In 2001, I was the #2 Google search yield for the term “Paulina.” At the moment, yield #2 is Paulina Meat Market, which is a worthy successor, I guess.

In other news, I’m going to take the GRE in about 12 hours. Isn’t that marvelous? I’ll be putting on my game face.

And while we’re on the topic of #2 Google search yields, this is the second image result for “game face”:

Jocul video FIFA 10 de la EA SPORTS s-a lansat oficial în România. Jocul este disponibil în magazinele din Europa în versiunile pentru PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PlayStation2, PSP (PlayStationPortable) şi telefoane mobile.

La evenimentul de lansare a jocului FIFA 10 au participat şi oameni din lumea fotbalului românesc printre care şi directorul sportiv al clubului Dinamo, Ionel Ganea, Cosmin Moţi şi Gabi Tamaş, jucători la Dinamo.

FIFA 10 prezintă primul sistem adevărat de dribbling 360° şi o nouă tehnologie a dribblingului care conferă jucătorilor un control mai precis al mingii şi o capacitate de reacţie fără precedent. FIFA 10 cuprinde un Manager Mode complet revizuit cu mai mult de 50 de îmbunătăţiri majore, o noua arenă pentru antrenamente şi faze fixe ce pot fi modificate.

În plus noul Virtual Pro permite jucătorilor să trăiască visul de a intra în pielea unui fotbalist profesionist prin utilizarea Game Face.

Sursa: realitatea.net

Welll a very good feature for the FIFA lovers……

EA Sports(TM) is always concerned about the features they provide with FIFA series…….

they were not upto the mark with the extra features provided with FIFA 09……

but this FIFA 10 they are totally loaded with brilliant features………..

The Gameplay, Graphics(Stadiums) and the typical FIFA features are excellent….

and the feature about which I am writing the post is…………..

 FIFA Game Face

This is the feature that really makes u the MAN who is playing the Game….It’s a kind of experience that all the gamers want……

Imagine how it will be feeling to you if you see yourself playing with Wayne Rooney and Scoring a Goalll……

I think awesome…..isn’t it???????

thats what EA Sports has provided with NEW GAME FACE BETA………… It will only need an EA account…… register and download

log onto

easports.com

and u will find every information about this…….

Vejam só que grande idéia da EA. Eles criram um local onde você poderá colocar sua foto em FIFA 10, o chamado Game Face BETA. Ele fuciona assim: fazemos o upload das nossas fotos para o site da EA onde as poderemos editar.

Depois de criar a sua imagem em 3D, ela será visualizada no seu perfil da página EASPORTS.com e Football World. O Game Face BETA também poderá ser utilizado como o nosso Virtual Pro em FIFA 10, nas versões PS3 e Xbox 360.

Este será o primeiro jogo da EA SPORTS a utilizar a nova tecnologia Online Game Face. Com certesa teremos muitos outros, como The Sims.

Podem desde já efectuar o seu registo e começar a criar o seu “Eu” virtual. Ae para poder se cadastra precisa primeiro possuir uma conta EA. Eu já me registrei mais terei de aguarda um tmpo para a aprovação, depois vejo direitinho coo fuciona, mais tudo indica que é brilhante.

8-16-2009 141, originally uploaded by tim_elhajj.

As a Brooklyn transplant currently residing in New Jersey,the rapper producer Tempamental links up with The ICU to shoot his new breakout single “Game Face”. The track is a classic summer anthem that may put Temp. firmly in the scene. Look out for this track soon on one of your favorite Xbox 360 / PS3 video games.

http://www.myspace.com/tempamental

What a Saturday it’s been. It was an odd day, filled with the ups and downs that accompany horseplaying. Things didn’t go particularly well for my top selections in the pre-race handicapping, yet it sill seemed totally enjoyable to play along.  Usually I’m a bit “bummed out” if we’re losing, but today didn’t seem to effect me that much.  Most likely this is attributable to the fact that we did manage to get 5 second choices home (with one technically being a top selection by virtue of a scratch), but I digress.  Let’s look back for a moment on the afternoon that was:

Early in the afternoon, Game Face got back to her winning ways by taking her first Grade 1 stakes in the Princess Rooney Handicap.  I had mentioned her as a “possible play against” in the pre-race handicapping, but that was when I was focusing on Marina Ballerina, who ultimately scratched.  That left the class of Game Face to deal with what turned out to be a field of pretenders.  She seemingly won for fun and in doing so ads luster to the very strong contingent of female runners in North America at the moment.  I dubbed last year the “year of the filly” with the impressive performances of Zenyatta, Zarkava, and Goldikova (not to mention the Philadelphia “Phillies” becoming World Champions again for the first time since 1980), but this year could still wind up more impressive for the gals when all is said and done. 

Gio Ponti made it a hat trick of Grade 1 victories for the year by outlasting a fairly deep field of contenders in the Man O’ War at Belmont Park. The son of  Tale of the Cat just keeps on going strong, and with 3 Grade 1 turf wins now joins the discussion with Einstein for top male turf horse in the nation.  It’ll be interesting to see what the future plans are for this fall, as Gio Ponti owns a victory (with a 98 Beyer) over the Pro Ride at Santa Anita.  I’m fairly certain he’ll stick to the grass and point to the Breeders’ Cup Turf, but stranger things have happened.

Heavy 1/9 favorite Benny the Bull was upset in the Smile Sprint Handicap at Calder in the “Summit of Speed” event.  This was one of the races I totally crapped out on, as neither my 2nd or 3rd choice were able to pull the upset.  Instead, longshot Eaton’s Gift stunned everyone by holding off a late run from Benny the Bull in the stretch.  Many (including me) had been anticipating a big run from Benny, but his late punch just didn’t have quite the same “oomph” that we’d seen in previous efforts such as the 2008 True North Handicap on Belmont Stakes day.  To put this in perspective, Eaton’s Gift hadn’t cracked the 82 Beyer level in any of his last 3 efforts, and was running into a perennial 100+ Beyer figure monster in Benny.  None of that mattered in the stretch at Calder.  I guess Benny just can’t catch a break at there, as it was at Calder last year that he was injured and ulimtately sidelined for 11 months.

Last, but certainly not least, Rail Trip was able to upset the highly acclaimed Parading and the filly Life is Sweet to run away with the TVG/Betfair Hollywood Gold Cup.  The son of Jump Start (A.P. Indy) joins the likes of esteemed former champions Seabsicuit, Affirmed, and Cigar as horses who have taken the premier race of the Hollywood Park summer meet.  Who knows for sure if we’ll see another Gold Cup at Hollywood? 

I’ve got to tip my hat here to Superterrifc from Green But Game, who was tweeting  her support of the horse and mentioned that she did the “digital walk of shame” to fire up her betting account with more cash just to bet him.  Nice job, Dana!  No shame in that what-so-ever! Rail Trip sure did look good in the post parade!  Here’s hoping her bank account is now totally “ranch” (it’s an inside joke that she and a few other twitter followers will get…but do expect an occasional and totally gratuitous “ranch” reference in posts going forward).

Getting back to the Gold Cup, I thought Life is Sweet also looked fantastic in the post parade.  It’s nice to see that the filly was running on well for show when seemingly all of the other off-the-pace types and closers were running in place and not really doing much.  My initial thought was that they may have waited a moment too long to ask for Life is Sweet’s run, but I’m not sure it would’ve made a real difference either way considering how smoothly Rail Trip was gliding to the wire.  Still, hats off to the Wygod family for having the courage to race her against the boys.  She proved she could hold her own as the post time favorite, Parading, wound up totally out of the money (and looked rather sweaty and anxious in the post parade).  Little by little you can see that notion that “fillies shouldn’t run against colts” being seriously challenged, and in my mind rightly so. 

In other action throughout the day Just as Well took the Arlington Handicap (G3).  Atomic Rain upset Papa Clem in the Long Branch ($175k), and would appear to be bound for the Haskell next.  Might he run into the super filly Rachel Alexandra if he does?  Only time will tell.  And of course, Giant Oak pulled another “Giant choke” routine as the heavy favorite in the American Derby.

One other race struck me as rather noteworthy today – a race that, as Foolish Pleasure opines, might be somewhat “less heralded” than the above races.  Like an unstoppable rebel force, the procession of winners sired by Medaglia d”Oro continued today with a victory from 2-year-old daughter Dashing Debby in the 34th running of the JJ’s Dream ($100k) at Calder.  We’ve already seen Rachel Alexandra make history with her Preakness victory, which came hot on the heels of fellow Medaglia d’Oro offspring Payton d’Oro winning the Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico.  Add to that Gabby’s Golden Gal, C.S. Silk, Renda, and She’s our Annie.  That’s quite an impressive list for a sire who is only this year experiencing his first 3-year-old crop to go to post.

It would appear to be a two horse race between “Medags” (and yes, before anyone corrects me, I’m aware that the “g” is silent in Medaglia d’Oro) and Birdstone for top sire of the year honors. 

Man, what a surreal couple of days.

Yesterday as I was reveling in the joy of seeing my face in Fight Night Round 4, I heard the news… the King of Pop was dead. Sort of went like this:

“What?!!!”

“It says here Michael Jackson died from cardiac arrest”

‘”No way. What website is that?”

“Perez Hilton”

“Check something more reputable”

Sure enough, it was true. It was all over the tv, the radio, the internet. I was shocked. I quickly sent a text to R & S co-founder and Michael Jackson fan, Cbet, to which he could only reply, “I heard. Fucking brutal”. The out-pouring of respect for Michael Jackson over the past day since the news broke has been incredible. Logging into Facebook for the first time in weeks earlier today, I was greeted by numerous status updates from people of all different ages and backgrounds conveying their grief and disbelief over the loss of a legend.

The fact of the matter is this. Michael Jackson was truely an icon, the likes of which my generation had never seen before him and will probably never see in our lifetimes. Obviously we could appreciate the grandeur of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe, but Michael Jackson was more tangible. If someone were to tell me that they hadn’t ever heard of Michael Jackson, I would no doubt look at them as if they were an alien. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that I’ve probably never met a single person who couldn’t easily conjour up a personal story in some way involving Michael Jackson or his music. I can think of 3 favorites just off the top of my head:

1. When I was about 5-6 years old (1985) I had a replica of the jacket Michael Jackson wears in the Thriller video. I wore that jacket everywhere. I remember dancing around listening to the record. Those were good times.

2. A friend was at a party and there was a dude there who was some kind of Michael Jackson super-fan. He dressed and danced sort of like Michael Jackson, even though this wasn’t a costume party. Part way through the party, the dude reached into his pocket and pulled out a Michael Jackson CD. Without considering anyone else’s interest, he walked over to the stereo and threw the CD on. Everybody was into it for the time being. The problem was, the dude put the CD on 4-5 more times! Anytime someone would put music on, Super-fan would vito it and put Jackson back on. Classic!

3. An inpromptu dance-off that took place between 2 Michael Jacksons one fateful Halloween night in Calgary.

It’s unfortunate that over the past 20 years Michael Jackson has turned into more of a circus act than anything else, but his contributions to music and popular culture can not be overlooked. Music lost one of the greats.

OK, now back to Fight Night Round 4…

This game is excellent. I took the time last night to create my Fight Night photo game face and the results are pretty good.

The side view is pretty accurate, especially the Debi family nose.

This game face feature opens up a whole new world for created players. Any boxer not in the game can be easily created. Created fighters can be uploaded onto the EA servers for other network users to download and apparently there will even be some updates from EA. Here’s hoping someone makes a nice Jack Johnson.

The career mode has been greatly improved also. The training modes are engaging, making it fun to climb the ranks from bum to (hopefully) legend. I’m only 4 fights in to my career but I don’t see myself losing interest in this game the way I have in previous Fight Night games.

What a great time to be a fan of boxing games, with Punch-Out and Fight Night Round 4 being released within a month of each other. No matter what system you rock, there’s a top-notch boxing game available to you.

Even Ronald McDonald could not hold back from dishing out a beatdown as Let's Get Weird smacked around Big Sticks 16-4

New York, NY – Last game was weird, an ESPN.com Sportnation poll revealed that 49 states unanimously agreed that last week’s game was the Weirdest. The only state that didn’t go with the crowd, Florida. Due to super weirdo Tom Cruise’s proclamation that 크레이그 비숍 or Craig Bishop is in fact Scientology leader Xenu, the city of Clearwater voted tirelessly to have Florida vote for the famous Brother Bishop’s Breakdown, where 크레이그 비숍 spiked a live ball on home plate after a questionable call and was later ejected, the true definition of weird to those in Clearwater.

With all the controversy surrounding last weeks debacle, and the league giving a Bud Selig like response to the issue, vague and unhelpful, Let’s Get Weird figured they would never see “David” on the diamond again, oh how wrong they were. About 10 minutes before game time, there was commotion in the ballpark, as if Michael Vick had gotten loose in a dog park full of innocent puppies, and what was the cause? Public enemy #1 in the LGW universe stepped onto the field. Let’s Get Weird had to be prepared for the ultimate weirdness. The solution was clear, make “David” a non-factor and just play solid softball.

With leadoff hitter Jay Levine a late scratch, and 2nd batter, Greg Lazaroff still on the DL, Manager Brad Rosenthal decided to let America’s newest pop star Josh Knapp lead off due to the karma around Knapp’s latest single, How Do You Sleep At Night? which has skyrocketed to the top of the charts. Tensions were high as Knapp walked up to bat in the bottom of the first to his hit single and pointed directly at “David” with his bat causing all the Weird faithful to erupt into a “David Sucks” chant.

Whatever Knapp was trying to accomplish worked, as he lead what we be called an old fashioned beat down to Big Sticks. Every Let’s Get Weird player reached base safely as Let’s Get Weird put up 16 runs off of 20 hits leading to a 16-4 victory mercy rule. Off season acquisition, Jon Ginsburg, rumored to be a switch hitter finally stepped into the batter box on the right side with the bases juiced in the 6th inning. The crowd rose to its feet knowing that history was about to be made as Ginsburg crushed a 1-0 slider deep to left leading to a bases clearing triple, and eventually scoring the game winning run.

Spirits were high and many enthusiastic high fives were given as Let’s Get Weird bounced back with a huge victory and rolls into next weeks battle against Down Goes Frasier still in the playoff picture at 4-3-1. Select tickets are still available to the newly opened, ALF: What A Weird Guy Lounge, section in the upper right field deck. Manger Brad Rosenthal said after the game that outfielder Greg Lazaroff’s rehab has been considered ahead of schedule and should be coming off the 15 day DL to resume his duties in center field next week.

Even the rain did not stop the Weird from occuring at the 2009 Let's Get Weirdfest

New York City – Not everyone can handle the Let’s Get Weirdfest. As a precautionary measure, the New York Times and MAD Magazine both print up special guides and maps to the Weirdfest so that people can safely navigate themselves through the Weirdness. People come from as far as the United Republic of Tanzania to get the rare opportunity to get this Weird. Never has the actual Weirdfest played a role in the outcome of a game. There was suspicion last year, when Double Down pitcher Danny Almonte, was verbally taunting 3rd baseman Jay Levine calling him cute throughout the game from the pitchers mound. It was only a matter of time until Weirdfest spilled over into the game and the result, uber:weirdness.

Manager Brad “Skip” Rosenthal could tell right from the start that this was gonna be a Weird game. After the managers meeting with the umpire, “David”, Rosenthal was confused as to some of the field rules made up by “David”. Immediately, Let’s Get Weird fans and players noticed a couple “weird” action by the umpire. During warmups between innings, recently activated catcher Dave Pratter told other players that he heard “David” repeatedly mumbling, what he thought was a quote by little Jenny from Forrest Gump, “Dear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far far away from here. Dear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far far away from here.”

Let’s Get Weird, being very familiar with Weirdness wasn’t concerned, perhaps he was having a “weird day”. After a series of bad calls for both sides, Let’s Get Weird began to get suspicious of the umpire. In a written letter to the league, the breaking point came at the end of seven innings, which Manager Brad Rosenthal scripted in a letter to YSA League Officials regarding the issue:

“The game was tied after 7 innings. At this time the Ump
told us the game was over and ends in a tie. When both teams argued that
we go into extra innings he said “the league lets you finish it at some
other time”. After cursing at us, one of my players asked nicely if we
could continue and he let us play the 8th inning.”

Rumors began to circulate that the umpire had been seen at Let’s Get Weirdfest earlier in the day and he had taken a trip into the infamous “House of Weird”, which has been linked to triggering dramatic, sometimes disturbing changes in personality. Such people involded in this conspiracy theory, Dennis Rodman, Mel Gibson and former LGW Star/South Korea citizen, 크레이그 비숍 formerly know as Bishop.

Rosenthal’s letter goes on to explain that the weirdness continued:

“Both teams scored one run each in the 8th, so after the 8th ended it was still tied.
At this time the umpire said “ok that’s it” and called the game and walked off the
field leaving both teams standing there wondering why we couldn’t finish.
It was not too dark and was not raining. There was no good reason why the
game could and should not have been continued.”

When the annoucement was posted on the jumbotron, a minor riot errupted, and the crowd began to chant, “Let them Play”. “David”, was quickly escorted out of the field due to the incident, before walking out, outfielder Josh Knapp stopped him dead in his tracks and simply asked “how do you sleep at night?”. “David” did not respond, Knapp was later quoted LGW after party, “he looked lost… like there was nothing there… no soul behind those eyes”.

Let’s Get Weird umm ties?…. but remains in heat of the playoff race at 3-3-1. Let’s Get Weird continues its fight for the playoffs against Big Sticks next Monday, June 22nd, 7pm at the Great Lawn at Central Park. Be sure to arrive early to receive a complimentary Let’s Get Weird slap bracelet & Ronco Showtime Rotisserie Oven™, where you set it and forget it!

Let's Get Weird was in a hard fought battle Tuesday night against the Brew Crew

New York, NY: With all the Weirdness of Let’s Get Weird’s triumphant victory in the home opener, fans were ecstatic to learn that catcher Dave Pratter would be back in the lineup after a successful rehab assignment with minor league affiliate Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The announcement of his return could not come at a better time as LGW was hit with a couple of late scratches which included leading All Star vote getter Jon Neuhaus and slugging percentage leader/urination specialist, Josh Knapp.

It was only a year and a half ago when outfielder Brian Glowatz famously said to reporters prior to the exclusive 2008 invite-only LGW Super Bowl Weirdout, “defense wins championships, all day.. all night”. He was right that day, and defense certainly won this game. After a 14-13 slugfest last week, LGW found itself in a defensive battle and it took a solo shot in extra innings to end this war as LGW fell 3 – 2. To add to the heartbreaking defeat, immediately after the game Let’s Get Weird placed CF Greg Lazaroff on the 15-day disabled list, with a sore hamstring.

Let’s Get Weird continues its homestand next Wednesday, June 17th, with a visit from Raised By Wolves II. Ticket stubs for next week can be used as free admission to the 2009 Let’s Get Weirdfest which is set to go on all day and promises to showcase all the usual attractions including the endangered species petting zoo, magic show by Carrot Top, and rap performance by Joaquin Phoenix.

The Let's Get Weird Dance Team was elated to see a 14-13 victory at the home opener.

New York, NY – There are certain days of the year that the LGW disciples always circle on their calendar; Groundhog Day, Weird Al Yankovic’s Birthday, and the Let’s Get Weird home opener. For those of you who have never experienced a LGW home opener, prepare yourself, it is like no other event. Thanks in large part to the 3rd Annual Pre-Game Day Mascot Dance-Off.

Let’s Get Weird got off to a hot start by putting together a series of base hits and getting a huge 2-out triple from 2nd baseman Jon Ginsburg to jump out to an early 7-0 lead. The Squirrels, who entered the game winless got a jolt mid-week when they were alerted star shortstop John Cena was going to be in the lineup in the 3-spot. Cena, fresh off of a rehab stint in the WWE, was returning from a 50-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs back in October. Cena went 2-4 with a homerun that led the Squirrels back in the game.

Late in the game with LGW needed some insurance even after a towering Josh Knapp homerun in the 5th. In the pre-season Captain Dave Kagan said, “he was going lead a team that was going to challenge opponents to make plays”. It really paid off. Seth Cantor, looked like a gazelle while rounding third and sliding into the hard clay surface after a text book relay from the Squirrels to give LGW its very important 14th run.

With LGW up 14-13 with 2 outs in and runners on 2nd & 3rd, Rosenthal caught a rocketed line drive that would have surely scored two, giving the Squirrels their first lead. After the game, Rosenthal credited his off-season training with NHL Goalie Glenn Healy whom he met through a Brian Glowatz’’s Islander Fans Anonymous function back in 1994.

The visiting Squirrels' Dance Team weren't given the warmest welcome in the infamous "LGW Asylum" in section 13 of the upper deck during the home opener

Let’s Get Weird is now in the middle of the standings at 3-2 as they host the Brew Crew on June 9th, at 7:30pm. The first 15 fans with LGW tattoos will receive complimentary a box set of Saved by the Bell dedicated by outfielder/SBTB historian Greg Lazaroff. (Seriously, he knows Zack Morris got a 1502 on his SAT’s).

So how do I stop? How do I take off my “game face”? Everybody does it! Everybody pretends to be somebody they’re not. They just do it for different reasons. Salespeople put on a show to close the deal, the self-employed pretend business is good to entice the prospective client, and employees act more industrious than they are—so they’re not the ones to get the layoff notice. Even singles and neighbors put up façades for each other (all smiles with their perfect lives, all their ducks in order).

What makes my pretense affect me negatively compared to the next person? Have I pretended longer…or with more intensity? Well, I did start an early age; initially, due to poker night. Some of my earliest memories are of my mother and stepfather teaching me how to play poker and memorize the cards. I remember 8758 Bay Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, back when I was five. My mother held my infant brother in her lap, during the heat of the summer. I wasn’t allowed to play outside; instead, they taught me how to play cards with them. I had to guess what hand they held while maintaining a straight face, even if I was losing it all. If they didn’t believe me then my life became a living hell.

I caught on quickly and played against drunks everywhere from basement bars in Manhattan to apartments in Brooklyn and Queens, all the way to Midwestern roadside restaurants and the hoods of old cars, out on the Indian reservations. There was always some alcoholic more than willing to take on a stupid kid—with her parents cash fanned out in her hand. My mom and stepdad taught to me how to smile, flirt, and remain stone-faced when necessary.

I learned that the instructional behaviors saved me in other facets of my life, as well. For example, my stepfather was blind-sided when I ran away from home, eventually. He didn’t think that I had it in me to turn on him—his cruelty—and attempt to save myself. He thought I was weak, which I was; I just put on a game face long enough to get out of danger. Ironically, he taught me how to garner the strength and pretense to take him down. I heard about the look on his face when he was arrested; not to mention the looks on his face when he was convicted both times!

So how does this play into my social anxiety? Well, I mastered the art of hiding—fears, joys, and pain. I learned to shield myself so I don’t get hurt. I’ve learned to pretend. The problem is: after pretending for so very long to be somebody else that I’ve forgotten who I really am. Now, it seems like all I am is a ball of nerves with the same game face that I’ve used ever since the beginning of poker nights, back in 1974. That’s a long time to pretend that you’re someone you’re not.

Let's Get Weird has to be proud of themselves by beating first place Redemption with only 9 players

New York City: Amid all the rumors Brad Rosenthal looked good, real good. There had been speculation all week that during LGW’s recent hiatus that Manager/Pitcher Brad Rosenthal had been auditioning for various roles in Major League IV: Are We Back In The Majors Yet? which is not set to bring back the original cast.

After not playing anything but charity softball games to benefit PETP (People for the Ethical Treatment of Pemstein) since April 30, Let’s Get Weird triumphed to a 13-7 victory with a display that would have awarded them the scratch and sniff star stickers from their first grade teachers. With only 9 men on the active roster against undefeated Redemption, LGW played what Dave Saslowsky, ranked 3rd in all time franchise game appearances (39) called, “one of our most completely played games.”

As always, things got weird. Immediately after the managers meeting, Rosenthal walked to his bag and put on a new set of glasses that featured a skull and cross bones. On his way to the mound Rosenthal was yelling to his infield that he had “been working on some new stuff” and to watch out for the eliminator? He then turned toward home and pointed at catcher Saslowsky and said “Oh yea Sas, if you feel like dancing with the devil, throw down the shocker sign and youll get the humilator bro.”

Rosenthal ended the night with an unfamiliar pitch to tie his career high of 2 strikeouts. During his post game managerial press conference Rosenthal sported a leather vest, tie, and spiky hair. When asked how he felt about the game, Rosenthal responded that, he “felt like a banker” and later stormed off the stage after challenging a reporter from SI.com when asked what that last pitch was about. “I got a new one I’ll show ya…you get a piece of it, I’ll let you name it.

Rosenthal was seen leaving the field on a Harley blasting Wild Thing from a Lasonic TRC-975 that was tied to the back of the bike. A team source would not confirm nor deny if Rosenthal had been wearing his 1993 Nock-A-Mixon Camp Penal League jersey around the clubhouse during warmups.

Let’s Get Weird goes to end their five road trip with a three game winning streak next week against the uptown hippies from NYC Smoke 2. The limited edition 2009 Day Camp 4 Game Package lottery begins at noon this coming Wednesday and ends the same day at 11:59pm.

Hurley's Captain Rik Smits declined to comment on the reasoning behind his teams forfeit to Let's Get Weird

New York City: Let’s Get Weird picked up their first victory of the season over Hurley’s Wednesday night by forfeit. At the postgame press conference at Ship of Fools, the team showed little emotion about their first victory. Outfielder Ross Krentzman expressed that he feels a little torn with the result, “Look I am happy we got the W… no doubt… but I mean you get into this gameday mentality…. you know about my pre-game preparation… it’s truly devastating when you don’t get an opportunity to take the diamond.” Krentzman referring to his gameday tradition which includes a viewing of 4 episodes of GUTS, strict lunchables diet, and a pregame playlist that includes a trifecta of salt ‘n pepa classics Shoop, Push It, & Whatta Man. (Complete playlist is available on iTunes for $9.95) Before leaving to join the team at their table for a complementary “lemonade” shot courtesy of the Ship, Krentzman added “it’s no secret all 10 guys wanted to Get Weird today.”

The victory brings Let’s Get Weird to 1-1 for the 2009 season. They continue their long strange trip on the road for the 4th consecutive game @ Redemption next Wednesday, May 13th.

Im not sure if anything we see on Saturday could possibly top what we saw on Friday, with Rachel Alexandra’s dominating performance in the Kentucky Oaks, but It’s time to pick a winner for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby.  By 6:30 tomorrow night, the world will have it’s newly crowned Derby champion.  A field of 20 has gathered for the time honored run for the roses, and the greatest 2 minute spectacle in all of sports.  Who will enter racing history as the next champion?

The field for the 135th Kentucky Derby (Grade 1):

• #1  West Side Bernie (S. Elliott/ K. Breen) 30/1
• #2 Musket Man (E. Coa/ D. Ryan) 20/1
• #3 Mr. Hot Stuff (J. Velaquez Jr./ E.  Harty) 30/1
• #4 Advice (R. Douglas/ T. Pletcher) 30/1
• #5 Hold Me Back (K. Desormeaux/ W. Mott) 15/1
• #6 Friesan Fire (G. Saez/ J. Jones) 5/1
• #7 Papa Clem (R. Bejarano/ G. Stute) 20/1
• #8 Mine That Bird (C. Borel/ B. Woolley) 50/1
• #9  Join in the Dance (C. Decarlo/ T. Pletcher) 50/1
• #10  Regal Ransom (A. Garcia/ S. bin Suroor) 30/1
• #11  Chocolate Candy (M. Smith/ J. Hollendorfer) 20/1
• #12  General Quarters (J. Leparoux/ T. McCarthy) 20/1
• #13  I Want Revenge (J. Talamo/ J. Mullins) 3/1*
• #14  Atomic Rain (J. Bravo/ K. Breen) 50/1
• #15  Dunkirk (E. Prado/ T. Pletcher) 4/1
• #16  Pioneer of the Nile (G. Gomez/ B. Baffert) 4/1
• #17  Summer Bird (C. Rosier/T. Ice) 50/1
• #18  Nowhere to Hide (S. Bridgmohan/ N. Zito) 50/1
• #19  Desert Party (R. Dominguez/ S. bin Suroor) 15/1
• #20  Flying Private (R. Albarado Jr./ D. W. Lukas) 50/1

Free Brisnet Past Performances

All of the recent buzz seems to be surrounding Friesan Fire, Dunkirk, and Pioneer of the Nile, leaving the morning line favorite, I Want Revenge, as something of a forgotten man.   I haven’t forgotten him.  His performance in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 4 is simply too impressive to overlook.  With the exception of possibly Quality Road’s performance in the Florida Derby, that has to rank as the most impressive prep race we saw from a 3-year-old colt this season.  Further, I feel he’s positioned perfectly in the 13 hole to secure a good trip…although it’s not like he needs a perfect trip, as evidenced by that performance in the Wood.  It’s time to make it official, I’m anointing I Want Revenge as the pick.   Here’s hoping the recent whirlwind of excitement surrounding some of his main competitors gives me a better price than his current 3/1 listing.

If our “10 burning questions” poll  from the beginning of Derby week is any indication,  the Larry Jones trainee Friesan Fire will take quite a bit of play at the windows following his dynamic performance in the Louisiana Derby (Note: we had 110 responses to the “who will win the 2009 Kentucky Derby?” question, with Friesan Fire receiving 30 votes.  I Want Revenge trailed with 22 votes,  Pioneer of the Nile (15), and Dunkirk (13)  The long layoff since then is the obvious concern folks will have to deal with.  He’s trained exceptionally well leading up to this, enough so that I’m making him my second choice overall.  It would be fantastic to see Larry Jones go out on top with a Derby winner in his final try, and I think Friesan Fire will give him a chance to write that storybook ending.  

As for Pioneer of the Nile, I think he could be any kind of horse.  I know he’ll be involved, and he’ll likely be right there at the finish.  Breaking from the outside he should be able to move tactically to save as much ground as he can entering the first turn, and then when Gomez asks him for his run I’m expecting him to respond in a big way.   I’m not making him the official pick, and I’ve recently stated publicly (on Facebook and Twitter) that I’m “tossing him”, but I’ll certainly cover his number in the Pick 4/Pick 6 plays.  I guess that means I haven’t fully tossed him.  Oh well.  Nobody’s perfect.

Dunkirk is a runner I could go either way with.  Back in February he probably would’ve been my top pick hands down, and while I still like him, I have these other runners rated just a tad higher.   Ultimately I’m left thinking that if Curlin couldn’t do what he’s attempting, then it’s probably going to be a bit much for Dunkirk as well.   He’s another number that you leave off the exotic wagers at your own peril, but I simply didn’t have enough to warrant making him a top choice.  I love the way he runs, but I’d prefer a bit more muscle in his chest area and overall in his body before predicting brilliance on the Triple Crown stage.   That being said, a repeat of his effort in the Florida Derby definitely has him right there at the wire. 

As for the rest of the field, I think Papa Clem can make some noise from the 7 hole, and I’m not ready to count out the Dubai invaders in Regal Ransom (30/1), and Desert Party (15/1).   Likewise, Hold Me Back has been rumored to have made a strong impression on everyone watching the workouts at Churchill this week, and as such he deserves consideration to hit the board as well. 

The last horse I’ll consider using to round out my plays is Chocolate Candy.  There’s just something about this runner that intrigues me.  I would be more intrigued had he got to Pioneer of the Nile in the Santa Anita Derby, and I’m a bit more concerned with his ability to handle the synthetic to dirt transition than I am with Pioneer of the Nile, but so far that move has been golden for I Want Revenge and Papa Clem. 

$1 Kentucky Derby Trifecta:  

 13  / 6, 7, 15, 16 /  5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19  = $28

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As for the undercard races, I like Kodiak Kowboy in the G2 Churchill Downs (race 6).   In the G3 Eight Belles (race 7)  I’ll play the heart pick and go with Larry Jones’ Just Jenda.  Always a sucker for the Lemon Drops, I’ll play Lemon Chiffon in the G2 Churchill Distaff (race 8), although Visit and Ballymore Lady also look intriguing.  In the Humana Distaff I’ll spread a bit and cover Informed Decision, Game Face, the speedy Secret Gypsy, and longshot Roayale Michelle.  Finally in the in the G1 Turf Classic (race 10)  I like Einstein, Court Vision, and Cowboy Cal.

The $.50 Pick 4 ticket I’m considering playing would look like this:

1,2,7  /  3,5,7,9  / 4,6,8  / 6, 13, 15, 16  = $72

A bit larger plays than I’m usually accustomed to, but it’s Derby day, and you only live once.  Might as well take a shot if you ask me.

Best of luck to everyone, and here’s hoping all horses and riders return safely.

LGW fans were heartbroken with the decision to call the season opener

New York City – Earth Day? Who fucking cares? Not the Let’s Get Weird fans. Opening day was the only thing on their minds for April 22, 2009. Unfortunately, LGW supporters will have to wait another day to see their favorite superstars take the field for the first time in the 2009 regular season.

Paris Hilton, party girl and long time rumored fling of 1st baseman Seth Cantor, showed up 5 hours before first pitch just so she could get a full serving of Let’s Get Weird during their only road appearance @ Rusa. Reporters caught up with Ms. Hilton just before she entered the stadium to ask her a few questions. TMZ approached Ms. Hilton with the controversial Lazaroff calendar and asked her thoughts on the picture for the month of March, which features Lazaroff in a youth small green Vin Baker Celtics jersey with white booty shorts; Hilton’s response, “That’s HOT”. Paris entertained one more question to describe her rumored “relationship” with Cantor before heading towards Legends club, she smirked and blurted out “fierce” then continued on with a little hop in her step and a smile on her face.

Hilton’s smile did not last very long as the league cancelled the game shortly after 4pm. Hilton was seen leaving the game in tears (pictured above). League officials spent the better half of the afternoon debating whether to cancel the highly anticipated Let’s Get Weird opener @ Rusa. A major concern of the league was to figure out a way to control the pandaemonium that would ensue from infuriated LGW faithfuls who took the day off just to see their idols play the game they have almost perfected. Ultimately the decision was made to cancel the game for the safety of the Let’s Get Weird players who would be playing on a field that would featured lackluster conditions. No makeup date has been announced so Hilton will have to wait until YSA officials reschedule it in order for her to see her favorite player in action.

LGW takes a second shot at its season opener on the road next Thursday April 30th, 9pm at the famed Harlem River #2 field against Fratelli. As an added bonus, LGW officials announced that the first 3 LGW fans sporting a mustache will be given a complimentary 2009 Let’s Get Weird magnetic schedule. A limited number of obstructed view tickets are still available.

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This week I rested more than I should have.  I only ran once this week and only 3 miles at that.  It has been a crazy, busy week with relatives visiting from out of town and my allergies sucking the energy out of me.  I’ve convinced myself that my body needs the rest, so hopefully my body will cooperate on Sunday.

However, it looks like the weather won’t be so cooperative.  There is a 70% chance of thunderstorms with winds at 20 mph.  Have I mentioned I hate rain and running in the wind? 

Yesterday afternoon, I picked up my bib number and strolled through the Gasparilla Expo Hall to search for Cliff Shots to carry me through the race tomorrow.  I also seized the opportunity to pass out business cards and I networked with some really great people.  A number of very generous vendors offered their merchandise for some fabulous future giveaways, so stay tuned for that.  

While at expo, I chatted with Gayle Guyardo and Bill Ratliff of News Channel 8.  I was sure to give them my card as well to plug my blog.  I am shameless!  

It has been a really tough week, but yesterday a glimmer of hope caught my attention at the expo.  I like to believe God sent me a message in the form of a shiny object. 

Whatever it takes to help me mentally prepare for the race, right?  I am looking forward to reading more inspirational words on the backs of other runners’ shirt tomorrow.  It’s hard to believe that the moment I have been training for over a year is almost here, but like the quote by John Bingham which I read on one shirt yesterday, “The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.”

At the moment, I am downloading tunes to keep me moving for at least 5 hours.  Hopefully, the Cliff Shots combined with songs on my iPod with a good beat and easy to dance to will carry me through to the finish line.  Your song suggestions and last minute advice is greatly appreciated!

NYC SMOKE may not look like a conventional softball team, but they certainly play like a cohesive unit as they beat LGW 9-3

New York City: With all the news swirling around the media about Let’s Get Weird and Major League IV, all fans were given a treat during ESPN:Ocho’s Monday Night Softball as long time famed LGW supporter Bob Uecker and former outfielder Jay Campbell sat in as guest radio commentators for the matchup.

Unfortunately for them and the rest of the Weird faithful, LGW was beat at the hands of the hippies of NYC Smoke. Coming straight from a political march against “The mowing of grass… it has feelings too” in mid-town Manhattan, NYC Smoke put Let’s Get Weird in their pipes and smoked them 9 – 3. The only highlight of the game was when Uecker dropped one of his classic one liners from Major League at the beginning in the 6th after a half bottle of Jack Daniels… whether he meant to say it or not, is still up for debate:

As a Super Soaker 150 radio ad faded back to the game on ESPN….

Bob Uecker: Hello, Weird fans, welcome back to Major League Softball… sort of. The attendance today is 6. Most of them left after that 7 run inning NYC SMOKE put up…… take over Campbell, I’m in the bag.

As the Josh Knapp catches a routine fly ball…

Jay Campbell: Fly ball… Caught!

It was a dynamite drop-in by Campbell who left the Let’s Get Weird franchise for broadcast school and clearly, its really paid off. Though there have been reports and speculation that Jay Campbell was seen leaving the game with the hippies from NYC SMOKE in their VW bus en route to the Phish tour. Let’s Get Weird officials as well as Campbell’s publicist would not return our calls regarding the issue.

Let’s Get Weird drops to 2 – 2 and heads home for the first time this season against the Squirrels on June 1st. Tickets for the home opener are SOLD OUT, but be sure to tune into WFAN660 & WEEI850 all week for select ticket packages donated by Let’s Get Weird 1st baseman Seth Cantor & shortstop David Kagan. Arrive early to see 7′7 Romanian and long time weirdo, George Muresan, throw out the celebratory first pitch.

Michael Jordan might want to consider betting that Ahmad Rashad won't be back in the LGW Superfan Section ever again

New York City – LGW was dealt its first loss of 2009 as they were defeated 10 – 8 on the road at Fratelli. After sharp outings in spring training, Let’s Get Weird looked a little rusty, possibly due to a the week off because of inclement weather. Media coverage was heavy to see this marquee matchup between Fratelli and Let’s Get Weird dubbed the league powerhouse vs. the 2009 feel good story.

Let’s Get Weird rallied late but came up short due to some solid plays made by the Fratelli outfield. Mid week acquisition John Neuhaus, straight from the Fort Lee Penal League, made his presence felt immediately with a solid 3 for 3 outing and also put on an old school sandlot baserunning clinic that kept a LGW rally going late in the game.

There was exchange that really fired up Let’s Get Weird in the locker room after the game. Reporter Ahmad Rashad asked catcher Dave Saslowsky if he thought the time off had anything to do with LGW’s performance? Saslowsky responded, “are you serious right now Inside Stuff?… layoffs? you talking bout layoffs? get out my face,” Saslowsky then took 10 steps away from reporters and darted back toward Rashad. Face to face, Saslowsky reached into Rashad’s front pocket and removed the fan giveaway for the night, a Let’s Get Weird 2009 magnetic schedule. Taking the schedule and walking off in disgust, Saslowsky stated, “you dont deserve this”. As Saslowsky made his way to the gym for a post game workout, LGW members began a slow clap and it seemed to rally the team who had been taking the loss very hard.

Let’s Get Weird heads to their 3rd consecutive road game next Wednesday @Hurley’s on the Great Lawn in Central Park. Group ticket packages are still available at the right field box office.