Tv Scheduling at it's worst!!

Ok time for a small rant against the morons who schedule sports programming at CBS. As most people should know, tomorrow is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, which of course is also a racing fan's Utopia. In most years the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix , the Indianapolis 500 , and the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 are all staged on the same day (once in awhile the Formula One race may fall on the weekend before or after). These are quite possibly the three biggest racing events on the planet, add the Daytona 500 and the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and you quite possibly have a good solid top 5. Some overseas fans will argue that other F1 races are bigger, but that's another blog for another time.

So on to the real meat of this subject. Most years the Formula One event is broadcast live on The Speed Channel at about 7:00 AM CDT. Well this year coverage will begin at 11:30 AM on CBS . Ok, Formula One will get their premier event brodcast on a national network. Normally this would kick total ass since F1 could use the exposure in the United States. One problem, Indianapolis 500 coverage begins at 11:00 AM CDT on ABC .

I mean really, what genius thought that this would be a good idea? Granted the Indy 500 is no longer a ratings blockbuster with the current state of open wheel racing in this country (again, another blog for another time), but still it's going to pull the casual fans away from Monaco. Of course the casual fan would never find it early in the morning on Speed Channel, but I think that CBS should have run Monaco just an hour earlier, then it would be over just in time for the green flag to drop at Indy.

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My Life Rated

Thanks Danimal

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	5.3
Mind:	5.6
Body:	5.3
Spirit:	6.7
Friends/Family:	2.9
Love:	2.1
Finance:	6.6
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

Your Life Analysis:

Life: Your life rating is a score of the sum total of your life, and accounts for how satisfied, successful, balanced, capable, valuable, and happy you are. The quiz attempts to put a number on the summation of all of these things, based on your answers. Your life score leaves room for improvement. You can make changes to improve your trouble areas, and this will bring you greater satisfaction. Focus on your weakest points and set about to change them. Do not delay your happiness and success.

Mind: Your mind rating is a score of your mind's clarity, ability, and health. Higher scores indicate an advancement in knowledge, clear and capable thinking, high mental health, and pure thought free of interference. Your mind score is not bad, but could be improved upon. Your mental health is not weak, but you are not achieving full mental clarity and function. Learn how to unclutter your mind. Keep learning, keep improving, continue moving forward.

Body: Your body rating measures your body's health, fitness, and general wellness. A healthy body contributes to a happy life, however many of us are lacking in this area. Your body score is fairly average, which means there is room for improvement. Keep a focus on your physical health. Protect your body as it is your most valuable physical asset. Nutrition, stress reduction, and exercise are key.

Spirit: Your spirit rating seeks to capture in a number that elusive quality which is found in your faith, your attitude, and your philosophy on life. A higher score indicates a greater sense of inner peace and balance. Your spirit score is relatively high, which means you are rewarded by your beliefs. Spirituality is clearly important to do. Never let it slip, and continue to learn and grow.

Friends/Family: Your friends and family rating measures your relationships with those around you, and is based on how large, healthy, and dependable your social network is. You scored at the very low end for friends and family. This means that your social network is weak and not functioning. Consider re-establishing old bonds as you work on forging new ones. You will be greatly rewarded in return.

Love: Your love rating is a measure of your current romantic situation. Sharing your heart with another person is one of life's most glorious, terrifying, rewarding experiences. Your love score is very low, indicating trouble. There is love out there for you. Seek the advice of wise people on how to go about finding it. Do not lose hope.

Finance: Your finance rating is a score that rates your current financial health and stability. Your finances are somewhat in the middle, neither bad or exceptional. Keep doing what works for you, and improve what doesn't. Focus on long-term financial stability as your goal.

Yay!! More Quizzing!!

Thanks Budgyrl and Taz

Your Political Profile:

Overall: 55% Conservative, 45% Liberal

Social Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Ethics: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal

How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?

You Are an Emo Rocker!

Expressive and deep, lyrics are really your thing. That doesn't mean you don't rock out... You just rock out with meaning. For you, rock is more about connecting than grandstanding.

What Kind of Rocker Are You?

You Are Bud Light

You're not fussy when it comes to beer. If someone hands it to you, you'll drink it. In fact, you don't understand beer snobbery at all. It all tastes the same once you're drunk! You're an enthusiastic drinker, and you can often be found at your neighborhood bar. You're pretty good at holding your liquor too - you've had lots of experience.

What's Your Beer Personality?

Ok, Bud ANYTHING is pure crap!!! What's a guy gotta do to get a Miller Lite around here?

Your Lucky Underwear is Blue

You are caring and extroverted. You've made relationships your number one focus, and your lucky blue underwear can bring some balance to them. You thrive in one-on-one situations. You are a good listener and a natural born therapist. Sometimes you let the concerns of others become too important in your life, leading to stress and worry. If you want more balance, put on your blue underpants. They'll help you take care of yourself first.

What Color Is Your Lucky Underwear?

You Are Austin

A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. You're totally weird and very proud of it. Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way. Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick

What American City Are You?

Now I've seen it all....

So yesterday I got myself some new socks, and they came in...get this..... A RESEALABLE BAG!!! I suppose that somehow placing my used and washed socks back into this wondrous bag will help them retain that "New Sock Smell"?

More Boringness

You are a Black Coffee

At your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptable At your worst, you are: cheap and angsty You drink coffee when: you can get your hands on it Your caffeine addiction level: high

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

Second Entry

Creative title eh? I knew that posts would be few and far between, and not all exciting. So here are a couple "Blogthings" for your enjoyment.

Your Linguistic Profile::

80% General American English

5% Midwestern

5% Upper Midwestern

5% Yankee

0% Dixie

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Is it me or does that only add up to 95%??

Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC

"Back in black, I hit the sack, I've been too long, I'm glad to be back" Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos. But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last!

What's Your Theme Song?

I suppose that could be somewhat accurate

Hello World!!

Well well well I've ventured into this thing called blogging. Not sure a whole lot will be said here as I don't always have a whole lot to say.

So why "The Parrot's Nest"? The entire 5 of you that will see this may ask. I am a big Jimmy Buffett fan, and his fans are known as Parrotheads. Other pages I have seem to mainly follow a racing theme, and I figured I'd do something a little different.

That's all for now, maybe see you again when I have something interesting to post.