Serena Defeats Maria Sharapova Advances To Semifinals Of Family Circle Cup!!!!

Serena Williams prevailed defeated Maria Sharapova today 7-5 4-6 6-1. Well isn’t this interesting I just checked ESPN.COM tennis page and there is a small article on Serena’s incredible victory. On the Yahoo Tennis page there is only a small piece on Serena’s triumph. Maria Sharapova is overrated yes she’s a solid player but I’m tired of the media hyping this wannabe Barbie doll.

During a changeover Michael Joyce Maria Sharapova’s coach was so frustrated he was going to call Serena the “B” word but stopped himself. I am sure Serena overheard Joyce’s comment it is pretty tacky on Michael Joyce’s part. Serena let her tennis racket do the talking sending a message to Maria Sharapova today that she dominates her on the tennis courts.

If Maria Sharapova is so great why isn’t she dominating the WTA Tour? It is obvious that Serena is a better tennis player then Maria Sharapova. However, when Serena beats Maria it isn’t big news yet the press actions speaks volumes. Today’s match is the first time Serena and Maria have competed on the slow clay courts and Serena won and it is a big victory.

Serena’s win once again shatters the hype around Maria Sharapova she had a great Australian Open but she hasn’t looked very good since. Sharapova lost to fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in Indian Wells yet she claims her shoulder is injured. I think its pretty flagrant for Maria Sharapova to use a shoulder injury excuse when Svetlana clearly outplayed her a few weeks ago.

Also, since the media are trying to hype Maria Sharapova I think its a big deal that Serena has defeated Maria Sharapova for the fourth time in a row. Serena and Maria are two of the most popular players on the WTA Tour Serena deserves praise for beating the Barbie Doll of the WTA Tour. It is just interesting the hypocrisy of the sports media. Serena beats the new “It” girl of women’s tennis again for the fourth time in a row and there is a muted response from the sports media. It is just interesting to notice the double standards still exist in women’s tennis.

Serena is playing incredible tennis she defeated world number one Justine Henin, number three Svetlana Kuznetsova, and world number five Jelena Jankovic at the Miami Masters. Now Serena has defeated the fourth ranked woman Maria Sharapova. The rankings mean nothing to the Williams Sisters the bottom line is when Serena is serious about tennis she is the best female tennis player of her generation and she proved it once again today. Sharapova was on a tear this year with a 22-1 record yet she has a losing record against Serena Williams. Serena also tied Venus with the fastest serve on the WTA at 129 miles per hour. Serena serves bigger and harder then Rafael Nadal.

Serena has won the last four meetings against Maria Sharapova and now leads their head to head series 5-2. Sharapova has won a lot of matches this year winning in the Australian Open,  an event in the Middle East, and the Amelie Island clay court event last week. The media have been speculating that Sharapova could be number one before the year is over. I think anything is possible in tennis but people should not underestimate Serena Williams.

Serena proves once again that she is the best player on the WTA Tour when she is serious about the game. Serena really looks motivated this year well done Serena!

Is Senator Barack Obama An Uppity Black Man?

Senator Barack Obama recently made a comment at an event in San Francisco about “bitterness” in the lower classes. Hillary Clinton John McCain, and the news media jumped on Senator Obama. First off, just look at Barack Obama he is a very attractive black man he’s tall, he’s fit, he’s wonderful. The press and Senator Obama’s enemies are now trying to brand him as the uppity educated Negro that is too distant from the masses.

Senator Obama is not W.E.B. Du Bois. If you want to read about a black elitist please read the works of W.E.B. Du Bois. Visit the local public library or bookstore and you will be shocked at the hypocrisy of W.E.B. Du Bois.

W.E.B. Du Bois was a snob he also wrote about the “talented tenth” which is the upper crust black elite. Du Bois view was only the “talented tenth” were the “only suitable “leaders” for the black race. Although W.E.B. Du Bois is very important because he founded the NAACP he also was very prejudiced against poorer people. Some scholars believe Du Bois appropriated aspects of white culture in relation to class and privilege.

Senator Obama appeals to me because I think he is so inspiring due to his hard work and determination. Now of course, Senator Obama is a gorgeous black man but he’s also a very intelligent black man. I admire Senator Obama a great deal because he is demonstrating to young blacks we can have dreams and we should strive for our dreams. Why can’t young blacks believe we can shatter the glass ceiling? The pernicious attitude of the mainstream media is that young blacks we should “stay in our place” at the back of the bus. The question remains when will it ever be the right time to advance forward in society? Well some people need to understand this is the year 2008 not the year 1955. We have a right to demand more for ourselves in terms of advancing our lives and political careers.

Senator Obama’s presence has made an incredible difference to me in so many ways. The racist tactics of the Clintons, Gloria Steinem, Geraldine Ferraro and other Democrats are a true eye opener. People complain about the Republicans but it is clear Democrats have no respect for black voters. It is time for black voters to explore new political options.

The media have always tried to frame Senator Obama as this “uppity black man” that is too distant from the masses. It is true that Senator Obama is very educated but so are the Clintons. Do people want political leaders that aren’t educated, that didn’t work hard for success? The double standards and the hypocrisy is incredible.

It is interesting that Senator Hillary Clinton and John McCain are slamming Barack calling him “bitter”. I just think its interesting the Clintons are incredibly well educated, very rich more rich then Senator Obama. Hillary Clinton used to be on the board for Walmart. The Clintons are America’s political aristocracy.

Roger Working Out!

My goodness, just look at these photos of Roger Federer. Isn’t Roger Federer just so sexy and amazing? Just look at these pictures of the sexy tennis God Roger working out! Look at Roger’s hairy chest, thighs, and legs!!! Hairy men are so hot and sexy!!!

Roger Advances To Semifinals Of Estoril Open

Isn’t Roger Federer just the perfect man?  Has there ever been another top male athlete more sensitive then Roger?  Seriously, he’s kind, sweet, gentle, warm, and he’s a great tennis champion. Despite the two rain delays today was an easy day at the office for the supreme world number one Roger Federer. The beautiful gifted Swiss Master easily defeated the Portuguese player Frederico Gil 6-4 6-1. Roger was in fine form smacking winners all over the place. Good job Roger!

The TTC Should Be An Essential Service!

Every three years in the city of Toronto the hostile Toronto Transit Commission employees hold the Greater Toronto Area hostage with threats of a strike. Why doesn’t the TTC have any competition? We need options! In Singapore the transit service has competition that’s important. I so tired of the TTC employees they are holding the public hostage its not fair!

Once again the TTC employees are complaining about salary even though they are being offered a 2% raise. I also must point out the TTC employees get paid over $50,000 a year including health & dental benefits and they also receive vacation pay. There are so many people in the greater Toronto area that don’t make this kind of money. Sorry, I have zero sympathy for TTC employees. I do have sympathy for the public because taxpayers money helps to pay for the TTC. The provincial and federal governments constantly are providing millions of dollars in funding for the TTC yet the washrooms stink, the attitudes of the TTC employees are deleterious, the service isn’t that great either.

Has anyone visited the men’s washrooms at Finch, Bloor, Kipling subway stations lately ? The mens washrooms are so gross you can pass out with the disgusting rancid odor. When is the TTC going to use some money and scrub the men’s washrooms down and clean them? I try very hard not to use the TTC men’s washrooms because I don’t want to vomit its just so sickening how dirty the washrooms are.

If a deal is not made by Monday morning next week there will be a strike. The quandary is the TTC is the lifeline of the greater Toronto area. Over 1.5 riders per day use the TTC. Many people don’t own a car we use the TTC because it is convenient and safe. Why should the public suffer because some TTC employees are avaricious?

Meanwhile, the mayor of Toronto David Miller is at a conference in China isn’t that convenient? Miller claims he still believes a deal can be made. Perhaps it is time for the Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty to actually demonstrate some leadership roles and make the TTC an essential service? Enough is enough I am sick of the TTC providing crappy service and expecting the public to suffer. We don’t deserve this! The TTC is too important for the greater Toronto area strikes should never be allowed. The solution is either allow competition or make the TTC an essential service. The leadership in Toronto is seriously lacking this is just pathetic.

The TTC is the heart of Toronto people use the to go to work, doctor appointments, business meetings, shopping, students need to the TTC to travel to college, university, or high school. Businesses will lose millions of dollars if there is a strike. The ramifications of a TTC strike are chaotic and catastrophic.
I will not hold my breath but something needs to change ASAP in the greater Toronto area.

The TTC has too much power and the power needs to return to the public we deserve better options. Why should the public be subjected to smelly dirty washrooms, litter on the subways and buses, bad attitudes from querulous drivers, and slow inefficient service? Ooops forgot to mention the people of Toronto pay $2.75 cash fare and you just know we are going to soon pay $3.00 to take the TTC very soon! I think its time for me to seriously consider getting my drivers license and get a car.