Can Ray Emery be far behind?
Sean Avery is back in uniform and tapped to join the Rangers as soon as the monetary issues are settled. Will he return with a new outlook on life, or is it more likely the league and media that will change in their approach to him? Why do the media seem to despise a man who pretty much writes their columns for them? Why does the league feel it’s in their best interest to distance themselves from one of the few players who transcends the sports pages?
On the ice he’s a rambunctious pain for other teams. In the dressing room… well… that should stay in the dressing room— any media who claim to know what goes on behind closed doors is selling something. Off the ice he is really no different from any bad-boy/girl celebrities in the headlines everyday, except he is a little less outrageous. Seriously, does Sean Avery even compare to Paris Hilton, Britney Spears or Michael Vick?
Avery may be annoying, but when did that become a crime? If Jim Kelley can have a column, Sean Avery should be allowed to skate. At least Avery has some talent.
attoboy | 7:00 am, February 12th, 2009
Categories: Hockey. Tags: Hockey, Marketing.
- third pig’s the charm
Amidst all the doom and gloom of the currently reported economy the Calgary 2009 HomExpo was something of an oasis. The crowds were good and the mood of vendors surprisingly upbeat, though it might depend who you were speaking with.
attoboy | 1:44 pm, January 19th, 2009
Categories: Chit Chat. Tags: Analysis, General, Marketing.
- what, no pony?
It’s the same thing every year. Pundits and pundit-wannabes hype up expectations leading up to the Macworld keynote then appear deflated when Apple fails to deliver teleportation and time travel to the masses.
“Underwhelming” was the general media reaction, generally followed with “Apple blew it by not delivering [my pet technology]. They totally suck and are going to lose customers over this one.” Well I can play that game, too. Prediction: pundit will make an accurate statement. Damn, missed again! Can anyone blame Apple for opting out of that game? The only question remaining is whether Apple will move forward on its own or begin participating in more mass consumer shows such as CES.
There was a time when attending CES would have been a big risk. As a “beleaguered” company Apple would have been under pressure to hit a home run with each appearance. Ironically, now that they are held in high regard, their shows are no longer considered “make-or-break.”
It would be nice to see Apple take part in the mass consumer shows if only to show some leadership in that area. The people who bitch and moan at Apple keynotes have no idea how good they’ve got it. Try and watch pretty much any other conference’s keynote. It’s like watching a slide show of a vacation of someone you don’t know who toured a corporate board room.
I really like a lot of the Apple products. I am ambivalent toward the company. I wish a lot of the Apple fans would dial it back a bit.
attoboy | 12:11 pm, January 10th, 2009
Categories: Computer. Tags: Analysis, Marketing, Personal.