After handling the Cardinal and Bears last week, the USC men's basketball team now holds sole possession of third place in the Pac-10 conference. With two games left in league play against the Washington schools, we can finish as high as second place!
Most experts believe we are already in the tournament and now are just fighting for a high seed! What a way to close out the season considering we were not supposed to be a force until next season with the arrival of O.J. Mayo. The future looks bright for SC basketball!!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
James Cameron Resurrects Jesus To Kill Christianity
In an article on Wired.com, directors James Cameron and Smicha Jacobovici claim they have DNA evidence that Jesus did not rise from the dead after he was crucified.
Listen Up Email Addicts
"Alcoholics have one, and so do drug abusers. Now people addicted to e-mail also have a 12-step program designed to tackle their obsession."
In an article posted on CNN.com, executive coach Marsha Egan has devised a 12-step plan for those obsessed with checking their email.
In an article posted on CNN.com, executive coach Marsha Egan has devised a 12-step plan for those obsessed with checking their email.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Listen To Those Brids
In a recent article by Randy Dotinga on Wired Magazine, he reports that a stem-cell approach to curing deafness could be the answer.
Discussed at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, where Dotinga says "the stem-cell approach involves restoring the tiny 'hair cells' in the ear that convert sound into electrical impulses. When the cells die, people permanently lose their hearing. Bringing back the cells through stem-cell transplants, along with a shock of electricity, could restore hearing, scientists say."
Dotinga also says scientists are studying birds, who never lost their hearing, to see what "secret genetic recipe for warding off hearing loss" birds have.
Discussed at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, where Dotinga says "the stem-cell approach involves restoring the tiny 'hair cells' in the ear that convert sound into electrical impulses. When the cells die, people permanently lose their hearing. Bringing back the cells through stem-cell transplants, along with a shock of electricity, could restore hearing, scientists say."
Dotinga also says scientists are studying birds, who never lost their hearing, to see what "secret genetic recipe for warding off hearing loss" birds have.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
iTunes Rivals
In a recent article from CNN Money, more and more record companies are looking to alternatives to cd's as a source of revenue. This namely means turning to digital media, much like iTunes has done. And for iTunes this can only mean trouble.
eMusic has become the second leading online music store, selling nearly 100 million songs. And what has made this store more appealing than others? The answer lies in formatting. eMusic sells songs in MP3 format that is compatible with almost all digital music players, even iPods. This is where others have lacked, as other online stores have only sold songs in WMA, Window's copy-protected format.
eMusic also has a better value for costumers, as they allow 30 songs a month for $9.99. This beats Apple's $0.99 per song cost. And though eMusic might not be anywhere close to iTune's 2 billion songs sold, in the near future others, such as Yahoo!, might follow these leads and tap into Apple's market share.
So in the words of Stephen Colbert: Apple, you better watch out for others "riding your coattail!"
eMusic has become the second leading online music store, selling nearly 100 million songs. And what has made this store more appealing than others? The answer lies in formatting. eMusic sells songs in MP3 format that is compatible with almost all digital music players, even iPods. This is where others have lacked, as other online stores have only sold songs in WMA, Window's copy-protected format.
eMusic also has a better value for costumers, as they allow 30 songs a month for $9.99. This beats Apple's $0.99 per song cost. And though eMusic might not be anywhere close to iTune's 2 billion songs sold, in the near future others, such as Yahoo!, might follow these leads and tap into Apple's market share.
So in the words of Stephen Colbert: Apple, you better watch out for others "riding your coattail!"
Monday, February 12, 2007
OJ Mayo...You Decide
For all you SC basketball sports fans, I'm sure you have heard of this already, but for those who haven't, here is the story.
OJ Mayo, regarded as the best high school basketball player in the nation who plays at Huntington High School in West Virginia, signed a letter of intent to play for the Trojans next year.
A few weeks ago, he played in a game where he was called for a technical foul for taunting the opposing team's player, and then thrown out of the game for making contact with the referee and knocking him down.
Check out the video of him knocking the referee down
After much debate, the majority of people in the basketball world do not believe Mayo intentionally touched the referee...however, a few days ago he was sentenced to serve a three game suspension for the incident. (The article)
Either way, the Trojan fans should be excited for next season with the addition of Mayo, who is a highlight reel in himself! The future looks bright!
OJ Mayo, regarded as the best high school basketball player in the nation who plays at Huntington High School in West Virginia, signed a letter of intent to play for the Trojans next year.
A few weeks ago, he played in a game where he was called for a technical foul for taunting the opposing team's player, and then thrown out of the game for making contact with the referee and knocking him down.
Check out the video of him knocking the referee down
After much debate, the majority of people in the basketball world do not believe Mayo intentionally touched the referee...however, a few days ago he was sentenced to serve a three game suspension for the incident. (The article)
Either way, the Trojan fans should be excited for next season with the addition of Mayo, who is a highlight reel in himself! The future looks bright!
Thursday, February 8, 2007
why can't we finish??!!
every time the usc basketball team plays they always look extremely impressive in the first part of the first half. then by halftime the opponent has made the game interesting (close!)
at the start of the second half, we keep a minimal lead, but by the end of the game it seems we have to rely on a last second stop (or shot) just to get the win! and sometimes, it takes a turn for the worst, as in the case last night.
we lost to ucla in the final minutes of the game and ended up losing by five. and when did we all-of-a-sudden stop getting rebounds and turnovers?!
unless we start getting boards and and make some free throws, its going to be a scare at the end of every game!!
at the start of the second half, we keep a minimal lead, but by the end of the game it seems we have to rely on a last second stop (or shot) just to get the win! and sometimes, it takes a turn for the worst, as in the case last night.
we lost to ucla in the final minutes of the game and ended up losing by five. and when did we all-of-a-sudden stop getting rebounds and turnovers?!
unless we start getting boards and and make some free throws, its going to be a scare at the end of every game!!
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
ncaa rivalry week
duke vs carolina......need i say more
even though duke is winning i have faith in the tar heels!
even though duke is winning i have faith in the tar heels!
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
usc vs ucla
its on tonight at 7pm! i am so excited i can't wait! ucla is the #2 team in the nation, and we are back in the rankings (at #19). if nobody remembers, a couple weeks ago ucla came to the galen center and pulled off a last second shot that beat us by 1!
however, i am a little scared because, after all, we are going to pauley pavillion and have to face their students! nonetheless, i am confident in our team and i am predicting a seven point win for the trojans!!
however, i am a little scared because, after all, we are going to pauley pavillion and have to face their students! nonetheless, i am confident in our team and i am predicting a seven point win for the trojans!!
Thursday, February 1, 2007
being sick....
why is it that every year it is inevitable you will get sick at least once in the winter?
i don't know, but this is actually my third time this winter being sick, and the worst part is i am at the stage where i'm not the worse i'm going to be, and i am just waiting "it to really" hit me! that's the worst!
i don't know, but this is actually my third time this winter being sick, and the worst part is i am at the stage where i'm not the worse i'm going to be, and i am just waiting "it to really" hit me! that's the worst!
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