Wednesday, February 23, 2011

In Da Club

So I have never really been a big club guy. I don't really understand how people will get all dressed up, wait in line for an hour +, pay a 1000% markup on booze, to listen to some really loud music and hopefully grind against someone.

That being said, in the last 2 weeks I have been to Tao and Jet, and I can honestly say I have had a fun time at both. Granted a large percentage of the fun I've had is directly related to the people I was out with, but the whole club scene wasn't as bad as I thought.

Don't get me wrong, I still cringe when I have to pay $10+ for a well vodka/club and $15+ if I make it a redbull/vodka. And there is no chance in hell I'll ever pay for bottle service, (wait you want me to pay $400 for a $30 retail bottle of vodka, just so some scantily clad chick can pour me weak drinks for the rest of the night and clear off any drinks that are half empty), no thank you.

However the music was great at both places (TAO had a guy playing the sax...still not really sure why). The DJs knew what they were doing, their mashups were great, their transitions were smooth, and some of the clubs are set up pretty kick ass. The decor and environments are pretty top notch.

I would have to give the nod to Tao as it was a much nicer place, and Jet seemed a little too packed, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at both clubs. Don't get me wrong, I doubt you'll find me clubbing regularly in my free time, but it was surprisingly fun.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Ahead of the Curve

So back in August I posted a Blog about a song I couldn't get out of my head (warning NSFW).

That song was F*ck You by Cee Lo Green, granted it's the original, and the Edited Version didn't come out for a while, but it amazes me that people are now just finally catching on the the song.

He had an great performance at the Grammy's with Gweneth Paltrow and the Muppets, however I can't find a link since CBS makes it easier to find Jimmy Hoffa than a video on their website. It was a good show, although I still find the edited version of the song odd, I have always liked the uncut version.

It's not very often that I'm ahead of the curve on something, but this time I can honestly say I was...yay me!!!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Prop Results

In a previous BLOG, I posted what I thought were the best Prop Bets for the Superbowl, and had you my readers vote on the coin toss...well sadly we lost the coin toss, I went almost even on the props I actually bet, and even with the losing coin toss I only lost 4.40 on the props.

Here are the results of my Theoretical Props, and the amount of Minton Bucks I Earned

  1. Will Either Team Score 3 Straight Time? NO Win 25.50
  2. Team To Use First Coaches Challenge: Pitt Lose 11
  3. Shortest TD Of The Game: Over 1.5 Win 21.5
  4. Will There Be A Safety? Yes Lose 10
  5. Total Interceptions By Both Teams: Over Lose 10
  6. Will There Be A Defensive or Special Teams TD? Yes Win 24.5
  7. Total Rushing Yards By Ben Roethlisberger: Over 11.5 Win 21
  8. Total TD Passes By Ben Roethlisberger: Over 1.5 Win 21.5
  9. Total Receiving Yards By Heath Miller: Over 38.5 Lose 11
  10. Total Receptions By Heath Miller: Over 3.5 Lose 11.5
  11. Will Heath Miller Score a TD? Yes Lose 10
  12. Will The Steelers Score In All 4 Quarters? Yes Lose 10
  13. Will The Steelers Convert A 4th Down Attempt? Yes Lose 10
  14. Total Rushing Yards By Aaron Rodgers:Over 20.5 Lose 10
  15. Total TD Passes By Aaron Rodgers: Over 1.5 Win 29
  16. Distance Of The First Aaron Rodgers TD Pass: 12.5 Win 21
  17. Total Rushing Yards By James Starks: Under 50.5 Lose 11
  18. Total Receiving Yards By Donald Driver: Over 49.5 Lose 11
  19. Total Receptions By Donald Driver: Over 4.5 Lose 10
  20. Will The Packers Score In All 4 Quarters? Yes Lose 10
  21. Total Solo + Assisted Tackles By A.J. Hawk: Over 4.5 Win 22
  22. Total Punts: Under 9.5 Win 24
  23. Most Rushing Yards Moore or Kuhn? Moore Win 21
  24. Player to Score a TD First Ward or Driver? Ward Win 20
  25. Jersey Number of First Player To Score: Under 59.5 Lose 10
  26. Who Will Have More Points Blake Griffin (Clippers) Or Packers? Griffin Lose 11
  27. Who Will Have More Kevin Garnett (Celtics) Free Throws Made -1 or Rodgers Passing TD Passes +1? KG Win 21
  28. Margin Of Victory: Steelers 1-4pts Lose 10
  29. Margin Of Victory: My Bet Steelers 5-8pts Lose 10
  30. Double Result of The Game: My Bet Packers First Half Steelers Full Game Winner Lose 10
I wagered a total of $324 Minton Bucks and ended up cashing out with $429.5 Minton Bucks, making a total profit of $85 Minton Bucks...all in all I can't complain...well other than the fact that we lost the coin toss.

Friday, February 4, 2011

And The Winner Is......

TAILS-

After a long and hard fought battle, which included a straight up tie at the end of polling. The winner of the Heads or Tail Coin Toss Bet has been decided.

I have already placed the wager, and the ticket is in hand





Let's hope the Commemorative Coin lands on whatever side they say is tails.

This also marks the first thing done on my 30 For 30 List...only 29 more to go