Monthly Archives: February 2009

Did 800 become passe or did I miss something?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by JJH

You may not have noticed amid the hoopla surrounding Thursday night’s Marquette-Connecticut game. But with the Huskies’ win, Jim Calhoun earned entry into the prestigious 800-win club, an elite fraternity among college basketball’s longtime coaches. (By the way, Jeff Adrien … Continue reading →

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Another pointless exercise for our filmtastic friends

Posted on February 24, 2009 by JJH

The glow of Oscar night and movie awards season has fully dissipated, and it’s tough to find the excitement prepping for another trip to Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Not to fear, however. Great minds still wonder where to plot Slumdog … Continue reading →

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Wheel time training update

Posted on February 23, 2009 by JJH

As few of you know (though even fewer of you care), I’m currently in training for future contestantship on Wheel of Fortune. In fact, as I’ve discovered through playing along with several DVR’d episodes, Wheel of Fortune is America’s Game. … Continue reading →

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Best in film, 2008

Posted on February 22, 2009 by JJH

We take only a small amount of pride in being almost as painfully slow as the prestigious Academy to sort through our own opinions and award the year’s best in movies.  In fact, we’re even painfully slower – we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Nautical-themed pashmina Afghan

Posted on February 19, 2009 by JJH

Not that I’m turning any of you on to the fantastic nouveau phenomenon of “I’m On A Boat,” nor hailing the genius of Andy Samberg (Most of the time I detest these digital shorts; the batting average for ‘em must … Continue reading →

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And the Triplets are only one…

Posted on February 18, 2009 by JJH

Permit us just a little melancholy at the apparent end of Marvin Harrison’s career in Indianapolis. It’s too bad his last few seasons provided a window into perhaps a troubled soul or perhaps the supreme arrogance of Harrison – for … Continue reading →

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I’ve got nothing, part deux.

Posted on February 16, 2009 by JJH

Pretty slim pickings ’round these posts when all we can do is post cropped screenshots of misspelled ESPN banner ads. Hee. (Bristol’s IN Connecticut, assholes!) Though it looks like a crappy Photoshop – terrible font choice and all – this … Continue reading →

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Where Eddie has no name…

Posted on February 6, 2009 by JJH

Apparently I need to shell out some dollars and attend (sigh) Cubs Fantasy Camp if this is the stuff that goes on. (via Deadspin) Alternatively, shouldn’t this mean that a new album is done? Do they really expect Into the … Continue reading →

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I’ll admit it, I’ve got nothing

Posted on February 4, 2009 by JJH

Nothing much going on. Stop complaining. Scroll down and check out that giraffe photo again. HILARITY. Once again it’s February. Once again we’re slowly digesting the best movies of 2008 (Hint: NOT Revolutionary Road) as well as the probable 10 … Continue reading →

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