I bought 2 tickets to Friday Nights game here in Tampa for $90/each

I WILL SELL THEM FOR $80/EACH

Section 119 Row K Aisle Seats 1 & 2 (behind Tex Dugout)

I will even meet you at the stadium and personally give them to you.

If you are interested, please shoot me an email:

sterlingfunding34@yahoo.com or call me 813-786-4081

-Mike

I was the President of a Fraternity in California back in 2002, and I'm still on the list serve, so I get emails from the guys here and there about Rush events, parties, job inquiries, etc.  And though I'm no longer present, or attend any of the alumni or actives events, I do get their emails, and read them from time to time.  This one struck me pretty hard, and its crazy what a small world it is we live in.  This is a letetr he wrote to his brothers in the fraternity, and I think it rings true for all.  Read on...

"As some of you know my brother is in serious condition at the hospital because of a drunk driver. I have been watching him at night and early morning in his ICU room and have done so not knowing if he will live through the night on a few occasions. When I found out last Thursday of the crash, I drove from San Marcos to Irvine thinking I had lost my brother, Jon, the whole way. We were told last thursday by the Doctor that they were very concerned about survival. He recently got his breathing tube taken out and I have seen him struggle to take every breath for the last two days. He was internally decapitated, which means his spine had broken away from his skull. He also has a broken pelvis, shoulder, ribs, and vertebras in his back, along with whatever else the doctors have not found. I have been by my brother’s side the whole time, and seen things that no brother should have to see someone they love go through. On top of these things three others were killed  in the crash, one being a close family friend, the other being a friend I have met visiting my brother in Fullerton, and the other a professional baseball player for the Angels having his career cut entirely too short. The girl from Fullerton including the family friend also had many things going for them such as law school, being bright young individuals, and for sure having successful futures ahead of them. My brother was a baseball player at Cal State Fullerton and we do not know the extent of damage done to his brain or his spinal cord. Going from a very good division one baseball school to possibly having trouble just walking or thinking. In other words there were four people in a car that had a lot to live for, and a man decided to drink, get behind the wheel, and he killed 3 of those dreams, and who knows for the 4th, my brother.

            If you have a brother, a sister, mother, father, or just anyone that you care for, do not drink and drive, EVER. As far as I am concerned after seeing what I have seen my brother go through this last week, you are no better than this man that has hurt Jon and killed three others if you get behind the wheel drunk. He is up for three counts of murder, he IS a murderer. Some of you may not like what I have to say about this but if you drink and drive you are potential murderer too, along with many other words I could very easily use at this point, that I do not need to mention. You are not only a murderer but a terrible friend and brother to me, doing what has almost killed my brother, my best friend, after I told you not to. You are potentially pulling the trigger of a gun with a 2,000 pound bullet in the chamber. If you can live with yourself potentially killing others because you did not want to leave your car out, or for whatever other reason, then I do not want to call you a friend or a brother. I am very pissed off about this situation and will never tolerate drinking and driving. If you care about me as your brother in this fraternity, your friend, or have a heart for what my family and I are going through, you will think about what you do the next time you drink. I hope you are all having a good Saturday night and being safe while I am in ICU all night hoping and praying. This is not an attack on anyone in this fraternity, just hoping to open up some eyes, just half as much as mine have been opened. If you all saw what I have seen in the last eight days, there is no chance you would even consider getting behind the wheel after some drinks.

Yours,

Chad"

Sad event, I had no idea his brother was in that car crash - prayers to the family.

What's up royals fans!  Question to all you steak eaters out there.  Every year, my Dad, in Los Angeles, and Myself, in Tampa, fly into a different city to watch a Texas Rangers play a team.  It allows us to check out different stadiums and cities. 

Last year, for the yankees last year in the stadium, we went there and ate at a steakhouse called, Peter Lugers.  This has been to date, the best we've been too in the country. 

I've heard KC has some outstanding steakhouses, and would really appreciate any feedback you have on places within a 30 mile radius of the stadium that you recommend we try out this year, as we have chosen to come to a Royal game this year.

Thanks in advance!

-Mike

Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:33 am EDT

Giambi wears golden thong and shares it with teammates

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The key to turning the New York Yankees season around could be under Jason Giambi's pinstriped pants. The Yankee slugger revealed Friday he slips on a gold lamé thong with a flame-line waistband when he's trying to get out of a hitting slump — and he's shared it with his teammates.

"It works every time," Giambi told the Daily News after his secret was outed on Portfolio.com.

Derek Jeter agreed that Giambi's thong works, although "it's so uncomfortable running around the bases." "I had it over my shorts and stuff," he said. "I was 0-for-32 and I hit a homer on the first pitch. That's the only time I've ever worn it."

Johnny Damon also admitted donning the golden panties "probably three times." "I may need to wear it again soon," said Damon, who is batting a mediocre .255.

What is the secret of Giambi's golden thong?

"You're not worrying about your hands or your balance at the plate," Damon said. "You're worried about the uncomfortable feeling you're receiving."

Source: New York Daily News

WOW.

Embarrassing for them - Very disgusting for us the baseball fan.  Why would you ever admit to something like that either?!?  I have a horrible image in my mind now...I hate the Yankees.

I was just looking at past stats, and came across George Bradley.  George pitched just 9 years, and threw the 1st recorded No-Hitter, but check out this guys rookie season!  

He started 60 games, threw over 500+ innings, and had an era of just 2.05...I thought that with the recent talk of rushing young arms to the majors (Hurley, Harrison, etc.), this was ammusing.  They really didn't care about age, pitch count, over-use, 5 days rest, or any of that then.  Oh, how things change...of course, pitchers are also throwing for  12-15yrs in the bigs now, compared to 5-10.  Anyhow, check it out and enjoy:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/alltime/playercard?playerId=1394&type=1

This is in San Mateo, CA - sooo depressing...I just traded in my Titan for a '08 Nissan Altima Coupe (32mpg), but now I don't even think THAT is enough!!  Should have gone hybrid, even though they look awful....$5.00/gallon by December?  Possibly?

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Most-Emailed-Photos/ss/1756/im:/080228/ids_photos_ts/r315812455.jpg#ph otoViewer=/080229/480/ad151e2ab92844c0a74936b89886bac1

Okay - so, my company is having me take over new regions and gave me three options on where to live.  They are paying all moving costs and putting me in corporate housing for 2 months.  I want to get the LSB feedback.

Option 1:  Stay in Tampa (house)
Option 2:  Live in Dallas (condo)
Option 3:  Live in Los Angeles (apartmnet)

I have a house right now that is by the beach and affordable in Tampa, so, if I move, those are the realistic living options based off of what I pay now to live comfortable. I've lived in LA/SD most of my life, and never really seen or been to Dallas...

Opinions?