The Juggernaut
Made the plunge and decided to get a REAL softball bat, the Demarini Juggernaut. I bought it from Kelly's Ultimate Sports. Maybe this is what our team has been missing! The reality is we've been hitting with some sub-par aluminum bats for years now. Our team is not comprised of home run hitters however we have guy that have the potential to do so. The coed league we are about to play in this summer only allows 1 home run per game. The bat is balanced as opposed to end loaded so it should be good for solid hitting no matter if it a homer or not. We shall find out soon enough if this bat makes a difference in our offense this season!
No, I don't have a problem
... with gambling. OK so maybe I do, but it is on the penny scale. Centsports.com is an awesome website that lets you gamble for free starting with dime. You can get real money at it if you are good enough. However I think it lets anyone who is tempted to gamble with large amounts of money that it is SOOOO easy to lose it all. At least with centsports, you have the safety net of it not being your money to catch you!
Its been a while
Hey look at that I uploaded some new (sort of) photos!
The Gratuitous Top 10 of '08
I will stress that these are MY favorites movies of the year not necessarily the best movies of the year. The "Oscar Buzz" movies have generally not come into theaters yet this year so my opinions may change as I am able to see some of those movies. I now present to you my gratuitous Top 10 Movies of 2008:

1. The Dark Knight

A beautifully complex screenplay that included rich characters, intense action scenes, and themes about the human condition. Does that sound like a comic book movie? Nope, but thats how good the Dark Knight is. Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker was disturbing and brilliant to say the least. In fact, the Joker and Harvey Dent (Two Face) were so central to the story that Batman felt like a third wheel, but that only made the movie that much greater!

2. WALL-E

The cinematography was the best I have ever seen for an animated movie. It was poignant, emotional, and hilarious all rolled into one. The lack of dialog did not detract from the film at all. The characters actions conveyed all the communication necessary to create this great movie!

3. Iron Man

Iron Man is simply one of the best comic book movies I've ever seen. I walked into the theater extremely pumped up about this movie and I walked out still extremely pumped up! Robert Downey Jr. is a great actor, but now he is a star.

4. Kung Fu Panda

The action sequences alone are worth the price of admission. Jack Black, in a toned-down role, was the perfect sarcastic voice for Po the Panda. Dreamworks took two steps closer to Pixar's story telling ability.

5. In Bruges

The scenery of Bruges was beautiful even if Colin Farrel complained about it the entier movie. This movie is a lot more complex and dark that you might think at first glance. You get a glimpse into the mind of Hitmen with a conscience.

6. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

At its core, this is a love story that spans an entire life, but blossoms in the middle of both lives of the two main characters. I've seen the characters, especially Benjamin, called "cold and distant", but I think that makes the audience empathize with Benjamin in his unique, limited, and somewhat bleak future. A visually beautiful movie that will get lots of attention during awards season if for nothing else, its great special effect work.

7. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Heartfelt, awkward, and hilarious! It also includes some a great puppet Dracula music number. The movie is bookended by some suprising nudity (of the male persuasion) so be warned.

8. Quantum of Solace

No, it is not as good as Casino Royale. Yes, it is the perfect compliment to Casino Royale. The previous movie was lacking in action which is something QoS will never be accused of. I had fun watching bullets, cars, and people fly by the screen while Daniel Craig continues to be the best Bond ever.

9. Son of Rambow

A charming british tale about two boys who become friends when they bond over making their own version of Rambo. Plain and simple, the movie made me smile. The kid actors were cast to perfection. They had so much charisma and emotion that made this movie great.

10. Role Models

In the Apatow mold, this movie finally lets Paul Rudd carry a movie. I think he did well. The sarcasm and crudeness were blended perfectly so that the movie still has some heart left to it. The heavy dose of KISS music doesn't hurt either.
Just Missed (Honorable Mention): Get Smart, Tropic Thunder, Traitor, Bolt, Definitely,Maybe
Yet To See: Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler, Gran Torino, Frost/Nixon, Che, Blindness, The Wackness, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Synecdoche New York, Milk, Revolutionary Road, Happy-Go-Lucky
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Top 10 of 2009
The list will be continually updated throughout the year.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
2. Up
Pixar's most emotional story yet.
15 minutes in and it never lets up!
Complicated but beautifully crafted.
A very funny bromance.
Best use of 3D I have seen yet.