‘Lost’ linked to ‘Eli Stone’
Wow. ABC really, really, really wants “Lost” fans to stick around for tomorrow night’s premiere of “Eli Stone.”
It’s not enough that the network scheduled the new legal drama—about a lawyer whose hallucinations may just be prophecies—to debut right after the highly anticipated return of the island mystery.
And it wasn’t enough that ABC cleverly scheduled “Lost” to end at 10:02 p.m., forcing lots of folks who planned to tape the show to set their DVRs for “Eli,” too, just to make sure they caught those crucial final moments.
Now, here’s the latest press release, hot off the presses from Oceanic Air (otherwise known as the ABC marketing department).
If you watch “Eli,” you’ll get a chance to win a “golden pass” on the fictional airline.
No idea exactly what that means—obviously, you’re supposed to tune in to find out.
“Lost” fans know from May’s finale that Jack says the folks who made it off the island got a “golden pass” from Oceanic that let him fly anytime, anyplace, anywhere for free.
Granted, Jack’s been using it in a desperate hope that his plane will crash, returning him to the island. Hopefully, whomever wins this free ride—if there actually is one—will have a more cheerful attitude.
Anyway, here’s the rest of the release—interpret at will!
Oceanic Airlines is excited to announce your chance to get the Golden Pass. The Golden Pass truly is an adventure of a lifetime, allowing you to fly anywhere in the world, anytime you want, and as many times as you want.
For more information on how to get your Golden Pass, tune in to the premiere of “Eli Stone” on ABC Television Thursday, January 31 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET)
About Oceanic Airlines – Taking You Places You Never Imagined
Oceanic Airlines is a major airline carrier and offers the highest caliber of service for international and domestic flights. Destinations include Los Angeles, London, Sydney and South Korea.
Check back here on Friday for a recap of the “Lost” premiere—and discuss what’s the dealio with Oceanic’s golden ticket…
Source: http://remote.lohudblogs.com
1/30/08
Precocious rookies playing prominent roles in Giants' success
Precocious rookies playing prominent roles in Giants' success
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese wants you to believe his coaches are mainly responsible for the success of his first draft class.
Well, that's not entirely true. It's one thing for coach Tom Coughlin and his staff to get the most of their first-year players, which they obviously have done. But let's not kid ourselves. Reese picked some serious talent last April, and those moves could very well make the difference in this year's Super Bowl.
Just check the roster. First-round pick Aaron Ross has blossomed into a gritty cornerback with the quickness to shut down opposing receivers and the toughness to take on hard-charging runners. Second-round pick Steve Smith has shown a knack for moving the chains with clutch catches in the postseason, while a fifth-round pick, tight end Kevin Boss, has lessened the loss of injured starter Jeremy Shockey.
And then there's seventh-round pick Ahmad Bradshaw. He has become a nice counterpart to bruising running back Brandon Jacobs, and Bradshaw might even be tougher to bring down.
Most teams are happy if their first-day picks show some consistency in their first year. The Giants already have a foundation of youth that could help them prosper for many seasons to come.
"They have done a really nice job of bringing in guys who have played in big games and are used to making big plays," Smith said during Tuesday's media day. "The key thing is that I think we all want to be a focal point of this team's success."
That confidence is one the main qualities that connected this group of players when they entered the NFL. They haven't appeared to be caught up in most of the distractions that can impede a young player's progress -- adapting to life in a new city, or learning to handle the money and fame that come with being a pro athlete -- and they didn't have much interest in talking about their college exploits once they became pros. They came looking for an opportunity, plain and simple. And they found the Giants were more than willing to accommodate them, despite a wealth of veteran experience.
Reese admits he wasn't so certain his draft class would mature quickly. What he did know, however, was that he had seen enough of them to know they had a chance to be special.
"It was easy for me to pick these guys because I was still the pro personnel director when we started evaluating these kids," said Reese, who replaced Ernie Accorsi last January after spending the previous 13 years in the Giants' scouting department. "I studied these kids. I worked them out. I knew a lot about what they could do because I saw them so much."
Looking back on that draft, Reese said all his key rookies displayed characteristics that made them extremely appealing. Ross had been a standout at Texas, where he also returned kicks and helped the Longhorns win a national championship. Smith was just as much a winner during his days at USC. He was that steady possession receiver with soft hands and a knack for getting open. Whenever the Trojans played a big game -- and Smith won two national titles during his college career -- he always seemed to turn up on the highlight reel.
As for the less heralded players, Reese latched onto their intangibles. Boss didn't have access at Western Oregon to the kind of resources bigger schools offer (such as a quality weight room), but he managed just fine. He dominated at the Division II level, and Reese loved that Boss didn't cower in the midst of more high-profile prospects at the NFL combine.
Bradshaw also had a brashness to him that belied his raw skills as a runner, but he was a quick learner when he left Marshall. After winning the kick return job in preseason, he honed his skills, watching film of Tiki Barber's technique as both a pass protector and patient runner.
In all those players -- as well as safety Michael Johnson, a seventh-round pick who started five games earlier this season when injuries depleted the secondary -- Reese saw a level of maturity that gave him great optimism.
"We could see we had a good draft class as soon as we got into training camp," Reese said. "None of these guys were big-eyed once they got in here."
Added Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce: "All these guys came in with the right mentality. Most rookies just want to enjoy the moment of being in the NFL. But they all came in looking for ways to help us win games."
Now comes the hardest part. These rookies have proved they can deal with the speed and the spotlight of the NFL's regular season. They have learned how to thrive in the postseason, where any play can create or crush a team's momentum. The Super Bowl is an entirely different beast, however. It requires a level of focus and discipline you just don't see in your average rookie.
That's exactly why so many of the Giants' first-year players were paying close attention during a speech 15-year defensive end Michael Strahan gave in the days that followed New York's NFC championship game victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Strahan implored his teammates to limit the distractions of the week -- such as loved ones seeking tickets and party promoters offering all kinds of fun-filled nights -- so the Giants could concentrate on the New England Patriots. There will be plenty of time for nightlife after the season ends. The only thing that really matters is leaving Phoenix with the Lombardi Trophy in their clutches.
Well, it's safe to say the rookies heard every word of what Strahan was saying. It's also likely they have repeated it among themselves a few times since that day. Because if there is one thing we have learned from watching the Giants' first-year players, it's that they have a knack for growing up in a hurry. And that's one quality that will be real handy when they hit the field for their first Super Bowl.
Source: http://sports.espn.go.com
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese wants you to believe his coaches are mainly responsible for the success of his first draft class.
Well, that's not entirely true. It's one thing for coach Tom Coughlin and his staff to get the most of their first-year players, which they obviously have done. But let's not kid ourselves. Reese picked some serious talent last April, and those moves could very well make the difference in this year's Super Bowl.
Just check the roster. First-round pick Aaron Ross has blossomed into a gritty cornerback with the quickness to shut down opposing receivers and the toughness to take on hard-charging runners. Second-round pick Steve Smith has shown a knack for moving the chains with clutch catches in the postseason, while a fifth-round pick, tight end Kevin Boss, has lessened the loss of injured starter Jeremy Shockey.
And then there's seventh-round pick Ahmad Bradshaw. He has become a nice counterpart to bruising running back Brandon Jacobs, and Bradshaw might even be tougher to bring down.
Most teams are happy if their first-day picks show some consistency in their first year. The Giants already have a foundation of youth that could help them prosper for many seasons to come.
"They have done a really nice job of bringing in guys who have played in big games and are used to making big plays," Smith said during Tuesday's media day. "The key thing is that I think we all want to be a focal point of this team's success."
That confidence is one the main qualities that connected this group of players when they entered the NFL. They haven't appeared to be caught up in most of the distractions that can impede a young player's progress -- adapting to life in a new city, or learning to handle the money and fame that come with being a pro athlete -- and they didn't have much interest in talking about their college exploits once they became pros. They came looking for an opportunity, plain and simple. And they found the Giants were more than willing to accommodate them, despite a wealth of veteran experience.
Reese admits he wasn't so certain his draft class would mature quickly. What he did know, however, was that he had seen enough of them to know they had a chance to be special.
"It was easy for me to pick these guys because I was still the pro personnel director when we started evaluating these kids," said Reese, who replaced Ernie Accorsi last January after spending the previous 13 years in the Giants' scouting department. "I studied these kids. I worked them out. I knew a lot about what they could do because I saw them so much."
Looking back on that draft, Reese said all his key rookies displayed characteristics that made them extremely appealing. Ross had been a standout at Texas, where he also returned kicks and helped the Longhorns win a national championship. Smith was just as much a winner during his days at USC. He was that steady possession receiver with soft hands and a knack for getting open. Whenever the Trojans played a big game -- and Smith won two national titles during his college career -- he always seemed to turn up on the highlight reel.
As for the less heralded players, Reese latched onto their intangibles. Boss didn't have access at Western Oregon to the kind of resources bigger schools offer (such as a quality weight room), but he managed just fine. He dominated at the Division II level, and Reese loved that Boss didn't cower in the midst of more high-profile prospects at the NFL combine.
Bradshaw also had a brashness to him that belied his raw skills as a runner, but he was a quick learner when he left Marshall. After winning the kick return job in preseason, he honed his skills, watching film of Tiki Barber's technique as both a pass protector and patient runner.
In all those players -- as well as safety Michael Johnson, a seventh-round pick who started five games earlier this season when injuries depleted the secondary -- Reese saw a level of maturity that gave him great optimism.
"We could see we had a good draft class as soon as we got into training camp," Reese said. "None of these guys were big-eyed once they got in here."
Added Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce: "All these guys came in with the right mentality. Most rookies just want to enjoy the moment of being in the NFL. But they all came in looking for ways to help us win games."
Now comes the hardest part. These rookies have proved they can deal with the speed and the spotlight of the NFL's regular season. They have learned how to thrive in the postseason, where any play can create or crush a team's momentum. The Super Bowl is an entirely different beast, however. It requires a level of focus and discipline you just don't see in your average rookie.
That's exactly why so many of the Giants' first-year players were paying close attention during a speech 15-year defensive end Michael Strahan gave in the days that followed New York's NFC championship game victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Strahan implored his teammates to limit the distractions of the week -- such as loved ones seeking tickets and party promoters offering all kinds of fun-filled nights -- so the Giants could concentrate on the New England Patriots. There will be plenty of time for nightlife after the season ends. The only thing that really matters is leaving Phoenix with the Lombardi Trophy in their clutches.
Well, it's safe to say the rookies heard every word of what Strahan was saying. It's also likely they have repeated it among themselves a few times since that day. Because if there is one thing we have learned from watching the Giants' first-year players, it's that they have a knack for growing up in a hurry. And that's one quality that will be real handy when they hit the field for their first Super Bowl.
Source: http://sports.espn.go.com
1/29/08
DANE WILLIAMS RIP: Hurley Employee Found Dead
DANE WILLIAMS RIP: Hurley Employee Found Dead
According to a report published by CBS News, the body of Dane Williams, Huntington Beach local and member of the Hurley marketing department, was found dead in the City Heights section of San Diego, 20 miles from where he was last seen. Dane went missing on Saturday morning near 1 a.m. after attending the ASR tradeshow. Dane was 23. The knowledge of his death comes as a deep shock to us at Surfer and our deepest condolences go out to all of his friends and family. Stay tuned to Surfermag.com for more information.
Source: http://surfermag.com
According to a report published by CBS News, the body of Dane Williams, Huntington Beach local and member of the Hurley marketing department, was found dead in the City Heights section of San Diego, 20 miles from where he was last seen. Dane went missing on Saturday morning near 1 a.m. after attending the ASR tradeshow. Dane was 23. The knowledge of his death comes as a deep shock to us at Surfer and our deepest condolences go out to all of his friends and family. Stay tuned to Surfermag.com for more information.
Source: http://surfermag.com
1/28/08
Video of Adolf Hitler as Dallas Cowboys Fan
Video of Adolf Hitler as Dallas Cowboys Fan
A comedic parody of Adolf Hitler as a Dallas Cowboys fan is available on Finditt.com.
The video portrays an actor as Adolf Hitler, showing disgust and anger after being informed that the Cowboys lost to the New York Giants in the 2007 NFC Playoffs.
A group of men walk into his office and give Hitler the information, to which he responds in a tirade.
The piece of satire has circulated through the Internet and has been seen on blogs, as well as YouTube.
In recent team news, owner Jerry Jones has made plans to pay Terrell Owens a $3 million roster bonus, which means the All-Pro wide receiver will be back for the final season of his three-year, $25 million contract. According to Jones, a contract extension is down the line for Owens.
Quarterback Tony Romo has reportedly dumped his girlfriend, singer Jessica Simpson. Romo has been reported as saying that she was too much of a diva and he believes that she was indded the bad luck charm that she was rumored to be. Simpson's appearance at a Cowboys home was deemed the reason for Romo's worst game of his career.
In the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo had a career-low 22.2 quarterback rating, completing just 13-of-36 passes for 214 yards and three interceptions. The Eagles won 10-6.
Source: http://www.transworldnews.com
A comedic parody of Adolf Hitler as a Dallas Cowboys fan is available on Finditt.com.
The video portrays an actor as Adolf Hitler, showing disgust and anger after being informed that the Cowboys lost to the New York Giants in the 2007 NFC Playoffs.
A group of men walk into his office and give Hitler the information, to which he responds in a tirade.
The piece of satire has circulated through the Internet and has been seen on blogs, as well as YouTube.
In recent team news, owner Jerry Jones has made plans to pay Terrell Owens a $3 million roster bonus, which means the All-Pro wide receiver will be back for the final season of his three-year, $25 million contract. According to Jones, a contract extension is down the line for Owens.
Quarterback Tony Romo has reportedly dumped his girlfriend, singer Jessica Simpson. Romo has been reported as saying that she was too much of a diva and he believes that she was indded the bad luck charm that she was rumored to be. Simpson's appearance at a Cowboys home was deemed the reason for Romo's worst game of his career.
In the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo had a career-low 22.2 quarterback rating, completing just 13-of-36 passes for 214 yards and three interceptions. The Eagles won 10-6.
Source: http://www.transworldnews.com
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