Day: March 11, 2012

Oakland News: Wild Nightlife Scene, Gang-Rape Of Alley Patron?

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That has to be the most shocking title you’ve ever seen me post. Come to think of it, it’s shocking even if you’ve read my blog for the first time. Let me get to the second part of it first: the gang-rape mention. I was told this by someone who regularly attends The Alley on … Read more

Manny Ramirez Returns: Oakland A’s Resurrect Slugger

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Ok, I’ve not been this excited for the Oakland A’s since the bash-brothers days of Mark MaGuire and Jose Canseco. Former LA Dodger Manny Ramirez, who retired instead of facing a 100-game suspension for alleged drug use, came out of retirement to join the Oakland Athletics, and help bring The World Series to Oakland. The … Read more

NCAA Selection Sunday: Colorado, Cal, And Washington Repping Pac-12?

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After being snubbed in 2011, the University of Colorado has scored its first NCAA Tournament Bid and in its first year of the Pac-12, and not Pac-10, conference. Colorado beat Arizona 53-51 in Los Angeles last night, which gave them the Pac-12. The question for Cal Basketball fans is where do we go from here? … Read more

Dancing with the Stars 2012 Cast: No Hope Solo But Martina Navratilova

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Ok, this blogger’s still smarting (a bit) from the way US Soccer Star Hope Solo’s treatment on Dancing with the Stars 2011, Season 13 exposed the rampant favoritism of the show, but it’s still a part of American Pop Culture, so here we go again, with a new cast. This time it’s Martina Navratilova taking … Read more

Daylight Savings Time: Spring Forward

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Ok, if you have a digital clock set for this daylight savings time day, and set your alarm clock, chances are you’re pissed off. The time clock was moved one full hour forward this morning, robbing you of that extra sleep time your body got used to. Wake up. Now if you’re keeping score, Daylight … Read more

Zynga Called, Once Again, A Sweatshop; Many Expected To Jump After Cash-In Date

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What’s fun about the Game Developer Conference (GDC), just held in San Francisco and ending on Friday of last week, is the number of talented and experienced folks you meet at parties, via friends, or just hanging out in the lobby of the W Hotel, the unofficial hub of GDC social activity. I managed to … Read more

Peyton Manning Released From The Colts: Cardinals, Broncos, Raiders Next?

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That Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay actually pulled the trigger and released legendary NFL QB Peyton Manning is still unbelievable to this blogger. The best move would have been to retain Manning and place him as the offensive coordinator or assistant OC for the organization. What Manning developed as a passing approach should be studied, … Read more