[NASCL]

Going to be an interesting week.

[Funkhouser]

Crazy Turkish Boss returned yesterday from her Colombian vacation. Haven't seen her yet. But now she's on the sign out schedule for 4 straight weeks. :angry:

[Lefty]

I don't follow Artie Lange very much, if at all. But, (as someone posted toward the end of last night's thread) he was awesome in making Joe Buck crawl within his own skin during that disastrous Joe Buck show thing last night on HBO. There's a grainy link posted in last night's thread, but here's a story from USA today outlining it:

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NEW YORK — It was train wreck TV Monday night as comedian Artie Lange of The Howard Stern Show took over the maiden taping of HBO's new show, Joe Buck Live. Lange unleashed a barrage of obscene and homophobic jokes about Buck and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, while calling singer Jessica Simpson a "fat chick" who resembles the late Saturday Night Live comic Chris Farley.

At the end of the live taping in Manhattan, Buck thanked Lange for putting an end to his show after one episode. Fellow guest Michael Irvin grabbed the microphone and joked: "It's refreshing to see white-on white crime."

The show is sure to draw comparisons to author Buzz Bissinger's tirade against bloggers during a live episode of Costas Now last year.

Buck told USA TODAY he couldn't wait for the Lange segment to end. "I thought that spending time on a treadmill felt long. That was like 8 or 9 minutes that turned into an eternity. You know, it's cable, you can get away with it. It's not my style. But, you do one show and you learn and you move on."

Buck told reporters he thought Lange had an "agenda" when he came on stage to discuss the intersection of sports and celebrity. He was sorry Lange took time away from actors Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis of SNL. But Buck said there was little he could do to control the invited guest without "kicking him off the set" or hitting a "trap door."

[Marty Nopointe]

The US lost yesterday's kickball game because some douchebag from New Jersey scored twice for Italy? Is there any reason he should be allowed back in the country?

[Lefty]

Marty Nopointe, on Jun 16 2009, 06:42 AM, said:

The US lost yesterday's kickball game because some douchebag from New Jersey scored twice for Italy? Is there any reason he should be allowed back in the country?

Two reasons:

1) Persistent apathy toward kickball means no one has any idea, nor cares if they did

2) the 7-11 needs its clerk back for the overnight shift.

[Marty Nopointe]

Lefty, on Jun 16 2009, 06:52 AM, said:

Two reasons:

1) Persistent apathy toward kickball means no one has any idea, nor cares if they did

2) the 7-11 needs its clerk back for the overnight shift.

I don't care about the kickball, someone from Jersey left the country, why would we let them back in

[LJ Sandwich]

[LJ Sandwich]

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DOVER – A Milton man whose toddler witnessed a Strafford County Jail inmate masturbating in a window across the road from Cocheco Valley Humane Society has taken his complaint to the county.

"My 2 1/2-year-old daughter pointed it out to me and said, 'Daddy, what are those boys doing,' " Bellanger said yesterday. "It really, really is upsetting."

The incident has brought attention to a problem humane society officials said they've been dealing with for some time.

Situated on County Farm Road just across from the jail, the animal shelter has long had problems with inmates getting the attention of people passing by their long, narrow windows, which are about 25 yards from the street.

"Our little neighbors have a tendency to do that once in a while," humane society Executive Director Martha Hewitt said of Sunday's incident. "I very rarely look over there because it's not worth it."

Hewitt said inmates have done many inappropriate things, including posting notes in the window asking humane society visitors to adopt them and mooning passers-by. She said she has complained to the jail on numerous occasions, to no avail.

[LJ Sandwich]

Safari Reviews


Looks like the Andelman Brothers ran the Safari on the cheap....Shocker!

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BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF MY LYF!!!!

So I get there at like 2 because I got lost on the way there. Parking was free, Awesome. We pay our 15 bucks, and we're all starving! We spend about 10 min looking for the friggin' food and kicking small children out of the way. We finally find it, eat 3 hot dogs (Kelley's was the best) then sit in a 5 hour ice cream line (okay 15min at the most) then go back to wash down the ice cream with more hot dogs, but they were all gone!!! Def didn't get our 15 buck worth of food.
Not that I didn't think 3 hot dogs and a bowl of ice cream wasn't enough, but I had mentally prepared myself to feel so stuffed with hot dogs that I had indigestion for a week.

LAME.

[Marty Nopointe]

LJ Sandwich, on Jun 16 2009, 08:15 AM, said:

Safari Reviews


Looks like the Andelman Brothers ran the Safari on the cheap....Shocker!

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Stafford Humane Society is the next Phantom Hidden Gem, the kibbles and bits aren't great but the views can't be beat.

[NASCL]

LJ Sandwich, on Jun 16 2009, 07:15 AM, said:

Looks like the Andelman Brothers ran the Safari on the cheap....Shocker!

I'm sure Big Party has been given his orders and will create 15 Yelp accounts, all with glowing reviews of the Safari.

[Marty Nopointe]

Jessica M. of Cambridge

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wish I got here first - Jake M. and Kel F. pretty much cover everything I could say about this magical event.

One memory that stands out is standing by the track and watching a horse break his leg while I was shoving hot dogs in my face. The ambulance came and took the horse quickly to get examined and the jockey was ignored, lying on the track about 20 feet away. Maybe it was the fact that I smoked immediately before entering Suffolk Downs, or the fact that I was doublefisting beers, but it all seemed to be really fitting.

Most of the people that go to this look like they have been permanently stuck in 1985. It is like the social event of the season if you live in Revere.

The chicken pot pie stand is clearly the best

[InThisTown]

I had not followed the Americorps story -not the story Fatty is talking about - but Sac mayor Kevin Johnson is balls deep in it. :huh:

[Funkhouser]

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Rapacious exotic animals (mostly of the white trash genus), stunning vistas, the anxiety of lurking death - the Hot Dog Safari has it all.

I dressed practically and accordingly - khaki cargo shorts, drab olive vest, pith helmet. The Lady Friend chose a thoroughly impractical outfit of all white (it being after Memorial Day) and a big floppy Derby hat. We were both wrong. The proper attire for the Hot Dog Safari would be something billowy, with an elastic wasteband, and the darkest color ratty T-shirt one owns.

[PortlandSoxFan]

Saw 'Pelham 123' last night. Don't bother.

[LJ Sandwich]

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"Most charitable events, you're bored stiff," Andelman said. "This is like a tailgate at a Jimmy Buffett concert."
And like a Buffett concert, there were even scalpers lurking outside.

Scalpers at the Hog Dog Safari? Bullsch!t.

[Frost Class Mark]

PortlandSoxFan, on Jun 16 2009, 08:53 AM, said:

Saw 'Pelham 123' last night. Don't bother.

I wasn't going to. The original is a classic, and as much as I like Denzel Washington this seemed liked an awful idea from the jump.

[InThisTown]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 16 2009, 07:59 AM, said:

I wasn't going to. The original is a classic, and as much as I like Denzel Washington this seemed liked an awful idea from the jump.

I'm sure the Proposal will hold everyone over until the big movies come out next month. :lol:

I saw the Hangover this weekend. Incredibly funny.

[Marty Nopointe]

ok who posted the joke comment on the front page

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Steve says:
June 15, 2009 at 10:16 pmNot surprised that McAdam won by a wide margine. The fact that Miss Benjamin finished second tells you how bad the media covering the Red Sox has slipped in recent years. As an organization, the Red Sox have done a good job in controlling the media, which has become extremely soft (except for the veteran writers like Shaughnessy and Cafardo). Francona is a good guy and very good manager, and Theo has done a great job. So it’s tough to question or second-guess their moves on or off the field.

[PortlandSoxFan]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 16 2009, 08:59 AM, said:

I wasn't going to. The original is a classic, and as much as I like Denzel Washington this seemed liked an awful idea from the jump.

I just watched the original for the first time on Sunday night. Since there was no Sox game last night, I went and caught the late movie of the new one last night. It had potential, and it had some bright spots...but overall, MEH.

[Frost Class Mark]

InThisTown, on Jun 16 2009, 09:02 AM, said:

I saw the Hangover this weekend. Incredibly funny.

It is very funny. Just a step down from Old School, IMO. Zack Galifinakis (spelling?) is hilarious. Heather Graham, while still a dreadful actress, is holding it together nicely.

Had a ticket for tonight's game drop in my lap last night. Sweet.

[NASCL]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 16 2009, 08:05 AM, said:

Had a ticket for tonight's game drop in my lap last night. Sweet.

That ticket was meant for Doza.

[Funkhouser]

[Frost Class Mark]

NASCL, on Jun 16 2009, 09:09 AM, said:

That ticket was meant for Doza.

It was meant for a guy that spent yesterday in the hospital with back issues, so obviously a Fenway seat is out of the question.

Wait, that Bum is pitching tonight? :lol:

[NASCL]

Larry Legend is tracing now? :lol:

[NASCL]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 16 2009, 08:13 AM, said:

Wait, that Bum is pitching tonight? :lol:

Keeps the game moving.

I might head in myself.

[Marty Nopointe]

presumably thats meant to be an exploded cigar, and not a deuce dropped on his face

[Frost Class Mark]

I did think it was a little tacky of Randy Auerbach to say Red could have won a couple more titles, but he wanted Russell to coach. I have read most of the books by Russell and Red, and Red definately wanted to retire before that season started. He let Russell have input on the coach, and finally Russell agreed to coach (which was Red's 1st suggestion).

Anyway, You do have to give Red a lot of credit for this 2 other titles....he built those teams.

[Feejis]

FCM got Simmons' ticket?

Wonder if you'll be sitting next to JBug or the unibrowed mongoloid who made all those horror movies.

[Doza]

I'll be at Saturday's game. Boss handed me a pair of tix the other day.

[InThisTown]

# One more thing: i know it sounds weird, but it's HARDER to write mailbags than columns. I will explain why some time. Just trust me.about 10 hours ago from web

[NASCL]

Doza, on Jun 16 2009, 08:26 AM, said:

I'll be at Saturday's game. Boss handed me a pair of tix the other day.

No spending money?

[Frost Class Mark]

Feejis, on Jun 16 2009, 09:22 AM, said:

FCM got Simmons' ticket?

Wonder if you'll be sitting next to JBug or the unibrowed mongoloid who made all those horror movies.

Noooooo. No holy cross intramural smackdown winners in my crew. Just the guy who introduced me to my wife. He scored the seats from a partner at the law firm he works at. I think it's Section 16.

[Kevin]

NASCL, on Jun 16 2009, 08:31 AM, said:

No spending money?

Is "a little walking-around money" something that's only handed out in movies?

[Doza]

NASCL, on Jun 16 2009, 08:31 AM, said:

No spending money?

My father will be there as well and he refuses to let me buy beers. :lol:

[LarryLegend]

NASCL, on Jun 16 2009, 08:13 AM, said:

Larry Legend is tracing now? :lol:

If that was me, PhilJax would have a dogturd on his head in homage to the pancake paintings done... like this one of Sarah Palin.

[LarryLegend]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 16 2009, 08:18 AM, said:

I did think it was a little tacky of Randy Auerbach to say Red could have won a couple more titles, but he wanted Russell to coach. I have read most of the books by Russell and Red, and Red definately wanted to retire before that season started. He let Russell have input on the coach, and finally Russell agreed to coach (which was Red's 1st suggestion).

Anyway, You do have to give Red a lot of credit for this 2 other titles....he built those teams.

No comment on the Perk to Memphis for the #2 pick? Your silence is deafening on the matter... :D

[NASCL]

I'm not buying this story.

[Frost Class Mark]

LarryLegend, on Jun 16 2009, 09:44 AM, said:

No comment on the Perk to Memphis for the #2 pick? Your silence is deafening on the matter... :D

I have been out of town, so I missed this. What a horrible idea. Take a proven young guy who you know can defend 90% of the big men you play on any given day and is under your control for a reasonable salary for 3 more years for @!&%ing Ricky Rubio? Did that heart attack cut off Danny's Oxygen supply?

[Thats History Pal]

The Answer is: Saito for Hank Blalock

And the Question is: Why didn't this get done? :angry:

[LJ Sandwich]

Three Stooges pose...

[Thats History Pal]

NASCL, on Jun 16 2009, 09:47 AM, said:

I'm not buying this story.

What's Latin for "I'm a @!&%en nutjob!"

[NASCL]

Thats History Pal, on Jun 16 2009, 09:50 AM, said:

The Answer is: Saito for Hank Blalock

And the Question is: Why didn't this get done? :angry:

Hamilton going on the DL, probably.

[Kevin]

NASCL, on Jun 16 2009, 08:47 AM, said:

I'm not buying this story.

It's a little more believable than the story that Pedro Martinez is throwing 94 MPH in the Dominican.

[LarryLegend]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 16 2009, 08:49 AM, said:

I have been out of town, so I missed this. What a horrible idea. Take a proven young guy who you know can defend 90% of the big men you play on any given day and is under your control for a reasonable salary for 3 more years for @!&%ing Ricky Rubio? Did that heart attack cut off Danny's Oxygen supply?

What I said last night is that the only reason they do this is if the PHX rumor came to pass which means a nearly wholesale change in the lineup save KG and Pierce. Bruce commented that he though that was extremely unlikely and I have to agree, but still...

Stoudemire
KG
Pierce
Tyreke Evans or James Harden
Barbosa

or

Stoudemire
KG
Pierce
Barbosa
Rubio

those would be pretty good lineups... if Stoudemire learned to defend. Would he have a choice with KG in his ear?

[NumberFour]

Thats History Pal, on Jun 16 2009, 09:50 AM, said:

The Answer is: Saito for Hank Blalock

And the Question is: Why didn't this get done? :angry:

And the answer is in the third sentence.

[LarryLegend]

LJ Sandwich, on Jun 16 2009, 08:51 AM, said:

Three Stooges pose...

Nice to see the B-52's Fred Schneider out and about.

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

Thats History Pal, on Jun 16 2009, 09:50 AM, said:

The Answer is: Saito for Hank Blalock

And the Question is: Why didn't this get done? :angry:

Did you continue reading the article?

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The talks, however, were tabled after Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton underwent right-abdominal surgery on June 2.

Rangers can't deal Blalock now.

[Frost Class Mark]

LarryLegend, on Jun 16 2009, 09:55 AM, said:

What I said last night is that the only reason they do this is if the PHX rumor came to pass which means a nearly wholesale change in the lineup save KG and Pierce. Bruce commented that he though that was extremely unlikely and I have to agree, but still...

Stoudemire
KG
Pierce
Tyreke Evans or James Harden
Barbosa

or

Stoudemire
KG
Pierce
Barbosa
Rubio

those would be pretty good lineups... if Stoudemire learned to defend. Would he have a choice with KG in his ear?

Can Rubio defend worth a ****? Because what he faced, even in the Olympics, is a much slower offensive set than he will face night in and out. I remain skeptical about Stoudemire, especially on defense. I dunno, these seem like much larger moves than the Celtics actually need.

[Feejis]

Hank Blalock? What year is this?