Okay; Here's the Deal Regarding the Once-In-a-Lifetime, Unexpected Opportunity

As far as the opportunity, who would be willing to travel to New York with me to a Superbowl party? Long story short, I won two tickets from WABC Radio to their Big Game Party on the 19th—and it was seriously an unexpected opportunity. I actually thought that I would not win, but I did. 

Nonetheless, I don't know with whom or how I would get to New York. I invited Mom to go with me and/or count it as my graduation gift, but she said that I'd have to find someone else to take if I was going to do. Also, I have no money for a flight—unless I win $1,000 or something (e.g., some kind of miracle happens). If anyone would be willing to take me up on the opportunity, please send me a private message (on Facebook or Twitter) or e-mail me, and I will send you the information.

PS Here's a conversation that I had with a friend about the matter—which shows you how badly I want to go. Originally, I had kept this specific news among only Facebook friends; so, that's why his or her name is not public, etc..

Also, I don't drive; so, I'd have to take the bus and subways.

• Matthew Ärildsen CONGRATS!!!!

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  Nicole Maratovah Czarnecki Thanks. I really just hope that God works this out.

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  Matthew Ärildsen  What do you mean? You've already won!

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  Nicole Maratovah Czarnecki As I said, I invited Mom to go with me and/or count it as my graduation gift, but she said that I'd have to find someone else to take if I was going to do so. I might have to give up the tickets if God doesn't work out that I can use them.

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  Matthew Ärildsen  Ahhh I see; I'll pray for you then (even so, you could probably sell them for a handsome sum!)

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  Nicole Maratovah Czarnecki Only $50, actually; and I wouldn't want to trade a lifetime opportunity for $50 bucks. If God doesn't work it out, I'll just cede the tickets gracefully.

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  Matthew Ärildsen Well, there's at least this:http://www.washingtonpost.com/.../artsa.../travel/busreview/

  

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  Nicole Maratovah Czarnecki Unless I went with someone else, Mom would not be okay with that.

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  Matthew Ärildsen Understandable

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  Nicole Maratovah Czarnecki And Mom's also being a Debbie Downer and complaining, "It's a marketing thing." So? Even if so, I don't mind promoting WABC. They're a good radio station.

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Will Geraldo Rivera Ever Convert To Mormonism? Maybe...

Skip to 34:10. Also read Geraldo's recent article on Mitt Romney. For example, Geraldo outright states, "Like many things 19th Century Mormon, the story is funky. So let me qualify it by saying I have never met a 21st Century Mormon I didn’t like. Further, my impression is that those who practice the religion these days are members of the most impressive religious sect in the country. The hilarious Broadway smash ‘Book of Mormon’ aside, (and whatever credo floats your personal theological boat,) seldom has the world seen a group that so effectively teaches adherents to be the best they can be by doing the best they can for others, as well as themselves."


Let me repeat with emphasis: "Like many things 19th Century Mormon, the story is funky. So let me qualify it by saying I have never met a 21st Century Mormon I didn’t like. Further, my impression is that those who practice the religion these days are members of the most impressive religious sect in the country. The hilarious Broadway smash ‘Book of Mormon’ aside, (and whatever credo floats your personal theological boat,) seldom has the world seen a group that so effectively teaches adherents to be the best they can be by doing the best they can for others, as well as themselves."


Will Geraldo become the Matrilineally-Jewish Puertorriqueno equivalent of Representative Jason Chaffetz? By the way, both have one parent who was in a cult-- although to be fair, Cruz "Allen" Rivera was (as far as I know) was an Evangelical Catholic, thus not a part of traditional (occultic) Roman Catholicism.

Still Not Looking Good For Geraldo; And Meanwhile...

Statistics is not just for me.  As I once said, "If I wanted to be a mathematician or pollster, I would've majored in Math or Math with a Concentration in Statistics and Political Science." As you can see from my YouTube videos and tweets last night, I'm not a mathematician or statician. Anyway, more bad news for "Geraldo":

(1/4/2012 12:33:15 PM)  I really miss the Joe Crummey show...Joe was very entertaining and informative. Geraldo is OK but I just can't listen for 2 hours... or 2 minutes...sorry. Anyone know if, or where Joe is on the air?

- G. Stowishoe

(1/4/2012 11:40:11 AM)  I used to listen when Geraldo subbed for Joy Behar about 15 years ago. He was ten times better than her but he was a little boring. Now listening to him for about one hour I am ready to go to sleep. He is to slow for talk radio. I also can never figure out his views. Just when I think hes Left he goes right. Maybe this is good if it is true non-bias...Who knows.  I give it 6 months!

- Dale Evans

(1/3/2012 3:10:28 PM)  I listened to Geraldo today. He sucked. His whiney voice drives me crazy.  McGurk was great, Simone is great, even the Curtis and Kuby show was great. But, of course, this is all about syndication bucks.  Screw the listeners, right?

- Tommyboy Even from Facebook: Douglas R Weigle Sorry Geraldo, but your radio debut was terrible! "Unlistenable!" You flopped with your interviews with Trump, Huckabee, Koch, and Barber...and why you even had Barber on was a mistake. You do not have a radio voice, obviously weren't prepared, and have no support staff! WABC is going to have to reevaluate your following the great IMUS, for by following him, you are dragging him down! Sorry Buddy...stick with Fox News Yesterday at 12:14pm ·  ... Debra Warrens Geraldo the people in Iowa do have a CLUE!http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DqLZZ6JD0g9Y%26feature%3Dshare&h=lAQHoH0QEAQHQxxH8mU-j_QhgK2z4VBEjGxOq3LU2nqvl5w Yesterday at 12:26pm ·  ... Larry Hartke We love ya Geraldo and I know the radio show is new, but enough of the gushing over friends and family. Let's get to the important issues my friend.

From the WABC Comment Page... More Criticism of Geraldo...

(1/3/2012 3:10:28 PM)  I listened to Geraldo today. He sucked. His whiney voice drives me crazy.  McGurk was great, Simone is great, even the Curtis and Kuby show was great. But, of course, this is all about syndication bucks.  Screw the listeners, right?

- Tommyboy Why was nobody criticizing Erica for trying to use and peddle her influence to get Obama endorsed, meanwhile?

The Night Before Geraldo Rivera's Radio Debut...

These two comments appeared on his WABC radio page:

(1/2/2012 11:18:10 PM)  go to wor 710 10-12  mike gallagher  you'll love him  no nonsense kind of guy

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(1/2/2012 7:58:53 AM)  I believe that the city of new york (dcas) should be investigated . they put out hundreds of tests a month  only to enrich themselves. example they give out a test at a rate of 40.00 dollars and up . thousands of people pay and take the exam. when in fact they only want or need to hire 10 or 20 employees. the rest  goes into there pocket. what a bunch of thieves.  by the way when you do get hired , you have to  be trained from scratch. why waste peoples time and money .

One cares not to listen to Geraldo; the other hopes that Geraldo will either expose something or, if he's saying that Geraldo's a New York employee, for Geraldo to go away. As I said, today's not looking good for Geraldo and WABC at 10-12.