I know, I know ... another Vampire story.  With all the movies, TV Shows and books about vampires, what could someone possibly do to make me read another Vampire Story?  That's what I said to myself as I began to read "I'll Bet You Taste Like Wine" by up and coming author Kris Lewis.  There is a unique combo of innocence and terror as you read on and you discover you are immersing yourself as the victim!

With some terrific images from the mind of Josh Murzynski of KleosStudios.com and Tipped Tank.com fame ... there will be no need for the overdone special effects from all the movies and TV we have been inundated with as your imagination will take over and do that for you.  So Get Out The Popcorn and sit down with "I'll Bet You Taste Like Wine" and get ready to become a Vampire yourself.

I don't know why I'm asking this question now.  The ANGRY NFL FAN (angrynflfan.com) says we shouldn't even
think about the NFL Draft or anything NFL until we have the Labor Dispute settled.  And I agree.

But ... it's got the best of me.  I'm a Buffalo Bills Fan and I need some hope now!   So, now my question is,
Can You Draft Hope?  And by that I mean, if you draft Cam Newton,  would you consider this drafting hope?
We haven't had real hope in Buffalo since Jim Kelly finally came to Buffalo after spurning the Bills when
he was originally drafted.   Could  this phenom actually take us to the promised land or would he be a bust
like JaMarcus Russell, Ryan Leaf and the like.  The excitement level will rise at the Ralph.  A little more charisma may give the Bills something to strut about.  Stevie Johnson will hopefully continue to grow and
be a force to reckon with along with Lee Evans.  Maybe Shawne Merriman can get healthy enough to play.
Fred and CJ will be let loose and great things could begin to spawn.

We Bills Fans need something to really get excited about. T.O. let us down.  Trent Edwards and J.P. Losman
let us down.  Ryan Fitzpatrick has raised our eyebrows and has made us feel like it takes a hard working man
from Harvard to finally giving us some quality quarterbacking with his heart and mind.  He may be the perfect
complement to a Cam Newton to nurture, establish a good work ethic  and mentor.  With Chan Gailey's ability to bring out the best in his players, it just might give us the hope we're looking for now and a perfect quarterback situation.  Buddy Nix really likes Cam Newton as well.  Could it happen?

So I say, I mean I dare say, if they can ever settle the damn Labor Dispute,  let's Get Out The Popcorn and
root for the Bills to draft "Hope", and take Cameron Newton with the 3rd pick in the draft and get themselves
into the playoff hunt!

It has come to the attention to your BlogMeister, that the NFL Labor Dispute may have a settlement
on the horizon.  Not many details are available.  But there is supposed to be some sort of news or
an announcement of some kind on Sunday, March 20, 2011.  As we learn more, you'll learn as well.
Follow us on Twitter for any breaking events coming out of the NFL Labor Camp.

Are you ready for some good football news!?  We've had enough Labor Pains.
So Get Out The Popcorn and hope that some good news is finally coming our way.

GetOutThePopcorn.com has just learned of the passing of Rick Martin.  One of the famed linemates
of the "French Connection" of the Buffalo Sabres during the 1970's, Martin apparently had a heart attack
while driving near his home near Buffalo.  Only 59 years old, French Connection lynch pin Gil Perreault commented that he always seemed in great shape and was surprised at the unfortunate event.  Rene Robert, the 3rd linemate, was  reeling from earlier news that his own brother Real had passed earlier
today when he was notified about Martin.

GetOutThePopcorn.com will honor Rick Martin the rest of March.  Any stories you may want to share
from any old , die-hard Sabre fans would be a great way to ease the hurt when your dealing with the
passing of someone you feel like you grew up with.  Martin stories, French Connection  or Sabres
memories are welcome here.

So to honor the memory of Rick Martin, let's Get Out The Popcorn and celebrate the privilege of watching the Buffalo Sabre Hall of Famer and French Connection member, Rick Martin.

On any given day, doesn't just apply to sports. You just never know what the day will bring and what life altering event could occur at any moment. Now, it's time for the world to focus it's energies and thoughts
on the island of Japan.  The worst Earthquake in Japan's history, struck with little warning Friday.  And to
add insult to injury, Mother Nature then sent a Tsunami to the shores of the island nation, to wreak havoc
and devastation that will change lives forever.  Thinking it couldn't get any worse, Nuclear Power Plants
are in danger of what you might call a meltdown which is borderline Armageddon for many .  I've heard
say that things happen in three's ... but never like this.

I'm not a very religious person, but those of you that are will say, "The Lord works in mysterious ways".  If
only I could figure out what that means in this case.  Not nearly wise enough am I to interpret this calamity.
If I could just think of one thing that could possibly make all this mean something.  Maybe, somehow, the world which always seems in some sort of turmoil  as we span the globe, can pull itself together and
work hand in hand, person to person, country to country, to help the survivors of this near doomsday event.
The thought of everyone pitching in, however they are able to do so, to help those in need, gives me hope.
After the shock and turmoil, and the healing and rebuilding begins, if all the problems of the world appeared
so miniscule in comparision, that even they would disappear in honor of the event.  And if  I may be so bold, if bad things can happen in threes then good things can happen in threes too and I would shutter to think
that after all this, that there could be total world peace for all ... yes my brothers and sisters .. for ALL. 
Yes, that MIGHT ...  make this somehow worth it in the wake of this destruction.   Might, is a big word.

We usually keep it light here in the PopCorn Bowl but this time, let's Get Out The Prayers instead of our
usual fare and focus our thoughts on the survivors in Japan.

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Last but not least, I have to mention the NFL negotiations that are happening now.
I'm glad they're talking and I hope they can get it settled soon.  Would hate to see them
kill the golden goose.  Can't get excited about the draft unless they have an agreement
in place.  I would kill to be the "Fan's Representative " at their meetings.  A federal
negotiator is good to have there right now but we need the passion of a fan there to
give both sides a dose of reality of what it's like to be the little guy, living  paycheck to
paycheck, helping to pay millions in player salaries and billions in owner profits.  Tell
me what you think. What would you say to help these spoiled millionaires and billionaires
settle this contract dispute.  Go ahead, speak your mind ... just let it out!

I'll try to be more attentive to our bowl of Popcorn here.  Got lots of exciting things to discuss.
So, let's Get Out The PopCorn and tell me how you'd settle the NFL Labor Talks and then
enjoy some music from Paolo Amore!

Okay, so I'm early.  Nothing wrong with peeking into the future though or maybe predicting it,
Well, then maybe some wishful thinking.  There's a lot of new things coming in 2011.

Here's the 2011 Top 10 Internet Meme List, albeit a little early.

#1)   Best new blog to get things off your chest, GETOUTTHEPOPCORN.COM.  Like I said, wishful thinking.
#2)   The Best music on the Internet,"Soliloquy"  from Paul, with the Intergalactic Orchestra
#3)   Best new Domain and Hosting company,DOWNONDOMAINSTREET.COM . 
#4)   Most popular new music website, WebHitSongs.com .
#5)   The Ultimate Thrill Ride that we're all waiting for, FALLZBALLZ
#6)   The Italian music sensation Paolo Amore with "Faire L'Amore di Musica" ("LoveMaking Music")
#7)   Cutist fuzzball creatures from outer space, The Sortz
#8)   Best Website design company, Ultimo Deezine .
#9)   Most unique music production company, OnDemandSoundtraxx.com .
#10) Newest Vampire book, "I Bet You Taste Like Wine ", from Kris Lewis
#11) New Art for a new generation, KleosStudios.com (okay, so I can't count)
#12) Best Halloween Haunted House,"Night of Impending Doom "

Soooo, there you have it ... I can't count, but what the heck.  Now Get Out the Popcorn and have a great 2011!

Ok ... I admit it ... I am a Buffalo Bills fan.  Don't feel sorry for me though, I have had a lot of great football
to watch over the years,  even though we're going through a long playoff dry spell.  Yes, we even lost four
Super Bowls, but ... going to four in a row is not bad.  Ask the fans in Minnesota what it's like to lose 4 bowls. 

What is there to cheer about now?   Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kyle Williams, Fred Jackson and Steve Johnson
that's who.  Fitzpatrick is putting this entire team on his shoulders and willing them to improve.  I guess what they say about a Harvard man is true.  Kyle Williams is playing with more heart than anyone in the NFL right now as if he was driving to the playoffs.  Fred Jackson has been the unsong hero for almost three years.

And then there's Stevie, Steve Johnson.  He has come out of nowhere on a team going nowhere this season
except maybe to play the spoiler role.  Catching the attention around the league week after week as he moves to compliment Lee Evans and then he catches 3 TD passes against the Cincinnati Bengals and steals the spotlight from T.O. and Ochocinco with a Batman movie reference "Why So Serious?", written on a T-shirt underneath his jersey after the third TD.  Fun Stuff . I love a sense of humor.

Of course in the No Fun League that means a fine, but it was fun to watch and may propel him to greater heights.  The greater heights came against Pittsburgh this past Sunday.  Five dropped passes from Steve, which is uncharacteristic of him.  The last  drop was a crushing blow as what seemed to be an easy catch
was dropped in the endzone which would have won the game in a huge upset for the Bills over the Steelers.

Steve has overtly taken this pretty hard.  Negative highlights displayed on all the postgame shows and then
his own response comes via Twitter here on Monday Night after the game. Stevie says,
"I PRAISE YOU 24/7!!!!!! AND THIS HOW YOU DO ME!!!!! YOU EXPECT ME TO LEARN FROM THIS??? HOW???!!! ILL NEVER FORGET THIS!! EVER!!! THX THO... "

Like I said, I like a sense of humor plus a challenge and reminder to himself to keep working hard.  Don't let one catch get you down Steve.  HE, is said to work in mysterious ways, according to the religious folk.

So let's Get Out The Popcorn and watch Stevie come back next week and catch the winning TD against an old pro named Brett Favre.

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So Get Out The Popcorn and let's jam to  your WebHitSong!

Meatloaf said it best.  I--------- WANT MY MONEY BAAAACK!!!!   In my opinion,
the over-paid athlete is the #1 reason why professional sports is so expensive
for the average family and makes it difficult to build loyalty to any player.
Especially, the #1 Draft choice in the NFL Draft and some of these exorbitant
contract beneficiaries, the Free Agents in all Pro Sports.
I am here to ask for a refund.   I--------WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!!

Sam Bradford, was a great college QB, $78 million?  Tom Brady money without
the resume to back it up.  C.J. Spiller, a very good running back with a lot of NFL
potential ..$37 million?  Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith didn't make that much.
That's what I am talking about.  While I do not begrudge the athlete that manages
to attain contracts of this magnitude,  I question the wisdom of the league and
owners for allowing it to spiral out of control.  TV pays these big bucks and has
made the athlete feel they deserve their fair share of the action.  I don't blame them.
But the average fan that attempt to take his family to a game is spending an awful
lot of money and that's unfortunate.   It's even more unfortunate when that athlete
betrays us  and his team by breaking rules they all know about.  My loyalty meter
is reaching zero when it comes to the star athlete.

That brings me to my refund.  The Dodgers paid Manny Ramirez $45 million for
2 years of service after a phenomenal finish to the 2008 season where LA fell a bit
short of going to the World Series.  He put on a hitting display like I've never seen.
Then in 2009, we find out about Performance Enhancing Drugs.  He's never been the
same and this year he had half the year off and isn't a shadow of the 2008 Manny
who was playing for his next contract.  If I'm a Dodger Fan, which I am, I want my
money back.

Matt Leinart was a #1 Draft Choice for the Arizona Cardinals.  He's never panned out.
He had the honor of watching a future Hall of Famer in Kurt Warner and getting paid
millions of dollars to carry a clipboard and play back up if called upon.  Now he is
having difficulty proving he deserves to start in the NFL.  Millions paid out, with no
return.  If I'm an Arizona Cardinals Fan, which I'm not, I want a refund for all those fans
who paid his salary.

I could pull out more than my share of examples like this.  I'm thinking you can help us
do that.  I'm sure you have your own refund that you would like to request from your
former favorite athlete who bolted your team or ended up on your team only to coast
for a paycheck.
 
So Get Out The Popcorn and share your refund wish with us!!