both up about 2 pc. Would it be too much to ask for the... 1531@http://www.benkepple.com/ Capitalism Lovely Capitalism 2008-10-30T07:01:17-05:00