The Spartans tip off against the Kansas Jayhawks tonight at 9:37 p.m. I predict a big game out of Ramar Morgan, he had 13 points and 8 rebounds in State's convincing 75-62 win over Kansas in January. As far as the outcome is concerned, Kansas will not be defeding their title in '09 as they will be knocked off by MSU tonight. Final score 78-70. Here's a highlight reel of a little of what's to come...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
FML
Often when I have some downtime, I swing by the site FML to burn a few minutes. Basically the premise of the site is that those who have experienced an unfortunate event, post the story for everyone else's entertainment. So if you're in the mood to laugh about others' misfortunes check it out. Here are a few samples:
- Today, I went to the gym with two of my friends expecting to pay a guest fee but the cute guy working at the front desk let me in for free. On the way out after working out I started to flirt with him and he said "Don't flatter yourself, I just let you in because I'm lazy." FML
- Today, I went to have dessert with my boyfriend. We ordered some Jello. I said that I loved Jello because it is so fun and jiggly. My boyfriend said, "Like you. Except the fun part". FML
- Today, our school had tryouts for chorus. Everybody sang a snippet of the song together until the teacher stopped us, saying it sounded awful. He singled me out and told me to sing alone. After I sang the part, he said, "Son, your gift to God will be silence." FML
- Today, my parents said that they bought me a car. I had been begging for one for a year and they always said that I would have to pay for it myself. I got really excited and went to the garage to see my new ride. It was a Hot Wheels car with a note saying "save your money". FML
- Today, my parents told me they were going out for dinner tonight. I jokingly responded "Sweet! I am totally having a keg party then!" My dad responded "Keg parties are only for kids who have friends." He was serious. FML
- Today, I was at a club with my girlfriend of only two weeks. As we were dancing, another woman grabbed my ass from behind me and squeezed. I yelped and turned around to see my mother as the culprit. My girlfriend punched her. I found out my mother is a Cougar and my girl has a mean right hook. FML
- Today, it's my 18th birthday. My parents got me a $5 gift certificate to Itunes. It came for free with the iPhone they just bought my sister for her middle school graduation. FML
- Today, a co-worker and I walked out of our office at the same time. He got in his car, which was parked right out front. I asked him what I had to do to get a sweet parking spot like that. He proceeded to roll up his pant leg and show me his prosthesis. He was in the handicapped spot. FML
- Today, a kid I coach on a regular basis was talking to me about what I did outside of work. After we were done with the conversation, she told me with a straight face that I need to get a life and get a boyfriend. She's 10. And she's right. FML
- Today, I repaired a boiler for a wealthy guy in a big house. While there, I fixed a leaking tap for free. When I went to go, the man slipped something into my shirt pocket and said "have a drink on me." When I got to my truck, I discovered that he'd given me a tea bag. FML
- Today, I went to the gym with two of my friends expecting to pay a guest fee but the cute guy working at the front desk let me in for free. On the way out after working out I started to flirt with him and he said "Don't flatter yourself, I just let you in because I'm lazy." FML
- Today, I went to have dessert with my boyfriend. We ordered some Jello. I said that I loved Jello because it is so fun and jiggly. My boyfriend said, "Like you. Except the fun part". FML
- Today, our school had tryouts for chorus. Everybody sang a snippet of the song together until the teacher stopped us, saying it sounded awful. He singled me out and told me to sing alone. After I sang the part, he said, "Son, your gift to God will be silence." FML
- Today, my parents said that they bought me a car. I had been begging for one for a year and they always said that I would have to pay for it myself. I got really excited and went to the garage to see my new ride. It was a Hot Wheels car with a note saying "save your money". FML
- Today, my parents told me they were going out for dinner tonight. I jokingly responded "Sweet! I am totally having a keg party then!" My dad responded "Keg parties are only for kids who have friends." He was serious. FML
- Today, I was at a club with my girlfriend of only two weeks. As we were dancing, another woman grabbed my ass from behind me and squeezed. I yelped and turned around to see my mother as the culprit. My girlfriend punched her. I found out my mother is a Cougar and my girl has a mean right hook. FML
- Today, it's my 18th birthday. My parents got me a $5 gift certificate to Itunes. It came for free with the iPhone they just bought my sister for her middle school graduation. FML
- Today, a co-worker and I walked out of our office at the same time. He got in his car, which was parked right out front. I asked him what I had to do to get a sweet parking spot like that. He proceeded to roll up his pant leg and show me his prosthesis. He was in the handicapped spot. FML
- Today, a kid I coach on a regular basis was talking to me about what I did outside of work. After we were done with the conversation, she told me with a straight face that I need to get a life and get a boyfriend. She's 10. And she's right. FML
- Today, I repaired a boiler for a wealthy guy in a big house. While there, I fixed a leaking tap for free. When I went to go, the man slipped something into my shirt pocket and said "have a drink on me." When I got to my truck, I discovered that he'd given me a tea bag. FML
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Lions new logo and uniforms
The lions made some slight alterations to their logo design and jerseys. The lion logo aka "Bubbles" is far more ferocious looking than in years past....
http://www.prideofdetroit.com
http://www.prideofdetroit.com
order in the court!
So apparently Allen Iverson lost an appeal yesterday and was forced to pay $260,000 in damages to a man named Marlin Godfrey. The incident occurred back in 2005 when Godfrey refused to vacate the VIP section of a club. Iverson's bodyguard proceeded to smash his face in with a bottle as well as kick and punch him mercilessly. In the end Godfrey suffered a concussion, a burst blood vessel in his eye, a torn rotator cuff, cuts and bruises, a ruptured eardrum, as well as emotional injuries. Iverson stood idly by watching the events unfold and according to the court was therefore liable.
This news story got me thinking of all the ways in which people aquire funds via lawsuits. While Godfrey seemed to have a fairly convincing case, I found a list of some of the most ridiculous suits of all time: top 12.
This news story got me thinking of all the ways in which people aquire funds via lawsuits. While Godfrey seemed to have a fairly convincing case, I found a list of some of the most ridiculous suits of all time: top 12.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
whats up?
I realize that I have blatantly disregarded my blog over the past few days. I apologize, the only excuse I have is that I've been swamped with the projects I'm working on. I was asked to design two t-shirts for my frats upcoming Derby Days fundraiser. In addition I've been busy creating promotional material for my ADV 486 class. Here's a few examples of the work...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Back in action
-I would have posted sooner, but I had a big exam I had been studying for. I can gladly say that I gave it the business, 46/50...
-On our return trip from Florida one particular billboard caught my attention, it read: Big Jim's Boobie Bungalo. Now I realize how the old man manages to put us through college, his lucrative "investments".
-I was in a rush to purchase groceries yesterday due to a group meeting I had scheduled. So I grabbed one of Meijer's mini carts for maximum maneuverability and went about my business. Seeing as I purchased mainly produce I avoided the self-checkout lanes, in order to bypass inputting so many numbers. I found a standard line with two other patrons waiting to be checked out, one being an elderly woman. The second I whipped my mini-cart around the corner to enter the lane the old lady ripped a hiroshima-esque fart. Needless to say the wheels on my cart never came to a complete stop as I redirected to an alternative lane. At this point I was willing to sacrifice time for comfort. The worst part about it was her blatant disregard for the event's occurrence. One perk was the entertainment I received when an unsuspecting shopper unknowingly entered to "blast zone." She gave that bitter beer face look as if she tasted the fart. I was surprised she could smell it over the aroma of the old lady's perfume: kitty litter splashed with a hint of moth ball. (Sorry I know this blurb was insensitive and gross but I'm bored and have nothing to write about)
-Facebook has a new layout in which they blatantly knock-off the concept of Twitter. Twitter is "a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?" Facebook has incorporated this into their homepage, solely for the purpose of ad revenue. Oh well that site is basically dead to me by now.
-So the NCAA tournament starts today and I'm beginning to lose track of all the brackets I've filled out. Jeff made one particular group in which he as well as Dave, Chad and I will vie for $50 in cash and prizes, ooooh exciting. Look for MSU as they match up first round Friday at 9:50 p.m. vs. Robert Morris, which should be a curbstomping.
-I applied for a job working for Nielsen which is a market research company. The job entails working from home analyzing radio advertisements. We'll see how this pans out, they haven't responded as of yet.
-I saw the movie Watchmen last night and was thoroughly impressed, I will let my boy Sexman give you the scoop:
-On our return trip from Florida one particular billboard caught my attention, it read: Big Jim's Boobie Bungalo. Now I realize how the old man manages to put us through college, his lucrative "investments".
-I was in a rush to purchase groceries yesterday due to a group meeting I had scheduled. So I grabbed one of Meijer's mini carts for maximum maneuverability and went about my business. Seeing as I purchased mainly produce I avoided the self-checkout lanes, in order to bypass inputting so many numbers. I found a standard line with two other patrons waiting to be checked out, one being an elderly woman. The second I whipped my mini-cart around the corner to enter the lane the old lady ripped a hiroshima-esque fart. Needless to say the wheels on my cart never came to a complete stop as I redirected to an alternative lane. At this point I was willing to sacrifice time for comfort. The worst part about it was her blatant disregard for the event's occurrence. One perk was the entertainment I received when an unsuspecting shopper unknowingly entered to "blast zone." She gave that bitter beer face look as if she tasted the fart. I was surprised she could smell it over the aroma of the old lady's perfume: kitty litter splashed with a hint of moth ball. (Sorry I know this blurb was insensitive and gross but I'm bored and have nothing to write about)
-Facebook has a new layout in which they blatantly knock-off the concept of Twitter. Twitter is "a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?" Facebook has incorporated this into their homepage, solely for the purpose of ad revenue. Oh well that site is basically dead to me by now.
-So the NCAA tournament starts today and I'm beginning to lose track of all the brackets I've filled out. Jeff made one particular group in which he as well as Dave, Chad and I will vie for $50 in cash and prizes, ooooh exciting. Look for MSU as they match up first round Friday at 9:50 p.m. vs. Robert Morris, which should be a curbstomping.
-I applied for a job working for Nielsen which is a market research company. The job entails working from home analyzing radio advertisements. We'll see how this pans out, they haven't responded as of yet.
-I saw the movie Watchmen last night and was thoroughly impressed, I will let my boy Sexman give you the scoop:
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Flo-Rida
So as you may or may not know I'm leaving for spring break tomorrow. Therefore I will be going MIA as far as the blog is concerned (no thanks to the hooligan who gripped my laptop). Don't worry, by no means do I intend on being featured in the next episode of Cops: Panama City Beach Patrol.
Classic Viral Videos
Below are a few of my favorite internet clips of all time. While these clips are dated, they never cease to amaze.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
typography
I am currently designing an online portfolio for my ADV 354 Interactive design class. One of the requirements is an about me page, opposed to just typing a boring rant about myself, I chose to experiment with some different typographies and organize them in interesting ways.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Kickin it Old Skool
Homer Simpson dreams of the day donuts fall from the sky; I imagine the day cereal rains down from above, as if it were a contemporary form of manna. It’s no secret that I am infatuated with the sugary goodness cereal has to offer. In my mind a special part of the food pyramid should be sectioned off for this staple food source. Alright you get the just of it, I digress.
The news I have to offer is that General Mills is releasing retro cereal boxes. The boxes will be sold strictly at Target retailers; the promotion will also include t-shirts, available on-line for five proof-of-purchase labels. I assume they are running the promo to encourage at the very least a short term spike in sales. While this may be a clever way to push their product, General Mills is potentially sacrificing brand equity. Doing so by making the packaging so similar to cheap imitators and store brands. Some experts feel that during these economic times consumers seek comfort and nostalgic packaging is one way to provide it.
I am curious to see whether or not this nostalgic packaging promotion becomes any sort of a trend. Perhaps instead they should revive some old cereals like Brenda’s Kaboom....
Monday, March 2, 2009
Yes, spring training baseball is under way
The Tigers are merely a week into spring training, yet things seem to be falling apart in regards to their starting rotation. Bonderman is currently hopped up on meds due to soreness in his pitching elbow. He will be rested for two or three days in order to hopefully get back on track. Of course this is after missing his Saturday start due to stiffness in the arm.
Meanwhile the D-Train has re-adjusted his delivery in order to get himself back on track. He nixed most of the herky jerky movement he showcased in the past, in exchange for greater control. In doing so, he is sacrificing a degree of deception which made him such a successful pitcher in the past. His high leg kick is all that remains of the technique which won him 22 games in '05. A scout described him as "tentative" and "so easy to hit" during his outing last Friday. He failed to pull himself together all of last season and this last ditch effort is currently looking very bleak.
Miner, who is also in competition for a spot in the rotation get shelled during his first start. I see Leyland handing him the mop because he's bound for clean-up duty. Overall the Tiger's have me worried from the get go; are they bound for another disappointing season? Doubtful, luckily I have a feeling they're playoff bound in '09 for the following reasons regardless of these early pitching woes:
Meanwhile the D-Train has re-adjusted his delivery in order to get himself back on track. He nixed most of the herky jerky movement he showcased in the past, in exchange for greater control. In doing so, he is sacrificing a degree of deception which made him such a successful pitcher in the past. His high leg kick is all that remains of the technique which won him 22 games in '05. A scout described him as "tentative" and "so easy to hit" during his outing last Friday. He failed to pull himself together all of last season and this last ditch effort is currently looking very bleak.
Miner, who is also in competition for a spot in the rotation get shelled during his first start. I see Leyland handing him the mop because he's bound for clean-up duty. Overall the Tiger's have me worried from the get go; are they bound for another disappointing season? Doubtful, luckily I have a feeling they're playoff bound in '09 for the following reasons regardless of these early pitching woes:
- Miguel Cabrera, nuff said
- Verlander is too talented to have another lackluster year (I mean come on the boy has already pitched a no hitter and started an all star game in his career)
- 20-20-20 man Curtis Granderson, and on a side note the boy's got a blog on espn
- Edwin Jackson is a promising young talent, worth the price Detroit paid for him (Matt Joyce)
- Brandon Lyon replaces Todd Jones, Ol Todd has taken several years off my life, luckily the bleeding can finally stop
- Gary Sheffield is healthy and determined, according to scouts he's swinging a good bat and is predicted to be a comeback player of the year candidate, I predict he hits his 500th on opening day
- Detroit doesn't play in the Al East
- The infield is far superior to 08's defensively, therefore the pitching staff will be alleviated of added pressure caused by errors
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