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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I don’t have to wait until the next morning to regret something I did that was kinda dumb.” -- Bobby Knight
A 32-year-old Kentucky woman, who said she didn’t know that she was pregnant, delivered her newborn son on the floor of her laundry room by herself and even cut the umbilical cord. Kelly Bottom told The Advocate-Messenger that she also picked up her other son from school and stopped in at the baby’s grandmother’s house to show her the infant before going to the hospital Thursday. The newspaper reported the mother and baby were discharged from the hospital Monday after checking in Thursday night. Bottom said the baby weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. at birth.
Chef Creates The “Breast” Cheese Ever
Breast milk cheese, anyone? A Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls “My spouse’s mommy milk cheese.” Daniel Angerer coowns Klee Brasserie with his wife Lori Mason. A photo on his blog features the cheese encrusted with maple caramelized pumpkin and Concord grapes. They had an overabundance of milk for their newborn, Arabella Caroline. When their small freezer ran out of space, Angerer decided to experiment. Angerer said his cooking instincts tend toward things natural. But even he admits: “THIS is a whole other level of ‘natural.’”
Bank Wrongly Repossessed Home
A Pittsburgh-area woman is suing Bank of America, claiming it wrongfully repossessed her home and saying that a bank contractor trashed the house and took her parrot. Forty-six-year-old Angela Iannelli sued Bank of America in Allegheny County on Monday. She claims her mortgage payments were on time when the contractor damaged furniture, took her pet parrot and padlocked the door to her Allison Park home in October. Bank of America declined to comment. The suit seeks unspecified damages. Iannelli’s attorney says she suffered irreparable emotional damage and is afraid to set foot in the house. The lawsuit says she eventually regained possession of the bird, named Luke, after repeated phone calls to the bank.
Drunk Woman Lets 14-Year-Old Son Drive
A 37-year-old woman was accused of putting her 14-yearold behind the wheel because she was too drunk to drive. The woman was arrested Saturday after Washington County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 75 because of erratic driving. Deputies found the woman’s 14-yearold son in the driver’s seat and two other minors - ages 14 and 17 - in the car. The woman was arrested and has been charged with three counts of child neglect and one count of allowing a minor to drive. The sheriff’s department said the children in the vehicle were turned over to an uncle in Tekamah.
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BIG DADDY POLITICS William Howard Taft (1857-1930), 27th president of the United States, weighed approximately 340 pounds. After getting stuck in his bathtub on Inauguration Day and being pried-out, a new tub was installed four-times normal size. (Also during his presidency, Taft had two milk cows, Mooly Wolly and Paulin. Paulin was the last cow to graze on the White House lawn.....talk about “grass-roots” support.) SHE WANTED TO CART SOME CASH TO THE BANK On June 13, 1996, the Tampa Tribune reported Golf widow Diana Nagy filed a lawsuit in Charleston, West Virginia, against the manufacturer of a golf cart her husband had fallen to his death from. She admitted he had been drinking, but still felt all golf carts should be equipped with seat belts and doors. She also sued the driver of the cart, her own son. WERE YOU HUNGRY FOR THESE FACTS? Chinese leader Mao Tse-Tung created the world’s worst famine, causing an estimated 30 million deaths (19581962), by using a failed farming program already proven impossible by Joseph Stalin, who, in his attempt, had starved to death 9 million Russians (1921-1922).
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Wa s t i n g o u r m o n ey s o yo u d o n ’t h a ve t o !
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“Entertainment’s Real Critic”
It’s the on-screen prelude to one of Hollywood’s most talked about alleged new romances. Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler “allegedly” found love on the set of their new comedy adventure movie The Bounty Hunter. Wouldn’t that be poetic justice? In the film, Butler plays Milo Boyd, a down on his luck bounty hunter, who gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurley, played, of course, by Aniston. He thinks all that’s ahead is an easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover-up, Milo realizes that nothing ever goes simply with him and Nicole. The exes continually one-up each other—until they find themselves on the run for their lives. They thought their promise to love, honor and obey was tough—staying alive is going to be a whole lot tougher. I sat down with the lovely Ms. Jen to talk about the movie and what it was like being chased by Tinseltown’s most notorious playboy! What initially attracted you to this project? I love the sort of romance, the suspense, the action of it all. The Midnight Run element it had to it. It just seemed like something fun. I never really had so much action [in a movie]. You and Gerard play a former husband and wife who are
thrown back together into this adventure. Describe their relationship. She was a reporter, and he was a cop; so they could break things down together, and I guess somehow or another, as relationships do, they got lazy and started to not pay as much attention to each other. The things they loved about each other became the things that annoyed them. Her commitment and his commitment to work, her lack of attention to him or vice versa. That’s what’s fun about watching this story. As he is chasing her, he gets involved in pursuing the story with her and they get back to the beauty and fun of what their relationship was and fall back in love. And I gotta ask, what was it like working with Gerard? Gerry is just funny. That’s what’s so great about him. He’s absolutely disarming. I mean, here comes this gorgeous Scottish actor who you think you should be afraid of, and he’s really just a softie.
A White Rabbit. A Dodo bird. Multicolored flowers. A blue caterpillar. A Cheshire cat. These are the assortment of nature’s creations Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska) runs into after falling through a deep hole as adult, years after her first encounter in Wonderland as a child. This would all seem normal. The trouble is these creatures and budding flowers all talk and are led by a Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) who utters things that rarely make sense. To director Tim Burton, who has taken audiences on dark, out-of- this-world journeys filled with strange characters in films like Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sweeney Todd, this should all seem completely normal…to him that is. To us, ok myself, Alice In Wonderland is a fun visual delight. The most unexpected surprise here is it’s not Depp who steals the show. The most memorable characters are Burton alum Helena Bonham Carter’s domineeringly evil, perhaps bitchy Red Queen who boasts an awfully large bulbous head. The other is a digital creation – a floating, talking, roly, poly Cheshire Cat with a long toothy grin who never gets involved in politics.
This is a great date night movie, guys. Lots of action. Jennifer looks amazing! The Bounty Hunter opens nationwide this week. The movie is rated PG-13 for sexual content including suggestive comments, language and some violence. For all of this week’s new releases and more of your biggest stars, check out my show Reel Critics on Time Warner Cable Video on Demand under the North Texas programming tab.
On one level, this story about the daily lives of three New York police officers, played by Richard Gere, Don Cheadle and Ethan Hawke, working in different departments, none of whom know each other, is like watching a promising television crime drama pilot. We’ve been down this road before watching this assortment of real life characters battling high stress and financial problems. What keeps the viewer interested from start to finish is seeing if their personal lives take a tragic turn for the worse.
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MUSIC: Air-Guitar Mix 1. Lie
Dream Theater – Awake
2. Through the Fire and Flames
DragonForce – Inhuman Rampage
3. No Way but the Hard Way
Airbourne – No Way but the Hard Way
4. Panic Attack
Aussie rockers Airbourne are embarking on a full US spring tour supporting Bullet For My Valentine. Airbourne vocalist/guitarist Joel O’Keeffe says, “We’re really lookin’ forward to tearin’ it up on US soil again! This time with No Guts. No Glory. It’s gonna be even more rock ‘n’ roll. It’s been a bloody long time between drinks with you guys and we’ve missed rockin’ out with you all.” Airbourne’s sophomore album, No Guts. No Glory., hits retail shelves on April 20. You can see them live at Dallas’ House of Blues on May 7. If you can’t make that date, they are playing May 9 at kickass venue Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. Road trip!
Dream Theater – Octavarium
5. Valley of the Damned
DragonForce – Valley of the Damned
6. Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
Airbourne – Runnin’ Wild
7. Constant Motion
Dream Theater – Systematic Chaos
8. Fury of the Storm
DragonForce – Sonic Firestorm
9. Stand Up for Rock N Roll
Airbourne – Runnin’ Wild
10. A Rite of Passage
DragonForce have parted ways with singer ZP Theart. The band issued this statement: “It is with great regret that DragonForce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart. This is due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion but the rest of the band sincerely wishes ZP great success with his future projects.” DragonForce has started writing their fifth album and a worldwide search for a new vocalist. “We are looking for a powerful, melodic singer to write a new chapter of DragonForce with us,” said guitarist Herman Li. If you think you’ve got the voice of a metal god, you can apply at www.dragonforce. com/audition.
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Dream Theater will spend their summer with Iron Maiden on a tour of US and Canada. The tour, June 9 through July 20, includes a stop at Madison Square Garden in NYC, marking the first time that 25-year-old Dream Theater will have played the famous arena. Of touring with Iron Maiden, drummer Mike Portnoy said, “It is a bit of a dream come true for us. After 25 years together, at this stage in our career, there’s honestly only three bands Dream Theater would consider opening for and Maiden is one of them. It is an absolute honor. Through the years, we’ve done many one-off shows with Maiden and they’ve almost all been overseas. It is very exciting to finally be doing a full tour with them and on our side of the pond, no less.” Playing MSG for the first time is also a huge accomplishment for the band. “Dream Theater has achieved so many dreams through the years, from playing the Budokan in Tokyo to Wembley Arena in London to Radio City Music Hall in NYC,” Portnoy said. “But the one remaining dream that has eluded us through all of these years was to play at Madison Square Garden.” Portnoy has proof of this career-long dream. “About a month ago, my family and I were watching a video of my first band Intruder from back in 1983, and in the video before the show, I was interviewed and asked what my dream Texas Tour Dates for the Iron Maiden/Dream Theater: goal was. I responded ‘To June 9 Superpages.com Center Dallas play the Garden.’ It took alJune 11 The Woodlands Houston most 30 years, but it’s surJune 12 AT&T Center San Antonio real that I will now be able to check it off the list.”
Dream Theater – Black Clouds & Silver Linings
MAVS:News
by: Geoff Case “NBA Analyst ”
STARS:News
by: Richard “Rocket” Pollak “That Hockey Guy”
New Mavs Don’t Fix Every Problem Jerry-World Wants More Ice The New York Knicks shutting down the Mavs’ 13-game win streak last Saturday was not because of the 50-point defeat earlier in the season. This was a case of finally not being able to dig out of a hole. While it’s very hard to be critical of a team that just tied the longest win streak of the season, this is something that should concern the Mavs. The slow starts that plagued the team before the trade haven’t subsided. The Mavs have trailed at halftime in eight of 15 games since pulling off the trade with the Washington Wizards. It can’t be ignored that they are 13-2 in those games but eventually it was going to bite them in the rear. The Mavericks continue to struggle in the first quarter on both sides of the ball and the reason that everybody will point to is the age of this roster. Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion have both admitted that it does take some extra time for the veteran roster to get loose in games. This might be a case of the team’s greatest strength being their greatest weakness: experience. They lead the NBA in wins after trailing at halftime
(18) and wins after trailing by double digits (17) because their roster is jam-packed with NBA veterans that know how to win close games. However, is the reason most of these games are so close is because the other teams come out of the gates with more energy? The problem with this trend is that the really good teams in the playoffs won’t give you a chance to come back after the first quarter. Upcoming Opponents: 3/20 vs Boston Celtics – They might be a step slower, but the Celtics are dying to prove to themselves that they are still contenders. 3/22 at New Orleans Hornets –The Mavs let the Hornets creep back into the game after a 25-point lead evaporated in Dallas. It would be nice to get the starters some rest this time. 3/23 vs Los Angeles Clippers- Haywood should help against Chris Kaman who had 27 points and 11 rebounds in their last meeting. My prediction for this stretch: 3-0
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones isn’t satisfied with his $12 Cowboy-ritas, he wants more ice! Jones plans to add ice-making capabilities to his billion dollar Cowboys Stadium in hopes of luring an NHL AllStar Classic to the Metroplex. According to the Cowboys Owner/GM, “We’ve had communications with the NHL.” However, initial response from the NHL’s brass said in their typical non-marketing, non-forwardthinking ways, “they (the NHL) were not ready to jump on board or discount the idea.” Deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly wasn’t quite sure who, if anybody, the Cowboys had spoken with at the League offices. Daly added, “It’s something to look at. It’s a gorgeous facility, so it’s intriguing and a possibility at some point probably for a Winter Classic or something else. Everything would have to go through the local (Dallas Stars) team.” The Stars are currently investigating the sale of the franchise by
current owner, Tom Hicks, once the sale of his MLB Texas Rangers is completed. In other news, first year Dallas Stars GM Joe Niewendyk acknowledged actually trying to move Dallas Icon Mike Modano before the trade deadline, but according to Modano, “Joe approached me about waving my no-trade clause, but, this is my home. I’ve played my entire hockey career with this organization and at this part of my hockey career, I have no interest in playing for another team. I will address whether this is my last season or not at the end of the season. For right now, I am focused on getting into the playoffs and nothing else.” The Washington Capitals were among several unnamed Eastern Conference Clubs courting the Stars AllTime Everything. The question is, why did Niewendyk only make a move towards the future rather than doing something to help the club’s final run for the playoffs this season?
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Oh geez…
Day after day, the media continues to care about Tiger Woods. What they don’t realize is this is an endless cycle. Tiger probably won’t return on the speculated date because…well… people are expecting it. It would create so much more publicity for him if he didn’t return at any of the tournaments that have been suggested thus far. With the Tiger topics changing from ones of criticism to ones of awe, I can already tell that the media has
A Woman’s HSO A recent ESPN topic:
“Tiger Woods Will Return to Golf for The Masters” changed their attitude towards him from disgust to almost sympathy. Woods’ longtime friend, Mark O’Meara, told the Golf Channel he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Woods played during the Tavistock Cup, a competition between two high-profile golf clubs in Orlando where several prominent PGA Tour players are members, scheduled for March 2223 at Isleworth. The event would be a good way for Woods to ease back into competitive play, O’Meara added. “It’s been a rough road the last three or four months in Tiger’s life and his family’s life. It’s a very difficult situation. Golf is
Time For Big Ben To Grow Up
Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, plays a position that is looked at as the leader of the team. Unfortunately, Big Ben is becoming known for making poor decisions off the field. He has been accused of sexual assault…again. It wasn’t long ago that he made NFL history by becoming youngest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl. He has now played six seasons and led the Steelers to two Super Bowl wins. Police in Georgia are investigating claims by a 20-year-old sophomore that Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her in a bathroom at a bar. What the hell is he doing hanging out with a 20-year-old at a bar? He is 28 and still wants to be the “Big Man on Campus.” He was seen at more than one bar that night doing shots with the college kids. Poor judgement from a guy who has a $102
what Tiger does, and possibly part of the healing process is to get back at it.” Hold the frickin’ phone! Why does Tiger need to heal? There’s only one part of his body that I would believe would need healing after doing all those women. And golf ain’t the answer. Valtrex is. Maybe Tiger should stay out of golf for awhile to help his family with their healing process. Take yourself out of the limelight, dude. It’s not like if he doesn’t come back to golf in the next six months, he’s going to run out of money. Maybe he should take his wife and kids to a deserted island for some fun in the sun and bonding time. It doesn’t appear that he has been able to do much of that with all of his “ecaspades.” Two sources say former presidential press secretary Ari Fleischer, who helped Mark McGwire return to baseball after allegations of steroid use, has been working with Woods to chart a course for Woods’ return. So on and on the talk of Tiger will go. I don’t see him sitting in family therapy working out his problems...I see him pondering how his actions are getting all the national attention he could ever want. It wasn’t enough to be famous for being one of the greatest golfers in history---he also had to be the worst husband and biggest bastard, too.
million dollar contract and is the face of a storied franchise. Speaking of faces, the guy looks like a bum these days with his scraggly beard. Have you seen his now famous picture wearing a “DRINK LIKE A CHAMPION” shirt? The picture is with some females at a bar. He’s so intoxicated that he can only keep one eye open--not exactly how you want to see your star quarterback. This isn’t his first brush with ignorance. In June of 2006, he was riding his motorcycle with no helmet (a
NBA: Chicago vs Dallas Wed, Mar. 17 – 7:30 PM – AAC – FS SW Just when you thought the Mavs were unstoppable, they fell to the Knicks, who are one of the most down-trodden teams in the league. Under normal circumstances, the Bulls would seem like an easy win but come Wednesday night, we’ll see if the Mavs can shake off the last loss and play some ball.
NBA: Boston vs Dallas
Sat, Mar. 20 – 8:00 PM – AAC – FS SW Saturday night, the Mavs should be back ready to attack. The only problem now is they are hosting the first place Celtics. Dallas beat Boston in January 99-90, but it may not be so easy this time. This game should be a good indication if the current Mavs lineup is really the contender everyone hopes they are.
NHL: Philadelphia vs Dallas by: Craig Smith “Sportsologist” - csmith@blitzweekly.com
guy who wears a helmet for a living!) or valid motorcycle license. He ended up having a wreck where he flew across the hood of a car and wound up eating windshield. He had surgery to repair the broken bones in his face. In July of 2009, he was accused of sexual assault in Lake Tahoe with a 31-year-old woman. At least this one was old enough to drink. He allegedly had her in his hotel room and kissed her against her will. I think she just wanted money. I’m not saying he’s guilty of his latest accusations, but I do say he is guilty of being irresponsible. He may not get in trouble with the law, but could still get in trouble with the NFL and their zero tolerance policy.
Thurs. Mar. 18 – 7:30 PM – AAC – FS SW Right about now, things are not looking so good for the Stars. With only 7 home games left, the Stars need every chance they can get to eek into the playoffs. Hosting a struggling Flyers team can’t hurt their chances. Dallas always performs better at home and they will need every win they can get.
MLB: Milwaukee vs Texas
Thurs, Mar. 18 – 8:05 PM – Surprise Stadium – TXA-21 With hockey winding down and sunny 70 degree spring weather finally hitting North Texas, that leaves many a taste for one thing – baseball. It’s only pre-season, but it’s a good chance to see what changes the Rangers have made in a pretty monumental off season.
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James Naismith invented basketball over 100 years ago to meet a need. The sport has endured and, at the college level, hits a frenzied pitch every year with the spectacle known as “March Madness.” Fans began connecting with this term in the ‘80s and sportscaster Brent Musberger is generally credited with popularizing the term. While most people limit their involvement in this annual sports phenomenon to water cooler talk and filling out office pools and playing couch potato for three straight weekends, there’s a trio of professionals here in DFW that take the Dance Craze to a HNL (‘Ho Nutha Level). To meet the Tres Amigos April thru February, you would peg them as your average Joe Corporate Dudes with unusually sharp hoops acumen. They met as co-workers at a national communications company and this year will mark the 25th year they will be attending March Madness. Their monikers speak volumes about their varied personalities. Wik is the ring leader who started it all when he snagged last minute tix to the 1985 championship game, the year David (Villanova University) beat Goliath (Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas) in Lexington, KY. He now works for a professional sports team. Ope gets his nickname based
on a scary resemblance to Sheriff Andy Taylor’s only son. Ope is married and claims to have a verbal pre-nup that allows him to attend the games each year. He’s a website consultant. JR remains the only single member of the trio and will tell you he has given relationships the “86” if his girlfriend at the time didn’t take the proverbial back seat in March. He’s a manager in communications. The planning for the annual treks begins a year in advance when tickets go on sale. Applications and lottery forms are filled out and hotel and car rental reservations confirmed. First and Second round games are held Thursday-Saturday and Friday-Sunday at various locations throughout the country. These veteran spectators pick their itineraries to maximize the amount of games they can see. They move between venues by car (if less than 300 miles apart) or by air. This precise planning has allowed them to see over 300 games in 33 cities and 20 different states heading into their silver anniversary of viewing. Of course, this all leads to the climatic Final Four where four surviving teams play for college basketball’s national championship. Two games are played on Saturday with the winners playing on Monday night for the opportunity to cut down the nets.
by: Tony Barone “The Senior Sports Authority”
For the past several years, the Final Four has been played in cities which have domed stadiums. This allows for the maximum number of spectators and also enhances the “wow” factor for the event. Our expert game watchers were in agreement that the best venues for the Final Four were Indianapolis and New Orleans with honorable mention going to San Antonio. This is due to all the festivities surrounding the games as well as local attractions being within walking distance. And their favorite things to do when not attending the games? Drink beer, drink more beer, and (what else) enjoy spectator sports. This includes the chance to see and interact with sports personalities in attendance, “upgrading” your seats using various chicaneries to enhance your viewing of the games, and picking your own version of the Most Valuable Player (MOP) based on experiences with crazy fans from across this great nation. When “One Shining Moment” is played at the end of this year’s tournament, our triplets will have more lasting memories from what is arguably one of sports most prominent events.
by: Craig Smith “Sportsologist” - csmith@blitzweekly.com
She’s A Knock-Out
Brittney gone wild. She was all over Sportscenter last week. Brittney Griner the freshman sensation from Baylor and one of the best players in the nation is known for her dunking prowess but that’s not why everyone was talking about her this time. In the game against Texas Tech she was slung by the opponent almost knocking her down. She gained her balance and charged the girl like Mike Tyson punching her in the face. Jordan Barncastle you just got punked. Griner is possibly the most talked about female college basketball player ever. She is 6’8 and pretty much bigger than any opponent she plays. There has only been one taller player in the WNBA. She does much more than than the dunking she is known for. She happens to be one of two freshmen in the country on the Women’s Naismith watch list which is given to the best player. She is only 19 but her stats are astonishing with 19 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game and already holds the Big 12 single-season blocks record. I went to see her play this season and she is double and triple teamed at all times. She
seemed to have a great personality when I spoke to her after the game. She is the focus of the other team every night and they get very physical with her. She gets elbows to the back, kidney, ribs, and is constantly being pushed around. Hell, most nights she is a human punching bag. She retaliated that night just like most people would when they constantly get abused. She had enough and lost her cool. She reacted without thinking. It’s within the “rules” to push her around all game but not for her to strike back. Barncastle got called for a foul and then got her nose broke. I am not saying Griner’s reaction was acceptable, but if you mess with the bull you get the horns. Griner was suspended for two games and will be back for the NCAA tournament, with Baylor currently ranked in the top 15. She is the key to their hopes of another national title. I’m pretty sure her opponents from now on will think twice before pushing her around and be a little more intimidated by her. Give her a break; she is not the only 19-year-old to make a bad decision. I am sure her newest youTube video will climb to a million hits like her last one. Next time though, she just needs to punish the opponent with her game.
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Arena Sports Bar & Grill
The Blitz loves 1616 West Hebron Parkway Carrollton - 75010 this place because 972-939-1200 the staff is always www.arenasportsbartx.com friendly and quick to accommodate large groups. The honey BBQ wings are pretty spectacular, too. Arena will be opening at 11 a.m. for lunch this month just so you can catch all the March Madness. Plus, every day from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., they do $2 wells and $2 domestic pints.
Hooters
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You gotta love a place that supports you in playing hooky from work. On March 18th and 19th, Hooters hosts their March Madness Hooky Day. The first 100,000 people to download the hooky coupon on their website get a free appetizer on either of those days. Thanks, Hooters, for giving us an excuse to call in sick!
Buffalo Joe’s Grill & Bar
Buffalo Joe’s will 3636 Frankford Road, Suite 390 Dallas – 75287 hit you from ev214-483-5225 ery angle with the www.thebuffalojoes.com March Madness action. They boast ten 50-inch HD plasmas, 4 HD big screens and twenty other screens hung here, there and everywhere. They also have International Satellite, so you can check out what’s going on in the rest of the sports world during the commercial breaks. Great drink specials and delicious food is available, too. They have $5.95 lunch specials daily.
Sports Page Bar
This place is Blitz14902 Preston Road worthy because Dallas - 75254 972-661-1130 of their incredible www.tntsportspagedallas.com Happy Hour special — FREE FOOD! They host a complimentary Happy Hour buffet Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The drink specials start at 11 a.m., though, so you have plenty of time to work up a hankerin’ for some munchies.
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North Carolina has had the most Final Four appearances with 18 and also holds the record for most wins in the entire tournament with 102.
Only four coaches have won more than two titles. John Wooden of UCLA has ten championships. Adolph Rupp of Kentucky has four championships. Bob Knight of Indiana and Mike Krzyzewski of Duke each have three championships. Kentucky has the record (4) for most head coaches that have won the title with the combo of Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith.
In the history of the tournament never has a #16 seed beat a #1 seed and only four times has a #2 seed lost to a #15 seed.
The lowest seed team to reach the finals and win the tournament was #8 seed Villanova in 1985.
Odds of picking a perfect bracket? 9,223,372, 036,854,775,808 to 1. That’s nine quintillion to one or a billion times as big as 9 billion!
The FBI estimates that more than $2.5 billion is illegally wagered annually on March Madness each year. According to the NCAA, more than 10 percent of Americans participate in March Madness “office pools.”
Some claim that the phrase Final Four was first used to describe the final games of Indiana’s annual high school basketball tournament. But the NCAA, which has a trademark on the term, says Final Four was originated by a Cleveland Plain Dealer sportswriter, Ed Chay, in a 1975 article that appeared in the Official Collegiate Basketball Guide. The article stated that Marquette University “was one of the final four” in the 1974 tournament. The NCAA started capitalizing the term in 1978, and turning it into a trademark several years later.
2009 marked the first time in tournament history that all 12 of the 1, 2, and 3 seeds made it to the Sweet 16.
No team as a #16 seed has ever defeated a #1 seed since the field was expanded to 64 teams, though some have come close. Thirteen #16 seeds have come within 10 points of a #1 seed, with five of them coming within 5 points. Two have come within one point, both in 1989. Only one #16/#1 game has gone into overtime: Murray State vs. Michigan State in 1990.
The North Carolina Tar Heels entered the 1957 tournament at 27-0. They went on to win the national title, surviving triple-overtime marathons in both the national semifinals against Michigan State and the final against Wilt Chamberlain-led Kansas. In 1953, Kentucky finished 25–0 but did not go to the tourney because they did not accept the invite.
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by: Dennis Hambright www.dennishambright.com
Maybe I was wrong. Ouch! It hurts to say that, and it won’t happen very often, but I think it would leave an ugly dent in the credibility of my position of always trying to ‘shoot straight’ and calling things just like I see them, if I don’t stand up and admit that maybe I’ve been a little harsh in poking fun at Starbucks in the past. I usually stop by for a hot cup of go-juice at least once a day, and when I travel, that familiar little green-and-white sign is one of the first things I look for. I’ve even settled in for a steaming cup-of-Joe and enjoyed a good book or visited with friends at a Starbucks in several foreign countries. It’s like my favorite old ragged tennis shoes, or jeans washed and worn so long they finally feel just right, or a great book I’ve read half a dozen times but still get wonderfully lost in the words every time I crack open the binding…those simple pleasures in life that help make a rough day tolerable. Now, here’s where the “maybe I was wrong” part comes in. It’s like a really good friend that can’t hit a golf ball straight even on his best day, or hangs his lure up in the trees four out of five casts when he’s fishing, or a buddy that prides himself in being a macho-man, but you catch him shedding a tear or two in a sad movie. Buddies like that are easy to poke fun at, but in a good way. So yes, I’ve written more than one article mentioning that real men don’t drink things with ‘double pumps’ or ‘upside down’ or ever order a ‘frappa-whatever’, and maybe I’ve eluded to the audacity of a tip jar for pouring a cup of coffee. Well, I take it all back. I was wrong to poke
fun at Starbucks. Hell, I think I’ll even order a ‘double-pump, upside down, skinny, frappasomething’ today just to prove my sincerity, and from now on I’ll give an extra dirty look at the Cheap-Charlies that don’t drop their change in the tip box…and here’s why: The gun-control advocates (aka: liberal dogooders with nothing better to do than irritate the hell out of ‘good folks’ and real men everywhere) have wriggled out from under the rocks of common sense, and taken aim at Starbucks, urging them to deny their customers their lawful right to openly carrying weapons in states where open-carry laws give them the right to do just that. It seems that the ‘panty-waist-parade’ chose San Francisco, notably one of the most liberal cities around, to deploy their best weapon; whining and bitching so loud that often times people just decide to give up and give in instead of having to listen to them. Well, it didn’t work this time, and in those states where it’s legal to openly carry a weapon, a man can still strap-up and have a cup. If there was a ‘Real Man Trophy’ for a company showing backbone and cajones, my vote would be for Starbucks and their CEO, Howard Schultz, for taking a stand in a social environment where being politically correct is often seen as being more powerful and influential than laws on the books. So good for you, Starbucks! Real men salute you! Shoot, I bet if John Wayne were still around, he’d ride up on his horse, swagger in, spurs jangling and holster leather slapping against his leg, order a cup, tip his hat and say, “Thanks, pardner!”
Top Six Irritating and Annoying Things People Do at Work by: Jesse Whitman
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Sure, we all like to think it would be all fun and games to work at a place like The Office, with Michael Scott screaming at us to attend a yoga session in the conference room while wearing a bunny costume and throwing bagels at our heads. But what is the reality of working in an office with excruciatingly annoying and irritating coworkers? Recent studies have shown that annoying coworkers are a major source of stress, in some cases even causing fatalities, so aptly described with the phrase “going postal.” As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense. Protect yourself by being aware of these irritations and annoyances, so that you can circumvent them. To assist you, here is a rundown of the top six irritating and annoying things that people do at work:
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The sighing, moaning, and groaning coming from the cubicle next door. Are you ok? Seriously, is something wrong? Do we need to call for help? Sure, everyone has their share of problems, but do you really need to vocalize your dissatisfaction with life in general by breathing heavily, snorting and gasping for air?
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Your stupid computer problems. Your computer is slow. It doesn’t take a genius to figure this out. And no, just because my computer happens not to freeze up on a regular basis, that does not make me a computer expert or your personal IT person.
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Phone calls. Yes, we can hear everything you are saying, and it is even more irritating when it is in a breathy, giggly whisper that you think we can’t hear. So why don’t you go somewhere else to make your phone calls? And you look like even more of a douche when you walk around with that earpiece, yammering away like an idiot. Freakin’ tool…
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Office surveillance. Yes, we live in a day and age when this is to be expected – every keystroke that we do at the office is being monitored. Not that I mind, but how is it that you keep “accidentally” bringing up those porn pages?
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The wedding planner. Nothing is more annoying than the person who spends all day, every day, planning their wedding. They spend the day on spreadsheets, portfolios, websites, faxes, phone calls, emails, it goes on and on. An entire business enterprise has grown up around their crass and tacky maneuverings to create some hideously cheesy event, and we have to hear about it day in and day out. Please, for the love of God, don’t invite me to this unholy representation of filth and consumerism.
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The smokers – I have to hand it to you – you have mastered the art of taking frequent, long breaks, such a necessity in today’s hectic work environment. I have to admit, I am impressed by your utter disregard for work ethic, and your dedication to the smoke break socializing. What annoys me about this, however, is that I don’t want to take up smoking in order to enjoy all of its obvious advantages at work. Is there some other break that would serve this purpose? A tobacco-chewing break, perhaps?
FOOD REVIEW
The Pick of the Week:
by: Peggy Kilpatrick “Girl with Taste”
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very Saturday or Sunday morning (okay late morning), my roommates and I have a tradition: Old West Café. Known more for their delicious breakfast served all day, every day, they also serve lunch, but this hotspot only stays open until 2 p.m. They sum themselves up as ‘real good home style cookin’, brought to ya by some real friendly folk, in a ‘not so fancy’ place you can relax and enjoy some real quality time with your friends and kinfolk.” Although it originated in Sanger in 1997, the Denton location is just as good. Known, not just for their food, but the reliable and quick service, as well as the proud Texas environment. Every wall is covered and decorated with country and Texas memorabilia, including hand-painted signs with quirky quotes such as “Don’t squat with yur spurs on,” as well as barbed wire, old guns and Texas stars. The food itself is hands-down the best food in town. Not too fancy, not too expensive, and always hits the spot, Old West Café’s menu consists of fun names for different meals. For breakfast, if you’re looking for the traditional eggs and bacon, and maybe a side of fried potatoes or French toast, there are a number of different entrees you can choose from, such as the Cowgirl (1 egg, 1 bacon or sausage and your choice of any two sides), or you can go big and order my personal favorite, the Indian (2 slices French toast, 2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage and 1 side item). For breakfast, Old West also offers a healthy menu, where you can order anything from oats and grits to egg beaters. The good thing about this place is that you can tweak your order however you want and they ALWAYS get it right. Because it is a “home-style country cookin” kind of place, Old West also serves one of a kind breakfast burritos and quesadillas. For lunch, you can order anything from “Ma’s Pot Roast” to “Just Chicken” to any kind of burger or sandwich you want. On a typical morning, especially on a weekend, the restaurant is always pretty packed, but never expect to wait more than twenty minutes. Customer service is what Old West thrives in, and everything on the menu is decently priced, usually ten bucks or less for a meal. Everything about this place is good. The food, the service, the people…oh yeah, and don’t forget to order their Sweet Tea. Old West Café 1020 Dallas Drive • Denton - 76205 940.382.8220
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Does your life revolve around where to go for drinks immediately after you get off work? Well, you could probably stand to find yourself a hobby, and you’ll more than likely enjoy the Happy Hour Watch. Featuring a Japanese quartz movement for the analog face that sports only one hour marker — we’ll let you guess which one — a digital time and date readout, an alloy case, and a wide black band, the real draw of this timepiece is the patented Happy Hour bottle-opening buckle, which lets you commence drinking before you even arrive at your preferred post-work watering hole, saving you a few extra bucks that you can put towards your inevitable future stay in an alcohol treatment program. Price - $50
Made specifically for street use, the Audio-Technica Boogie Box isn’t exactly a modern version of the boombox, but it’s close enough. This all-in-one speaker system features two 70mm full-range speakers, driven by an integrated 2W+2W amplifier. Plug in your iPod, cell phone or even old-school Walkman and blare your music for all to hear — just keep in mind that if you really do play this thing on the “street,” you’re practically begging to get mugged, arrested, or possibly beaten down for playing “Bad Romance” on repeat. Price - $160
Phantom HD Camera
Sure, it costs as much as 47 Canon 5D MK IIs, but you’d need nearly that many — configured in some sort of crazy, Matrixlike setup — to match the unbelievable 1,052 fps high-speed 1080p recording of the Phantom HD Camera. Other jaw-dropping specs include ISO 640 sensitivity, the ability to achieve 35mm depth-of-field, up to 32GB of in-camera memory with hot-swappable CineMag flash memory magazines up to 512GB, compatibility with 35mm accessories, an 11-stop dynamic range, 14-bit sensor depth, a maximum resolution of 2048x2048, and the ability to capture slow-motion gems. Price - $118,000
Ask Don McLeroy This week, the White House is calling for uniform textbooks for public schools across the country. One of the biggest reasons has to be the Texas State Board of Education. As a casual observer of the capital in Austin, I’ve heard tell of some of the wacky happenings at the SBOE—like teaching abstinence-only sex education to the exclusion of even mentioning the importance of contraception to prevent sexually-transmitted diseases and pregnancy (because we all know, when teenagers take a pledge not to give in to their raging hormones, they really mean it!). I was one of those foolish souls who believed that things like this would be laughed at by legislatures and government agencies. I was wrong. Is this a vast right-wing conspiracy? I was told no. Could this all really be happening because of the whims of a tyrannical Aggie dentist from Bryan, Texas? At the forefront (at least according to the Texas Freedom Network) was that same Bible school teacher so many have come to fear and disdain. You see, I had yet to experience the full measure of Don McLeroy’s fundamentalist Christian cheerleading zealotry. I should say Don was a Texas A&M “yell leader,” but however you label the bald, mustachioed, evangelical--he is a politician with an ultra-conservative ultra-Christian agenda. I was wrong, in fact, because this
revisionist historian--who wants the Reaganera fairytale of “Morning in America,” the virtues of Phyllis Schlafly and Jerry Falwell of the Moral Majority, and Newt Gingrich’s 1994 Republican Contract with America to be required textbook reading in the public schools—but Ted Kennedy’s impact on American history should be ignored. McLeroy explained his evaluation process for history textbooks in the public schools this way: “…we are a Christian nation founded on Christian principles. The way I evaluate history textbooks is first I see how they cover Christianity and Israel. Then I see how they treat Ronald Reagan—he needs to get credit for saving the world from communism and for the good economy over the last twenty years because he lowered taxes.” So what “Christian nation” is Dr.McLeroy talking about? Thomas Jefferson said, “Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law.” John Adams was a Unitarian, but his thoughts on religion in the business of governing are clear: “The government of the United States is not in any sense founded upon the Christian religion.” George Washington, an Episcopalian, said, “Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to
by: Rich Hancock rich@rationalradio.org
be deprecated. ” So, I guess Don McLeroy doesn’t know what he is talking about. He doesn’t know what he is talking about when he attempts to debunk the theory of evolution, and he certainly doesn’t know what he’s talking about when, faced with expert testimony before the Texas State Board of Education, he declares, “Someone has to stand up to experts!” Yes, Don…experts have to stand up to experts, not you. It’s called scientific peer review, and it is the difference between experts like Dr. Eugenie C. Scott (PhD, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education) facing contradiction from another scientist with a degree in physical anthropology—or contradiction from an Aggie dentist who believes Darwin was wrong because his Bible study group said so. During the 81st legislative session, at least fifteen bills were filed by Republicans and Democrats alike to limit or eliminate SBOE authority over textbooks and curriculum. Maybe they realized that an ideological zealot like Don Mcleroy setting the curriculum makes all Texans look stupid. Rich Hancock is the Host of “Rational Talk with Rich Hancock” on RationalBroadcasting.com weekdays from 8-10am.
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Top 10 Worst Ways to Die Obviously, the best way to die would be in your sleep, but what are the most horrific, unimaginable deaths you could possibly face? Glad you asked. Read on... 10. Getting hit by a train- Sure, it’d be quick, but think of the panic that jolts through your body as you see 15,000 tons of cold, unforgiving steel hurling itself at you 90mph--and you’re just a helpless deer in headlights. 9. Being burned alive- Sizzle. Crackle. Ash. 8. Getting smushed by an elevatorTrapped in an elevator? Delayed. Escaping and crawling through the shaft to safety? Delighted. Seeing the elevator scream toward you once the cable breaks? Deceased. 7. Falling 28 stories into the blades of a helicopter- Only thing worse would be 29 stories. 6. Getting consumed by a flesh-eating virus- Necrotizing Fasciitis can take anywhere from 24 hours to 10 years to actually kill you. And you look like an extra from Zombieland all the while. No chicks are hitting that. 5. DecapitationBy chainsaw. 4. Getting sacrificedImagine someone carving your heart out as it beats-Dragnet style. 3. Erotic asphyxiation gone wrong- Not only do you suffocate, but you’re naked to boot. 2. Being cut in half with a saw- An old, rusty saw. 1. Being shoved into a wood chipper... feet first so you’d have to experience it all the way up to the head. Hamburger, anyone?
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DOWN 1. Wander aimlessly 2. Prefix meaning “New” 3. Arranger (abbrev.) 4. Edge 5. Time off 6. Religious figure 7. Gosh! 8. Operatic solo 9. Furrow maker 10. Raunchy 11. League members 12. Push 13. Minor 18. Move in large numbers 22. Cereal grain 23. Fogs 24. Foreword 25. Condescend 26. Penny 27. Big butte 29. A northern people 30. Trunk 31. Attempts 34. Bravery 35. Sporting venue 36. Inquisitive 38. Swear 39. Territory 41. Jelly 42. Air out 43. Black gunk 44. A dog wags this 45. Not minor 46. Small African antelope 47. Fanatical 50. Outerwear 51. Stalk 52. Comply with 55. Registered nursing assistant 56. Edible bean 57. Half of two 58. An adult male 59. Equal Rights Amendment
Blitz Weekly Funnies for the Week Q: Did you hear about the blonde that was treated at the emergency room for a concussion and severe head wounds? A: She tried to commit suicide by hanging herself with a bungee cord. Q: What’s the difference between lawyers and buzzards? A: Lawyers have removable wing tips. Q: Why did God make woman last? A: He didn’t want someone telling him what to do.
Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)
You’re inclined to expect too much for too little. This means you are cheap. You’ll spend your entire fortune and the fortunes of all of your relatives getting a business off of the ground.
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Cancer (Jun. 22 – Jul. 22)
You’ll be falsely arrested for the crime of stealing paperclips from your office. You will need to start working overtime so you can provide properly for your descendants futures.
Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)
Leo (Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)
Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20)
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)
Since you didn’t have a lot of brains to begin with, you must take action immediately by standing on your head until a doctor can figure out what the problem is.
Your offering didn’t get noticed by the gods, but it did attract the attention of the local police. Lots of scented oils, imaginative game play and something that looks like a medieval torture device.
Gemini (May 21 - Jun. 21)
You’re always putting things off. That’s why you’ll never make anything of yourself. You are cold and unemotional and sometimes fall asleep while making love.
What She Likes It’s the spring of 1959, and Bobby arrives at his date’s house to take her to a dance. When he knocks on the door, her dad answers. “Have a seat,” the old man says. “Peggy Sue will be ready in a minute.” The dad grabs Bobby a cold beer, and the two sit down together. “You know,” the dad says, “my daughter really loves to screw. She just loves to work up a sweat.” He smiles proudly and winks at Bobby, who has nearly choked on his beer. “Yup, yup,” the dad continues. “She loves that screwing. Just can’t get enough of it.” When Peggy Sue comes down the stairs, Bobby hurries her out the door to his car. Five minutes later, she comes running back inside. “Damn it, Daddy!” she screams. “The twist! It’s called the twist!”
You will spend all of your money on quack doctors and strange medical treatments. Your so-called friends will be disappointed with your glazed ham. Unfortunately, you have trouble succeeding because you are incredibly lazy.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
The stars are not aligned for you. Convert all of your money to cash and offer it to the gods by burning it in a giant bonfire in the center of the city park.
Sagittarius(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Sleep with one eye open, that’s all I’m saying. Life is full of ups and downs and the only thing you can do is hold on tight and scream for help. Your arrogance is disgusting.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
Your lack of ability to hear what people around you are saying will cause your uncle to commit you to an insane asylum. You become depressed and go on an all night cooking rampage.
Sunday, before you get up, your car will be hit by a giant blob of motor oil that will suddenly fall out of the sky. Your driveway will be designated as a SuperFund clean-up site.
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
You family has a history of committing incest. Next Monday or Tuesday at noon, your car will be smashed by a rat, a mouse and a giraffe, while you are getting fired by your boss.
Your business will prosper beyond your wildest dreams for 9 months, making you incredibly wealthy, until suddenly one day you are sued by three Eskimos claiming your company is causing global warming.
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ACROSS 1. Knot 6. Potato state 11. Gratuity 14. Any habitation at a high altitude 15. Chocolate substitute 16. An uncle 17. Living quarters for students 19. Clever 20. Ringworm bush 21. It displays a tail in the sky 23. Goof 27. Paltry 28. Sporadic 32. Rock 33. Like the Vikings 34. Delivery vehicle 37. Gait faster than a walk 38. Papal court 39. Tropical root 40. Standard operat- ing procedure 41. False front 42. Governs 43. Androgenic hormone 45. Ethics 48. Altercation 49. Palm cockatoo 50. Group of singers 53. Triangular sail 54. Difficult to deal with 60. ___-Wan Kenobi 61. Silly 62. Echo sounder 63. Purge 64. Dapper 65. A doglike nocturnal mammal
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Every March I start thinking the same thing... by: Pat MoranThrone”
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March Madness is the best thing in sports. Now, I’m a baseball fan first and foremost, but the Tournament is the most interesting event in sports. The mere fact that every one of the 64 teams has an opportunity to win the championship the most innovative way of parity. It’s hardly the case that all lower-seeded teams end up in the final four, but at least they have a shot. That’s more than every other program can say. Are you listening BCS? College Basketball gives small schools a chance to compete on a national level, which, in turn, makes them a lot of money and gives the athletes a chance to get noticed. Look at Steph Curry. He played for Davidson. Quick...Where is Davidson? Heck, not even talking the city. What state is Davidson? Odds are, most don’t know. But still, because he was a great player for a small school that made a pretty great tournament run a few years ago, he is now a star in the making for the Warriors. Every sport in our country should take a page out College Basketball’s play book. March Madness is the best championship set up on the planet. The tournament may also be the only way that the NCAA could ever let Boise, TCU and Utah win a college championship. (Low blow? It’s true.)
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