tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66826718052920773112008-08-04T21:07:14.522-07:00EXIT THREEChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-89279349668031280162008-08-04T21:06:00.001-07:002008-08-04T21:07:14.538-07:00Oh well,It's been four-and-a-half months since I posted anything here.
I guess if you have nothing to say, it's best not to say anything at all.Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-87346166636190383382008-03-21T13:24:00.001-07:002008-03-21T19:10:52.806-07:00The Chris Harris NCAA "Sheet of Integrity"Because you demanded to see it. Here's my NCAA "Sheet of Integrity."
Yeah, I picked St. Mary's, George Mason, and Winthrop to go to the regionals. Sue me.Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-57817864083616498222008-02-20T19:27:00.000-08:002008-02-20T19:30:10.062-08:00First fantasy baseball draft of the year.This is my "beer" league. Winner gets a case of beer (of their choice) from the losers.
Will Work for 222's
Round Pick Player Position
1. (5) Chase Utley 2B
2. (20) Carlos Beltrán OF
3. (29) Curtis Granderson OF
4. (44) Cole Hamels SP
5. (53) Garrett Atkins 1B,3B
6. (68) John Smoltz SP
7. (77) Michael YoungChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-76467460960941938222008-02-14T20:10:00.000-08:002008-02-14T20:14:42.841-08:00Dear Chris: Congratulations! You have been approved to receive a Bachelors' degree from Rutgers University -- Camden effective January 2008. An official transcript is enclosed to verify your degree.
Diplomas will be awarded to graduates at Commencement. THE DATE OF THE CEREMONY IS THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008, 6:00PM AT THE SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER (formerly Tweeter Center).
We hope the you enjoyedChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-41797547701154506312008-02-09T19:11:00.000-08:002008-02-09T19:18:16.920-08:00Yes, this is probably "digitally enhanced."But it's still pretty bad ass. (Especially the part on the freeway overpass.)
Viva Joga Bonito!Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-2317523398335693742008-02-02T15:28:00.000-08:002008-02-02T13:05:11.472-08:00The Wing Bowl is still decadant and depraved.We arrived in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park at around 5:30AM. It was cold and drizzling. As we walked from the car, shotgunning my third Coors Light, I saw the damnedest thing. At the corner of the Spectrum, huddled against the entrance, there was a man lying down. Passed out. Smashed. No, he wasn't homeless -- or at least he didn't look homeless.
A few moments later, his buddies Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-10064997698389196092008-01-25T15:20:00.000-08:002008-01-25T12:19:26.429-08:00"Grad School Drop Out" is not the name of the next Kayne West album.After only three classes, I'm dropping out of graduate school.
But, as the kids like to say, it's all good. From the moment I stepped foot into my first class, the doubts began to set in.
"Why am I here?"
"What is the point of this?"
"This isn't what I thought I signed up for."
"Do I really want to spend the rest of my life as a pencil-pushing government bureaucrat?"
I guess it's bestChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-25805014908477520372008-01-24T12:12:00.000-08:002008-01-24T13:52:53.589-08:00Some ran-dumb thoughts on Super Bowl XLII.Editor's Note: Yeah, this is the same thing I posted a few weeks ago. Sue me.
If you're an Eagles fan like me, who exactly are you rooting for? Your NFC East arch-rival? Or the team that cheated the Eagles out of a Super Bowl ring?
As far as I'm concerned, I'm treating this game as the NFL version of the Iran-Iraq war. In the end, it really doesn't matter who wins, just as long as there'sChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-45312499068102283632008-01-13T21:14:00.002-08:002008-01-13T21:21:39.202-08:00T.O. discovers that life ain't fair.Watching this brought a tear to my eye. Tears of joy that is.
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-58676217528831421532008-01-03T16:02:00.000-08:002008-01-03T16:12:05.000-08:00Chris Harris: College GraduateIt may have come a dozen or so years late, but I am officially a college graduate.
The Final Score:
ECONOMICS OF LABOR B+
ST: ANTI-AMERICANISM A
Final GPA: 3.425
It's been a while since I updated this, so I guess I should let you all know now. I got into graduate school. Yep, I got in. Not into a Ph.D. program, mind you.
I'm starting an MPA program at Rutgers-Camden later this Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-6954952222432465522007-12-20T13:47:00.000-08:002007-12-25T16:22:36.604-08:00The Worst Job in the World.After my experience Christmas shopping today, I am convinced that the worst job in the world, worse than migrant farm worker, call center taker, deodorant smell tester, or MSNBC "news" anchor, is "shopping mall kiosk guy."
I'm at the Deptford Mall this afternoon, minding my own business, doing some Christmas shopping (Yeah, I know. It's Dec. 20, and I'm only now getting around to Christmas Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-17259938107768127012007-11-27T18:16:00.000-08:002007-11-27T18:19:28.825-08:00This is why David Beckham gets paid the big buck$.Not to mention the fame. And the endorsements. And the Spice Girl trophy wife....
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-90272197705358660672007-11-08T09:05:00.000-08:002007-11-08T09:36:20.426-08:00The Grad School Chronicles: Lack of MotivationIn about seven weeks, I'll officially be a college graduate.... At least I think I will.
The last semester.... Haven't done much of anything -- haven't had to... And really don't want to.
No job... Two easy classes... All carefully planned, years in advance; all focusing on one goal: get into grad school.
But all this excess inventory of leisure time has come at a price. Since I haven't had Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-13310731876776582212007-11-02T18:48:00.001-07:002007-11-02T18:49:40.939-07:00Eagles/Cowboys Hate Week Continues.January 11, 1981. Where were you?
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-64283263970224937972007-10-29T15:34:00.000-07:002007-10-29T15:53:13.099-07:00Eagles/Cowboys WeekAh the memories! Another Eagles/Cowboys home game is upon us, and this game's a Sunday Night NBC Special. So to prepare, here's a like/video dump from last year's game.
Post from Deadspin: It's Christmas in Philly!
Sal Paolantonio attempts to file a pre-game report:
The 700 200-Level gives you-know-who a South Philly Salute:
Lito Sheppard's game-clinching 102-yd INT return:
TheChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-90846857324607067952007-10-24T08:10:00.000-07:002007-10-24T08:12:40.330-07:00Jason Taylor is Charging his Battery.......and now he's full of energy. Jason Taylor is a robot.
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-45084060123745218682007-10-23T08:27:00.000-07:002007-10-23T08:38:17.681-07:00Soccer in Philly/Chester: It's going to happen!Well, would you look at that? 20,000+ all-seater, right on the waterfront and next door to the Commodore Barry. Beautiful!
All we need now is a club to play in it! But from what I heard in Media yesterday, this appears to be a mere formality.Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-81841808731004051642007-10-22T05:39:00.000-07:002007-10-22T05:46:31.501-07:00The most important stat in the World (of Warcraft).Stat du Jour
Number of American farmers and ranchers: 2 million
Number of Americans who play World of Warcraft: 4 million
How long before WoW players organize a lobby and demand USDA subsidies?Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-83771598779758538832007-10-19T19:34:00.000-07:002007-10-19T19:44:40.990-07:00Now this is something you'll never see at an Eagles game.Somewhere in this gaggle of humanity -- if you look hard enough -- you'll find me.
RU: 27
USF: 30
(I apologize for subjecting the audience to Stuart Scott, but it was the only highlight clip available on YouTube.)Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-37587449758966436472007-10-17T08:19:00.000-07:002007-10-17T08:26:16.067-07:00The Grad School Chronicles: My Mock-GRE results.Verbal: 470
Quantitative: 480
I guess that's what I get for taking a fake entrance exam cold turkey. But 480 in the math section? Umm, wow. I thought I had a 600 easily, but I guess not.
Good thing this is only a practice test.Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-38483960389647802702007-10-12T14:21:00.000-07:002007-10-12T14:39:53.355-07:00The ever eroding value of a Nobel Peace Prize.First they gave it to a bullshitter.
Then they gave it to a terrorist.
Then the worst President of the United States, ever.
Now, it's this asshole. Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner: former Vice-President ManBearPig.
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-71244045708277304722007-10-01T08:23:00.000-07:002007-10-01T08:25:41.175-07:00THIS will give you goosebumps.Kick back and enjoy the first Division Championship in 14 years.
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-78685341528226025442007-09-26T11:23:00.000-07:002007-09-26T11:25:23.888-07:00Two Things I Miss About North Carolina.The Carolina Panthers and Bojangles chicken. OK, one thing.
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-5655517718460319492007-09-24T09:46:00.000-07:002007-09-24T09:50:29.182-07:00DICO KONG!All I can say is: Awesome. Brandon DiCamillo builds a life size Donkey Kong game and has Rake Yohn dress up as Mario.
Chris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682671805292077311.post-6256530493893514542007-09-21T16:40:00.000-07:002007-09-21T16:52:18.883-07:00MIT: Now Accepting Complete Idiots!
Meet Star Simpson. Star's a nineteen-year-old Electrical Engineering major at MIT -- so I guess that makes her smart or something. Well, maybe not. From the AP:BOSTON - Troopers arrested an MIT student at gunpoint Friday after she
walked into Logan International Airport wearing a computer circuit board and
wiring on her sweatshirt. Authorities call it a fake bomb; she called it art.
Ummm, yeahChris Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603530412835276148noreply@blogger.com