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"Toward a Responsive Pedagogy: Linking Social Responsibility to Firm Performance Issues in the Classroom", (2006), Academy of Management Learning & Education, Vol. 5:3 (September), p366-376 (with Rajiv K. Kashyap and Raza Mir)
"Consumer Recycling: Role of Incentives, Information and Social Class," (2006) Journal of Consumer Behavior, 6 (Jan. - Feb.), p. 32 - 47. (with Rajiv K. Kashyap)
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"Attitudes and Behaviors of College Students in Regards to the Environment and Recycling," Academy of Marketing Science Conference, (May 2001) San Diego, CA.
"A Framework to Understand Contextual Effects on Recycling Behavior," Marketing and Public Policy Conference, (June 2001) Washington D. C.
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Short Review: "Digital Capture After Dark" by Quintenz-Fiedler and Scholz, O'Reilly March 4, 2013Posted by claudio in Uncategorized.
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Combine a busy life and short winter days and you don't have a lot of natural day light to practice photography. So, the "Capture After Dark" part of the title interested me. While we're talking about the title, let's start with the bad. I kind of grew allergic of the "digital" adjective in photography books. Most of the time, it's a cheap way to reprint some old material. And let face it, older photography books are just fine as a learning tool even when using a digital camera: the principles are the same. Books that take the "digital" identity seriously and add specific content (1/3 of this book) often fall in an other trap, by trying hard to be a manual for a specific version of a specific software package. As a result, when released, a big part of the book is either outdated or irrelevant (in the case you prefer to use other software, e.g. FOSS).
Luckily, the other two thirds of the book are about photography. As stated in the introduction, the information "is presented as a variety of techniques regarding equipment choice, technical approach, subject matter, and production practices". This is certainly the case, and the book is useful and applicable, certainly if you're relatively new to photography. On the other hand, if you already have replaced a camera because you used it to death, you won't discover much new: yes, you need a tripod at night and warm clothing :) .
So, if you're new to photography, I'll give it a 3 stars out of 5 (1/3 of software manual killed it for me). If you're not, maybe 2 out of 5: it's not a bad book and certainly not something very technical of that goes deep in the artistic part of photography. Nevertheless, it's very fast read and it's good to see the bits you've learn in one document.
Screen Calibration on Ubuntu 12.04 with Spyder2 [workaround] May 6, 2012Posted by claudio in Uncategorized.
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The bad news: the default colour calibration wizard on Ubuntu 12.04 has a bug: awful magenta cast on some screens. Fine on others.
The good news: it works flawlessly using the (graphical) alternative below.
As a enthusiastic photographer (see my latest Perl Fosdem pictures) I am very positive about the colour management integration in the latest Ubuntu (12.04). Sure, colour calibration was possible before, but now it's an integral part of the system and not a simple add-on. Ubuntu++
Once the reviews are in, I will probably buy the ColorHug open source hardware calibration device. In the meantime I borrowed an old Spyder2 (express) from my father-in-law. I do not recommend buying new devices from Colorvision. The company is known to be very antagonistic to free and open source software. But, if you already have the hardware in a drawer it's better to use it.
Once you plug in the device, the "Calibration" button will activate and the necessary packages will be installed. However, for this HOWTO it's easier just to install the software (and its dependencies) from a shell window:
$ sudo apt-get install gnome-color-manager
(This install argyll as a dependency that does the real calibration beneath the GUI.)
This step is only applicable if you have a Spyder 2 device. As mentioned above, the company is not FOSS-friendly and doesn't even provide technical specifications. You will need the firmware of the device from the Windows driver. If you trust me, you can get mine here [MD5: 007ac5705a3a8ed7edf01569700e6ebf]. Put it in the .local/share/color directory in your home directory (create the needed directories if not present). It was extracted from the 2.3.6 Windows driver for the Spider2 Express (the latest at the time of writing). If you want to create the file yourself, see here. In short: you'll need the driver CD. If you don't have it or want/need a more up-to-date version, you'll need to install the driver and feed the generated .dll to spyd2en:
spyd2en -v ./CVSpyder.dll
In the GUI (Dash -> Applications -> Color, or simply type "color" and click the icon), if you select your screen and the "Calibrate…", the steps offered by the wizard are straight forward. Very easy. While it worked great on the computer of my better half, the generated profile on my own laptop (attached to an external screen) had a terrible magenta cast. Not of the type "your eyes will adapt to it".
After investigating and looking closely at the profile, it was clear that the profile used a 6500K white balance, instead of the 5000K requested in the wizard (it's called "Photography and graphics" there). Furthermore, the wizard offered 3 calibrations options: 4, 10 and 20 minutes depending on the desired accuracy. While I chose 4 minutes for testing purposes, the calibration took a long time (an hour or longer). Also, the advanced output in the calibration window (hidden by default) categorised the screen as CRT while it's a LCD. Because of this, I don't think the problem is tied to the specific firmware (running the latest available) of the hardware, but rather to gnome-color-manager integration with the device and maybe certain configurations. I don't have other calibration devices available to test. Bug reported.
dispcalGUI is a OS-agnostic alternative to gnome-color-manager and in fact – just as gnome-color-manager – and GUI on top argyll. Just download the deb (the most recent deb for Ubuntu 11.10 works fine on 12.04). If you double click it, the Ubuntu Software Manager will launch and perform the installation (or just use "dpkg -i" if you are a Debianista at heart).
Now, launch the dispcalGUI application from the Dash or just open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + t) and type:
Select the Photography profile, your screen (if you have a multi monitor setup) and probe your device (by clicking on the "recycle" arrows) and give your profile a more recognisable name and a location. I use brand_model_calibrationDevice, e.g. Samsung_SyncMaster2443FW_Spyder2Express). Click on Calibrate and Profile and go read a book or take some pictures (it will take a lot longer than 20 minutes, probably an hour). If you wish you can skip the white point and black level, YMMV.
Now go back to the Ubuntu Color Settings as above and add the new created profile by selecting your screen, then click "Add profile", select other and choose the path you save the monitor profile.
Your monitor is now calibrated!
Perl devroom @FOSDEM2012: photos April 27, 2012Posted by claudio in Uncategorized.
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Finally I found the time to "develop" my Perl dev-room @ FOSDEM 2012 pictures (convert from camera RAW files to jpg). It was a very nice event. If you missed the Perl dev-room in the past year, you should really visit us in 2013. Or even better, give a talk.
In the pictures above you see Nicholas talking about Moose. He forgot his mac-VGA adaptor (ahum) so he ended up writing code on the blackboard ("the loudest syntax checker on earth"). Marc mixed some Haskell in his talk while Flavio showed some Javascript-powered Perl. Clément presented a Perl SSO solution and Erik showed us a open source accounting solution. Stefan introduced the PerlCommerce platform, while Ævar (a famous guy being the most mentioned name in Programming Perl, 4th ed!) talks about git-deploy (or rather git-undeploy :) ). Marius explained the marriage of Moose and MemCached.
As the organizer of the Perl dev-room, I had to attend to a few things during the talks. My excuses for not taking pictures of Mark's and Guillaume's talk (I was able to attend most of it, though). Sadly, I didn't had the time to photograph our fabulous Perl stand (although I have some pictures from last year): Wendy, Liz, Eric and all the other volunteers did a great job.
Thank you for a successful Perl FOSDEM presence.
The Program was as follows:
|Welcome to the Perl devroom
|Claudio Ramirez
|Moose Primer
|Nicholas Perez
|Advanced Moose Techniques
|Nicholas Perez
|Perlude: a taste of Haskell in Perl
|Marc Chantreux
|Flávio Glock
|The LemonLDAP::NG Project
|Clément Oudot
|LedgerSMB: Open source accounting running on Perl
|Erik Huelsmann
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|Stefan Hornburg
|Rapid real-world testing using git-deploy
|Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason
|Mark Overmeer
|The FusionInventory Project
|Guillaume Rousse
|Using Moose objects with Memcached
|Marius Olsthoorn
Fosdem 2010 Impressions February 19, 2010Posted by claudio in Uncategorized.
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This year's FOSDEM was great. Not only did we have a Perl stand, but we could also meet face to face with other Padre developers. Here follow some loose impressions of the weekend…


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"The True, But Lunatic Ravings Of A Mad Man."
Well to end the week, we'll send you off with this note from a more than overworked addie. This is why we love anonymous tips, and why I wish more like this came in. With no further ado…
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With this being the first year that all four number ones have made it to the final four, every serious basketball fan should feel cheated and frustrated. One of the things that has always made NCAA basketball just a little bit more thrilling than say the NBA, has been the ability for the underdog to surprise everyone. And granted, this tournament has seen two 12 seeded teams and two 13 seeded teams upset their opponents to make it into the 2nd round of the tournament. Even more exciting was seeing Davidson, a ten seed, give KU a run for their money. But in the end, even Davidson fell victim to the #1 seed, just like in every other region, leaving us with the best-of-the-best scenario.
Coincidentally, the best-of-the-best scenario (all four #1 teams) is also the most frustrating and boring scenario for everyone who loves college basketball. You see, plenty of NCAA tournament "experts" are returning to their day jobs today, semi-frustrated that Texas and Tennessee couldn't get their act together and were eliminated, consequently ruining their brackets. For them, returning to work is a drag, but at least they don't have to agonize over how brilliant they would have looked had Stephon Curry taken the shot like he was supposed to and kissed KU goodbye. Drowning themselves in paperwork is almost as good as a vacation since it will distract them from thinking about how stupid it was to pick Xavier to make it to the finals.
So while these quote, "experts" are trying to lick their wounds and return to normalcy they are instead being confronted by the female coworker who is all smiles today since she is now the favorite to win the office pool. Sure, she's just as chipper as can be on a Monday since she just chose the favorites because, "Well, they're the best, aren't they?" This is also the same chick who thinks "bracketology" is where a chiropractic gets his license and hasn't watched a single minute of NCAA basketball this entire season. Of course, the only reason why she found out she's winning is because the IT guy at work told her. Her response? "Really? Get out! O-M-G, no way!"
Please, let's just get this over with and find a way to give her the pool money when I'm not around so I don't have to listen to how she's going to spend her winnings on getting her hair highlighted and her dog groomed. Next year, she's uninvited.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Busted Brackets
posted by MoneyMouth
With this being the first year that all four number ones have made it to the final four, every serious basketball fan should feel cheated and frustrated. One of the things that has always made NCAA basketball just a little bit more thrilling than say the NBA, has been the ability for the underdog to surprise everyone. And granted, this tournament has seen two 12 seeded teams and two 13 seeded teams upset their opponents to make it into the 2nd round of the tournament. Even more exciting was seeing Davidson, a ten seed, give KU a run for their money. But in the end, even Davidson fell victim to the #1 seed, just like in every other region, leaving us with the best-of-the-best scenario.
Posted by MoneyMouth at 8:48 AM 0 comments
Labels: Bracketology, March Madness, NCAA basketball
New Beginnings
posted by MoneyMouth
Baseball fans across the country are breaking out their hats, jerseys, and gloves today as they head out to their home team's ballpark to witness their team's first (or 2nd) regular season game for the 2008 MLB season. For some fans, this is the beginning of something special, and for others, its the beginning of a horribly tumultuous season filled with injuries and errors.
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Labels: Barry Bonds, MLB, Opening Day, San Francisco Giants
Sunday, March 30, 2008
MLB 2008 Preview
posted by BiCoastal Bias
BiCoastal Bias here, coming at you with three thoughts about the upcoming MLB season (which already started in Tokyo, but whatever).
1. The AL east might be the best division - ever. This division has an upper echelon (Boston and New York) and a middle class (Toronto and Tampa). The middle class will still compete well with any team in the American League, and all four of them will beat up on Baltimore. The problem is that it takes a lot to get a playoff spot in the AL.
2. The Rockies will find that it's even harder to get back to the World Series. Don't get me wrong, this team is legit and will be fighting for playoff spots for years to come. But just to make the playoffs last year took an incredible combination of luck and grit. They might find it hard to avoid a letdown this year, and they can only afford so much before they're on the outside looking in. But it could be worse, they could be the Brewers . . .
3. Can the Brewers correct what went wrong? I can only imagine the toll that last year's collapse took on their young players' confidences. They've got enough talent, but they need some experience when it comes to finishing a season strong. The experience they had last year will only serve to plant some doubts when things get difficult this year. Last year had the potential to be a huge step forward for this franchise, but I think it ended up being a step back.
Look to the Sports Frappe team to provide you more on what to expect from this season.
Posted by BiCoastal Bias at 12:45 PM 0 comments
Labels: MLB
Thursday, March 27, 2008
San Francisco Giants Sink To A New Low
posted by IntrinsicBent
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Labels: Barry Bonds, Bruce Bochy, NL West, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
H-Town And Down
posted by Travellin' Frappian
I did time in Houston the first part of the week. Actually I am in the Phoenix airport as I write. So far the only person I've known here is Stedman Graham, Oprah's boyfriend. But he didn't seem to know me. The guy is so much taller in person than he is on his books. Seriously, he's 6'5" plus. His book covers show him at about 5"5'.
So back to Houston where they seem to feel that the Rockets' win streak means they won something. Noone's concerned about the injuries, or their mini losing streak, or the fact that they play in the most competitive conference in pro sports. I guess mediocre performance will sew that into you.
On my way out of town, I did see a huge freeway billboard with a picture of Roger Clemens' huge cranium in a 'stros hat about to deliver a pitch off the mound. What did the billboard say? It said "Houston Supports Roger Clemens." Loyalty is cute isn't it?
I would have loved to have pulled over and taken a picture so I could post it here, but the Frappe don't trust their independent contractor content providers with valuable assets like digital cameras. Which simply put is bull.
When the founders of the Frappe (the old one and the younger one with all the facial hair) pursuaded me to document my travels (for no compensation of course) they said, we'll give you stuff. Stupid me, I assumed that the least they would do was give me the tools to do the job...........for free. When you assume, you make an.................
The best thing about my trip was being able to wakeup to live MLB the past two days.
And for that, I say........sweet.
Travel question: Does anyone else ever think they know how the superhero Flash feels when they walk on those moving sidewalks in airports and seem to be travelling about 5 times as fast as the mere mortals that for some reason choose to walk on regular ground?
No one?
Alrighty then.
Posted by Travellin' Frappian at 7:04 PM 0 comments
Revisiting some NCAA predictions
posted by BiCoastal Bias
Let's revisit my post predictions from one week ago:
Biggest First Round Upset:
So St. Joseph's didn't beat Oklahoma, and not only was there a 5-12 upset, there were two of them, complemented by two 4-13 upsets; making this tournament odd simply for having two 12-13 games in the second round. This tournament didn't have any more upsets than most, it's just that the upsets that did happen all happened in the same brackets, making for some strange math.
Sweet Sixteen Crasher(s):
I feel a little bit better knowing that Butler at least took Tennessee to overtime. I was way off with USC - Kansas St. looked great against them in the first round, then looked ready to implode against Wisconsin. While I had Davidson getting by Gonzaga, I definitely didn't have them beating Georgetown; and of course no one imagined two 12-seeds would get into the Sweet 16 by beating thirteen seeds . . . So let's just disqualify this category, shall we?
Final Four:
Still alive!!! UNC, Kansas, Texas, UCLA. Nothing wrong with playing it safe.
3rd Round Predictions:
I've got Louisville beating Tennessee, and because I believe in the philosophy that when a bet fails, try it again, I'm picking both Wisconsin and Xavier to go down.
Posted by BiCoastal Bias at 1:04 PM 1 comments
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Roger Goodell Is Anti-American
posted by MoneyMouth
I caught wind today of a rumor that Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, could be considering a new rule for his No-Fun-League that would require all players to have their hair cut short enough to fit underneath their helmets. And it was at this moment that I realized the terrorists had won.
Posted by MoneyMouth at 9:48 AM 0 comments
Labels: America's Pastime, Bud Selig, MLB, NFL, Roger Goodell
Great Game, Stupid Idea
posted by BiCoastal Bias
The Red Sox and the A's played a great game today, the opening game of the season, but how many of you were awake for it? I'll confess, by the time I got out of the shower I only caught the tenth inning.
Look, Japan already has their own high quality baseball league, and of course they are gonna go nuts to have Daisuke Matsuzaka starting a game back in his homeland. But is there really a good reason for playing regular season games there? I just don't get it.
One thing entertaining that came out of this was Manny Ramirez's end-game "Hero's Interview." The questions were only being translated for him, so I have no idea as to what he was responding, but he answered two questions with the phrase "Hey, why not?" I can only assume the Japanese interviewer was asking, "Why play a game in Tokyo?"
Posted by BiCoastal Bias at 7:02 AM 2 comments
Labels: Manny Ramirez, MLB
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Cabrera Cashes In
posted by MoneyMouth
Just because March Madness is producing some of the most thrilling games that we have all seen since the Super Bowl doesn't mean we need to ignore the fact that the MLB season starts in less than 9 days. So MoneyMouth is here to keep you filled in on the latest, today being Miguel Cabrera cashing in.
Miguel Cabrera will reportedly be signing an 8 year, 153.3 million dollar extension with the Tigers this week making him hold the fourth richest contract in baseball history. While the Tigers have to be happy that they just locked up their newest acquisition to a long-term deal (the boy is only 24), I'm assuming they must be a little uneasy at the same time. Contract years are traditionally big statistical years for baseball players as they fight to make their market value rise on the edge of free-agency. The Tigers have effectively cut out the possibility of Cabrera making a huge splash and then leaving the team for the highest bidder, but they have also cut out his since of urgency. Granted, Cabrera has shown that he was serious about this season from the start by hitting the gym and losing some serious poundage. But as IntrinsicBent knows all too well, losing and gaining weight doesn't take very much effort. Only time will tell if Cabrera will be able stay motivated and earn his huge contract. But if I were the Tigers, I'd make sure to slip a weight incentive/condition into that extension just to make sure he doesn't balloon up like Violet Beauregarde.
Honestly, I'm sure Cabrera will be just fine and will continue to be an amazing offensive force in the Tigers lineup. Just keep the boy away from the Krispy Kremes to be safe.
Posted by MoneyMouth at 9:14 AM 0 comments
Labels: Detroit Tigers, Miguel Cabrera
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Ovechkin Update
posted by MoneyMouth
The Frappe reported on this story last year when Alexander Ovechkin was signed to a 13 year, 124 million dollar contract. While I was more than skeptical about spending so much money on one player when the NHL doesn't exactly look like it is in the kind of shape to be dishing out such contracts, the Washington Capitals are getting a return on their investment. Last night, Ovechkin scored two goals, bringing his season total to 60. The last season that there was a 60 goal scorer was in 1995-96 when Mario Lemieux (69) and Jaromir Jagr (62) did it as teammates. And in case you think Ovechkin is all about the goal, he also had two assists. Pretty good stat-line.
Posted by MoneyMouth at 5:43 AM 0 comments
Labels: Alexander Ovechkin, NHL, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals
Thursday, March 20, 2008
The Pulse Of Arizona And New Mexico
posted by Travellin' Frappian
Started out the week in Tucson Arizona where the feel of media printed and audio seemed to be abject disbelief that Arizona State did not make it to the big dance that is the NCAA Tournament.
I was in Tucson where they didn't seem to care much since, after all, they made it in.
I heard a sports talk radio interview with Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr who was riding the crest of the Shaq filled Suns finally stringing some wins together. He is also an Arizona alum and gave his input on their chances, which shock of all shocks, was that their prospects were good.
The funniest line he had was when conversation went back to the Suns and he described one of his late season pickups, guard Gordan Giricek, strengths' as having that "Euro Flop" thing going on.
Later in the week found me in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where residents were giddy at making the NAIA Tournament and didn't seem to care that they lost in the first round to Cal. I guess a long stretch of underperformance will do that for you.
Posted by Travellin' Frappian at 5:51 PM 0 comments
A Few NCAA Picks
posted by BiCoastal Bias
BiCoastal Bias coming back to you today after a brief February hiatus. Just in time to give you my March Madness predictions, but just too late for any of them to count in your own brackets. Why? Cuz I don't like people making money off me, plain and simple.
Biggest First Round Upset:
St. Joseph's over Oklahoma. I know, it's only an 11 seed, but I think this might be the year we don't have the traditional 5-12 upset. (As I write, Georgia's got a first half lead as a 14 seed. I'm nothing if not honest.)
Sweet Sixteen Crasher:
I'm taking Butler. I know this is a poplular pick, since they were under-seeded in anyone's eyes, and Tennessee is a bit unpredictable. I've also got USC knocking off Wisconsin. (I know, I know, this has got to be the first time I've bashed an overrated Big 10 team.)
Final Four:
UNC, Kansas, Texas, UCLA. With UCLA beating UNC in the final. What can I say, I'm trendy.
One other important announcement that Money Mouth wanted me to make: He has Xavier as the tournament runner-up . . . They're currently down by nine to Georgia.
Posted by BiCoastal Bias at 10:25 AM 2 comments
Good Basketball Is Not Played After Midnight
posted by MoneyMouth
On the eve of the "big" tournament, I found myself a little too restless to wait for this morning's NCAA action that will consume my entire life for the next few weeks. Aside from October and Opening Day, there is not a sporting event that I love more than the March to Madness. So, I convinced Mrs. MoneyMouth that it would be a fun idea to go watch some college basketball from a different level: the NAIA.
The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is holding its annual championship tournament this weekend at the Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, in which 32 teams will compete to be crowned as the National Champion. While that may sound pretty similar to the more popular NCAA tournament, the big difference is the NAIA takes a total of 7 days to crown its winner instead of the customary 19. As you can imagine, playing 31 games in a single auditorium over 7 days is no easy accomplishment, especially when 16 of those games are played in the span of 48 hours.
Unfortunate for myself and the Mrs. was the fact that our alma mater, Point Loma Nazarene University, was set to tip off against the number 9 seed, Southern Nazarene University, at 10:30pm. That is, until one of the earlier games went into double overtime. So 10:30 quickly turned into 11:30, and as you can imagine the game suffered as a result. While these two teams fought it out, the officiating became more and more loose as the game went further into the early hours of the morning. Fouls went uncalled and intensities flared as the refs' eyes became more bloodshot and sleep deprived. Lucky for Point Loma, some of this worked to their favor (although there were plenty of missed calls going the other way) and they pulled out a stunning upset in overtime, winning 76 - 73.
While I was rather thrilled to witness a Point Loma victory in the NAIA tournament (a player I spoke with after the game estimated that it had been 40 years since PLNU has had a victory in the tournament), I was disappointed to witness the game itself suffer due to its extremely late time slot. Of course, it was only after leaving the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium at 1:30am that I understood the slogan plastered above the entrance:
"College Basketball's Toughest Tournament"
You better believe it.
Posted by MoneyMouth at 6:19 AM 2 comments
Labels: March Madness, NAIA, Point Loma Nazarene University, Souther Nazarene University
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Shaq Under A Microscope
posted by IntrinsicBent
Posted by IntrinsicBent at 7:56 PM 1 comments
Labels: Shaq Under A Microscope
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Floyd Mayweather Only Cares About Money
posted by IntrinsicBent
Seems like his mouth alone is at least a pound.
Boxing fans, your Golden Boy (sorry Oscar) can be seen later this month on pay per view. The problem here is that he is fighting Big Show. I didn't say he was the big show, or that he is in a big show. He is fighting Big Show, as in WWE's Paul "Big Show" Wight.
He's participating in WWE professional wrestling, or as we at the Frappe like to call it..........wrasslin' sketches. That's right, Mayweather is probably rehearsing his upcoming performance as you read this.
There have been contested reports that Mayweather is pulling down a cool $20 million for his "performance". Now I hear you saying, "Intrinsic, you'd jump in the ring and run around in there in tights for $100. You may be right, but I don't think a blog journalist in the squared circle has quite the integrity problem that a person that is supposed to be representing the finer art of pugilism and warrior spirit does.
Remember about a year ago when Mayweather was feeling insecure about the surge that MMA, ie Ultimate Fighting, was experiencing and said:
"UFC ain't s---. "It ain't but a fad. … These are guys who couldn't make it in boxing. So they do [mixed martial arts]. Boxing is the best sport in the world and it's here to stay."
So where does pro wrestling fit in Mayweather's pecking order now? Even if he is pulling 20 mill, isn't it costing him.............his reputation?
Floyd Mayweather is all about the paycheck. He won't be stepping into the UFC's octagon, or any other MMA (mixed martial arts) promotion because he would get his head handed to him. Maybe literally.
If you don't know much about boxing and other combat sports, then you think I'm overreacting. Combat sports are the ultimate individual sport. There's no one but you in the ring, cage, or mat to rely on to keep someone from messing you up...........bad.
Boxing is steeped deep in tradition. And it has nothing to do with ear biting. Most boxers, if they don't have one written, have a boxing tree in their head. This tree tracks who they have beaten and who the opponents they have beaten have beaten. This allows them to be able to say "to be the best, you have to beat the best".
I'm not going to take it back too far, but here's the concept:
- Mike Tyson beat Larry Holmes on January 22, 1988
- Larry Holmes beat Muhammad Ali on October 2, 1980
- Muhammad Ali beat Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964
- Sonny Liston beat Floyd Patterson on September 25, 1962
You get the drift. It's a veritable lineage of champions. In this example, Mike Tyson's boxing heritage goes all the way back to Sonny Liston. And beyond.
It is true that many of the fighters listed had suspect opponents. Ali fought a kickboxer and a wrestler I believe. Or maybe I am confusing him with Rocky Balboa.
In this day and age when big fight money is so available and Mayweather has captured so much of it, to take a payday for a fake event is just reprehensible.
It's very possible that Mayweather is getting his advice from the same person that hooked him up last year with his gig on "Dancing With The Stars."
Let me help you Floyd. Stay away from any record deals, infomercials, or reality series in the near future.
Posted by IntrinsicBent at 7:12 PM 0 comments
Labels: Floyd Mayweather, Floyd Patterson, Hypocrisy, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, MMA, Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, UFC, WWE
Friday, March 07, 2008
Shaq Under A Microscope
posted by IntrinsicBent
Phoenix Suns 118
Utah Jazz 126
Games Shaq played in: 9 out of 13
Record with Shaq: 3-6
Record without Shaq: 3-1
This ongoing feature chronicles the Phoenix Suns' journey after they traded for Shaq.
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Labels: Shaq Under A Microscope
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Humane Society Gives Golfer The Bird
posted by IntrinsicBent
But I digress...............................................
Let's talk about birds. In fact, let me do a little word association with myself for you:
Turkey - Sandwich
Geese - Evil
Crows - Bully
Roadrunner - Coyote
Hawk - Tripp Isenhour taking aim
You have surely heard the story by now. Golfer Tripp Isenhour is shooting an instructional golf video on the links and a hawk lands and starts giving him the business, so he takes aim and.........well, let's just say that hawk is no longer a golf fan.
Everyone needs to give this Isenhour guy a break. It reminds me of something I heard the late comedian Mitch Hedberg say: "I never made a hole in one. But I did hit a guy. And that was way more satisfying."
Do you know how hard it is to restrain yourself when some jerk hawk is apeing you from 75 feet out? Do you also know the skill necessary to hit said hawk with a golf ball hit by a golf club from 75 yards out? If it was a clay pigeon, this guy'd be hitting the talk show circuit.
Let me break this article down for you:
1) Don't mess with migratory birds.
2) The name of the video was "Shoot Like A Pro". Maybe they should have stressed that Ike shouldn't take it so literal.
3) "Grand Cypress Golf Club—his home course—when a squawking red-shouldered hawk forced another take." - Uncool. You don't step into a man's yard and dis him.
4) "He got in his golf cart and drove closer to the bird, then 300 yards away, and starting hitting balls at it. The bird didn't move and Isenhour gave up and drove away." - Quitter. If he'd taken it out at 300 feet, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
5) "Isenhour allegedly said, "I'll get him now," and aimed for the hawk." - You have to admire calling your shot.
6) "About the sixth ball came very near the bird's head, and (Isenhour) was very excited that it was so close," Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer Brian Baine indicated in a report. - Those Fish and Wildlife dudes have hawklike eyesight themselves. He saw that from 75 yards out?
7) "A few shots later, witnesses said he hit the hawk. The bird, protected as a migratory species, fell to the ground bleeding from both nostrils." - Hawks have nostrils?
8) "Isenhour said in a statement issued through his management company, SFX Golf. "I want to let everyone know there was neither any malice nor deliberate intent whatsoever to hit or harm the hawk. I was trying to simply scare it into flying away." - Uh, then what was the whole "I'll get him now" thing all about?
9) "He just kept saying how he didn't think he could have hit it, which I think is a stupid thing for a PGA Tour golfer to say," Senger said. "He can put a ball in a hole from hundreds of yards away, and here he is hitting line drives at something that's, I don't know, a couple hundred feet away?" - Ok Skippy, what was it, 75 yards, or a couple hundred feet?
10) "Isenhour said he is an animal lover and his family has adopted three cats from a local shelter." - A visit to PETA with Jesse Jackson as your wing man will help your cause as well.
11) "Bartlett said Isenhour's case, like the Michael Vick dog fighting case, is disappointing for society." - Someone had to play the Vick card.
Well, that's it for now. I need to take my cat to his therapist. He's been acting out lately because of repressed frustration from his kithood.
Before I leave though, why was this ok?
Posted by IntrinsicBent at 10:14 PM 1 comments
Labels: Geese Suck, Idiot Golfer, Jesse Jackson, Mitch Hedberg, PETA, Taking Aim
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
The Only Reason That Favre's Retirement Is Wack
posted by IntrinsicBent
Kudos to Brett for coming back when no one thought he should. And then taking the youngest team in the NFL one play away from getting into the Superbowl. And then going out on his own terms near the top of his game.
The only thing that is wack is no talent sports bobble heads on the radio and elsewhere that are now saying that the Green Bay Packers will be a better team next season than they were this season.
Truth is, they won't even be making the playoffs.
Mark that down as you make your little attempts at saying something outrageous to get noticed. There's no such thing as a sports shock jock.
Go ahead and mark that down too.
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Labels: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Pop Warner
NCAA On Line Two
posted by IntrinsicBent
When asked if he'd like to return to Hawaii someday, as in live there, Brennan responded by saying yes, and that he had a place there.
I don't profess to know diddley about Colt Brennan, but do know that it's probably a rare situation where a college senior athlete owns a place in Hawaii before he officially has NFL type money.
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Labels: Colt Brennan, Hawaii Rainbows, NCAA
Double Shot Of A Shaq Microscope
posted by IntrinsicBent
The Shaq experiment, in Double Vision.
March 4, 2008
Phoenix Suns 97
Portland Trailblazers 92
Games Shaq played in: 7 out of 11
Record with Shaq: 3-4
Record without Shaq: 3-1
March 5, 2008
Phoenix Suns 113
Denver Nuggets 126
Games Shaq played in: 8 out of 12
Record with Shaq: 3-5
Record without Shaq: 3-1
This ongoing feature chronicles the Phoenix Suns' journey after they traded for Shaq.
Posted by IntrinsicBent at 10:33 PM 0 comments
Labels: Shaq Under A Microscope
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Excuse Me, But You Are Sitting In My $80,000 Seats
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Labels: Carlos Zambrano, CBOE, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Cubs, Seat Auction
Nationals Need a New Trainer
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Labels: Dimitri Young, Nick Johnson, PED, Steroids, Washington Nationals
Monday, March 03, 2008
Cassell Forcing His Way Onto Celtics
posted by BiCoastal Bias
Apparently, Sam Cassell really wants to be a Celtic, and it looks like all his hard work is paying off.
This all started over a month ago, when Sam Cassell (a Los Angeles Clipper) made the public confession that he would be the perfect addition to the Boston Celtics. Of course, to most fans and media, this was taken as a 'dis' on the Celtics current point guard, Rajon Rondo; leading to the February 6 match up between the Clippers and Celtics looking like a showdown between these two players. This could be a chance for Cassell to prove what an upgrade he would be to his future team. In case you haven't seen it already, check out this clip to see what happens when things don't go exactly as Cassell plans.
Perhaps Cassell, realizing his tryout wasn't going so well, decided on plan B: eliminate the competition - "If the Celtics don't need me now, maybe they will after THIS."
Whatever it was he was thinking/offering, the Celtics weren't really biting, up until now. Cassell has missed four straight games with a wrist injury, and the Clippers have placed him on waivers. Assuming he clears waivers, all sources sound pretty confident that he will sign with the Celtics. It turned out, all he needed to do was get hurt, not get somebody else hurt. The higher ups are also saying he will not replace Rondo in the starting lineup, he will simply offer minutes late in the game when Rondo's inexperience often shows.
Of course, this Cassell mission could really take a turn south if someone claims him off of waivers, a serious long shot, but would be hilarious if it actually happened. What's interesting is, if the Celtics really wanted him, don't you think they'd be willing to claim him off waivers?
Posted by BiCoastal Bias at 7:30 AM 2 comments
Labels: Boston Celtics, Sam Cassell
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Shaq Under A Microscope
posted by IntrinsicBent
Here is your Shaq update:
Phoenix Suns 114
Philadelphia Sixers 119
Games Shaq played in: 6 out of 10
Record with Shaq: 2-4
Record without Shaq: 3-1
This ongoing feature chronicles the Phoenix Suns' journey after they traded for Shaq.
Posted by IntrinsicBent at 11:48 AM 1 comments
Labels: Shaq Under A Microscope


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- 'Isn't 007 supposed to handsome?': Idris Elba jokes about the James Bond debate after critics suggest he can't play British spy because he's black
- Jessie J shows off her fabulous curves in sexy red bandeau top and skimpy bikini as she frolics on the beach during festive holiday
- Kris Jenner hits the shops after lavish Christmas Eve soiree... and toyboy Corey Gamble finds time for a retail splurge too Needed retail therapy
- Health Notes: Sheridan Smith catches the boot camp bug before she goes on the beat The actress has gone the extra mile to prepare for her police role
- Video of moment Saved by the Bell's Screech 'stabbed man with a flick knife' in bar fight before fleeing the scene with his clown girlfriend Loli Pop
- It's a Christmas miracle! Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran pictured at holiday party after 'reconciling relationship' Reportedly made amends
- Selena Gomez covers up in flowy black print wrap for touch down at LAX after Christmas feast in Texas It must have have been some feast!
- Faier play! Former TOWIE star Sam shows off her INCREDIBLE physique in cropped bralet and leggings as she hits the gym for new fitness shoot
- From Downton Abbey to Downtown LA: Mrs Patmore moves to Hollywood and says Tinseltown has stolen her heart Lesley Nicol in U.S.
- Juggling act! Scott Disick holds hands with son Mason as he chats on his mobile during shopping trip Recently became a ftaher again
- John Cusack and Jackie Chan go to battle in first trailer for Chinese action film Dragon Blade Not two actors you would expect to see together
- Any day now! Nicole Trunfio shows off growing tummy at 37 weeks pregnant during Aspen getaway with Gary Clark Jr
- George and Amal Clooney soak up the Mexican sun as they enjoy festive vacation with close friend Cindy Crawford Sunshine break
- Putting on a united front: Exes Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton play happy families as they take their children out for post-Christmas lunch
- Aspen, here we come! Will Ferrell and his family depart LA for the snowy slopes of Colorado to celebrate the New Year Lucky them!
- Kelsey Grammer plays the doting father as he takes three of his children and wife Kayte Walsh to lunch in West Hollywood Looked very proud
- Ray Winstone reveals he was once jobless and 'so skint I thought I was Arthur Daley' He's now one of Britain's most successful actors - but had humble roots
- Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote amps up the sex appeal in tight green glittery dress as she parties up a storm in Manchester with her girlfriends
- Time for some snow! Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart head for the mountains on his private jet for a family holiday Glam in the snow
- Puppy love! Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness enjoy an outing with their two precious pooches They're dog mad
- On the Borderline! Madonna album plans in disarray as six new tracks plummet out of iTunes top 100... DAYS after their panic release
- First class departure! Rochelle Humes oozes style in faux fur gilet as she jets out of London with husband Marvin and their daughter Alaia-May
- Lauren Goodger climbs into bed for busty new selfie... after vowing to find her 'Mr. Right' in 2015 The former TOWIE star posted two busty snaps
- Trying for a more Simple Life? Paris Hilton chooses comfort over sex appeal as she steps out in PUBLIC wearing baggy grey sweats Very unusual
- Loads of Quidditch! Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe banks £68million as his fortunes continue to soar