- General Mills (not that General Mills) is planning on big things in 2012 for Cheerios. How about some peanut-butter flavored Multi Grain Cheerios and Dulce de Leche Cheerios? Sound good to you? I think the PB ones will be good but not sure about the DdL.
- It still boggles my mind trying to figure out how the entire population DPRK who attended the fun-eral of shithead leader Kim Jong-Il was weeping and/or crying uncontrollably. They were ruled under an iron fist of a dictator that no one else will miss. My guess is they were forced to show the emotions or else. Pretty ridiculous - and comical. I haven't seen acting that bad since the last Nicolas Cage movie came out - or in every Nicolas Cage movie ever!
- Alaska State Troopers is a show you should probably already be watching, if not for your preexisting interest in reality police shows for the video portraying the landscape and culture of the Great White North. It's pretty damn amazing how some (read: most) of the population lives up there. Definitely a place to go on my Bucket List.
- New York, Alaska, and Wisconsin charge the most for a pack of cigarettes in the United States. NYers pay on average, $10 a pack while our counterparts in Alaska pony up, on average, $9.10 a pack. In Cheese country, you're $9.00 lighter in the wallet after buying a pack. Wanna know what $9 can buy you?
- This black New Balance shirt at 6pm.com - $8.99
- This sweet Ice Age t-shirt - $5
- A Marled Confetti Pom Beanie at Urban Outfitters to keep your head warm - $6.99
- For the ladies, a FULL TILT Printed Dress from tillys.com - $7.97
- Three of these neat appetizer plates from cb2.com - $2.95 each
- Metallica's new EP, Beyond Magnetic, on iTunes - $3.99
- The Islanders are the worst team in the Eastern Conference. They've played 34 games and are last in goals scored (75), last in assists (133), and tied for last in shutouts (0). They do lead the league in something though, empty net goals allowed (10)
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Say What?!?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Who is Norris Cole?
Who would you guess are the top three scorers for the Miami Heat? James. Wade. Cole!?!
Norris Cole, a 6'2" guard from Cleveland State is making quite an impact early on in his rookie season. He's listed as Point Guard but only has 2 assists through two games, so I'm interested to see what his role will be moving forward.
Averaging 13.5ppg through the first two games, he's more than likely going to unseat Mario Chalmers as a starter for the Heat. It's still very, very early in the season but there always seems to be a story like this one. He went from the Horizon League's CSU Vikings to South Beach playing alongside the likes of LeBron and D-Wade. And for Norris' sake, I hope he maintains the early success.
Cleveland State you're probably thinking, who the hell are they! They were 27-9 last season and are off to a great start again this year (11-2) including wins at Vanderbilt, Wright State, and Rhode Island - they've only played 4 home games through their first thirteen.
They've produced five NBA players - Franklin Edwards, Darren Tillis, Clinton Smith, most notably Jim Les, and now Norris Cole. Cole is the cousin of Eagles defensive end Trent Cole who is having another great year for the underachiving Eagles, recording 43 tackles to go along with 10 sacks.
Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, the rookie averaged over 21ppg during his senior year at CSU. He was drafted by the Bulls in the 2011 draft, was then traded to the Timberwolves, and finally found his way to South Beach.
Norris Cole. A name you might want to make note of, even if you can care less about the NBA, as is often the case with me.
Norris Cole, a 6'2" guard from Cleveland State is making quite an impact early on in his rookie season. He's listed as Point Guard but only has 2 assists through two games, so I'm interested to see what his role will be moving forward.
Averaging 13.5ppg through the first two games, he's more than likely going to unseat Mario Chalmers as a starter for the Heat. It's still very, very early in the season but there always seems to be a story like this one. He went from the Horizon League's CSU Vikings to South Beach playing alongside the likes of LeBron and D-Wade. And for Norris' sake, I hope he maintains the early success.
Cleveland State you're probably thinking, who the hell are they! They were 27-9 last season and are off to a great start again this year (11-2) including wins at Vanderbilt, Wright State, and Rhode Island - they've only played 4 home games through their first thirteen.
They've produced five NBA players - Franklin Edwards, Darren Tillis, Clinton Smith, most notably Jim Les, and now Norris Cole. Cole is the cousin of Eagles defensive end Trent Cole who is having another great year for the underachiving Eagles, recording 43 tackles to go along with 10 sacks.
Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, the rookie averaged over 21ppg during his senior year at CSU. He was drafted by the Bulls in the 2011 draft, was then traded to the Timberwolves, and finally found his way to South Beach.
Norris Cole. A name you might want to make note of, even if you can care less about the NBA, as is often the case with me.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
New Twists for the New Year
I want to try to stay on task with topics for blog posts. If you've read WRT before, you'll understand some things happen that I immediately deem "blog worthy" and those spur-of-the-moment posts will continue, but I wanted to create a new direction.
That being said, here's my proposed layout:
MONDAY: Sports post - I have to stay true to the heart and soul of the blog (SPORTS tag)
TUESDAY: Tuesday's Trends - what people are searching for and what they're interested in (TRENDING TUESDAY tag)
WEDNESDAY: Sports post (SPORTS tag)
THURSDAY: Current events and headlines that might not be front page news (NEWS tag)
FRIDAY: Sports post and Follow Friday - an ode to the Twitter Galaxy (#FF tag)
SATURDAY/SUNDAY: A little glimpse into my life and a recap of the week that was (WEEKENDER tag)
This stuff seems pretty petty but I think it'll help me really focus on creating great posts and it'll help you stay organized - those of you that still drop on by.
I hope you find the changes worth my time and have a great New Year's Eve - and remember, safety doesn't take a holiday. Don't drink and drive.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Merry Christmas ... and can you put your arms down?
First of all, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Festivus, whatever it is you celebrate. I hope it was/is every bit of awesome.
Second thing real quick, since it's fresh on my mind. I just got back from the gym in an effort to anti-slug myself after gorging myself with food for the past two days and there is one glaring flaw at every gym across the country and quite possibly the world - meatheads.
The guy that walks around flexing in the mirror after a set. Or the guy who can't physically bring his hands to the side of his leg - and who probably needs a bedet since he can't wipe his own ass.
Clean up your act. No one cares how big you are and how great you think you look.
And two things: 1. Walk a litle faster. 2. How bout you give the machine a wipe down when you are done soaking it with sweat.
And lay off the juice and protein shakes.
Second thing real quick, since it's fresh on my mind. I just got back from the gym in an effort to anti-slug myself after gorging myself with food for the past two days and there is one glaring flaw at every gym across the country and quite possibly the world - meatheads.
Yeah, I"m talking about this dude:
Clean up your act. No one cares how big you are and how great you think you look.
And two things: 1. Walk a litle faster. 2. How bout you give the machine a wipe down when you are done soaking it with sweat.
And lay off the juice and protein shakes.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Stuff-ing
- USC stud QB Matt Barkley is headed back to school. It was announced at his presser the other day. Heisman front-runner - you betcha.
- I'm a twitter maniac and it seems so is everyone else I follow - must be the cray holiday spirit.
- My Islanders are terribly inconsistent - they just lost again 5-3 tonight, at home, to Toronto. Three goals allowed in the first period killed them.
- Moonshiners - highly recommended. Takes place in Virginia, North Carolina and the surrounding areas where people have enough cojones to set up stills and make a living - tax free and illegally. Pickle and Popcorn are my favorite dudes.
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is hilarious - I am not sure anyone but Chevy Chase could have pulled off Clark Griswold. "She's a beaut Clark, a real beaut!"
- Check out my dude - Cody B. Ware, not to be confused with KoKo B. Ware - black metal rap, pretty good stuff.
- While you're listening to music, check out an old friend of mine, Travis (frontman for This is Hell). Warning - not for the faint of heart or those not used to getting their face melted -
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Stocking Stuffing?
I am, thankfully, all done with my holiday shopping. I think. Either way, the thing people always seem to struggle with is stocking stuffers - little things that are cheap and practical. Here's a list of things you could get and things you probably shouldn't get, in picture form. So take my advice, don't be a sucky gift giver.
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DON"T BUY: Whoppee Cushion     |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Brady > God, errr, Tebow
So when push comes to shove, a leader with actual talent triumphs over a leader with subpar talent. Brady was the grinch who stole Christmas cheer from Broncos and Tebow fans nationwide. And it showed what a competitor he is. Do you honestly think Brady wasn't pissed off over the amount of praise Tebow has been getting? The Patriots are 11-3, are the best team in the AFC, and his skill playera aren't even close to as talented as the other elite QB's in the league.
Wes Welker is 5'9". His two favorite targets are TE's - granted they're both studs. Their RB has more dreads than yards. And he knows that every time they take the field on offense, he needs to score because their defense is suspect at best.
Brady played like a man with a chip on his shoulder as he led the Patriots in to Mile High to crush the Broncos, 41-23. And Denver fans, don't look now but the Chargers are charging - haaard.
Sure, Tebow's line looked alright - 194 through the air, 93 on the ground and 2 TD's, 2 fumbles (1 lost), and only a 50% completion percentage. But it shows this team cannot get into a pissing match with an offense that can score at will. As good as their defense has looked against the likes of Chicago (without Cutler and Forte) or Minnesota (without AP), they can and will get shredded by an elite QB - Brady, Roethlisberger - or even an above-average QB like Flacco. Or what about a stud running game that the Texans have with Foster and Tate? If the Broncos go down early, it's tough for them to come back with a run-only type offense.
Sure, Tebow Time is saved until the last five minutes of the game, but if they're down it'll be a tough climb.
And if forced to stay in the pocket, Tebow struggles mightily. I was driving to Holyoke to see a show (This Is Hell) and my buddy from high school Travis, and towards the end of the game, Tebow got sacked for a 29 yard loss. 29 YARDS!! I almost swerved off the road I was in disbelief someone - anyone - could be sacked for a 29-yard loss.
Back to Brady - 320 yards, 2 TD's passing, one on the ground, 67% completion percentage - and he even managed to get Ochocinco in on the action before deciding to ignore him for the rest of the game.
Brady truly is the gold standard for QB's in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers is a stud, so is Drew Brees, but the career Brady has had speaks for itself.
Oh, and he has one hell of a spike.
So when all is said and done, sorry Broncos fans, but I think your team is going to come up short once it gets in the playoffs - if they get there.
Remaining schedule for the AFC West:
Broncos (8-6) - at Buffalo, Kansas City
Raiders (7-7) - at Kansas City, San Diego
Chargers (7-7) - at Detroit, at Oakland
Looks like the Broncos will get it. Unless the Chiefs decide to carry over their play from last weekends shocker over the Packers. Or will the freefalling Bills decide to revert back to early season form and show up for their final home, against the Broncos.
We'll see what the shakedown is.
Wes Welker is 5'9". His two favorite targets are TE's - granted they're both studs. Their RB has more dreads than yards. And he knows that every time they take the field on offense, he needs to score because their defense is suspect at best.
Brady played like a man with a chip on his shoulder as he led the Patriots in to Mile High to crush the Broncos, 41-23. And Denver fans, don't look now but the Chargers are charging - haaard.
Sure, Tebow's line looked alright - 194 through the air, 93 on the ground and 2 TD's, 2 fumbles (1 lost), and only a 50% completion percentage. But it shows this team cannot get into a pissing match with an offense that can score at will. As good as their defense has looked against the likes of Chicago (without Cutler and Forte) or Minnesota (without AP), they can and will get shredded by an elite QB - Brady, Roethlisberger - or even an above-average QB like Flacco. Or what about a stud running game that the Texans have with Foster and Tate? If the Broncos go down early, it's tough for them to come back with a run-only type offense.
Sure, Tebow Time is saved until the last five minutes of the game, but if they're down it'll be a tough climb.
And if forced to stay in the pocket, Tebow struggles mightily. I was driving to Holyoke to see a show (This Is Hell) and my buddy from high school Travis, and towards the end of the game, Tebow got sacked for a 29 yard loss. 29 YARDS!! I almost swerved off the road I was in disbelief someone - anyone - could be sacked for a 29-yard loss.
Back to Brady - 320 yards, 2 TD's passing, one on the ground, 67% completion percentage - and he even managed to get Ochocinco in on the action before deciding to ignore him for the rest of the game.
Brady truly is the gold standard for QB's in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers is a stud, so is Drew Brees, but the career Brady has had speaks for itself.
Oh, and he has one hell of a spike.
So when all is said and done, sorry Broncos fans, but I think your team is going to come up short once it gets in the playoffs - if they get there.
Remaining schedule for the AFC West:
Broncos (8-6) - at Buffalo, Kansas City
Raiders (7-7) - at Kansas City, San Diego
Chargers (7-7) - at Detroit, at Oakland
Looks like the Broncos will get it. Unless the Chiefs decide to carry over their play from last weekends shocker over the Packers. Or will the freefalling Bills decide to revert back to early season form and show up for their final home, against the Broncos.
We'll see what the shakedown is.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tee It High, Let It Fly!!
I like golf. I am not good at golf and the reason is simple - my clubs. They're old. (That's my excuse).
I need a new set of golf clubs - and I have been known to do my research. Cleveland clubs are known to give you that "club up" you need without actually having to use a club up. For me, I can use all the help I can get.
They are reasonably priced clubs for the average Joe like you and I and it's a brand name that is used by many professionals on tour - David Toms, youngster Cindy LaCrosse, David Howell, and Woody Austin, to name a few.
If you've ever heard the saying "drive for show, put for dough" you know how important golf putters can be. I drive like garbage - straight, but not far - but I like to think I putt pretty well, namely because my black platinum belly putter from Cleveland feels awesome. It's a definite upgrade over my previous putter - a mini-golf putter - and you really feel the ball off the club.
If you're in the market for some new clubs or even just a club, take a good hard look at Cleveland products. I promise you will not be disappointed. They've been around for over 30 years and have a variety of clubs that will certainly fit your golf game.
Cleveland Rocks!!
I need a new set of golf clubs - and I have been known to do my research. Cleveland clubs are known to give you that "club up" you need without actually having to use a club up. For me, I can use all the help I can get.
They are reasonably priced clubs for the average Joe like you and I and it's a brand name that is used by many professionals on tour - David Toms, youngster Cindy LaCrosse, David Howell, and Woody Austin, to name a few.
If you've ever heard the saying "drive for show, put for dough" you know how important golf putters can be. I drive like garbage - straight, but not far - but I like to think I putt pretty well, namely because my black platinum belly putter from Cleveland feels awesome. It's a definite upgrade over my previous putter - a mini-golf putter - and you really feel the ball off the club.
If you're in the market for some new clubs or even just a club, take a good hard look at Cleveland products. I promise you will not be disappointed. They've been around for over 30 years and have a variety of clubs that will certainly fit your golf game.
Cleveland Rocks!!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Maurice Jones-Drew - Making Chicken Salad from Chicken Shit
Despite the Jaguars dismal showing last night in Atlanta (where it's OK to lose) Maurice Jones-Drew remains the lone bright spot for this recently-sold franchise. The oft-criticized and always undersized running back for the pathetic Jacksonville Jaguars is the best back in all the land. And his team is 4-10. Figure that one out.
He has always been regarded as a solid flex back (see: Matt Forte) - a guy who can ground and pound but can also come out of the backfield as a check down for his pathetic QB Blaine Gabbert.
It's incredible that the best running back in the league can come from such an inept offense.
I am going to make this a bullet-point post because I am so tired and run-down I don't think I can coherently form complete sentences.
MJD leads the league with 1,334 yards rushing (1,391 was his career best, in 2009)
You never hear anything bad or negative about this guy and that's why he's so likeable. Not to mention he almost got my miserable "fantasy" team into the playoffs singlehandedly. I guess my team on ESPN and his team are more similar than you'd think.
So Maurice Jones-Drew, you deserve better, so keep moving those legs. You are a BEAST!!
He has always been regarded as a solid flex back (see: Matt Forte) - a guy who can ground and pound but can also come out of the backfield as a check down for his pathetic QB Blaine Gabbert.
It's incredible that the best running back in the league can come from such an inept offense.
I am going to make this a bullet-point post because I am so tired and run-down I don't think I can coherently form complete sentences.
MJD leads the league with 1,334 yards rushing (1,391 was his career best, in 2009)
- MJD is 2nd shortest player in the league at 5'7" (Darren Sproles - 5'6")
- MJD leads the NFL with 95.3 yards per game - almost two yards a game better than Fred Jackson (IR) and five yards better than McCoy (90.2).
- MJD has 10 TD's (7 rushing, 3 receiving) - the rest of the offense has 12.
- MJD has 294 carries on the year - 21 more than the next guy, Michael Turner.
- MJD's 1,683 yards from scrimmage leads the league, although Ray Rice (1,622) will probably take over the top spot after Sunday.
- MJD is 3rd in all-purpose yards (1,167 thanks for -16 yards fumble return) behind Darren Sproles (2,060) and Antonio Brown (1,837) - and MJD doesn't return kickoffs.
- MJD has 1 tackle on the season.
You never hear anything bad or negative about this guy and that's why he's so likeable. Not to mention he almost got my miserable "fantasy" team into the playoffs singlehandedly. I guess my team on ESPN and his team are more similar than you'd think.
So Maurice Jones-Drew, you deserve better, so keep moving those legs. You are a BEAST!!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Golf in the Winter? Sure!!
With this weather we've been experiencing here in the northeast, a few rounds of winter golf aren't out of the question.
I assume you've got your clubs but have you picked out the right golf balls? I tend to use Srixon - they're relatively inexpensive and they last and last - for me anyway. I am very inconsistent when it comes to golfing and sometimes I get a little angry - and a ball or two might get thrown into the woods or lake - but not a Srixon. Tee it high and let it fly!
Here in the northeast - and judging by the weather forecasts I see on the news - anywhere else in the country, snow sometimes comes into play while golfing. What better way to keep track of your ball than with some yellow golf balls - perfect contrast to the crisp white snow lining the rough.
Overall, Srixon makes a solid golf ball that actually extends my drive by 10-15 yards. No joke. I've used all sorts of golf balls and these actually go the farthest. They're real soft around the green and controllable with my irons. That's where I need it to be solid - from close range. I'm not a big hitter (although with some more consistent play, I could be) so when I see Srixon balls on the shelf, I grab them.
I think people are too hung up with Titleist and Calloway - Srixon is where it's at. Just ask 2011 PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley about it.
I assume you've got your clubs but have you picked out the right golf balls? I tend to use Srixon - they're relatively inexpensive and they last and last - for me anyway. I am very inconsistent when it comes to golfing and sometimes I get a little angry - and a ball or two might get thrown into the woods or lake - but not a Srixon. Tee it high and let it fly!
Here in the northeast - and judging by the weather forecasts I see on the news - anywhere else in the country, snow sometimes comes into play while golfing. What better way to keep track of your ball than with some yellow golf balls - perfect contrast to the crisp white snow lining the rough.
Overall, Srixon makes a solid golf ball that actually extends my drive by 10-15 yards. No joke. I've used all sorts of golf balls and these actually go the farthest. They're real soft around the green and controllable with my irons. That's where I need it to be solid - from close range. I'm not a big hitter (although with some more consistent play, I could be) so when I see Srixon balls on the shelf, I grab them.
I think people are too hung up with Titleist and Calloway - Srixon is where it's at. Just ask 2011 PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley about it.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tebow Time > Colts Futility > Packers Greatness ???
It seems "Tebow Time" is the biggest story in the NFL this year. I am happy the guy is having success, but whenever they win, it's because of him and no one else. Von Miller, Elvis Dumervil, Matt Prater - these guys have a big role in the Broncos success as well but are only mentioned as an afterthought when people are done talking about Tim Tebow (which seems like never).
I've heard him speak in press conferences and I have yet to hear him mention how another player (besides God) made a great play in a big spot.
This is how the game goes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters - Tebow lays eggs all day
4th quarter and overtime - he decides to show up
That's all well and good except why can't he figure out what the hell he's doing wrong in the first three quarters?
And all this talk of Tebow ultimately leads to one thing - religion. Whenever he talks, it's about Jesus Christ or God or miracles - leave religion out of it, if you can. Separate church and state (or in this case, faith and football). I never hear any other athletes praising God or preaching their belief on dieties in their press conferences. The whole "holier than thou" thing has got to be put on the backburner. For once just credit the teammates who helped you instead of harping on God.
I'm no athiest and I believe God deserves his credit, but he didn't throw the TD pass, he didn't kick the 59-yard field goal, and he certainly would have showed up for the first 45 minutes of the game.
So Tebow, I'm happy for you, but it's like I'm at church listening to your pressers. That's all.
GO RAIDERS!!!
On to other stories in the NFL:
The Colts inglorious run at the imperfect season is in tact and looking like a possibility more and more. Oh for thirteen with the Titans, Texans, and Jaguars left. Can they do it?
And the Packers are three games away from an undefeated regular season. The Chiefs, Bears, and Lions are left on the slate - and they are a steamroller thus far. I can't see them losing, but crazier things have happened (see: Tebow story above).
No one cares about these things because Tebow has taken over the globe. He should join the GOP debates - he'd win for sure over Romney, Newt, and Perry.
I gotta go man.
I've heard him speak in press conferences and I have yet to hear him mention how another player (besides God) made a great play in a big spot.
This is how the game goes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters - Tebow lays eggs all day
4th quarter and overtime - he decides to show up
That's all well and good except why can't he figure out what the hell he's doing wrong in the first three quarters?
And all this talk of Tebow ultimately leads to one thing - religion. Whenever he talks, it's about Jesus Christ or God or miracles - leave religion out of it, if you can. Separate church and state (or in this case, faith and football). I never hear any other athletes praising God or preaching their belief on dieties in their press conferences. The whole "holier than thou" thing has got to be put on the backburner. For once just credit the teammates who helped you instead of harping on God.
I'm no athiest and I believe God deserves his credit, but he didn't throw the TD pass, he didn't kick the 59-yard field goal, and he certainly would have showed up for the first 45 minutes of the game.
So Tebow, I'm happy for you, but it's like I'm at church listening to your pressers. That's all.
GO RAIDERS!!!
On to other stories in the NFL:
The Colts inglorious run at the imperfect season is in tact and looking like a possibility more and more. Oh for thirteen with the Titans, Texans, and Jaguars left. Can they do it?
And the Packers are three games away from an undefeated regular season. The Chiefs, Bears, and Lions are left on the slate - and they are a steamroller thus far. I can't see them losing, but crazier things have happened (see: Tebow story above).
No one cares about these things because Tebow has taken over the globe. He should join the GOP debates - he'd win for sure over Romney, Newt, and Perry.
I gotta go man.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Bet On It!
With Bowl Mania almost upon us, college hoops in full swing, the NHL season is rip-roaring, and the NFL playoffs right around the corner, what better time than now to start online sports betting.
For you NCAA Football fans, the first bowl game is in five days - FIVE!!! The Temple Owls take on the Wyoming Cowboys in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl and that's just the tip of the iceberg for sports bettors.
If stay-at-home-dad was a well-paying job, I'd certainly open up an account and put some coin on some games, but it isn't, so I won't. But you can (as long as you're employed) and you should.
And now that Sid the Kid is back and people are seeming to care more about the NHL, why not throw some money on the Devils over the hapless Lightning - it is the only game on the slate tonight.
There are always a few NCAA Basketball games on the slate and for those of you fiending for an NFL game, there are games on Thursday for the next two weeks.
If you want comprehensive coverage and plenty of options on where to bet on sports, you won't be disappointed.
Remember, don't put your savings at risk, but have some fun with it!
For you NCAA Football fans, the first bowl game is in five days - FIVE!!! The Temple Owls take on the Wyoming Cowboys in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl and that's just the tip of the iceberg for sports bettors.
If stay-at-home-dad was a well-paying job, I'd certainly open up an account and put some coin on some games, but it isn't, so I won't. But you can (as long as you're employed) and you should.
And now that Sid the Kid is back and people are seeming to care more about the NHL, why not throw some money on the Devils over the hapless Lightning - it is the only game on the slate tonight.
There are always a few NCAA Basketball games on the slate and for those of you fiending for an NFL game, there are games on Thursday for the next two weeks.
If you want comprehensive coverage and plenty of options on where to bet on sports, you won't be disappointed.
Remember, don't put your savings at risk, but have some fun with it!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Virgin Diaries - You're Kidding Me??
This show should be illegal and banned in 40 states, but in the meantime, I will watch sparingly and jaw-drop repeatedly.
The premise is simple - virgins who are looking forward to having sex or virgins dating. And it's quite disturbing and funny at the same time.
The trailer video shows you all you need to know to really grasp what's being portrayed on the show. Not to mention the creepy "priest" or "reverend" overseeing the wedding. Enjoy.
Oh, and be sure to watch on an empty stomach.
The premise is simple - virgins who are looking forward to having sex or virgins dating. And it's quite disturbing and funny at the same time.
The trailer video shows you all you need to know to really grasp what's being portrayed on the show. Not to mention the creepy "priest" or "reverend" overseeing the wedding. Enjoy.
Oh, and be sure to watch on an empty stomach.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
10 years?!?
The Marlins' Jeffrey Loria seems to be playing the role of Santa Claus this offseason, throwing a reported $200+ million and 10 years at Albert Pujols. The websites say he is going to be 32 in January, but I am not so sure of it. I would ask to see the dudes birth certificate before offering him 10 years. The most notable 10 year contract isn't panning out so well - it's a guy from Miami - Alex Rodriguez.
And people are saying the Mets Jose Reyes Era ended when he signed with the Marlins. Since when did no world series and numerous trips on the DL result in an era? David Wright is the face of that franchise. Saying it was the Jose Reyes Era is like saying it was the Brady Anderson Era in Baltimore in the late 1990's. Sure. Reyes was the spark plug for the Mets but he was never the face of the franchise.
I just am having a hard time with this 10 years, $200+ million. I wish I had that money to throw around.
Loria better take a look at the Eagles and how their "Dream Team" turned out - they just got pumped by the Seahawks on Thursday night.
And the Miami Marlins' new logo, uniform, and hat is brutal.
And people are saying the Mets Jose Reyes Era ended when he signed with the Marlins. Since when did no world series and numerous trips on the DL result in an era? David Wright is the face of that franchise. Saying it was the Jose Reyes Era is like saying it was the Brady Anderson Era in Baltimore in the late 1990's. Sure. Reyes was the spark plug for the Mets but he was never the face of the franchise.
I just am having a hard time with this 10 years, $200+ million. I wish I had that money to throw around.
Loria better take a look at the Eagles and how their "Dream Team" turned out - they just got pumped by the Seahawks on Thursday night.
And the Miami Marlins' new logo, uniform, and hat is brutal.
Durk Star
A friend of mine from back in the day began his blog, chronicling (man is that a weird word to type) his journey back to "Durkdom" - he packed on some lbs. but is rejuvenating his life, one day at a time. He's not fat, by any means, but I think he wants to get back in "game shape". He's a killer hockey player (I couldn't even control the ball when we played roller hockey but I tended to tip it his way for an easy assist) and a good dude to boot, so follow his blog - http://oldbloodblog.blogspot.com/ - even if you hate me or sports, I am sure his content will keep you laughing and might even inspire you.
As for me, well I am going to pick up my telescope in a few hours so I can start stargazing a little more seriously.
Looking forward to it.
Also headed down to NYC this weekend to hang out with our good friends the Pulidore's - headed to dinner Saturday night and then a night of fun. Sunday, Lindsay and I are going to the Chiefs/Jets game only because we won two tickets and a parking pass. I can care less the outcome of the game but it'll be fun to get out for a few days.
My parents are headed up our way to tend to the little guy and Nathan. I'm sure they're excited.
Later!
As for me, well I am going to pick up my telescope in a few hours so I can start stargazing a little more seriously.
Looking forward to it.
Also headed down to NYC this weekend to hang out with our good friends the Pulidore's - headed to dinner Saturday night and then a night of fun. Sunday, Lindsay and I are going to the Chiefs/Jets game only because we won two tickets and a parking pass. I can care less the outcome of the game but it'll be fun to get out for a few days.
My parents are headed up our way to tend to the little guy and Nathan. I'm sure they're excited.
Later!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Star Gazing and Sloth
Last night I downloaded Google Sky Map for my phone and was outside after I got home from the gym checking out the stars above. It gives you a pretty pinpoint location of where they are, but with the naked eye, who knows if I'm looking at the right things.
Anyway, I checked out Castor and Pollux, the two brightest stars in Gemini, from inside my kitchen. They were right there, two bright stars. Pretty amazing if you think about it.
On to the gym. The parking lot is a disaster. There are really no designated spots, so I park all the way in the back of the building where few people venture. The rest of them seem to park as close to the entrance as possible. Now isn't the whole point of the gym to get in shape? Where's the harm in parking a little farther from the entrance to prevent creating a maze to navigate through?
It really chaps my ass.
That's life and that's why nearly a third of American adults is obese. Surprisingly enough, Connecticut is the third least obese state at 22.5% (Colorado is 21% and Nevada is 22.4%).
Healthy steps.
Anyway, I checked out Castor and Pollux, the two brightest stars in Gemini, from inside my kitchen. They were right there, two bright stars. Pretty amazing if you think about it.
On to the gym. The parking lot is a disaster. There are really no designated spots, so I park all the way in the back of the building where few people venture. The rest of them seem to park as close to the entrance as possible. Now isn't the whole point of the gym to get in shape? Where's the harm in parking a little farther from the entrance to prevent creating a maze to navigate through?
It really chaps my ass.
That's life and that's why nearly a third of American adults is obese. Surprisingly enough, Connecticut is the third least obese state at 22.5% (Colorado is 21% and Nevada is 22.4%).
Healthy steps.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Astronomy - it's wild
If I recall correctly, I got a D in astronomy while in college. I took it thinking it'd be a class that wasn't that serious and it's bring my GPA up a bit. This wasn't the case - I got a D.
Recently, however, I've been a bit obsessed with the sky and the stars and planets up there - probably because now that we live in the "country", I can actually see what's up there.
I've been researching telescopes for beginners, astrophotographic telescopes - hell, I even downloaded a free app (GoSkyWatch Planetarium) for my iPad (the first one, without the camera) so that I could slightly understand what I was looking it. With the naked eye, it's a bit challenging though.
I literally can't stop Google-ing things related to astronomy - "best celestial views from CT", "best telescopes for beginners under $100", "best stars views from the northern hemisphere" - to name a few.
Like I said, I'm using my eyes and although I have pretty solid vision, I still want to be able to see the surface of the moon, deep sky objects, constellations, stars, and other planets. I'm not too concerned with alien life form, unless ALF himself is somewhere out there in Melmac. That brown guy ruled!
If there is anyone out there with a telescope they are willing to part with - either for free or a nominal fee - let me know. I'll be damned if I'm going to fork over a few hundred bucks. There are several online I am vigorously researching though.
Thanks and happy stargazing.
Recently, however, I've been a bit obsessed with the sky and the stars and planets up there - probably because now that we live in the "country", I can actually see what's up there.
I've been researching telescopes for beginners, astrophotographic telescopes - hell, I even downloaded a free app (GoSkyWatch Planetarium) for my iPad (the first one, without the camera) so that I could slightly understand what I was looking it. With the naked eye, it's a bit challenging though.
I literally can't stop Google-ing things related to astronomy - "best celestial views from CT", "best telescopes for beginners under $100", "best stars views from the northern hemisphere" - to name a few.
Like I said, I'm using my eyes and although I have pretty solid vision, I still want to be able to see the surface of the moon, deep sky objects, constellations, stars, and other planets. I'm not too concerned with alien life form, unless ALF himself is somewhere out there in Melmac. That brown guy ruled!
If there is anyone out there with a telescope they are willing to part with - either for free or a nominal fee - let me know. I'll be damned if I'm going to fork over a few hundred bucks. There are several online I am vigorously researching though.
Thanks and happy stargazing.
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