Scott Van Dusen's Blog

Farewell, old friend...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:27:00 +0000

Photographs taken during pre-game warmups, December 27, 2009
Giants Stadium.

We shared some happy memories in the building, this day was bittersweet. I will miss the old ballpark... Final: Panthers 41, NYG 9

“Here, where the blood is spilled, the arena’s filled, and Giants played the game,” “All the dead are here, so bring on your wrecking ball.”
- © Bruce Springsteen

2009 NYC Marathon Finisher

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Yes, I finished...a humbling race...

Eyes on the prize...less than one month!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:02:00 +0000

watt iz it????

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:01:00 +0000

A UFO?

Opening Day 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Here's the view from my familiar perch during pre-game warmups...
Final: New York 23, Washington 17

Reading ARE fundamental!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:08:00 +0000

Dumber than Joe The Plumber...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:40:00 +0000

Approximately 4.5 million people file bankruptcy in recent times because they cannot pay for health care bills. That's the largest cause of bankruptcies, followed by divorce. And these asshole “americans” showing up at town halls with guns have NO CLUE! (just heard this on Dave Marsh's show “Land Of Hope and Dreams” today.) I really like his show.

Statistically, it's going broke or DYING! Those are the options! I saw a bumper sticker that said “defend america, defeat Obama” and if you see a *FUBO oval bumper sticker, it stands for F.U. Barack Obama. Make sure to let them know you don't agree! Then again, real patriots hide behind a bumper sticker anagram...f@ckin' idiots...Guess they lost THEIR country when the black man won? Below you'll see the mindless nonsense a local hillbilly radio host here in Hillbilly, Rochester started. Lonsberry, you need to get a hobby and a brain. What the hell happened to you?

*FUBO

In generations past they had "Don't Tread On Me" and "Remember the Alamo," and today we have FUBO. What's it mean? It means that you want your country back. That you're not a socialist, that you don't want to pay your neighbors' mortgage, that you are tired of big-government bailouts. Stand up and be counted -- and use your First Amendment before they apply the Fairness Doctrine to t-shirts and bumper stickers. by Bob Lonsberry.

June in the distance...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:21:00 +0000

I took this photo on the Canisus College campus 'round the first week in June...hard to believe Fall is almost here....

Throwback Man!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:09:00 +0000

Rest assured, it ain't decaf! JJ at Citi Field Saturday...

Ed Schultz visits Buffalo New York

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:16:00 +0000

A great night of information and compassion...

I Can't Stop Running...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:05:00 +0000

Another Rochester Genius gets the award!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:07:00 +0000

The wonderful right wing rag aka Republican & Chronicle, printed editorial column words from a 17 year old. Astonishing lies and ignorance, cloaked in "a strong christian background"...

Sometimes there's no alternative to harsh treatment

Why are people so disgusted with the "enhanced interrogation techniques" at Guantanamo Bay? Critics claim that such treatment is three things — ineffective, unnecessary and inhumane. Let's examine these three points.

According to Michael Hayden, the former director of the CIA, torture techniques such as waterboarding have indeed been effective in the past. The names of many al Qaeda leaders were revealed during these interrogations, and they were later arrested — Abu Zubaydah (a senior terrorist leader and a trusted associate of bin Laden), Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks), Hambali (the leader of al Qaeda's Southeast Asian affiliate), and Yazid (a producer of anthrax for al Qaeda). The CIA has also foiled future terrorist attacks on Los Angeles, on the U.S. Marines at Camp Lemonier in Djibouti, on the U.S. consulate in Karachi, and many other targets.

But is there a more merciful alternative? No. The problem with demanding information from terrorists is that there is nothing to threaten them with. Do you really think that they would reveal anything if the CIA simply asked? They hate America and have devoted their lives to killing innocent people. There is no way to persuade them except through brute force.

However, I cannot deny that torture is inhumane. Coming from a strong christian background, I remember well that Jesus said "love your enemy." But consider the concept of utilitarianism, achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Jesus died by this principle; he sacrificed himself so that Christians who followed could be saved. Similarly, America is torturing a handful of al Qaeda leaders to prevent future atrocities.

And let's be practical — simulating the death of a few men is certainly worth saving the lives of thousands of Americans. In the end, sometimes doing something that is not politically correct, or even humane, can prevent something worse from happening. I love America, and I believe that national security should never be jeopardized.

Fedyk is a member of the Teen Council.

M/M Jeremy Rice

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:22:00 +0000

Presenting Jeremy and Melissa Rice! On Saturday May 2, 2009, I had the honor of being Best Man, (although I referred to myself as "Best Boy" kinda like a Key Grip!) at this beautiful wedding. Pictured on the steps of St. Patrick's Church in Southold, New York, are the handsome groom and lovely bride. What a wonderful world...

I'll have fries with that...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:12:00 +0000

What a beauty...here's a shot of the old fashioned neon sign atop the Coronet Lunchonette in Greenport, New York. My friends Jeremy and Melissa Rice were married last weekend (CONGRATS!), and The Coronet provided some deliciously fine comfort food for many of us. Can you say, "Grilled Cheese with Tomato, French Fries and a Chocolate Malted?" Perry the owner was a great host...the Coronet gets 5 out of 5 stars!

Marcie Mazzola Foundation Run in Long Island

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Who's that man in the inside lane ready to pass?

Svetlana making the rounds!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Hello my friend!!!
This letter arrived to you from Russian Internet dating agency " Land of Love ".
This is not spam or other bad things. So, please, answer to me!!!
My name is Svetlana. I'm 31 years old from Klin, Russia.
I have decided to change my life, and to find the man for me. The man for serious attitudes.
I addressed to agency " Land of Love " and they sent my letter to you.
I want to search man from USA or Canada for friendship or love.
I'm not married and have no children.
This is my photo. I hope that you like it and will answer to me.

Please, answer only to my personal e-mail: svetlana.pante@gmail.com

Best regards,
Yours Svetlana

Goodbye old maple friend...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:23:00 +0000

This came as a shock, the Town decided it was time for our guardian maple to fall...Pictured on the left in November 2008...today on the right, the remains of the ancient giant... Home to many creatures. It's quiet and the maple is gone. For me, I have lost a familiar and reliable friend who protected our fortress.

One of the nation's finest master chefs

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:48:00 +0000

Here's the General in an animated discussion at Max Of Eastman Place dining room, with one of the greatest chefs and gentleman I know.

Tony Gullace is the owner of several excellent food ventures, including Max Of Eastman Place and Max Market.

If you are in Rochester, you owe it to yourself to make a reservation for dinner...call 585-697-0491. Tony has created many a late night meal for me, when Sphere Sound® was located on Gibbs Street and still does to this day. Max is our favorite restaurant anywhere! Thanks for making our 20th extra special, Tony! (photo by R. Grande)

Happy Birthday Cole!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:48:00 +0000

he WON...get over it!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:49:00 +0000

How is it that criminals are given any creedence?
Tom Delay? Who the hell wants YOUR opinion????

White Republicans (is there any other type ?) stand united in hate, greed and foolishness...

sneak peak at the future new home of Champions

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Here's a photo of the new stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey...
this photo was taken on January 11, 2009 pregame of the Eagles/Giants Divisional Playoff. At this construction point, it has a very dark and unwelcoming presence... Much like the day, it cast a brooding shadow over the fans...

white moon on earth...

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:07:00 +0000

Today it was the white lunar surface on Earth...
Surface and air temperature?
5ºF at a 9:00am run!

Still The Champs

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:33:00 +0000

Happy 17!

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Happy Birthday, Conner!

Powder feet

noreply@blogger.com (Sphere Sound® blog) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:55:00 +0000

Here's the sun diffusing through the ol' maple. I ran today in low 20º temps, with light powder underfoot. It was only my second workout since November 9, the cold illness just walloped me...I'm back and longing for Spring...