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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Monday's Links - 02/27/2012
Eye Candy of the Day
What if I told you any three dimensional object you can think of I could make with a printer?
Today's links feature Malin Akerman. Akerman is a member of the cast in the new movie Wanderlust which came out this past weekend. That's a good enough reason to feature her here.
Amazing Video of the Day
Baseball Links
Will all but a few teams fully reported to spring training, what better way to get excited for the season than with a few baseball related links.
Will all but a few teams fully reported to spring training, what better way to get excited for the season than with a few baseball related links.
- If your favorite MLB team was a beer, which beer would it be? Click to find out.
- This name of this site is worldseriesrings.net, pretty self-explanatory.
- Are you a fan of the Yankees or Red Sox and can't stand how long their games take? Check out this site, you might find yourself watching the Padres.
- Here is a graphic of all of the MLB fields of play. See if you can figure some of them out without checking the answers at the bottom of the page
- Are you planning a trip to spring training? Perhaps just excited for the regular season already? To make sure you're ready for that first trip to the ballpark, here is a nice long list of lines you can use to heckle pitchers.
NBA All Star Game
The West won this weekend at the NBA All Star game with Kevin Durant taking home the MVP honors. Like usual though, the Dunk Contest was the main attraction of the weekend. Here is a look at all the dunks from this weekend's competition. Surprising, the D-League slam dunk contest was just as entertaining and featured a better costume. As for the game itself, you can see highlights of the action right here.
Superman Video
During the 1990's the writers at DC Comics decided to kill off Superman. Here is a fun look at the story DC used to kill off and eventually bring back the Man of Steel told in a video by Max Landis, the son of Animal House director John Landis.
Super Chuck Norris
Ever wondered what a Chuck Norris video game would look like? Click and enjoy.
Friday's Links - 02/24/2012
Eye Candy of the Day
Maxim magazine has a feature with the girl of the upcoming movie Project X. I saw it last night, for the third time already, thanks to my friends at Warner Bros. Make sure to check it out in theaters March 2nd.
Ryan Braun
The Milwaukee Brewers star avoided a 50 game suspension when he won his appeal with Major League Baseball. According to reports the case was dismissed due to a mishandling of his sample. I believe that he is innocent but the way this process was handled leaves plenty of questions unanswered.
Busy Weekend in Sports
This weekend includes two of the yearly highlights on the sports calendar. First off, NBA All-Star weekend kicks off Friday night in Orlando and concludes with the actually All-Star game Sunday night. I'm setting the over/under on Dwight Howard trade references at a modest 250 during TNT's coverage of the event. To get you ready for the second half of the season, here are some highlights from the first half of the season.
Also, the NASCAR season kicks off with the Daytona 500 Sunday afternoon. After 5 straight championships, Jimmy Johnson was dethroned by Tony Stewart last season. The smart money has to be on Johnson taking his title back this season. To get you ready and excited for Sunday's race, here is a look at the best crashes from the 2011 season. Rubbing's racing.
If you aren't completely burnt out after all of that, tune in to the 2012 Academy Awards on Sunday as well. I haven't followed this year's Oscars all that closely but you can get a look at all the nominees and favorites here. Also you can watch clips from this year's Best Picture nominees here.
Powers Does it Again
Kenny Powers and his team at K-Swiss have released a new commercial to market their new shoe, Blades. Enjoy.
Awesome Video of the Day
Quick question. How long until this is an Olympic Sports? 20 years? 12 years?
Maxim magazine has a feature with the girl of the upcoming movie Project X. I saw it last night, for the third time already, thanks to my friends at Warner Bros. Make sure to check it out in theaters March 2nd.
Ryan Braun
The Milwaukee Brewers star avoided a 50 game suspension when he won his appeal with Major League Baseball. According to reports the case was dismissed due to a mishandling of his sample. I believe that he is innocent but the way this process was handled leaves plenty of questions unanswered.
Busy Weekend in Sports
This weekend includes two of the yearly highlights on the sports calendar. First off, NBA All-Star weekend kicks off Friday night in Orlando and concludes with the actually All-Star game Sunday night. I'm setting the over/under on Dwight Howard trade references at a modest 250 during TNT's coverage of the event. To get you ready for the second half of the season, here are some highlights from the first half of the season.
Also, the NASCAR season kicks off with the Daytona 500 Sunday afternoon. After 5 straight championships, Jimmy Johnson was dethroned by Tony Stewart last season. The smart money has to be on Johnson taking his title back this season. To get you ready and excited for Sunday's race, here is a look at the best crashes from the 2011 season. Rubbing's racing.
If you aren't completely burnt out after all of that, tune in to the 2012 Academy Awards on Sunday as well. I haven't followed this year's Oscars all that closely but you can get a look at all the nominees and favorites here. Also you can watch clips from this year's Best Picture nominees here.
Powers Does it Again
Kenny Powers and his team at K-Swiss have released a new commercial to market their new shoe, Blades. Enjoy.
Awesome Video of the Day
Quick question. How long until this is an Olympic Sports? 20 years? 12 years?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thursday's Links - 02/23/2012
Eye Candy of the Day
Eva Longoria has been named a co-chair of President Barack Obama's reelection campaign. You can check out the "Desperate Housewife's" star and former Mrs. Tony Parker right here.
Lin vs. LeBron
In the last action before All Star Weekend kicks off in Orlando, the Knicks square off against the Heat Thursday night. With Miami being one of the strongest defensive teams in the league and Jeremy Lin being turnover prone so far, this could be the first time we really see Lin struggle.
Regardless of the outcome in tonight's game, the celebrity and legend of Jeremy Lin continues to grow. Jimmy Fallon did a parody song of Pearl Jam's song Jeremy further cementing Linsanity as a global phenomena.
On This Day in History
On this day in 1985, Bobby Knight tossed a chair across the floor in a game against Purdue. I can't help but imagine the round the clock coverage this would have received had it happened today. Knight received a 1 game suspension for his actions.
Amazing Gallery
Lin vs. LeBron
In the last action before All Star Weekend kicks off in Orlando, the Knicks square off against the Heat Thursday night. With Miami being one of the strongest defensive teams in the league and Jeremy Lin being turnover prone so far, this could be the first time we really see Lin struggle.
Regardless of the outcome in tonight's game, the celebrity and legend of Jeremy Lin continues to grow. Jimmy Fallon did a parody song of Pearl Jam's song Jeremy further cementing Linsanity as a global phenomena.
On This Day in History
On this day in 1985, Bobby Knight tossed a chair across the floor in a game against Purdue. I can't help but imagine the round the clock coverage this would have received had it happened today. Knight received a 1 game suspension for his actions.
Amazing Gallery
While stumbling around the internet, I can across this gallery of a village in Afghanistan. The entire setting seems like something other worldly or out of a science fiction movie. Simply amazing how live adapts to the conditions of environment.
Movie Clip of the Day
The other night I found myself watching the movie Rad for the first time in a great many years. For those who are unfamiliar with the movie, Rad was a movie about BMX and freestyle bike riding in the 80s. It's basically the story of a local kid, Cru Jones, who gains entry into the largest and most difficult race ever called Helltrack. You can watch the movie trailer here and see a clip of the coolest dance scene you will ever see right here. I also suggested taking a look at the history of the Mongoose bicycle right here.
Wednesday's Links - 02/22/2012
Eye Candy of the Day
Today we feature actress and TV personality Olivia Munn. Munn is currently working as a correspondent for the Daily Show but you might remember Munn from her stint as co-host of Attack of the Show! or the short lived show Perfect Couples. You can also check out some of her earliest work right here.
Jeremy Linvestment
Some guy invested $1000 in a Jeremy Lin rookie card after his first two games with the Knicks. He's now looking to cash in on that Linvestment. You can buy it here for $25,000. No big deal.
CM Punk vs. Chris Brown
WWE Superstar, CM Punk has found himself involved in a battle of words with Pop Star Chris Brown. During their exchanges CM Punk has challenged Brown to a fight. I don't expect this feud to co-headline WrestleMania, but at the least it should entertain while it lasts. Feel free to follow both on Twitter to stay updated. CM Punk can be followed on Twitter here and Chris Brown here.
Music Video of the Day
Last night I went to see Less Than Jake for the second time this week, which is one of the perks of living in New York City. Here are the videos for their songs "Gainesville Rock City" off of the album Borders and Boundaries and "Overrated" off of the album In With the Out Crowd. Enjoy.
Awesome Video of the Day
If you do a lot of corresponding with friends or coworkers through email this might be something fun to look into. This application adds a personal touch to the PC experience.
Today we feature actress and TV personality Olivia Munn. Munn is currently working as a correspondent for the Daily Show but you might remember Munn from her stint as co-host of Attack of the Show! or the short lived show Perfect Couples. You can also check out some of her earliest work right here.
Jeremy Linvestment
Some guy invested $1000 in a Jeremy Lin rookie card after his first two games with the Knicks. He's now looking to cash in on that Linvestment. You can buy it here for $25,000. No big deal.
CM Punk vs. Chris Brown
WWE Superstar, CM Punk has found himself involved in a battle of words with Pop Star Chris Brown. During their exchanges CM Punk has challenged Brown to a fight. I don't expect this feud to co-headline WrestleMania, but at the least it should entertain while it lasts. Feel free to follow both on Twitter to stay updated. CM Punk can be followed on Twitter here and Chris Brown here.
Music Video of the Day
Last night I went to see Less Than Jake for the second time this week, which is one of the perks of living in New York City. Here are the videos for their songs "Gainesville Rock City" off of the album Borders and Boundaries and "Overrated" off of the album In With the Out Crowd. Enjoy.
Awesome Video of the Day
If you do a lot of corresponding with friends or coworkers through email this might be something fun to look into. This application adds a personal touch to the PC experience.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Jose Canseco Project Day
February 21st is and will forever be known as “Jose Canseco Project” Day. The “Jose Canseco Project” has had a widespread and lasting effect on the game of baseball and its namesake this blog. For those of you who have never heard this story before; this is the heartbreaking, tragic and unfortunate tale of the “Jose Canseco Project.”
The "Jose Canseco Project" was a secretive operation ran by Major League Baseball's commissioner’s office in the spring of 2002. After playing half a season for the Chicago White Sox in 2001, Canseco sat at 462 home runs, well within striking distance for a slugger of his status even in the twilight of his career. At the time, steroids were suspected by the public along with writers but the reach and depths of usage had not become public knowledge yet. Fearful that someone who had so obviously use steroids would reach 500 career home runs, a statistic that all but guaranteed himself a place in the Hall of Fame; the commissioner’s office took unprecedented action.
In December of 2001, MLB baseball took over controlling interest of the Montreal Expos, coinciding with the sales of the Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox. This new controlling interest in one of its franchises allowed the commissioner’s office to alleviate an existing dilemma. On February 21, 2002, the 37 year old Canseco was signed by the Montreal Expos and brought to spring training to be there every day left fielder, thus the “Jose Canseco Project”was set in motion.
On March 27th, just six days before the start of the season, the Expos inexplicably released Canseco. By being released that late into spring training, Canseco was left with nowhere to turn since all other MLB rosters had already been assembled and were preparing for the impending start of the regular season. The MLB commissioner’s office had successfully prevented Canseco from obtaining a spot on a MLB roster through its shrewd actions.
In a move that they thought and hoped would protected the integrity of the game, the commissioner’s office set the pieces in place for the ultimate unveiling of its dirty little secret. In the spring of 2004, Canseco made one last-ditch effort to reach the Major Leagues while trying out for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After this last attempted failed, Canseco turned his back on the game that had betrayed him.
In 2005, Jose Canseco released a Tell-All book entitled, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant ‘Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big. The book became a “tipping point” in the public knowledge and discussion of performing enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball and throughout the sports world. The book provided answers and generated many more questions pertaining to the “Steroid Era” in Major League Baseball. By avoiding the undeniable truth and concerning themselves with statistics, the commissioner’s office put off the underlying problem and left the game with a bigger black eye than need be.
The fear that Canseco would bring steroid use to the forefront became a self-fulfilling prophecy for Major League Baseball. By blackballing Canseco, the commissioner’s office gave him the motivation and the fire within to write a book that would tarnish his own legacy but more importantly reveal the truth about the game of baseball.
Tuesday's Links - 02/21/2012
Kenny "Fucking" Powers
"The man with the golden dick" is back and better than ever in season 3 of Eastbound and Down. To catch you up to speed with the show, check out this video of the best of Kenny Powers. Also if you've haven't heard yet, Kenny Powers is the CEO of K-Swiss. It just so happens that I've aligned myself with the powers that be and am currently rocking this pair of K-Swiss tubes. "Lubing the deals."
Eye Candy of the Day
With news coming out that Jessica Biel is now engaged to Justin Timberlake, who better to feature in today's section.
Manny
Manny Ramirez agreed to a 1 year contract worth about $500,000 to play for the Oakland Athletics this year. Smart and shrewd moved by the A's. Best case scenario you get a former star on the cheap that helps your offense and possibly even establishes some trade value through his play. Worst case scenario you release him if he doesn't perform or becomes a distraction with a minimal financial obligation.
Undertaker vs. HHH
What has been suspected for nearly a year is now finally official. The Deadman and The Game are set to square off at WrestleMania XXVIII in a rematch from last year's WrestleMania after HHH accepted the Undertakers challenge on Monday Night Raw. HHH's one stipulation was that it is to be a "Hell in a Cell" match. For those unfamiliar with the format or perhaps need a refresher, look no further. The sheer thought of this match is giving me a fear boner.
Spring Training
It is once again that magical time of year where the simple words "pitchers and catchers" fills the hearts and minds of fans of all 30 Major League teams with hope and optimism that this is the year for their team. For those members of tortured fan bases out there I offer this....
...and for those who aren't akin with classical poetry I offer these....
To fans of the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, LA Dodgers, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, LA Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and even the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals may this be your teams year.
"The man with the golden dick" is back and better than ever in season 3 of Eastbound and Down. To catch you up to speed with the show, check out this video of the best of Kenny Powers. Also if you've haven't heard yet, Kenny Powers is the CEO of K-Swiss. It just so happens that I've aligned myself with the powers that be and am currently rocking this pair of K-Swiss tubes. "Lubing the deals."
Eye Candy of the Day
With news coming out that Jessica Biel is now engaged to Justin Timberlake, who better to feature in today's section.
Manny
Manny Ramirez agreed to a 1 year contract worth about $500,000 to play for the Oakland Athletics this year. Smart and shrewd moved by the A's. Best case scenario you get a former star on the cheap that helps your offense and possibly even establishes some trade value through his play. Worst case scenario you release him if he doesn't perform or becomes a distraction with a minimal financial obligation.
Undertaker vs. HHH
What has been suspected for nearly a year is now finally official. The Deadman and The Game are set to square off at WrestleMania XXVIII in a rematch from last year's WrestleMania after HHH accepted the Undertakers challenge on Monday Night Raw. HHH's one stipulation was that it is to be a "Hell in a Cell" match. For those unfamiliar with the format or perhaps need a refresher, look no further. The sheer thought of this match is giving me a fear boner.
Spring Training
It is once again that magical time of year where the simple words "pitchers and catchers" fills the hearts and minds of fans of all 30 Major League teams with hope and optimism that this is the year for their team. For those members of tortured fan bases out there I offer this....
- Hope springs eternal in the human breast;
- Man never Is, but always To be blest:
- The soul, uneasy and confin'd from home,
- Rests and expatiates in a life to come.
...and for those who aren't akin with classical poetry I offer these....
To fans of the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, LA Dodgers, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, LA Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and even the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals may this be your teams year.
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