February 2012
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WatchIf my neighbors were wondering what all the screaming was about on Wednesday night, this video should clear things up. Does anyone want a full game story? Well, hit me up if you do. Too bad that Dick Vitale was stepping all over Dan Shulman’s game call on ESPN.
DUKE 85 North Carolina 84
January 2012
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2011: Our Musical Year →
I know that I normally write something about the year in music. Sorry, but I just didn’t have time this year. If you’d like to know what I thought about the music of 2011, go check out the podcast. All of my albums and songs of the year are discussed there.
2011: We Hardly Knew Ya →
We did a little recap of 2011 over at the podcast. Go take a listen and let me know what you think.
December 2011
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WatchKANER!!! Yes, I live in Minnesota. But, seriously, how cool is that goal.
November 2011
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Washington Post →
“We need to ask ourselves what the worst sex abuse stories of the past few years have in common. Sports are hardly the only area deviants infiltrate; but they are one in which identifying them is made even harder by the tendency to consider identification an act of disloyalty, because it might damage an iconic franchise. And that is a hallmark of institutions that fail to protect...
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WatchLet’s get the attribution out of the way: I got this video from The Big Lead Sports. If you aren’t starting your day with it’s The Roundup, you’re already behind about what people will be talking about today.
Did you watch the video? Quick show of hands: Who thinks that Carter Johnson was wearing a coonskin cap because it was Halloween? Okay, who thinks Cater Johnson...
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Sending Texts by E-Mail →
For people who prefer the ease of texting using a computer keyboard, there is a way to text via e-mail without charge. A previous New York Times article (“All The Texts, Without All The Costs”) shared some ways to cut consumer’s cost for texting.
October 2011
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World Series: The Texas Rangers Are Not World... →
KDFW, the FOX affiliate in Dallas, sent out this text alert sometime after Josh Hamilton’s 10th inning home run in the middle of the 9th—one of the multiple stretches it seemed like the Rangers had the game in hand.
September 2011
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Musicweek2011: Pearl Jam Fan Notes: The Perks Of... →
Here’s another batch of PJ fan notes submitted by readers. If you have more, please send them our way. Ed’s storytelling on the rooftop at Murphy’s, a possible urban legend, and a memorable autograph snub. I got to meet Eddie Vedder, and yes, he’s cool.
Are We A Security Threat? →
Hey, our most recent podcast is up for you to enjoy. Let me know what you think.
July 2011
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WatchPearl Jam Twenty will be screening in select cities this Fall. If you would like to join me and mine, we will be attending the 9:30 p.m. screening at the Lagoon Theater, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Pearl Jam is my favorite band ever! The five best concerts I’ve ever seen … all Pearl Jam concerts. Hey, NFL, why not have Pearl Jam play the halftime show at the Super Bowl sometime? ...
June 2011
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Watchthedailywhat:
Tell Us How You Really Feel of the Day: On MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning, Time editor-at-large Mark Halperin was asked by Joe Scarborough about the President’s strongly-worded press briefing.
“I thought he was a dick yesterday,” Halperin responded, after an assurance from Scarborough that the show was on tape-delay. “I was joking,” Scarborough exclaimed.
Halperin issued an...
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WatchBon Iver - “Calgary”
Justin Vernon and his little band, Bon Iver - well, it sure seems to be expanding membership from the looks of this video - will be everywhere this summer. The band’s new record, Bon Iver, was released in US on June 21, 2011. It is very good. Since I am done with the GRE and nearly done with the graduate school application process, maybe I can start to...
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Heart Walk 2011
It’s personal. With heart disease and stroke taking more lives than the next seven causes of death combined, you can’t help but make it personal. I’m walking in the American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk for those already affected, and I’m walking to make sure that everyone is aware of their personal risks, to create hope that we can make someone else’s future bright. My personal goal is to...
May 2011
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WatchBetween Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Will Ferrell from Will Ferrell
An awkward (read: funny) interview. Enjoy!
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If this doesn't grab your attention ...
deathcabforcutie:
New Show Announcement:
Death Cab For Cutie will be playing at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, MN on August 26th, 2011.
W/ Frightened Rabbit. DCFC Union pre-sale starts Wednesday, May 18th, and general on-sale begins Monday, May 23rd. For more info and tickets go to the DCFC Union website
April 2011
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March 2011
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WatchTimmy and Bus is back for Season 2. Brian Wilson joins the show. I’m not usually much of a cartoons or animation guy; I can watch The Simpsons; and Family Guy is okay. I prefer Reality TV, and people acting. But, is the cartoon genre better than the 24/7 (HBO) or Hard Knocks-style of following a sports team? What do you think? What other teams would you like to see immortalized in...
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WatchLooks like my Memorial Day plans have been made.
The Hangover 2
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February 2011
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Did you know ...
that I am part of the Culture Ombuds. We are a creative collective, providing analysis to all that is pop culture. We have a new episode on the podcast - The Hear And Now. We discuss Tom Rachman’s “The Imperfectionists,” Jersey Shore, Oscars, Super Bowl XLV, Egypt, Wisconsin and some other random goings on.
Give it a listen and send us some feedback: ...
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2011 NFL Playoffs: Day Six
Super Bowl XLV
Let’s clear the NFC Championship Game questions up right now:
Yes, Jay Cutler was really injured. Yes, he is tough. Yes, I think he should be the Bears QB of the future. I, personally, think he was injured much earlier in the game than we will ever know.
(Jay Cutler)
No, the Bears organization did not handle the whole thing very well. Like, questionable. What...
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Super Bowl XLV
Who’s going to win the Super Bowl?
I put that question to as many people as I could. The most common response: “it will be a close game.” The other answer I kept hearing was, “I don’t really care.”
What does that mean? How can you not have an opinion on the biggest sporting event … wait, THE BIGGEST EVENT of the year? Every year! I’m...
January 2011
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1.25.11 | Every Nike logo ever. Have a favorite?
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2011 NFL Playoffs: Day Five
The only time that the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other in the playoffs was December 14, 1941.
I’ll wait here and let you read that again.
The Pittsburgh Steelers run in the elite circle of NFL franchises. The New York Jets have been the talk of the town - well, they’ve done quite a bit of that talking themselves. Let’s all give the Jets a round of...
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Best Record 2010
Freelance Whales - Weathervanes (Frenchkiss Records)
This record was written from a collection of dream journal entries. I’ll try to follow that same pattern and write this after playing it over night and seeing what I can come up with. Here is what happened …
Many of the connotations associated with ghosts are bad, reminders of a past filled with loss, regret, pain. But, how...
Nice Predictions - LOL
You might remember that my dad told me before the Jets v. Patriots playoff game, that he thought the Jets would win the game, not just cover. I got this message from a Richard Head (Nice touch!).
After review of your analysis and prediction of the Jets v. Pats game, I think you better take your father out for a steak and pick his brain some more…
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2011 NFL Playoffs: Day Four
Oh, yeah!!! That late Steelers TD was total vindication for this gambling itch I keep scratching. yes, I did win about $500 yesterday. Nice. My betting budget is up to $1450!
Not nice … Umm, Matt Ryan, go watch Good Will Hunting … It’s not your fault. It’s not your fault. It’s not your fault, son. Atlanta’s defensive coaches (Brian Van Gorder) have some...
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2011 NFL Playoffs: Day Three
Wild Card Weekend was pretty good, huh. Who had the Seahawks being the only home team to win? Me neither, as my betting total shows. I’ve got some work to do this weekend - the best weekend of football of the year! - if I am going to make some money.
My betting budget sits as $962.
(As always, the odds are from Bodog, and the home team’s in caps.)
Baltimore Ravens vs. PITTSBURGH...
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