SubscribeArchive for December, 2008
The reach of Bernie Madoff
By now the Jewish community has learned of the shanda that is Bernie Madoff (as in “made off with your dough”). Media both Jewish and ecumenical have opined on the possible impact his schemes might mean in feeding the stereotype of the greedy, money-loving Jew. Madoff stands accused of ripping off individuals and, of particular [...]
All baseball, all the time
According to a story on AdAge.com: In these challenging economic times — during which every story and press release commences with an “in these challenging economic times …” salvo — media entities are as likely to roll out a big-dollar, big-ambition offering as they are to quadruple their head count. And then there’s Major League [...]
Memo to self: Do not give this as a bar mitzva present
From Frumsatire.net: But beyond all of my memory [sic] stand one memory and it holds true for almost everyone I know. “Great Jews in Sports” was that one gift that I received multiple copies from people too cheap to give me cash yet too stupid to figure out that every other secular Jewish person would [...]
Better sports through science
No, we’re not talking performance enhancing drugs here. Applied Cognitive Engineering (ACE), an Israeli company, has developed software to help in the mental aspects of basketball and is now in co-development with USA Hockey on a program for that sport. The story is covered in fully by Israel21c. Parents finally have a reason to encourage [...]
Jews in the NFL: Week 17
Igor Olshansky made a solo tackle in the San Diego Chargers’ 52-21 drubbing of the Denver Broncos. The win gave the Chargers, who finished with a record of 8-8, the AFC West title. They will take on the Indianapolis Colts in the wild card game on Jan. 3. David Binn was once again the long [...]
Wait, Wait, Mr. President-elect
Taking advantage of the holiday, our old friend and neighbor Peter Sagal prepared yesterday’s edition of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me as a highlight reel. The program offered items regarding the 2008 Presidential election. It included this one from August, 2005 featuring Senator Barack Obama in the “Not My Job” portion, in which popular figures [...]
Back from vacation
That’s why they call him the leader of the Pack
One more, and that’s it: Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers recently gve a shout out to his Jewish fans. According to SeriousSports NewsNetwork.com, Rodgers — who recently learned he has a Jewish heritage — cited “his obligation to represent the interests of ‘Wisconsin’s fine Jewish citizens,’” and announced he would celebrating both Christmas and [...]
If you consider chess a sport…
Yeah, I know I said I was going on vacation, but here’s one more item: Israeli chess team takes silver JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s national team won its first medal ever in the international Chess Olympiad. The Israelis finished second to take the silver in the competition Tuesday night after defeating the Netherlands. Armenia won [...]
