Thursday, March 31, 2011
Closing Time: Soldier Bear!
I saw this on Facebook earlier today as a Wiki link and thank Uecker I found a video to go along with it. I am going to try to finish up the previews by Monday, sorry for the delay. Anyways, this is Soldier Bear. My lifelong goal is to arrive at school or work riding a grizzly bear.
-Charlie.
Twinkie Town
In a state that has become "loserville" U.S.A. the Twins seem to be the only team with a light at the end of the tunnel.
Last season ended like the previous, an American League Central Divisional title followed by a 3 game sweep of the hated New York Yankees. But, with the healing of injuries and experience knocked on our belt the 2011 season is one that contains promise. With such promise come high expectations.
The Minnesota sports mindset has turned to a "what next" approach. We're like that abused dog that keeps crawling back because it's all we know. Between the collapse of the Vikings, cellar dwelling Wolves, playoffless wild and continued meritocracy from University of Minnesota athletics it can't get any worse! Or can it?
The Minnesota Twins surged to a 94 win season in 2010 despite the loss of closer Joe Nathan in spring training (Tommy John) and star first basemen Justin Morneau (concussion) mid-season. Most cities would be satisfied with back-to-back division titles. Those days in Minnie are gone (for the Twins anyway).
The expectation and goal is, as it should be, to win the World Series. When Carl Pavano was interviewed this spring and asked about his and the teams success last season he responded with a "we need to take the next step and not be satisfied" response (in a handful of words). Thess are words you want to hear from your "Ace". This brings me to my next topic.
In an organization that has been built around pitching and defense, the one Achilles heel in this team is our rotation. While Francisco Liriano has the "Ace" caliber stuff and Carl Pavano has the grit, there is no true number one starter. A rotation that consists of Pavano, Liriano, Blackburn, Duensing and Baker is structured to absorb a 162 game schedule; unfortunately the playoffs aren't built in such format. This could very well be the demise of this ball club.
On the flip side if you can't score runs, you can't win games. The Twins look like they will be doing plenty of that this season. Span, Nishioka, Mauer, Morneau, Young, Kubel/Thome, Cuddyer, Valencia and Casilla has pitcher insomnia-type potential. Assuming Delmon Young, Danny Valencia and Jason Kubel take steps forward and not back; this lineup appears to be troublesome. Look for the Delmon to continue to thrive in the middle of murders row as well as the continued development of young Danny Valencia.
The Twins Bullpen is the team’s biggest question mark by far. With the return of closer Joe Nathan it is going to be interesting to see how much slack Gardy gives him in the early going. It was said that Nathan would be the closer with Capps getting opportunities along the way. However, I foresee a Matt Capps May. Outside of Capps and Nathan, you have Manship, Hughes, Mijares, Perkins and Slowey. Because of Slowey's ability to throw strikes I am one of the few that feels he will thrive in the pen. However middle relief help is scarce. Look for the Twins to make a move in June/July to improve in this area.
My dark horse pick is Kyle Gibson. The 23 year old, Missouri product is one of the top 35 prospects in baseball and is the future of the twins pitching staff. He is compared by many to Brad Radke. He throws a mid 90's fastball, a plus-plus slider and an above-average changeup. Although Gibson doesn't hone electric stuff, look for Kyle (much like Liriano and Santana before him) to make a bullpen appearance in late July.
At the end of the day baseball is a marathon that presents many pot holes and cups of coffee (Seinfeld reference: Jean-Paul Jean-Paul!) along the way. I believe the twins will complete the trifecta and bring home the American League Central Division title, but will need to make adjustments and tweaks to bring them to the next level.
Hopefully the Twins can bring a title to loserville!
Play Ball!
Jordan T.
Princess Kate Middleton | Biography
Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton (born 9 January 1982) is the fiancée of Prince William of Wales. Since their relationship began, Middleton has received widespread media attention and there was much speculation that they would eventually marry. On 16 November 2010, the office of the Prince of Wales at Clarence House announced their engagement. On 23 November, it was announced the wedding will take place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey, with the day declared a bank holiday in the UK.
Middleton grew up in Berkshire and, after attending Marlborough College, went to the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William, also studying there, in 2001. They started a relationship, followed by media attention, triggering complaints by Middleton that the media were harassing her. In April 2007, the press reported that William and Middleton had split up. They continued to be friends, and later in 2007 they reunited. Since then, Middleton has attended many high-profile royal events. She has been admired for her fashion sense and has been placed on numerous "best dressed" lists.
Typical Cincinnati
Seriously? The Reds getting lucky per usual. I swear the Brewers have the worst times at Great American Ballpark. Hopefully, the Crew can get 2 out of 3, but if they don't... oh well. Glad to see the clueless umpires are back, how did he not tag him out. Once again, don't get too upset over a game in April. If this was late August, I would freak out.
-Charlie.
Lindsay's Getting Marriedddd!
I met Lindsay about a year after we moved to Auburn Bay in Calgary and have been GREAT friends since we hit it off over some vino one night- not just any vino- Ernest Gallo white zinfandel to be exact! It's our FAVORITE and we always traipse from door to door with a bottle in hand:
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| EXHIBIT A! Two handed Gallo pour! |
Lindsay is getting married on June 4th this year and I am SO honored to be her bridesmaid!!! I am one of four and we are super excited for her wedding which is going to be at the Calgary Zoo...
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| Bridal Party! Cara, Carrie, Lindsay and I... Just missing the maid of honor! |
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| This is an awful photo and doesn't do the dress justice.. We ended up getting them at Dynamite of all places??! $29.99 regular price and we all LOVE these dresses! They can be strapless or not and have POCKETS! They also have a very faint snakeskin pattern and are going to look awesome. |
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| How cute are these shose?! These are the shoes we are going to get from Spring.. Only $49.99 and shipping is FREE! Super pumped about these "fluffy" satin numbers :D |
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| Their colors are hot pink and black!!! HAWT |
Your going to make such a beautiful bride!!!!!
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Friday Favourites - Online magazines
Do you ever feel you can't keep up with all the gorgeous creative there is online? I do - it makes my head hurt sometimes, then I casually remind myself I don't have to 'keep up' - just enjoy it when I can. I am almost using Pinterest to replace my Delicious bookmarks to remember all these lovely blogs etc. Check out the brand new magazine from A Subtle Revelry called Styled. My pal Jordan has a project in it! Sweet Treats bags - very cute.
Then through Victoria's blog I found VECU Magazine - gorgeous!
Anyway, enjoy the visual feast and have a great weekend.
New Music Videos: Katy Perry Ft. Kanye West "E.T.", Dirty Money Ft. Trey Songz and Rick Ross "Your Love" and Immature "Ghetto Angel"
Love this song.. it's even hotter with Ross on the track.
Check MORE DISH to see Immature's (well Marques Houston ft. Immature) video for their new single "Ghetto Angel."
Bridal Jewelery Collection
It is present since the day when they were children. The beautiful white dress with a train long, pale roses of Baby's Breath, or perhaps something deeper, like a wedding dress sexy and fabulous tropical flowers all around!
The three-layer cake with vanilla ice cream with the beautiful bride and groom figurines or a funky wedding cakes and a chocolate fountain hired covered, to keep customers happy.
And now that the wedding day approaches you have found the dress, bouquet designed and ordered her cake. It is now time to add a little gloss.
What I want is to find the perfect wedding jewelry unique pop of his beautiful dress.
We all know that when it comes to jewelry is always a very personal decision.
Note that the time may be before the wedding of their female support network, sometimes the lines are on one or two of them are too stubborn and controlling, we must not forget that you wear dresses and wedding jewelry.
Therefore, everything needs to fit your personality and your look .... Not her!
Obviously the most important pieces of jewelry are rings, but not the declaration of a beautiful pair of earrings, a necklace or bracelet.
In his mind is his own set of wedding jewelry the finishing touch that you look and feel like a princess does.
Today is the election with great wedding jewelry available that integrates quality sterling silver with unique materials such as wood, glass, resin, enamel, pearls and semi-precious stones.
Like all aspects of dedicated planning the perfect wedding, you think of wedding jewelry in addition to its general theme and location of your wedding and reception.
For a traditional look to fit your theme traditional beads, jewelry delicate and subtle and elegant bracelets and chains. Sweet and matching earrings with exquisite sets of glass beads and jewelry wedding in different colors: pink, white and cream.
If your style is more contemporary, then maybe if you feel like glass spiral earrings are a modern version of an old trend. Or perhaps a touch of color, you can tow a trailer candy blue, lavender or pink. Contemporary coffee with cream pendant matching earrings are one of my favorites.
And if your imagination is a wedding on the beach, you can end your summer look with a pair of earrings Daisy connected to the trailer.
Dragonfly earrings are beautiful, inspired by nature with the essence of summer - it is silver earrings with pearl accent cake. The collection includes a pendant bubble game.
These are just some ideas for unique wedding jewelry to make you fabulous on your special day.
After completion of his own eyes never forget other important people that make your special day to help your bridesmaids.
You can choose something special for everyone or for all these, a little wear on the day and cherish forever. Some ideas are just pink silver earrings, pearl bracelet with a waterfall, or maybe a butterfly necklace.
The major influence on all of these options should Jewellery a combination of the personalities of users, issues of marriage and stylish.
Bridal Jewelery Collection
It is present since the day when they were children. The beautiful white dress with a train long, pale roses of Baby's Breath, or perhaps something deeper, like a wedding dress sexy and fabulous tropical flowers all around!
The three-layer cake with vanilla ice cream with the beautiful bride and groom figurines or a funky wedding cakes and a chocolate fountain hired covered, to keep customers happy.
And now that the wedding day approaches you have found the dress, bouquet designed and ordered her cake. It is now time to add a little gloss.
What I want is to find the perfect wedding jewelry unique pop of his beautiful dress.
We all know that when it comes to jewelry is always a very personal decision.
Note that the time may be before the wedding of their female support network, sometimes the lines are on one or two of them are too stubborn and controlling, we must not forget that you wear dresses and wedding jewelry.
Therefore, everything needs to fit your personality and your look .... Not her!
Obviously the most important pieces of jewelry are rings, but not the declaration of a beautiful pair of earrings, a necklace or bracelet.
In his mind is his own set of wedding jewelry the finishing touch that you look and feel like a princess does.
Today is the election with great wedding jewelry available that integrates quality sterling silver with unique materials such as wood, glass, resin, enamel, pearls and semi-precious stones.
Like all aspects of dedicated planning the perfect wedding, you think of wedding jewelry in addition to its general theme and location of your wedding and reception.
For a traditional look to fit your theme traditional beads, jewelry delicate and subtle and elegant bracelets and chains. Sweet and matching earrings with exquisite sets of glass beads and jewelry wedding in different colors: pink, white and cream.
If your style is more contemporary, then maybe if you feel like glass spiral earrings are a modern version of an old trend. Or perhaps a touch of color, you can tow a trailer candy blue, lavender or pink. Contemporary coffee with cream pendant matching earrings are one of my favorites.
And if your imagination is a wedding on the beach, you can end your summer look with a pair of earrings Daisy connected to the trailer.
Dragonfly earrings are beautiful, inspired by nature with the essence of summer - it is silver earrings with pearl accent cake. The collection includes a pendant bubble game.
These are just some ideas for unique wedding jewelry to make you fabulous on your special day.
After completion of his own eyes never forget other important people that make your special day to help your bridesmaids.
You can choose something special for everyone or for all these, a little wear on the day and cherish forever. Some ideas are just pink silver earrings, pearl bracelet with a waterfall, or maybe a butterfly necklace.
The major influence on all of these options should Jewellery a combination of the personalities of users, issues of marriage and stylish.
Lipstick for Beautiful Lips
The make-up industry is full of lipstick with different properties, color and quality. It can be difficult to know what kind of lipstick to buy and what sounds are very popular. If you are looking for a new lipstick, then sold some products, the search can help you. These lipsticks are the perfect color, excellent quality and great name. The use of lipstick, you feel ultra glamorous and a purchase that you feel dizzy and makes fabulous. If you like shopping and know the excitement that come to buy something can be as small as a piece of make-up. Lipstick is an important part of the face and that is something of a dress to be seen and appreciated when you look in the mirror. The quality of the lipstick may be the hard way, as shown, hydrates the lips and to what extent it is not in things such as cups and teeth.
Nars makes the lipstick that is pure and creamy. The colors are bolder and brighter and let your imagination. Provides vitamin E to know that you lose your lips, and spread. You can find this brand in semi-matte, the lips look full and moist helps in research. Guerlain has a lipstick that is unique and inspiring. It masks the lipstick on a case in Paris, the fashion and looks very promising. They love to leave lipstick comes out of his holster. Inside the powder of ruby, with sunlight and mirrors to interact and create a good sound.
Professional make-up is always a lipstick that of many professionals because, as she and the longevity of it is used. The product may differ in natural-looking and sexy. It is the pearl, a silky, creamy and glossy, transparent, that seems very simple, or kill, has an intense color and fun. Kat Von D was inspired lipstick and created the stars of the reality itself. Is a bright red sign, in fact drives all the time. He can come in a variety of shade or color of blood, etc.. The luxury black hose and white was inspired by his tattoos and is very elegant and feminine.
Bare Essentials is a lipstick that is selling very well at the moment. Many people like the way made with natural ingredients and is free of things like parabens and sulfates and other chemicals. Instead, it contains a wealth of plant extracts, waxes and essential oils. Provides a layer of moisturizer on the lips to make them healthier the more you use it. It is known, of long duration and with it the scent of lavender might be just nice and quiet for most of their stress.These lipsticks will not miss the experience of the lipstick you want to create all along. They give you the perfect combination of quality and luxury with style and fun colors. If you never say in front of a designer lipstick, then you will be surprised how much they might bring to his lips. The purchase of a lipstick Bestseller You know a product that uses very popular and because it is a blast now
Lipstick for Beautiful Lips
The make-up industry is full of lipstick with different properties, color and quality. It can be difficult to know what kind of lipstick to buy and what sounds are very popular. If you are looking for a new lipstick, then sold some products, the search can help you. These lipsticks are the perfect color, excellent quality and great name. The use of lipstick, you feel ultra glamorous and a purchase that you feel dizzy and makes fabulous. If you like shopping and know the excitement that come to buy something can be as small as a piece of make-up. Lipstick is an important part of the face and that is something of a dress to be seen and appreciated when you look in the mirror. The quality of the lipstick may be the hard way, as shown, hydrates the lips and to what extent it is not in things such as cups and teeth.
Nars makes the lipstick that is pure and creamy. The colors are bolder and brighter and let your imagination. Provides vitamin E to know that you lose your lips, and spread. You can find this brand in semi-matte, the lips look full and moist helps in research. Guerlain has a lipstick that is unique and inspiring. It masks the lipstick on a case in Paris, the fashion and looks very promising. They love to leave lipstick comes out of his holster. Inside the powder of ruby, with sunlight and mirrors to interact and create a good sound.
Professional make-up is always a lipstick that of many professionals because, as she and the longevity of it is used. The product may differ in natural-looking and sexy. It is the pearl, a silky, creamy and glossy, transparent, that seems very simple, or kill, has an intense color and fun. Kat Von D was inspired lipstick and created the stars of the reality itself. Is a bright red sign, in fact drives all the time. He can come in a variety of shade or color of blood, etc.. The luxury black hose and white was inspired by his tattoos and is very elegant and feminine.
Bare Essentials is a lipstick that is selling very well at the moment. Many people like the way made with natural ingredients and is free of things like parabens and sulfates and other chemicals. Instead, it contains a wealth of plant extracts, waxes and essential oils. Provides a layer of moisturizer on the lips to make them healthier the more you use it. It is known, of long duration and with it the scent of lavender might be just nice and quiet for most of their stress.These lipsticks will not miss the experience of the lipstick you want to create all along. They give you the perfect combination of quality and luxury with style and fun colors. If you never say in front of a designer lipstick, then you will be surprised how much they might bring to his lips. The purchase of a lipstick Bestseller You know a product that uses very popular and because it is a blast now
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