By G October 19th, 2010, under Hockey and Other Sports, NostroGlenus
Well it’s time to go to the left side, where things are always interesting. Last year this team had the two biggest surprises (Colorado and Phoenix), the biggest bust (Calgary), the biggest playoff collapse (San Jose, but really, what else is new?), and the Stanley Cup Champion. Now this year, the champs have been retooled, last years surprises look to prove themselves, and of course the Red Wings look to reclaim their spot as top dog. Add in the fact that the San Jose Sharks are sure to collapse in a new and exciting way, and we’ve got ourselves a very interesting few months ahead in the West.
And it should go something like this…
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Tags: Hockey, Laying it on the line, predictions, Stanley Cup
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By G October 18th, 2010, under Hockey and Other Sports, NostroGlenus
Well it’s that time of the year again for the bold and daring hockey predictions for things to come! I continue today by looking at the Right Coast. This conference tends to be a bit more conservative and easier to predict that the West. However, last season they ended up with a 7-8 matchup in the Conference Finals. Also some teams like the Lightning and Leafs had some pretty big roster overhauls. So there are certain to be some surprises coming out this year. But I think that it’ll shake out like this…
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Tags: Hockey, predictions
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By G October 8th, 2010, under Hockey and Other Sports, NostroGlenus
It’s the most wonderful time of the year ladies and gentlemen!!! That’s right, the NHL season is just underway! I’ve been like a kid in some kind of a store recently, getting so incredibly excited. In the coming days I’ll be posting my predictions for the season, starting today with a look at the major NHL awards. This is mostly so I can look back months later and claim to be right in the unlikely event that I’m right (note: if following that link, only look at who the Eastern Conference Champion is predicted to be, nothing else).
So if I’ve linked back to this in the future, then congratulate me on being right, if there are no incoming links to this, then never speak of this again.
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Tags: Hockey, Laying it on the line, Pittsburgh Penguins, predictions, Stanley Cup
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By G September 22nd, 2010, under Glen News, In the GZ
My apologies for the lack of updates, despite my promise to the contrary. But here are my most recent list of excuses/reasons:
- I’ve had bronchitis for the past few weeks…hoorah for polution!
- School has been busy, but great. The students here are wonderful, but they most certainly keep me on my toes
- We bought a Nintendo Wii, Mario Kart and Mario Party 8 have eaten away most of my free time. And now I have Smackdown vs. Raw 2010. I may never blog again.
- The bronchitis thing
- Guangzhou has stuff to do: we went to a talk about the upcoming Asian Games, a comedy club, out to lots of restaurants, live music, quiz night, and lots more. Thus less time to blog.
- Hockey hasn’t started yet, so what do I have to write about? (Actually: pre-season predictions are on their way)
- I sprained my ankle the other day…while I was teaching a class
- Did I mention that I have bronchitis?
Until next time,
G
Tags: Personal
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By G September 4th, 2010, under Film and TV
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a warning, nothing more, nothing less. I know that this will pique your curiosity, but fight that basic human instinct and just listen to what I’m saying here.
Do not read or see anything that is at all related to Human Centipede! I read a review of it on-line, and didn’t quite get it, so I read a few more. I am full of regret over this decision of mine. It is the most disgusting movie ever put to film, and the director is without question the sickest human being I can think of.
This goes beyond the Hostel and Saw torture porn. You want nothing to do with this! I know I just made you want to learn more about it if you haven’t already. But trust me, you don’t.
Don’t say you weren’t warned!
Until next time,
G
Tags: warning, wow
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By G September 2nd, 2010, under NostroGlenus, Rasslin', Uncategorized
Now that Sumemrslam is over (and was pretty darn awesome), it’s time to start looking towards the Biggest Event in my dorky year, Wrestlemania. As per usual on this blog, I like to make some educated guesses as to what the card will look like come March. Now this one promises to be extra intriguing, as we are going to be in Atlanta, and there is talk of it being WCW Themed, which could mean just about anything. Also, add in the fact that at least two season of NXT call-ups have the potential to make their Mania Debuts here.
I think it’ll all come together like this…
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Tags: CM Punk, wrestlemania
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By G August 17th, 2010, under Muzzak, Why I Love...
No, I don’t mean the place surrounding every city, I mean the new, totally awesome album released two weeks ago by Arcade Fire. This album seems to have been met with mixed review, but I for one, have nothing but great things to say about this piece of work. I defended their last album three years ago, and (not-surprisingly) I’m happy to do it again!
Why I Love "The Suburbs"
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Tags: arcade fire, music
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By G August 11th, 2010, under Hockey and Other Sports
This just doesn’t end, does it? It looks like all of the drama surrounding Ilya Kovalchuck’s massive $102 million contract is back for another season, making this one of the more tumultuous off-seasons ever.
In case you haven’t heard, heard an independent arbitrator has ruled in the NHL’s favour and has voided Kovalchuck’s insane contract for cap circumvention. As a I said a few weeks ago, it’s about time that the NHL stepped in on these contracts. I can’t say that I’m particularly surprised or stunned by the news, but what shocks me is the fact that the league has said that they will be looking into other, already registered contracts, namely those of Roberto Luongo, Marc Savard, Marian Hossa, and Chris Pronger. This my friends, has the potential to get ugly, very, very, ugly.
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Tags: Free Agency, Hockey
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By G August 3rd, 2010, under Glen News, In the GZ, Personal, Teachin' and Learnin'
Just to let anyone out there who may be worried know, I’m alive and well on this side of the earth. It’s been a busy few days since my last post, but ultimately very rewarding and has me excited for the coming year(s).
It all started shortly after my last post, when I was at the Toronto Airport and I hear the ominous words come over the loudspeaker “Attention everyone, American Airlines Flight 4112 to Chicago has been canceled”. Needless to say, I wasn’t too thrilled about that.
I ran to the counter to see what they could do for me. I NEEDED to make that connection in order to catch the flight to Seoul and then to Guangzhou.
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Tags: china, Guangzhou
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By G July 24th, 2010, under Glen News
In a few hours I hop on yet another plane. It never seems to end with me, does it? I’ll be on a 36 or so hour journey to my next new home in Guangzhou.
Yet again, I didn’t do all that I wanted to this summer, and yet again I missed seeing a lot of very important people to me. If you’re one of them, then I’m sorry, really I am. I missed seeing most of my friends and many of my family members this time. As usual I crammed too much stuff into not enough time and things kept popping up left, right, and centre.
But I am very excited to head to a new school and start a new life in a new place. Guangzhou is by all accounts a very happening city that I think will suit me well. In the two times that I have been there it seems like an exciting place full of energy and enthusiasm. If that isn’t enough, Hong Kong, the coolest city on the planet, is a short train ride away.
As for what I’ll be doing: I will continue to teach High School Math at an International School. In addition though, I will be taking on a new class for me, Theory of Knowledge. This is the course that is designed to bring all of the subjects together a bit, and runs like a Philosophy class. I am pretty exciting for that. Also, I do plan on setting up a class blog for that, so I’ll be sure to post some links to that around here somewhere.
As always, should any of you happen to be in the area, please drop me a line (preferably not on Facebook as it tends to be blocked). I’d love to meet up and/or hang out.
Hope to see you soon,
Until next time,
G
P.S. And this is Post number 17…
Tags: 17 posts, apologies, china
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