2009 NFL draft order / 2009 NFL draft / 2009 NFL playoff schedule

The 2009 NFL Draft won't be happening until late April of 2009 but there is already a lot of buzz about it. Interest and speculations abound as to who will end up in which team, who will pick first and who will be traded. Searches for the keywords 2009 NFL draft and 2009 NFL draft order have topped the internet search charts recently, as well as keywords for the 2009 NFL playoffs and playoff berths. With the regular season done with, football fans now focus their attention on the playoffs and Superbowl 43, as well as the draft in four months time.

The victory of San Diego over the Denver Broncos sealed the playoff match-ups. On the AFC side, the Indianapolis Colts will visit the San Diego Chargers on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at
8 PM (ET) with the winner facing the Tennessee Titans. On the other hand, the Miami Dolphins will play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, January 4, 2009 (1 PM Eastern) with the winner facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Titans and the Steelers have first round byes.

Meanwhile, on the NFC side of the fence, the Atlanta Falcons face the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona on January 3 at 4:30 PM (ET). The winner of this match will meet the New York Giants in the next round. On January 4, the Minnesota Vikings play hot to the Philadelphia Eagles at 4:30 PM, with the winner facing the Carolina Panthers in the next round. The second round schedule are as follows:

Saturday, January 10, 2009
Baltimore, San Diego or Indianapolis at Tennessee, (4:30 p.m. ET)
Arizona, Atlanta or Minnesota at Carolina, (8:15 p.m. ET)

Sunday, January 11, 2009
Arizona, Atlanta or Philadelphia at New York Giants, (1 p.m. ET)
Miami, San Diego or Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (4:45 p.m. ET)

The Conference title games will both be played on the following Sunday with the NFC starting at 3 PM and the AFC championship game following at 6:30 PM. Super Bowl 43 is lined up for 6 PM Eastern on February 1, 2009 in Tampa, Florida.

As for the 2009 NFL Draft, it is scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft will have two rounds on the first day, and five rounds on the second day. The Detroit Lions, by virtue of their poor record in the 2008 regular season, will have the overall top pick. The 2009 NFL draft order is as follows:

Round One
1. Detroit (0-16)
2. St. Louis (2-14)
3. Kansas City (2-14)
4. Seattle (4-12)
5. Cleveland (4-12)
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1)
7. Oakland (5-11)
8. Jacksonville (5-11)
9. Green Bay (6-10)
10. San Francisco (7-9)
11. Buffalo (7-9)
12. Denver (8-8)
13. Washington (8-8)
14. New Orleans (8-8)
15. Houston (8-8)

The order of the following teams could change based on the outcome of the playoffs.

16. San Diego (8-8)
17. New York Jets (9-7)
18. Chicago (9-7)
19. Tampa Bay (9-6)
20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7)
21. Arizona (9-7)
22. Philadelphia (9-6-1)
23. Minnesota (10-6)
24. New England (11-5)
25. Atlanta (11-5)
26. Miami (11-5)
27. Baltimore (11-5)
28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4)
29. Indianapolis (12-4)
30. Pittsburgh (12-4)
31. New York Giants (12-4)
32. Tennessee (13-3)

NCIS season 6 episode 12: NCIS 6.12 / NCIS 'Caged' s06e12

Caged (NCIS season 6 episode 12/NCIS 6.12) is scheduled to be shown next week, the first episode of the the top-rated television series for 2009. Special Agent Timothy McGee finds himself trapped inside a women's prison after the murder of one of the guards leads to a riot. The team is then forced to uncover the truth and resolve the crime. What will the investigation uncover? Tune in to NCIS season 6 episode 12 / NCIS 6.12 on January 6, 2009 to find out.

For those of you who prefer to watch "Caged" (NCIS s06e12) online, a full video of the said episode will be posted on this page soon. Please check back regularly for it. Rest assured that a copy of NCIS 6.12 (s06e12) will be posted here once it becomes available online. For now,
here is a short plot summary of "Caged".

McGee becomes trapped in a women's prison after inmates riot and take over as the team investigates a guard's murder.

While waiting for the full episode video of NCIS season 6 episode 12 / NCIS 6.12, you may want to watch a replay of the previous episode of NCIS. I Have posted a copy of NCIS season 6 episode 11 (Silent Night) below.

Episode Replay: 'Silent Night' (s06e11)
Season 6 Episode 11 (6.11) of NCIS

Gundam 00 season 2 episode 13: Gundam 00 s2 ep13 (2.13)

Gundam 00 season 2 episode 13 this week is entitled "Assuallt on Memento Mori" and I know many of you anime fans have been waiting for this one. It's the last episode of Gundam 00 for 2008 and it promises to be another exciting installment in the series. In Gundam 00 s2 ep13, Katharon's offensive against the Memento Mori super weapon goes poorly and it takes 00-Raiser's timely arrival to save the fleet from being completely wiped out. See how this encounter ends in this weeks episode of Gundam 00 season 2 episode 13 (Gundam 00 s2 ep 13).

The full episode video of "Assault on Memento Mori", Gundam 00 s02e13, will be online available soon. As always, this site will have a copy of it posted on this page. Please check
back for it regularly. In the meantime, here is a short summary of this week's episode of Gundam 00 2.13 (s2 ep 13 / season 2 episode 13) and a preview video.

Katharon's offensive against the Memento Mori superweapon goes poorly, with A-Laws' superior units both nullifying the resistance's missile attacks and decimating their obsolete mobile suits. 00-Raiser's timely arrival saves the fleet from being completely wiped out as Setsuna single-handedly takes on the A-Laws forces and a new Gadessa, piloted by Healing Care. The Ptolemaios 2 approaches the Memento Mori head-on in its blind spot, but is soon forced into the path of the laser's firing path; however, the ship miraculously survives the attack by using Arios' Trans-Am to dodge, and ensures its safety with Cherudim's new Shield Bit system. Thanks to Nena Trinity's leaked information, Tieria's Buster Cannon and a precise hit from Lockon Stratos exploits a weakness in the Memento Mori and destroys the superweapon, taking Arba Lindt's life in the process.

Preview: Gundam 00 Season 2 Episode 13 (Gundam 00 s2 ep 13)
'Assault on Memento Mori' (s02e13)

UFC 92 results / UFC 92 results videos / UFC 92 fight results videos

The UFC 92 fights are over. It's time to shift our focus on UFC 93 in a few weeks time, but not before we analyze UFC 92 fight results and review UFC 92 fight videos. If your're looking for these UFC 92 highlights, you are in the right place. But first let me tell you how I fared with my fight predictions.

Zero. That's right, I got zero out of the three main events in UFC 92. In the Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson fight, I went for Silva despite the age disadvantage because I thought he would repeat over Jackson. After all, Wanderlei Silva scored twin devastating victories over his foe when they both fought in PRIDE, and in both times, Jackson had to be saved from serious
injury by the referee. That was what I counted on. I was wrong. Rampage Jackson reversed the outcome this time. He landed a vicious right to Silva's chin that ending theie UFC 92 fight quickly and shockingly.

In the Frank Mir vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira UFC 92 match I went for the latter due to his impressive record. His physical conditioning is great and his previous fight record is even more impressive, fighting the best and the baddest in the sport in his previous thirty seven fights. It is for this reason that Nogueira is often compared to a cockroach because he couldn't be "killed". This time, however, the cockraoch finally went down in the second round of their UFC 92 fight as Mir pummeled him with a series of punches until the referee stopped the fight.

The main event was disappointing for me as well. I expected Forrest Evans to dominate Rashad Evans in their UFC 92 fight. Thought both fighters were evenly match during the first two rounds, the third round proved to be decisive for Evans. He took Griffin to the gound and hammered his way to victory with a series of hammer fists and power shots to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

For those who missed these fights or those who have seen them but want to watch them again, the UFC 92 fight videos will be posted here soon. They are not yet available online. Please check back for it. Rest assured that you will see the UFC 92 videos on this page as soon as possible. For now, here is a round by round account of the UFC 92 fights from Mike Chiappetta of MSNBC Sports.

UFC 92 Fight Results: Light Heavyweight Championship
Forrest Griffin vs Rashad Evans

Round One: Fight goes to plan early, with Griffin taking the center of the octagon and Evans counter-punching. Griffin uses his length well, and that will be a key for him. Both land heavy leg kicks three minutes in. Griffin landed a shot to the body that Evans winced at, which was the most significant punch of the round. Close round, likely to Griffin.

Round Two: Forrest flurried early in the round, and though he didn't land much, it likely made a good impression on the judges. Griffin is staying busy. Evans landed a big right with a minute to go. As the round ended, Griffin landed with an overhand right that caused Evans to wince again, but looked like a finger landed in his eye. Another close round.

Round Three: Evans hammered Griffin with a right, Griffin went down and Evans followed up with hammer fists and power shots from the top. Huge scoring shots for Evans. Forrest defends well for a while before taking a big elbow from the top. That opened things up for him. Evans landed a solid right, then jack hammered him with lefts from the top until ref Steve Mazzagatti called the fight.

Interim Heavyweight Championship: UFC 92 Results
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Frank Mir

Round One: Nice uppercut early from Mir, who snaps Nogueira's head back. Mir gets the takedown but eventually lets Nogueira up. Mir smashed Nogueira with a left hook and Nog went down. Mir winning the fight early on. Nog answered late with a right against the cage. Another big left by Mir as the bell ends. Excellent round for Mir, probably a 10-8.

Round Two: Mir rocked Nogueira with another left, then another. Nogueira went down and was in big trouble. Mir chased him to the ground and pummeled him with a series of punches until ref Herb Dean stopped it.

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson vs Wanderlei Silva
UFC 92 Results: Light Heavyweight Match

Round One: Surprisingly, there was a feeling-out process early on, as they circled around and Rampage showed off some increased head movement. Rampage tried a take down two minutes in that was easily stuffed. The end came quickly and shockingly. Silva threw a right cross that missed, and Jackson countered with a left hook. It landed right on the chin and Silva was unconscious before he hit the mat. The ref stepped in but Jackson landed two more shots before being pried off Silva.

Rampage gets a measure of revenge on Silva, who knocked him out in similarly brutal fashion in their last fight with a knee to the face.

Mike Massenzio vs CB Dollaway UFC 92 Middleweight Fight

Round One: These two have excellent wrestling backgrounds and they competed against each other in junior college. Massenzio rocked Dollaway with a right, then got a guillotine. Massenzio looked like he had it, but Dollaway pulled out. Massenzio ended up on top and worked quickly to improve position. Dollaway got full mount, and Massenzio gave his back up. Dollaway landed punches from the back mount until ref Yves Lavigne stopped it for another first-round stoppage.

UFC 92 Results Heavyweight Fight Results
Cheick Kongo vs. Mostapha Al-Turk

Round One: Kongo is a heavy favorite in this one. Early on, Al-Turk threw a leg kick, Kongo caught it and landed a right that put Al-Turk down. Kongo didn’t follow up though, and let Al-Turk up. Al-Turk expended a lot of energy trying for the take down, but Kongo defended well as they clinched against the cage. Al-Turk accidentally hit him with a knee to the cup, and timeout was called. On the restart, they clinched, and Kongo returned the favor with a low blow. It's not MMA; it's Roshambo! They restart again; Kongo nailed Al-Turk with a hard right behind the ear, then one on the chin. Al-Turk went down and Kongo followed up with short elbows followed by heavy rights from the top, until referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight.

Naruto Shippuden 91: Naruto Shippuden 91 (episode 91) online

Looking for Naruto Shippuden 91 (episode 91)? You've come to the right place. Naruto Shippuden 91 (Naruto Shippuden episode 91) promises to be another exciting episode in the adventures of our favorite anime hero as they discover Orochimaru's hideout. However, treading the hidden den won't be easy as the place is full of traps. Orochimaru is a cunning foe and they must be careful no to fall into his well-laid snares. What will they discover in the hideout? Will they be able to outsmart Orochimaru or will they fall into his hands? that's what we're going to find out in Naruto Shippuden 91 (Naruto Shippuden episode 91) as it unfolds another adventure next week.

Further information about the plot is not available at the moment as there is no pre-released plot summary again for this episode. However, one may still turn up in the coming days and I will readily post it here for all of us.

The full episode video of Naruto Shippuden 91 (episode 91) will be available soon and it will be posted on this page for those of you who prefer to watch it online or for those who missed it on television. Rest assured that Naruto Shippuden 91 will be posted here as soon as possible. Please check back for it regularly. For now, here is the preview of this week's episode, 'Discovery, Orochimaru's Hideout'. (What's with the insert at the end?)

The Next Episode: Discovery, Orochimaru's Hideout
Naruto Shippuden 91 (Episode 91)

Naruto Shippuden 91 Subbed Preview HQ [ Naruto-Anime.tk ]

Naruto Shippuden 91 Preview Video

Naruto Shippuuden 90 SUB [High Quality]

New Year quotes, New Year Comments, New Year quotations

It's that time of the year again. With Christmas over, the New Year (2009) is but a few days away. And just like during Christmas, the occasion calls for greetings, comments and messages to loved ones and friends. For the creative among us, they can whip up a meaningful or funny message in a flash. But for others, they usually look for New Year quotes or New Year quotations by other people (famous or otherwise) for our greetings. Some look for funny quotes, others want the inspiring kind and some prefer the more profound. Here are some New Year quotes/New Year quotations, messages and greetings I found online that may be of help.

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.

Why won't they let a year die without bringing in a new one on the instant, can't they use birth control on time? I want an interregnum. The stupid years patter on with unrelenting feet, never stopping - rising to little monotonous peaks in our imaginations at festivals like New Year's and Easter and Christmas - But, goodness, why need they do it? by John Dos Passos, 1917

Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols. by Thomas Mann

"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." by Oprah Winfrey

The only way to spend New Year's Eve is either quietly with friends or in a brothel. Otherwise when the evening ends and people pair off, someone is bound to be left in tears. by W.H. Auden

The proper behavior all through the holiday season is to be drunk. This drunkenness culminates on New Year's Eve, when you get so drunk you kiss the person you're married to. by P.J. O'Rourke

New Year's eve is like every other night; there is no pause in the march of the universe, no breathless moment of silence among created things that the passage of another twelve months may be noted; and yet no man has quite the same thoughts this evening that come with the coming of darkness on other nights. by Hamilton Wright Mabie

Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given;
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth. by Martin Luther

I do think New Year's resolutions can't technically be expected to begin on New Year's Day, don't you? Since, because it's an extension of New Year's Eve, smokers are already on a smoking roll and cannot be expected to stop abruptly on the stroke of midnight with so much nicotine in the system. Also dieting on New Year's Day isn't a good idea as you can't eat rationally but really need to be free to consume whatever is necessary, moment by moment, in order to ease your hangover. I think it would be much more sensible if resolutions began generally on January the second. by Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective. by G.K. Chesterton

Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplary community. Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting our ancient shortcomings considerably shorter than ever. by Mark Twain

New Year's Eve, where auld acquaintance be forgot. Unless, of course, those tests come back positive. by Jay Leno

May this NEW YEAR be a song of THANKSGIVING, an offering of PRAISE, a celebration of GOD’S LOVE in HIS Amazing GRACE!
A blessed & joyous 2008 to you and your family!

“How do you measure a year? In daylights, sunsets, midnights, cups of coffee… in laughter & strife. Remember the love. Measure your life in SEASONS OF LOVE.” I hope you have a lot of these seasons to look back at in 2008 & wishing you many more of them in 2009. A happy new year!

Barack the Magic Negro lyrics: Barack the Magic Negro lyrics/video

'Barack the Magic Negro': Republican National Committee (RNC) candidate for chairman Chip Saltsman had a different Christmas greeting for his party mates this season. His gift to committee members includes a 41-track music CD with lyrics from a song called “Barack the Magic Negro,” first played on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show. On the CD was the following message: "I look forward to working together in the New Year. Please enjoy the enclosed CD by my friend Paul Shanklin of the Rush Limbaugh Show.”

The CD, called 'We Hate the USA' lampoons liberals with such songs as 'John Edwards’ Poverty Tour', 'Wright place, wrong pastor', 'Love Client #9', 'Ivory and Ebony' and 'The Star Spanglish banner'.Several of the track titles, including “Barack the Magic Negro,” are written in bold font. Its title was drawn from a Los Angeles Times column that suggested President-elect Barack Obama appealed to those who feel guilty about the nation's history of mistreatment of African-Americans. Saltsman said the song, penned by his longtime friend Paul Shanklin, should be easily recognized as satire directed at the Los Angeles Times and nothing else.

Though the song is almost two years old, and the presidential campaign is over, 'Barack, the Magic Negro' is getting huge attention at the moment because if its controversial 're-release'. For those of you interested, here are the lyrics to 'Barack, the Magic Negro' as well as two music videos I found on YouTube.

watch 'Barack the Magic Negro' video from the Rush Limbaugh Show

Barack the Magic Negro Lyrics

Barack the Magic Negro lives in D.C.
The L.A. Times, they called him that
‘Cause he’s not authentic like me.
Yeah, the guy from the L.A. paper
Said he makes guilty whites feel good
They’ll vote for him, and not for me
‘Cause he’s not from the hood.

See, real black men, like Snoop Dog,
Or me, or Farrakhan
Have talked the talk, and walked the walk.
Not come in late and won!

Oh, Barack the Magic Negro, lives in D.C.
The L.A. Times, they called him that
‘Cause he’s black, but not authentically.
Oh, Barack the Magic Negro, lives in D.C.
The L.A. Times, they called him that
‘Cause he’s black, but not authentically.

Some say Barack’s “articulate”
And bright and new and “clean.”
The media sure loves this guy,
A white interloper’s dream!
But, when you vote for president,
Watch out, and don’t be fooled!
Don’t vote the Magic Negro in –
‘Cause —

’Cause I won’t have nothing after all these years of sacrifice
And I won’t get justice. This is about justice. This isn’t about me, it’s about justice.
It’s about buffet. I don’t have no buffet and there won’t be any church contributions,
And there’ll be no cash in the collection plate.
There ain’t gonna be no cash money, no walkin’ around money, no phoning money.
Now, Barack going to come in here and ........

'Barack the Magic Negro' Video Parody

UFC fighter Justin Eilers killed: UFC fighter Justin Eilers shot dead

On the heels of the one of the biggest mixed martial arts fight showdowns of the year, UFC aficionados are greeted with sad news - another of its fighters is killed. Justin Eilers was shot on Christmas night with a single gunshot wound on the chest, ending a promising career in mixed martial arts. This is the second death to hit the UFC this past week after Justin Levens, another UFC fighter, was also shot and killed together with his wife in their California home. The motive for both deaths have not yet been confirmed by police though domestic violence may have been the culprit in the Eilers shooting as the prime suspect in his death is said to be his
mom's boyfriend, a certain James Malec. Here's the report on the Justin Eilers death:

Justin Eilers was found shot and killed on Christmas night -- the second MMA fighter to die in a week.

Eilers died of a single gunshot wound to the chest, according to KIVI TV in Idaho. James Malec, the suspect, is reportedly the boyfriend of Eilers' mom. Malec has been arrested and charged with second degree murder and held on $1 million bail.

According to Sherdog.com, Eilers had a career fighting record of 19-7-1 and went 1-3 in the UFC.

On December 18, Justin Levens and his wife were found dead from gunshot wounds in a home in Laguna Niguel, Calif.

Justin Eilers MMA Interview

UFC 92 results video: Griffin vs Evans UFC 92 fight results video

Looking for UFC 92 results? Or how about the fight videos of the UFC 92 main event which will feature Forrest Griffin vs Rashad Evans? If you are, then you've come to the right place as this page will feature the results of the fights as well as videos of the main event. For now, let us first analyze the match ups and offer predictions on the results.

UFC 92, the last mixed martial arts fight showdown of 2008 is eagerly anticipated by every UFC aficionado. It will not only have a main event in the Rashad Evans vs Forrest Griffin match up, UFC 92 will also be featuring two other big co-main events - the UFC
interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against former UFC heavyweight champion and current number-one heavyweight contender Frank Mir, and former UFC light-heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson against former PRIDE champion Wanderlei Silva.

UFC 92 Update: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira never had a shot. Frank Mir, the submission specialist, did his best Klitschko impression by schooling Big Nog in a boxing match. Mir pounded Nogueira time after time in the opening round with right uppercuts fighting out of a southpaw stance. Nogueira simply couldn't see the punches coming and went down three times in the round. It was the same deal in the second as Mir doubled up left hooks and floored Nogueira. He jumped on top and threw nine more strikes. Referee Herb Dean had to step in to save a stunned Nogueira at 1:54 of the second.

Quinton Jackson fought at a measured pace and let Silva stalk him for the first two minutes of the first round. Silva tried a three-punch flurry and Jackson countered with a thundering left hook that blasted Silva on the chin. "The Axe Murderer" was out before he hit the floor. When he did, his arms went straight back like he was making a snow angel. Jackson jumped on top to finish the fight with three more punches. Referee Yves Lavigne wrestled him away from Silva, who remained on the mat for a few minutes after the fight.

Rashad Evans took Forrest Griffin to the ground and pounded away to become the new UFC light heavyweight champ.

For round-by-round UFC 92 fight analysis and play-by-play account, as well as VIDEOS of the fights, check them out HERE.

Who will prevail in each of the fights? Will Evans be able to overcome a height and reach advantage to conquer Griffin? Evans was a very good college wrestler who has demonstrated real knockout power, and I'm tempted to pick him. But I think Griffin is going to show off his underrated Brazilian jiu jitsu and win this fight on the ground. Moreover, Griffin was impressive when he submitted Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in 2007, at a time when Rua was rated No. 2 in the world. He then went on to win the title by taking a decision over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

In the other match, can Frank Mir stop Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira? The former PRIDE heavyweight champion, who has fought some of the biggest and baddest men in the sport in 37 professional fights, has never been stopped. It is for this reason that even Mir refers to him as a cockroach that can’t be killed. For this fight, the cockroach will still probably prevail. The winner of this fight will later face UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (UFC 91 winner) for a title-unification bout in early 2009 and I think Nogueira will be it. though Frank Mir boasts of his great physical conditioning for this bout, the more likely result is that Nogueira will show us why he's one of the legends of the sport.

Wanderlei Silva, the former longtime PRIDE 205-pound champion, scored a pair of devastating victories over Jackson when both fought in PRIDE. His knees and his kicks were the difference and in each fight, Jackson needed to be saved by the referee. The losses haven’t humbled Jackson, who said in an interview with UFC.com that he’s not afraid of Silva and that he doesn’t expect Silva to get lucky again. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson has improved a lot since then in the areas of skill, technique and physical conditioning, and Silva, who at 32 is two years older than Jackson, probably isn't as good a fighter as he was then. However, many still believe that Silva is going to come into this fight with a game plan that will give Jackson fits.

UFC 92 is but a few hours away. Let's wait and see if these predictions turn out to be correct. Just like with UFC 91, this blog will feature the results of the fights, as well as its videos. Please check this page regularly for it. For now, here are the match ups for UFC 92:

UFC 92: Main card

Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans
Interim Heavyweight Championship bout: FAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir
Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva
Middleweight bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Mike Massenzio
Heavyweight bout: Cheick Kongo vs. Mustafa Al Turk

UFC 92: Preliminary card

Middleweight bout: Yushin Okami vs. Dean Lister
Heavyweight bout: Antoni Hardonk vs. Mike Wessel
Light Heavyweight bout: Matt Hamill vs. Reese Andy
Welterweight bout: Brad Blackburn vs. Ryo Chonan
Heavyweight bout: Dan Evensen vs. Patrick Barry

UFC 92: Griffin vs Evans fight video (preview

Prison Break season 4 episode 17: Prison Break 4.17 (s04e17)

Prison Break season 4 episode 17 R.I.P., that's the title of the next episode of Prison Break (s04e17). However, for season 4 episode 17 there's no listing on when it will be shown as the show takes its annual mid-season break. With a preview like the one we have here (just recently released), the show's fans will surely be eagerly awaiting Prison Break 4.17.

Last six episodes, that's what is says in the preview clip. Do they mean last episodes for the season or last episodes for the series. There are still persistent rumors about the ending of Prison Break this season brought about by the ordering of an additional two episodes which, speculators claim, are needed to tie down loose ends. No official confirmation
about this rumor yet but the "last six episodes" teaser on the Prison Break "R.I.P." preview surely won't stop the speculation.

For the first time, they are divided, taking different paths and different sides in the search for Scylla. How will the brother handle this? Will a confrontation between Michael and Lincoln ensue that will lead to the 'end' of the other? All these questions will be answered when Prison Break 4.17 (season 4 episode 17) returns this spring.

The full online video of 'R.I.P.', Prison Break season 4 episode 17 (s04e17) will be available as soon as the episode is shown on TV. As always, this blog will carry a copy of it which will be posted on this page. Please check back regularly for it. For now, here are additional spoilers for Prison Break 4.17 (s04e17) as well as the preview clip.

The 4.17 episode of "Prison Break" will see Michael and Sara on the run, while Lincoln connects the woman he believes to be his mother.

Preview: Prison Break 4.17 Season 4 Episode 17 (s04e17)

Momma's Boys season 1 episode 3: Momma's Boys 1.03 s01e03

What's in store for the remaining girls of Momma's Boys this week (s01e03 /season 1 episode 3)? The tension builds up as their deepest secrets are revealed. In the preview of Momma's Boys 1.03 (s01e03), boxes are delivered at the mansion. They purportedly contain the girls' deepest and darkest secrets, thing they don't want anybody to know. Of course, for the mothers of the boys this is good news as they will find out what their prospective daughters-in-law are hiding! The girls are definitely scared, with Amanda even commenting that the files contain more information about her than the CIA! Ha ha. How ill this episode pan out? What will be revealed? And how will this affects the girls' chances with their future mothers-in-law? We'll have to wait
for the airing of the episode on December 29 to find out.

The full episode video of Momma's Boys 1.03 (season 1 episode 3) will be available soon on this page for those of you who prefer to watch it online or for those who missed it on TV. Please check back regularly for it. In the meantime, here is the preview of Momma's Boys season 1 episode 3 (s01e03).

Preview: Momma's Boys 1.03 Season 1 Episode 3 (s01e13)

the Sarah Palin 2009 calendar: get the 2009 Sarah Palin calendar

A Sarah Palin calendar for 2009? I'm sure that's the same question running through your head right now. Well, believe it because it's true. It's no hoax. Just when you thought the Alaskan governor and erstwhile Republican vice presidential candidate was going to fade quietly into the background (at least for next few months), here we are seeing the 'Sarah Palin' name again in the headlines. The last I heard about her was during Thanksgiving, with that turkey pardon interview video with turkeys being slaughtered in the background. Now we face a year-round reminder of Sarah Palin with pictures of the Alaskan governor in various poses, solo or with family members, plastered on our walls for the next 12 months.

According to reports, the 'Sarah Palin Two Thousand Nine Calendar' features over fifty exclusive and never-before-seen photographs of Sarah Palin and her family taken in and around Alaska by professional photographer Judy Patrick, a Wasilla native. One photo shows the Alaskan Governor smiling and standing proud with a shotgun on her shoulder. In another shot, she's pictured behind a snowcapped peak, superimposed on a giant American flag. Though there is no official word from the Palin camp if this calendar is authorized the Alaskan governor, conservative group Human Events, which recently named Sarah Palin as its Conservative of the Year, is pushing the calendar.

Sarah Palin went from virtual obscurity to huge popularity as Presidential Candidate John McCain's running mate. Since then she has re-energized the Conservative base of the Republican Party. As a front runner in the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination, she is showing America that she is willing to reform her own party and politics as usual.

Now you can have your very own 2009 calendar featuring never before seen photos of Sarah, with Todd, Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper and Trig Palin.

Despite the loss in the presidential election, there's no denying that Sarah Palin is still a very popular figure in America. The loss didn't seem to affect her fan base. Searches for her, her photographs and news about her family are still quite hot on the web so a calendar will definitely sell. For those of you who are interested, you can purchase the Sarah Palin 2009 calendar here.

If I may offer a little suggestion: I think a calendar with hotter pictures of the Alaskan Governor will sell much better. He he. (Photo source: Sarah Palin calendar site)

MySpace: new year MySpace layouts/MySpace new year layouts

Christmas is all but over, the New Year beckons. For some people, this means out with the old and in with the new, temporarily that is. If you're one of those who change their MySpace layouts with every occasion, chances are you'll change your MySpace layout with a New Year theme once December 25th passes. In fact, many of you are in the hunt for MySpace New Year layouts now, eager to welcome 2009 with a fresh new look. You're in luck because there are hundreds, if not thousands, of New Year MySpace layouts available on the web, and most of them are free. This post does not contain New Year layouts though. Rather, it seeks to help install them
as I've seen many queries online on how to change a MySpace layout.

Finding New Year MySpace layouts/themes/backgrounds is the easy part. As I've said, there are literally thousands of layouts to choose from. However, many MySpace users are at a loss on how to change their themes, especially with the new Profile 2.0. I had the same problem too. Fortunately, I found online instructions on how to do that. Now, changing themes is a breeze. It's quite ease, really.

For those of you who have been having some difficulty trying to work out how to change your MySpace layout after switching to Profile 2.0, here is a step-by-step tutorial to walk you through the process. (I am assuming that you already have the New Year MySpace layout of your choice and its corresponding CSS code).

1. Log in to your MySapce account and look for the Profile tab. It's on the top part of the page just below the MySpace logo and third tab from the left. Hover your mouse over the Profile tab and a menu will drop down. Look for 'Edit Profile' from the pop-down menu and click it.

2. Once on the 'Edit Profile' page, looks for the 'Customize Profile' link. It's on the top right-hand corner of the page. Click it.

3. A scroll-down menu will pop up after you have clicked of the 'Customize Profile' link. This menu contains pre-selected layouts/themes from MySpace. If you want to install any of the themes provided, click it. But if you want to install another layout that you've found elsewhere, click on the 'No Theme' (blank rectangle). This will clear your present layout and pave the way for the installation of a new theme.

4. Now, look for the 'CSS' link on the left of the scroll down layout menu and click it. A bank rectangle will appear after you've done this with these instructions on top: To preview the page with your CSS, click "Preview". In Profile 2.0, your CSS must go here.

Paste your New Year MySpace layout code inside this blank rectangle then click on the 'Publish' button - it's on the top right-hand corner of the page, screaming at you in bright yellow. Once you've clicke the 'Publish' button, you're done!

Now isn't that simple and easy? Now you can change your MySpace layout anytime you want to. After you're done with the New Year theme, you can either go back to your regular layout or start getting ready for the next occasion - Valentines.

Hope you'll have fun choosing your MySpace New Year layout this year!

2008 day-after-Christmas sales: bigger sale/deals after Christmas!

By this time, the merry making is in full swing and Christmas gifts have been given and unwrapped. Many are tired from all the partying, booze and, of course, the last minute shopping. It's the same thing every year. But do you think the Christmas shopping season is over? Definitely not! For many, it has only just begun with more discounts and bargains on the horizon with the traditional day after-Christmas sales. In fact, some people may have been waiting for after-Christmas sales for the bulk of their shopping. With the financial crisis plunging us deeper into economic trouble, this is quite understandable, and practical. Who says you have to can only give gifts before Christmas? The Christmas season runs through New Year and gift-giving is always welcome anytime during
the season.

Experts are predicting even bigger discounts for after-Christmas sales this year. Christmas shopping figures before December 25 all over the world have been rather tame, even disappointing, compared to previous years - a consequence of tight budgets and a world in recession. The economy has been in a recession since December 2007, and tighter credit and more layoffs continue to squeeze consumer budgets. Not even big discounts and bargains could sway some shoppers during pre-Christmas sales. As a result, prices are expected to drop further to sway shoppers to spend.

In the United States, this year's day-after-Christmas sales is expected to rival those of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that kicks off the shopping season and can put retailers into money-making territory for the year. For the first time, J.C. Penney is opening at 5:30 AM on December 26 and will take orders for wake-up calls on jcp.com. Various other offers from retailers have been advertised online in the hope of enticing shoppers to shop more.

2008 Day-after-Christmas sales offers/day-after-Christmas deals

Aside from JC Penney's aggressive campaign, here are other offers this season:

Bath & Body Works wants you to hold back some cash because its semi-annual sale, with 75 percent off, starts Monday.

Ikea is promoting its post-Christmas discounts of 20 percent to 60 percent off.

Wal-Mart is creating buzz with its Sunday markdowns on "home and office needs." Rumor is that means Apple iPhones. With recent news that Wal-Mart will start selling iPhones, this may just be true.

Sears will offer up to 75% off on electronics and 50% off on Craftsman tool storage chests. Kmart will add 40% off to clearance items, already marked down 30%.

Toys R Us circulars in newspapers Thursday will bill the day after Christmas as the "biggest" after-holiday sale with deals including an $81.99 race car set for $19.99 and table games, originally $239.99, for $131.99.

More discounts will surely be announced soon. Be on the lookout for bigger bargains as retailers try to outdo each other to get shoppers' attentions. This year's after-Christmas sales may end up as the biggest shopping day of the year.

A word or caution: Though discounts and big bargains will certainly be great for everyone, buy only what you need. No matter how cheap an item may be, it will still turn out to be an expensive buy if you'll have no use for it.

Obama grandma memorial service: Obama attends memorial (pics)

It is not all fun in the sun and frolicking in the beach for Barack Obama and his brood in Hawaii this week. Though what we have seen so far (courtesy of news reports and paparazzi) was a family escaping from the cold weather of the mainland and trying to get one last family vacation before the presidential inauguration in less than a month's time, they are also there for a more serious matter. Barack and his family are there for a memorial service - a final farewell to their beloved grandma Toot, Madelyn Dunham.

Gathering family and friends, president-elect Barack Obama held a private memorial service for the beloved grandmother who helped raise him. Madelyn
"Toot" Dunham, the woman who had been a constant source of inspiration for the then Illinois Senator during the presidential campaign, succumbed to cancer two days before Obama claimed victory - a bittersweet campaign ending for President-elect. He desperately wanted his grandmother to witness his victory. He has also acknowledged his grandmother as his pillar of strength, the woman who shaped him into what he is right now, raising him from age ten in Hawaii while his mother pursued further studies and work around the world. In the words of his sister, Barack Obama got "his pragmatism, his levelheadedness, his ability to stay centered in the eye of the story" from Madelyn, adding that "his sensible, no-nonsense (side) is inherited from her."

Following the private memorial service held at the small home that had been converted into the First Unitarian Church in the neighborhood of Nuuanu, Obama drove to cliffs east of Hononulu. He and about 20 members of his family then went to the rocky ledges of Lanai Lookout to scatter Toot Dunham's ashes onto the waves of the Pacific Ocean. After this, some family members threw flowers and garlands to the sea in her memory. It was at this same place that Brarack Obama left flowers earlier this year in memory of his beloved grandmother Toot.

The President-elect declined to speak to reporters after the memorial as this was a very private family affair. The paparazzi, though, wouldn't be denied as they snapped pictures of the event. Here are some of them. (Source: splashnewsonline.com / bauergriffinonline.com)

Obama Memorial for Grandma Madelyn 'Toot' Dunham (pictures/photos