Tania is an member of the Italian diving team. When she was younger, she was trained as a gymnast, but fell in love witht he pool
She enjoys movies, reading, and modeling...
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Gotta love advertising...
Just as I do for the Brewers at JSonline.com, I follow the Packers latest news via their local newspaper site, the Green Bay Press-Gazette (.com).
I was reading about how my fantasy football kicker Mason Crosby has the job again for the Pack, and how the defensive pass rush lacks luster, and my attention was suddenly drawn to the right side of the screen at a flashing advertisement. It said "Oval Office"...with what seemed to be a Presidential seal...was the office of the President advertising on my football team's beat reporting website?
Nope...I was surprised to find myself a click away from this...
Thanks alot, Green Bay Press-Gazette. Let's hear it for standards in advertising!! I'm sure you could have contacted Kuehn Printing, Fish Window Cleaning, Nature's Way Tissue Corp, or at least Shefchick Wholesale Supply with the opportunity of advertising on your fine website. Nope. You figured that middle-aged, overweight, beer-drinking Packers fans would prefer an ad from a "gentlemen's club". Crazy folks, you!
I was reading about how my fantasy football kicker Mason Crosby has the job again for the Pack, and how the defensive pass rush lacks luster, and my attention was suddenly drawn to the right side of the screen at a flashing advertisement. It said "Oval Office"...with what seemed to be a Presidential seal...was the office of the President advertising on my football team's beat reporting website?
Nope...I was surprised to find myself a click away from this...
Thanks alot, Green Bay Press-Gazette. Let's hear it for standards in advertising!! I'm sure you could have contacted Kuehn Printing, Fish Window Cleaning, Nature's Way Tissue Corp, or at least Shefchick Wholesale Supply with the opportunity of advertising on your fine website. Nope. You figured that middle-aged, overweight, beer-drinking Packers fans would prefer an ad from a "gentlemen's club". Crazy folks, you!
Life Before The Strike #5
Found some more interesting cards on the recent trip to the card shop. Let's take another trip down memory lane...
1980 Topps #53 Ben Oglivie
Ben was a key member of the '82 pennant campaign, retired from MLB in '86 and moved to Japan where he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes for a couple years. Former teammates Dick Davis and Don Money also called Osaka, Japan home.
1981 Topps #151 Packers Team Leaders
Mike Butler would later play for the Tampa Bay Bandits, a team in the now-defunct USFL. They were much more successful than their crosstown NFL counterparts. In the 3 years of the team's existence, they were coached by a one Steve Spurrier...and co-owner of the team was the "Bandit" himself, Burt Reynolds.
1992 Donruss Triple Play #56 B.J. Surhoff
I grew up watching B.J. behind the plate, and have always loved this series of cards. Not only were they "hot", but they were CHEAP! We could buy more packs of these and so in '92 this is the series I have the most cards in...besides the dirt-cheap '92 Topps that were hideous. Those were best used for alterations.
1980 Topps #27 Cleveland Elam
He was Seth MacFarlane's inspiration for the lovable, exploitationably-named character in Family Guy. Well, probably not but in speaking with my father, any veteran of the US Army during the 1970's served with a guy named either A)Cleveland, B)Detroit, or C)Memphis. I think Forrest Gump served with a guy named Cleveland...but he was from Detroit.
1984 Topps #330 Ron Jaworski
"The Polish Rifle" recieved a medal from fellow Pole Pope John Paul II in 1979...for being Polish. All ESPN regulars know him as "Jaws", but I prefer the more colorful nickname myself.
The back of this card follows the old tradition (and one of my favorites) with a fun fact and illustration.
2007 Upper Deck #103 Ryan Longwell
This long-time member of the Packers is second on my "Packers Favorite Kicker" list only to Chris Jacke...only because he doesn't have the same kick-ass haircut as Jacke. Although it made me upset to see him in a Vikings uniform last year, I guess the Vikes have an option for replacing Tarvaris Jackson for the season opener this year...as Quarterback?
1980 Topps #53 Ben Oglivie
Ben was a key member of the '82 pennant campaign, retired from MLB in '86 and moved to Japan where he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes for a couple years. Former teammates Dick Davis and Don Money also called Osaka, Japan home.
1981 Topps #151 Packers Team Leaders
Mike Butler would later play for the Tampa Bay Bandits, a team in the now-defunct USFL. They were much more successful than their crosstown NFL counterparts. In the 3 years of the team's existence, they were coached by a one Steve Spurrier...and co-owner of the team was the "Bandit" himself, Burt Reynolds.
1992 Donruss Triple Play #56 B.J. SurhoffI grew up watching B.J. behind the plate, and have always loved this series of cards. Not only were they "hot", but they were CHEAP! We could buy more packs of these and so in '92 this is the series I have the most cards in...besides the dirt-cheap '92 Topps that were hideous. Those were best used for alterations.
1980 Topps #27 Cleveland Elam
He was Seth MacFarlane's inspiration for the lovable, exploitationably-named character in Family Guy. Well, probably not but in speaking with my father, any veteran of the US Army during the 1970's served with a guy named either A)Cleveland, B)Detroit, or C)Memphis. I think Forrest Gump served with a guy named Cleveland...but he was from Detroit.
1984 Topps #330 Ron Jaworski
"The Polish Rifle" recieved a medal from fellow Pole Pope John Paul II in 1979...for being Polish. All ESPN regulars know him as "Jaws", but I prefer the more colorful nickname myself.
The back of this card follows the old tradition (and one of my favorites) with a fun fact and illustration.
2007 Upper Deck #103 Ryan Longwell
This long-time member of the Packers is second on my "Packers Favorite Kicker" list only to Chris Jacke...only because he doesn't have the same kick-ass haircut as Jacke. Although it made me upset to see him in a Vikings uniform last year, I guess the Vikes have an option for replacing Tarvaris Jackson for the season opener this year...as Quarterback?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Life Before The Strike #4
Inspired by Thorzul's recent post of C.C. Sabathia cards, I decided to share some of my own that I've acquired since the Crew has acquired him. At the time of this publishing, he is 8-0 as a Brewer with 5 complete games, and an ERA of 1.60.
2003 Topps 205 Polar Bear Triple Folder #89
What a great card...I had some of these in the late '90's. I just can't get over the old-school 'ness of this card.
On the back is the explanation of why he is pictured with then-Tiger Dmitri Young...apparently they "made up" at the All-Star game.
2002 UD Return of the Ace #11
Only his second year in the majors, this card addresses the great 17-5 rookie season he enjoyed in Cleveland.
2002 Flear Flair #53
A very powerful photo behind the photo...he looked about 30 lbs. thinner back then...
2004 UD MVP #59
MVP season? Well, in '03 he was a member of the AL All-Star Team.
2004 Upper Deck SP Prospects #69
Following a 13-9 season in '03, C.C. still garnered enough respect to be honored w/ this red holo card from UD. He would go on to a 11-10 season in '04. But no worries, he was not done quite yet...
2006 Bowman Heritage #166
Love the series, can't complain about this Sabathia card...
2007 Bowman #97
Here we can see he is finally approaching the physical status of "Baloo" from The Jungle Book. Almost time to become a Milwaukee Brewer.
2003 Topps 205 Polar Bear Triple Folder #89
What a great card...I had some of these in the late '90's. I just can't get over the old-school 'ness of this card.
On the back is the explanation of why he is pictured with then-Tiger Dmitri Young...apparently they "made up" at the All-Star game.
2002 UD Return of the Ace #11
Only his second year in the majors, this card addresses the great 17-5 rookie season he enjoyed in Cleveland.
2002 Flear Flair #53
A very powerful photo behind the photo...he looked about 30 lbs. thinner back then...
2004 UD MVP #59
MVP season? Well, in '03 he was a member of the AL All-Star Team.
2004 Upper Deck SP Prospects #69
Following a 13-9 season in '03, C.C. still garnered enough respect to be honored w/ this red holo card from UD. He would go on to a 11-10 season in '04. But no worries, he was not done quite yet...
2006 Bowman Heritage #166
Love the series, can't complain about this Sabathia card...
2007 Bowman #97
Here we can see he is finally approaching the physical status of "Baloo" from The Jungle Book. Almost time to become a Milwaukee Brewer.
Olympic Girl of the Day
Today's featured olympian is 20-year old Ana Ivanovic of Serbia.
I tried my hardest to find good "athletic" action photos of her, but, the photos of her modeling were far better in quality. I'll just give you a few more.
Um...I hear she is a pretty decent tennis player...
Actually, she is a really good tennis player. She won the past French Open, and finsished 2nd at the Australian Open. She was the favorite entering into Olympic play last weekend...however she withdrew prior to competition, citing a "recurring thumb injury".
At any rate, she will be competing at the U.S. Open next month as the #1 player in the world. I sure hope she does well...
If these photos aren't enough, you can find more on her website.
I tried my hardest to find good "athletic" action photos of her, but, the photos of her modeling were far better in quality. I'll just give you a few more.
Um...I hear she is a pretty decent tennis player...
Actually, she is a really good tennis player. She won the past French Open, and finsished 2nd at the Australian Open. She was the favorite entering into Olympic play last weekend...however she withdrew prior to competition, citing a "recurring thumb injury".
At any rate, she will be competing at the U.S. Open next month as the #1 player in the world. I sure hope she does well...
If these photos aren't enough, you can find more on her website.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Olympic Girl of the Day
Today's featured olympian is 21-year old Ksenija Balta of Estonia.
Balta competes in the Heptathlon. In case you don't what the Heptathlon is (I sure as heck didn't), it is a combination of scores from 7 different events in Track & Field: 100m Hurtles, High Jump, Shot Put, 200m sprint, Long Jump, Javelin, and the 800m run.
In 2005 she finished with a Bronze medal at the European Junior Championships. Her competitions begin this week.
Balta competes in the Heptathlon. In case you don't what the Heptathlon is (I sure as heck didn't), it is a combination of scores from 7 different events in Track & Field: 100m Hurtles, High Jump, Shot Put, 200m sprint, Long Jump, Javelin, and the 800m run.
In 2005 she finished with a Bronze medal at the European Junior Championships. Her competitions begin this week.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Olympic Girl of the Day
Today's featured olympian is 22-year old Angela Marino of New Zealand.
Marino was born of Italian parents in New Zealand, but moved to Australia as a child. She is a prominent basketball player in the WNBL.
She plays point guard for the New Zealand national team in the '08 Olympic games.
Marino was born of Italian parents in New Zealand, but moved to Australia as a child. She is a prominent basketball player in the WNBL.
She plays point guard for the New Zealand national team in the '08 Olympic games.
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