- The Taste of Chicago is realizing that it sucks. This is evident because now it's only five days long and is no longer over Fourth of July weekend.
- I actually got this email, so I figured I'd post the story about it.
- It had been too long since we last heard about Greg Ostertag. Miss that oaf.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
12/27/2011
- The Oregon Ducks' Rose Bowl uniforms are quite Black Swan-esque. Cool and weird!
- Funbag.
- What will happen when the Sun dies?
It seems like the news is taking this week off, so your next two items are random. Enjoy!
- Greyhound buses can be disabled remotely! That's actually pretty cool.
- This next article is titled "How I learned to stop worrying and love the radioactive spiderwebs," and it seems like a tl;dr for most of you out there. Oh well. You win some, you lose some.
- Funbag.
- What will happen when the Sun dies?
It seems like the news is taking this week off, so your next two items are random. Enjoy!
- Greyhound buses can be disabled remotely! That's actually pretty cool.
- This next article is titled "How I learned to stop worrying and love the radioactive spiderwebs," and it seems like a tl;dr for most of you out there. Oh well. You win some, you lose some.
Friday, December 23, 2011
12/23/2011
- Here's a collection of zingers from Roger Ebert. Happy holidays!
- Louis CK continues to be awesome.
- Worst TV of 2011!
- Louis CK continues to be awesome.
- Worst TV of 2011!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
2011 In Review
To review 2011 like the rest of the Internet, here's a collection of some of my favorite Five Things articles/videos from the year. This is also making up for a lack of a Five Things list today.
Articles of the year -
- Orange juice isn't what you think it is. I have referenced this article several times since I first posted it, so it was a shoe-in for the year-end fun.
- Play around with six degrees of separation, NBA style. This site is just cool.
- Deadspin had a great post on Bruce Pearl's first con, which I obviously loved. Anything that exposed Pearl for the weasel he is had to make this list.
- This piece about Cubs fans/Wrigley Field is interesting because it is so awful, and yet it makes me so happy. A rarity, I think.
- Posted yesterday, but still one of my favorites - concussions! It's been a popular topic all year.
Videos of the year -
- Green screens are everywhere! This one is really interesting and eye-opening.
- I saw this when going through old posts and couldn't stop laughing. Such a funny video.
- The dog running down the hallway in shoes has always made me laugh.
Did I miss anything? Let me know if you have something that you want on the list.
Articles of the year -
- Orange juice isn't what you think it is. I have referenced this article several times since I first posted it, so it was a shoe-in for the year-end fun.
- Play around with six degrees of separation, NBA style. This site is just cool.
- Deadspin had a great post on Bruce Pearl's first con, which I obviously loved. Anything that exposed Pearl for the weasel he is had to make this list.
- This piece about Cubs fans/Wrigley Field is interesting because it is so awful, and yet it makes me so happy. A rarity, I think.
- Posted yesterday, but still one of my favorites - concussions! It's been a popular topic all year.
Videos of the year -
- Green screens are everywhere! This one is really interesting and eye-opening.
- I saw this when going through old posts and couldn't stop laughing. Such a funny video.
- The dog running down the hallway in shoes has always made me laugh.
Did I miss anything? Let me know if you have something that you want on the list.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Changes to URLs
I know I do this too often, but I'm changing the URLs for many of rezmanbrown's pages. I think this will make things much simpler in the future (especially with the inevitable site design changes).
The table below details the changes:
Let me know if you have any problems.As always, the drawback of such a move is that the comments will be reset. I apologize for this, but I don't know any sort of workaround. Hopefully this is the last major change for a while.
The table below details the changes:
| Page | Old URL | New URL |
| EPL | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgeplpe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/epl |
| FLC | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgflcpe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/flc |
| MLB | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgmlbpe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mlb |
| MLS | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgmlspe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mls |
| NBA | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgnbape.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/nba |
| NCAAFB | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgncaafbpe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/ncaafb |
| NFL | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgnflpe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/nfl |
| NHL | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgnhlpe.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/nhl |
| FCBL | rezmanbrown.com/pools/fcbl.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/fcbl |
| Archive | rezmanbrown.com/pools/mgpoolarchive.html | rezmanbrown.com/pools/archive |
Let me know if you have any problems.As always, the drawback of such a move is that the comments will be reset. I apologize for this, but I don't know any sort of workaround. Hopefully this is the last major change for a while.
12/21/2011
Happy Winter.
- Check out the best TV of 2011, although you don't need a list to tell you what to like.
- Here's a great article about concussions in sports. You're probably sick of hearing about this stuff, but it's worth a read.
- NBA uniform updates!
- Very interesting information on Bill Conlin.
- Shoes! Yeah, two fashion stories today. WHATUP.
- Check out the best TV of 2011, although you don't need a list to tell you what to like.
- Here's a great article about concussions in sports. You're probably sick of hearing about this stuff, but it's worth a read.
- NBA uniform updates!
- Very interesting information on Bill Conlin.
- Shoes! Yeah, two fashion stories today. WHATUP.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
12/20/2011
- I saw the scorpion save a while ago thanks to Nate. But the scorpion goal is even better, even though it's an own-goal.
- YouTube Rewind 2011 featuring Rebecca Black... Typical year-end crap that I find amusing.
- The Smurftown decided to remain a Smurftown even after the Smurf movie was done filming. That's a lot of blue.
- Funbag.
- Tebow, religion, whatever.
- YouTube Rewind 2011 featuring Rebecca Black... Typical year-end crap that I find amusing.
- The Smurftown decided to remain a Smurftown even after the Smurf movie was done filming. That's a lot of blue.
- Funbag.
- Tebow, religion, whatever.
Monday, December 19, 2011
12/19/2011
- This surely seems like the most creative way to wrap Portal 2, the awesome video game.
- See Rob Drydek kickflip a car. OK it's really a barrel roll, but it's still amazing.
- The Quebec government is unhappy that the new Canadiens coach doesn't speak French. That's funny.
- The AT&T/T-Mobile merger had been on the fritz for a while. Now it's officially not gonna happen.
- Something reminded me of this commercial, so now I'll share it with you. One of my favorites for some reason.
- See Rob Drydek kickflip a car. OK it's really a barrel roll, but it's still amazing.
- The Quebec government is unhappy that the new Canadiens coach doesn't speak French. That's funny.
- The AT&T/T-Mobile merger had been on the fritz for a while. Now it's officially not gonna happen.
- Something reminded me of this commercial, so now I'll share it with you. One of my favorites for some reason.
Bowl Season!
Welcome back bowlers, to another year of caring about silly games that, without this competition, would be even more meaningless than they already are.
I've added several tabs to the bowl page, which include previous bowl competitions, as well as an overall tab, which displays all the results in one sheet. We're three games in, and things have been running smoothly so far. Still, if you see any problems, feel free to let me know. Suggestions are always welcome, too!
I've added several tabs to the bowl page, which include previous bowl competitions, as well as an overall tab, which displays all the results in one sheet. We're three games in, and things have been running smoothly so far. Still, if you see any problems, feel free to let me know. Suggestions are always welcome, too!
Friday, December 16, 2011
12/15/2011
- On yet another boring Friday, join the hot-stove action by reading about which teams should sign Prince Fielder, according to some guy.
- Just in time for the holidays, you can now buy Google Doodle shirts.
- Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis made a brief appearance on HBO's Real Sex in 1996.
- GMiDHF.
- Well, we've probably seen the last of Mike Milbury on Versus.
- Just in time for the holidays, you can now buy Google Doodle shirts.
- Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis made a brief appearance on HBO's Real Sex in 1996.
- GMiDHF.
- Well, we've probably seen the last of Mike Milbury on Versus.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
12/15/2011
- Time to start complaining, folks. Yes, that's right, Facebook Timeline is finally available to all users. I'm cool and have been using it for months, but now the rest of you scrubs can use it, too.
- Here's your Onion headline of the day, which doubles as your Sounds Like Cubs Fans headline of the day: Hockey fans call for return of urinal trough.
- 2011 in review, Google style.
- Jamboroo. Ugh.
- I hate Mario Balotelli part 2.
- Here's your Onion headline of the day, which doubles as your Sounds Like Cubs Fans headline of the day: Hockey fans call for return of urinal trough.
- 2011 in review, Google style.
- Jamboroo. Ugh.
- I hate Mario Balotelli part 2.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
12/14/2011
- CalTech's prank club covered the Alamo sculpture in Manhattan with a Companion Cube. Awesome.
- I just lost some respect for Aaron Rodgers.
- A few days ago Louis CK released an album on his website that was downloadable for $5. There were no DRM rights, so what you downloaded was completely yours. This experiment has not only made Louis look like a generous and intelligent person, but it's also allowing him to profit more than it would had he gone through a company.
- A wall covered in QWERTY keys seems kind of gross to me.
- Here's a kind of interesting piece on the Triangle Offense and how it's no longer used in the NBA, even though it had some success.
- I just lost some respect for Aaron Rodgers.
- A few days ago Louis CK released an album on his website that was downloadable for $5. There were no DRM rights, so what you downloaded was completely yours. This experiment has not only made Louis look like a generous and intelligent person, but it's also allowing him to profit more than it would had he gone through a company.
- A wall covered in QWERTY keys seems kind of gross to me.
- Here's a kind of interesting piece on the Triangle Offense and how it's no longer used in the NBA, even though it had some success.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
12/13/2011
- Jerry Sandusky's lawyer sure says some silly things.
- The Miami Heat revealed their new alternate uniform, which is all black. Do they think this makes them look more or less evil? Also, the new Jazz alternate uniform looks awesome.
- Live Funbag!
- Reducer.
- Final Destination 6: 1994 Chargers.
- The Miami Heat revealed their new alternate uniform, which is all black. Do they think this makes them look more or less evil? Also, the new Jazz alternate uniform looks awesome.
- Live Funbag!
- Reducer.
- Final Destination 6: 1994 Chargers.
Monday, December 12, 2011
12/12/2011
- Here are some myths that just won't die!
- It had been too long without steroid coverage. Aren't you glad it's back? Really, it's a pretty good read.
- Anyone looking forward to these videogames? Not me!
- I hate Mario Balotelli.
- Hah, LeBron James sounds like a dick. But he's earned that right, I suppose. Or is it a right? I don't know. Either way, the part of this article is Michael Jordan's line.
- It had been too long without steroid coverage. Aren't you glad it's back? Really, it's a pretty good read.
- Anyone looking forward to these videogames? Not me!
- I hate Mario Balotelli.
- Hah, LeBron James sounds like a dick. But he's earned that right, I suppose. Or is it a right? I don't know. Either way, the part of this article is Michael Jordan's line.
Friday, December 9, 2011
12/09/2011
- About a year ago, David Stern could have retired with his "legacy" still intact. Now everybody hates him.
- It's sad seeing Brandon Roy retire. Even though he killed Illinois, I still thought he was a good player.
- Colt McCoy doesn't remember what happened last night in his team's loss to the Steelers, which only adds to the evidence that concussions in the sport are a serious concern. Also, James Harrison is a douche.
- GMiDHF.
- Here's somewhat of a nerdy final thing, which is about why we need more programming languages than we already have.
- It's sad seeing Brandon Roy retire. Even though he killed Illinois, I still thought he was a good player.
- Colt McCoy doesn't remember what happened last night in his team's loss to the Steelers, which only adds to the evidence that concussions in the sport are a serious concern. Also, James Harrison is a douche.
- GMiDHF.
- Here's somewhat of a nerdy final thing, which is about why we need more programming languages than we already have.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
12/08/2011
- The coaxial cable was patented 80 years ago today. Considering its still widespread use now, that's a hell of a patent.
- The Angels signed Albert Pujols to a 10-year deal for at least $250 million. Too many years, too much money. Yuck.
- Jamboroo.
- Who do you believe, numerous victims accusing Jerry Sandusky of sexually abusing them, or Sandusky's wife who claims all of the accusers are making up stories? People are ridiculous.
- I'd like to remind you all of the Miami Heat Index, an ESPN page dedicated to covering nothing but the Miami Heat. Yes, when you're browsing the NBA page on espn.com, one of the menu items is "Heat Index." It is shocking that they don't also still have the Tim Tebow Tracker.
- The Angels signed Albert Pujols to a 10-year deal for at least $250 million. Too many years, too much money. Yuck.
- Jamboroo.
- Who do you believe, numerous victims accusing Jerry Sandusky of sexually abusing them, or Sandusky's wife who claims all of the accusers are making up stories? People are ridiculous.
- I'd like to remind you all of the Miami Heat Index, an ESPN page dedicated to covering nothing but the Miami Heat. Yes, when you're browsing the NBA page on espn.com, one of the menu items is "Heat Index." It is shocking that they don't also still have the Tim Tebow Tracker.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
12/07/2011
- Wired answers a question we've all surely wondered: What is the right way to die when you fall into lava?
- Tired of BCS debates? Yeah, me too, but this plea for a change does make a lot of sense.
- Good lord, ESPN's 2PM SportsCenter today is "TewbowCenter." They are the ones causing all the hatred!
- Yep, Mark Buehrle's gone. Sucks that you chose the fucking Marlins.
- Hahahaha bye bye Man United and Man City. How perfect.
- Tired of BCS debates? Yeah, me too, but this plea for a change does make a lot of sense.
- Good lord, ESPN's 2PM SportsCenter today is "TewbowCenter." They are the ones causing all the hatred!
- Yep, Mark Buehrle's gone. Sucks that you chose the fucking Marlins.
- Hahahaha bye bye Man United and Man City. How perfect.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
12/06/2011
- Reducer.
- Even this NFL player's non-celebration is in my mind a celebration. Right?
- See what kind of gifts participants in each Bowl Game get on this list. Which bowl is best? [via Matt]
- Funbag.
- Boise State to the Big East... I guess money rules all. Also joining them (among others): San Diego State. Again, this is the Big East.
- Even this NFL player's non-celebration is in my mind a celebration. Right?
- See what kind of gifts participants in each Bowl Game get on this list. Which bowl is best? [via Matt]
- Funbag.
- Boise State to the Big East... I guess money rules all. Also joining them (among others): San Diego State. Again, this is the Big East.
Monday, December 5, 2011
12/05/2011
- I can see how it would be possible to work without using email. But a change that drastic would be hard to implement.
- I really hope the Bears get Brett Favre. He'd be like an NFC North slut.
- Do you have a spare $1 million lying around? Perhaps you should enroll in the poker tournament with the largest ever buy-in. [via Matt]
- BCS BCS BCS, blah blah blah. I hate Nick Saban more than most, but let's all agree that Alabama winning the title would be the greatest thing that could possibly happen.
- It's bowl season! I know you all probably got my email from last night, but I'd like to share it here as well. I added an odds page that will (hopefully) update whenever lines are posted for the games. Woot woot!
EDIT: Yep, it's updating properly!
- I really hope the Bears get Brett Favre. He'd be like an NFC North slut.
- Do you have a spare $1 million lying around? Perhaps you should enroll in the poker tournament with the largest ever buy-in. [via Matt]
- BCS BCS BCS, blah blah blah. I hate Nick Saban more than most, but let's all agree that Alabama winning the title would be the greatest thing that could possibly happen.
- It's bowl season! I know you all probably got my email from last night, but I'd like to share it here as well. I added an odds page that will (hopefully) update whenever lines are posted for the games. Woot woot!
EDIT: Yep, it's updating properly!
Friday, December 2, 2011
12/02/2011
- I already assume most/all people hate Skip Bayless. But it's still nice hearing a public figure declare his hatred for all of us to hear. Thanks, Charles!
- Netherlands = screwed.
- GMiDHF.
- Adrian Peterson will not play this weekend. Normally this type of news is completely meaningless to me, but since the game's against Tebow's Broncos, suddenly I'm interested. Now the Broncos have a better chance of winning, which will only make Tebow's ultimate and inevitable demise that much more enjoyable.
- Do you think the South Park videogame will be any good? I can't imagine so. We'll see I guess, even though I have no intention of playing it.
- Netherlands = screwed.
- GMiDHF.
- Adrian Peterson will not play this weekend. Normally this type of news is completely meaningless to me, but since the game's against Tebow's Broncos, suddenly I'm interested. Now the Broncos have a better chance of winning, which will only make Tebow's ultimate and inevitable demise that much more enjoyable.
- Do you think the South Park videogame will be any good? I can't imagine so. We'll see I guess, even though I have no intention of playing it.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
12/01/2011
- Jamboroo, because I have nothing else.
- Watchmen 2? Uhh... OK...
- Imagine squashing the world's heaviest insect with your foot. Grosssssss. And it eats carrots!
All right folks, it's been a rough day. I'm going to grab two random stories to close out. I'm sorry for the lack of effort... Just didn't bring my A-game today.
- Something about a gas pump that now functions as a webcam for people to see tattoos as they're being made on their backs? I don't know, it was kind of confusing.
- Another Wired entry... Afghanistan will be just fine when the US leaves. They have rich minerals!
- Watchmen 2? Uhh... OK...
- Imagine squashing the world's heaviest insect with your foot. Grosssssss. And it eats carrots!
All right folks, it's been a rough day. I'm going to grab two random stories to close out. I'm sorry for the lack of effort... Just didn't bring my A-game today.
- Something about a gas pump that now functions as a webcam for people to see tattoos as they're being made on their backs? I don't know, it was kind of confusing.
- Another Wired entry... Afghanistan will be just fine when the US leaves. They have rich minerals!
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