Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish professional golfer.
Before retiring from competitive golf at the end of 2008, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golf player with the most wins to her name.
Annika wrote on her blog today
"Mike and I are very pleased to announce that we expecting our first child. We have had a lot of exciting changes in the past few months, and adding a new addition to our family later this fall will certainly be at the top of that list. We are absolutely thrilled and look forward to this new chapter of our lives! We appreciate the love and support that we have received from our family, friends, and of course my fans."
http://www.annikablog.com/2009/03/exciting-news.html
Thursday, 19 March 2009
NCAA Basketball
NCAA stands for National Collegiate Athletic Association. It is divided into Division 1, 2 and 3.
March is madness, sure, but it's also trombones to the back of the head and Hail Mary shots from 40 feet. It's hicks from French Lick and Chris Webber calling a timeout with nothing in the bank.
March is squeaky sneakers and buzzer-beaters and student sections in need of a good spanking.
Embrace the madness, I say. Take two free throws and call me in the morning.
How about that bracket? As always, the selection committee filled out the 65-team field with several schools they just made up in their heads.
Really, have you ever met a Radford grad? What about Binghamton? I've lived 50 grand years, mostly here on Earth, and I have never heard of this Binghamton. Bada-boom, bada-Binghamton.
At least I've heard of Robert Morris. I think he was in some musical a long, long time ago, opposite Michele Lee in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," a show about corporate cheats (as if that really happens).
That's Robert Morse, you say? OK, the NCAA stumped the band again.
Next year, I'm creating my own university in hopes of acquiring a first-round bid against Louisville. All you really need to start your own college is a mascot, lots of federal grants and some tired-looking men in tweed.
Suddenly, "Dobson College" will be born. No one will have ever heard of it. When they check out the website, they'll discover that Dobson is a lovely little campus in South Carolina, home to 700 Bible-thumping scholars.
"Famous grads: Scarlett O'Hara and Gomer Pyle," it'll say.
It's more than mere madness, this basketball tourney. Madness was marrying Anne Boleyn. Madness was Anthony Edwards leaving "ER." This tournament . . . it's way worse than any of that.
The other night, I woke up from a dream in which I was dribbling Dick Vitale's head. Cornered in a game against Purdue, I ricocheted him off a defender's knee -- I had no choice. His head rolled out of bounds and under the scorer's table, as he yapped, "Awesome, baby . . . yeah, yeah, awesome!"
The NCAA tournament is worse than crazy, because it's played mostly by gym rats who, like Vitale, haven't seen the sun since September. The cheerleaders all have the sniffles and skin like raw chicken. And if history is any guide, God will take the week off.
See, during March Madness, there is no fairness in the world. The best team doesn't always win. Get used to it. The refs will blow it. They always blow it. By the time the tournament is over, 64 teams will be calling for Senate hearings.
When a call is blown, it's easy to see why this game was once played in cages (hence the term "cagers"). The young people will become aroused, yelling all sorts of nasty things from the student section, things they didn't learn at home.
I almost quit college hoops a couple of years ago. Seemed to have lost its values -- assuming it had any in the first place. It was coached by men who arrived on campus on the circus train. They were usually named Gene and had acid reflux and suit jackets the texture of parlor rugs. They were clenched men, with trouble expressing their inner feelings. At least till tipoff, when they went off like Krupp howitzers.
Check out the body language of the coaches over the next few days. They begin the game serene, cool, composed. By the end of the first half, it's as if red ants are crawling up their legs looking for lunch. By the final buzzer, their hair is falling out in clumps.
There are other issues too. Just when you learn the players' names, they run off to the NBA.
"I miss variety," he says.
"Then you shouldn't have gotten married," I said.
"I'm married?"
Yeah, we're all mad, and we're all married and March provides just enough of spring's allure to see us through to the next crazy week.
So what the heck, Dr. Naismith, pass the Thin Mints and the remote control. I'm using my bracket like a napkin, so it's not a complete waste. Besides, some Cinderella just Twittered me.
"Don't underestimate Siena," she says.
Siena?
Erskine's Man of the House column appears Saturday in the Home section.
Reference: Chris Erskine http://www.latimes.com
March is madness, sure, but it's also trombones to the back of the head and Hail Mary shots from 40 feet. It's hicks from French Lick and Chris Webber calling a timeout with nothing in the bank.
March is squeaky sneakers and buzzer-beaters and student sections in need of a good spanking.
Embrace the madness, I say. Take two free throws and call me in the morning.
How about that bracket? As always, the selection committee filled out the 65-team field with several schools they just made up in their heads.
Really, have you ever met a Radford grad? What about Binghamton? I've lived 50 grand years, mostly here on Earth, and I have never heard of this Binghamton. Bada-boom, bada-Binghamton.
At least I've heard of Robert Morris. I think he was in some musical a long, long time ago, opposite Michele Lee in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," a show about corporate cheats (as if that really happens).
That's Robert Morse, you say? OK, the NCAA stumped the band again.
Next year, I'm creating my own university in hopes of acquiring a first-round bid against Louisville. All you really need to start your own college is a mascot, lots of federal grants and some tired-looking men in tweed.
Suddenly, "Dobson College" will be born. No one will have ever heard of it. When they check out the website, they'll discover that Dobson is a lovely little campus in South Carolina, home to 700 Bible-thumping scholars.
"Famous grads: Scarlett O'Hara and Gomer Pyle," it'll say.
It's more than mere madness, this basketball tourney. Madness was marrying Anne Boleyn. Madness was Anthony Edwards leaving "ER." This tournament . . . it's way worse than any of that.
The other night, I woke up from a dream in which I was dribbling Dick Vitale's head. Cornered in a game against Purdue, I ricocheted him off a defender's knee -- I had no choice. His head rolled out of bounds and under the scorer's table, as he yapped, "Awesome, baby . . . yeah, yeah, awesome!"
The NCAA tournament is worse than crazy, because it's played mostly by gym rats who, like Vitale, haven't seen the sun since September. The cheerleaders all have the sniffles and skin like raw chicken. And if history is any guide, God will take the week off.
See, during March Madness, there is no fairness in the world. The best team doesn't always win. Get used to it. The refs will blow it. They always blow it. By the time the tournament is over, 64 teams will be calling for Senate hearings.
When a call is blown, it's easy to see why this game was once played in cages (hence the term "cagers"). The young people will become aroused, yelling all sorts of nasty things from the student section, things they didn't learn at home.
I almost quit college hoops a couple of years ago. Seemed to have lost its values -- assuming it had any in the first place. It was coached by men who arrived on campus on the circus train. They were usually named Gene and had acid reflux and suit jackets the texture of parlor rugs. They were clenched men, with trouble expressing their inner feelings. At least till tipoff, when they went off like Krupp howitzers.
Check out the body language of the coaches over the next few days. They begin the game serene, cool, composed. By the end of the first half, it's as if red ants are crawling up their legs looking for lunch. By the final buzzer, their hair is falling out in clumps.
There are other issues too. Just when you learn the players' names, they run off to the NBA.
"I miss variety," he says.
"Then you shouldn't have gotten married," I said.
"I'm married?"
Yeah, we're all mad, and we're all married and March provides just enough of spring's allure to see us through to the next crazy week.
So what the heck, Dr. Naismith, pass the Thin Mints and the remote control. I'm using my bracket like a napkin, so it's not a complete waste. Besides, some Cinderella just Twittered me.
"Don't underestimate Siena," she says.
Siena?
Erskine's Man of the House column appears Saturday in the Home section.
Reference: Chris Erskine http://www.latimes.com
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Tina Davis Text Booty Call To Chris Brown
Chris Browns manager, Tina Davis sent a booty call text message to him on February 8 which is rumoured to have sparked off the beating that Chris Brown gave to Rihanna. Chris Brown is rumoured to of slept with Tina Davis when he was 16; Tina davis turns 40 soon. Rihanna saw the text messages and so confronted Chris Brown, which started an argument. Chris Brown then beat Rihanna, causing her to sustain two huge concussions. Rihanna then recovered at P Diddys pad after the attack.
When contacted Tina Davis was 'unavailable for comment'
Chris Brown was arrested and charged with assault and making criminal threats - if convicted he could spend over 4 years in prison.
It is unbelieveable that Rihanna is still speaking to Chris Brown - they are working on a track together to go on Chris Brown's album.
Only Chris Brown knows why he would chose Tina Davis to hook up with rather than his 'girlfriend' Rihanna.
When contacted Tina Davis was 'unavailable for comment'
Chris Brown was arrested and charged with assault and making criminal threats - if convicted he could spend over 4 years in prison.
It is unbelieveable that Rihanna is still speaking to Chris Brown - they are working on a track together to go on Chris Brown's album.
Only Chris Brown knows why he would chose Tina Davis to hook up with rather than his 'girlfriend' Rihanna.
Maytag Refrigerator Recall
Today Maytag have recalled 1.6m refrigerators due to an electrical failure in the compressor relay that may cause a fire hazard.
What does the Maytag refrigerator recall include?
Certain Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators.
The affected Maytag refrigerators were sold between January 2001 and January 2004.
What do I do next?
For more information, contact Maytag toll-free on (866) 533-9817 , or visit the firm’s Web site at www.repair.maytag.com.
What does the Maytag refrigerator recall include?
Certain Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators.
The affected Maytag refrigerators were sold between January 2001 and January 2004.
What do I do next?
For more information, contact Maytag toll-free on (866) 533-9817 , or visit the firm’s Web site at www.repair.maytag.com.
Fastest Land Animal On Earth
The fastest land animal (mammal) is a cheetah which can run up to 70mph. There is a series of videos on youtube on fast animals - here is the cheetah one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dayV3F_1vRk
However, The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world.
The fastest running insect is the cockroach.
However, The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world.
The fastest running insect is the cockroach.
Monday, 9 March 2009
U2 Tour Dates & Tickets 2009
U2 have just announced that they plan to tour Europe.
U2 will visit 14 cities around Europe this summer and the seating will bedesigned in the 360 structure to allow unobstructed views of the band.
U2's manager Paul McGuinness said: "We have worked very hard to ensure that U2 fans can purchase a great-priced ticket with a guaranteed great view."
U2 Tour dates include:
The tour will open at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium on 30 June.
Dublin's Croke Park stadium on 24 JulyLondon's Wembley Stadium on 14 August
Hampden Park in Glasgow on 18 August
Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium on 20 August
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 22 August
U2 Tickets are rumoured to cost between £27 and £85. Not a bad price considering there will also be some excellent supporting acts including Snow Patrol and Black Eyed Peas.
U2 will visit 14 cities around Europe this summer and the seating will bedesigned in the 360 structure to allow unobstructed views of the band.
U2's manager Paul McGuinness said: "We have worked very hard to ensure that U2 fans can purchase a great-priced ticket with a guaranteed great view."
U2 Tour dates include:
The tour will open at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium on 30 June.
Dublin's Croke Park stadium on 24 JulyLondon's Wembley Stadium on 14 August
Hampden Park in Glasgow on 18 August
Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium on 20 August
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 22 August
U2 Tickets are rumoured to cost between £27 and £85. Not a bad price considering there will also be some excellent supporting acts including Snow Patrol and Black Eyed Peas.
Sunday, 8 March 2009
Big East Tournament 2009
The Big East Tournament determines the Big East Conference winner and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Since the 1980s the Big East Tournament has been held in New York’s Madison Square Garden. In the 2009 Big East Tournament there will be 16 teams taking part – rather than the normal 12. The Big East Tournament is the longest running college basketball tournament. The Georgetown basketball team has won the tournament the most times, including the 2008 tournament.
The Big East Tournament 2009 gets underway on Tuesday, with the bottom eight teams having the tough task of winning five games to win the conference title. The teams that finished five to eight start playing their games on Wednesday, while the top four teams start on Thursday.
Play opens on Tuesday with the Chicago DePaul Blue Demons against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Playing for one seeds in the NCAAs: Louisville, Pittsburgh, Connecticut
Louisville have won their last seven games. Pittsburgh beat UConn for the second time this season on Saturday, so they will be feeling confident and are in for a good chance. The Huskies’ have only incurred two losses in 2009, one of them being to Pittsburgh – so they will be looking to get some revenge.
Playing for NCAA seeding: Villanova, Marquette, Syracuse, West Virginia
Dante Cunningham may be Villanova’s secret power. Marquette is still sulking from the loss of Dominic James due to a broken foot. The Golden Eagles have lost their last four games. Syracuse have won their last four games. West Virginia have lost ten games, however, eight losses being against top 25 ranking teams.
West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh promises to be the most fascinating match as rivalry between the two schools runs very deep.
Tickets for the Big East Tournament 2009 are still available – however, some are selling for up to $3000. Tickets have sold fast because the Big East Tournament is so spectacular to watch as teams play so fiercely.
The Big East Tournament 2009 gets underway on Tuesday, with the bottom eight teams having the tough task of winning five games to win the conference title. The teams that finished five to eight start playing their games on Wednesday, while the top four teams start on Thursday.
Play opens on Tuesday with the Chicago DePaul Blue Demons against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Playing for one seeds in the NCAAs: Louisville, Pittsburgh, Connecticut
Louisville have won their last seven games. Pittsburgh beat UConn for the second time this season on Saturday, so they will be feeling confident and are in for a good chance. The Huskies’ have only incurred two losses in 2009, one of them being to Pittsburgh – so they will be looking to get some revenge.
Playing for NCAA seeding: Villanova, Marquette, Syracuse, West Virginia
Dante Cunningham may be Villanova’s secret power. Marquette is still sulking from the loss of Dominic James due to a broken foot. The Golden Eagles have lost their last four games. Syracuse have won their last four games. West Virginia have lost ten games, however, eight losses being against top 25 ranking teams.
West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh promises to be the most fascinating match as rivalry between the two schools runs very deep.
Tickets for the Big East Tournament 2009 are still available – however, some are selling for up to $3000. Tickets have sold fast because the Big East Tournament is so spectacular to watch as teams play so fiercely.
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