Archive for April, 2009
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Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Northwest Harley Blog
I’ve alerted people to the fact that the groundwork is being laid for a new kind of Harley-Davidson company in the future. It’s anticipated they will need to aggressively streamline brands, shrink capacity and either eliminate or phase-out certain poor performing models.
Then this past weekend […]
Amber Nichole Miller Out Partying With Wandi at UFC 97
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by MMA Fight Girls Blog
Although she’s no longer a UFC Octagon Girl, she still has a special place in the hearts of long time MMA fans. Amber Nichole Miller was out on the scene last weekend after the UFC 97 fights. Working with Xyience and Wanderlei Silva, it […]
Ellington
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Jazz Suite
What do you say about Duke that hasn’t been said?
Travis Hafner to the DL
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Travis Hafner has landed on the DL for a third straight year. His right shoulder is the cause once again according to MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince.. He is going to see Dr. James Andrews, which should put his fantasy owners on edge. They don’t think it’s serious, […]
Tina Brooks
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Jazz Note SDP
Another shooting star in the Jazz sky. Harold Floyd (Tina) Brooks (pronounced sure enough Teena), killed himself off pretty quick. But before the narcotics brought the curtain down, he managed to produce some awesome jazz. I have been enjoying Minor Move for some time now. There is […]
Best/Worst Local Sports Media Personality for Minneapolis
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
When you think about local sports media personalities for the Twin Cities, the first name that pops in your mind, for better or worse, is Sid Hartman. Sid has been around so long he is more than a sports journalist, he is […]
Dwight Howard Suspended for Game 6
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
If Orlando is going to wrap up their first-round series against Philadelphia, it is going to have to be done without Superman. Dwight Howard was suspended for Game 6 for an intentional elbow to Samuel Dalembert. Howard’s elbows did even more damage as he […]
Playoffs Fantasy Hockey Players of the Day - 4/28/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
4/28/09
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
Sergei Fedorov - Goal
Alexander Semin - Goal
Nik Antropov - Goal
Simeon Varlamov - W, 14 of 15 Saves
Henrik Lundqvist - 22 of 24 Saves
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
Eric Staal - 1 Goal, 1 Assist
Tim Gleason - 2 Assists
Chad LaRose […]
NBA Playoffs Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 4/28/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
4/28/09
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics
Kendrick Perkins - 16 Points, 19 Rebounds, 7 Blocks
Rajon Rondo - 28 Points, 11 Assists, 8 Rebounds
Joakim Noah - 11 Points, 17 Rebounds
Paul Pierce - 26 Points, 7 Rebounds
Ben Gordon - 26 Points, 6 Assists
Glen Davis - 21 Points, 6 Rebounds
Kirk Hinrich […]
All-time New York/San Francisco Giants
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Face of the Franchise:
Willie Mays
Manager: John McGraw
C - Harry Danning
1B - Willie McCovey
2B - Frankie Frisch
3B - Freddie Lindstrom
SS - Travis Jackson
OF - Barry Bonds
OF - Willie Mays
OF - Mel Ott
DH - Bill Terry
Bench: Util George Davis, 1B/OF Orlando Cepeda, 2B Jeff Kent, OF Mike […]
Patrick Schuster’s No-Hitter Streak Ends
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Mitchell High School Pitcher Patrick Schuster’s bid to tie the national record of six consecutive no-hitters fell short when he gave up a Double to Drew Doty in the third Inning yesterday. Schuster had thrown four consecutive no-hitters prior to Doty’s hit.
Schuster did not have […]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 4/28/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
4/28/09
Hitters
Russell Branyan (Game 2) - 5 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, RBI
Yuniesky Betancourt (Game 2) - 4 for 5, Run, HR, 5 RBI, SB
Mark DeRosa - 4 for 5, 4 Runs, Double, HR, RBI
Jorge Cantu - 3 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 HRs, 5 RBI, […]
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool - Runs & Ribbies
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Runs and/or RBI categories.
Runs
Dexter Fowler, Colorado Rockies - Dexter was on yesterday’s Speed Demon report because of his five SB game. He also scored 7 Runs over the past week while hitting .400 (8 for 20). […]
NFL Draft Review - Wide Receivers
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
I continue my NFL Draft review with a look at the WRs drafted in the first three rounds.
Darrius Heyward-Bey, Oakland Raiders - I feel bad for DHB. When people are criticizing Al Davis and the Raiders’ #7 selection of the speedy wideout, they are putting […]
Peter Brotzman Trio at Poncho Concert Hall
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by EyeShotJazz
Peter Brotzmann Trio with Eric Revis & Nasheet WaitsPlayed Poncho Concert Hall at Cornish College Tuesday evening. They were smashing. One of the last in the series of the Earshot Jazz Spring Series 2009 in April. Coming up on thursday is the final featuring The Thing Mats Gustasson - […]
Save Our Boreal Birds
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[?]Submitted by BrdPics Blog
From David Childs:
The Boreal Songbird Initiative, along with other environmental groups like Bird Studies Canada, Nature Canada, the David Suzuki Foundation, among others created a petition called “Save our Boreal Birds” a little over a year ago. This petition will be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada […]
Jose Valverde and Edwin Encarnacion go on the DL
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Two NL Central foes sent players to the Disabled List today.
The Houston Astros sent Closer Jose Valverde to the 15-day DL because of a strained calf. The NL Saves leader the past two years has been slow out of the gate with just two Saves and […]
Joel Hanrahan Loses Closer Role
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Joel Hanrahan lost his Closer job, just as the Rotoprofessor predicted, with the Washington Nationals according to Bill Ladson at MLB.com.
The last straw came last night when Raúl Ibañez hit an eighth-inning Grand Slam off the big Righthander. It was Hanrahan’s third blown save in his […]
Ballard Jazz Festival Part 2
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by EyeShotJazz
Some more photos from the Ballard Jazz Festival and the Quartet: Corey Christiansen (guitar), Mark Taylor (sax), Paul Gabrielson (bass), Matt Jorgensen (drums) when they opened up the Saturday night Mainstage Concert of the Ballard Jazz Festival.
From the Saturday night episode of the Ballard Jazz Festival at the beautiful […]
Don’t Miss Sean and Bang Camaro TONIGHT
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I don’t have “favorite blogs”, but if I did, one of my favorites would be “Circle of Fits”.
Why?
Because Sean Barry is a phenomenal writer with a passion for rock music, a deep beautiful love for his wife and son, and a heart that knows the depths […]
For My Son:
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I spent the entire day with my son in one of those situations where you sit around waiting for hours in boredom. Luckily (for him) I had my iPod, and although our tastes in music are vastly different, there are a few bands we both like.
One […]
Concert for Bangladesh
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
Today is Bloggers Unite for Hunger and Hope Day. There are so many great organizations that are striving for the worldwide focus of helping those who are starving, homeless and in the end dieing without the cure for many diseases. Just Google or use your preferred […]
Shawn “Thunder” Wallace’s YouTube lessons
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Casa Valdez Studios
Saxophonist and educator Shawn ‘Thunder’ Wallace has posted some of his lessons on YouTube. Thunder has some worthwhile stuff on there, despite the silly nickname.
Lesson videos
James Mahone’s Practice Portal
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Casa Valdez Studios
James Mahone is a very nice saxophonist who is currently residing in Tokyo. When I was living in NYC in the late 90’s James and I played a few sessions together with our mutual friend Matt Otto.
James now writes a great educational Jazz blog called Practice […]
Playoffs Fantasy Hockey Players of the Day - 4/27/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
4/27/09
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames
Dustin Byfuglien - 1 Goal, 2 Assists
Patrick Kane - 1 Goal, 1 Assist
Kris Versteeg - 2 Assists
Nikolai Khabibulin - W, 43 of 44 Saves
San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks
Ryan Getzlaf - 1 Goal, 1 Assist
Chris Pronger - 2 Assists
Jonas Hiller - […]
