FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[bennie]

Now that we have gotten New Year's out of our system:
The MIACPP Hot Stove League is officially open
I am retiring a monitor of the HSL so this is my last official act. Topics for this year which ends on the first spring practice day are (but not limited to):
Beer
Fishing
Craft Beer
Ice fishing
Draft Beer
Wrestling for Duffman
Bottle Beer
Hockey for bennie
Canned Beer
Single Malt for bennie
Micro Beer
Timex for Johnnies
All other Beer not mentioned
Rolex and Lamborghini Veneno for tommies

Oops .... I forgot places that serve great catfish

Making a Murder (Netflix). 

Anybody watch this yet?  Would love to hear some thoughts and theories.  Very sad that a 16/17 year old w/ an IQ of 60-70 was railroaded into a murder confession / conviction.

On a similar note, anyone listening to Serial? It is an awesome podcast!

[retagent]

bennie. Can you give a little more info on "serial?" What's the subject? Under what heading can you find it?

[GoldandBlueBU]

bennie. Can you give a little more info on "serial?" What's the subject? Under what heading can you find it?

It's along the same lines as "making a murderer"...someone was killed, and there was perhaps a bit of a rush to blame one individual, w/ out investigating others.  It's simply called "Serial".  At this point, there are two seasons of it...I'm late to the game, so I'm making my way through season 1.

[retagent]

Sorry for the late notice, but there will be a prosecutor on Charlie Sykes' show on WTMJ radio 620 at 10:00. (actually the local news goes to about 10:07) Might be worth hearing his side of the story.

[miac952]

Making a murderer is about as objective as "The Hurricane" was, that is to say not at all. It's a nice story that raises lots of questions about the justice system and the cases themselves, but both leave out an abundance of evidence that is strongly suggestive of guilt for the parties involved.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/evidence-s-missing-making-murderer-article-1.2485213

[faunch]

Sorry for the late notice, but there will be a prosecutor on Charlie Sykes' show on WTMJ radio 620 at 10:00. (actually the local news goes to about 10:07) Might be worth hearing his side of the story.

Haven't had a chance to listen to this yet but here's a link to the audio.

http://www.wtmj.com/shows/charlie-sykes/local-prosecutor-author-on-making-a-murderer

[RoyalsFan]

I really don't watch the NFL however I didn't understand why the Vikes would want another game in Green Bay.  Wouldn't all the rube Vikes fans want at least one home game?  Heck maybe even Ragnar would toss his new cheese head in the trash and come out to support the purple at TCF...considering they pay him for it!   

There is no doubt that Vikings fans would want a home playoff game, but I bet if you asked the players they probably would rather play Green Bay again. They now know they can beat them and their chances of advancing to the next round (and getting another playoff game check) would be better against GB than Seattle. I realize winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal and they have to play the best eventually, but the more games they play means more money to them.   

[bennie]

bennie. Can you give a little more info on "serial?" What's the subject? Under what heading can you find it?

I would characterize it as a podcast that tries to unravel a mystery. It started as a spinoff of NPR's This American Life.

Here is the website: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one
It is pretty easy to find in iTunes, though it is funny how many podcasts there now are that discuss Serial. The logo is a black background with a red and white capital "S".

The first season is about a Baltimore case back in 1999 where a 17 year old kid is convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend. It includes current interviews, old police interrogation audio and courtroom audio. I found it fascinating and binge listened to it. There are 12 episodes that range from 30-60ish minutes.

The second season investigates Bo Bergdahl's story of what happened to him after he walked away from his post in Afghanistan and why he did it. They are currently on episode 3.

You definitely need to listen to the episodes in order. Oh, and if you are hoping to have all questions answered and the "truth" to come out...listen to a different podcast!

[SagatagSam]

There is no doubt that Vikings fans would want a home playoff game

30 years of Dome football really softened Vikings fans up. Ticket exchanges like StubHub and SeatGeek show the price of seats falling. When I first looked you could get in the door at the Bank at $70. Now, it's down to $50. I understand it's supposed to be wicked cold, but c'mon! It's less than half than any other Wild Card game.

Green Bay at Washington - $150
KC at Houston - $125
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati - $107

[OzJohnnie]

There is no doubt that Vikings fans would want a home playoff game

30 years of Dome football really softened Vikings fans up. Ticket exchanges like StubHub and SeatGeek show the price of seats falling. When I first looked you could get in the door at the Bank at $70. Now, it's down to $50. I understand it's supposed to be wicked cold, but c'mon! It's less than half than any other Wild Card game.

Green Bay at Washington - $150
KC at Houston - $125
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati - $107

The Dome?  30 years of monumental suck is a more likely explanation. At this point any ticket purchase is an emotional investment in the hopes of a good game by the Vikes and this team is better positioned than any since the '98 squad to rip out a fan's beating heart and leave it lying in a sticky pool on the pavement.

I'd like to hear an exposé on that crime.  I reckon even Johnnie Cochran would have had a little vomit in his mouth at contemplating the defense.

[DuffMan]

New topic for the MIAC PP Hot Stove League.  After wearing contacts for 20 years, I took the LASIK plunge yesterday afternoon.  Holy crap, this is awesome.  It's so fast and so effective.  I'm already seeing 20/15 this morning.  I should have done this years ago!!!

[sjusection105]

New topic for the MIAC PP Hot Stove League.  After wearing contacts for 20 years, I took the LASIK plunge yesterday afternoon.  Holy crap, this is awesome.  It's so fast and so effective.  I'm already seeing 20/15 this morning.  I should have done this years ago!!!

Did you watch this first?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVwHydEgzAA

[DuffMan]

Did you watch this first?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVwHydEgzAA

That episode has been in my mind for a long time.

[57Johnnie]

New topic for the MIAC PP Hot Stove League.  After wearing contacts for 20 years, I took the LASIK plunge yesterday afternoon.  Holy crap, this is awesome.  It's so fast and so effective.  I'm already seeing 20/15 this morning.  I should have done this years ago!!!

I had the same experience only it was for hemorrhoids. 

[OzJohnnie]

New topic for the MIAC PP Hot Stove League.  After wearing contacts for 20 years, I took the LASIK plunge yesterday afternoon.  Holy crap, this is awesome.  It's so fast and so effective.  I'm already seeing 20/15 this morning.  I should have done this years ago!!!

I had the same experience only it was for hemorrhoids. 

I'm sitting here wondering how you get 20/15 vision from that.