Today's Moment of Zen: Nick Markakis would like you to STFU

In Today's edition of the Moment of Zen, most people say that certain athletes have that inner voice that reassures them under certain pressure situations.From this commercial by MASN for the Baltimore Orioles featuring outfielder Nick Markakis, we find out sometimes that "inner voice" might not be ours."Nick Markakis has got this! Now STF...

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Favorite Saying From The Playoffs--So Far

The Puck Daddy blog on Yahoo made a comment that has become my favorite of the post-season. (This was describing the announcers during a game.)"...one of the commentators verbally fellates a (certain team's) player."I have always tried to figure out a way of explaining what these assclowns do, and nothing I have come up with comes close to describing it as well as this. There are certain players--and teams--that are 'promoted' to the exclusion of others. One of the reasons for this is that the powers-that-be for the NHL feel as if these same...

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Game 1

1 May 2009Joe Louis ArenaDetroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks7:00 PM (EDT)VERSUSGO RED WINGS...

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Nothing More Needs To Be Said

"A woman in the Midwest named Dorothy watched her little dog get carried away by high winds. Dorothy Utley's Chihuahua Tinker Bell took flight Saturday in a 70-mph gust of wind. The Detroit News reported that "witnesses last saw the dog airborne, heading south over Dixie Highway." Utley says a pet psychic led her to Tinker Bell, who was found nearly a mile away, dirty, hungry and happy to see her."(via npr.o...

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Specter makes "Lee Harvey Oswald" joke "I don't think Lee Harvey Oswald had this big a crowd trailing him," he quipp...

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Cleveland: Our Economy's Based on Lebron James

Hopefully most of you came across the first version of "Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video." If not, here is the link.However, here is the second version of the faux advertisement where it claims that the Cleveland economy is based on Lebron James. That is completely not true, there are many things that make the Cleveland economy profitable. (Thinks about it for thirty minutes)Okay, maybe I was wrong. Oh well, "At least, it's not Detroit."(Courtesy of Warming Glow and Kissing Suzy Kolb...

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If Charles Barkley could only eat one meal, What Would it Be?

Embedded video from NBA VideoFor the past couple of weeks, Inside the NBA has been pimpin, "The Barkley Zone" where Charles Barkley does interviews, random musings, and answer some of the questions that the public sends to him.One question that I took note of in "The Barkley Zone" was "If you could only eat one meal, what would it be?The answer may suprise you.....

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New poll on gay marriage Until recently I would have been in the "civil unions" crowd. My daughter Tara (who is, unfortunately, not a lesbian) turned me around on this iss...

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Steve Holman will be losing his job in 3.....2.....1.....

Atlanta Hawks radio play by play man Steve Holman of 790 the Zone made some questionable comments about Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade in the Hawks game five victory over the Heat.Holman goes onto a little rant on air where he talks about Dwayne Wade crying to officials, Miami Heat basketball has resorted to thuggery, and Dwayne Wade being Dwayne Wade.To be honest, I was entertained by the rant but it just proves that "Homer announcers" will never die. Holman on some level did cross the line between being professional and being entertaining. I understand...

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Truth or hype?

I don't know if anyone went to my blog on Tuesday Night but that evening I put up a post about the swine flu. On Wednesday morning I removed the post because I suddenly got cold feet about talking about health stuff. But today I find myself coming back to post what I pointed out on Tuesday.Over the weekend the Swine Flu basically hit the news engines....

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Vappuja!

Hello!Oli vaan pakko tulla pikaisesti ilmoittamaan, että seuraava postaus on tulossa aikaisimmiltaan ehkä sunnuntaina, joten en ole kuollut vaikka postauksia ei ole näkynytkään. :D Olen kohta lähdössä mökillemme, jonne tulee vanhempieni ja koiriemme lisäksi kummini ja kaksi serkkuani, jei! Toivottavasti tulee kiva vappu, vaikka vähän kipeä olenkin....

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Ron Artest calls Barkley Overrated, Roy GOAT

Embedded video from NBA VideoHeading into these 2009 NBA playoffs, we all knew the marquee match-up to look for was Lebron-Kobe, and comparisons were on everyone's lips. Ron Artest, however, said Wednesday night that Brandon Roy is, in fact, the best player he's ever played against (see above. also: a shakier version including the obligatory TNT studio ribbing feat. C-Webb). He went on to say that he'd have loved to have played against MJ in his prime (and that Jordan shared the sentiment), conjecturing that His Airness would've "given" the...

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Family Guy takes a bite out of Michael Vick

During last weekend's episode of Family Guy titled "Stew-roids", former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was the target of one of their cut-away jokes .Honestly, it is either more appaling or funny if I do not tell you what the joke is.In the end, I'll let you be the judge.(Courtesy of First Cu...

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Today's Moment of Zen: Okay, Charles Barkley is not Wolverine. Rick Fox is.

In Today's edition of the Moment of Zen, we had a prior installment of this series where we claimed that Charles Barkley was Wolverine because of this NBA on TNT commercial.Well, we were wrong. Former Lakers forward Rick Fox is or at least he claims to be in this video. Prior to the Lakers first round victory, Fox was seen well. Just watch the video, you will get the idea from there.(Courtesy of Ball Don't L...

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Javier Gomariz Zarapico

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Craig Ehlo's got this!

Everyone pretty much knows about "The Shot" that Michael Jordan hit against the Cleveland Cavaliers to vault them from the first round in 1989.However, did you know what actually transpired in the huddle before the shot? Some intrepid Cleveland improv actors show us what really went down in this installment of "Great Moments in Cleveland Sports History." "Craig Ehlo's Got This!"(Courtesy of NESW Spor...

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Does the Happy Gilmore Swing actually work?

Remember the Adam Sandler movie, Happy Gilmore? Most of you probably do but for those of you that do not, Adam Sandler plays an aspiring hockey player who takes up golf to pay for his grandmother's unpaid taxes.Sandler in the movie is known for the run-up swing that hits the ball a lengthy distance. Well, the people at Sports Science wondered if running up to the ball and swinging actually made a difference in the length that the ball traveled. So they enlisted the help of PGA player Padraig Harrington and the results are in the video above.Also,...

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2 A.M. Two-Fer: Dwight Howard Throwin' Dem Bows!

What up home skillets? Presentation out of the way, let's get you s'more NBA action. Honestly, the muy-muy deep west rungs have proven sodden and Chris Dudley like (not hating on the man - gotta commend any athlete who played through diabetes - just hating on the flat-footed game and the wet-noodle in the chamber name). I mean, just drubbing after drubbing (a 58 point loss? they should just give the Hornets a mercy rule buh-bye already). Howard-ever, the East has given us a few truly rousing first round match-ups. Lebron and Co. dominated,...

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On the Air...as we speak...

If any of you care to hear me talk about Taurus New Moon and this 28 day lunar cycle---you can find me HERE Margaret had asked me awhile ago to do another show with her and I had every intention of speaking about Aries New Moon but Aries being Aries.. I ran out of time before I could get to her. As it is, I am glad that I got to speak about this...

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Could Be MY House!

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NHL 2009 second-round playoff predictions

Also at The FDH Lounge Multimedia Magazine.I started at a schweet 7-1 clip in the first round, marred only by a wrong guess on the 4-5 matchup in the East (so sue me!). My picks included the 1-8 upset in the West, so if you joined me in predicting that the Sharks would step on their collective johnsons for yet another season in the playoffs and you had any caysh down on the Ducks straight-up, you should have earned 2 1/2 times what you wagered. You're welcome!The previous prediction about a Boston-Vancouver Stanley Cup Final was predicated on Chris...

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TRIALS - Two Wheels, Pedals, And A Chain

Inspired Bicycles was registered as a Limited company early in 2007 by former TartyBikes founder, Dave Cleaver. Set up initially as a business to contract out time and creative ideas to Mountain Cycle (legendary US mountain bike company concentrating in freeride and DH), this venture has recently given birth to an all new trials brand. Bearing the...

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Frank Thomas would like you to buy something with five Z's in it

Remember Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas? Well, the "Big Hurt" is now peddling an energy drink mix called, "ZizZazz."It says to have only ten calories along with some essential B vitamins. All you have to do is mix it with some water.You have got to love the "Shake It Up" tagline at the end with all of his fans which in the commercial appears to be a community church group. Along with the line of Frank Thomas love of espressos and energy drinks.Can you picture the Big Hurt in your local Starbucks sippin on a cappuccino? For some reason,...

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It’s a given that the right not only likes the idea of torture for “national security” reasons but is also, in all likelihood, sexually aroused by the idea of tortu...

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Carl Edwards channeled his inner Ricky Bobby

During last Sunday's race at Talladega, Carl Edwards got into a late crash before finishing and then brought out shades of Will Ferrell character in Talladega Nights, "Rick Bobby" by running across the finish line.Kudos to NESW Sports for providing this mash-up of the actual race along with scenes from the movie.By the way, here is also the clip from Talladega Nights of Ricky Bobby running around thinking that he is on fire.Also, here is the possibly the funniest clip in the movie with Amy Adams and Will Ferrell with "Inspirational Speech":"Things...

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Wait, Let me see that Teebow

In a story that can only be read to be believe, the Tim Tebow idolization has gotten to the point where there is a thong panty named after him.The Teebow is in Florida Gator colors along with some styles having a number 15 logo on the back to signify Tebow.I honestly do not have words to describe this story. However, I have a feeling that at least ten of you just fantasized about Erin Andrews wearing one.(Courtesy of Deuce of Davenpo...

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para tesis de la UBA se busca

Se buscan nenes de 9 a 14 años URGENTE. De contextura fisica grande para tesis de la UBA. Papel protagónico. TRABAJO REMUNERADO.Casting: 9 de mayo.Enviar datos y foto a castingarb@gmail.comLucila CristalloDirectora1544900...

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The Day ESPN.com turned into a Magical Kingdom with Unicorns (with Video Proof)

During today's rush of NFL Draft grades and NBA playoff games, someone came across an interesting occurance when you enter the Konami code on the ESPN.com website. (For those who do not know it is, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A)Yep, the ESPN.com webpage was flooded with rainbows, unicorns, and other magical images.It is still unknown why the Konami Code turned ESPN.com into "A 9-year old girls dream" but we believe it has something to do with the web designer planting the code into the new redesign.It even makes the Oakland...

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Yeah, He's Scared ;)

I think I have finally figured out why I haven't gotten to see a Red Wings' game in person: K is scared to take me. He wouldn't admit any of this if he was asked, of course, but here are the reasons why:1. He is afraid I might embarrass him by being loud and obnoxious.Okay, I know I'm that way at home, but out in public the only way I would be very loud is if I was in the middle of a group of like-minded fans. And we WOULD be at Joe Louis Arena, so I suppose he might have a point. I WOULDN'T, for example, dare to be too loud if I was in the...

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So that's what Charles Barkley thinks about...

Embedded video from NBA VideoOn last night's edition of Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson's Neat-O Stat of Night was sponsored by Panasonic Viera which obviously gave them an opportunity to show their nice new 103-inch flat-screen in the studio.Then Ernie mentioned that it was so nice that it could tell what they were thinking and then hilarity ensues.For the reason for the Kenny Smith joke, go to this clip to find out the reason w...

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Stealing Home with Jacoby Ellsbury

For some strange reason, I have a feeling that most of you missed this steal of home by Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. This happened in the bottom of the 5th inning in the Red Sox 4-1 win against their hated rivals in the New York Yankees. The Sox have won ten in a row and swept the Yankees at Fenway Park.The last player to steal home for the Red Sox was Jose Offerman in 1999. (However this is disputed since it was not a "straight steal" of home, then would be Billy Hatcher in 1994.)(Courtesy of Fan ...

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Did your Temper grow? Blame Mars & Pluto

Mars Square PlutoYesterday April 26 at 12:14pm (EDT) Mars got into it with Pluto. Mars the planet of warriors and fighters gets into it with Pluto the planet of explosions and volcanoes. Mars demands action on the outside and Pluto demands change from within. When these two get together and start sparring, everyone should get out of the way! Additionally...

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Meeting Mr. Irrelevant: Ryan Succop

I have a feeling that most of you know the big names in the 2009 NFL Draft. Everyone knows that the first pick was quarterback Matthew Stafford of Georgia going to the Detroit Lions.However, I have some feeling that most of you have no clue who Ryan Succop is. He is this year's Mr Irrelevant or to put it in plain terms, the last pick in the draft. The Chiefs held the pick and decided on the South Carolina place kicker/punter.Here are some interesting facts about Succop:->Succop double-majored at South Carolina in finance and real estate along...

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Fantasy Baseball: Burning up the Waiver Wire

Also at The FDH Fantasy Newsletter at the FantasyDrafthelp.com blog.Here are the players who had double-digit changes in ownership in CBS Sports leagues last week:^ Marco Scutaro: 42% to 76%, +34 – Picking him up now is almost the epitome of rear-view mirror thinking^ Endy Chavez: 6% to 23%, +17 – This is a good move for OF depth, but not much more.^ Eric Stults: 8% to 20%, +12 – It’s a good short-term move, but he’ll struggle to keep his job over time.^ Bradley Bergeson: 0% to 10%, +10 – He’s excellent rotation depth, since the Os need pitching...

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Fantasy Baseball: Buy Low

Also at The FDH Fantasy Newsletter at the FantasyDrafthelp.com blog.NOTE: You’ll notice that we aren’t listing three high-profile pitchers in this mix: Fausto Carmona, Francisco Liriano and Justin Verlander. Not everyone who is off to a slow start is a good candidate for this list. There appear to be unresolved issues with these pitchers at this point, and while all looked like decent bets to put the demons of ’08 behind them, it would be irresponsible to assume that they merit paying a high or even moderate price to acquire right now. Of course,...

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NFL Draft winners and losers

Also at TheFDHLounge.com.Anybody spinning for their team by telling you that "it takes three years to evaluate a draft class" is an absolutely ridiculous human being. Here are the teams that distinguished themselves the most, positively and negatively, this weekend:[Oh, and if you need an additional point of reference, here's our PRO FOOTBALL DRAFTOLOGY 2009 guide with complete player rankings among many other features. And here are all the picks for Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.]WINNERS1 Jacksonville: Has anyone in recent memory acquired bookend...

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Surfing & Tardis building

Wasn't worth getting in for, but I got a couple of pics. I might have gone if if I hadn't had a splash the day before and been saving up my energy for the last bit of cladding on the house. Can you believe it, 11 people on this beach break and this barely surfable wave was rare. But green water and offshore winds, even glassy, made it nice just to...

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America invaded by pig/bird virusThe worrisome new virus — which combines genetic material from pigs, birds and humans in a way researchers have not seen before — also sickened at least eight people in Texas and California, though there have been no deaths in the U.S.First the conspiracy nuts are going to go wild with this. Second, probably a good time to stop having sex with pigs and chickens. You know who you a...

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Recapping Round One

By winning the series with Columbus, the Wings did something no other defending Stanley Cup team has done since 2002: make it out of the first round. And that is one big relief. In the first three games, the Wings taught the first-time-in-the-playoffs-EVER Blue Jackets what the post-season is all about. By game four, they had learned their lesson VERY well. In the first three games, Detroit scored 12 times and Columbus only twice. In the third game, Columbus scored 5 times, only to see Detroit get 6. The sweep wasn't really unexpected by...

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Singstaria ja sisiliskoja

Mou!Oli taas pitkästä aikaa mukava viikonloppu ja vähän muutakin tekemistä kuin yksinään kotona dataamista. :)Perjantaina piti kuitenkin käydä vielä koulussa, ja menin tänä keväänä ekaa kertaa skootterillani, joten minulla oli ihan pirusti vaatetta päällä, mm. kahdet paksut sukkikset, polvisukat ja farkut ja sitten ajaessa nauleen ja takin välissä...

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