Desperation Time?

Since I need to finish my biotech research this evening and there is a lot going on today, I've decided to post a little earlier than usual.  Let's get things started with Grandpa John's new ad featuring Britney and Paris.  How do you spell d-e-s-p-e-r-a-t-i-o-n?  I could be wrong, but three months from now I have a feeling we'll be looking back at this ad as the beginning of the end for McCain...

Team to Beat?

Once the Ron Artest trade becomes official, the Houston Rockets could be one of the top four teams in the NBA.  I mean look at their top eight:  McGrady, Scola, Ming, Artest, Alston, Battier, Barry, and Landry.  Despite Alston's stellar play last year, the point guard position is still a bit of a question mark.  However, there are still three months until the start of the season to shore things up.   Artest's psyche is always a concern but he enjoys playing for Rick Adelman and should put up solid numbers in a loaded lineup.  Kobe looks a little worried in this picture and he should be because Houston will be very tough to beat if they can avoid the injury bug...

How the Mighty Have Fallen

"Thanks but no thanks, Brett."  I wasn't at the meeting earlier today, but this is what Packers President Mark Murphy reportedly told the face of the franchise for the past 17 seasons.   Favre was royalty in Green Bay five short months ago and now he's basically been reduced to a joke.  What a travesty.  Good thing it's almost quitting time because I think I need a drink...

In the SDSG's Liquor Cabinet...

I'll probably finish off the bottle of Talisker single malt scotch by the end of the evening...  

Milwaukee's Own Heather Graham

The readers have spoken and turtleneck sweaters are out...