week 10!

Hard to believe my 5-year chapter at UCLA is about to come to a close. It's bittersweet. Right now it's more sweet than bitter but down the line I'm sure this will change. Hard at work right now.

Modern Art

This is why people say modern art is a joke. Can you believe this painting sold for $9 million? It makes no sense. I could've painted that in 5 minutes. I realize the guy is dead but I don't how somebody would think it's worth $9 mil.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Black-and-White-Piet-Mondrian/photo//090506/ids_photos_ts/r365403360.jpg//s:/nm/20090506/stage_nm/us_finearts_auction

Glen Davis

I really hope this is fake. If you didn't see the Magic/Celtics game last night Glen Davis hit a game winning shot and on the way back pushed aside some kid. His hat fell off, and that's it.

Now this thing comes up
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2009/05/big-baby-shoves-magic-fan-.html

Please tell me it's a bs article. I'll lose even more faith in people if it's true. Are you seriously gonna whine about a player touching your kid? He even said that the kid "dove into the chair." What is he smoking? He's probably just bitter cause his team lost, and a wuss at that.

Here's the clip if you didn't see it. It's at 0:59 and 1:20.

ordered my graduation stuff over the weekend. Only 40 days left :)

The first round of the playoffs finished today, and all of it was what I expected (in terms of winners). But one series shined above all others, that had me excited throughout: the Bulls/Celtics series. That's a series I can't forget. So many good memories. 2nd round is here. My picks: Lakers in 6, Nuggets in 5, Celtics in 7, Cavs in 4. Then maybe KG can come back.

Top 3 Consoles

Gaming is going in the wrong direction for the most part. You have the 360 pumping out nothing but first person shooters with pretty graphics and not caring about much else. Their hardware is poorly made too. There are so many people with failing 360s it's just sad. Then there's the Wii which is breeding too many casual gamers. I like that it's bringing more people into the video game world, but Nintendo has kind of abandoned the hardcore audience. There are still a few games on the Wii that say otherwise but it's mostly nonchalant shovelware. The PS3 is where the only hope lies. Unfortunately, Sony doesn't care much anymore. I still can't figure out why they removed PS2 compatibility from their consoles. Pricing the console at $600 was a big mistake too. It's the main reason they're in 3rd place this generation. There are also too many FPS games on the PS3. The PS2 had so many incredible games including RPGs. PS3 is like 5% RPGs and 80% action/shooters. Terrible.

But this isn't a rant about the crappy current gen. A while ago gaming was a thing of beauty. Back in the early 2000s/late 90s developers cared about their audience. They also had less to work with in terms of graphical power, so they focused on the more important areas of gameplay and audio (which I think is just as important as visuals). So here is my list of the top 3 consoles of all time, excluding handhelds.

3. Nintendo 64

This was the multiplayer console king. At a time when the rival PS1 was putting more emphasis on graphics and single player games, the N64 was winning people over with it's multiplayer focus. This console is synonymous with late 90s multiplayer fun. It had Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Party, and countless others. It also had the legendary Zelda games as well as Conker and Super Mario. I still play it to this day when my roommates or friends are down for a trip down memory lane.

2. Playstation 2

What defines the quality of a console goes something like 10% hardware/quality/features, 90% games. That's why it's no surprise the PS2 is such a magnificent piece of hardware. It's hard to believe this came out such a long time ago. It had such a huge game library which is still going. The PS2 gave us the GTA series, FFX, Shadow of the Colossus, God of War and Gran Turismo. It was even the home to the highly hailed MGS series which I personally am not a fan of but can see why it's so great. It gave us so many good RPGs, but mixed in other genres well. It is currently the console I spend the most time with. It's hard to believe how such a great console was followed up by the PS3.

1. Super NES

When one thinks about how old this console is and adds in the fact that it was so great back then and it still is now, there's nothing to do but name it the best console of all time. This came out in 1991 and it's better than all the consoles out now. The SNES gave us the Final Fantasy games, countless Mario games including Mario RPG, the Donkey Kong series, Super Metroid, Zelda, and of course Chrono Trigger. With a legacy like that how can one argue that it doesn't belong at #1? It was the SNES that got me started with gaming. I had an NES, but the SNES is what really got me hooked (especially Mario RPG).



Honorable mention: PS1(FF7-9, GT) and Gamecube (Metroid, Smash, RE4).


This list was inspired by this playlist

Leon Powe with a torn ACL

Celtics just weren't meant to get far this year. KG and now Powe. They might beat the Bulls but will probably lose to the Magic. Lakers will probably get to the finals too, making the Lakers-Cavs matchup a reality and David Stern's wet dream will come true. Enjoy the playoffs because it's not that great to me this year. Too many injuries, too many blowouts.

Weather tiers

The wacky weather as of late has sparked me to reflect on my opinions on the different kinds of weather. So here are my personal weather tiers, separated into indoor/outdoor situations.


When I'm outdoors:

Top Tier
1. Sunny/warm - Sunny weather is always great. By sunny I mean in the 80's, little to no wind, and clear blue skies. It's the perfect weather to hang out, walk to class, play sports, drive, etc.

2. Cool - As long as it's not too cold, cool weather is just as fine as sunny weather. It's manageable and you can still do most things you can with sunny weather.


Middle Tier
1. Rainy - Being outside during the rain isn't as bad for me as it is for most people. I don't mind walking in the rain as long as I have an umbrella; and usually when you're walking in the rain it's not for a long time. Only to get to your destination. Also when there's rain there's usually no wind so it works out. Another good thing about rain is that after it's gone the sky is clear, air quality is great, and the sunlight is even brighter.

2. Hot - By hot weather I'm talking about mid 90's to the 100's. Warm weather is definitely preferable to hot, but hot isn't too bad although you can't play sports as readily, and you sweat after a simple walk (like walking to class).

3. Cold - Equally good is cold weather. I think it's easier to warm oneself than to cool oneself off. Just put on a jacket and cold weather only affects your face.


Bottom tier
1. Cloudy/gloomy - A few clouds isn't bad. But when the sky is covered with clouds, things get depressing. Especially when there are a few patches of sky that don't have clouds. When these areas pass by the sun you think the sunshine is back, only to see it go away within minutes.

2. Windy - The worst, most awful, useless, annoying type of weather. I can't think of one situation where wind is okay to have. Well, unless you're using windmills for energy. But other than that, high winds are terrible. They dry your skin, mess up your hair, throw crap into your eyes, makes it too cold, breaks trees, etc. The apartment I'm in right now has this tree next to the balcony and when it's windy, it's also hell. The wind causes that damn tree to grind and scrape against our window and make these loud annoying noises, keeping us up at night. Yes, I've already asked the management to do something about it, but no luck. I've even cut off some of the branches with my Miracle Blade but as long as the whole tree is there, enough wind will still throw it against the window. Wind sucks.




When I'm indoors:

There are only two tiers here really, top and middle. Other than the tree I just mentioned, wind is okay when I'm indoors. The top tier includes rain and cold weather. The rest fall in the middle tier. There's just something really cozy about being indoors when it's raining outside. Make a cup of hot chocolate, throw a blanket on, and watch sports/movies or grab a book. These are the finer moments in life.

so here's how this final quarter is looking

I'm taking linear algebra, an electronics lab, and an acoustics lab. Tuesdays are my longest, then wednesday. Mondays and Fridays are great, and Thursdays aren't too bad. About work load, it seems okay. Not as bad as last quarter. That CS 32 class was too much. A week or so ago I didn't feel like I was graduating and leaving this place that I've spent so much time at in the past five years. But yesterday some people came by wanting to look at the apartment. Turns out they're gonna be living here next year. Then it kinda hit me that I'm almost done here. It's bittersweet.

NBA playoffs are coming up! KG got his ring. It'd be nice if he got another one, but I'm not gonna be as disappointed if he doesn't get it as I would've been if he didn't last year. May the best team win. My prediction? Celtics vs. Cavs in the East. I don't think Orlando can beat Boston in a series. The West is too hard to predict.

the extreme pringles are on sale at ralphs for $1 each. Got a few of them. They have the most outrageous flavors.

Congrats to Acura for making history:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-becomes-first-automaker-to-achieve-top-ratings-from-nhtsa-iihs-on-entire-lineup.html

updates

Spring break is almost over, and I haven't really posted so here are the latest goings on (going ons?)

I have pet goldfish now
I've been getting a lot of sleep
Been hanging out a lot
Watched a couple movies, did some reading, some programming, sports, some gaming. I finally bit the bullet and got FF6. I'll start on that soon.

The final quarter starts in a week. Then graduation in about 3 months :)

the trifecta

More juices. These are my three favorite Naked Juices. I've tried about 90% of all the different kinds of Naked Juices. There are more than you think. A good 20-30 flavors. Some are bland (mighty mango, tropical), some are in the middle. Then you have these 3 which stand at the top of all the ones I've tried. Single pic only this time.

Just looking at that pic makes me want to go get some more. Naked Juice can be expensive though. DO NOT buy them from Ralph's, Whole Foods, or other big name stores. They'll overcharge you like crazy. Ralphs has them for almost $4 for one! Whole foods has them for $3.50 or so. I get mine from the UCLA Engineering student store for... $2.40 tax included! Talk about a bargain.

In case the picture isn't clear, the three are Pomegranate-Blueberry, Blackberry-Blueberry, and Cherry-Pomegranate. That makes pomegranate and blueberry appear twice. These two fruits are top tier, and so are their juices.

a few exotic berry juices

Lately I've become somewhat of a juice connoisseur, especially berry juices. Did you know there are dozens of berries out there? We all know the common ones like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, etc. But there are some lesser known ones like elderberries, gooseberries, lingonberries, and even something called chokeberries. None of these outrageous ones are covered here, I just wanted to mention that such fruits exist. Here are my takes on a few of the rarer juices I've tried recently, with the usual pictures provided.

1. Goji Berry + Pomegranate

I'm a huge fan of pomegranate, ever since I was a kid. I had only heard about Goji berries until now. I didn't even know what they looked like. So when I saw a bottle of this stuff I had to give it a try. The bottle was nicely shaped and textured too. I took a sip and tasted the pomegranate as expected. The goji? Not so much. If anything it added just a bit of tartness to the juice. I don't know if pure goji juice would've had more taste, or whether the pomegranate was overpowering the goji. But in the end, the goji berry juice does little to enhance what is already an awesome juice in pomegranate.

2. Mulberry

Again, I had heard of mulberries but never tried them. They look an awful lot like blackberries, which are also great. It's a nice, thick juice. The taste was unexpected. Not in a bad way, however. It tasted like candy, really. The kind of sticky, hard candy that would rot your teeth. Kinda like jolly ranchers. It was alright, but not something I could drink a lot of. This was pure mulberry juice too, with nothing added. Surprising taste indeed. Doesn't taste like any other berry.

3. Black Currant juice

The first I heard about this juice was in Super Mario RPG, a long time ago. I always wondered what it was, and am glad I found out. This juice is wonderful. Light, tasty, sweet. It's something you can drink with a meal. It tastes like a cross between blueberry and blackberry juice. Very good stuff.

crunch time

for this quarter, my week 10 will be worse than finals week. I've gotten a few things out of the way, but I still have a CS project due thursday, CS hw due thursday, a lot of physics lab work due thursday, and a CS final the following saturday. That's my 10th week. My finals week? One final on thursday.

...then one more quarter to go!

Hormel

I recently discovered Hormel ham, which revived my love for ham. Nice thick, tasty slices. It also says a bunch of jargon on the box about being 100% natural, which I'm sure helps to make it so good. Highly recommended.

messy

what a weird week it's been. It's 4:00 AM right now and I got out of bed 20 minutes ago.... to make myself a sandwich and quesadilla. I went to bed at 2:00 but couldn't fall asleep. My sleep cycle is messed up cause I stayed up until 9:00 AM Tuesday morning to work on a CS project. It was due 9:00 PM Tuesday but I still didn't finish even though I poured in about 30 hours into it. I also have a midterm this friday, four lab reports due in 2 1/2 weeks that I haven't started, math hw due on monday, and CS hw due tuesday. Just more bumps on the way to graduation I guess. I'm gonna hit the sack again. Let's hope I fall asleep this time.

Rating Scales

one problem I see with rating scales these days is that they are either way too generous or unbalanced. If you can give a score of 0-10, the average of all scores should be somewhere near the middle. Take the NBA dunk contest for example. I know the judges are just NBA figures who don't put that much consideration into their scores. But when the lowest score possible is a 1 or 0 and the judges never give anything lower than a 7, things don't make sense. Don't be scared to give lower scores guys. If you're going to give 8's 9's and 10's to every dunk, it leaves nothing separating the best of the best from just "good" dunks.

A good rating scale would go something like this:
10% of all scores would be 2/10 or lower
20% of all scores would be between a 2 and a 5/10
30% of all scores would be between a 5 and 7/10
30% of all scores would be between a 7 and 9/10
10% of all scores would be 9/10 or above

I know that doesn't average to a 5/10 like the perfect rating scale would, but it's a start. Much better than a rating scale where the average score is a 9. You're a critic, you don't have to love everything. Dwight Howard's glorified layup shouldn't have been a 50 last year. Nate's dunk this year was a 9. Vince Carter's dunks were all 9 and above.

A review of Monopoly spaces

Purple (Mediterranean and Baltic)
These spaces kinda suck. Even if you spend $250 to build a hotel on one, you're not gonna get much back. But it is easier to start a monopoly on them since there are only two of them instead of 3 like the others.

Light Blue(Oriental, Connecticut, Vermont)
These are alright. A little better than the purple ones but still not that profitable. You need all three to start building, so they're generally not worth it. Better than nothing though

Magenta/Dark Red(St. Charles, States, Virginia)
About average. $100 per house, decent profit. One good thing is that there's a chance card that says go to St. James place, increasing the number of visits to this spot. That is, unless you get that card.

Orange(New York, Tennessee, St. James)
These are good properties to own. Why? Because going to jail happens more than you think, and once a person is in jail, if they roll a 6, 8, or 9 (which have a good probability) they'll land on these.

Red(Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana)
These are among the best spaces to own. Not only do they have a high frequency of landing on, they give you good profit (about $1100 with a hotel). There's even a card that sends someone to Illinois. The best part is, if someone goes to jail, they might land on it again.

Yellow(Ventnor, Atlantic, Marvin Gardens)
I like these too. They're a little more expensive than the Red ones but give you more profit. But they are less frequently landed on.

Green(Pacific, North Carolina, Pennsylvania)
Avoid buying these. They are too expensive to buy and own and aren't too frequently landed on.

Navy(Boardwalk and Park Place)
My favorites. Yeah, they're expensive, but you get $2000 or so with a hotel on each. There are only two of them, so it's easier to end up owning both. There's even an "advance to Boardwalk card" which can instantly end the game.

Railroads(Reading, Short Line, B & O, Pennsylvania)
I like owning these too. But unless you have all four, it's not worth it. You drop $800 or so to buy each one, and there are four of them and they're spread out. Thus netting you $200 per landing. There's even a card that says go to the nearest railroad and pay double. You can win the game by just owning the Navy properties and the railroads.

Utilities(Water and Electric)
Useless. Waste of money. Even if you own both, you can only get a max of $120 per landing. There's a card that says go to the nearest utility. But unlike the card that sends you to the railroads, this doesn't give you any additional benefit like paying double. It says pay 10x your roll, which you are already getting if you own both.

stupid california weather. It was hot around 3:00 so I wore shorts and a shirt to class. i got out at 7 and it was so cold.

Had a long day too. Programming, lab, tutoring, etc. June can't come soon enough.

also Vogue sucks.

South Park

Just watched the Elementary School Musical episode. That marks the end. I've watched every single South Park episode. This was a project I started (I think) Fall 2007. Glad to know I could accomplish something I set to do. It mostly considered of putting on an episode during lunch or dinner as my roommates will tell you. What a great show. I haven't watched the movie yet though. Next series is Friends!

Sucks about Andrew Bynum. It's weird how both times it was against the Grizzlies. We'll find out tomorrow the severity of the injury. I wonder how Gerald Wallace feels about this.

Top 10 most annoying road habits

I've been wanting to do this for a while. I don't drive all that much since I live at school, but when I do, I'm reminded that you can get a driver's license in cereal boxes now.

10. Stay in your lane

You see those white lines painted on the road? Those aren't for show. They're called lanes, and you're supposed to stay inside them. Remember when you were taught to color inside the lines? Just do the same with your car. I don't want to have to wonder if you're gonna slide over too far and hit me.

9. Pedestrians

Pedestrians are part of the road too, and they can definitely make some mistakes. If you're going to jaywalk, make sure there are no cars. I don't want to slam on the brakes because you can't hear or see me coming. If you're crossing the street, don't stop in the middle and look back to your friends to say something. There are people waiting to pass in their cars.

8. Inability to read signs

Reading signs is an age old problem. If only people could learn to watch out for things better. Signs such as "signal ahead," "right lane do not stop," "one way," and "no parking" are among the few that bring up this issue.

7. Forgetting to turn on headlights

What kind of person doesn't realize that it's dark outside and that they should turn on the headlights? You could save lives and make things so much better. When your lights are on, it makes it easier for people to see you, which is usually a good thing. This is when you should high beam the idiot for not realizing it's dark outside.

6. Misuse of the left turn lane

If you're gonna roll into the left turn lane to make a left turn, don't leave the ass of your car hanging in the lane you just left and making everyone behind you slow down for your stupidity. Sometimes I just want a shotgun attached to the front of my car...

5. Tailgating

I usually go a little above the speed limit. But most of the time with the flow of the traffic. That's why I don't get why people tailgate me. I'm already going faster than most of the people, and you're gonna tailgate me? Just change lanes and move on. Save the tailgating for those who are abusing the fast lanes by going too slowly.

4. Cutting someone off

This one is on many people's most annoying list. The basic principle is, unless the guy was going way too fast, if you change lanes and the guy behind you has to put on the brakes, you cut him off. Remember to check your blind spots too. This can happen on right turns too. You're driving along and someone is about to make a right and come into your lane. Is it that hard to realize you're gonna cause me to slow down?

3. Annoying right turns

There are two parts to this one. One part is when you're driving along, and the guy in front of you wants to make a right turn. Whether or not he uses a turn signal is another story, which can add to how much of an idiot the driver is. Anyways, if you're turning right, there's usually some space closer to the curb where you're supposed to start your right turn. DON'T START YOUR TURN FROM THE LANE. This causes the person behind you to slow down for your stupidity. Curbs are red in the corners for your right turns.

2. Not using turn signals

Your car has turn signals for a reason. Learn to use them. When I'm waiting for traffic to clear to make a right turn, and you're slowing down for some reason, I'm left to wonder what you're gonna do. Then at the last second you make a right, wasting my time. Would it have been so hard to reach a few inches to your left and not be a douche? I guess so. This also comes up when I'm behind someone, and they slow down without signaling.

1. Driving too slowly

This is, and always will be the worst. I know there's a speed limit, but it's not a "limit" per say. You're supposed to try to go with the flow of traffic. If everybody is going 70, don't go a constant 60 (unless you're in a bus/truck/etc. which I can understand). The worst is when they do it in the left lane. It's called the fast lane for a reason. If you're gonna drive 50 mph, stay out of the fast lane, and do whatever you want on the right side. If you're going to cause traffic in the left lane, at least have the decency to change lanes and let the people behind you who actually know the rules of the road to pass. These people account for the rest of the traffic, along with those who cut people off.

As you should know by now, I'm a fan of ranking things. But this one was kinda rushed. It's because I have to get back to my homework.

sunday

got a midterm tomorrow and a project due tuesday. Today should be pretty busy.

Celtics just trounced the Mavs, hopefully the Lakers will do the same to the Spurs right now.

Has anybody played Cranium? I did last night and really liked it. It's my type of game. We won after like 3 hours.

My 5 most disliked NBA players

To balance my top 10, here's my bottom 5 of players I can't stand and why:

5. Anderson Varejao

Like most of the losers on this list, this guy flops too much to be respected. When people know your name only because you're a flopper and have no idea how you play basketball, that isn't good. He's not even that good of a player, a good sixth man at best. Plus he just looks like a douche, if not Sideshow Bob. What kind of first name is Anderson anyways.

4. Manu Ginobili

This guy's case is just a tragedy. He's a phenomenal player (or at least he was). He was a top 3 SG in the league a few years back. Unfortunately a lot of that goes to waste because he is, yup, another flopper. Probably the worst one.

3. Sasha Vujacic

This is the one guy I would punch in the face if I could. He thinks he's a good defender just because he grinds up against you and doesn't give you any room. All you have to do to get around his fake defense is just cross him over or quickly go to one side like Ray Allen did in the playoffs. Then he will sit on the bench and cry again. He's a one trick pony, a catch-and-shoot 3 point shooter only. If he goes inside the 3 point line, there's a good chance it will end up as a missed shot or turnover. Rafer Alston made him look ridiculous when he was playing defense when the game was a few seconds from being over. He had the audacity to whine that Chris Paul called him a bitch after a loss to the Hornets. You shouldn't whine about something that's true Sasha. You're a scrub and you need a haircut.

2. Robert Horry

Among the most overrated in the league, Robert Horry can be summed up in three adjectives: dirty, lucky, cocky. Let's start with lucky. What has he ever done to be considered so great? A few clutch shots? That doesn't make one great. If you play like that throughout the game there won't be a need for a last second prayer. He's a 6'10" PF/C who averages 43% shooting and 5 rebounds per game over his sorry career. Uhhh, sorry but there are even point guards with better shooting and rebounding. What kind of a PF/C puts up those numbers? He's not even that great of a 3 point shooter at 34%. He just has hit a few and we're supposed to think he's awesome. Yeah right. he's lucky, nothing more. He's also lucky that he always ends up on winning teams. That's right. It's not because of Horry they're winning championships (maybe a few games on lucky shots like the aforementioned). He just ends up on the team and adds to his meaningless ring count that I sincerely hope few will take seriously. He wishes he could be James Posey who is not only clutch, but plays well throughout the game. Posey is a little dirty too, so they're not too far off.
He's cocky in the sense that he thinks all the refs and players are his friends. If you watch his games, just tally up how many times he hugs a player and talks to him. That may not be as bad. But he does it to the refs too. He thinks he can hold a conference after every foul then give the ref a slap on the ass at will.
That was most of his career, before he joined the Spurs and became known as Cheap Shot Rob. In his (hopefully) 5 final years of his career, he has been with the Spurs and averaged under 40% shooting and 5 points, as well as a bunch of flops and cheap shots. The most notable dirty shot was against steve nash. Damn Rob you're so tough that you were able to knock a guy half your size into the sidelines. Now go retire and be known for the nothing you are.

1. Bruce Bowen

A lot can be said about this pathetic excuse for an athlete, but I don't wanna tire out my hands. In the end, he's the dirtiest player in the league. It's no surprise he's part of the Spurs. The irony is that he's been suspended ONCE, and that took 500 consecutive games to accomplish. Here's a partial list:




Notable NBA players who've publicly called Bruce Bowen dirty:
- Vince Carter
- Ray Allen
- Rip Hamilton
- Jamal Crawford
- Phil Jackson
- Isaiah Thomas
- Steve Francis
- Josh Howard
- Amare Stoudemire
- Steve Kerr
- Michael Finley
- Tony Parker
Notable NBA players who've privately called Bruce Bowen dirty: everyone

"I was in Vegas for a bachelor party last August during the week of the U.S. vs. Puerto Rico exhibition game. We all stayed at the Wynn where almost every basketball player was staying and learned three things: Dwyane Wade really takes care of his dad financially; Clyde Drexler is the coolest guy to play the minimum at the $25 blackjack table; nobody likes Bruce Bowen. Late one night, almost every blackjack table had multiple current or retired NBA players at them and huge crowds to go along with them. That is, except for the table with Bruce Bowen and only Bruce Bowen playing at it. All Bruce's teammates on the USA team were his regular NBA opponents and it was clear that none of them wanted anything to do with him."
- A Bill Simmons article, ESPN

Spurs fans - I know plenty of Spurs fans who are willing to admit that Bruce Bowen is a dirty player. The amount of evidence is overwhelming: kicks to players faces, knees to a dudes' balls, kicking a man in the back while on the floor, and numerous examples of tripping and undercutting players, causing injuries several times. Not only does Bowen blatently go out of his way to land that way, notice how everytime Bowen puts his foot under someone and they land on it, he acts oblivious to it - anyone whose played basketball or watched enough of it, understands that when someone lands on your foot, you react; it's not something that goes unnoticed.
Moreover, it's not like we're just saying Bruce Bowen is dirty and that's the end of the story - Bowen being "dirty" implies that he's being compared to the standard play of others in the league, and that which is expected of a professional basketball player.
Spurs fans will have you believe that Bowen must just be in the wrong place at the wrong time, just bad luck, that's all. Bowen has accidently undercut players and kicked them in the face, on multiple occasions. Quite a spectacular coincidence that he's the only person in the NBA to have kicked someone in the face ... and he did it twice. Also, that he also happens to be the poor guy who always seems to "accidently" land on/under someone's foot when they shoot a jumpshot. I don't know, I don't come down from guarding a jumpshot with my feet 1) spread WAY apart, or 2) anywhere near a player's foot. It would be a different story if these things happend to different players on multiple occasions. But I guess that's just clumsy ol' Bruce; the guy who apparently has the coordination to be a professional athlete, but not the coordination to control where his foot goes ...

A nice compilation of Bowen's bullshit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQrKIGde7Qk

Bruce, the whole stepping on people's feet shit is getting really old, and its not an accident after 20 times; you usually only have to tell children that
http://youtube.com/watch?v=26SPv_50DCE&feature=related

Bruce forearm to Stoudemire midsection:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qPoXuZaxZTM

Bruce Bowen kneeing Steve Nash in the balls
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7J2SDouIqtA

Another undercut, foot stomp, this time on Nash - nice try Bowen
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UynFKOdfxXc&feature=related

Really Bowen? You're going to make it that obvious??
Attempted Nash trip up - I thought leg-locks were just used in wrestling ...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=krxLdKSlev0&feature=related

Bruce Bowen kicking Amare in the achilles
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sc4yz__akIU&mode=related&search=

Bruce Bowen kicking Wally Szcerbiak in the face.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhTjSrZi91Y&feature=related

Bruce Bowen undercuting Jamal Crawford and Steve Francis:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=drPQkEsM8uM&mode=related&search=

Bruce Bowen strikes again:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yGQMubkHKPE&mode=related&search=

Remember, this is a partial list. He has done countless other things.

No, I don't know what's going on with the Celtics. They have bench issues, and are just inconsistent. John Hollinger actually called the Cavs to win it this year. But this is the guy who also called the Lakers in 6 last year.

Macbook Wheel

lmao!! did anyone else see this?



Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

Kevin James isn't funny either. He's kinda like Will Ferrel but not as bad. I saw a few episodes of King of Queens and didn't find it funny. Now he's making a movie that looks even worse.

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