UniqueDaily.com (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
“Filmed in Boston, MA, “The History of Pump Technology” is a 22-minute film that documents the story of Pump by those who know it best, including: Paul Litchfield, the inventor of the Pump technology; Dee Brown, the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk contest winner; and Tennis Hall of Fame member Michael Chang. The documentary, directed by [...]
Bust a Bucket (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Hippo checks in with the latest on Koponen. This time there is no lack of offensive production to defend. Thanks Dee Brown! Game pic here . Box score here . Jubilant Finns celebrating here . Petteri Koponen has never been closer to the NBA than in the beginning of NBA Las Vegas Summer League in July 2008. Fresh from leading Honka Playboys to Finnish championship and receiving the Finnish League MVP...
Sneaker Files (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Sneaker Files co-owner Steve Kluback sat down with Paul Litchfield, the founding father of the Reebok Pump, to discuss the technology’s 20-year history. Originally released in 1989, Pump technology has been worn by sports legends such as Dominique Wilkins, Dee Brown, and Michael Chang, and continues to remain relevant and exciting in the modern sneaker [...]
SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Dee Brown Talks Reebok Pump
At Home With Books (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
My husband spent some time in Australia over the past couple of weeks, and took this photo of a sculpture in front of a library in Melbourne. The sculpture is made to look as if the library has sunken into the concrete. I thought it was pretty cool looking from the photo (although seeing it in person would have been way better). While he was in Australia I was doing the normal mom stuff: taking care...
You Been Blinded (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown was acquired by the team as a throw in when LA sent Vladimir Radmonivich to Charlotte for Adam Morrison in February. So far he’s been the best player in the deal. Brown gives the Lakers athleticism and toughness off the bench and he’s been one of the few bright spots [...] Related posts: Shannon Brown Top of the Box Dunk The Dallas Mavericks stomped...
Illinitalk (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Bruce Weber's freshman class has generated their share of buzz as the Illini prepare to tip off their 2009-2010 season. Already, Coach Weber has said that he's seeing leadership from his freshman. So let's get to know them a bit. This backcourt could be a memorable Illini backcourt, and easy as 1, 2, 3... 1 - D.J. Richardson - Peoria, Ill. Dietrich James Richardson is proof that the Peoria Connection...
The Sound of Young America (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Former Boston Celtic Dee Brown: A Warrior in the Battle for Awesome.
At Home With Books (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: The Illustrated Edition by Dee Brown Publisher: Sterling Innovation Publication Date: September 1, 2009 ISBN: 9781402760662 560 Pages (Hardcover) Nonfiction/History Summary (from the publisher ): For the first time: a full-color illustrated edition of Dee Brown’s classic history of the American West! Eloquent, heartbreaking, and meticulously documented, Bury My...
At Home With Books (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Today I will be just taking it easy at home because my youngest son is not feeling well (has some sort of cold or flu) and needs to rest. On days like these I never know how much reading I will actually get done because I could end up waiting on him hand and foot and entertaining him, or he could end up watching videos all day. One of the things I miss about being a kid is the opportunity to just crash...
SOX (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Former UConn Huskies men’s basketball player Craig Austrie will get a chance to show off his skills in the NBA D-League this season. Austrie, a Stamford, CT native, was selected with the third pick in the fourth round by the Springfield Armor. The Armor are coached by former Boston Celtic Dee Brown.
You Been Blinded (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
The Dallas Mavericks stomped the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 at Staples Center Friday night in a game where the final score didn’t reflect what truly happpened. Dirk Nowitzki, Shawn Marion, and Jason Kidd helped the Mavs turn a seven point halftime lead into a 22-point blowout in the second half. LA got the deficit below [...] Related posts: Video: Chris “Birdman” Andersen Versus Lamar...
Another 52 Books (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Originally published in 2 parts, in April 2004. Book 13 in my first 52 books challenge. Entry 1: Full title: The Gentle Tamers: Women of the Old Wild West Author: Dee Brown Year published: 1958/1981 Where got: second hand bookshop Genre: Social history, women, pioneers This looks like a promising piece of women's history. If we were to go by the history books we read in school, it would seem that men...
news | OS | http://www.ocala.com (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
By Susan Latham Carr Staff writer OCALA — Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m. for city of Ocala voters, who will get to choose their mayor and two city council members in the non-partisan election. Supervisor of Elections Dee Brown is hoping for a good turnout.
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
The Washington Wizards are coming from one of their worst seasons in their franchise history, with only 19 wins and they were the worst team in the Eastern Conference last year. Everything went wrong for this team… the team had a 4-23 record around Christmas; Gilbert Arenas played just 2 games and they were late on the season and head coach Eddie Jordan was fired in November 24th. Probably...
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