Published Aug. 14, 2012
How these Olympic Games changed my perspective on the event in general, and some other thoughts on Gabby Douglas, Oscar Pistorius, beach volleyball and other topics at the conclusion of the XXX Olympiad in London, England.
Published Aug. 13, 2012
The Games of the XXX Olympiad have concluded in London, England, and we can all begin forgetting all about it for the next four years. So, some final thoughts on Michael Phelps, NBC, Lolo Jones and more.
Published Aug. 9, 2012
The Milwaukee newbie takes a plunge into the annual Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff eating contest, which is something one publication forgot to mention in its "suggestion" Milwaukee host the Olympic Games.
Published Aug. 1, 2012
In a lot of ways, NBC is in a no-win situation. Because of the enormity of the Summer Games and their mammoth financial stake in it, they have to do what they think is in their best interest. But in its haste to protect their prime-time product for the casual viewer, NBC is angering sports fans.
Published July 31, 2012
I really wanted to get into the spirit of the 2012 London Olympics, and the Three Lions Pub in Shorewood showed me a right proper time.
Friday January 20th, 2012 - Gurnee, IL No rest for the wicked. Up and at ’em. I signed myself up for another network meet and greet breakfast this morning, and it started at 7:30 at the Golden Corral in Gurnee, IL. I’ve never been a morning person, even when I worked in mo...
IDOL JUDGES TURN THEIR NOSES UP AT ELLEN? The auditions were very much the same as in years past. Familiar Idol-wannabees are representing year-to-year as always. What's different is not four judges, but which four judges. We know this is Simon's last year. This is Randy's...
When I think about the phrase "not that long ago" I always revert to the summer of 1996. I'm not sure why. It was 13 years ago, but it is a summer I will never forget... forget... forget... get... get... get... -(Que music) "... it's like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a ...
Wednesday October 1st, 2008 - Lake Villa, ILPretty good effort today. I put in a solid 16 hour work day trying to figure out how to do all the things I’ve let stagnate the past few months. I knew I couldn’t do them all in a day but I did at least get started on a few of them. It felt ...
After winning his legal battle to be allowed to compete against able-bodied athletes, double amptuee sprinter Oscar Pistorius was unable to qualify for the upcoming Olympics in individual races. It was also announced today that the South African was not chosen as an alternate on his country's rel...
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