Opening Day Thoughts in Baltimore

by | Apr 9, 2007 | Sports | 4 comments

I’m a fair weather baseball supporter. When the Tigers are doing well, I keep up. When they aren’t doing well? Not so much. I’m getting a chance to go to Camden Yards tomorrow. And because I’m not really going to see the game (a colleague of mine wants me to meet the...

Wanna Know Where Malt Liquor Comes From?

by | Apr 3, 2007 | Culture, Hip-hop | 6 comments

I’m coding lyrics for my book project, and I get to “1 million Body Bags” by Public Enemy. About the dangers of Malt Liquor–this track is released around the time St. Ides makes it rounds (with claims of increased virility after consumption). There’s a line in the...

And now for something unrelated (aka "Get Up")

by | Apr 1, 2007 | Sports | 5 comments

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/tuDfRzY2Vqw” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] I’m not sure whether this sister will be gracing the WNBA anytime soon, but it appears that the one major gap to getting male fans in the seat–the lack of high...

Kobe Bryant's scoring jag

by | Mar 28, 2007 | Sports | 5 comments

Kobe’s been on a tear over the past week, prompting at least one to proclaim that he’s better than No. 23. Now whether folks think this position is right or wrong, is really immaterial. At this point in the game no one is better at what Kobe does. And off the top of...

North Carolina vs Georgetown redux

by | Mar 25, 2007 | Sports | 6 comments

I’m watching the second half of the NC/Georgetown game. I am watching this game because I remember watching the first match in 82. I don’t remember who I was pulling for, but I do remember the pass. I’ve got to be one of the only folks who appreciate pro ball more...