Ji Sung Park netted two goals for Manchester United today vs. Wolverhampton Wolves
Here is the winning goal...in Korean
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Kassim Osgood
I read these player's notes on Kassim Osgood, WR in the NFL. It is nuts:
WR Kassim Osgood jumped from a second-story window to escape an armed man who attacked him and struck him in the head with a pistol, while also striking the 19-year-old woman Osgood was reportedly visiting on Monday, according to the Florida Times-Union. The intruder left Osgood with minor bumps and bruises, according to the report. Coach Jack Del Rio said "He's fine. I'm aware of it. I really can't comment on that whole deal. He's doing OK."
(Yahoo! Sports)
So should I play him or not?
WR Kassim Osgood jumped from a second-story window to escape an armed man who attacked him and struck him in the head with a pistol, while also striking the 19-year-old woman Osgood was reportedly visiting on Monday, according to the Florida Times-Union. The intruder left Osgood with minor bumps and bruises, according to the report. Coach Jack Del Rio said "He's fine. I'm aware of it. I really can't comment on that whole deal. He's doing OK."
(Yahoo! Sports)
So should I play him or not?
Friday, September 17, 2010
Gabourey Sidibe on the cover of Elle Magazine as a Whiter person
People applauded Elle Magazine about placing Gabourey Sidibe on the cover of their magazine. She is neither svelte nor white, which has been the tradition of most fashion magazine cover women.
However, once released, it seems the photoartists at Elle decided to, uh, lighten Gabourey up!
I'm all for photo treatments, everyone knows this happens all the time on Oprah's magazine (where she graces EVERY cover).
But how far are you willing to go to sell magazines?
Elle Magazine's response, ""Nothing out of the ordinary was done. We have four separate covers this month and Gabby's cover was not retouched any more or less than the others. We had 25 cover-worthy subjects in our portfolio and we chose Gabby because of who she is. We shot this as a story of exuberant young women changing the world. If you take a look at the portfolio, each of the women were shot in different ways and for different reasons."
Uhh yea
However, once released, it seems the photoartists at Elle decided to, uh, lighten Gabourey up!
I'm all for photo treatments, everyone knows this happens all the time on Oprah's magazine (where she graces EVERY cover).
But how far are you willing to go to sell magazines?
Elle Magazine's response, ""Nothing out of the ordinary was done. We have four separate covers this month and Gabby's cover was not retouched any more or less than the others. We had 25 cover-worthy subjects in our portfolio and we chose Gabby because of who she is. We shot this as a story of exuberant young women changing the world. If you take a look at the portfolio, each of the women were shot in different ways and for different reasons."
Uhh yea
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Kanye West - Good Morning
While Kanye West continues to pump out hits, one largely overlooked track was Good Morning. The video is such a trip - conceived from the mind of Takahashi Murakami. Check it out:
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Lidell Townsell - Nu Nu - 1992 Flashback
I remember hearing this song growing up by Lidell Townsell called 'Nu Nu', and for some reason a bunch of remixes are hitting the streets now. I am telling you - the 1990s are back!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Toshiba making non-glasses required 3D TV
One thing I don't really like about watching things in 3D are wearing glasses. It is rather uncomfortable, and very impractical if you invite a bunch of people over to watch something in 3D.
Thank goodness Toshiba is developing a non-glasses required 3D TV! Might actually have to check this out.
From AP:
TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it is developing technology for a 3-D television that won't require special glasses.
Company spokeswoman Yuko Sugahara confirmed such technology was in the works. But she declined to comment on a report in the Yomiuri newspaper that the Tokyo-based company plans to start selling the new TVs by the end of the year.
Mainstream 3-D TVs now on sale, such as those from rivals Panasonic Corp. and Sony Corp., require glasses. But there are already screens that don't require glasses, mainly intended for store displays. They require the viewer to stand in specific spots for the 3-D effect to emerge, and the image quality is much lower than that of screens using glasses.
Yomiuri said Mitsubishi's technology involves transmitting different images at various angles to create an illusion of dimension and depth, a principle used by current glasses-free monitors.
Electronics companies have been investing heavily in 3-D technology for televisions, betting that people will want a 3-D experience at home following the success of blockbuster movies such as "Avatar," which was screened in 3-D.
Some gadgets such as handheld game machines from Nintendo Co. can deliver 3-D images without special glasses.
"Many people don't like to wear glasses to watch TV for a long time, especially people who must wear 3-D glasses over regular glasses," Sugahara said.
Thank goodness Toshiba is developing a non-glasses required 3D TV! Might actually have to check this out.
From AP:
TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it is developing technology for a 3-D television that won't require special glasses.
Company spokeswoman Yuko Sugahara confirmed such technology was in the works. But she declined to comment on a report in the Yomiuri newspaper that the Tokyo-based company plans to start selling the new TVs by the end of the year.
Mainstream 3-D TVs now on sale, such as those from rivals Panasonic Corp. and Sony Corp., require glasses. But there are already screens that don't require glasses, mainly intended for store displays. They require the viewer to stand in specific spots for the 3-D effect to emerge, and the image quality is much lower than that of screens using glasses.
Yomiuri said Mitsubishi's technology involves transmitting different images at various angles to create an illusion of dimension and depth, a principle used by current glasses-free monitors.
Electronics companies have been investing heavily in 3-D technology for televisions, betting that people will want a 3-D experience at home following the success of blockbuster movies such as "Avatar," which was screened in 3-D.
Some gadgets such as handheld game machines from Nintendo Co. can deliver 3-D images without special glasses.
"Many people don't like to wear glasses to watch TV for a long time, especially people who must wear 3-D glasses over regular glasses," Sugahara said.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Roger Federer's Trick Shot
Roger Federer, the former #1 player in the world, is one of the smoothest guys on and off the court.
For his latest stunt, he shows off his accuracy on his serve, much to the chagrin of a poor stage hand on a commercial shoot.
There are rumors it is fake, but I believe it.
Following his opening match at the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday, he was asked directly whether the video is real.
Federer responded, "A magician doesn't tell how his tricks work."
Kind of reminds me of Ronaldinho's Crossbar Trick video from Nike
For his latest stunt, he shows off his accuracy on his serve, much to the chagrin of a poor stage hand on a commercial shoot.
There are rumors it is fake, but I believe it.
Following his opening match at the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday, he was asked directly whether the video is real.
Federer responded, "A magician doesn't tell how his tricks work."
Kind of reminds me of Ronaldinho's Crossbar Trick video from Nike
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Rico Suave live on Arsenio Hall
People keep mentioning Rico Suave to me at work so I thought I'd let you reminisce about this classic one-hit wonder by Gerardo!
I love the guys in the sombreros in the background, and I definitely remember these Bobby Brown-type moves!
I love the guys in the sombreros in the background, and I definitely remember these Bobby Brown-type moves!
The LXD on Hulu
Have you heard of the Hulu show: The LXD aka the League of Extraordinary Dancers?
It has a very "Heroes" feel to it, except it is like watching super heroes who are the JabBaWocKeez.
Very cheesy but enjoyable to watch.
It has a very "Heroes" feel to it, except it is like watching super heroes who are the JabBaWocKeez.
Very cheesy but enjoyable to watch.
Koreans are addicted to the Internet
I just read that Koreans (in Korea) are addicted to the Internet. Mainly gamers are addicted, and I'm pretty sure that it's not just in Korea.
Press release
"The South Korean government is stepping up efforts to tackle internet addiction among its citizens, who enjoy the fastest and cheapest broadband connections in the word, per the Washington Post. Proposals include limiting the hours that multiplayer games are available online."
Press release
"The South Korean government is stepping up efforts to tackle internet addiction among its citizens, who enjoy the fastest and cheapest broadband connections in the word, per the Washington Post. Proposals include limiting the hours that multiplayer games are available online."
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Carmelo Anthony coming to the Knicks?
Carmelo Anthony is rumored to come to the New York Knicks. This makes some sense, given Mike D'Antoni's uptempo style, not to mention his new wife LaLa is a New Yorker (still scratching my head on that one).
I think Melo in NYC could be a real interesting combination. Just don't bring Isaiah Thomas back!
From ESPN.com
We noted on Sunday that Carmelo Anthony's continued apathy towards his contract extension
On Monday, Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post connected the dots -- including Melo's apparent New York lean -- and described it all as a "grim conclusion" for the Nuggets.
And then came word from ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Monday night that all signs are pointing to Anthony leaving Denver.
But Bucher wrote that it could come via a trade.
And The Denver Post reported on Tuesday that the team is quietly shopping him.
"After quietly gauging trade interest in Anthony for weeks, the team's consternation has only risen as he has made no move to accept a $65 million offer for a three-year contract extension that was formally presented more than a month ago," wrote Mark Kiszla. "The Nuggets don't want to get LeBron'd."
So while nothing seems imminent on Melo leaving Denver -- and just how and when it's going to happen appears up the air as well right now -- all signs are pointing to him not being a Nugget come next season.
I think Melo in NYC could be a real interesting combination. Just don't bring Isaiah Thomas back!
From ESPN.com
We noted on Sunday that Carmelo Anthony's continued apathy towards his contract extension
On Monday, Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post connected the dots -- including Melo's apparent New York lean -- and described it all as a "grim conclusion" for the Nuggets.
And then came word from ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Monday night that all signs are pointing to Anthony leaving Denver.
But Bucher wrote that it could come via a trade.
And The Denver Post reported on Tuesday that the team is quietly shopping him.
"After quietly gauging trade interest in Anthony for weeks, the team's consternation has only risen as he has made no move to accept a $65 million offer for a three-year contract extension that was formally presented more than a month ago," wrote Mark Kiszla. "The Nuggets don't want to get LeBron'd."
So while nothing seems imminent on Melo leaving Denver -- and just how and when it's going to happen appears up the air as well right now -- all signs are pointing to him not being a Nugget come next season.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Lindsay Lohan gets Taiwanesed
Lindsay Lohan is already out of jail after a brief stint for her latest transgressions.
The Taiwainese talent of 3d imaging is so strong that they started reenacting famous scenes of the latest US news.
You may be familiar with the Tiger Woods clip from before?
Here is the latest on Lindsay Lohan's recent experience.
The Taiwainese talent of 3d imaging is so strong that they started reenacting famous scenes of the latest US news.
You may be familiar with the Tiger Woods clip from before?
Here is the latest on Lindsay Lohan's recent experience.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
K-Town Jersey Shore in Los Angeles
As the second season of Jersey Shore kicks off on MTV, somebody out there (Tyrese), thought it would be a good idea to shoot a similar version but about Koreatown in Los Angeles.
From my own experiences and stories about K-town in LA,this sort of sounds accurate.
Would I actually watch this? Probably not. Will it even get picked up by any channel out there? Probably not - a show about Koreatown is not going to garner enough broad appeal.
But hey - you decide!
From my own experiences and stories about K-town in LA,this sort of sounds accurate.
Would I actually watch this? Probably not. Will it even get picked up by any channel out there? Probably not - a show about Koreatown is not going to garner enough broad appeal.
But hey - you decide!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Drake, Jay-Z, live at OVO Festival in Toronto
Drake, who's hometown is Toronto, brought a bunch of stars to his festival, including Jay-Z, for a rendition of Run This Town.
Regulate - Warren G, a Synopsis
This is from Wikipedia - a Synopsis of Warren G's 1990's hit, "Regulate" featuring Nate Dogg.
On a cool, clear night (typical to Southern California) Warren G travels through his neighborhood, searching for women with whom he might initiate sexual intercourse. He has chosen to engage in this pursuit alone.
Nate Dogg, having just arrived in Long Beach, seeks Warren. On his way to find Warren, Nate passes a car full of women who are excited to see him. Regardless, he insists to the women that there is no cause for excitement.
Warren makes a left turn at 21st Street and Lewis Ave, in the East Hill/Salt Lake neighborhood[6], where he sees a group of young men enjoying a game of dice together. He parks his car and greets them. He is excited to find people to play with, but to his chagrin, he discovers they intend to relieve him of his material possessions. Once the hopeful robbers reveal their firearms, Warren realizes he is in a less than favorable predicament.
Meanwhile, Nate passes the women, as they are low on his list of priorities. His primary concern is locating Warren. After curtly casting away the strumpets (whose interest in Nate was such that they crashed their automobile), he serendipitously stumbles upon his friend, Warren G, being held up by the young miscreants.
Warren, unaware that Nate is surreptitiously observing the scene unfold, is in disbelief that he's being robbed. The perpetrators have taken jewelry and a name brand designer watch from Warren, who is so incredulous that he asks what else the robbers intend to steal. This is most likely a rhetorical question.
Observing these unfortunate proceedings, Nate realizes that he may have to use his firearm to deliver his friend from harm.
The tension crescendos as the robbers point their guns to Warren's head. Warren senses the gravity of his situation. He cannot believe the events unfolding could happen in his own neighborhood. As he imagines himself in a fantastical escape, he catches a glimpse of his friend, Nate.
Nate has seventeen cartridges to expend (sixteen residing in the pistol's magazine, with a solitary round placed in the chamber and ready to be fired) on the group of robbers, and he uses many of them. Afterward, he generously shares the credit for neutralizing the situation with Warren, though it is clear that Nate did all of the difficult work. Putting congratulations aside, Nate quickly reminds himself that he has committed multiple homicides to save Warren before letting his friend know that there are females nearby if he wishes to fornicate with them.
Warren recalls that it was the promise of copulation that coaxed him away from his previous activities, and is thankful that Nate knows a way to satisfy these urges.
Nate quickly finds the women who earlier crashed their car on Nate's account. He remarks to one that he is fond of her physical appeal. The woman, impressed by Nate's singing ability, asks that he and Warren allow her and her friends to share transportation.
Soon, both friends are driving with automobiles full of women to the East Side Motel, presumably to consummate their flirtation in an orgy.
The third verse is more expository, with Warren and Nate explaining their G Funk musical style. Nate displays his bravado by claiming that individuals with equivalent knowledge could not even attempt to approach his level of lyrical mastery.
There follows a brief discussion of the genre's musicological features, with special care taken to point out that in said milieu the rhythm is not in fact the rhythm, as one might assume, but actually the bass. Similarly the bass serves a purpose closer to that which the treble would in more traditional musical forms. Nate goes on to note that if any third party smokes as he does, they would find themselves in a state of intoxication daily (from Nate's other works, it can be inferred that the substance referenced is marijuana).
Nate concludes his delineation of the night by issuing a vague threat to "busters," suggesting that he and Warren will further "regulate" any potential incidents in the future (presumably by engaging their enemies with small arms fire).
On a cool, clear night (typical to Southern California) Warren G travels through his neighborhood, searching for women with whom he might initiate sexual intercourse. He has chosen to engage in this pursuit alone.
Nate Dogg, having just arrived in Long Beach, seeks Warren. On his way to find Warren, Nate passes a car full of women who are excited to see him. Regardless, he insists to the women that there is no cause for excitement.
Warren makes a left turn at 21st Street and Lewis Ave, in the East Hill/Salt Lake neighborhood[6], where he sees a group of young men enjoying a game of dice together. He parks his car and greets them. He is excited to find people to play with, but to his chagrin, he discovers they intend to relieve him of his material possessions. Once the hopeful robbers reveal their firearms, Warren realizes he is in a less than favorable predicament.
Meanwhile, Nate passes the women, as they are low on his list of priorities. His primary concern is locating Warren. After curtly casting away the strumpets (whose interest in Nate was such that they crashed their automobile), he serendipitously stumbles upon his friend, Warren G, being held up by the young miscreants.
Warren, unaware that Nate is surreptitiously observing the scene unfold, is in disbelief that he's being robbed. The perpetrators have taken jewelry and a name brand designer watch from Warren, who is so incredulous that he asks what else the robbers intend to steal. This is most likely a rhetorical question.
Observing these unfortunate proceedings, Nate realizes that he may have to use his firearm to deliver his friend from harm.
The tension crescendos as the robbers point their guns to Warren's head. Warren senses the gravity of his situation. He cannot believe the events unfolding could happen in his own neighborhood. As he imagines himself in a fantastical escape, he catches a glimpse of his friend, Nate.
Nate has seventeen cartridges to expend (sixteen residing in the pistol's magazine, with a solitary round placed in the chamber and ready to be fired) on the group of robbers, and he uses many of them. Afterward, he generously shares the credit for neutralizing the situation with Warren, though it is clear that Nate did all of the difficult work. Putting congratulations aside, Nate quickly reminds himself that he has committed multiple homicides to save Warren before letting his friend know that there are females nearby if he wishes to fornicate with them.
Warren recalls that it was the promise of copulation that coaxed him away from his previous activities, and is thankful that Nate knows a way to satisfy these urges.
Nate quickly finds the women who earlier crashed their car on Nate's account. He remarks to one that he is fond of her physical appeal. The woman, impressed by Nate's singing ability, asks that he and Warren allow her and her friends to share transportation.
Soon, both friends are driving with automobiles full of women to the East Side Motel, presumably to consummate their flirtation in an orgy.
The third verse is more expository, with Warren and Nate explaining their G Funk musical style. Nate displays his bravado by claiming that individuals with equivalent knowledge could not even attempt to approach his level of lyrical mastery.
There follows a brief discussion of the genre's musicological features, with special care taken to point out that in said milieu the rhythm is not in fact the rhythm, as one might assume, but actually the bass. Similarly the bass serves a purpose closer to that which the treble would in more traditional musical forms. Nate goes on to note that if any third party smokes as he does, they would find themselves in a state of intoxication daily (from Nate's other works, it can be inferred that the substance referenced is marijuana).
Nate concludes his delineation of the night by issuing a vague threat to "busters," suggesting that he and Warren will further "regulate" any potential incidents in the future (presumably by engaging their enemies with small arms fire).
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Chicago dares LeBron James to join them as a Chicago Bull
I saw this photo and was impressed with the direct Chicago approach in their pursuit of getting LeBron James during this season's mega free agency offseason.
We all know that the biggest problem of getting any superstar to commit to the Chicago Bulls is living up to the legacy of the one and only Michael Jordan.
Well, instead of hoping that LeBron James would ignore this glaringly obvious stumbling block of joining a very attractive, young, talented Chicago Bulls Core of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, the Leo Burnett Ad Agency came up with this mysterious package that they sent to LeBron's home.
While I personally think money talks and that LeBron will either stay in Cleveland or go to New York (he can pick up many more endorsements as a NY Knick), this is a valient try by my beloved city of Chicago.
And how SUHWEEET are those 1985 Air Jordan Is from back in the day?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
iAd Mobile Advertising Demo by Steve Jobs
I watched this video and was blown away at how cool the iAd platform could really be for advertisers within apps.
I was especially taken by the sample Air Jordan ad.
This video is of Apple CEO Steve Jobs taking reporters through the new platform.
I was especially taken by the sample Air Jordan ad.
This video is of Apple CEO Steve Jobs taking reporters through the new platform.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Beso - Great restaurant in LA / Vegas, and now a reality show
According to a press release, VH1 is developing a reality series around Eva Longoria-Parker's restaurant Beso.
As I have been to the LA location twice and also the one in Vegas, I can attest to the fact that it is really good creative Mexican food. Now, I know the snobbery around Mexican food is high for those in Southern Cali, but as someone who is not from the area, I give it high ratings.
You might be surprised to find that the food at the bar (in LA) is even better than at the dining room tables!
Press Release:
VH1 is working on a new reality series about the staff of the restaurant Beso, owned by actress Eva Longoria-Parker (ABC's Desperate Housewives). Longoria-Parker's Beso has two locations, one in Hollywood and the other in Las Vegas and at this time it is not determined which location will be featured. Longoria-Parker will not star in the reality show.
As I have been to the LA location twice and also the one in Vegas, I can attest to the fact that it is really good creative Mexican food. Now, I know the snobbery around Mexican food is high for those in Southern Cali, but as someone who is not from the area, I give it high ratings.
You might be surprised to find that the food at the bar (in LA) is even better than at the dining room tables!
Press Release:
VH1 is working on a new reality series about the staff of the restaurant Beso, owned by actress Eva Longoria-Parker (ABC's Desperate Housewives). Longoria-Parker's Beso has two locations, one in Hollywood and the other in Las Vegas and at this time it is not determined which location will be featured. Longoria-Parker will not star in the reality show.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Italian Diving School
We all know how badly the Italians dive in football. Well here's how they get so good at it!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
South Korea goes through! US next?
It was an unbelieavable match with both Nigeria and South Korea missing on some amazing chances.
In the end, South Korea advances to the Round of 16, as Argentina stepped up and soundly defeated Greece. Park Chu Young for Korea finally got on the score sheet from a free kick that he bent around the wall of Nigeria.
As for tomorrow's match, I predict US and England to advance.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Jeff Zucker to get paid to leave NBC / Comcast
I am always in shock when people who are forced out get paid a ton of money.
Can I please somehow get that gig?
After leading NBC down to 4th place and completely fumbling the Conan O'Brien transition, Jeff Zucker is going to get a major payout to leave Comcast/NBC.
Press Release
"NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is working on a deal to leave the network a few months after Comcast takes a controlling share of the company, according to the NYPost. The size of his golden parachute will be in the range of $30 to $40 million according the paper, citing "sources." NBCU extended Mr. Zucker's contract earlier this year through 2013."
Can I please somehow get that gig?
After leading NBC down to 4th place and completely fumbling the Conan O'Brien transition, Jeff Zucker is going to get a major payout to leave Comcast/NBC.
Press Release
"NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is working on a deal to leave the network a few months after Comcast takes a controlling share of the company, according to the NYPost. The size of his golden parachute will be in the range of $30 to $40 million according the paper, citing "sources." NBCU extended Mr. Zucker's contract earlier this year through 2013."
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
James Franco in General Hospital
I think James Franco is hilarious. Especially because he is reviving his role on General Hospital.
Press release: "Actor James Franco rejoins ABC's General Hospital beginning June 30 as the daytime soap's summer storyline kicks off.
Franco will also appear this summer in the movie Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts and just completed production on the film 127 Hours with former General Hospital actress Amber Tamblyn. "
Press release: "Actor James Franco rejoins ABC's General Hospital beginning June 30 as the daytime soap's summer storyline kicks off.
Franco will also appear this summer in the movie Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts and just completed production on the film 127 Hours with former General Hospital actress Amber Tamblyn. "
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Missed free throws and missed calls end of Bulls season
Last night's 96-94 Bulls loss to the Cavs was one of the most exciting and yet frustrating games to watch for me personally.
Missed free throws eventually doomed the Bulls and the number of questionable calls on the refs were unusually high (one-sided against the Bulls).
First, the missed free throws. I zoom into the waning seconds of the 1st quarter, where Luol Deng has 3 free throws as he was just fouled attemting a 3-pointer (gasp!). He made 2-of-3. If he had made 3-of-3, the Bulls and Cavs would be tied going into the 2nd quarter. Did you know that whoever was leading the 1st quarter won the game in this series? That is why I was really hoping Luol would calmly sink those 3 FTs. Instead he choked on one and immediately I thought to myself, "That is going to come back and haunt us."
Down the stretch, Taj Gibson really choked on the line, but in all fairness, so did Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng. This is strange, given the fact that the Bulls shoot a very admirable FT Percentage as a team. I guess it was pressure time and they could not deliver.
Secondly, the missed calls. I was shocked at how Brad Miller came in and got quickly called for 2 fouls for simply defending Shaq. Then Joakim Noah defended Shaq and got called for another foul. That is 3 fouls in 1 minute all on our big guys defending Shaq. I really think this needs to be reviewed by the League Office in terms of rules and calling fouls.
The other big miss was the no-call on Shaq for fouling Derrick Rose. That would have put Shaq out of the game earlier, as he had another foul on Rose where Rose hung in the air and converted what should have been an "And 1" situation. Instead they waved off the basket, Bulls did not convert, and the Cavs ripped off a 6-0 run from there.
Hats off to Vinny Del Negro aka Dead Man Walking, for being the consummate professional and getting his overmatched team to compete hard in Game 5. Best of luck in the league somewhere else next year (maybe Nets?).
One great thing about this series is how the Bulls have identified THE 2 core players to build around moving forward. Now it's time to go buy some talent!
Here are the Dr.'s top 5 REALISTIC choices for this summer's Free Agent class:
1. Joe Johnson - The All-Star scoring machine from the Dirty South can create his own shot, HIT A THREE POINTER, and can make free throws. A pure shooting guard with size. If the Bulls do not sign Joe Johnson, John Paxson should just retire as GM.
2. Chris Bosh - Chris can play center moving Joakim to the 4 position. His post moves are unstoppable and he alters many shots in the paint. Also a solid FT shooter and fun personality. And let's face it, he really wants to get out of Canada.
3. Carlos Boozer - If the Bulls can sign Boozer, they would again sign a solid post player and rebound machine. Noah would stay at the 5, but can you imagine this combo of Noah and Boozer as you drive to the hoop? Also, Boozer gives Rose an option to dump into or also play pick-and-roll basketball. Boozer may also gel well as he joins fellow Dukie, Luol Deng, in the locker room.
4. Dwayne Wade - The Chicago native has hinted that his heart is in Chicago but he loves Miami and who could blame him? But his frustrations in Miami may have finally bubbled over as the Heat lose to the Celtics in Game 5 this year. The slow development of Michael Beasley no doubt has him scratching his head as to whether he will ever win another ring with the current team. The Bulls need this All-Star's scoring touch and ability to get to the charity stripe. His game would complement Rose's immensely.
5. David Lee - The All-Star Power Forward would be a great addition to the Bulls as he has proven he can consistenly rebound and play pick-and-roll basketball with Duhon (or the PG flavor of the month) in New York. Lee + Noah again makes the Bulls formidable from a defensive standpoint and opponents must respect his jump-shot, unlike Noah's. He also is a great passer and has great court vision. He also would enjoy teaming up with fellow Gator, Joakim Noah.
As for D. Rose - please work on your 3-pointer all summer. RX: 100 made 3-pointer shots a day. Make defenses pay for backing off of you at the perimeter. Also, continue to build on your improved defense. By following this prescription, the Dr. believes you will be unstoppable next year, hopefully with a new Free Agent addition to the team!
Missed free throws eventually doomed the Bulls and the number of questionable calls on the refs were unusually high (one-sided against the Bulls).
First, the missed free throws. I zoom into the waning seconds of the 1st quarter, where Luol Deng has 3 free throws as he was just fouled attemting a 3-pointer (gasp!). He made 2-of-3. If he had made 3-of-3, the Bulls and Cavs would be tied going into the 2nd quarter. Did you know that whoever was leading the 1st quarter won the game in this series? That is why I was really hoping Luol would calmly sink those 3 FTs. Instead he choked on one and immediately I thought to myself, "That is going to come back and haunt us."
Down the stretch, Taj Gibson really choked on the line, but in all fairness, so did Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng. This is strange, given the fact that the Bulls shoot a very admirable FT Percentage as a team. I guess it was pressure time and they could not deliver.
Secondly, the missed calls. I was shocked at how Brad Miller came in and got quickly called for 2 fouls for simply defending Shaq. Then Joakim Noah defended Shaq and got called for another foul. That is 3 fouls in 1 minute all on our big guys defending Shaq. I really think this needs to be reviewed by the League Office in terms of rules and calling fouls.
The other big miss was the no-call on Shaq for fouling Derrick Rose. That would have put Shaq out of the game earlier, as he had another foul on Rose where Rose hung in the air and converted what should have been an "And 1" situation. Instead they waved off the basket, Bulls did not convert, and the Cavs ripped off a 6-0 run from there.
Hats off to Vinny Del Negro aka Dead Man Walking, for being the consummate professional and getting his overmatched team to compete hard in Game 5. Best of luck in the league somewhere else next year (maybe Nets?).
One great thing about this series is how the Bulls have identified THE 2 core players to build around moving forward. Now it's time to go buy some talent!
Here are the Dr.'s top 5 REALISTIC choices for this summer's Free Agent class:
1. Joe Johnson - The All-Star scoring machine from the Dirty South can create his own shot, HIT A THREE POINTER, and can make free throws. A pure shooting guard with size. If the Bulls do not sign Joe Johnson, John Paxson should just retire as GM.
2. Chris Bosh - Chris can play center moving Joakim to the 4 position. His post moves are unstoppable and he alters many shots in the paint. Also a solid FT shooter and fun personality. And let's face it, he really wants to get out of Canada.
3. Carlos Boozer - If the Bulls can sign Boozer, they would again sign a solid post player and rebound machine. Noah would stay at the 5, but can you imagine this combo of Noah and Boozer as you drive to the hoop? Also, Boozer gives Rose an option to dump into or also play pick-and-roll basketball. Boozer may also gel well as he joins fellow Dukie, Luol Deng, in the locker room.
4. Dwayne Wade - The Chicago native has hinted that his heart is in Chicago but he loves Miami and who could blame him? But his frustrations in Miami may have finally bubbled over as the Heat lose to the Celtics in Game 5 this year. The slow development of Michael Beasley no doubt has him scratching his head as to whether he will ever win another ring with the current team. The Bulls need this All-Star's scoring touch and ability to get to the charity stripe. His game would complement Rose's immensely.
5. David Lee - The All-Star Power Forward would be a great addition to the Bulls as he has proven he can consistenly rebound and play pick-and-roll basketball with Duhon (or the PG flavor of the month) in New York. Lee + Noah again makes the Bulls formidable from a defensive standpoint and opponents must respect his jump-shot, unlike Noah's. He also is a great passer and has great court vision. He also would enjoy teaming up with fellow Gator, Joakim Noah.
As for D. Rose - please work on your 3-pointer all summer. RX: 100 made 3-pointer shots a day. Make defenses pay for backing off of you at the perimeter. Also, continue to build on your improved defense. By following this prescription, the Dr. believes you will be unstoppable next year, hopefully with a new Free Agent addition to the team!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Lebron messes around and gets a triple-double, Bulls on the brink of elimination
LeBron James sent a stern message to any future opponents standing in his way of an NBA championship this year. He can defeat you single-handedly.
It is clear that the Bulls' 2-point win in Game 3 was really the Cavs not being interested in winning 3 games in a row while clanking a bunch of free-throws from the charity stripe.
With his whole arsenal on display, LeBron dropped an effortless triple-double on the hapless Bulls, who committed a dumbfounding 12 turnovers. And when I mean turnovers, I mean people throwing the ball straight into the first row without a player in sight.
The #1 problem again seemed to be the play of Brad Miller. His super-slow drives to the lane are almost comical, as the defender, guaranteed to be not only quicker but also younger, stuffs his meek attempt at scoring 2.
Joakim Noah was a monster, but his 20-20 game felt really empty as the air just went out of the United Center by halftime.
My fellow Bulls fan, Munkhi, noted that Vinny Del Negro did a poor job in not stopping the momentum that the Cavs built during the 2nd quarter. Instead he went Phil Jackson-style and tried to let the overmatched Bulls “play through” the difficult period. What he should have done was called some timeouts to regroup his young, reeling team, and maybe insert some people who can score.
Now let’s be clear, nothing Vinny would have done could have stopped the avalanche of the Cavs scoring, led by LeBron. So why not get offensive? Why not put a bunch of slashers and scorers on the floor? By inserting James Johnson who picked up a foul-per-minute, it was clear he still thought he could somehow STOP Lebron instead of keeping pace with him. And if you are going to foul someone, REALLY FOUL someone (see point 5 later).
With Game 5 looming around the corner, The Dr. has come up with a few pointers for Vinny and the gang.
1. Get production from your bench (SG position) – When Kirk doesn’t get going the Bulls get in trouble…fast. Don’t be shy of yanking Kirk and RUNNING PLAYS for Flip Murray. If he can’t get it going, throw in Pargo to play with Derrick Rose. He can shoot three-pointers. The Cavs made 3x the number of three-pointers as the Bulls.
2. Stop Antawn Jamison – you know you can’t stop LeBron. But you can stop Jamison. He is a crafty veteran with a variety of “YMCA”-gym rat moves and his 3-point plays were destroying the Bulls. If you foul-him, wrap him up every time. Consider even doubling him. He is a major difference-maker
3. Do not play Brad Miller – Play more of Hakim Warrick, Taj Gibson, Chris Richard. These guys are young, quick, long, and can do all the dirty work that Brad can. And by the way, Brad cannot hit the 3-pointer consistently.
4. Light a fire into Luol Deng – Deng started to settle for comfortable fade-away jumpers again instead of driving into the lane. Even if you get blocked every time, it can help get the Cavs into foul trouble.
5. Attack LeBron James – do you remember the Jordan Rules? The Detroit Pistons aka the Bad Boys, knew how to stop the best player on the planet. Everytime MJ drove the lane, he got fouled HARD. Hammered. Thrown to the ground. Flagarant Fouls everytime. And this was to teach him a lesson - If you drive the lane, you are going to get rocked. They even extended this to Scottie Pippen. And guess what - it worked (for a couple years)! This strategy should be employeed by James Johnson and anyone else you don’t give a crap about in terms of staying on the floor. Get out there and try to intimidate LeBron. I’m not saying injure him, but lay down some good hard fouls to remind him that the Bulls are not going to go down without a fight. Maybe even literally.
It is clear that the Bulls' 2-point win in Game 3 was really the Cavs not being interested in winning 3 games in a row while clanking a bunch of free-throws from the charity stripe.
With his whole arsenal on display, LeBron dropped an effortless triple-double on the hapless Bulls, who committed a dumbfounding 12 turnovers. And when I mean turnovers, I mean people throwing the ball straight into the first row without a player in sight.
The #1 problem again seemed to be the play of Brad Miller. His super-slow drives to the lane are almost comical, as the defender, guaranteed to be not only quicker but also younger, stuffs his meek attempt at scoring 2.
Joakim Noah was a monster, but his 20-20 game felt really empty as the air just went out of the United Center by halftime.
My fellow Bulls fan, Munkhi, noted that Vinny Del Negro did a poor job in not stopping the momentum that the Cavs built during the 2nd quarter. Instead he went Phil Jackson-style and tried to let the overmatched Bulls “play through” the difficult period. What he should have done was called some timeouts to regroup his young, reeling team, and maybe insert some people who can score.
Now let’s be clear, nothing Vinny would have done could have stopped the avalanche of the Cavs scoring, led by LeBron. So why not get offensive? Why not put a bunch of slashers and scorers on the floor? By inserting James Johnson who picked up a foul-per-minute, it was clear he still thought he could somehow STOP Lebron instead of keeping pace with him. And if you are going to foul someone, REALLY FOUL someone (see point 5 later).
With Game 5 looming around the corner, The Dr. has come up with a few pointers for Vinny and the gang.
1. Get production from your bench (SG position) – When Kirk doesn’t get going the Bulls get in trouble…fast. Don’t be shy of yanking Kirk and RUNNING PLAYS for Flip Murray. If he can’t get it going, throw in Pargo to play with Derrick Rose. He can shoot three-pointers. The Cavs made 3x the number of three-pointers as the Bulls.
2. Stop Antawn Jamison – you know you can’t stop LeBron. But you can stop Jamison. He is a crafty veteran with a variety of “YMCA”-gym rat moves and his 3-point plays were destroying the Bulls. If you foul-him, wrap him up every time. Consider even doubling him. He is a major difference-maker
3. Do not play Brad Miller – Play more of Hakim Warrick, Taj Gibson, Chris Richard. These guys are young, quick, long, and can do all the dirty work that Brad can. And by the way, Brad cannot hit the 3-pointer consistently.
4. Light a fire into Luol Deng – Deng started to settle for comfortable fade-away jumpers again instead of driving into the lane. Even if you get blocked every time, it can help get the Cavs into foul trouble.
5. Attack LeBron James – do you remember the Jordan Rules? The Detroit Pistons aka the Bad Boys, knew how to stop the best player on the planet. Everytime MJ drove the lane, he got fouled HARD. Hammered. Thrown to the ground. Flagarant Fouls everytime. And this was to teach him a lesson - If you drive the lane, you are going to get rocked. They even extended this to Scottie Pippen. And guess what - it worked (for a couple years)! This strategy should be employeed by James Johnson and anyone else you don’t give a crap about in terms of staying on the floor. Get out there and try to intimidate LeBron. I’m not saying injure him, but lay down some good hard fouls to remind him that the Bulls are not going to go down without a fight. Maybe even literally.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
LeBron proves to be too much, Bulls lose Game 2
I hate to be the one to say “I told you so” but when Vinny Del Negro substituted Brad Miller for Taj Gibson early in the first quarter, Antawn Jamison went off for 5 straight points and left Miller gasping for breath.
It didn’t really matter in the end, as LeBron James proved to be completely unstoppable. He dropped 40 points on the Bulls and even winked at the Bulls bench after a 3-pointer over the recently vilified Joakim Noah. Last night was LeBron’s night and there was nobody that could stop him. Well at least, nobody on the Bulls bench. Especially rookie James Johnson (can you say FACIAL? That dunk was so sick).
Looking for some silver linings in the game however brings us to Flip Murray. As I mentioned in my last article, Flip Murray is instant offense and the Bulls needed him badly last night. With Kirk Hinrich struggling with his shot (and TNT analyst Reggie Miller astounded at how off his timing was), Flip came to save the day. His ability to consistently drive and hit the 3-pointer makes it a no-brainer to play him consistent minutes in Game 3.
Derrick Rose did his usual thing scoring 23 points, and what was more impressive was he limited his turnovers to only 1. Luol Deng was consistent and even drove coast-to-coast and dunked on the Cavs. Love the aggressive nature. Stop settling for jumpers! You can’t hit them consistently!
Joakim Noah had a playoff career-high 25 points while grabbing 13 rebounds and taking the constant punishment of Shaquille O’Neals high-flying elbows. Can a ref please call him on an offensive foul for that play? I love that Noah has gotten into the crowd and even though his quotes are locker room material for the Cavs, he has some more room to grow in the “Most Hated Athlete” role. (See Dennis Rodman getting into Karl Malone’s head in 1997-1999 seasons).
But who really beat the Bulls yesterday? The obvious answer is to name LeBron James and certainly going 40-8-8 is tough to stop. But Jamario Moon proved to be the guy that drove the nail into the coffin, with his timely 3-pointers. It reminded me of Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers, or to take it back, Steve Kerr of the 90s Bulls. Michael Jordan drives, kicks out to a wide open Kerr…Ka-Boom (shout out to Neil Funk)! Game over.
“He was probably the main reason we won,” said James.
For Game 3, The Dr. has come up with a few remedies to finally get the Bulls their first postseason win of 2010:
1. Do not play Brad Miller – Miller has length sure, but his jump shot has proven inconsistent and he cannot keep up with the likes of Jamison, Varajeao, or Moon. He should retire immediately.
2. Do play Hakim Warrick – He has played LeBron very well this year and his length really does bother LeBron.
3. Bring 3-pointers back to the game – Flip Murray wasn’t afraid to shoot them. And it helped. How about some minutes to Pargo?
4. Keep driving the ball, get to the line, get LeBron into foul trouble – The most frustrating thing about watching the Bulls is to see them make 2 passes and then have someone shoot a jumper. And more often than not, they miss. Having LeBron off the court is the best thing to happen to the Bulls.
For the offseason, The Dr. recommends that Derrick Rose become a lethal 3-point shooter. They are giving him that shot ALL NIGHT. Take it...next year.
It seems that Rose is ready though for Game 3.
"My confidence isn't going anywhere," Rose said. "If anything, it's making me want to play even harder to beat them. At the United Center, it's going to be time to ball."
If that doesn't get you pumped for Game 3, I don't know what will.
It didn’t really matter in the end, as LeBron James proved to be completely unstoppable. He dropped 40 points on the Bulls and even winked at the Bulls bench after a 3-pointer over the recently vilified Joakim Noah. Last night was LeBron’s night and there was nobody that could stop him. Well at least, nobody on the Bulls bench. Especially rookie James Johnson (can you say FACIAL? That dunk was so sick).
Looking for some silver linings in the game however brings us to Flip Murray. As I mentioned in my last article, Flip Murray is instant offense and the Bulls needed him badly last night. With Kirk Hinrich struggling with his shot (and TNT analyst Reggie Miller astounded at how off his timing was), Flip came to save the day. His ability to consistently drive and hit the 3-pointer makes it a no-brainer to play him consistent minutes in Game 3.
Derrick Rose did his usual thing scoring 23 points, and what was more impressive was he limited his turnovers to only 1. Luol Deng was consistent and even drove coast-to-coast and dunked on the Cavs. Love the aggressive nature. Stop settling for jumpers! You can’t hit them consistently!
Joakim Noah had a playoff career-high 25 points while grabbing 13 rebounds and taking the constant punishment of Shaquille O’Neals high-flying elbows. Can a ref please call him on an offensive foul for that play? I love that Noah has gotten into the crowd and even though his quotes are locker room material for the Cavs, he has some more room to grow in the “Most Hated Athlete” role. (See Dennis Rodman getting into Karl Malone’s head in 1997-1999 seasons).
But who really beat the Bulls yesterday? The obvious answer is to name LeBron James and certainly going 40-8-8 is tough to stop. But Jamario Moon proved to be the guy that drove the nail into the coffin, with his timely 3-pointers. It reminded me of Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers, or to take it back, Steve Kerr of the 90s Bulls. Michael Jordan drives, kicks out to a wide open Kerr…Ka-Boom (shout out to Neil Funk)! Game over.
“He was probably the main reason we won,” said James.
For Game 3, The Dr. has come up with a few remedies to finally get the Bulls their first postseason win of 2010:
1. Do not play Brad Miller – Miller has length sure, but his jump shot has proven inconsistent and he cannot keep up with the likes of Jamison, Varajeao, or Moon. He should retire immediately.
2. Do play Hakim Warrick – He has played LeBron very well this year and his length really does bother LeBron.
3. Bring 3-pointers back to the game – Flip Murray wasn’t afraid to shoot them. And it helped. How about some minutes to Pargo?
4. Keep driving the ball, get to the line, get LeBron into foul trouble – The most frustrating thing about watching the Bulls is to see them make 2 passes and then have someone shoot a jumper. And more often than not, they miss. Having LeBron off the court is the best thing to happen to the Bulls.
For the offseason, The Dr. recommends that Derrick Rose become a lethal 3-point shooter. They are giving him that shot ALL NIGHT. Take it...next year.
It seems that Rose is ready though for Game 3.
"My confidence isn't going anywhere," Rose said. "If anything, it's making me want to play even harder to beat them. At the United Center, it's going to be time to ball."
If that doesn't get you pumped for Game 3, I don't know what will.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Bulls drop Game 1 to Cleveland Caveliers, advice from Dr. Suhweeet
Anyone remember the epic Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Caveliers first round series back in the late 80s with Michael Jordan man-handling Brad Daugherty and Mark Price?
Back then, Jordan was a one-man wrecking show with a limited back-up cast. He didn't fare too well and it took him many years to get to his first championship.
Today, LeBron James is a one-man wrecking show but not in the same way. He has learned from Michael's mistakes (MJ thought he must take 25+ shots per game to win the game) and led his team in assists with 8.2 per game throughout the regular season. It's like he skipped that step and became the Michael Jordan of the championship Bulls.
The Bulls reaction is that Derrick Rose is now trying to be Michael Jordan. Put the team on your back, try to claw back single-handedly. Derrick Rose took over 25 shots yesterday to an impressive double-double and near triple-double...but the game was never that close.
Jordan's Bulls earned a championship once he learned to trust his teammates and his teammates DELIVERED. For Rose, he could pass the ball all he wants, but the inconsistency of a jump-shot happy team will always lead him to driving the ball for a higher percentage shot. Not to mention, there is no 3-point shooter on the Bulls (they only connected on 1 yesterday).
The glaring hole that needs to be addressed in the off-season is a solid 2-Guard (Joe Johnson, Dwayne Wade), or a solid post-threat (Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer) that defenses will respect.
In the short term, Dr. Suhweeet (yours truly) recommends the following to Vinny Del Negro and The Bulls:
1. Do not play Brad Miller and Joakim Noah together. Neither can cover Antawn Jamison and he lit them up quick when Noah was covering him.
2. DO pass the ball to Taj Gibson. He consistently makes his jumper, much like All-Star David Lee of the Knicks. This stretches the defense and will allow Rose to easily drive to the hole if he wants.
3. Get Kirk Hinrich going early - With Kirk shy to shoot, defenses collapsed easily on the only scoring threat - Derrick Rose.
4. If Kirk doesn't get it going, play more of Flip Murray - Flip is a savvy veteran who can score in bunches. Something the Bulls desperately need.
With these recommendations, one can only hope to make it a closer series. But if Shaquille O'Neal, Lebron James, Mo Williams, and Antawn Jamison are clicking, this team will be very hard to stop. And not just for the Bulls.
-Dr. Suhweeet
Back then, Jordan was a one-man wrecking show with a limited back-up cast. He didn't fare too well and it took him many years to get to his first championship.
Today, LeBron James is a one-man wrecking show but not in the same way. He has learned from Michael's mistakes (MJ thought he must take 25+ shots per game to win the game) and led his team in assists with 8.2 per game throughout the regular season. It's like he skipped that step and became the Michael Jordan of the championship Bulls.
The Bulls reaction is that Derrick Rose is now trying to be Michael Jordan. Put the team on your back, try to claw back single-handedly. Derrick Rose took over 25 shots yesterday to an impressive double-double and near triple-double...but the game was never that close.
Jordan's Bulls earned a championship once he learned to trust his teammates and his teammates DELIVERED. For Rose, he could pass the ball all he wants, but the inconsistency of a jump-shot happy team will always lead him to driving the ball for a higher percentage shot. Not to mention, there is no 3-point shooter on the Bulls (they only connected on 1 yesterday).
The glaring hole that needs to be addressed in the off-season is a solid 2-Guard (Joe Johnson, Dwayne Wade), or a solid post-threat (Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer) that defenses will respect.
In the short term, Dr. Suhweeet (yours truly) recommends the following to Vinny Del Negro and The Bulls:
1. Do not play Brad Miller and Joakim Noah together. Neither can cover Antawn Jamison and he lit them up quick when Noah was covering him.
2. DO pass the ball to Taj Gibson. He consistently makes his jumper, much like All-Star David Lee of the Knicks. This stretches the defense and will allow Rose to easily drive to the hole if he wants.
3. Get Kirk Hinrich going early - With Kirk shy to shoot, defenses collapsed easily on the only scoring threat - Derrick Rose.
4. If Kirk doesn't get it going, play more of Flip Murray - Flip is a savvy veteran who can score in bunches. Something the Bulls desperately need.
With these recommendations, one can only hope to make it a closer series. But if Shaquille O'Neal, Lebron James, Mo Williams, and Antawn Jamison are clicking, this team will be very hard to stop. And not just for the Bulls.
-Dr. Suhweeet
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Jon Scheyer is a d-bag
Did you hear about this prank that Jon Scheyer, Duke Shooting Guard, did?
"After Duke edged Butler for the NCAA basketball title Monday, Jon Scheyer celebrated with friends and family from Northbrook.Scheyer played a prank on high school teammate Zach Kelly by tweeting Kelly's cell phone number to his more than 6,700 followers, who assumed it was Scheyer's number.
As of Wednesday, Kelly had received more than 2,000 text messages and several hundred calls. Scheyer's latest tweet begs his fans to stop texting and calling his friend."
Most Dukies are d-bags so this is actually expected.
"After Duke edged Butler for the NCAA basketball title Monday, Jon Scheyer celebrated with friends and family from Northbrook.Scheyer played a prank on high school teammate Zach Kelly by tweeting Kelly's cell phone number to his more than 6,700 followers, who assumed it was Scheyer's number.
As of Wednesday, Kelly had received more than 2,000 text messages and several hundred calls. Scheyer's latest tweet begs his fans to stop texting and calling his friend."
Most Dukies are d-bags so this is actually expected.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Casting Information on Jersey Shore!
MTV now casting for Jersey Shore!!!
They are looking for new roommates for the Summer.
Applicants must be at least 21 and appear to be younger than 30 years old.
Candidates must apply online and follow the directions found at http://www.jerseyshorecasting.com/
They are looking for new roommates for the Summer.
Applicants must be at least 21 and appear to be younger than 30 years old.
Candidates must apply online and follow the directions found at http://www.jerseyshorecasting.com/
Joseph was an architect?
From UnBeige today:
Architects might soon have some new bragging rights, with the release of a new book claiming that Jesus' father Joseph wasn't a carpenter at all, but was likely an architect. The Telegraph reports on the book, The Jesus Discovery, by the British writer Dr. Adam Bradford, who analyzed "the original Greek and Hebrew scriptures, as well as using human psychology to analyze the behavior towards Jesus as depicted in the Bible" and came to the conclusion that it would have been impossible for the forebearer of Christianity to have been able to travel and disseminate his thoughts as freely as he had without being the son of someone with some stature in the community. Bradford also says this explains that Joseph's career also seeped into his son's speeches as well:
...Dr Bradford re-examined Joseph's position as a carpenter. Again, he concluded there had been a mistranslation and that the Greek word 'tekton' -- which describes Joseph's work -- more accurately means master builder or architect.
Dr Bradford claims this would explain why Jesus, who would have been brought up in his father's trade, made so many references to building in his teachings.
Crucially, Dr Bradford says that it is Joseph's position as an architect that would have first Christ brought him into contact with the Temple authorities.
Architects might soon have some new bragging rights, with the release of a new book claiming that Jesus' father Joseph wasn't a carpenter at all, but was likely an architect. The Telegraph reports on the book, The Jesus Discovery, by the British writer Dr. Adam Bradford, who analyzed "the original Greek and Hebrew scriptures, as well as using human psychology to analyze the behavior towards Jesus as depicted in the Bible" and came to the conclusion that it would have been impossible for the forebearer of Christianity to have been able to travel and disseminate his thoughts as freely as he had without being the son of someone with some stature in the community. Bradford also says this explains that Joseph's career also seeped into his son's speeches as well:
...Dr Bradford re-examined Joseph's position as a carpenter. Again, he concluded there had been a mistranslation and that the Greek word 'tekton' -- which describes Joseph's work -- more accurately means master builder or architect.
Dr Bradford claims this would explain why Jesus, who would have been brought up in his father's trade, made so many references to building in his teachings.
Crucially, Dr Bradford says that it is Joseph's position as an architect that would have first Christ brought him into contact with the Temple authorities.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ji Sung Park's Game Winning Goal vs. Liverpool!
Ji Sung Park scores the game winner against Liverpool for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Pepsi World Cup Video
Pepsi (who is not an official sponsor of the World Cup) made a really cool commercial with a ton of football stars, including Frank Lampard (UK), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Theiry Henry (France), and Kaka (Brazil).
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Howard Stern responds to Gabourey Sidibe critics, rips Monique
Howard Stern went back on air to talk about Gabourey Sidibe and respond to all the critics. He says he loves "Precious" as a movie. Howard even takes some shots on ABC News and then rips Monique.
And the debate continues...
PART 2
And the debate continues...
PART 2
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Howard Stern vs. Gabourey Sidibe
Howard Stern made some pretty disparaging remarkes about Ms. Gabourey Sidibe earlier today on his show.
"Everyone is pretending she's a part of show business... and she's never gonna be in another movie... it's so sad... you just want to say to her, listen honey, now you got a little money in the bank, go get yourself thin."
But then he tries to turn this into something about wanting her to get healthy. Twisted man. Easy for a thin guy to rip on her. Cheap shots.
"Everyone is pretending she's a part of show business... and she's never gonna be in another movie... it's so sad... you just want to say to her, listen honey, now you got a little money in the bank, go get yourself thin."
But then he tries to turn this into something about wanting her to get healthy. Twisted man. Easy for a thin guy to rip on her. Cheap shots.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
R. Kelly is Illiterate
I can't believe that R. Kelly cannot read. I know. Shocking, for such a great song writer.
Here's an excerpt from an article:
"When I was trying to make it out here, I already knew, and I was stubborn about it," he said. "I don't even read really and I'm not afraid to say that. My cousins and brothers used to tease me 'you can't even read right. How you think you're going to come up?' The only reason I graduated from grammar school is because I had a great jump shot. I went to high school and [my teacher] told me 'you will one of the greatest writers of all time.' I believed. You [have to] believe it. You can't believe [anything] if you're hating. You can't achieve [anything] if you're hating."
Here's an excerpt from an article:
"When I was trying to make it out here, I already knew, and I was stubborn about it," he said. "I don't even read really and I'm not afraid to say that. My cousins and brothers used to tease me 'you can't even read right. How you think you're going to come up?' The only reason I graduated from grammar school is because I had a great jump shot. I went to high school and [my teacher] told me 'you will one of the greatest writers of all time.' I believed. You [have to] believe it. You can't believe [anything] if you're hating. You can't achieve [anything] if you're hating."
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Print companies take an ad out about themselves
I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of print companies taking out ads in their own papers to tell people who don't read those papers to start reading them. Yes, part of the spend will be on websites.
"Following a drop over 25% in ad revenue from print magazines last year, a group of prominent magazine publishers including Time Inc., Hearst, Conde Nast, Meredith and Wenner Media are launching a jointly-funded $90 million dollar ad campaign to help convince readers, advertisers and shareholders of the "power of print." The 7-month campaign, developed with Y&R New York, is expected to roll out with lush color spreads in the May issues of nearly 100 print magazines and web sites with taglines such as "We Surf the Internet. We Swim in Magazines" and "Will the Internet Kill Magazines? Did Instant Coffee Kill Coffee?""
"Following a drop over 25% in ad revenue from print magazines last year, a group of prominent magazine publishers including Time Inc., Hearst, Conde Nast, Meredith and Wenner Media are launching a jointly-funded $90 million dollar ad campaign to help convince readers, advertisers and shareholders of the "power of print." The 7-month campaign, developed with Y&R New York, is expected to roll out with lush color spreads in the May issues of nearly 100 print magazines and web sites with taglines such as "We Surf the Internet. We Swim in Magazines" and "Will the Internet Kill Magazines? Did Instant Coffee Kill Coffee?""
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Suhweeet Flashback Song: UB40 - Here I Am Baby
Starting up a new series called Suhweeet Flashback Song. Showing my age with this, but yes, I was alive and do remember these songs on the radio while I was a kid.
The first one is UB40's Here I Am Baby. Get out those DeJayz pants!
The first one is UB40's Here I Am Baby. Get out those DeJayz pants!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Kanye gets pissed, about being seated in Business Class
Kanye West was seen throwing a fit about being seated in Business Class on his way back from the Grammy's last weekend.
Kanye wants First Class baby! What the hell do you think this is, maaan?
One word of advice, Yeezy - chill out for 2010. You've made Taylor Swift a star by your actions already, for free. Don't dole out such freebies in 2010 too!
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/kanye-fit-over-business-class-seat/story-e6frf7jx-1225826564028
Tom Cruise set to star in Mission Impossible IV
I am a huge huge fan of the Mission Impossible series. I remember watching it growing up, so when it became a movie with Tom Cruise I was stoked. And it was great. Until the 2nd one. Which really sucked, even though John Woo was the director (had pigeons flying and everything).
They went for the emotional angle for MI III, hiring my homeboy JJ Abrams to direct. You know, of Alias fame. He had all those touchy-feely story lines and the villain was expertly played by Phillip Seymour-Hoffman.
JJ Abrams is BACK as director, and Tom Cruise has agreed to play Ethan Hawke for Mission Impossible IV, and yes, it is coming out of Paramount Studios, not Tom's ill-fated MGM Studios that he bought.
They went for the emotional angle for MI III, hiring my homeboy JJ Abrams to direct. You know, of Alias fame. He had all those touchy-feely story lines and the villain was expertly played by Phillip Seymour-Hoffman.
JJ Abrams is BACK as director, and Tom Cruise has agreed to play Ethan Hawke for Mission Impossible IV, and yes, it is coming out of Paramount Studios, not Tom's ill-fated MGM Studios that he bought.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Derrick Rose Alley-oop Dunk!
This was last night against the Hawks.
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls has at least a 40 inch vertical to go up, get this ball, control it, and then throw down with authority.
You go boy!
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls has at least a 40 inch vertical to go up, get this ball, control it, and then throw down with authority.
You go boy!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
NBC's Menu in Honor of Black History Month: Fried Chicken
Questlove of The Roots took this photo at the NBC cafeteria today.
Crazy. Laughing.
Crazy. Laughing.
Derrick Rose's Sick Dunk
Check out this clip (shout out to B) of Derrick Rose, reigning Rookie of the Year and now NBA All-Star, two handing a facial on Dragic of Phoenix.
The best is Stacey King's commentary on it.
People are just buzzing for a straight minute after it. Even a team member of the Phoenix Suns gets up off the bench because it is such a sick dunk.
Check out Amare Stoudemire's massive dunk on Candy Man, Michael Olowokandi and check out Stephon Marbury's face afterwards:
The best is Stacey King's commentary on it.
People are just buzzing for a straight minute after it. Even a team member of the Phoenix Suns gets up off the bench because it is such a sick dunk.
Check out Amare Stoudemire's massive dunk on Candy Man, Michael Olowokandi and check out Stephon Marbury's face afterwards:
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
JaMarcus Russell gets called out on his bling
Oakland Raiders' QB, Jamarcus Russell, gets called out by TNT announcers Kevin Harlan and Doug Collins, on spending too much time on his bling and not enough time in the film room.
Get those priorities straight, young'in!
Get those priorities straight, young'in!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Jay Leno's Interview on Oprah
If you caught a bit of Jay Leno's plea of PR correction on Oprah, then you caught him calling out Jimmy Kimmel's attack as a "sucker punch."
Well, of course, Jimmy won't take that sitting down!
Here's his reaction:
Well, of course, Jimmy won't take that sitting down!
Here's his reaction:
Dax Shepard - The new Mr. Kristen Bell?
Seriously, Dax Shepard must have some serious serious game.
The news is that he is now engaged to Kristen Bell, his co-star in the box office bomb, When in Rome.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-ap-us-people-kristen-bell,0,6227530.story
He has been previously linked to Kate Hudson and got his start on Punk'd in the 1st season.
Not sure what the voice of Gossip Girl, Miss Bell, was thinking on this one.
The news is that he is now engaged to Kristen Bell, his co-star in the box office bomb, When in Rome.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-ap-us-people-kristen-bell,0,6227530.story
He has been previously linked to Kate Hudson and got his start on Punk'd in the 1st season.
Not sure what the voice of Gossip Girl, Miss Bell, was thinking on this one.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Jersey Shore Reunion Recap and Free Dance Mix!
I had to make this fist-pumping dance mix in honor of the conclusion of The Jersey Shore last night.
Anyone who stayed up to watch the Reunion was rewarded with Sweetheart Sammi showing her true colors by running off stage before unseen footage of her and Mike "The Situation" buddying it up.
Needless to say, Ron-ron aka JuiceHead, was not pleased.
Was it me or do all of them look a little bit thicker and whiter?
Meanwhile, what is up with Angelina being there for this? She was only on the show for 2 episodes tops.
You could feel the tension between Sammi and J-Woww. Had no idea they had so much beef!
And psycho-girl tracking Pauly D down in Rhode Island has gots to chill.
Anyway, here is the link to the new mix. ENJOY and pump those fists!
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/12/22/1657410/FistPumpDos.mp3
Anyone who stayed up to watch the Reunion was rewarded with Sweetheart Sammi showing her true colors by running off stage before unseen footage of her and Mike "The Situation" buddying it up.
Needless to say, Ron-ron aka JuiceHead, was not pleased.
Was it me or do all of them look a little bit thicker and whiter?
Meanwhile, what is up with Angelina being there for this? She was only on the show for 2 episodes tops.
You could feel the tension between Sammi and J-Woww. Had no idea they had so much beef!
And psycho-girl tracking Pauly D down in Rhode Island has gots to chill.
Anyway, here is the link to the new mix. ENJOY and pump those fists!
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/12/22/1657410/FistPumpDos.mp3
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Suhweeet Sighting: David Blaine
I caught David Blaine performing a bunch of street card tricks to commuters on their way to work in Times Square.
His card tricks are pretty slick I have to admit. They are much better than his "concentration" challenges, such as balancing on a beam for hours or holding his breath under water to break records.
His card tricks are pretty slick I have to admit. They are much better than his "concentration" challenges, such as balancing on a beam for hours or holding his breath under water to break records.
Those just get annoying...and boring.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Mariah Carey's Drunk Acceptance Speech
Slurred speech and all, Mariah Carey accepts the Breakthrough Performance by an Actress at the Palm Springs International Festival recently.
Pretty amusing!
Pretty amusing!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Conan O'Brien resigns from The Tonight Show
Screw you NBC!!
Conan's resignation statement:
People of Earth:
In the last few days, I've been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a secondfeeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I've been getting paid to do what Ilove most and, in a world with real problems, I've been absurdly lucky.
That said, I've been suddenly put in a very public predicament and mybosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over The TonightShow in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meanteverything to me.
I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passedup far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literallyhundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into thefuture. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree ofratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lastingaudience at 11:30 is impossible without both.
But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months,with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in theirlong-established late night schedule.
Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 yearsthe Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news.
I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day toaccommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I considerto be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn't the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this moveI will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from DavidLetterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot.That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.
So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoyhosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it isfor me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievablyhard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of TheTonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is itsdestruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and theInternet a time slot doesn't matter. But with the Tonight Show, Ibelieve nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to setthe record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly haveno idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve thisquickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of,for a company that values our work.
Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair;it's always been that way.
Yours,Conan
Conan's resignation statement:
People of Earth:
In the last few days, I've been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a secondfeeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I've been getting paid to do what Ilove most and, in a world with real problems, I've been absurdly lucky.
That said, I've been suddenly put in a very public predicament and mybosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over The TonightShow in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meanteverything to me.
I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passedup far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literallyhundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into thefuture. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree ofratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lastingaudience at 11:30 is impossible without both.
But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months,with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in theirlong-established late night schedule.
Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 yearsthe Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news.
I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day toaccommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I considerto be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn't the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this moveI will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from DavidLetterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot.That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.
So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoyhosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it isfor me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievablyhard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of TheTonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is itsdestruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and theInternet a time slot doesn't matter. But with the Tonight Show, Ibelieve nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to setthe record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly haveno idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve thisquickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of,for a company that values our work.
Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair;it's always been that way.
Yours,Conan
Monday, January 11, 2010
Suhweeet Sighting: Jersey Shore!
UPDATED INTERVIEW BELOW
I just ran into Mike "The Situation" and Snooki from MTV's The Jersey Shore.
Awesome.
UPDATED:
I also asked them a few questions. Here is a rough transcript:
Q: How did you guys get cast for this show?
Snooki: I was on another show before this one. I was totally drunk for my audition because I was so nervous! I guess it worked out!
Q: Are you guys all friends on the show or do you guys have your own cliques?
The Situation: "Well, me and Snooks always text all the time. And Pauly D is upstairs and the three of us all hang out a lot."
Q: What about the other cast members?
The Situation: "Oh, you mean the 'extras??' HAHAHA! No, we're all friends man."
Q: Is there going to be another season of Jersey Shore?
The Situation: "Nobody knows, but right now the show is doing great. People love it. I was at the airport and I saw two dudes with "The Situation" T-shirts, not that I'm into that or anything, but it was cool to see. Then these other dudes came up to me and was like, 'Yooo, what's up Mike? You cool man? You want me to buy you some cigarettes or somethin'?' And I was like, "Nah, man, you don't have to do that for me. Thanks though."
I just ran into Mike "The Situation" and Snooki from MTV's The Jersey Shore.
Awesome.
UPDATED:
I also asked them a few questions. Here is a rough transcript:
Q: How did you guys get cast for this show?
Snooki: I was on another show before this one. I was totally drunk for my audition because I was so nervous! I guess it worked out!
Q: Are you guys all friends on the show or do you guys have your own cliques?
The Situation: "Well, me and Snooks always text all the time. And Pauly D is upstairs and the three of us all hang out a lot."
Q: What about the other cast members?
The Situation: "Oh, you mean the 'extras??' HAHAHA! No, we're all friends man."
Q: Is there going to be another season of Jersey Shore?
The Situation: "Nobody knows, but right now the show is doing great. People love it. I was at the airport and I saw two dudes with "The Situation" T-shirts, not that I'm into that or anything, but it was cool to see. Then these other dudes came up to me and was like, 'Yooo, what's up Mike? You cool man? You want me to buy you some cigarettes or somethin'?' And I was like, "Nah, man, you don't have to do that for me. Thanks though."
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Avatar fastest pirated movie of all time!
Can 3D technology battle movie piracy? One would think so since you must go to the cinema to view it in 3D. Yet if people just want to watch something for free they will.
NYTimes reports that Avatar has become the fastest-pirated movie, according to TorrentFreak.com, with illegal downloads of 500,000 in first TWO days of it's release and almost a million in jut the first week. Yet director James Cameron seems confident in the 3D draw stating, "You can pirate a 3D movie, but you can't pirate it in 3D."
NYTimes reports that Avatar has become the fastest-pirated movie, according to TorrentFreak.com, with illegal downloads of 500,000 in first TWO days of it's release and almost a million in jut the first week. Yet director James Cameron seems confident in the 3D draw stating, "You can pirate a 3D movie, but you can't pirate it in 3D."
iPhone blogging
I just downloaded this BlogLite App on my iPhone and I must say that if blogging is to keep up with facebook updating an tweeting, then this sort of app is definitely necessary!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Fist Pumping Mix from DJ Kenneth
I put this mix together for the club bangers and fist pumpers out there. Get down!!
(Fist pumping is a move made famous by MTV's "Jersey Shore" show. If you haven't checked it out, then I suggest you do, and then erase all memory of it in your brain before it deteroriates your intelligence.)
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/12/22/1657410/2010dance.mp3
(Fist pumping is a move made famous by MTV's "Jersey Shore" show. If you haven't checked it out, then I suggest you do, and then erase all memory of it in your brain before it deteroriates your intelligence.)
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/12/22/1657410/2010dance.mp3
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