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| Welcome! |
Welcome to Nine12 Concepts! This website is basically just a place for me to jot down some thoughts, share some stories, or post some favorite links. Friends and family are encouraged to register/login to access photos and anything else considered to be private.
In the future, there will be a sister site set up for my Nine12 Concepts graphic design business. Anyone interested in photography or graphics can email me at gail.hoovler@nine12.com.
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| I'm Blogging This... |
Ok. So...I have a website and I have a blog. It's not really a big deal. Everyone has a website and/or blog these days. I've had various websites throughout the years. But a blog? What the hell is a blog? That's the question I used to ask. Someone would say, "I'm bloggin this" or "Have you read my blog?" (i.e. Barney from How I Met Your Mother). I started to wonder what this "blog" thing was. As Donna, from "The Runaway Bride" episode of Doctor Who, would say, "That's not even a proper word!" (Say it in a British accent. It's quite funny!) Yes, I watch too much tv.
According to Merriam-Webster, blog is short for weblog. It means: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer.
That sounds like me. I've got a website with stuff on it, comments, links, etc. The reason why I got on this rant to begin with is because my husband has been teasing me about blogging. He says, "You're such a blogger." He even bought me this cute little t-shirt. Well honey, it looks like I'm an official blogger. And I'm damn proud of it.
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| Save Jericho |
How often does this happen to you? The fall tv season arrives, you check out the new lineup in TV Guide or online, and you pick out a couple of shows that seem interesting. The first episode airs and you kind of like it. The second episode airs and you give it another go. You get through the whole season and BAM! the network pulls the show off the air. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
This happens to me all the time. My husband and I get into a show, and it usually gets canceled. Threshold, Keen Eddie, Firefly, John Doe, Drive and now Jericho. Why does this happen? Are we just weird and like stupid shows? Or do we "get" what network execs don't? I don't know, but I'm tired of it, and apparently a lot of other people are too.
Last season, Jericho was part of CBS's new fall lineup. It was a drama with a nuclear, post-apocalyptic theme. I watched, I got into it, and then it was taken away from me like so many other shows. This time was different though. Jericho has a huge fan base and they were not going to be denied. Based on a line from the last episode of the season, viewers banded together and sent CBS tons and tons (literally) of nuts. Yes....NUTS! I have to admit....I jumped on the bandwagon and sent some nuts too. It was a great idea and it worked. Thanks to the passion and nuttiness, if you will, of the Jericho fans CBS announced that it will rebroadcast some episodes of Jericho this summer to be followed by a 7 episode trial season. Wow. Finally, the people spoke and someone listened.
Help keep Jericho on by doing your part. Watch the rebroadcasts starting Friday, July 6th and continue watching with the new episodes. If the viewership stays strong CBS won't have a choice but to keep it on the air. Help us SAVE JERICHO! |
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| Scott Stevens Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame |
June 28, 2007 - New Jersey Devil's Scott Stevens was elected today to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first shot.
I had to put this here. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a HUGE New Jersey Devils fan. I've been following them for almost 20 years now (gasp!) and don't plan on stopping any time soon. I love hockey. I love everything about hockey....the fast pace, the tight checking, and even the fighting (especially the fighting!) When Scott Stevens retired it was the end of an era. I was saddened and worried. Sad for obvious reasons - one of the greatest defensemen to ever play the game would be gone. Worried because the team was changing. Ken Daneyko retired. Scott Niedermayer left to go play on that other team. And now Scott Stevens was leaving us. It's understandable. He played the game for many years. He's a family man and wants to spend more time with his kids and hobbies. But still....
I've got many great memories of Scott Stevens. Of course most of them have to do with hits (Lindros anyone?) Some of them have to do with Cups (3). Others have to do with that look....the one that says "You're next." One memory sums them all up. One year, the Arena put together their usual Christmastime video montage. That particular year they used the song Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 by Trans Siberian Orchestra. Some of Scott Stevens best hits were featured in that video. I cannot listen to that song without thinking of Scott Stevens and the New Jersey Devils. It makes me smile every time.
Anyway....thanks for the memories Scott! Congratulations on your election to the Hall of Fame. You deserve it and I'm glad they didn't make you wait for it. Now get back to Jersey and help straighten out the team. We need another Cup! |
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| Trans Am Day |
My husband, Guy, has a 2001 Trans Am that he absolutely loves. It is a pretty sweet car. The last few weeks, Guy has been doing a lot of work to the car: changing the tires, new brakes, polishing the wheels. There was one project that he needed a little help with...painting the brake calipers. See, it requires a steady hand and smooth, even brush strokes. Guy isn't that good at painting, and since I'm a little artistic I was given the job.
To see pictures of how the project went click here.
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| Wine Library TV |
Do you enjoy wine but don't know much about it? Do you feel like you can't afford to be a connessieur? Or maybe you think you need to be pretentious in order to drink wine. Whatever the case, you have to check out Wine Library TV.
The host is Gary VAY-ner-CHUK. He is extremely knowledgeable, upbeat, and INSANE! If you are expecting some stuffed shirt straight out of Napa...forget it. Gary is an East-coaster and it shows. If a wine sucks, he will say so. If a wine is great, you can tell by the expression on Gary's face. The only thing he is more passionate about than wine is the New York Jets. I can't say I'm a Jets fans (Bleh!), but I am definitely a Vayniac. Give Gary a try and check out Wine Library TV.
Not only does Gary review wine, but he also sells it. You can go to his store in Springfield, NJ or order directly from the site. I had a case delivered this week and am currently enjoying this lovely Zin....
BREAKING NEWS -
Gary was featured in Time magazine this week! Check out this awesome article now! |
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