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Briggs: Big, Bad, Nice.
On June 1, 2010 at 5:15 am
If one thing (aside from a lack of cable TV coverage) is killing boxing, it’s the lack of an American hero in the heavyweight division. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of being involved in a local boxing event featuring a tune-up bout for former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs. The night was amazing, [...]
New Barbie “Busts” Out
On May 28, 2010 at 6:50 am
Barbie’s back, and she’s back in a big way. Recently, Mattel released a new line of Barbie dolls entitled “Back to Basics.” One doll’s attributes look anything but “basic.” A sassy-looking young black female is practically falling out of her revealing low-cut top. Sure, Barbie is made of plastic, but this one looks like she’s [...]
Ultimate Fighter 11 Episode 9: Civilized Sport
On at 6:43 am
So, now that I’m fueled on Coke, and I just saw Tito put the choke on Lyoto Machida in the last seconds of their 3rd round UFC 84 brawl, I’m ready and raring to go for our ninth episode recap. It seems like twists and turns have been coming all season; this hour is no [...]
Super Bowl in NYC/NJ… and It’s Awesome
On May 27, 2010 at 6:23 am
It’s about time. How can Glendale, Arizona, get the biggest sporting event in the United States before the greatest city in the United States gets that same game? That just doesn’t make any sense. To the few detractors who say the game stands to make less money because of the weather: Come on, now! That’s silly. The [...]
I See London, I See France…
On May 26, 2010 at 7:15 am
Well, it’s only Round One of the French Open and already some of us are embarrassed to be Americans over here. Whistles and whispers circulated through the stands at Court Suzanne Lenglen, with the fashion malfunction of Venus Williams. That’s right, I said fashion malfunction… This is no unintended wardrobe malfunction. Nope, this is a [...]
NY/NJ to host ‘The Chilly Bowl’
On May 25, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Hell has frozen over. Or at least, East Rutherford New Jersey has. In February 2014, the site of the Super Bowl will be played in the shadow of New York City. The NFL owners voted today to award the Giants & Jets new home the half-billion dollar bonanza. Today’s New York Post called it The [...]
Non Profit Restaurant?
On May 24, 2010 at 7:46 am
This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. The St. Louis-based Panera Bread Co. opened the first (of what they hope to be many) “pay what you want” restaurants, where customers are told to donate what they want for a meal, whether it’s a penny or $100. This in a world where people [...]
It’s French Open Tennis Time
On at 7:00 am
When: May 23 – June 6, 2010. Where: Roland Garros, Paris, France. Surface: Clay (outdoor). Defending Champions: Roger Federer, Svetlana Kuznetsova. TV Coverage: Check out the action on Tennis Channel, ESPN2, or NBC. The French Open tennis tournament begins today and continues for the next two weeks. See it in its original setting while you [...]
Ultimate Fighter 11 Episode 8: Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed
On May 21, 2010 at 6:52 am
Quarterfinals have officially commenced; our season’s wild card gimmick has come full circle, resulting in Court McGee’s return to the Octagon. It’s now official that TUF 1 contestant Chris Leben will touch gloves with Aaron Simpson in the Ultimate Finale. What is in store for us this week other than Kyacey receiving news of his [...]
The Endive: BP Places Giant Area Rug Over Gulf
On May 18, 2010 at 7:04 amHumor from The Endive… “The rug looks really nice,” said Kent Wells, BP’s senior vice president for exploration and production, “It matches the dusty browns of Texas without clashing with Florida’s unique greenery. It’s a nice area rug. I’m a little jealous. Hey, look! I think a cardinal just flew by!” As onlookers were distracted [...]
Ultimate Fighter 11 Episode 7: Coming For Blood
On May 17, 2010 at 7:19 am
Last night, at the time of this writing, was by all accounts one of blasts from the past. Former TUF coaches Sugar and Rampage – in the first televised episode of “Primetime: Evans-Jackson” – immediately followed an Ultimate Fighter episode of wildcard combatant mania. Two empty spots exist to be filled, and our resident GEICO [...]
What’s Next for King James?
On at 6:47 amAfter the Celtics dismantled Cleveland last night you could sense that Lebron’s bags were packed. He would probably have his house for sale too if it wasn’t so obnoxiously big he can’t even get decent resale value for it. There are die hard Cleveland Cavalier fans crying all over Ohio because they are sure their native [...]
Cougars Die Young
On May 14, 2010 at 7:07 am
The recent cougar trend may be dying early on. Literally. I’ve always admired cougars. Kind of like, “hell with the world, I’m going to marry my boy toy.” Hollywood cougars like Madonna, Courtney Cox and Demi Moore have made it fashionable to marry young. I, myself, have known plenty of successful cougar marriages. However despite [...]
The Audacity of the Tech Savvy
On May 13, 2010 at 1:50 pm
As a person who has spent over 30 years in the Information Technology circles, I am quite pleased to see that the use of technology has exploded since I took my first COBOL class. (For those too young to know what I am talking about, Google it!) See what I mean? Kids under 25 said [...]
Update: Tennis’s 2010 Grand Slam Standings
On at 7:06 am
The tennis season isn’t really a season at all. It stretches throughout the year (often to the detriment of injured players, who never seem to have sufficient time to heal), and it is based around four Grand Slam tournaments. Sometimes called The Majors, these tournaments are: The Australian Open Tournament Dates: January 18–31, 2010 Melbourne [...]
Spending The Right Way
On May 12, 2010 at 7:52 am
Did you ever walk through your local dollar store? More people than not, these days, have probably been cajoled by the job market into crossing this threshold of doom. Upon doing so, a giant neon sign will settle around your neck which announces one of two things to the world: You’re either a starving college [...]
