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6/09/2008

THE NEWS

--Pedro Alvarez has a Myspace page. And as per his "friend list", many female admirers.

--It's Tyrone Carter Fun Day in Pompano Beach, Florida! Will Tank be coming?
--The Pirates moved to 30-33, 1/2 game out of last place in the NL Central, with a 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Matt Capps is a perfect 14-for-14 in saves. What an amazing offensive display in this series: Diamondbacks 11, Pirates 10 in three games.
--The PG Empty Netters recapped the entire Penguins season.
--Slow news day? The Trib has an entire article devoted to Steelers WR Dallas Baker.
--Is Bill Cowher aware of the Bill Cosby "Cosby Show-Worn" Sweater Auction?

--Here's Yahoo's list of the 11 Coolest Helmets in Pro Football History. I'll give you one guess as to which team is first.
--Ron Cook makes the case for Phil Dumatrait being the Pirates' ace by default. And on the topic of Ron Cook, did anyone catch his appearance on that KDKA roundtable show at 11:30 last night? He was disagreeing with the rest of the panel on a Skip Bayless level.
--Sorry Boston Haters, but the Celtics held on for a 108-102 win over the Lake Show last night. Boston was nursing a 24-point lead with seven minutes to go, mostly because the suitcase with the Lakers' defense didn't make it from Los Angeles. But the Mamba and Company pulled it together and cut the defecit to four, only to be ultimately disappointed in front of a Boston crowd featuring Leonardo Dicaprio and Vince Young.

--Remembering the days when ESPN's Erin Andrews "graced hockey with her awesomeness".
--Just enter your zip code in this site, and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gas in your zip code area. Although aren't they all high at this point?
Posted by mondesishouse at 9:17 AM
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5/23/2008

THE NEWS

--The Pirates downed the Brewhahas by a count of 8-4 behind four hits from Nate McLouth and longballs courtesy of Jason Bay and Xavier Nady. Tonight it's Duke and Zambrano at 7:05 as the Pirates play the Cubs...again.
--The PG had quite the Penguins blowout today, capped off with their own Indiana Jones-themed section. Lots of goodies through that link.

--The Trib reminds us that the Pens can't afford the whole roster. Unless Ray Shero convinces every one of them to give a hometown discount. Which means the Penguins can't afford the whole roster.
--I'm a few days late on this, but some sad news from Dock Ellis, who needs a liver transplant.
--The Wholey's story from earlier today made it to the front page of ESPN.com. Well played, Wholey's. Well played indeed.
--Jim Leyland on the Pens-Wings: "No comment."
--Chris Chelios won the Stanley Cup a year before Sidney Crosby was born.
--Canada's Prime Minister says Wings over Pens.
--JoePa appeared in Pittsburgh and said that he backs a playoff system. OK, so I agreed with Bob Smizik and Joe Paterno in the same week. I must be getting old.
--Ever heard the ads for LifeLock where the CEO gives out his social security number? Might've been a bad idea.
--A 1961 Ferrari California Spyder sold for $10,894,900 at an auction in Maranello, Italy, Saturday--the highest price ever paid for a vintage car at auction.

--Heard the rumors about Mike Tyson vs. Kimbo Slice? Don't think that's going to happen, for the sole reason that Tyson looks like he ate Kimbo Slice.

--Maybe Notre Dame product Jeff Samaridijizjaaidjia should've stuck to football?

--Any Pens fan would want to check out the Yinz Love Da Guins webshow.

--Is Randy Moss' wearing of a WVU jacket somehow a shot at his alma mater of Marshall?

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Posted by mondesishouse at 3:27 PM
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5/19/2008

THE NEWS

Yes, we were all intimidated.
[thanks Billyseth]
and in honor of the Pens knocking the Flyers out of the playoffs...
100 Seasons ... 100 Heartbreaks: the 100 worst moments in Philadelphia sports, from SI.

--Are the Pirates allergic to the hallowed ground of .500? They blew yet another shot at it yesterday in a 4-3 loss to the Cubs, who own an 8-1 mark against the Buccos in 2008. Phil Dumatrait sums it up: "I was terrible."

--Commencements: Al Gore at CMU and Bud Selig at Bethany College. Sorry, no Mike Tomlin.

--Bill Simmons is enjoying his "rebellious" status.

--The Big Lead takes a long look at Nate McLouth.

--Governor Rendell chose a Spanish firm to run the PA Turnpike. First Kennywood, now the Turnpike. What's the next PA landmark to go Spanish?

--Sorry guys: Ashlee Simpson is now Ashlee Wentz.

--The Detroit Lions' customer service policy: “F— ‘Em”. Needless to say, they didn't follow the Penguins fan blueprint I mentioned this morning.

--A trailer accident dumped 14 tons of Oreos all over an Illinois highway.

(________) was seen making immediate travel arrangements to Illinois.

insert fat guy here

--Is Gears of War 2 the most violent video game ever?

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Posted by mondesishouse at 12:59 PM
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5/15/2008

THE NEWS

--We'll start with this article from the Sporting News/Yahoo, entitled, "Potential dynasty talk about Penguins? Time for a reality check." Yeah, that's completely ridiculous to compare anyone to the great Gretzky's teams.

--That Marian Hossa trade worked out quite nicely for the Pens. So much for the idea that the trade would damage team chemistry. You know what builds chemistry? Eight goals and seven assists in 12 playoff games.

--Gary Roberts has pneumonia for the third time in two years.
--Our prayers have been answered: the Pirates found a way to keep Evan Meek!

--Ken Griffey Jr. filled former Pirate Josh Fogg's locker with pennies to pay off $1500 he owed him. Hilarity ensued shortly thereafter.

--What exactly is going on with Bill Simmons?

--The Patriots have yet to destroy the tape of themselves whining. I'm guessing Matt Walsh will come forward with those around 2016.

--As P Niddy pointed out in the comments section, the Pittsburgh all-sports video retrospective was probably based on this epic from ESPN:

--Tim from Latrobe says this Steeler video will bring a tear to your eye. I'll leave that up to your eyes to decide.

--A Michigan girl scout sold over 17,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.

--Kimora Lee Simmons really is a princess.

--A Point Break 2 movie? Count me in!


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The 10 best-paying blue-collar jobs

Top 25 Hilariously Bad Athlete Commercials

10 jobs with no experience needed

10 cheap fixes that boost your home's value

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Posted by mondesishouse at 12:36 PM
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5/14/2008

THE NEWS

--First off, an email from reader Mario on something we've been talking about a lot lately:
"I've noticed how you or the readers have mentioned the Versus announcers and their pro-Philly slant. Not sure if you're aware or not, but Versus is owned by Comcast, who, you guessed it, OWNS THE FLYERS. Can you imagine if the FSN Pittsburgh crew was broadcasting Pens games nationally on Versus? That's what we're dealing with here. As a displaced Pens fan living in Philly, I get to see some of the regular season Flyers games on Comcast Sports Net and they are basically the same broadcasts as the Versus ones."
That's a great point that almost gets forgotten. Plus, the Versus broadcasters are undoubtedly rooting for a series that goes longer than four games. And while those two reasons definitely make sense, they merely confirm my opinions why the broadcasts stink as much as the Flyers.
--Imagine the shock of watching Adam LaRoche clear the loaded bases with an extra-inning double around midnight last night. No, it wasn't a dream, it was all too real, as the Pirates beat the Cardinals, 8-4.
Nate McLouth hit his 10th home run of the season, Phil Dumatrait pitched six innings of four-hit ball, and Marino Salas got the win in his first MLB appearance despite three walks in one inning of work.
Tonight's matchup is LHP Paul Maholm (2-3, 4.79) vs. RHP Todd Wellemeyer (3-1, 3.56).
--The Curse of Ryan Doumit continues, as he fractured his left thumb. It is not known how long he will be out. He will be replaced by Indy's Raul Chavez, a .212 lifetime hitter who happens to be hitting .306 in AAA.
--Sid is pretty excited about growing that beautiful playoff beard.

--Georges Laraque is no longer a whale. But he's still a Penguin.
--Steely McBeam + the Bride of Chucky = the Pittsburgh Passion mascot.
--Pittsburgh Sports Report interviews DVE's Jim Krenn at great length. Sadly, this picture of Jim with Jaromir Jagr was not mentioned.

--Was Tony Parker distracted by this life-size cutout of his wife?
--The Boston Herald apologized for their Super Bowl walk-through video story, and their readers revolt.
--Duquesne Duke Kojo Mensah joined teammate Shawn James in declaring for the NBA Draft. Neither one is appearing in a current mock draft.
--Jack Wilson is sent to Altoona. Geez, he wasn't playing that bad.
--Mike Tomlin says Spygate is over. And no, he didn't announce that during a commencement speech.
--Dick Groat and Swin Cash are two of your 2008 WPIAL Hall of Fame inductees.
--A sinkhole that swallowed the Evergreen Restaurant in East Rochester continues to grow. I wouldn't stand too close.

--Back to You, the Kelsey Grammer/Patricia Heaton Fox comedy about Pittsburgh news anchors, has been cancelled, and a memorial has been erected. Seriously.



--Marvel Comics just announced their 2010-2011 slate of films, which includes Iron Man 2 and Thor in 2010 and Captain America, Ant-Man, and The Avengers in 2011.
--McDonald's plans to give away free chicken biscuits and chicken sandwiches with drink purchases on Thursday. Is it me, or are these sandwiches pretty much a carbon copy of Chick-Fil-A under the guise of "Southern"?
--I don't know about you, but I can't wait for the live-action Fraggle Rock musical.
-Here's the first pics of Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Banks as George W. and Laura Bush for Oliver Stone's upcoming film on G-Dub.
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Posted by mondesishouse at 9:28 AM
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5/08/2008

EVEN MORE NEWS

--Papa Bad Golf gets his own Deadspin post. Yes, it was a proud day for the family.

--The Big Lead has a lengthy post on Mark Madden that I'm guessing he'll dislike. The new Smizik article is prominently featured.

--The quest for the World's Biggest Pirate Fan looks like a three-horse race right now. Still a few days to vote!

--Pierogis N'At has a rather large collection of Penguin links. Contrary to rumors, they're not looking to sell this collection...you can read them for free.

--Deadspin's Eastern Conference Preview picks the Penguins in 9. I agree...this series is going at least seven games.

--Here's the most disturbing photo of Pete Rose EVER.

--Boat pictures from the infamous Cedric Benson boat incident. Not a good offseason for NFL players named Cedric(k).

--Speaking of NFL players and incidents, Chris Henry says he's a good guy!

--The Kentucky Wildcats offered a hoops scholarship to an 8th grader. If only Terrelle Pryor could've made up his mind in 8th grade...

--Nyjer Morgan is sent to Indianapolis as the Pirates make room for newly-acquired OF Jason Michaels, who was hitting .207 with Cleveland. Something tells me he'll fit right in.

--Is Kimbo Slice really the worst thing to happen to MMA?



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THE NEWS

--Fantastic news! Matt Walsh turned over eight videotapes that show the Patriots recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals...including the 2001 AFC Championship game against, you guessed it...the Steelers.
This is the same Walsh that Bill Belichick "couldn't pick out of a lineup", right?
--Baseball's most highly-paid starter-turned-reliever-turned-starter was back in the saddle last night, as Barry Zito, the third starting pitcher since 1956 to go 0-6 before May, took the hill against Phil Dumatrait at PNC Park.

And surprisingly, the Pirates came out on top, with a 3-1 offensive explosion in front of 9,788 wild and crazy Bucco fans.
Zito pitched five innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out five. He leaves Pittsburgh with an 0-7 record, 6.95 ERA, and the $126 million contract he came with.
--Are Pens fans planning to overtake the Rocky statue?

--Don't forget to vote for the World's Greatest Pittsburgh Pirate Fan, or at the very least, read the comments section, where the gloves have clearly come off.
--SI points out how the Pens-Flyers rivalry really heated up on November 16, 2005.
--Here's a lengthy profile on Flyer RJ Umberger's Pittsburgh roots.
--Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was spotted at the Pirates-Nationals game this weekend. Does this clarify his position on torture?
--It's the attack of the six-foot-tall, $10,000 Big Ben bobblehead!

--Are Garrett and Britt Reid the worst sons ever? They're certainly in the conversation.
--Well, this should prove that Elisha Cuthbert is hanging out with Calgary's Dion Phaneuf.
--"Can I get 60 extra pieces of bacon on my Whopper?"..."Of course...we make it YOUR WAY!"

--Check out the custom PBR beer can coffin.

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Posted by mondesishouse at 10:50 AM
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5/02/2008

THE NEWS


--Rashard Mendenhall sighting! Actually, it's that time of year known as "Steeler Minicamp", a pastime of those who love to over-analyze all things black and gold.

--Terrelle Pryor had dinner with Cris Carter at Eddie George's restaurant. The question: do you care?

--Turner Ward and the Three Rivers Stadium outfield wall: forever linked.

--An SI fan survey ranks the MLB stadiums, and PNC Park comes in 3rd, behind Cleveland and Milwaukee. Unfortunately, this survey takes into account a little thing called "Team Quality", which most definitely kept Your Buccos out of the #1 spot.

--For just $1.8 million, you can buy Pacman Jones' house. Heck, at that price, I'd take two.

--And in related athlete real estate news, Jose Canseco's $2.5 million pad just got foreclosed on.

--Chelsea, Jenna Jameson, and drugs. You figure out the order.

--The first known picture of infamous Johnstown garbage-accumulator "Dr. Vora" has been released.

--It's the car of the future: 100 miles to the gallon; 1 year to make; no side or rear-view mirrors (all video dash board); and only a $500 deposit is required!

--Yes, Mariah Carey really married Nick Cannon.

--DC Madam Deborah Jeane Pelfrey said she would never go to jail; and she was right...she hung herself.
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5/01/2008

THE NEWS

--Have to lead with this sent in (which was only available cached, for some reason) from a very loyal reader who's given many a valuable tip in his day:

For the second-straight day Wednesday, rocker Jon Bon Jovi was on hand at Madison Square Garden to watch the Penguins practice.

A Manhattan resident and huge sports fan, Bon Jovi is co-owner of the Arena Football League’s Philadelphia Soul.

So Bon Jovi, Mr. New Jersey, is a closet Pens fan? This is big news! I doubt that's going to sit well with Devils fans.

--The new fashion trend among Penguins is walking boots, as Max Talbot and Rob Scuderi were both seen wearing them yesterday. Both will be game-time decisions tonight. Gary Roberts and Daryl Sydor are ready, willing, and able to replace them.

--Large Ben says he had no influence on the Steelers' draft picks...other than his request for a tall receiver a few months ago.

--In other Roethlisberger-related news, my favorite QB just dropped $100,000 on the city of Pittsburgh for the purchase of K-9 units, protective vests, and other equipment for the Pittsburgh Police Department.

--The Pens-Rangers Game Three matchup drew higher ratings than Dancing With The Stars, NCIS, American Idol, and Law & Order SVU, proving once again that Sidney Crosby > Simon Cowell.

--Pens players wish Sean Avery nothing but the best, because the Penguins are classy guys.

--Mike Prisuta says the Pens are beaking at the right time. That's right, he said beaking.

--Ian Snell is not feeling it this year - and it shows.

--Good news! The PLCB wants to set up a statewide network of 100 satellite wine kiosks. If there's one thing our state needs, it's easier access to alcohol.

--Roger Clemens is now being linked to Paula Dean Daly, AKA the former wife of John Daly. The hits just keep on comin' for the Rocket.

--Tyler Hansbrough finally took the advice of Duke fans and jumped off a roof.

--In today's New York Times: Pittsburgh surpasses Los Angeles as nation's sootiest city. AND we have an NFL team! Take that, LA!

--Is Mariah Carey really engaged to Nick Cannon?

--Exxon just announced earnings of $10.89 billion for the first quarter of 2007.

--Ashlee Simpson's new album sales were so low, they were beaten by a comedy album.

--Gas prices are so high, they're even affecting NASCAR ticket sales.

--Christina Applegate truly is one of People's 100 Most Beautiful People.

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4/29/2008

THE NEWS

--The Pens and Rangers face off at 7 PM tonight, but Shelley Anderson says the perfect start is no cause for pressure.

--The Steelers are rather fired up about the addition of Rashard Mendenhall to the backfield. We can only hope they can come close to the comparison conjured up in this photo:

--Joe Starkey calls out Sean Avery. Hopefully Avery won't try to take him out next.
--Dejan Kovacevic writes a nice, feel-good piece about how the Pirates' trade-bait players have turned things around. Really sounds promising, until you glance at the standings and see that they're still in last place.
--Anthony Morelli was chosen as a reserve on the All-Undrafted Team. Is that considered an honor?

--Here's a great feature putting the spotlight on the NFL Draft attendee:

--2010: D-day for the Internet as it hits "full capacity"?

--Any Boston-haters out there enjoying the fact that the series between the 37-45 Atlanta Hawks and the 66-16 Celtics is tied 2-2?

--Pittsburgh's Scott Ferrall (of Sirius Radio) shares his love of the Stanley Cup:

--Our great economy rolls on: foreclosure rates jumped 112% and home prices fell by 12.7% in February. But hey, at least the Penguins keep winning!

----Brady Quinn gives Chris Long a Hummer.

--With Leather has screen shots of top draft picks in Madden 2009.

--Scientists in New Zealand are thawing the corpse of a 1,000-pound squid, trying to learn about the species that no one has ever seen living and grown in its natutal habitat.

--The Kelsey Grammer show Back to You, based in Pittsburgh, gives some love to the Pittsburgh Passion and Pittsburgh XPlosion.

--John Daly is comfortable with his own semi-nudity.

--Mom-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears does things all responsible mothers would do, like spending the weekend four-wheeling with friends in Liberty, Mississippi.

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