Posted by Jeff on June 29, 2010
"...greed, for lack of a better word, is good."
Michael Douglas’ ex-wife, Diedra is suing him for a portion of the money he makes from his new movie, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.” Apparently she had it in their divorce that she gets part of anything he makes from “spin-offs” from movies made while they were married. His argument is that a sequel is not a “spin-off.”
Gordon Gekko’s ex: Greedy or Damn Fine Lawyerin’?
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 29, 2010
Megan Fox Must Have Snakes in Her Head.
Just ask David Silver, errr Brian Austin Green.
(SEE BELOW) I keep waiting for the Chief of Staff on Grey’s Anatomy (not that I watch it)/the guy that “Tat” (Samuel L. Jackson) shot for asking him when he was going to pay him his money in “Menace to Society” to turn to Ian Ziering and ask him, “Who the — you think you is? —–Ron O’neill?”
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Posted by Jeff on June 28, 2010
You ask. I don't tell.
Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan started the process of being confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. If confirmed she will become the third woman on the current court. In the first day, she sat through each member of the committee’s opening speeches. Late in the afternoon she gave her own opening statement.
Tomorrow Kagan will face questioning from the committee. She more than likely will have to face tough questions from ranking Republican Jeff Sessions who has already expressed that he feels she has less judicial experience than any nominee in 50 years. Kagan will also have to defend her actions as Dean of the Harvard Law School when she attempted to ban military recruiters due to her interpretation of a Harvard Policy that disallows groups that do not treat all people equally. She did this based on the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy which she called “a moral injustice of the first order.”
She will also have to defend her (perhaps flippant) comment that SCOTUS hearings are a “hollow charade” and “ritual dance.” The toughest part of doing that will be the fact that she was critical of how little is brought out by the questions. Meanwhile she will more than likely avoid general case questions about things like abortion, gays in the military and gun rights.
In fact, today the Supreme Court struck down a 30 year old handgun ban in Chicago. Kagan will likely have to defer opinion on this case too. She will very plausibly state that she has not read the case or opinions.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 25, 2010
that’s a distinct possibility per Dudley Dawson of Hawgs Illustrated (on Bo Mattingly’s statewide radio program).
That would make me very happy. Scotty is my favorite basketball Hog of all time. And, he would bring some pride and swagger back–quickly.
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on June 25, 2010
If you watch this and don’t get excited, you really are dead inside.
Uncle Sam’s Army takes on Ghana tomorrow at 1:30p CDT in the knockout round. It’s win or go home at this point. There is no such thing as a tie in the knockout round.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 25, 2010
is in serious condition after being involved in a car accident last night. Jones is no stranger to collisions–ask UA WR Joe Adams (SEE BELOW).
The BlogHawgs wish him a speedy recovery.
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Posted by Jeff on June 25, 2010
The area’s best summer attraction, the Tontitown Grape Festival is going to be filmed this year for a show called Celebrating Festivals.
The Washington County jailer who posed nude for Playboy was suspended with pay pending a complete investigation.
A legend and his legendary guitar.
B.B. King is coming to the WAC. Maybe not big news for you large market concert folks but I’m excited. I last saw him in 1991 in Seville, Spain at the Guitar Legends concert series. He, Bo Diddley, & Robert Cray all jammed at the end. Near the top for me, concert-wise.
Speaking of the WAC…The Walton Family Foundation is putting its foot down. If they are to be the lead contributor to a new venue for the Walton Arts Center then it has to be in Bentonville. Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan, however, is standing by the plan that the city is forming with the university.
A group called The American Family Association sent a letter to Mayor Jordan in Fayetteville denouncing the city’s support of an upcoming gay pride parade. The parade also made news for its 10 year old Grand Marshal. The boy, Will Phillips of West Fork made national headlines last year for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance because he feels that not everyone in this country is treated equally.
Babes on Bikes.
Fayetteville will be kicking off a new motorcycle rally next week. Bikes Babes & Bling is designed to attract female cycle aficionados and it will do so with a red, white, & blue bang.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 23, 2010
"I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf, the designated hitter and avoidable, man-made disasters.
It’s Definitely a “Laugh or Cry” situation, and this is funny.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 23, 2010
1+2=.....2??
(and it’s funny because it is true)
Texas A&M and Oklahoma were invited to join the SEC, but (at least A&M) declined because Texas and Oklahoma State were not included in the potential move. I suppose I can understand OU’s decision. They are the one team in that league that can stand up to Texas.
But A&M? Wow. I mean, other than OU, Texas has the entire Big Whatever It Is by the Shorthorns, and yet the Whoopers wanted to stay behind with them? Now THAT’s Stockholm Syndrome at its worst.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 22, 2010
in a published article today (pay site) Dyer essentially said he knew from the first day he stepped on the Auburn campus he was headed to the Plains, and everything else (ie his protracted recruitment by the UA and dozens of other schools) was just something he stirred up for no good reason.
He did not comment on his inability, at times, to speak the King’s English or his affinity for morbidly obese chicks that outweigh the lineman that will be blocking for him next season (SEE BELOW…..largely unintelligible, but probably, nonetheless, NSFW)
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 22, 2010
Brandon Barber–one-time NWA real estate magnate–(he of quick rise and quicker fall fame infamy) is in hot water, again.
It sure makes one contemplative. I mean, I am the same age as Barber and attended the U of A at the same time, and I haven’t even approached his highs and lows–not to mention my absolute inability to pull of any photo in which I look that happy, much less MULTIPLE mug shots in which I look that happy. In fact, I have….a blog–so you know I’m a loser.
Seriously, though, I know of, but don’t know Barber. However, self-indulgent, smarmy headline, blog post and accompanying mug shot (and plenty of less-than-flattering comments from others) aside, in many respects it is sad to see anybody with that kind of potential have things go south so quickly.
I am sure his creditors disagree, though, and think their secured claims were nothing but a Useless Precaution.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 21, 2010
Bol's Mission Was to Help Sudanese Refugees Like This Kid.
after the passing of former NBAer Manute Bol. I’m serious. Sure, he was 7’7′ and could jump no higher than I can, (and took part in some real side show stuff–minor league hockey, celebrity boxing) but he walked the walk in many ways his personal life–donating much of the money he made to those less fortunate in his homeland–the Sudan (and losing plenty with a vice that has gripped millions).
In the grand scheme of things, though, we could all learn a thing or two from his selflessness.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 18, 2010
Washington County correctional officer Jessie Lunderby is Playboy’s “Cybergirl of the Month” and her bosses don’t like it. (Believe it or not, it’s pretty safe for work)
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Posted by Jeff on June 17, 2010
I grow my own iPhones too.
Fayetteville gets some national press but not the good kind. One of the iPad hackers is from here and apparently he has other hobbies.
The Ft. Smith Classic teed off yesterday but will it continue?
Newsweek’s interesting Best High Schools list came out with seven NWA high schools on it. HarBer leads the pack.
Fayetteville is moving forward with a business license registration proposal.
Springdale is looking to regulate ice cream trucks in the city. Health code issues and operator background checks are the major concerns.
Image courtesy NWANews.com
Bentonville is looking to approve digital billboards. Yet another major difference between the Benton County seat and Fayetteville which does not allow billboards at all.
The Fayetteville Airport (FYV) is speaking with budget carriers to bring commercial flights back to the airport. FYV stopped commercial flights in 1999 after the opening of XNA. Now the airport leaders are looking to bring them back. Issues include bringing security up to post-9/11 standards and getting the city to approve.
It’s official. Mary Maestri’s is gone. After being shut down by the state for non-payment of taxes, the contents of the restaurant were sold at auction on Wednesday.
Jon Williams’ column didn’t beat my self-imposed deadline… I’m sure it’s delightful.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 17, 2010
See, England Goalkeeper Robert Green, it could be worse.
a World Cup game. If you had told me he was killed for turning the game off, I wouldn’t be that suprised. But, beaten to death by his wife and kids for turning the game on and a religious program off? Seems like an “Own Goal” to me. I guess they really couldn’t stand the vuvuzelas.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 17, 2010
Really. Everyone does. I’ve asked. (Except for Cheerleaders in Chaps. We like that.)
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 16, 2010
without dying. Boo Freeaking Hoo. I think watching “The Kardashians” is like death without dying.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 14, 2010
that no one saw (both games were on ESPNU). The Hogs fell in 12 innings (again) last night, one night after being one-strike from winning the opener, only to lose the lead Saturday on a nubber just past UA Jordan Pratt and lose in 12 innings.
Late last night, Arkansas centerfielder Brett Eibner channeled his inner….Brett Eibner when, just as last season at Omaha when the Hogs were down to their last strike, he hit a hanging breaking ball to the moon to tie the game. This time, though, Arkansas couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity in extra innings and its season ended.
UA skipper Dave Van Horn prides himself on not rebuilding but reloading and that will be put to the test next season as the Arkansas roster and recruiting class were gutted by last week’s MLB draft.
Here’s a BlogHawgs tip of the cap to a very talented ballclub that never gave up and gave us a lot of thrills along the way.
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Posted by Adam Butler on June 14, 2010
Sure, there are some things he handled very poorly (the Nolan Richardson fiasco) but he was a great coach and AD, and his foresight almost 20 years before what appears to be historic college football realignment kept Arkansas from landing in Conference USA.
Kansas, don’t fret the Missouri Valley Conference has great fruit cup.
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University of Mississippi Mascot Selection
Posted by Adam Butler on June 30, 2010
Nevertheless, “Gooooooooo, Land Sharks!”.
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