Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Drops Some Details,Big Screen CAPTAIN AMERICA Director and Does the world need a Superman (movie)?
Today's big news was of course the announcement that Warner Bros is in fact going ahead with yet another Superman reboot. That's not terribly surprising, as various litigation involving the heirs of Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel has made it of paramount importance that Warner Bros gets a new Superman film off the ground by 2011. But what is genuinely shocking is that Chris Nolan has been brought on to apparently 'oversee' the film. He's not (as of yet) directing it,
And the equally good news is that the Chris and John Nolan and David Goyer seem to be off and running with a third Batman picture, one that will be made on their schedule and at their discretion. But really, is Warner that stupid to presume that the work Nolan did on Batman makes him appropriate for Superman? Does anyone think that Superman Returns disappointed (in relation to expectations and its $270 million-budget) because it wasn't dark and gritty enough? Superman Returns underwhelmed because it was a confused film, unsure whether to be its own thing or a direct sequel to the Richard Donner Superman (and arguably, the Richard Donner cut of Superman II).
While doing the press rounds for his newest film "The Wolfman," which opens in theaters this Friday, director Joe Johnston obviously knew he was going to be bombarded with questions regarding his next film.
A guy with Johnston's impressive resume, which includes directing "Jurassic Park III" and "Jumanji" and doing visual effects work on the original "cc trilogy and "Raiders of the Lost Ark," knows you don't sign on to helm a movie like "Captain America" without the expectation of being asked about it at every possible opportunity. It's a pretty safe bet the nuggets of information released during his batch of interviews were carefully screened and selected tidbits meant to whet the appetite of anxious fanboys. An amuse-bouche, if you will
You couldn't do a modern-day Captain America," Johnston said, "and then go back and tell the World War II origin story."
The film will be bookended with scenes set in the present day that presumably will set the stage for "The Avengers" movie.
"That's the way this story ends. [Cap] is...at the end of this film, he's been brought back and been unfrozen, revived and he is definitely a fish out of water. He's a 1942 guy in 2012...it's going to be a lot of fun."
Superman Theme Song vidieo
A Superman , Parody, sung to the tune of the One and Only Superman Theme Song, quite possibly the greatest theme song ever composed.
And the equally good news is that the Chris and John Nolan and David Goyer seem to be off and running with a third Batman picture, one that will be made on their schedule and at their discretion. But really, is Warner that stupid to presume that the work Nolan did on Batman makes him appropriate for Superman? Does anyone think that Superman Returns disappointed (in relation to expectations and its $270 million-budget) because it wasn't dark and gritty enough? Superman Returns underwhelmed because it was a confused film, unsure whether to be its own thing or a direct sequel to the Richard Donner Superman (and arguably, the Richard Donner cut of Superman II).
While doing the press rounds for his newest film "The Wolfman," which opens in theaters this Friday, director Joe Johnston obviously knew he was going to be bombarded with questions regarding his next film.A guy with Johnston's impressive resume, which includes directing "Jurassic Park III" and "Jumanji" and doing visual effects work on the original "cc trilogy and "Raiders of the Lost Ark," knows you don't sign on to helm a movie like "Captain America" without the expectation of being asked about it at every possible opportunity. It's a pretty safe bet the nuggets of information released during his batch of interviews were carefully screened and selected tidbits meant to whet the appetite of anxious fanboys. An amuse-bouche, if you will
You couldn't do a modern-day Captain America," Johnston said, "and then go back and tell the World War II origin story."The film will be bookended with scenes set in the present day that presumably will set the stage for "The Avengers" movie.
"That's the way this story ends. [Cap] is...at the end of this film, he's been brought back and been unfrozen, revived and he is definitely a fish out of water. He's a 1942 guy in 2012...it's going to be a lot of fun."
Superman Theme Song vidieo
A Superman , Parody, sung to the tune of the One and Only Superman Theme Song, quite possibly the greatest theme song ever composed.
Monday, 8 February 2010
The Onside Kick, Tracy Porter’s Haircut, and the Saints Cheerleaders:Super Bowl Musings and Tracy Porter’s Hair Cut PHOTOS!
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Left to right: Pick-six hero Tracy Porter shaved the Dome onto the back of his head, Drew Brees kisses his wife, Saints cheerleaders are giddy, and Drew Brees hoists his kid into the confetti-strewn air.
Sean Payton coached a brilliant game. He said he came up with the idea for the onside kick at halftime. Wonder if this is something he’d been planning for two weeks. A reach? Perhaps. Hear us out:
Left to right: Pick-six hero Tracy Porter shaved the Dome onto the back of his head, Drew Brees kisses his wife, Saints cheerleaders are giddy, and Drew Brees hoists his kid into the confetti-strewn air.
Sean Payton coached a brilliant game. He said he came up with the idea for the onside kick at halftime. Wonder if this is something he’d been planning for two weeks. A reach? Perhaps. Hear us out:
1) Payton took the ball first. The Ravens and Jets, which have better defenses, gave Indy the ball first. If you come into the game thinking you might drop an onside kick to open the 2nd half, you obviously take the ball first.
PHOTOS! Here again are pictures oft Tracy Porter’s Super Bowl hair cut. Saints’ Tracy Porter Super Bowl hair was covered on LALATE in the 2nd quarter Sunday. The Lombardi Trophy hair cut followed up a Pacman cut (above) just weeks before. By the 2nd half, Porter delivered one of the best plays ofSuper Bowl 2010.
In the end, Porter’s hair predicted it right.
Tracy Porter’s Hair Cut Photos
New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Tracy Porter touch down super bowl 2010 vidieo now show
New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Tracy Porter touch down super bowl 2010
PHOTOS! Here again are pictures oft Tracy Porter’s Super Bowl hair cut. Saints’ Tracy Porter Super Bowl hair was covered on LALATE in the 2nd quarter Sunday. The Lombardi Trophy hair cut followed up a Pacman cut (above) just weeks before. By the 2nd half, Porter delivered one of the best plays ofSuper Bowl 2010.In the end, Porter’s hair predicted it right.
Tracy Porter’s Hair Cut Photos
New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Tracy Porter touch down super bowl 2010 vidieo now show
New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Tracy Porter touch down super bowl 2010
Sunday, 7 February 2010
large in spotlight Tim Tebow’s ego grows and What was your favorite commercial?
Former Florida Gator Tim Tebow is fast, powerful and makes a great deal of noise — and he has had his fair share of publicity. Whether he is crying on national television or nuzzling coach Urban Meyer, the nation is fascinated by him.
However, many of us have had enough of the controversy over Tim Tebow’s much-anticipated Super Bowl ad Sunday night and his unending off-field commentary.
Did your favorite win?
No, silly, not the New Orleans Saints (who did win) nor the Indianapolis Colts (who did not). We're talking about the important stuff for this morning's coffee-break gabfest. Who produced the best commercial for Super Bowl XLIV?
Was it one of the annual powers such as Budweiser, Doritos or GoDaddy.com? Or did an underdog sneak to the top, such as 2009's "Crazy Pets" spot for Pedigree Food For Dogs -- its first attempt at cashing in on Super Bowl fame.
The most pregame hype went to Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam, for their 32-second statement on abortion. The controversy was that the (actually quite subtle and, truthfully, a little cheap-looking) message was against abortion, as Pam Tebow had been advised by some physicians to have an abortion to protect her health. She (and all Florida Gators) were glad she chose to give birth. Tim Tebow made it clear that he was happy, too.
The best of Tim Tebow: 2007 season highlights of UF quarterback Tim Tebow. (Video by Tricia Coyne/The Gainesville Sun)
Did your favorite win?No, silly, not the New Orleans Saints (who did win) nor the Indianapolis Colts (who did not). We're talking about the important stuff for this morning's coffee-break gabfest. Who produced the best commercial for Super Bowl XLIV?
Was it one of the annual powers such as Budweiser, Doritos or GoDaddy.com? Or did an underdog sneak to the top, such as 2009's "Crazy Pets" spot for Pedigree Food For Dogs -- its first attempt at cashing in on Super Bowl fame.
The most pregame hype went to Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam, for their 32-second statement on abortion. The controversy was that the (actually quite subtle and, truthfully, a little cheap-looking) message was against abortion, as Pam Tebow had been advised by some physicians to have an abortion to protect her health. She (and all Florida Gators) were glad she chose to give birth. Tim Tebow made it clear that he was happy, too.The best of Tim Tebow: season highlights vidieo is now watch
The best of Tim Tebow: 2007 season highlights of UF quarterback Tim Tebow. (Video by Tricia Coyne/The Gainesville Sun)
Saturday, 6 February 2010
UFC 109 Live Stream and Continuous Updates and Colo. Trial Lawyers, Docs May End Up Agreeing On Transparency Bill
By Allie Winter, LAW WEEK COLORADO
Could it be that doctors and trial lawyers agree on something?
This week, Sen. Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, introduced a bill with proposed changes to the Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act. Currently, the act, implemented in 2007, requires physicians licensed in Colorado to report information pertaining to their practice history.
UFC 109 live stream and continuous updates are important to UFC fans. UFC 109 features Couture vs. Coleman as the main event. The live streaming is very important, and if you haven’t had time to find where you will watch the fight you still have time.
One way to watch UFC 109 live is through Pay-per-View. This, of course, is expensive. That is why many people are searching for the UFC 109 live stream right on the internet
While the CTLA have not yet taken official position, Brown said the organization supports anything that allows consumers the ability to find out as much information about their doctors as possible. The Colorado Medical Society supports the legislation, spokeswoman Edie Sonn said.
Could it be that doctors and trial lawyers agree on something?
This week, Sen. Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, introduced a bill with proposed changes to the Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act. Currently, the act, implemented in 2007, requires physicians licensed in Colorado to report information pertaining to their practice history.
UFC 109 live stream and continuous updates are important to UFC fans. UFC 109 features Couture vs. Coleman as the main event. The live streaming is very important, and if you haven’t had time to find where you will watch the fight you still have time.
One way to watch UFC 109 live is through Pay-per-View. This, of course, is expensive. That is why many people are searching for the UFC 109 live stream right on the internet
While the CTLA have not yet taken official position, Brown said the organization supports anything that allows consumers the ability to find out as much information about their doctors as possible. The Colorado Medical Society supports the legislation, spokeswoman Edie Sonn said.
In recent years, the two groups have come out on opposite sides of legislation that would raise certain caps on verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases.
Fox Fight Game, Round 2: Panel looks at Coleman vs. Couture and Serra vs. Trigg at UFC 109
UFC 109 Preview watch vidieo
Fox Fight Game, Round 2: Panel looks at Coleman vs. Couture and Serra vs. Trigg at UFC 109
Monday, 1 February 2010
Relief and excitement after big win WOMEN'S ONE DAY FINAL: Hard lesson for Blaze as CD winwomans
I am proud to say that the NSW Breakers are the 2009/10 Women’s National Cricket League Champions for the fifth consecutive season!
As a team we were both relieved and excited to defeat the Victorians at the MCG last Saturday.
It was a great comeback by the girls after a disappointing loss in the Twenty20 Final at the Adelaide Oval just one week before. A lot of things may have been under water yesterday but for Central Districts Hinds captain Aimee Watkins it was hard to dunk one particular thing - they had notched a double victory.
Australia v India Womens Cricket vidieo
Australia v India Womens 1 Day International Cricket covered by my peers from TTOC @ North Sydney Oval on the 5/11/'08.
As a team we were both relieved and excited to defeat the Victorians at the MCG last Saturday.
It was a great comeback by the girls after a disappointing loss in the Twenty20 Final at the Adelaide Oval just one week before. A lot of things may have been under water yesterday but for Central Districts Hinds captain Aimee Watkins it was hard to dunk one particular thing - they had notched a double victory.
Watkins suspected it had something to do with spending most of the day cooped up in their motel rooms waiting for a clearance from the umpires on whether play would progress in the one-day final between CD and the hapless Wellington Blaze at Nelson Park, Napier, after Saturday's eight-wicket victory in the Twenty20 competition.
Australia v India Womens Cricket vidieo
Australia v India Womens 1 Day International Cricket covered by my peers from TTOC @ North Sydney Oval on the 5/11/'08.
Beyonce Fearless With 6 Grammy Wins and Superb Performance, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson's kids
Beyonce won six Grammys on Sunday, more than any woman on a single night in the 52 year history of the awards show. While we applaud her for her success in that regard. The most memorable part of the show was Beyonce's performance. Beyonce performed an excellent rendition of her hit song 'If I Were A Boy' at the 52nd annual Grammy awards show. Her performance was complete with a medley insertion of Alanis Morisette's 'You Oughta Know' before going back to performing the original song. One blogger was totally geeked about the performance:
Beyoncé broke a record and Michael Jackson's kids broke a few hearts at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
Beyoncé took home six Grammys, including Song of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and pop vocal performance of the year for "Halo," to set a Grammy record for most awards won by a female artist on one show.
On a night dominated by a range of divas, Beyoncé went the route of classic pop elegance and scored for three different songs: "Halo" and "Single Ladies," which dominated radio charts last year, and "At Last," which won the Grammy for best traditional R&B performance.
Taylor Swift won four Grammys, including the prestigious Album of the Year award for "Fearless."
The usually cool Swift accepted it with the breathlessness of a giddy teenager, perhaps because unlike at the Video Music Awards, Kanye West didn't come on stage to drown her out.
The San Francisco Symphony won three Grammys for its live recording of Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony and the Adagio from the uncompleted Tenth Symphony. The disc won best classical album, bests choral performance for conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and choral conductors Ragnar Bohlin, Kevin Fox and Susan McMane, and best engineered classical album for Peter Laenger.
The show also included a special 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson featuring a video clip he made of "Earth Song" as Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson sang along.
Jackson's young children, Prince and Paris, accepted a lifetime achievement award for their father, who died in June.
Beyonce Grammy Performance 2010 Video
Beyoncé broke a record and Michael Jackson's kids broke a few hearts at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
Beyoncé took home six Grammys, including Song of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and pop vocal performance of the year for "Halo," to set a Grammy record for most awards won by a female artist on one show.
On a night dominated by a range of divas, Beyoncé went the route of classic pop elegance and scored for three different songs: "Halo" and "Single Ladies," which dominated radio charts last year, and "At Last," which won the Grammy for best traditional R&B performance.
Taylor Swift won four Grammys, including the prestigious Album of the Year award for "Fearless."
The usually cool Swift accepted it with the breathlessness of a giddy teenager, perhaps because unlike at the Video Music Awards, Kanye West didn't come on stage to drown her out.
The San Francisco Symphony won three Grammys for its live recording of Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony and the Adagio from the uncompleted Tenth Symphony. The disc won best classical album, bests choral performance for conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and choral conductors Ragnar Bohlin, Kevin Fox and Susan McMane, and best engineered classical album for Peter Laenger.
The show also included a special 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson featuring a video clip he made of "Earth Song" as Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson sang along.
Jackson's young children, Prince and Paris, accepted a lifetime achievement award for their father, who died in June.
Beyonce Grammy Performance 2010 Video
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Is Big Brother Heading about National Park's Backcountry for Yellowstone?
What would you think if your travels in Yellowstone National Park's backcountry were being watched by rangers via a remote webcam? It's not out of the realm of possibility under a Wireless Communications Services Plan that the park adopted last spring.
Existing webcams within developed areas could be upgraded to wireless, or new wireless webcams could be installed in developed areas of the park if they are found to meet the siting criteria adopted by this FONSI. No wireless webcams for visitor use will be installed within backcountry areas of the park. It is possible that wireless monitoring cameras could be placed in backcountry areas for resource monitoring or to address safety concerns, but these will not be available for public viewing purposes. (emphasis added.)
BILLINGS, Mont. -- With 88 bison from Yellowstone National Park facing possible slaughter, billionaire Ted Turner has swept in and offered to hold the animals for five years on his sprawling Montana ranch while a new home for them is found. But Turner, ever the shrewd businessman, won't do it for nothing. The media mogul says he will care for the bison only if he can keep up to 90 percent of their offspring.
Dennis Tilton, a rancher from nearby Livingston who worked for a year feeding the animals under government contract, said giving the animals to Turner amounted to "robbing from the public domain." He said the state should put them onto public land to establish new herds.
Visiting Yellowstone National Park in mid-winter is a trip you're not likely to forget for the rest of your life. But how do you pull it off? Here's a primer on the logistics you'll need to tackle.
From Mammoth Hot Springs you also can drive a very short distance to a parking area at the Upper Terraces Area. From there you can cross-country ski along a marked trail or walk down through the terraces on a boardwalk.
object width="425" height="344">Satellite imagery, gps stats, and a whole bunch of stuff definitely suggest that Yellowstone could very well be in trouble soon. Like the park floor has gone UP 8 inches in the last few months, while the surrounding area has dropped.
FYI: In 2007 Bush issued a gag warning to all USGS employees not to talk to the public about Yellowstone until Bush could sensor any new DATA. Go figure!
Thursday, 7 January 2010
For Pregnancy Jennifer Lopez In Vitro Fertilization - Never, Says Star
has never considered in vitro fertilization to conceive as an option -- and says she never will. In an interview for a cover story J Lo tells Elle Magazine: "When it comes to family and relationships, I’m quite traditional.
Jennifer Lopez isn't dwelling on the past.
In a recent interview with Latina magazine, the Bronx native dished about her husband Marc Anthony, working with former flames and her Oscar potential
Before marrying Marc Anthony, this Jenny was around the block twice with marriage, and by now Jennifer Lopez thinks she knows what it takes to make it last. The 40-year-old Lopez tried and failed at marriage twice before, first with Ojani Noa and then with Cris Judd. She also was engaged to actor Ben Affleck, but the couple called off their wedding.
More quotes from J Lo...The 40-year old beauty has said it takes 'a lot of work' to make a marriage successful. Lopez is married to singer Marc Anthony and said she believes she knows what it takes to make a marriage work.
Jennifer Lopez is planning a lengthy global getaway so she can live it up and find inspiration.
The "Out of Sight" actress/singer has hinted she's ready to travel the world in a bid to recharge her creativity and come back a different woman.
She tells the new issue of Latina magazine, "The experience of living is very important for an artist, for somebody who has to express those emotions. I feel I'm about to leave my whole life behind and go to the next
"Everything is great about my marriage," Lopez says. "We love each other ... in a way that's very deep and meaningful ... We force each other to be better, and I think in a relationship, that's how it should be. You shouldn't be with somebody if he makes you feel less than who you are."Jennifer Lopez video for Love Don't Cost a Thing
A Shot at Tila Tequila is Taken by Casey Johnson Pal
More details are coming out about Casey's complex, confusing year-- and the motivation behind her strange behavior. For example, her open relationships with women, another friend surmised, had a lot to do with her difficulty with men. While the troubled woman looked for love, the "pal" said, "she was so weird and awkward" that she turned to women. "Casey thought being with a woman would make her edgy," the source said.
First grief, and now anger.
Casey Johnson's longtime girlfriend Courtenay Semel has broken her silence after the heiress's death to lash out at another woman close to Johnson – reality star Tila Tequila. "The thing I find the most sickening is that the media is
giving [her] the one thing she craves: attention. Tila, you
More details are coming out about Casey's complex, confusing year-- and the motivation behind her strange behavior. For example, her open relationships with women, another friend surmised, had a lot to do with her difficulty with men. While the troubled woman looked for love, the "pal" said, "she was so weird and awkward" that she turned to women. "Casey thought being with a woman would make her edgy," the source said.Semel, the daughter of the former chairman of both Yahoo! Inc. and Warner Bros., Terry Semel, had her own share of gossip-column-making spats with Johnson, but says the focus now should be on dealing with the loss.
asey Johnson's death at 30 was untimely, but it didn't come as a shock to people in her inner circle. "She had so many ups and downs, but lately, it wasn't very good," a friend of Casey's tells People magazine. "She tried rehab, wanted things to change... but it didn't stick.
Casey was reportedly engaged to reality star Tila Tequila when she died, and a close pal of Johnson, English model Jasmine Lennard, slams the "Shot at Love" star for enabling Casey's downward spiral.
Lennard tells Radar Online, "Casey's family tried desperately to help her... when it came out that Casey had been arrested, she had nobody and was lost. Tila got a hold of her and said, 'Hey, come out with me and we'll show them!' For her to die with this reputation, it's just not her. Tila is a sick, sick girl."
Socialite and entrepreneur Casey Johnson joins LX.TV host SuChin Pak at Hollywood hotspot Les Deux to dish about her budding make-up business, motherhood, and growing up as heir to the Johnson & Johnson empire.
Chippewas GMAC bowl win in OT
o. 25 Central Michigan needed double overtime to beat Troy 44-41 in the GMAC Bowl on Wednesday in Mobile, Ala.
Senior quarterback Dan LeFevour had a touchdown pass to put the Chippewas (12-2) ahead with 1:17 left, before the Trojans tied it with a field goal.
During the game, LeFevour moved into second place in the Football Bowl Subdivision's career total yards list.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- When asked at Wednesday morning's news conference about his plans for the last 24 hours before Thursday night's BCS championship game, Texas coach Mack Brown sounded as if he can't get enough football.MOUNT PLEASANT -- To get to practice each day in preparation for their bowl game, Central Michigan football players strolled past numerous reminders that something very ifoot
portant changed between the end of the season and their postseason reward.
"I'm going to watch Troy and Central Michigan; I'm pumped. I've already got it on my slate for dinner," he said.
The GMAC Bowl is Wednesday night in Mobile, Ala., the last postseason game other than the championship matchup. -- By Jack Care
MOUNT PLEASANT -- To get to practice each day in preparation for their bowl game, Central Michigan football players strolled past numerous reminders that something very important changed between the end of the season and their postseason reward."I'm going to watch Troy and Central Michigan; I'm pumped. I've already got it on my slate for dinner," he said.
The GMAC Bowl is Wednesday night in Mobile, Ala., the last postseason game other than the championship matchup. -- By Jack Carey
Tulsa caps off its 2008 season with its second consecutive GMAC Bowl victory over the Ball State Cardinals with a school record-eleven wins and an NCAA record of having the #1 offense in the country for two consecutive years.
former of teammates, clubs, opponents is Johnson saluted
Randy Johnson spent 22 years on the mound and in the minds of every hitter who stepped in the batter's box against him.
He'll spend the rest of his years retired, looking back on a stellar career and basking in the praise from his fans and baseball insiders.
CES 2010 DELL Touchscreen Android leaked on film
Watch CES 2010 DELL Touchscreen Android leaked on film Video
Tinhte has gotten hold of one of the mythical machines and it looks like a pretty nifty internet tablet-type offering, although being much larger than a phone and much smaller than a netbook means it won't appeal to everyone.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
mariea sarapovas photo and news
Maria Sharapova: Reaching the top again will be tough
The Guardian - Jan 4, 2010
The former world No1 Maria Sharapova has admitted she faces a tough task of returning to the top of the women's game. The three-time grand slam winner was ...
Sharapova on long road back to the top Belfast Telegraph
Maria Sharapova: Back in Action The Gossip Girls (blog)
Sharapova ready for a fight at Open Sydney Morning Hera
Sunday, 3 January 2010
kills ex-provincial minister by pakistan bomb: police
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) – A roadside bomb attack targeted a former Pakistan provincial cabinet minister on Sunday, killing him and three other people in the country's restive northwest, police said.
The bomb exploded in Bagto village, about 10 kilometres (six miles) from the northwestern town of Hangu in an area with a history of sectarian clashes between Pakistan's majority Sunni Muslims Urdu (Urdu: اُردوُ, IPA: [ˈʊrduː] (
Saturday, 2 January 2010
Day Bowl Games Recap New Year's
Florida crushed Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl in Tim Tebow's last game, 51-24. Bobby Bowden coaches Florida State to a Gator Bowl win in his last game. Ohio State won the Rose Bowl. Auburn and Penn State also get bowl game wins. (Jan. 2)
As much as the Buckeyes reveled in the win, jumping up and down and singing along to The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army," which has become the team's unofficial anthem, many players paused to ask how their fellow Big Ten schools did earlier in the day. Posey even took a break from smoking a victory cigar to see if Penn State and Northwestern had won their bowl games.
"We definitely needed to get that monkey off our back," said Posey, who had 101 yards on eight catches and one touchdown. "It was in the back of our minds. This is big for the Big Ten. We're all pulling for each other. I want to see Iowa win and I'm happy Penn State and Wisconsin won. We need to show that we're back."
If there was any question about that, Pryor pointed to the scoreboard one last time before he left the field. No other sign or play better signified the direction of Ohio State and the Big Ten than that.
As much as the Buckeyes reveled in the win, jumping up and down and singing along to The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army," which has become the team's unofficial anthem, many players paused to ask how their fellow Big Ten schools did earlier in the day. Posey even took a break from smoking a victory cigar to see if Penn State and Northwestern had won their bowl games.
"We definitely needed to get that monkey off our back," said Posey, who had 101 yards on eight catches and one touchdown. "It was in the back of our minds. This is big for the Big Ten. We're all pulling for each other. I want to see Iowa win and I'm happy Penn State and Wisconsin won. We need to show that we're back."
If there was any question about that, Pryor pointed to the scoreboard one last time before he left the field. No other sign or play better signified the direction of Ohio State and the Big Ten than that.
The year in home entertainment 2009 in review
Economic uncertainty. Swine flu. Newspaper articles featuring Jon and/or Kate Gosselin. You can understand why most people will be happy to see 2009 exit stage left. And while I’m sure the folks at Apple headquarters may be sympathetic to all the 2009-related ennui out there, it’s also safe to say that the company may be a little sad to leave 2009 behind. After all, Apple had a really good year. And the Mac was a major reason why.
In recent years, it might have seemed that Apple took its eye off the Mac platform in favor of newer, shinier baubles like the iPod and (especially) the iPhone. (Dropping the word “Computer” from your company’s name helps foster that impression.) Not in 2009—while both the iPhone and iPod had their moments in the past year, the Mac enjoyed plenty of time in the spotlight. The past 12 months have seen Apple revamp its hardware offerings as well as the operating system that runs on them, with many of those changes helping fuel strong sales and profits at a time when other tech companies are scrounging for loose change among the couch cushions. And Apple shows every indication of continuing that momentum into the new year.
Here’s a look back at the major stories affecting Apple in the past year and what they mean for the company’s fortunes in 2010.
What’s in store for 2010?
With 2010 just around the corner, we’d be remiss if we didn’t don our Carnac the Magnificent turbans and prognosticate just a tad.
Apple TV subscription service Rumor has it that Apple is working on a TV subscription service for the iTunes Store that could see Disney and CBS as some of the first media companies signing on. In theory, you’d pay a flat fee ($30, say) per month and get access to participating TV shows and/or channels. As an alternative to cable or satellite, such a move could prove to be huge. Or not. At the very least, it could give the Apple TV new purpose on this earth.
Apple tablet I’m not going to waste your time (and mine) telling you what I think Apple’s mythical tablet will look like, although we have a clue now when we might see it. But it’s a pretty good bet that sometime in 2010, Apple will show off/introduce/talk about/ship a larger touchscreen device ideal for watching movies and TV shows, reading books and newspapers, and doing other things that people may care about. Enough said.
In recent years, it might have seemed that Apple took its eye off the Mac platform in favor of newer, shinier baubles like the iPod and (especially) the iPhone. (Dropping the word “Computer” from your company’s name helps foster that impression.) Not in 2009—while both the iPhone and iPod had their moments in the past year, the Mac enjoyed plenty of time in the spotlight. The past 12 months have seen Apple revamp its hardware offerings as well as the operating system that runs on them, with many of those changes helping fuel strong sales and profits at a time when other tech companies are scrounging for loose change among the couch cushions. And Apple shows every indication of continuing that momentum into the new year.
Here’s a look back at the major stories affecting Apple in the past year and what they mean for the company’s fortunes in 2010.
What’s in store for 2010?
With 2010 just around the corner, we’d be remiss if we didn’t don our Carnac the Magnificent turbans and prognosticate just a tad.
Apple TV subscription service Rumor has it that Apple is working on a TV subscription service for the iTunes Store that could see Disney and CBS as some of the first media companies signing on. In theory, you’d pay a flat fee ($30, say) per month and get access to participating TV shows and/or channels. As an alternative to cable or satellite, such a move could prove to be huge. Or not. At the very least, it could give the Apple TV new purpose on this earth.
Apple tablet I’m not going to waste your time (and mine) telling you what I think Apple’s mythical tablet will look like, although we have a clue now when we might see it. But it’s a pretty good bet that sometime in 2010, Apple will show off/introduce/talk about/ship a larger touchscreen device ideal for watching movies and TV shows, reading books and newspapers, and doing other things that people may care about. Enough said.
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