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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Best Records 2010 (2-10)
2. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening (DFA, Virgin)
My favorite track from this record is “You Wanted A Hit.” (live version) “And we won’t be your babies anymore / We won’t be your babies anymore / We won’t be your babies ‘til you take us home” drives the record home for me. I get it. James Murphy is creating on his terms, unattached, not...
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2011 BCS Championship Game
(1) Auburn vs. (2) Oregon
The SEC has won the last four BCS Championships. To the naked eye, Oregon looks as fast as any team ever assembled. I didn’t watch very much college football this season; therefore, if you need some analysis, go read one of the experts.
Auburn is the favorite (-3). The +/- is about as high as I’ve ever seen for a game (73).
The Bet:
I’m taking...
“Forms which are not taken from natural objects must be ugly.”
– John Ruskin (via anneulku)
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2011 NFL Playoffs: Day Two
I’d like to thank my best friend, Bowz, for letting me know that my very first bet of the 2011 NFL Playoffs lost. I missed the underdog Seahawks miracle win, because I was enjoying the theater (Billy Elliot) and a traditional Italian dinner.
I got nothing for the Colts. What was Jim Caldwell thinking, by calling a TO? (Journal-Gazette) That doesn’t change me losing another bet;...
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2011 NFL Playoffs: Day One
Remember how much fun it was to bet on the NFL Playoffs last year? Let’s do it again. I am starting with $1000 budget, making at least one bet on every game. Let’s see if there are some angles to exploit. Shall we? Home teams in caps.
(All odds are from Bodog.)
New Orleans Saints vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Do you like the Saints to roll early and keep rolling? If so, then giving...
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Best Song 2010!!!
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Best Song(s) 2010 (2-10)
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Best Song 2010 (Honorable Mentions)
These are in alphabetical order (according to artist), so don’t read any sort of rankings into the order. If the song appears in the Top 10, it will not be on this list.
Aloe Blacc - “I Need A Dollar”
Angus & Julia Stone - “Santa Monica Dream”
Arcade Fire - “The Suburbs” “Ready To Start” “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond...
