What number will C-Webb play with for the Pistons?
Joe D.: "Ok ok ok Chris, you can have my number 4 if you come play for us."
Webber: "Nah, can't wear your number. I want a ring."
It seems that he came even easier than the Rasheed steal that happened almost 3 years ago. Will offically celebrate when he clears waivers.
I am excited. Was a huge Fab-5 fan. I know that part of U-M history has been wipped out with shame. If I remember right Webber got booed at the Palace his first return after his name was all over the booster bust. I confess he was in my doghouse but I have always followed his career as far away from Detroit as he traveled. He is back and this is a powerful moment for Webber to retire on a positive note with the best sports franchise in the US.
Tons of incredible memories watching the Fab-5 games with my Grandpa. The freshmen and sophomore title games. Ugh the timeout. Way more rich memories than frustration. Chris, Jalen, Juan, Jimmy, Ray....Eric Riley, Rob Pelinka, Dugan Fife...
It will be cool to see C-Webb in Pistons red white and blue no matter what number he wears.
(Rumors of trade with T-Wolves for Jaric - PLEASE don't get rid of Antonio. The other bigs can go. Oh and J. Max is untouchable so don't even think I was including him in the bigs that can go!)
Detroit does need a guard.
Bye Nazr!
1.15.2007
Bond or Bauer
Bond or Bauer? (NO GIVEAWAYS I PROMISE-JUST TEASERS!)
I recently watched the new Bond flick. Good movie. Entertaining.
Not long after walking out of the cinema I wondered Bond or Bauer. Jack Bauer for those unfamiliar with L.A. CTU super agent. Obviously this is a question rooted in a fictional reality. So this is a fictional argument.
I was torn until tonight.
The beginning of another of day of 24. A four-hour, 2-night premiere.
I pick...
Bauer.
Jack Bauer.
The man escaped by bitting one of his captors in the neck and not letting go until the bad guy wasn’t getting any fresh blood to his brain.
Jack spit the carotid artery out when it was over.
I know Bond’s jewels got banged with a mooring line and he didn’t lose his sense of humor – “scratch my balls” was a clever conversation. Bond is a legend and now we get to see Daniel Craig establish the making of a legend. A fresh new start.
Back to Bauer. He is reckless and less physically impressive than the classic bond. He sure ain’t pretty. Day six seems hopeless as the potential for carnage is anywhere and everywhere. Exponential deaths are not happening all at once but an exponential body count is racking up all over the country. It is a weak time for America and a faint Jack Bauer. A shell of the Jack he once was.
Bond is royal.
Bauer is noble.
Bond is metro.
Bauer is macho.
Bond is smooth.
Bauer is forceful.
Bond is cunning.
Bauer is resourceful…
I cannot pick the winner in a hand fight or a shoot out. Both are incredibly lucky when running under fire. Bond has incredible gadgets and Bauer is able to draw the maximum potential out of resources and populace. Bond smooth talks and Bauer inspires. Both face battles within western paradigm and the worldview of the extreme. Bond represents class and Bauer is character.
Bauer flanks Bond.
Bond gets the job done and there is always some sort of personal payoff at the end wether it is payback or pleasure.
Bauer gets the job done and has less and less at the end of the day.
Bond will live forever but it takes how many guys to be him?
Bauer will burn out but endure.
I recently watched the new Bond flick. Good movie. Entertaining.
Not long after walking out of the cinema I wondered Bond or Bauer. Jack Bauer for those unfamiliar with L.A. CTU super agent. Obviously this is a question rooted in a fictional reality. So this is a fictional argument.
I was torn until tonight.
The beginning of another of day of 24. A four-hour, 2-night premiere.
I pick...
Bauer.
Jack Bauer.
The man escaped by bitting one of his captors in the neck and not letting go until the bad guy wasn’t getting any fresh blood to his brain.
Jack spit the carotid artery out when it was over.
I know Bond’s jewels got banged with a mooring line and he didn’t lose his sense of humor – “scratch my balls” was a clever conversation. Bond is a legend and now we get to see Daniel Craig establish the making of a legend. A fresh new start.
Back to Bauer. He is reckless and less physically impressive than the classic bond. He sure ain’t pretty. Day six seems hopeless as the potential for carnage is anywhere and everywhere. Exponential deaths are not happening all at once but an exponential body count is racking up all over the country. It is a weak time for America and a faint Jack Bauer. A shell of the Jack he once was.
Bond is royal.
Bauer is noble.
Bond is metro.
Bauer is macho.
Bond is smooth.
Bauer is forceful.
Bond is cunning.
Bauer is resourceful…
I cannot pick the winner in a hand fight or a shoot out. Both are incredibly lucky when running under fire. Bond has incredible gadgets and Bauer is able to draw the maximum potential out of resources and populace. Bond smooth talks and Bauer inspires. Both face battles within western paradigm and the worldview of the extreme. Bond represents class and Bauer is character.
Bauer flanks Bond.
Bond gets the job done and there is always some sort of personal payoff at the end wether it is payback or pleasure.
Bauer gets the job done and has less and less at the end of the day.
Bond will live forever but it takes how many guys to be him?
Bauer will burn out but endure.
1.11.2007
Becks!
Some very cool soccer news! David Beckham will be coming to America to play for MLS team L.A. Galaxy.
The move has been talked about for months now.
MLS adjusted its salary cap system to allow clubs some financial liberty to attract big dollar players.
The cost for Becks: 250 million over 5 years. I do not think that the price tag is just for his playing skill. He has huge marketing power ecspecially in a big market city. He should draw crowds to the stadiums. Not sure about tele ratings.
It will be interesting to see where he plays on the field. He would make a midfield that already has Landon Donovan and wily vet Cobi Jones dynamic. Lots of entertaining possibilities!
I hope that he has a positive impace on the sport in the states and that his name doesn't overshadow the sport. I hope that he can remain content and stay fit.
Late summer/early fall road trip to a Chicago Fire v. L.A. Galaxy match anyone?
The move has been talked about for months now.
MLS adjusted its salary cap system to allow clubs some financial liberty to attract big dollar players.
The cost for Becks: 250 million over 5 years. I do not think that the price tag is just for his playing skill. He has huge marketing power ecspecially in a big market city. He should draw crowds to the stadiums. Not sure about tele ratings.
It will be interesting to see where he plays on the field. He would make a midfield that already has Landon Donovan and wily vet Cobi Jones dynamic. Lots of entertaining possibilities!
I hope that he has a positive impace on the sport in the states and that his name doesn't overshadow the sport. I hope that he can remain content and stay fit.
Late summer/early fall road trip to a Chicago Fire v. L.A. Galaxy match anyone?
1.08.2007
First Day of School
LOOKINGFORAFACE: I am entering a period of rebirth. That is the way I am approaching each day anyhow. For the past 6 years I have been investing myself into preserving and prolonging other people's life. It was a very deep and consuming era. Parts of me were carved out and I gained insights into pain and patience and restoration and departure.
Today is a day to begin absorbing life. For more than the past decade I have lived two types of lives: a creative or a technical life. I hope that I have the capacity for the two types to merge. It has taken 28 years for my corpus callosum to unite the types. Creatively I feel a bit in the nether world but I hope my waking and imagining eyes can project enough to my hands so that my craft sharpens and connects with others. It is my desire to continue to invest life in others.
Today is a day to begin absorbing life. For more than the past decade I have lived two types of lives: a creative or a technical life. I hope that I have the capacity for the two types to merge. It has taken 28 years for my corpus callosum to unite the types. Creatively I feel a bit in the nether world but I hope my waking and imagining eyes can project enough to my hands so that my craft sharpens and connects with others. It is my desire to continue to invest life in others.
1.03.2007
Mike
Yesterday, a long time friend arrived in Ghana, West Africa
Mike will be working for Mercy Ships and the people of West Africa as the mechanic for the Community Development fleet
This is an awesome adventure for Mike
Pray that God will guide his steps, give him insight and resource to solve mechanical problems and that his awesome variety of gifts will quicken his team and draw the lonely and sick to God - oh and for his parents - I hear moms tend to worry when their boys are off in beautfiul Africa.
To keep up with Mike click on AFRICA MIKE in my links list!
Mike will be working for Mercy Ships and the people of West Africa as the mechanic for the Community Development fleet
This is an awesome adventure for Mike
Pray that God will guide his steps, give him insight and resource to solve mechanical problems and that his awesome variety of gifts will quicken his team and draw the lonely and sick to God - oh and for his parents - I hear moms tend to worry when their boys are off in beautfiul Africa.
To keep up with Mike click on AFRICA MIKE in my links list!
1.02.2007
Liverpool Football Making Up Ground
(CLCK ON IMAGE TO SEE ANIMATION IN ANOTHER WINDOW - ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO MAKE ANIMATED GIFS WORK WITHIN BLOG?)
Liverpool finished 2006 undefeated at home in the Premiership Standings. Despite being 14 points back of Man U. I have optimism going into 2007 as the club climbed into the top three in the Premiership. If the club can get points on the road (where they have grossly failed) and continue their "almost unbeatable Anfield" play they can gain on the leaders. It is a very tight race between the 3-12 teams. With 16 League matches left there is little room for mistake for Liverpool not only to have a real shot at the league but to finish in the top 4.
In Champions League, The Reds, won the group and advanced into the knock out stages. They face a mysterious Barca - first away and then make at Anfield. Eto is injured and there has been some turmoil on the Spainish side. It could be a classic matchup or one side might run away with it. I expect a fight as the Champions from 2005 face the Champions from 2006. If Liverpool doesn't lose any points in the away match they would enter Anfield very confident as historically they have an incredible home record in Champions League Play.
From what I have read the team has tightend defensive form and the attack has finally started getting rewarded for all the quality strikes.
Transfer season loams and there is always intrigue for the potential players and potential money moving around as managers look for solutions. This could be a unique transfer window for Liverpool as the team could be purchased and become one of the richest clubs in the world! Rafa has been resourceful what could he do with some extra currency?
Lastly, it is safe to say that if the players stay healthy and Rafa continues masterfully matching up with all the different clubs Liverpool Football Club can look forward to the possibilities of more significant hardware.
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