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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM AND TIM!

and the band played on

Cannes Film Festival News


Sean “Diddy” Combs and his on-off flame Cassie, Alec Baldwin, Natasha Poly, Anja Rubik and Erin Wasson were among those who climbed into buggies that drove them up to the Villa Domergue, where a plethora of entertainers awaited them. Inside, Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra played retro-tinged jazz, while in a tent in the garden, disco tunes had the crowd on their feet. A dancer from Cirque du Soleil dazzled with a performance that involved spinning a giant metallic cube frame. 

Thinking of fine athletes this morning, I stumbled onto this

1. Chicago Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson on being a role model: "I wan' all dem kids to do what I do, to look up to me. I wan' all de kids to copulate me."

2. New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season: "I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first."

3. And, upon hearing Joe Jacobi of the 'Skin's say: "I'd run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl,"
Matt Millen of the Raiders said: "To win, I'd run over Joe's Mom, too."

4. Torrin Polk, University of Houston receiver, on his coach, John Jenkins: "He treat us like mens. He let us wear earrings..."

5. Football commentator and former player Joe Theismann: "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."

6. Senior basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh : "I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes." (Now that is beautiful)

7. Bill Peterson, a Florida State football coach: "You guys line up alphabetically by height..."
And, "You guys pair up in groups of three, and then line up in a circle."

8. Boxing promoter Dan Duva on Mike Tyson going to prison: "Why would anyone expect him to come out smarter? He went to prison for three years, not Princeton."

9. Stu Grimson, Chicago Blackhawks left wing, explaining why he keeps a color photo of himself above his locker: "That's so when I forget how to spell my name, I can still find my clothes."

10. Lou Duva, veteran boxing trainer, on the Spartan training regimen of heavyweight Andrew Golota: "He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning, regardless of what time it is."

11. Chuck Nevitt , North Carolina State basketball player, explaining to Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice: "My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt. (I wonder if his IQ ever hit room temperature in January)

12. Frank Layden , Utah Jazz president, on a former player: "I asked him, 'Son, what is it with you? Is it ignorance or apathy?' He said, 'Coach, I don't know and I don't care.'"

13. Shelby Metcalf, basketball coach at Texas A&M, recounting what he told a player who received four F's and one D: "Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject."

14. In the words of NC State great Charles Shackelford: "I can go to my left or right, I am amphibious."

15. Former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips when asked by Bob Costas why he takes his wife on all the road trips, Phillips responded: "Because she's too damn ugly to kiss good-bye."

Steven Wilber and Family (more photos on Ben's blog)

BOUNCING BABY BOY

That's the news from Ben. The little guy was born this morning and he and Rachel are doing well.

More from Ben, including photos, tomorrow.

Congratulations to you, all three!

Name lottery is on

Yo yo family. So, now that this baby is almost here it's time that I tap into your massive wisdom to give it a name. Go to:

http://moosedent.blogspot.com/

and fill in the form. Remember that Maren won with Ingrid (which is why her legal name is Ace Buffalo).

Love you guys,

Ben

Solar Eclipse!

Alrighty family, for those of us in Utah, we are in for a treat his sunday. We get to view the annular eclipse!!!! There hasn’t been an annular eclipse visible from the US since 1994. The next annular eclipse visible from the western US won’t be until 2023.

Now if you want to view this natural wonder, you need proper eye protection. You can buy eclipse glasses at the Clark Planetarium, or you can make a pin hole projector out of household items. Instructions to make the projector are on Youtube, as well as on planetarium's website.

Above is what the Salt Lake area should see if it is a clear day, time is estimated.

 Now within the Blue lines is gonna be the best view, but as you can see it is pretty far south. Honestly it should be worth the drive if you have the time, but its gonna be rad anywhere south of Salt Lake.

Just south of Cedar City is the "Sweet Spot" The Red line on the map is where the moon will be perfectly in the center of the sun, causing the "Ring of Fire" that is above.
Even if you don't drive down to see it, at least figure out a way to view it. The viewfinder on your camera is not safe to look through. Please remember that looking into the sun will do irreversible damage to your eyes! Spend 15 minutes building a pinhole projector, or spend some dough on Eclipse glasses, this is gonna be epic family, and I don't know about you guys, but I don't wanna miss this!  The next annular eclipse visible from the western US won’t be until 2023!!!!!!! So now is our chance to see something most people don't get to. I love you all and hope all is well.

sad news

Calico was killed by a car two days ago. Sure do miss her.

bix has her first cream cheese and toast

The more pictures of grandchildren on this blog the better!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!!!

Happy birthday brother. Thinking about you as I look out the window of the library, wishing I was around and could take you to dinner.