tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171715352024-02-15T20:34:57.002-08:00Chicago Bulls ReportA weekly, daily, bi-weekly, monthly or annual report on the Chicago Bulls. (All depending on how I feel and if I have to go on vacation or anything non-work related that takes precedent over the Chicago Bulls Report)BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-10648498116672572382009-04-10T19:22:00.000-07:002009-04-10T19:48:32.441-07:00Gold is a great investment!Would you like a <a href="http://monex.com/prods/gold_coins.html">gold coin</a>? Sure, we all would. Right? Of course! <br /><br />I've got Monex Deposit Company (MDC). You know what that mean? It means that I can buy silver, gold, or any other precious metals! I can get personal delivery in a timely fashion and convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or depository. They've been the leader in this for 30 years! Silver is available in two forms for investment: coin or ingot.<br /><br />What are ingots? They are pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. And we all know what coins are. They have currency value. Now is the time to do it! World demand for silver exceeds annual production, and has every year since 1990. Why? Above ground stockpiles. They are running on the low side and even shrinking at a rapid rate! Buying gold and using it as an investment has been going on for years. I'm talking centuries. You see, it's all about purchase power that is unique. During the time of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans...all the way to more modern times...people have loved gold and considered it worth a lot. Men have been fascinated with the way it can change a life. But nowadays, it can diversify investments, protect your precious wealth and even preserve one's purchasing power! Isn't that awesome? I know if I bought gold I would want it to do those things for me. And the same is true for silver. Silver bullion is just as good for investment. And this is deep-rooted in history just as gold is. Since the end of WWII, the U.S. used to be the largest stockpiler of silver. But now it's dumped billions and billions of ounces of silver bars onto the world market. That has decreased silver prices. But what kind of products am I talking about? How about American eagle gold coins? You can buy them in units of 10 one-ounce coins for personal delivery! .9167 fine gold. Legal tender coin.<br /><br />Check MDC. They have plenty of other products as well. Most of them are just as good as this. And Monex prides itself on having the best us silver coin prices and programs of anybody in this industry. And their staff is dedicated. I'm talking about the hardest hard asset pros in the industry!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-15846783379968891962008-07-03T11:07:00.000-07:002008-07-03T12:41:45.594-07:00Hollywood couldn't have written a better scriptI wonder if the Hollywood bidding war has begun on rights to the story of the 15 hostages who were just freed in Colombia. It's already the best movie I've seen this year...even though it's an <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/03/hostage.drama/index.html">article</a>...and oh yeah, a true story.<br /><br />It's an unbelievable story: The Colombian National Military spending months to infiltrate the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (or FARC), posting as rebels themselves, and tricking the real rebels into handing over 15 hostages, including 3 American Contractors and a former Colombian Presidential candidate who was kidnapped by the rebels 6 years ago while campaigning. This is the kind of stuff movies are made of...or the kind of stuff Hollywood screws up with a movie. Because let's face it: Hollywood messes up a lot of movies, and this story pretty much stands on it's own already as the feel-good...anything of the year.<br /><br />The script is already written. Hollywood wouldn't have to change a thing. (Even wardrobe is taken care of. Some of the Colombian security forces posing as FARC rebels on the helicopter that picked up the hostages were wearing Che Guevara shirts.) It's perfect... Yet, I've seen firsthand (make that, heard about firsthand, then seen on the screen) what studio development departments can do to potentially good films. They start to over think things, bring in way too many writers to "fix" scripts, and even, once the film has gone into production, let star actors take over films and practically rewrite them on set. Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn't. But the process is flawed, in my opinion. And since William Goldman said, "Nobody Knows Anything," in his book published in 1983, I'm guessing things aren't going to change.<br /><br />So all I can say to Fox, Sony, Warner Bros., Disney, New Line (what's left), CAA, ICM, Endeavor, William Morris, Gersh, ABC, NBC, CBS, Viacom, Clear Channel, Rupert Murdoch and Ted Turner is: PLEASE DON'T SCREW THIS UP.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-13311640986021590692008-06-23T13:47:00.000-07:002008-06-23T14:18:54.253-07:00Team USA announced, entire country forced to root for KobeFairweather Lakers fans, diehard Lakers fans, and Americans alike, will now all be forced to root for Kobe Bryant in the upcoming 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. Whether you've booed him in the past (or at the beginning of the regular season if you are a Lakers fan), you will be forced to swallow any disdain and root for the man the media has dubbed, "greatest player in the league." So light a candle, play John Lennon's "Imagine," do whatever you have to do; it's time to unite the country and regain USA Basketball's spot at the top. In your face, Jorge Garbosa. (He just seemed like the appropriate Euro player to taunt. Not really sure why.)<br /><br />Here, I'll start liking Kobe now by saying this: I am really glad he is on the team. We really do need him. We need all the help we can get, and Kobe was dominant in last summer's qualifying tournament.<br /><br />Rounding out the 12-man are Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Jason Kidd, Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Michael Redd, and Deron Williams.<br /><br />I'm also very glad to have these NBA stars aboard--although I'm concerned with our lack of depth down low. Luckily, the international game doesn't present too many dominant big men. Although, they did run into Sofoklis "Baby Shaq" Schortsanitis a few summers ago in the <a href="http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/06_wcm/index.asp">2006 FIBA World Championship</a>, and had a tough time. As long as Howard and Boozer can stay out of foul trouble we should be victorious. Although, the whole "Russian judge" thing does exist in international competition, unfortunately, so expect a few questionable calls. (You'll forget all about <a href="http://lowpost.net/thread.jsp?post=136511,136606,136520,136498,136488&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nydailynews.com%2Fsports%2Fbasketball%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2F2008-06-10_exreferee_tim_donaghy_blows_whistle_on_n.html">Tim Donaghey</a>.)<br /><br />Yes, it's time to rally behind <a href="http://www.sidelineshow.com/2008/06/h3o-world/usa-basketball-team/">Team USA</a> and root them on to the gold medal. I, for one, am both excited and nervous, knowing that if we can't win it this year...well...I'm not sure what else we need to do. <br /><br />Hopefully, Kobe and Team USA won't run into the team from Ireland though. (Get it? Because he just lost to the "Celtics" in the NBA Finals.) The Irish don't even have a team in the Olympics this year, but I'd be nervous if they did. Especially, if their top 3 players were Devin Garnett, Saul Pierce, and Jay Allen. Obviously, this is completely unrealistic. "Garnett" and "Pierce" are names of English origin, and "Allen" is a Scottish name. None of them would be allowed on the team.<br /><br />In closing, USA! USA! USA!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-40740577444515137742008-06-20T11:52:00.001-07:002008-06-20T22:17:16.155-07:00The Silver BullsSilver Bulls? Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh. Silver Bulls?<br /><br />No.<br /><br />I'm talking about the real thing. I'm talking about actual <a href="http://www.monex.com/prods/silver.html">silver</a>. I'm not singing a Christmas song and replacing "bells" with "bulls." Sorry.<br /><br />What about silver, you ask? Well, it's quite simple. It's awesome, and you can invest in it. I'm talking about MDC, or Monex Deposit Company. Their investment services are unmatched, to buy silver and other precious metals. And you can even have these precious metals delivered to your house, personally. You can also conveniently store them in safe storage or an independent bank. That's Shaggy Boombastic!<br /><br />So silver is available in two different forms. What are they? Coin and ingot. Plain and simple. Ying and yang...kind of. If you want to invest in one of these forms, do it. Don't be scared. Do it, now. Ingots are generally silver ingots of pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. Coins have a currency value or they can also be defined as ingots.<br /><br />Now is the absolute best time for investing in silver bullion. That means it's a good time to invest. I mean, the world demand exceeds annual production! And it's been this way since 1990...every year!<br /><br />Silver bullion is low too, bro. Above ground stockpiles of it are getting smaller, and that shiny stuff might delete itself from the monitor that is the earth soon. They are approaching freakin' zero! That's not good for rich people. Also, Monex Precious Metals (MPM) is home to a staff that is so large, and so dedicated, that they decided to commit to you and help out with your precious metal investment needs. They are America's best dealer, with convenient market and competitive precious metals prices! Ahhh!!! Get on it now, mate!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-67161285228996584052008-06-20T11:24:00.000-07:002008-06-20T11:50:58.798-07:00The Bulls should draft RoseThe Chicago Bulls should draft Derrick Rose. Here is why. He kind of looks like a tiger, and tigers and bulls have never, in the history of the world, been put into the same ring (or court). But, I think if they ever teamed up, they would probably take over not only the NBA, but the world as well. I mean, think about it: Tigers and Bulls? Unstoppable.<br /><br />Of course, Detroit may get mad, but hey, it's not like there are any baseball players that look like bulls. The Bulls got Derrick Rose fair and square. It was the ping pong balls. So in '08, go Team Tiger-Bull!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-23940249737422666142008-06-16T13:51:00.001-07:002008-06-16T15:10:38.365-07:00With the eleventh hour looming, Lakers deliverThe Los Angeles Lakers have survived...for now. In their potential eleventh hour (could the tie-in be any better?), they managed to beat the Boston Celtics to avoid elimination in Game 5. But now the series heads back to Boston and leaves LA still on the verge of elimination. And the Celtics had many missed opportunities to take the momentum and win Game 5. (Not to mention Paul Pierce had 38 points.) Will the Lakers change their fate and pull off the most miraculous comeback in NBA Finals history? Well, we at Eleventh Hour hope so. We have to pull for the hometown team...even if we are a little bit conflicted, considering the Celtics' color scheme is a close relative to ours--just a few shades down on the "Roy G. Biv" scale. <br /><br />Despite the majority of mainstream media still writing the Lakers off after there less than dominating performance in Game 5, LA bloggers seem to be very optimistic about the Lakers' chances going into Game 6. Even "sports authority," <a href="http://pinkisthenewblog.com/home/la-lakers-win-game-5-of-the-nba-finals/">Pink is the New Blog</a>, is getting in on the conversation, showing exclusive pictures of celebrities courtside. As is Yahoo's sports blog, "<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Photo-fun-Hollywood-stars-react-to-Lakers-heart?urn=nba,87829">Ball Don't Lie</a>." And Cristela of the <a href="http://menciablog.comedycentral.com/mencia_blog/2008/06/lakers-and-celt.html">Mind of Mencia Blog</a> is talking about how tough it is to be a Celtics fan in LA. Although, I'm not really sure who Cristela is, or why she writes for the Mind of Mencia Blog. Carlos Mencia doesn't even write his own blogs now? But I digress. Check out some of these interesting views in the blogosphere about the series: <br /><br />http://pinkisthenewblog.com/home/la-lakers-win-game-5-of-the-nba-finals/<br /><br />http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Photo-fun-Hollywood-stars-react-to-Lakers-heart?urn=nba,87829<br /><br />http://menciablog.comedycentral.com/mencia_blog/2008/06/lakers-and-celt.html<br /><br />And for you Celtics fans, CelticsBlog.com is tracking all things Finals, including criticism of KG, Celtics plane issues, and a raffle for Game 6 tickets.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-91211104272311315722008-05-06T14:51:00.000-07:002008-05-06T23:41:40.063-07:00Gold basketball shoes?I wish I had a pair of basketball shoes made of <a href="http://www.monex.com/prods/gold.html">gold</a>. No, seriously. A pair that I can play in.<br /><br />Well, you may not be able to do that. I don't know how flexible or safe gold shoes are. But, if you use Monex Deposit Company (MDC) you can purchase gold or other precious metals and get them delivered to your place or a convenient safe storage place! Or even an independent bank or depository place! And they'll do this immediately, man!<br /><br />This company is even older than me too. They are 30 years old. I'd say 30 years young...but that's old, man. At least for me...for 3 more years. Okay, is this math confusing? Anyway, they are the USA's gold and precious metals investment leader. And gold is a great product to invest in. You can invest in it in one of it's two forms. Try coin or ingot. We all know what coin is. But what is ingot? Well, ingots are generally gold and pure bullion cast. That means they are made in a convenient size and shape. Get it? Okay, good. We can move on now.<br /><br />Now, the whole art of buying gold thing has been recognized for absolute centuries. People have always known that it is the way to wealth and purchasing power--and people use to take like one shower a week! Gross! Gold bullion is also a unique investment that the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans even used. And nowadays, they still do! Cool!<br /><br />Gold can change men's lives. The golden bar today is a proven investment diversifier. It protects your wealth, and your purchasing power, dog! Monex Precious Metals is home to a large and dedicated staff of hard asset pros who are absolutely committed to serving your precious metal investment needs. They are this country's best dealer. Convenient market? Done. Competive prices? Done. This blog? Done.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-89918102425216617022008-05-06T14:44:00.000-07:002008-05-06T14:48:07.498-07:00Sources: Bulls to hire D'AntoniGet ready for a run and gun Bulls team! Coach D'Antoni has just been hired as the new Chicago Bulls coach...according to sources on ESPN. We'll see if it actually happens, but if you are like me--and I hope you are--, you are excited with this news. I definitely am. <br /><br />In other news, John Paxson has just traded for Shaq and has signed John Stockton out of retirement. Just kidding...but I think they would really fit in with D'Antoni's offense. Get ready for the new, old Bulls, man. Get ready. I'm excited because I like the Suns, and I like the Bulls, and I like Coach D'Antoni, and I like Chicago, and I like Phoenix.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-72551003320973375412008-05-06T11:42:00.000-07:002008-05-06T12:01:00.916-07:00Bulls stars love Rihanna celebrity gossip...In a recent interview with Elle, Rihanna answered a couple questions before getting to the topic on everyone’s mind…<br /><br />On her hair: “I kept telling my managers, I’m cutting my hair. I’m cutting my hair. And they’re like, ‘How short? Not too short. Cut it how short?’ And I’m like, ‘Up to here.’ They never believed me. So when it was time to do the album cover [for Good Girl], the night before I cut it, I dyed it black.<br /><br />We went straight to the photo shoot, and no one at the record label knew what I looked like. When we sent the pictures over, they saw the hair and they all loved it. They loved it.”<br /><br />Rihanna in Elle<br /><br />On her alcoholic father: “That was way, way, way back. We’re friends now. Now my dad is like the coolest person on the planet. He doesn’t smother me. He lets me live my life. And he’s been like that a lot, even when I was younger. He would watch me making a mistake and he wouldn’t stop me. My dad, he lets me make it and then I learn.”<br /><br />On rumored boyfriend Chris Brown: “We’ve always been friends, but we’re very close now.”BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-16884676856700725422008-04-24T23:55:00.000-07:002008-04-25T00:03:06.587-07:00Epocrates is what it's all aboutThis announcement was paid for by Epocrates. <br /><br />Did you know that <a href="http://www.epocrates.com/iphone/compatibility/">free drug reference for iphone</a> is actually available? It is. Now, the phone that you used to watch "Lazy Sunday"--the incredible SNL rap music video--can be used to actually do something that involves a job not in the creative/media world too! Cool! And I thought it was just to play Lil Wayne MP3s!<br /><br />So physicians are going mobile, ya'll. I'm talkin' iPhone style baby. (The only way to use a phone.) Drug information is always on call with Epocrates. More than half of the doctors around now use PDAs or smartphones, and Epocrates is a huge reason why, man! Dog, I'm serious! Best believe it (as Big Boy says on Power 106)! It's radtastic! Their medical reference software is used by over 500,000 healthcare professionals, chief! They have a complete drug guide on their PDA or smartphone. It's fully-loaded. They can access all this great information that they need to prescribe the right medicine. And at a moment's notice! They can access information to help you with drug dosing, side effects and health plan coverage. Does anybody else see how ridiculously cool this is???<br /><br />For example, if a physician or doctor is prescribing an antibiotic for a stubborn sinus infection, but the patient is already on Coumadin, then that particular doctor could pull out his tricked-out PDA/smartphone and try to find any possible harmful interactions between the two drugs. That way, he will know before he rights the prescription. Isn't that awesomness in a bottle (prescription of course)?<br /><br />You still want to know more? You want to know exactly what the Epocrates drug reference guide offers? Okay. How about this: <br /><br />Free medical Pocket PC software <br />Free medical Palm software <br />Free medical Windows Mobile software <br /><br />They also launched a free drug reference for BlackBerry devices too. Oh my awesomeness/radicalness! And they are working closely with Apple to develop a downloadable drug guide for iPhones too! That will be great when that comes out. But in the meantime, doctors with an iPhone or iPod Touch can access Epocrates content by visiting m.epcorates.com on their Safari web browser.<br /><br />Check it out now! You will not be sorry. I promise! :)BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-12404439807522485572008-04-24T23:52:00.000-07:002008-04-24T23:54:50.749-07:00J-Lo rhymes with Reality Show...kind ofJennifer Lopez is about the open her personal life for a new television series on TLC, the cable channel announced Wednesday.<br /><br />The singer and new mom to twins will co-executive produce, co-create and star in the “docu-series,” which focuses on how Lopez juggles her career — including launching a new fragrance — with motherhood.<br /><br />“I’m looking forward to sharing this exciting journey together,” said Lopez.<br /><br />Isn't that so awesome, you guys? I mean, seriously, J-Lo is the ish right now. Her career is so awesome right now. It's almost as good as when she was on In Living Color.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-64899807355986938092008-04-24T18:47:00.000-07:002008-04-24T23:52:05.916-07:00Good news for people with high hopesIt’s over for Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Scott Sartiano, her boyfriend of two years, a source confirms.<br /><br />“They are currently split up as they’re living on different coasts and their lives are taking a different direction,” the source says. “They are still really close and you never know what is going to happen in the future.”<br /><br />After her marriage with manager AJ DiScala ended in 2006, Sigler, 26, was inseparable from Sartiano, 33, a nightlife impresario in New York who co-owns Butter restaurant and the newly opened lounge 1OAK.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-90719843852872620052008-03-18T10:27:00.000-07:002008-03-18T11:46:55.227-07:00Gold in your teeth and in your investmentsIf I ever need a fake tooth, I'm going to treat it as an investment opportunity and make it <a href="http://www.monex.com/prods/gold.html">gold</a>. Just kidding, but it would look cool. It'd look better than a Paul Wall grill, or a girl with gold teeth, or a grilled cheese sandwhich.<br /><br />You've got a lot of options when it comes to places to buy silver, gold, and other precious metals and coins. Right? But there is only one Monex Deposit Company (MDC) that will do it the Monex Way. What's the Monex Way? How about personal delivery to wherever you want? How about convenient and safe sotrage at an independent bank or depository in America?<br /><br />It's been 30 years too. That's how long they've been on ya. They are America's leader in investments of the gold, silver and precious metal persuasion. Radical!<br /><br />Silver and gold can be available in coin or ingot form if you want to invest in it. They can be pure bullion cast. They can be convenient in size and shape. They are definitely awesome. How awesome though? That depends on how much you buy! <br /><br />This is absolutely the time to buy silver/gold. The demand on this planet, that is the third rock from the sun, for silver far exceeds annual production. In fact, it's done this every single year and month since 1990. Well, at least every year. There are above ground stockpiles of silver bullion that are really low, and shrinking. In fact, I don't even think you can call them stockpiles anymore. They are really just piles now.<br /><br />Gold is even more popular than silver. It's been recognized for literally, and romantically, centuries as one of the absolutely coolest, and best way to preserve one's personal wealth and power of purchasing. It's unique. It's diverse. It's shiny. And ever since the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans did it, people took notice and decided that gold will always be worth something. (I guess it does look cooler than coal.) <br /><br />If there were a better time for buying silver bullion, I don't know what it is. Actually...I'd say it doesn't exist. Start looking through history books though, man. Maybe you can prove me wrong. The U.S. government even buys it, because their silver hoard (that they had around WWII) is gone. So buying silver bars is a good idea. And American eagle gold coins are available in units of 10 one-ounce coins for personal delivery only. .9167 fine gold. Legal tender coin in the USA with a $50 face value. You cool with that? Then chew on this: they are also available for personal delivery in fractional sizes of ounce, ounce and 1/10 ounce, in units of 20 coins each.<br /><br />Monex and the analysts of our time agree. That's why they pride themselves on having the best US silver coin prices and programs in the entire silver coin industry. If that doesn't remind you of the truth, I don't know what does. Keep movin' smalls.<br /><br />They have a dedicated staff that likes to be dedicated. They like to show dedication. More dedicated than a Lil Wayne mix tape. They are America’s best dealer with a convenient market and competitive precious metals prices. Check them out now, dude!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-51463117301054061642008-03-13T16:35:00.000-07:002008-03-13T16:55:20.091-07:00Kirk Hinrich enshrined at Burger KingIn the west loop, there's this one Burger King. It's where they serve Whoppers (except for that one time, on that one prank-style commercial). Well, guess what? It's the place where Kirk Hinrich has become king. (Cool tie-in, right?)<br /><br />You know what else? Kirk Hinrich gave a speech there yesterday, wearing one of those cool cardboard crowns. He said, "Today, I consider myself one of the luckiest men in the world. This mural of me, painted with spray paint on the back wall, just before you get to the pay restrooms, is the most beautifulest thing I ever did see. You know, coming from Iowa, a lot of people would have never imagined that I could be painted on a Burger King wall, near the bathrooms...but it happened...today...and that's what luck is in my book."<br /><br />Former Bulls Coach Scott Skiles was the only member, or former member, of the Bulls organization who showed up. When reached for comment, Bulls GM John Paxson said, "What the fuck?"BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-43270984519853236572008-03-13T16:04:00.000-07:002008-03-13T16:58:51.646-07:00Luol Deng predicts a championship next yearAs if the Bulls disappointing season couldn't get any worse...now the Bulls star? has predicted that next year the Chicago Bulls will win a championship... Or did he?<br /><br />After a day-long investigation, Chicago authorities have discovered that, in fact, it was Tyrus Thomas who guaranteed a championship next year in the Windy City. In fact, the direct quote was, "Once I unleash my Young Teezy style on these fools, it's over." It was this "Young Teezy" comment that raised some eyebrows. There is no "T" in Luol Deng's name. Why would he call himself "Teezy"? After pulling on the head of what was perceived to be Luol Deng, Chicago authorities discovered that Tyrus Thomas was wearing a Luol Deng suit, similar to one that could have been displayed on the successful cartoon show, <em>Scooby Doo</em>.<br /><br />So, in fact, it was Tyrus Thomas who made the prediction. This makes much more sense. Tyrus Thomas is an idiot. No word yet on if Tyrus has been thrown in jail yet for being an idiot though.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-52928957778295429192008-02-27T15:22:00.000-08:002008-02-27T15:51:03.398-08:00If you need a job, why don't you get recruitedThere are times in this life when big time executives lose their jobs. Whether it's voluntary, involuntary, or a postal situation, these once big time execs will need a good, solid <a href="http://www.aefeldman.com/">executive recruiting firm</a><br /><br />From the moment they stepped onto the scene in 1967 (the hippy era), an incorporation named, A.E. Feldman Associates, Inc., has been a big part of the recruiting field, and have had a high level of service and commitment. They have upheld this level for a long time, and they have no plans of stopping now. They have successfully placed a lot of top-notch candidates together with industry-leading clients. That skill makes them awesome, for one, but also, it tends to lead to a good reputation, and, believe me, they are consistent. This makes the one searching for work, and the company seeking an employee, content, dog. All of their top-of-the-hill recruiters know their respective industry. The industry they recruit for is the exact same industry where this recruiter had a history--a successful career of their own. They bring an invaluable depth of experience, skill and insight because of this. Those are 3 words I know I want associated with my recruiter. And these geniuses have the knowledge, contacts and the feel for their respective field. Sweet! They'll even use it to find the tightest fit for each and every job. What more can you ask for?<br /><br />Well, I'll tell you right now, that if you don't know, I'll tell you: Their practices include, but are not limited to, financial and risk management services, legal and legal support services, communications and technology, human resources consulting, and luxury products. And within those awesome areas, you better believe AEF fills positions. If they don't, I'll delete my blog and leave this world on a spaceship. What positions though? Well, they do this nationally, and I'm talking about positions from the middle, to executive, all the way up to "C level" management. And then some. They also fill associate, partner, analyst and managing director positions.<br /><br />AEF will make you...I mean, get you work. You need to check them out if you are looking for work.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-71024869905606579282008-02-27T10:03:00.000-08:002008-02-27T10:07:25.654-08:00John Paxson says, "Fuck the Chicago Bulls Report" in an interviewNot really. I just made that title up to amuse myself. But can you imagine, if he did. That would be so incredibly awesome that I may retire the site in honor of him. Seriously, what else could I write that would top that? Sure, I'd have to post one last blog, explaining why I was abandoning the site, and telling the story about how John Paxson just said, "Fuck the Chicago Bulls Report," but, after that, done.<br /><br />Of course we all know that John Paxson would never do such a thing. Honestly, he's John Paxson, not...I can't think of a good analogy, but you get it. He's a man of character. Even though the Bulls suck, and people are calling for his head, look what he has done. You can't say he hasn't brought players and prospects in. Sure, it hasn't panned out how they had hoped...but he gave them a chance. And whether he hates my blog or not (or has ever read it...hopefully not), he has done a good job.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-44123397433598205752008-02-27T09:58:00.000-08:002008-02-27T10:03:35.814-08:00I've abandoned my Bulls!!!Have you seen There Will Be Blood? I haven't, but I have seen that commercial. So when I ended up watching the Academy Awards on Sunday, instead of my new look Chicago Bulls against the Houston Rockets, I thought of a clever way to tie it all together and exclaimed, "I've abandoned my Bulls!" Damn, I'm lonely.<br /><br />My creativity, some would think, had reached a new level of awesome when I came up with that. And believe me, I thought so at the time. But now, looking back, it had reached a new state of pathetic. Seriously, I actually watched the Oscar's over the Bulls. That's gotta be the seventh sign. Not of the world ending, but of my needing to get out of Hollywood. I'm missing out on life. Just as the Bulls need a major overhaul this summer, I too need a change, my friends. I'm ready for that change. Lord knows I'm ready.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-73653777008081319392008-02-07T00:01:00.000-08:002008-02-07T00:08:22.978-08:00Silver is shiny and an investmentYou checked out Luol Deng's new <a href="http://www.monex.com/prods/silver.html">silver</a> Jesus piece? You have? That's weird...he doesn't have one. Luol Deng doesn't believe in bling, or materializing something holy like that. That's why he's awesome. <br /><br />However, Luol Deng does believe in investing in silver. Monex Depost Company (MDC). They will help you immediately and then you can purchase silver or even other precious metals that will immediately be delivered, personally to you. Isn't that stupendous? Or you could even arrange for a convenient and safe storage at absolutely, positively, realistically, any independent bank and/or depository. It makes me feel a lot better about the dollar. I don't know if it affects it, but it makes me feel slightly better. Especially since they've been doing this for 30 years and have been America's silver and precious metals investment leader. It's available in two forms for ya: coin or ingot. Ingots are generally silver ingots of a pure bullion cast. It's a small little nugget in a convenient size and shape. And, of course, coins are coins; they have a currency value, or are actually defined by ingots. The demand for silver in this world is high too. It exceeds the annual production. It has every year since 1990. Isn't that crazy? Every, single, year. I'm pumped just typing that. <br /><br />There are above ground stockpiles of silver bullion that are low, and shrinking rapidly. I mean, it's approaching zero, people. Monex Precious Metals is home to a large and dedicated staff. They have hard asset professionals committed to serving your precious metals investment needs yo. If I were you, I'd check them out because they know what they are doing. They are the shit when it comes to knowing about the silver investment business, dawg! Just ask Luol Deng!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-91698671293139375562008-02-06T21:37:00.000-08:002008-02-06T21:49:54.909-08:00Walk this way, BullsSays the old band... (except for the part about the Chicago Bulls). Well, I wish somebody would come in and ask the Bulls what their deal was. Nobody is, and it's annoying. They need a new direction. They need an idea where they are going. They need new leadership, and they need new uniforms (but they should keep the same logo).<br /><br />Seriously, how awful is this team? They were supposed to contend for a Championship this year? Oops. No more. Now, all they can do is hope to make the playoffs, just to say they did. And what is that worth? In the grand scheme of things, if you aren't an up and coming team, NOTHING.<br /><br />So now what should they do? I'll tell you what: Sell the team to Mark Cuban. Done. They may not win it, but at least they'll make it to the Finals. There are no Golden State Warriors in the East.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-84208071170474103292008-02-06T17:05:00.000-08:002008-02-06T17:31:40.727-08:00Gasol, Shaq available; Bulls do nothingCool. Way to go Bulls. We could have had Gasol or Shaq. Okay, maybe Shaq would have been a bad move, but how did the Lakers steal Gasol from the Grizzlies like that? What, they would send them to the Lakers for nothing, but not us? What is that all about? Is that like the Jerry West connection or something? Such bullshit (get it?).<br /><br />So now, here is what we must do: We must see if there is another franchise player available on a shitty team... And considering the Bulls desperately need a big man who is a force down low, I think they are screwed. Hey, maybe it's not too late to trade for Antoine Walker and Jason Williams though. That would be a great move, right? Antoine back home to Chicago? Joy! <br /><br />For now, I've given up on the Bulls this season. I hate to say that, but they've pissed me off enough. I've got bills to pay, and they aren't from ticketmaster.com.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-29056923882884919262008-01-31T13:51:00.000-08:002008-01-31T14:48:05.718-08:00When the Bulls play the Magic, they check this siteI talked to Scott Skiles the other day, and he said, the thing he'll miss most about being the Bulls coach will be the trips back to his NBA hometown, Orlando, where the team would all by <a href="http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Sea-World/">Sea World Tickets</a> and enjoy their time off looking at big fish. Well now he can't do that, and he is pissed.<br /><br />Now, if only I myself had a place to go online where I could buy Sea World tickets cheap....wait a minute! I actually do! Orlandofuntickets.com! Oh yeah! I just linked to them above too! Awesome! Make that, Luol Deng awesome! <br /><br />So, if you really, really want discounted tickets for Disney World, Sea World, and all of the above Orlando theme parks, attractions, dinner shows, etc., then you need to check them out, yo. Because, I'm gonna be honest with ya, the most expensive and intimidating factors in planning your process is when you are trying to figure out admission tickets. There are so many options! A good option called the name that I mentioned above. You read it, right? Good. You can get your Disney tickets in many different ways and many different time frames, from 1 to 10 days. This is what they, in the biz, like to call, "Disney Magic Your Way," of course. <br /><br />You'll get the lowest price from them for sure. Specifics? Four theme parks, two water parks and a tonz more! (I added the "z" on purpose, folks.) They also have tickets for Disneyquest, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Water Parks, and every single Disney theme park ticket too! Pretty awesome, right? I'm already excited about it. I think I may buy tickets for this spring and go down there during March Madness. I won't be gambling at an online casino while I'm there though. That's not the Orlando way.<br /><br />There's more in Orlando for you. It's not all Disney (although it's pretty close). Have you heard of Universal Studios? How about Islands of Adventure? Well, They have tickets for these places too. There is Night-time fun and dinner shows at this park, and you should experience both! You can digest some, near exquisite, comida there. (Fun Fact of the Day: "comida" is the Spanish word for "food.") You can even get Arabian Nights, Medieval Times, Pirates Dinner Adventure and more, all at a discounted price! That's a pretty slamtastic deal if I do say so myself! And one more thing, you could even go to the Kennedy Space Center at a discount rate too! Can you imagine how fun that will be, when you do that? Lance Bass won't be there, don't worry! <br /><br />For the best service and best prices, check the out today, homies!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-41103038922183859192008-01-31T01:03:00.000-08:002008-01-31T01:23:51.611-08:00Kirk Hinrich might as well punch my dogSeriously, Kirk Hinrich might as well punch my dog in the face after each Bulls game. Why not? It can't get any worse! Seriously, again, this is supposed to be the Bulls year, but ti's not, and they suck! Ahhhhhhh!!! I just freakin' yellled. Did you hear that shit? I'm so pissed that I'm type yelling! That's how bad it's gotten.<br /><br />But there is hope, folks--the Bulls suck, and they haven't lost any players, so it's got to get better...once they make a trade...and get less value than they would have the past 2 years. Sweet!<br /><br />Okay, now here's what you can do, fans. You can go to www.Bulls.com and buy a Chicago Bulls t-shirt. If you wear it, everyday, underneath your work clothes, whether you are Blue Collar or White Collar, they will win! We can do it, folks! We can do it! Go Bulls! Or instead, just go out to bars and get drunk and pick up chicks.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-74629604462915403012008-01-30T19:13:00.000-08:002008-01-31T00:54:18.058-08:00Bull beat the Timberwolves!Ladies and Gentlemen,<br /><br />It's the moment you have been waiting for all season: The classic match-up between the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves! KG comes back to Chi...oh wait, nevermind. The battle of the piece of shit teams. (That's more like it.)<br /><br />So, in case you weren't watching, let me recap: The Chicago Bulls were supposed to contend for at least the Eastern Conference Championship...this season. But, the season started...and they completely suck. The Minnesota Timberwolves, on the other hand, were supposed to suck after trading away KG to the Boston Celtics, which is one of the reasons the Bulls have no chance in the East. And, the Bulls won last night. Big win, right? Nope. The Timberwolves turned around and beat the Bulls tonight, holding them to only 67 points. So I guess that cancels out the win last night. Way to go Bulls!BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17171535.post-13481622110881648422008-01-14T18:40:00.000-08:002008-01-23T12:36:31.826-08:00An online university that doesn't suckThis blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com.<br /><br />Have you ever heard of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capella_University">capella university</a>? It's usually spelled with capitalized letters. Does that help? Okay, good. Now, let's get started, class. (I'm going to use the false pretense that you are my class. Coolness!)<br /><br />But Capella is some Capella. Founded in 1993, it is a completely accredited university online. That means they are legit. They offer graduate online degree programs in business, information tehcnology, education, human services, publich health, public safety, psychology, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. But the detailed educational system at Capella doesn't stop there. Within those areas, they have 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations. They also have 15 areas of certification. That's a pretty technologically advanced way to get a certificate, isn't it? I'm pretty amazed at how great of a school it sounds like. They currently serve almost 20,000 students from all 50 states and 56 different countries! (I'll let you know when they officially reach 20,000. Check back for live updates of that.) They are pursuing business growth. They want to grow, while helping you grow. They provide high-caliber academic excellence. They are radical...in the slang term way. (They don't teach a "Slang Terms 101" class.)<br /><br />"Who owns them though?" asks the bitter conspiracy-theory guy in the back of the class? Well, sire, they are owned by Capella Education Company of course. Their headquarters are in Minneapolis. If you want to find out more, then you better start googlin' that ish...or click on the link above. They are awesome from what I hear...and I hear a lot of things--most of which come from actual people.BrianLaesch.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463749490062736438noreply@blogger.com0