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Apparently our fine city isn't ready to take a full-scale zombie attack. More info here http://www.theonion.com/conte...

I have nothing to really write about. I'm still in the same job, falling further into debt, and the Steelers lost, because the backup QB forgot how to play football. So here's some Red Meat. This stuff is sick but funny:

My gal and I just spent the night at a sweet little lounge in the strip, where there was a live taping of the "Joey Porter Show"... see my ealier post. In any cast, Hines Ward was there, and while I didn't actually get to talk to him (it was hard to even get near him) I did manage to get him to sign my Ward jersey. My girlfriend was making fun of me.. saying I was like a little kid in a candy store. To be honest, I was... I've seen a number of famous people, but I was seriously star-struck. I mean.. the best reciever in Steeler's history? We went to FatHeads (greatest bar/eatery in the ENTIRE WORLD) afterwards, and I got all sorts of attention for the cool little squiqqly on the left arm of my shirt. I'd wear it all the time, but... I'm framing it, and it will never adorn my body again.

Regardless, I had a good night. I sipped DogFish Head 90 Minute IPA (Best beer in the world... expensive, but worth it) all night, and hung with Joey Porter, Chris Hope, and Hines Ward.

Life is good. Most of you won't understand. My own girlfriend of 5 years didn't understand. But I will sleep with yet another stupid grin on my face tonight.

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Here's a play for the highlight reel.. Harrison leaps over Ladanian Tomlinson after intercepting a tipped pass. Tomlinson looked solid, but the Steelers held him under 70 yards, in a tense game that went back and forth. Pittsburgh ultimately got the win, with the ever reliable Jeff Reed kicking the game-winner with seconds left on the clock.

My throat was sore from screaming at the TV. Hell of a game. I was in a bad mood yesterday morning. Today I woke up with a stupid grin.

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I think the world is ending or something. There have been more disasters, attacks, death and destruction in the past 5 years then there were in the previous 20. Between 9/11, the war in Iraq, the tsunamis in Asia, terror attacks in Europe, the hurricanes in the gulf coast, the earthquake in Pakistan (the death toll has now sky-rocketed to over 20,000, and continues to climb) and now threats of avian flu outbreak -- it's only a matter of time before somebody launches a nuke or something. It's like there's a race going on between man and God - who can wipe us out first?

At least there's a Steelers game on tonight. They're underdogs for the first time this season, because they're up against a team that just pummeled the patriots last week, 41 to 17. The Steelers better win. I need a lift.

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Who woulda guessed? A recent EIU survey ranked the world's most livable cities. At the top of the list is Melbourne and Vancouver (which I've been to, and it's like a paradise). Other high ranking cities included Vienna(been there, too!) and just about everywhere in Switzerland. The highest ranked US city came in at 26th... Pittsburgh! (Tied with Cleveland, but our football team is WAY better).

A lot of people are probably surprised by this, but the old stigma of Pittsburgh being a dirty old steel town still lingers, despite the fact that the air quality is outstanding here, the water is clean, and the industry no longer lives here. The low crime rate and low cost of living also contribute to the ranking. Pretty cool town.

Exciting news upcoming! My lady and I are going to a lounge in the Strip Tuesday night for the "Joey Porter Show" (all-pro Steelers linebacker, does a short weekly sports-talk show with local newscasters). The guest for the night will be Hines Ward. I'm pumped!
I'm hoping he'll hit on my girlfriend so I can talk to him.

I'll fill you loyal readers in (both of you) on how it goes.

:arrow: Rizzo