I don't think that rule applies to computers.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Computer Ads That Make No Sense
You know how they say that in advertising, sex sells?
I don't think that rule applies to computers.
I don't think that rule applies to computers.
And In The "I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up" Division
1 Connie Leggett 518 38 566 41 Kansas (89)
2 Phyllis Hodge 496 37 556 41 Kansas (178)
3 Alli Pressley 485 35 485 35 Duke (146)
4 Buddy Hamilton 479 36 564 42 North Carolina (156)
5 Mark King 438 33 438 33 Duke (140)
6 Jeff Hodge 432 33 432 33 Duke (160)
7 David Babb 428 33 488 37 Kansas (130)
8 LAnne Joseph 421 32 445 34 Notre Dame (132)
9 Andrew Pitts 356 26 356 26 Ohio St. (160)
Connie Leggett.
Every year, it's Connie Leggett.
I am not worthy.
2 Phyllis Hodge 496 37 556 41 Kansas (178)
3 Alli Pressley 485 35 485 35 Duke (146)
4 Buddy Hamilton 479 36 564 42 North Carolina (156)
5 Mark King 438 33 438 33 Duke (140)
6 Jeff Hodge 432 33 432 33 Duke (160)
7 David Babb 428 33 488 37 Kansas (130)
8 LAnne Joseph 421 32 445 34 Notre Dame (132)
9 Andrew Pitts 356 26 356 26 Ohio St. (160)
Connie Leggett.
Every year, it's Connie Leggett.
I am not worthy.
I'll be falling back to Earth faster than Skylab.
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 Greg Erickson 57 40 70 43 Ohio St. (120)
2 Jeremy Shoop 54 37 54 37 Ohio St. (126)
2 Jim McCollum 54 38 54 38 Ohio St. (135)
2 Kristen Hicks 54 38 63 40 Ohio St. (134)
2 Paul Burris 54 36 54 36 Pittsburgh (153)
6 Todd Bealer 53 34 77 39 North Carolina (190)
7 David Belcher 52 35 61 37 Ohio St. (146)
7 Laura Belcher 52 37 56 38 Duke (151)
7 larry brady 52 35 71 39 Kansas (130)
10 gabe beck 51 35 66 38 Kansas (150)
10 Kevin Mead 51 36 51 36 Duke (151)
10 Pat O'Connor 51 36 66 39 Kansas (143)
13 David Babb 50 33 69 37 Kansas (130)
13 jason brady 50 34 74 39 Kansas (152)
15 Laura Belcher 48 35 48 35 Ohio St. (162)
15 robby vincill 48 34 76 40 North Carolina (145)
17 Bette Brady 47 33 56 35 Ohio St. (136)
18 BJ Mack 46 32 70 37 North Carolina (118)
18 david young 46 33 61 36 Kansas (154)
18 Jonathan Hart 46 33 61 36 Kansas (160)
18 Rachel McCollum 46 33 55 35 Ohio St. (144)
18 shannon beck 46 32 55 34 Duke (145)
23 Andrew Pitts 45 34 45 34 Syracuse (159)
24 tom joseph 44 32 44 32 Ohio St. (169)
25 LAnne Joseph 43 33 43 33 Ohio St. (126)
25 Tom Joseph 43 32 43 32 Pittsburgh (130)
27 Bill Kelso 42 29 46 30 Ohio St. (140)
Ironically, I must now root for Kentucy. Not. Sure. I. Can. Do. It.
1 Greg Erickson 57 40 70 43 Ohio St. (120)
2 Jeremy Shoop 54 37 54 37 Ohio St. (126)
2 Jim McCollum 54 38 54 38 Ohio St. (135)
2 Kristen Hicks 54 38 63 40 Ohio St. (134)
2 Paul Burris 54 36 54 36 Pittsburgh (153)
6 Todd Bealer 53 34 77 39 North Carolina (190)
7 David Belcher 52 35 61 37 Ohio St. (146)
7 Laura Belcher 52 37 56 38 Duke (151)
7 larry brady 52 35 71 39 Kansas (130)
10 gabe beck 51 35 66 38 Kansas (150)
10 Kevin Mead 51 36 51 36 Duke (151)
10 Pat O'Connor 51 36 66 39 Kansas (143)
13 David Babb 50 33 69 37 Kansas (130)
13 jason brady 50 34 74 39 Kansas (152)
15 Laura Belcher 48 35 48 35 Ohio St. (162)
15 robby vincill 48 34 76 40 North Carolina (145)
17 Bette Brady 47 33 56 35 Ohio St. (136)
18 BJ Mack 46 32 70 37 North Carolina (118)
18 david young 46 33 61 36 Kansas (154)
18 Jonathan Hart 46 33 61 36 Kansas (160)
18 Rachel McCollum 46 33 55 35 Ohio St. (144)
18 shannon beck 46 32 55 34 Duke (145)
23 Andrew Pitts 45 34 45 34 Syracuse (159)
24 tom joseph 44 32 44 32 Ohio St. (169)
25 LAnne Joseph 43 33 43 33 Ohio St. (126)
25 Tom Joseph 43 32 43 32 Pittsburgh (130)
27 Bill Kelso 42 29 46 30 Ohio St. (140)
Ironically, I must now root for Kentucy. Not. Sure. I. Can. Do. It.
Et tu, Buckeyes?
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 greg erickson 568 40 602 43 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 547 40 623 45 Kansas (150)
3 Zane Duncan 519 38 553 41 Duke (148)
4 Andrew Pitts 507 37 553 41 Duke (158)
5 Perry Griffin 506 37 590 43 Kansas (144)
6 Phyllis Hodge 496 37 556 41 Kansas (178)
7 Chuck Cruze 486 35 574 41 Connecticut (123)
8 Hallie Richards 482 36 506 38 Pittsburgh (162)
9 will akers 480 36 515 39 Ohio St. (147)
10 Greg Gilbert 475 36 497 38 Ohio St. (145)
11 Whitney McGowan 474 36 496 38 Ohio St. (156)
12 Kristen Hicks 457 34 519 38 North Carolina (143)
13 Sandy Richards 455 34 490 37 Ohio St. (157)
14 Glenn Sharp 454 34 476 36 Ohio St. (117)
14 Jim McCollum 454 32 491 35 Pittsburgh (135)
16 Nelson Swainson 449 34 524 39 North Carolina (155)
17 Steve Richards 446 34 494 37 Kansas (151)
18 Emily Sills 444 34 466 36 Ohio St. (131)
19 Alex Hodge 441 33 441 33 Duke (123)
20 John Bailes 440 32 440 32 Ohio St. (159)
21 david young 439 33 463 35 Ohio St. (152)
22 Jeff Hodge 435 33 435 33 Ohio St. (160)
23 Melissa Cruze 433 33 482 37 Duke (114)
24 Daniel Kittrell 430 30 443 31 Ohio St. (154)
25 David Babb 428 33 488 37 Kansas (130)
26 Tyler Morrow 423 32 458 35 Ohio St. (158)
27 andrew hartung 422 32 470 35 Kansas (131)
28 Matthew McGowan 419 32 453 35 Duke (167)
29 Sam Erickson 418 31 466 34 Kansas (151)
30 Ben Alexander 411 32 424 33 Ohio St. (150)
31 Gina Swainson 409 32 500 38 Kentucky (162)
31 Jenna Campbell 409 31 409 31 Pittsburgh (141)
33 Daniel Fox 402 30 415 31 Pittsburgh (159)
34 C Baxter 400 30 469 34 Kentucky (100)
35 Bill Kelso 385 28 397 29 Ohio St. (140)
Still on top, but not for long.
I have always hated Kentucky. If Only Kansas would somehow lose to VCU. But that ain't gonna happen.
1 greg erickson 568 40 602 43 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 547 40 623 45 Kansas (150)
3 Zane Duncan 519 38 553 41 Duke (148)
4 Andrew Pitts 507 37 553 41 Duke (158)
5 Perry Griffin 506 37 590 43 Kansas (144)
6 Phyllis Hodge 496 37 556 41 Kansas (178)
7 Chuck Cruze 486 35 574 41 Connecticut (123)
8 Hallie Richards 482 36 506 38 Pittsburgh (162)
9 will akers 480 36 515 39 Ohio St. (147)
10 Greg Gilbert 475 36 497 38 Ohio St. (145)
11 Whitney McGowan 474 36 496 38 Ohio St. (156)
12 Kristen Hicks 457 34 519 38 North Carolina (143)
13 Sandy Richards 455 34 490 37 Ohio St. (157)
14 Glenn Sharp 454 34 476 36 Ohio St. (117)
14 Jim McCollum 454 32 491 35 Pittsburgh (135)
16 Nelson Swainson 449 34 524 39 North Carolina (155)
17 Steve Richards 446 34 494 37 Kansas (151)
18 Emily Sills 444 34 466 36 Ohio St. (131)
19 Alex Hodge 441 33 441 33 Duke (123)
20 John Bailes 440 32 440 32 Ohio St. (159)
21 david young 439 33 463 35 Ohio St. (152)
22 Jeff Hodge 435 33 435 33 Ohio St. (160)
23 Melissa Cruze 433 33 482 37 Duke (114)
24 Daniel Kittrell 430 30 443 31 Ohio St. (154)
25 David Babb 428 33 488 37 Kansas (130)
26 Tyler Morrow 423 32 458 35 Ohio St. (158)
27 andrew hartung 422 32 470 35 Kansas (131)
28 Matthew McGowan 419 32 453 35 Duke (167)
29 Sam Erickson 418 31 466 34 Kansas (151)
30 Ben Alexander 411 32 424 33 Ohio St. (150)
31 Gina Swainson 409 32 500 38 Kentucky (162)
31 Jenna Campbell 409 31 409 31 Pittsburgh (141)
33 Daniel Fox 402 30 415 31 Pittsburgh (159)
34 C Baxter 400 30 469 34 Kentucky (100)
35 Bill Kelso 385 28 397 29 Ohio St. (140)
Still on top, but not for long.
I have always hated Kentucky. If Only Kansas would somehow lose to VCU. But that ain't gonna happen.
Friday, March 25, 2011
At last - the sweet smell of garlic that won't cost you your friends
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Black garlic - a sweet variety of the popular cooking ingredient that doesn't leave you with bad breath - is getting ready to hit the UK supermarket shelves.
The unusual looking bulb will appear in Tesco stores from May, and other leading supermarket groups are expected to follow suit.
And while it promises cooks all the normal, pungent flavouring, along with the health benefits enjoyed by the traditional cream coloured clove, this one won't cost you your friends.
It remains unclear, however, as to what impact this garlic will have on Edward Cullen.
True Story
Kelly: I got in trouble once for saying "dad gummit" when I was little.
Daniel: Were you home schooled, too?
And I am not making this up.
And in the Didn't Sign the Engagement Letter
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 Connie Leggett 495 36 599 44 Kansas (89)
2 Alli Pressley 485 35 496 36 Duke (146)
3 Phyllis Hodge 473 35 567 42 Kansas (178)
4 Buddy Hamilton 456 34 575 43 North Carolina (156)
5 Mark King 438 33 460 35 Duke (140)
6 Jeff Hodge 420 32 454 35 Duke (160)
7 David Babb 405 31 521 40 Kansas (130)
8 LAnne Joseph 395 30 445 34 Notre Dame (132)
9 Andrew Pitts 344 25 415 30 Ohio St. (160)
1 Connie Leggett 495 36 599 44 Kansas (89)
2 Alli Pressley 485 35 496 36 Duke (146)
3 Phyllis Hodge 473 35 567 42 Kansas (178)
4 Buddy Hamilton 456 34 575 43 North Carolina (156)
5 Mark King 438 33 460 35 Duke (140)
6 Jeff Hodge 420 32 454 35 Duke (160)
7 David Babb 405 31 521 40 Kansas (130)
8 LAnne Joseph 395 30 445 34 Notre Dame (132)
9 Andrew Pitts 344 25 415 30 Ohio St. (160)
*&^%!
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 greg erickson 545 38 624 45 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 522 38 623 45 Kansas (150)
3 Zane Duncan 496 36 575 43 Duke (148)
4 Perry Griffin 483 35 601 44 Kansas (144)
5 Chuck Cruze 475 34 596 43 Connecticut (123)
6 Phyllis Hodge 473 35 567 42 Kansas (178)
7 Andrew Pitts 470 34 553 41 Duke (158)
8 Hallie Richards 459 34 539 41 Pittsburgh (162)
9 will akers 457 34 574 43 Ohio St. (147)
10 Greg Gilbert 452 34 556 42 Ohio St. (145)
11 Whitney McGowan 451 34 555 42 Ohio St. (156)
12 Glenn Sharp 443 33 535 40 Ohio St. (117)
12 Jim McCollum 443 31 502 36 Pittsburgh (135)
14 Kristen Hicks 434 32 530 39 North Carolina (143)
15 Emily Sills 433 33 525 40 Ohio St. (131)
16 Sandy Richards 432 32 549 41 Ohio St. (157)
17 Alex Hodge 429 32 463 35 Duke (123)
17 John Bailes 429 31 499 36 Ohio St. (159)
19 Jeff Hodge 423 32 494 37 Ohio St. (160)
19 Nelson Swainson 423 32 524 39 North Carolina (155)
19 Steve Richards 423 32 527 40 Kansas (151)
22 Daniel Kittrell 418 29 502 35 Ohio St. (154)
23 david young 416 31 522 39 Ohio St. (152)
24 Tyler Morrow 412 31 517 39 Ohio St. (158)
25 Sam Erickson 407 30 499 37 Kansas (151)
26 David Babb 405 31 521 40 Kansas (130)
27 andrew hartung 399 30 503 38 Kansas (131)
28 Matthew McGowan 396 30 464 36 Duke (167)
28 Melissa Cruze 396 30 482 37 Duke (114)
30 Daniel Fox 391 29 448 34 Pittsburgh (159)
31 Ben Alexander 388 30 483 37 Ohio St. (150)
32 Jenna Campbell 384 29 409 31 Pittsburgh (141)
33 C Baxter 374 28 469 34 Kentucky (100)
34 Bill Kelso 373 27 456 33 Ohio St. (140)
35 Gina Swainson 372 29 500 38 Kentucky (162)
Now I must pray that Kansas and UConn get beat. Damn you, Chuck Cruze. I had a bad feeling about your pick on day one. You've got that Melissa Mojo going for you.
1 greg erickson 545 38 624 45 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 522 38 623 45 Kansas (150)
3 Zane Duncan 496 36 575 43 Duke (148)
4 Perry Griffin 483 35 601 44 Kansas (144)
5 Chuck Cruze 475 34 596 43 Connecticut (123)
6 Phyllis Hodge 473 35 567 42 Kansas (178)
7 Andrew Pitts 470 34 553 41 Duke (158)
8 Hallie Richards 459 34 539 41 Pittsburgh (162)
9 will akers 457 34 574 43 Ohio St. (147)
10 Greg Gilbert 452 34 556 42 Ohio St. (145)
11 Whitney McGowan 451 34 555 42 Ohio St. (156)
12 Glenn Sharp 443 33 535 40 Ohio St. (117)
12 Jim McCollum 443 31 502 36 Pittsburgh (135)
14 Kristen Hicks 434 32 530 39 North Carolina (143)
15 Emily Sills 433 33 525 40 Ohio St. (131)
16 Sandy Richards 432 32 549 41 Ohio St. (157)
17 Alex Hodge 429 32 463 35 Duke (123)
17 John Bailes 429 31 499 36 Ohio St. (159)
19 Jeff Hodge 423 32 494 37 Ohio St. (160)
19 Nelson Swainson 423 32 524 39 North Carolina (155)
19 Steve Richards 423 32 527 40 Kansas (151)
22 Daniel Kittrell 418 29 502 35 Ohio St. (154)
23 david young 416 31 522 39 Ohio St. (152)
24 Tyler Morrow 412 31 517 39 Ohio St. (158)
25 Sam Erickson 407 30 499 37 Kansas (151)
26 David Babb 405 31 521 40 Kansas (130)
27 andrew hartung 399 30 503 38 Kansas (131)
28 Matthew McGowan 396 30 464 36 Duke (167)
28 Melissa Cruze 396 30 482 37 Duke (114)
30 Daniel Fox 391 29 448 34 Pittsburgh (159)
31 Ben Alexander 388 30 483 37 Ohio St. (150)
32 Jenna Campbell 384 29 409 31 Pittsburgh (141)
33 C Baxter 374 28 469 34 Kentucky (100)
34 Bill Kelso 373 27 456 33 Ohio St. (140)
35 Gina Swainson 372 29 500 38 Kentucky (162)
Now I must pray that Kansas and UConn get beat. Damn you, Chuck Cruze. I had a bad feeling about your pick on day one. You've got that Melissa Mojo going for you.
First the Good News
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 Greg Erickson 54 39 88 47 Ohio St. (120)
2 DavidLaura Bel 49 36 63 40 Duke (151)
3 Jeremy Shoop 48 35 72 41 Ohio St. (126)
3 Jim McCollum 48 36 72 42 Ohio St. (135)
3 Kevin Mead 48 35 58 38 Duke (151)
3 Kristen Hicks 48 36 81 44 Ohio St. (134)
3 Paul Burris 48 34 66 39 Pittsburgh (153)
8 David Belcher 46 33 79 41 Ohio St. (146)
8 larry brady 46 33 83 42 Kansas (130)
10 gabe beck 45 33 78 41 Kansas (150)
10 Laura Belcher 45 34 66 39 Ohio St. (162)
10 Pat O'Connor 45 34 78 42 Kansas (143)
13 David Babb 44 31 81 40 Kansas (130)
13 Todd Bealer 44 31 77 39 North Carolina (190)
15 david young 43 32 64 37 Kansas (154)
15 Jonathan Hart 43 32 64 37 Kansas (160)
17 Andrew Pitts 42 33 48 35 Syracuse (159)
17 Bill Kelso 42 29 64 34 Ohio St. (140)
17 robby vincill 42 32 79 41 North Carolina (145)
20 Bette Brady 41 31 74 39 Ohio St. (136)
20 jason brady 41 31 74 39 Kansas (152)
20 tom joseph 41 31 62 36 Ohio St. (169)
23 BJ Mack 40 30 73 38 North Carolina (118)
23 LAnne Joseph 40 32 61 37 Ohio St. (126)
23 Rachel McCollum 40 31 73 39 Ohio St. (144)
23 shannon beck 40 30 62 36 Duke (145)
23 Tom Joseph 40 31 55 35 Pittsburgh (130)
1 Greg Erickson 54 39 88 47 Ohio St. (120)
2 DavidLaura Bel 49 36 63 40 Duke (151)
3 Jeremy Shoop 48 35 72 41 Ohio St. (126)
3 Jim McCollum 48 36 72 42 Ohio St. (135)
3 Kevin Mead 48 35 58 38 Duke (151)
3 Kristen Hicks 48 36 81 44 Ohio St. (134)
3 Paul Burris 48 34 66 39 Pittsburgh (153)
8 David Belcher 46 33 79 41 Ohio St. (146)
8 larry brady 46 33 83 42 Kansas (130)
10 gabe beck 45 33 78 41 Kansas (150)
10 Laura Belcher 45 34 66 39 Ohio St. (162)
10 Pat O'Connor 45 34 78 42 Kansas (143)
13 David Babb 44 31 81 40 Kansas (130)
13 Todd Bealer 44 31 77 39 North Carolina (190)
15 david young 43 32 64 37 Kansas (154)
15 Jonathan Hart 43 32 64 37 Kansas (160)
17 Andrew Pitts 42 33 48 35 Syracuse (159)
17 Bill Kelso 42 29 64 34 Ohio St. (140)
17 robby vincill 42 32 79 41 North Carolina (145)
20 Bette Brady 41 31 74 39 Ohio St. (136)
20 jason brady 41 31 74 39 Kansas (152)
20 tom joseph 41 31 62 36 Ohio St. (169)
23 BJ Mack 40 30 73 38 North Carolina (118)
23 LAnne Joseph 40 32 61 37 Ohio St. (126)
23 Rachel McCollum 40 31 73 39 Ohio St. (144)
23 shannon beck 40 30 62 36 Duke (145)
23 Tom Joseph 40 31 55 35 Pittsburgh (130)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Only One Explanation for This
Okay, maybe two.
1. He's married to this chick, and that's just the way they talk.
2. His Final Four bracket was Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Michigan State and Syracuse.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Thought on Libya
The Libyans want a new new Muslim leader.
Solution: Give them ours!
Talk about a win-win solution.
Solution: Give them ours!
Talk about a win-win solution.
America's Debt Problem Solved.
Call Judge Wood back.
Tell her to award the $75 Trillion in damages.
Apply tax at 35%.
Revenue raised?
About $26 Trillion.
Pay off debt.
Use excess to buy China. That way we can lend the money back to ourselves if we get in trouble again.
Cause you know we will.
You are welcome.
Tell her to award the $75 Trillion in damages.
Apply tax at 35%.
Revenue raised?
About $26 Trillion.
Pay off debt.
Use excess to buy China. That way we can lend the money back to ourselves if we get in trouble again.
Cause you know we will.
You are welcome.
Why Would You Need These Items?
• Disposable gloves
• Flashlight
• Duct tape or other sticky tape
• 2 index cards or stiff pieces of paper
• Zip-lock bags
• Damp paper towels or rags
• Portable window fan
a. The nuclear reactor down the street is melting down?
b. Anthrax scare at the office?
c. You just broke a compact fluorescent bulb?
The answer is C. Which also stands for Congress, who has made sure that we all have to buy CFLs in order to save the world from Al Gore or something.
I think we should make them clean it up.
• Flashlight
• Duct tape or other sticky tape
• 2 index cards or stiff pieces of paper
• Zip-lock bags
• Damp paper towels or rags
• Portable window fan
a. The nuclear reactor down the street is melting down?
b. Anthrax scare at the office?
c. You just broke a compact fluorescent bulb?
The answer is C. Which also stands for Congress, who has made sure that we all have to buy CFLs in order to save the world from Al Gore or something.
I think we should make them clean it up.
Have I Mentioned That I Really, Really Don't Like Lawyers?
This is from the annals of two stupid to be true - but it is!
The record industry sued Limewire - the free music download site - and they won. Now the question is damages. The record companies, being smart guys, decided to ask for $75 Trillion. That's right - $75 Trillion.
Absurd? Well,yes. But merely because they asked for that much I'd be inclined to reward them - with total damages of $1. As Judge Wood pointed out,"plaintiffs are suggesting an award that is 'more money than the entire music recording industry has made since Edison's invention of the phonograph in 1877.'"
Because he's a jerk.
The record industry sued Limewire - the free music download site - and they won. Now the question is damages. The record companies, being smart guys, decided to ask for $75 Trillion. That's right - $75 Trillion.
Does $75 trillion even exist? The thirteen record companies that are suing file-sharing company Lime Wire for copyright infringement certainly thought so. When they won a summary judgment ruling last May they demanded damages that could reach this mind-boggling amount, which is more than five times the national debt.
Manhattan federal district court judge Kimba Wood, however, saw things differently. She labeled the record companies' damages request "absurd" and contrary to copyright laws in a 14-page opinion.
Absurd? Well,yes. But merely because they asked for that much I'd be inclined to reward them - with total damages of $1. As Judge Wood pointed out,"plaintiffs are suggesting an award that is 'more money than the entire music recording industry has made since Edison's invention of the phonograph in 1877.'"
Glenn Pomerantz of Munger, Tolles & Olson, who represented 13 record company plaintiffs, did not return requests for comment.
Because he's a jerk.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Willson Akers Update
Will is feeling a bit chuffed (as they say in Australia) after he rose to number 9 in the standings after yesterday's games.
A closer look suggests that the adventurous, easy going Akers - an avid Back Street Boys fan - took a curious approach to his bracket. It appears that Will picked a grand total of six upsets in his entire bracket. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS THE CHALK PICK (i.e., he picked the higher seeded team.)
Thus, with the exception of St. John's Will's Sweet Sixteen is nothing but 1-4 seeds. His Elite Eight are all 1 seeds v. 2 seeds except for Purdue (which did not even make the Sweet Sixteen) - and even there it's not like he went out on a limb - Purdue was a 3 seed.
The irony is that Will's upset picks were ALL WRONG!
There's a record that may stand until next year.
Will's new nickname?
Mr. Vegas.
Or maybe Lance.
A closer look suggests that the adventurous, easy going Akers - an avid Back Street Boys fan - took a curious approach to his bracket. It appears that Will picked a grand total of six upsets in his entire bracket. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS THE CHALK PICK (i.e., he picked the higher seeded team.)
Thus, with the exception of St. John's Will's Sweet Sixteen is nothing but 1-4 seeds. His Elite Eight are all 1 seeds v. 2 seeds except for Purdue (which did not even make the Sweet Sixteen) - and even there it's not like he went out on a limb - Purdue was a 3 seed.
The irony is that Will's upset picks were ALL WRONG!
There's a record that may stand until next year.
Will's new nickname?
Mr. Vegas.
Or maybe Lance.
That's Just Mean
A rush on salt began in coastal cities in China on March 16. As of March 18, the trend has spread to many provinces in China, including regions that are not on the eastern seaboard. Soy sauce has also been sought after as a salt replacement. Many people think that the ocean is being contaminated due to the nuclear crisis in Japan, and that it is only a matter of time before salt becomes hazardous.
Mr. Li from Shaanxi Province told The Epoch Times that he didn't hear about the salt rush until March 17. Everyone was rushing to buy salt. He said his friends had called and said that salt prices in Baoji City had surged 1,000 percent, and were still going up.
Li thinks that's an indicator that people don't trust the government. “Now everyone is getting information from the Internet, and is worried about his or her own safety,” he said. “The nuclear reactor problems in Japan will surely have an effect on China. It's only a matter of time.”
Cha Wenjun, a resident of Shanghai, said that the rush had a lot to do with the news on television in China. “There are rumors that the seawater is polluted, and that salt will not be safe to eat. [State-run] television stations are saying that this will not affect China,” she said.
“However, the people have lost all trust in the government. Every time the government emphasizes something, it's usually the opposite of the truth. Since the 16th, salt has been sold out. Even soy sauce has been sold out.”
Ms. Wenjun couldn't find salt in several major grocery stores in Shanghai, and friends in Beijing told her that salt was sold out there as well.
"The Shanghai government stated that there is abundant salt supply in storage, and said that there is no need to stock up on salt," she said.
“During the incidents involving contaminated milk powder, pork, rice wine, and salted duck eggs, the government all said that they were safe, yet they were not, and these problems still persist today.”
Another online commentator said that the recent rush on salt showed that the public had a deep distrust in the social order, and lacked a sense of security. He said that people could only feel safe when they had resources, even as simple as cans of salt, in their own hands.
Everyone knows that it is bad form to Kikkoman when he's down.
Now We Know Why He Can't Drive 55
LOS ANGELES, March 21 (Reuters) - No doubt Sammy Hagar, a
former lead singer for Van Halen, has enjoyed a lot of far out
experiences in life, but on Monday, the rocker told perhaps his
farthest out tale to MTV. He was abducted by aliens.
Or, at least, his brain was.
In an interview for his new book, ``Red: My Uncensored Life
in Rock'' at mtvhive.com, Hagar lets go of what even he admits
might make him ``sound like a crazy person'' to some readers.
He and the reporter are talking about dreams he claims to
have had about UFOs, and when asked whether he believed he had
been abducted, Hagar answers: ``I think I have.''
The reporter seemed surprised. ``What? Really? I was kidding.
You seriously believe that?'' he asks.
Hagar laughs and goes on to explain that a passage in the
book described as a dream in which he is contacted by aliens
from outer space in California was, in fact, reality.
The tale describes how the beings tapped into his mind
through a wireless connection.
Another one of the mysteries of the Universe solved.
The Wonders of Technology
PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korea advised its citizens Sunday to use their pets as an early-warning system for earthquakes, amid heightened fears following Japan's quake and tsunami disaster.
WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT? I COULD HAVE MADE
The North Korean government also announced that it is working on a revolutionary new technology which they are calling "running water."
Somehow I expect that when Kim Jung-Il dies we will learn that he was the inventor of the Flow-Bee as well. Talk about an Evil Genius!
Dude needs to Flow Bee his mustache.
There's an App for THAT?
The "gay cure" application, designed to be used on Apple's hand-held devices, was created by and named after Exodus International, a religious organisation which believes in teaching "freedom from homosexuality through prayer and practicing conversion therapy".
The app is offered free on Apple's iTunes online shop and was given a "4+" rating by the company, meaning it is not considered to contain objectionable content.
A description of the app on the online shop said: "With over 35 years of ministry experience, Exodus is committed to encouraging, educating and equipping the Body of Christ to address the issue of homosexuality with grace and truth."
Gay activists quickly gathered more than 37,000 signatures for an online petition persuading Apple to drop the software.
Somebody needs to get a life.
On the Political Front
Not only was the Sweet Sixteen set this weekend, we also learned that:
Two thoughts.
"Slightly unwell" is how I feel every time I see a picture of Nancy Pelosi.
I'll bet you anything she had Pitt, Syracuse and Notre Dame in her Final Four.
US Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was hospitalised on Monday after feeling unwell during a visit to Rome, Italian news agencies said.
Pelosi, in Italy to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Italian nation, was scheduled to meet with Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa and Gianfranco Fini, head of the lower house of parliament, when she felt "slightly unwell."
The Italian-American democrat was forced to cancel her meeting with La Russa and postpone the one with Fini. She is undergoing tests in Rome's Umberto I hospital, the agencies said.
The American Embassy refused to comment.
Two thoughts.
"Slightly unwell" is how I feel every time I see a picture of Nancy Pelosi.
I'll bet you anything she had Pitt, Syracuse and Notre Dame in her Final Four.
Finally, In the High Stakes Division
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 Greg Erickson 48 37 95 49 Ohio St. (120)
2 DavidLaura Bel 46 35 84 45 Duke (151)
3 Jeremy Shoop 45 34 89 46 Ohio St. (126)
3 Jim McCollum 45 35 82 45 Ohio St. (135)
5 David Belcher 43 32 89 44 Ohio St. (146)
5 larry brady 43 32 96 46 Kansas (130)
7 gabe beck 42 32 88 44 Kansas (150)
7 Kevin Mead 42 33 76 42 Duke (151)
7 Kristen Hicks 42 34 88 46 Ohio St. (134)
7 Laura Belcher 42 33 76 42 Ohio St. (162)
7 Pat O'Connor 42 33 92 46 Kansas (143)
7 Paul Burris 42 32 73 41 Pittsburgh (153)
13 david young 40 31 79 41 Kansas (154)
13 Jonathan Hart 40 31 79 41 Kansas (160)
13 Leigh Anne Joseph 40 32 71 40 Ohio St. (126)
13 Rachel McCollum 40 31 90 44 Ohio St. (144)
17 Andrew Pitts 39 32 55 37 Syracuse (159)
18 Bette Brady 38 30 84 42 Ohio St. (136)
18 David Babb 38 29 88 42 Kansas (130)
18 jason brady 38 30 81 41 Kansas (152)
18 Todd Bealer 38 29 84 41 North Carolina (190)
18 tom joseph 38 30 72 39 Ohio St. (169)
23 BJ Mack 37 29 80 40 North Carolina (118)
23 shannon beck 37 29 87 42 Duke (145)
23 Tom Joseph 37 30 62 37 Pittsburgh (130)
26 Bill Kelso 36 27 74 37 Ohio St. (140)
26 robby vincill 36 30 86 43 North Carolina (145)
Both Syracuse and Washington boned me yesterday, as did Purdue and Notre Dame. This gives my bracket an aesthetically pleasing symmetry, although in practical terms it just sucks.
The confused "DavidLaura Belcher" is nipping at my heels, and with the strong pick of Florida BYU in the Sweet Sixteen and, even bolder - a BYU win - is poised to bite me. Which just goes to show that you should never pick against a Mormon named Jimmer.
1 Greg Erickson 48 37 95 49 Ohio St. (120)
2 DavidLaura Bel 46 35 84 45 Duke (151)
3 Jeremy Shoop 45 34 89 46 Ohio St. (126)
3 Jim McCollum 45 35 82 45 Ohio St. (135)
5 David Belcher 43 32 89 44 Ohio St. (146)
5 larry brady 43 32 96 46 Kansas (130)
7 gabe beck 42 32 88 44 Kansas (150)
7 Kevin Mead 42 33 76 42 Duke (151)
7 Kristen Hicks 42 34 88 46 Ohio St. (134)
7 Laura Belcher 42 33 76 42 Ohio St. (162)
7 Pat O'Connor 42 33 92 46 Kansas (143)
7 Paul Burris 42 32 73 41 Pittsburgh (153)
13 david young 40 31 79 41 Kansas (154)
13 Jonathan Hart 40 31 79 41 Kansas (160)
13 Leigh Anne Joseph 40 32 71 40 Ohio St. (126)
13 Rachel McCollum 40 31 90 44 Ohio St. (144)
17 Andrew Pitts 39 32 55 37 Syracuse (159)
18 Bette Brady 38 30 84 42 Ohio St. (136)
18 David Babb 38 29 88 42 Kansas (130)
18 jason brady 38 30 81 41 Kansas (152)
18 Todd Bealer 38 29 84 41 North Carolina (190)
18 tom joseph 38 30 72 39 Ohio St. (169)
23 BJ Mack 37 29 80 40 North Carolina (118)
23 shannon beck 37 29 87 42 Duke (145)
23 Tom Joseph 37 30 62 37 Pittsburgh (130)
26 Bill Kelso 36 27 74 37 Ohio St. (140)
26 robby vincill 36 30 86 43 North Carolina (145)
Both Syracuse and Washington boned me yesterday, as did Purdue and Notre Dame. This gives my bracket an aesthetically pleasing symmetry, although in practical terms it just sucks.
The confused "DavidLaura Belcher" is nipping at my heels, and with the strong pick of Florida BYU in the Sweet Sixteen and, even bolder - a BYU win - is poised to bite me. Which just goes to show that you should never pick against a Mormon named Jimmer.
Meanwhile, in the Barack Obama Division
1 Connie Leggett 482 35 634 47 Kansas (89)
2 Alli Pressley 472 34 555 40 Duke (146)
3 Phyllis Hodge 460 34 613 46 Kansas (178)
4 Buddy Hamilton 444 33 623 47 North Carolina (156)
5 Jeff Hodge 420 32 538 41 Duke (160)
6 Mark King 413 31 519 39 Duke (140)
7 LAnne Joseph 383 29 490 38 Notre Dame (132)
8 David Babb 380 29 543 42 Kansas (130)
9 Andrew Pitts 344 25 426 31 Ohio St. (160)
Leigh Anne Joseph, we reject your challenge.
You are no challenge.
In other news, Mark King (also prone to say "You Go Girl" to himself) writes to point out that he is beating both Greg Gilbert and John Bailes. Which is interesting, because Gilbert is actually beating him on both correct picks and total points. Thank goodness he is not in a profession that relies on basic math skills.
Jill Green writes: !!!!!!!
2 Alli Pressley 472 34 555 40 Duke (146)
3 Phyllis Hodge 460 34 613 46 Kansas (178)
4 Buddy Hamilton 444 33 623 47 North Carolina (156)
5 Jeff Hodge 420 32 538 41 Duke (160)
6 Mark King 413 31 519 39 Duke (140)
7 LAnne Joseph 383 29 490 38 Notre Dame (132)
8 David Babb 380 29 543 42 Kansas (130)
9 Andrew Pitts 344 25 426 31 Ohio St. (160)
Leigh Anne Joseph, we reject your challenge.
You are no challenge.
In other news, Mark King (also prone to say "You Go Girl" to himself) writes to point out that he is beating both Greg Gilbert and John Bailes. Which is interesting, because Gilbert is actually beating him on both correct picks and total points. Thank goodness he is not in a profession that relies on basic math skills.
Jill Green writes: !!!!!!!
Two Rounds Down, Three To Go
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 greg erickson 520 36 683 49 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 497 36 645 47 Kansas (150)
3 Zane Duncan 471 34 634 47 Duke (148)
4 Phyllis Hodge 460 34 613 46 Kansas (178)
5 Perry Griffin 458 33 623 46 Kansas (144)
6 Chuck Cruze 450 32 607 44 Connecticut (123)
7 Hallie Richards 446 33 563 43 Pittsburgh (162)
8 Andrew Pitts 445 32 612 45 Duke (158)
9 will akers 432 32 585 44 Ohio St. (147)
10 Greg Gilbert 427 32 578 44 Ohio St. (145)
11 Whitney McGowan 426 32 577 44 Ohio St. (156)
12 Jeff Hodge 423 32 541 41 Ohio St. (160)
13 Kristen Hicks 421 31 543 40 North Carolina (143)
14 Glenn Sharp 418 31 557 42 Ohio St. (117)
14 Jim McCollum 418 29 513 37 Pittsburgh (135)
16 John Bailes 417 30 533 39 Ohio St. (159)
17 Alex Hodge 416 31 548 41 Duke (123)
18 Steve Richards 410 31 562 43 Kansas (151)
19 Emily Sills 408 31 547 42 Ohio St. (131)
20 Sam Erickson 407 30 547 41 Kansas (151)
20 Sandy Richards 407 30 560 42 Ohio St. (157)
22 Daniel Kittrell 405 28 502 35 Ohio St. (154)
23 david young 404 30 556 42 Ohio St. (152)
24 Tyler Morrow 399 30 528 40 Ohio St. (158)
25 Nelson Swainson 398 30 546 41 North Carolina (155)
26 Jenna Campbell 384 29 467 36 Pittsburgh (141)
27 David Babb 380 29 543 42 Kansas (130)
28 Daniel Fox 378 28 448 34 Pittsburgh (159)
29 andrew hartung 374 28 525 40 Kansas (131)
30 Matthew McGowan 371 28 523 40 Duke (167)
30 Melissa Cruze 371 28 541 41 Duke (114)
32 Ben Alexander 363 28 494 38 Ohio St. (150)
33 C Baxter 362 27 503 37 Kentucky (100)
34 Bill Kelso 361 26 478 35 Ohio St. (140)
35 Gina Swainson 347 27 536 41 Kentucky (162)
Matt McGowan continues to get thrashed by his wfie, Whitney.
Betsy told me I can't say it anymore (especially to myself), but "You Go Girl!"
Rookie Zane Duncan posts a strong third place showing after two rounds. When reached for comment Hallie Richards told him to shut up.
1 greg erickson 520 36 683 49 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 497 36 645 47 Kansas (150)
3 Zane Duncan 471 34 634 47 Duke (148)
4 Phyllis Hodge 460 34 613 46 Kansas (178)
5 Perry Griffin 458 33 623 46 Kansas (144)
6 Chuck Cruze 450 32 607 44 Connecticut (123)
7 Hallie Richards 446 33 563 43 Pittsburgh (162)
8 Andrew Pitts 445 32 612 45 Duke (158)
9 will akers 432 32 585 44 Ohio St. (147)
10 Greg Gilbert 427 32 578 44 Ohio St. (145)
11 Whitney McGowan 426 32 577 44 Ohio St. (156)
12 Jeff Hodge 423 32 541 41 Ohio St. (160)
13 Kristen Hicks 421 31 543 40 North Carolina (143)
14 Glenn Sharp 418 31 557 42 Ohio St. (117)
14 Jim McCollum 418 29 513 37 Pittsburgh (135)
16 John Bailes 417 30 533 39 Ohio St. (159)
17 Alex Hodge 416 31 548 41 Duke (123)
18 Steve Richards 410 31 562 43 Kansas (151)
19 Emily Sills 408 31 547 42 Ohio St. (131)
20 Sam Erickson 407 30 547 41 Kansas (151)
20 Sandy Richards 407 30 560 42 Ohio St. (157)
22 Daniel Kittrell 405 28 502 35 Ohio St. (154)
23 david young 404 30 556 42 Ohio St. (152)
24 Tyler Morrow 399 30 528 40 Ohio St. (158)
25 Nelson Swainson 398 30 546 41 North Carolina (155)
26 Jenna Campbell 384 29 467 36 Pittsburgh (141)
27 David Babb 380 29 543 42 Kansas (130)
28 Daniel Fox 378 28 448 34 Pittsburgh (159)
29 andrew hartung 374 28 525 40 Kansas (131)
30 Matthew McGowan 371 28 523 40 Duke (167)
30 Melissa Cruze 371 28 541 41 Duke (114)
32 Ben Alexander 363 28 494 38 Ohio St. (150)
33 C Baxter 362 27 503 37 Kentucky (100)
34 Bill Kelso 361 26 478 35 Ohio St. (140)
35 Gina Swainson 347 27 536 41 Kentucky (162)
Matt McGowan continues to get thrashed by his wfie, Whitney.
Betsy told me I can't say it anymore (especially to myself), but "You Go Girl!"
Rookie Zane Duncan posts a strong third place showing after two rounds. When reached for comment Hallie Richards told him to shut up.
Now 8,477th Nationally!
Rank Team Name Round Score Overall Score
1 GETBUSY 28 56
2 final four 28 54
2 Go Heels 26 54
2 jimmyd 26 54
2 john sweeney 26 54
2 LeePaulson 26 54
2 MaggiePaul 26 54
2 Palmore3 28 54
2 sirlance32 26 54
2 ustruck20 28 54
11 BOTTLE ROCKET 26 53
11 carter220 26 53
11 chris ballard 24 53
11 Denise Yogi 24 53
11 Don Biere 24 53
11 Doug's Practically Random Picks 26 53
11 dwarfbracket 26 53
11 Greg Beronja 24 53
11 HardKor picks 26 53
11 Hopeful One 28 53
8477 GREG ERICKSON 22 47
And that is with my original bracket. These other guys all make new brackets each round.
1 GETBUSY 28 56
2 final four 28 54
2 Go Heels 26 54
2 jimmyd 26 54
2 john sweeney 26 54
2 LeePaulson 26 54
2 MaggiePaul 26 54
2 Palmore3 28 54
2 sirlance32 26 54
2 ustruck20 28 54
11 BOTTLE ROCKET 26 53
11 carter220 26 53
11 chris ballard 24 53
11 Denise Yogi 24 53
11 Don Biere 24 53
11 Doug's Practically Random Picks 26 53
11 dwarfbracket 26 53
11 Greg Beronja 24 53
11 HardKor picks 26 53
11 Hopeful One 28 53
8477 GREG ERICKSON 22 47
And that is with my original bracket. These other guys all make new brackets each round.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Public Service - Atomic Edition
Now I have no idea what this chart actually means, but like most charts it looks both very reliable and confusing.
I'd prefer a chart that used the Rock-Paper-Scissors method to tell me when I am in trouble. Then again, I never understood why a rock covering paper was a winning move.
And the Divisions Are United (Albeit Briefly)
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 greg erickson 483 33 734 53 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 460 33 695 51 Kansas (150)
3 Connie Leggett 460 33 699 52 Kansas (89)
4 Alli Pressley 450 32 669 49 Duke (146)
5 Phyllis Hodge 438 32 678 51 Kansas (178)
6 Phyllis Hodge 438 32 678 51 Kansas (178)
7 Hallie Richards 424 31 614 47 Pittsburgh (162)
8 Andrew Pitts 423 30 676 50 Duke (158)
9 Buddy Hamilton 422 31 687 52 North Carolina (156)
10 Perry Griffin 415 30 661 49 Kansas (144)
11 Chuck Cruze 413 29 671 49 Connecticut (123)
12 Zane Duncan 413 30 658 49 Duke (148)
13 Whitney McGowan 404 30 641 49 Ohio St. (156)
14 Kristen Hicks 399 29 609 45 North Carolina (143)
15 Glenn Sharp 396 29 634 48 Ohio St. (117)
16 will akers 395 29 636 48 Ohio St. (147)
17 Alex Hodge 394 29 599 45 Duke (123)
18 Mark King 391 29 583 44 Duke (140)
19 Greg Gilbert 390 29 615 47 Ohio St. (145)
20 Steve Richards 388 29 626 48 Kansas (151)
21 Emily Sills 386 29 624 48 Ohio St. (131)
22 Jeff Hodge 386 29 591 45 Ohio St. (160)
23 Sandy Richards 385 28 624 47 Ohio St. (157)
24 Jeff Hodge 383 29 588 45 Duke (160)
25 Jim McCollum 381 26 576 42 Pittsburgh (135)
26 John Bailes 380 27 608 45 Ohio St. (159)
27 Sam Erickson 370 27 610 46 Kansas (151)
28 david young 367 27 618 47 Ohio St. (152)
29 Daniel Kittrell 362 25 563 40 Ohio St. (154)
30 Jenna Campbell 362 27 556 43 Pittsburgh (141)
31 Tyler Morrow 362 27 591 45 Ohio St. (158)
32 Nelson Swainson 361 27 583 44 North Carolina (155)
33 LAnne Joseph 361 27 578 44 Notre Dame (132)
34 Daniel Fox 356 26 551 42 Pittsburgh (159)
35 andrew hartung 352 26 576 44 Kansas (131)
36 Matthew McGowan 349 26 574 44 Duke (167)
37 Melissa Cruze 349 26 606 46 Duke (114)
38 David Babb 343 26 580 45 Kansas (130)
39 David Babb 343 26 580 45 Kansas (130)
40 Ben Alexander 341 26 557 43 Ohio St. (150)
41 Gina Swainson 325 25 575 44 Kentucky (162)
42 C Baxter 320 24 555 41 Kentucky (100)
43 Bill Kelso 318 23 529 39 Ohio St. (140)
44 Andrew Pitts 307 22 487 36 Ohio St. (160)
I think I speak for everyone when I extend my thanks to Jessica "Jessie" Hamilton for being thoughtful enough to include the "Jessie" - you know, so we wouldn't confuse her with the other Jessie Hamiltons in the pool.
Phyllis, Andrew Pitts and David Babb have multiple personality disorder.
Which explains a lot.
Andrew is apparently more indecisive than Obama, posting two very different brackets. But I think we can all rest easy as his odds of winning are less than those of Bruce Pearl coaching Tennessee next year.
Jill Green writes:
Priceless? Uh, better check your VISA statement, Jill.
Personally, I am inclined to let her play in the Rain Man Division.
1 greg erickson 483 33 734 53 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 460 33 695 51 Kansas (150)
3 Connie Leggett 460 33 699 52 Kansas (89)
4 Alli Pressley 450 32 669 49 Duke (146)
5 Phyllis Hodge 438 32 678 51 Kansas (178)
6 Phyllis Hodge 438 32 678 51 Kansas (178)
7 Hallie Richards 424 31 614 47 Pittsburgh (162)
8 Andrew Pitts 423 30 676 50 Duke (158)
9 Buddy Hamilton 422 31 687 52 North Carolina (156)
10 Perry Griffin 415 30 661 49 Kansas (144)
11 Chuck Cruze 413 29 671 49 Connecticut (123)
12 Zane Duncan 413 30 658 49 Duke (148)
13 Whitney McGowan 404 30 641 49 Ohio St. (156)
14 Kristen Hicks 399 29 609 45 North Carolina (143)
15 Glenn Sharp 396 29 634 48 Ohio St. (117)
16 will akers 395 29 636 48 Ohio St. (147)
17 Alex Hodge 394 29 599 45 Duke (123)
18 Mark King 391 29 583 44 Duke (140)
19 Greg Gilbert 390 29 615 47 Ohio St. (145)
20 Steve Richards 388 29 626 48 Kansas (151)
21 Emily Sills 386 29 624 48 Ohio St. (131)
22 Jeff Hodge 386 29 591 45 Ohio St. (160)
23 Sandy Richards 385 28 624 47 Ohio St. (157)
24 Jeff Hodge 383 29 588 45 Duke (160)
25 Jim McCollum 381 26 576 42 Pittsburgh (135)
26 John Bailes 380 27 608 45 Ohio St. (159)
27 Sam Erickson 370 27 610 46 Kansas (151)
28 david young 367 27 618 47 Ohio St. (152)
29 Daniel Kittrell 362 25 563 40 Ohio St. (154)
30 Jenna Campbell 362 27 556 43 Pittsburgh (141)
31 Tyler Morrow 362 27 591 45 Ohio St. (158)
32 Nelson Swainson 361 27 583 44 North Carolina (155)
33 LAnne Joseph 361 27 578 44 Notre Dame (132)
34 Daniel Fox 356 26 551 42 Pittsburgh (159)
35 andrew hartung 352 26 576 44 Kansas (131)
36 Matthew McGowan 349 26 574 44 Duke (167)
37 Melissa Cruze 349 26 606 46 Duke (114)
38 David Babb 343 26 580 45 Kansas (130)
39 David Babb 343 26 580 45 Kansas (130)
40 Ben Alexander 341 26 557 43 Ohio St. (150)
41 Gina Swainson 325 25 575 44 Kentucky (162)
42 C Baxter 320 24 555 41 Kentucky (100)
43 Bill Kelso 318 23 529 39 Ohio St. (140)
44 Andrew Pitts 307 22 487 36 Ohio St. (160)
I think I speak for everyone when I extend my thanks to Jessica "Jessie" Hamilton for being thoughtful enough to include the "Jessie" - you know, so we wouldn't confuse her with the other Jessie Hamiltons in the pool.
Phyllis, Andrew Pitts and David Babb have multiple personality disorder.
Which explains a lot.
Andrew is apparently more indecisive than Obama, posting two very different brackets. But I think we can all rest easy as his odds of winning are less than those of Bruce Pearl coaching Tennessee next year.
Jill Green writes:
I laughed out loud!!!!!
Dissed, even while out for Spring Break!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS – even though I did not get my bracket in, please include me (unlike Stacy, as you well know) in the bracket updates. The entertainment value is priceless: )!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Priceless? Uh, better check your VISA statement, Jill.
Personally, I am inclined to let her play in the Rain Man Division.
Do They have a Giant Foam Hand for This?
I am number 19,027 in the whole country.! I feel kind of bad about losing to a guy who spells "bracket" as "breacket" though.
Rank Team Name Round Score Overall Score
1 mittenz123 14 44
2 bangbang5590 14 43
2 cbosho 14 43
2 Dave Davenport 14 43
2 Doug's Picks 16 43
2 duceypop 16 43
2 dwarfbracket 16 43
2 GavinPSnyder 14 43
2 jakehicks 14 43
2 Jwik3540 14 43
2 kathleen kelly 14 43
2 Kyle Young, R 14 43
2 mc moan 14 43
2 Mikes Breacket 16 43
2 MJT 14 43
2 Party on Mass 14 43
2 RYAN AUTEN 16 43
2 Winning Bitches 14 43
2 Wonder Dogs 16 43
20 1st thoughs 16 42
19027 GREG ERICKSON 12 37
Rank Team Name Round Score Overall Score
1 mittenz123 14 44
2 bangbang5590 14 43
2 cbosho 14 43
2 Dave Davenport 14 43
2 Doug's Picks 16 43
2 duceypop 16 43
2 dwarfbracket 16 43
2 GavinPSnyder 14 43
2 jakehicks 14 43
2 Jwik3540 14 43
2 kathleen kelly 14 43
2 Kyle Young, R 14 43
2 mc moan 14 43
2 Mikes Breacket 16 43
2 MJT 14 43
2 Party on Mass 14 43
2 RYAN AUTEN 16 43
2 Winning Bitches 14 43
2 Wonder Dogs 16 43
20 1st thoughs 16 42
19027 GREG ERICKSON 12 37
Mark Brumbelow Interview
Today our interview is with a person who is an eminent scholar, musician and golfer as well as the ruler of the Roman Empire in a past life, Mark Brumbelow.
Our Correspondent: Good Morning Sir.
MB: Yes, Good Morning.
Correspondent: Mark please tell our readers more about yourself.
MB: OK. I like pina coladas. And getting caught in the rain. I am not into yoga. I AM into champagne.Okay, not really. I just like the meter of those lines.
Correspondent: Which is the happiest moment in your life?
MB: Te day I left Madison, Wisconsin. Either that or when Kelly Clarkson won American Idol.
Correspondent: Which is the saddest moment in your bracket?
MB: Morehead State over Louisville. No question.
Correspondent: What do you think which is your favorite quote?
MB: "I came, I saw, I conquered." I really like that one.
Correspondent: What is your first career?
MB: I started out with Dave Letterman as a member of Paul Shafer's Band. But I gave that up for a chance to compete on Wheel of Fortune. I had a shot to win a million bucks when the idiot next to me tried to buy a vowel when all the vowels were still on the board. I started laughing so hard I scared Vanna White. They cut to commercial and the next thing next you know I'm taking the CPA exam. Damn you Vanna White!
Correspondent: Guess that must have been hard?
MB: What the CPA Exam? Naw...piece of cake. What was really hard was not getting to shake Pat Sajak's hand. Still have no gotten over that.
Correspondent: There is a rumor that you are having an affair with Cleopatra VII, is it true?
Caesar: I am not going to answer this one. Don't ask too much of personal question. Proceed to your next question.
Correspondent: Sorry.
Correspondent: What do you think your greatest achievement in life?
MB: I was a studio musician for Michael Jackson on his Thriller album.
Correspondent: Really?
MB: No. Gotcha, didn't I? [Brumbelow laughs massively; walls shake]
Correspondent: You haven't been to Japan recently, have you?
Our Correspondent: Good Morning Sir.
MB: Yes, Good Morning.
Correspondent: Mark please tell our readers more about yourself.
MB: OK. I like pina coladas. And getting caught in the rain. I am not into yoga. I AM into champagne.Okay, not really. I just like the meter of those lines.
Correspondent: Which is the happiest moment in your life?
MB: Te day I left Madison, Wisconsin. Either that or when Kelly Clarkson won American Idol.
Correspondent: Which is the saddest moment in your bracket?
MB: Morehead State over Louisville. No question.
Correspondent: What do you think which is your favorite quote?
MB: "I came, I saw, I conquered." I really like that one.
Correspondent: What is your first career?
MB: I started out with Dave Letterman as a member of Paul Shafer's Band. But I gave that up for a chance to compete on Wheel of Fortune. I had a shot to win a million bucks when the idiot next to me tried to buy a vowel when all the vowels were still on the board. I started laughing so hard I scared Vanna White. They cut to commercial and the next thing next you know I'm taking the CPA exam. Damn you Vanna White!
Correspondent: Guess that must have been hard?
MB: What the CPA Exam? Naw...piece of cake. What was really hard was not getting to shake Pat Sajak's hand. Still have no gotten over that.
Correspondent: There is a rumor that you are having an affair with Cleopatra VII, is it true?
Caesar: I am not going to answer this one. Don't ask too much of personal question. Proceed to your next question.
Correspondent: Sorry.
Correspondent: What do you think your greatest achievement in life?
MB: I was a studio musician for Michael Jackson on his Thriller album.
Correspondent: Really?
MB: No. Gotcha, didn't I? [Brumbelow laughs massively; walls shake]
Correspondent: You haven't been to Japan recently, have you?
In High Stakes I Am Even More Awesome
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 Greg Erickson 40 33 109 55 Ohio St. (120)
2 Jim McCollum 37 31 95 50 Ohio St. (135)
3 Laura Belcher 36 30 96 50 Duke (151)
4 Jeremy Shoop 35 29 107 52 Ohio St. (126)
5 gabe beck 34 28 99 49 Kansas (150)
5 Kevin Mead 34 29 87 46 Duke (151)
5 Kristen Hicks 34 30 90 47 Ohio St. (134)
5 Laura Belcher 34 29 99 50 Ohio St. (162)
5 Paul Burris 34 28 86 46 Pittsburgh (153)
10 Andrew Pitts 33 29 88 47 Syracuse (159)
10 David Belcher 33 27 98 48 Ohio St. (146)
10 larry brady 33 27 105 50 Kansas (130)
13 david young 32 27 97 48 Kansas (154)
13 Jonathan Hart 32 27 97 48 Kansas (160)
13 LAnne Joseph 32 28 87 46 Ohio St. (126)
13 Pat O'Connor 32 28 99 49 Kansas (143)
17 Bette Brady 30 26 95 47 Ohio St. (136)
17 jason brady 30 26 95 47 Kansas (152)
17 Rachel McCollum 30 26 94 46 Ohio St. (144)
17 Todd Bealer 30 25 90 44 North Carolina (190)
21 Beverly Mack 29 25 95 46 North Carolina (118)
21 shannon beck 29 25 96 46 Duke (145)
23 David Babb 28 24 95 45 Kansas (130)
23 robby vincill 28 26 97 48 North Carolina (145)
23 tom joseph 28 25 81 43 Ohio St. (169)
26 Tom Joseph 27 25 73 41 Pittsburgh (130)
27 Bill Kelso 26 22 95 44 Ohio St. (140)
Secure in the knowledge that I will find a way to lose no matter what, I believe it's time for a beer.
1 Greg Erickson 40 33 109 55 Ohio St. (120)
2 Jim McCollum 37 31 95 50 Ohio St. (135)
3 Laura Belcher 36 30 96 50 Duke (151)
4 Jeremy Shoop 35 29 107 52 Ohio St. (126)
5 gabe beck 34 28 99 49 Kansas (150)
5 Kevin Mead 34 29 87 46 Duke (151)
5 Kristen Hicks 34 30 90 47 Ohio St. (134)
5 Laura Belcher 34 29 99 50 Ohio St. (162)
5 Paul Burris 34 28 86 46 Pittsburgh (153)
10 Andrew Pitts 33 29 88 47 Syracuse (159)
10 David Belcher 33 27 98 48 Ohio St. (146)
10 larry brady 33 27 105 50 Kansas (130)
13 david young 32 27 97 48 Kansas (154)
13 Jonathan Hart 32 27 97 48 Kansas (160)
13 LAnne Joseph 32 28 87 46 Ohio St. (126)
13 Pat O'Connor 32 28 99 49 Kansas (143)
17 Bette Brady 30 26 95 47 Ohio St. (136)
17 jason brady 30 26 95 47 Kansas (152)
17 Rachel McCollum 30 26 94 46 Ohio St. (144)
17 Todd Bealer 30 25 90 44 North Carolina (190)
21 Beverly Mack 29 25 95 46 North Carolina (118)
21 shannon beck 29 25 96 46 Duke (145)
23 David Babb 28 24 95 45 Kansas (130)
23 robby vincill 28 26 97 48 North Carolina (145)
23 tom joseph 28 25 81 43 Ohio St. (169)
26 Tom Joseph 27 25 73 41 Pittsburgh (130)
27 Bill Kelso 26 22 95 44 Ohio St. (140)
Secure in the knowledge that I will find a way to lose no matter what, I believe it's time for a beer.
Meanwhile, In the Helen Keller Division
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 Connie Leggett 437 31 699 52 Kansas (89)
2 Alli Pressley 427 30 669 49 Duke (146)
3 Phyllis Hodge 415 30 678 51 Kansas (178)
4 Buddy Hamilton 399 29 687 52 North Carolina (156)
5 Mark King 368 27 583 44 Duke (140)
6 Jeff Hodge 360 27 588 45 Duke (160)
7 LA Joseph 338 25 578 44 Notre Dame (132)
8 David Babb 320 24 580 45 Kansas (130)
9 Andrew Pitts 284 20 487 36 Ohio St. (160)
Life would be a lot easier if you guys had all picked Pittsburgh.
Phyllis: I picked Kansas. Who did you pick?
Jeff: Duke.
Phyllis: You know I hate Duke, right?
Jeff: Since when?
Phyllis: Since you picked them.
1 Connie Leggett 437 31 699 52 Kansas (89)
2 Alli Pressley 427 30 669 49 Duke (146)
3 Phyllis Hodge 415 30 678 51 Kansas (178)
4 Buddy Hamilton 399 29 687 52 North Carolina (156)
5 Mark King 368 27 583 44 Duke (140)
6 Jeff Hodge 360 27 588 45 Duke (160)
7 LA Joseph 338 25 578 44 Notre Dame (132)
8 David Babb 320 24 580 45 Kansas (130)
9 Andrew Pitts 284 20 487 36 Ohio St. (160)
Life would be a lot easier if you guys had all picked Pittsburgh.
Phyllis: I picked Kansas. Who did you pick?
Jeff: Duke.
Phyllis: You know I hate Duke, right?
Jeff: Since when?
Phyllis: Since you picked them.
Only Nineteen Games Remain
Rank Team Name Score Correct Best Score Best Correct Champion
1 greg erickson 460 31 734 53 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 437 31 695 51 Kansas (150)
3 Phyllis Hodge 415 30 678 51 Kansas (178)
4 Hallie Richards 401 29 614 47 Pittsburgh (162)
5 Andrew Pitts 400 28 676 50 Duke (158)
6 Perry Griffin 392 28 661 49 Kansas (144)
7 Chuck Cruze 390 27 671 49 Connecticut (123)
7 Zane Duncan 390 28 658 49 Duke (148)
9 Kristen Hicks 387 28 609 45 North Carolina (143)
10 Whitney McGowan 381 28 641 49 Ohio St. (156)
11 Glenn Sharp 373 27 634 48 Ohio St. (117)
12 will akers 372 27 636 48 Ohio St. (147)
13 Alex Hodge 371 27 599 45 Duke (123)
14 Greg Gilbert 367 27 615 47 Ohio St. (145)
15 Steve Richards 365 27 626 48 Kansas (151)
16 Emily Sills 363 27 624 48 Ohio St. (131)
16 Jeff Hodge 363 27 591 45 Ohio St. (160)
18 Sandy Richards 362 26 624 47 Ohio St. (157)
19 Jim McCollum 358 24 576 42 Pittsburgh (135)
20 John Bailes 357 25 608 45 Ohio St. (159)
21 Daniel Kittrell 350 24 563 40 Ohio St. (154)
22 Sam Erickson 347 25 610 46 Kansas (151)
23 Daniel Fox 344 25 551 42 Pittsburgh (159)
23 david young 344 25 618 47 Ohio St. (152)
25 Jenna Campbell 339 25 556 43 Pittsburgh (141)
25 Tyler Morrow 339 25 591 45 Ohio St. (158)
27 Nelson Swainson 338 25 583 44 North Carolina (155)
28 andrew hartung 329 24 576 44 Kansas (131)
29 Matthew McGowan 326 24 574 44 Duke (167)
29 Melissa Cruze 326 24 606 46 Duke (114)
31 David Babb 320 24 580 45 Kansas (130)
32 Ben Alexander 318 24 557 43 Ohio St. (150)
33 Gina Swainson 302 23 575 44 Kentucky (162)
34 C Baxter 297 22 555 41 Kentucky (100)
35 Bill Kelso 295 21 529 39 Ohio St. (140)
Those who picked Pittsburgh - WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? They lost to Tennessee! No way they could win the title.
1 greg erickson 460 31 734 53 Duke (122)
2 Jessie Hamilton 437 31 695 51 Kansas (150)
3 Phyllis Hodge 415 30 678 51 Kansas (178)
4 Hallie Richards 401 29 614 47 Pittsburgh (162)
5 Andrew Pitts 400 28 676 50 Duke (158)
6 Perry Griffin 392 28 661 49 Kansas (144)
7 Chuck Cruze 390 27 671 49 Connecticut (123)
7 Zane Duncan 390 28 658 49 Duke (148)
9 Kristen Hicks 387 28 609 45 North Carolina (143)
10 Whitney McGowan 381 28 641 49 Ohio St. (156)
11 Glenn Sharp 373 27 634 48 Ohio St. (117)
12 will akers 372 27 636 48 Ohio St. (147)
13 Alex Hodge 371 27 599 45 Duke (123)
14 Greg Gilbert 367 27 615 47 Ohio St. (145)
15 Steve Richards 365 27 626 48 Kansas (151)
16 Emily Sills 363 27 624 48 Ohio St. (131)
16 Jeff Hodge 363 27 591 45 Ohio St. (160)
18 Sandy Richards 362 26 624 47 Ohio St. (157)
19 Jim McCollum 358 24 576 42 Pittsburgh (135)
20 John Bailes 357 25 608 45 Ohio St. (159)
21 Daniel Kittrell 350 24 563 40 Ohio St. (154)
22 Sam Erickson 347 25 610 46 Kansas (151)
23 Daniel Fox 344 25 551 42 Pittsburgh (159)
23 david young 344 25 618 47 Ohio St. (152)
25 Jenna Campbell 339 25 556 43 Pittsburgh (141)
25 Tyler Morrow 339 25 591 45 Ohio St. (158)
27 Nelson Swainson 338 25 583 44 North Carolina (155)
28 andrew hartung 329 24 576 44 Kansas (131)
29 Matthew McGowan 326 24 574 44 Duke (167)
29 Melissa Cruze 326 24 606 46 Duke (114)
31 David Babb 320 24 580 45 Kansas (130)
32 Ben Alexander 318 24 557 43 Ohio St. (150)
33 Gina Swainson 302 23 575 44 Kentucky (162)
34 C Baxter 297 22 555 41 Kentucky (100)
35 Bill Kelso 295 21 529 39 Ohio St. (140)
Those who picked Pittsburgh - WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? They lost to Tennessee! No way they could win the title.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
A Mystery Bigger Than the Crappy Ending of LOST
How in the hell do you find that many people who know the whole Lord of the Dance routine together at the same time?
I think my friend Graeme is in the front row. The Aussie-looking guy in shorts and a tie.
A Moment of Silence, Please.
We've lost Cheryl Baxter's bracket.
I know, it was awfully young.
A real tragedy.
She'll be receiving friends next Saturday. Details to follow.
I know, it was awfully young.
A real tragedy.
She'll be receiving friends next Saturday. Details to follow.
Public Service
I am always surprised at how many people have not seen (or even heard of) so many really good - arguably even classic - films.
Because I am a caring guy, here's a compilation of the key scene from 71 great films. Now you can claim you've seen them. Sure, it might spoil it for you when you finally do see the film, but then again we both know that will never happen.
Because there are no Twilight scenes in here.
How many can you name?
WARNING: A little violent in parts, but no worse than the murderous rage tax season sometimes engenders.
It will make me feel a little better. Just do it. There will be a quiz.
Where It All Began
Some people ask me where my affinity for the NCAA Basketball Tournament began.
March 17, 1973.
Providence, led by Ernie DiGregorio, upset Maryland, led by Len Elmore and Tom McMillan, 103-89, in the East Regional Finals. Back then it was only a 24 team tournament and "March Madness" was just "March Slightly Craziness." DiGregorio, a short, slow, goofy-looking white kid (my hero at the time) was a remarkable basketball player and a true pure shooter, scored 32 despite being in foul trouble the whole game.
He fouled out with 5 charging fouls. Maryland's whole strategy was to bait him into driving and then flop when he made contact to try and draw the foul. It didn't work well, because most of the time he just scored and no foul was called. But it only had to work five times, and it did.
But Maryland still lost. Providence's real star that day was Marvin "Bad News" Barnes, arguably the original Dennis Rodman, who had beaten a man with a tire iron and been arrested multiple times for burglary and assault - not to mention multiple drug charges. Amazing, none of this impacted his eligibility at Providence. (Obviously he could have gone to Ohio State as well.)
I watched the game with my Dad while we hung tongue in grove pine paneling and finished the basement like a couple of pros. Well, I basically just handed dad nails and got him beers, but still. After the game we laid red shag carpeting squares. (It was the 1970s, damn it!) And at the end of the day we were really proud of ourselves and had our first beer together.
Okay, I was only twelve, so I didn't really have that beer. But it's a better memory if I did.
Miss you, Dad.
March 17, 1973.
Providence, led by Ernie DiGregorio, upset Maryland, led by Len Elmore and Tom McMillan, 103-89, in the East Regional Finals. Back then it was only a 24 team tournament and "March Madness" was just "March Slightly Craziness." DiGregorio, a short, slow, goofy-looking white kid (my hero at the time) was a remarkable basketball player and a true pure shooter, scored 32 despite being in foul trouble the whole game.
He fouled out with 5 charging fouls. Maryland's whole strategy was to bait him into driving and then flop when he made contact to try and draw the foul. It didn't work well, because most of the time he just scored and no foul was called. But it only had to work five times, and it did.
But Maryland still lost. Providence's real star that day was Marvin "Bad News" Barnes, arguably the original Dennis Rodman, who had beaten a man with a tire iron and been arrested multiple times for burglary and assault - not to mention multiple drug charges. Amazing, none of this impacted his eligibility at Providence. (Obviously he could have gone to Ohio State as well.)
I watched the game with my Dad while we hung tongue in grove pine paneling and finished the basement like a couple of pros. Well, I basically just handed dad nails and got him beers, but still. After the game we laid red shag carpeting squares. (It was the 1970s, damn it!) And at the end of the day we were really proud of ourselves and had our first beer together.
Okay, I was only twelve, so I didn't really have that beer. But it's a better memory if I did.
Miss you, Dad.
A Good Memory
Once, during a tax season many years ago when my boys were still very small, I came home after an especially tough day and pulled into the garage.
The boys were at the door to the garage and literally squealed with excitement when I opened the door to my car.
They ran over and gave me a big hug for no apparent reason other than the fact that they were happy to see me.
Sam said to me, "Dad, you are the best of life."
And a small tear formed in my eye. It still does whenever I think of that moment.
The boys were at the door to the garage and literally squealed with excitement when I opened the door to my car.
They ran over and gave me a big hug for no apparent reason other than the fact that they were happy to see me.
Sam said to me, "Dad, you are the best of life."
And a small tear formed in my eye. It still does whenever I think of that moment.
Jake Gyllenhall
I don't think there is a good Jake Gyllenhall movie. I watched Jarhead this morning. I mean, Donnie Darko was kind of interesting - if you are into scary rabbit masks and stupid LOST endings and all that - but the rest of his stuff is always angsty left wing garbage.
I think we should send him to Libya and see what happens. If he stops the violence there maybe I will give him another chance. But the odds are good there won't be anymore Jake Gyllenhall movies if he goes to Libya.
So it's really kind of a win-win.
I think we should send him to Libya and see what happens. If he stops the violence there maybe I will give him another chance. But the odds are good there won't be anymore Jake Gyllenhall movies if he goes to Libya.
So it's really kind of a win-win.
Odd
I was walking down the hall a few minutes ago and I passed John Bailes and he was singing " Aye-Aye-Ya-Aye, I am the Frito Bandito."*
I did a double-take as we passed, and I'll swear that just for a second he was wearing a poncho and a sombrero.
* No one under 30 has a clue what this means.
I did a double-take as we passed, and I'll swear that just for a second he was wearing a poncho and a sombrero.
* No one under 30 has a clue what this means.
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