tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60618608572214983422024-03-18T23:02:14.398-04:00The Crossy ClassifiedsThe Crossy Classifieds: where the truth is no longer classified.Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-64850687453747984522008-12-31T14:11:00.002-05:002008-12-31T14:23:34.906-05:00It's NYE!I know its been a minute since I checked in, but I'm on vacation. That means I've vacated any and all responsibilities. Sorry. lol<br /><br />Since its New Years Eve, I figured I should put one last entry in the books for 08. Right now Connecticut is getting dumped with almost 7 inches of snow. Can you say, its time to cancel any thoughts of NYE plans! LOL What a buzz kill! Who wants to party in the snow? If you think people drunk driving on new years is bad, try adding snow and ice to that equation. I'll let you marinate on that. <br /><br />With every new year, comes new years resolutions. Strangely I really don't have any this year. The only thing I really want to do is <em>something different</em>. I know that sounds vague as hell...but its exactly what I mean. I don't want to do the same things I've always done. Someone wise once said, you can't do the same things, and expect different results. So with that in mind...i'm going to do the unexpected. I'm talking Crossy 2.0. Crossy Reloaded. The Emancipation of Crossy. Hmm. That has a nice ring to it. ;) You get my point. It's time for the remix of me-me.<br /><br />On the Today Show they asked people to sum up 2008 in three words so here's mine:<br /><br />RIGHT ON TIME<br /><br />Stay tuned for my next post where I explain, WHY 2008 was RIGHT ON TIME. I know I know, the suspense is killing you. But you'll have to wait till 2009 to get the scoop. <br /><br />As always I love y'all like play cousins. <br /><br />Thanks for staying classy in 08. <br /><br />Happy New Year!<br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-46285061514793343882008-12-11T11:33:00.003-05:002008-12-11T12:36:49.140-05:00Can You Ball in a Low-Top? Kobe says Yes.It's going to be the hottest sneaker on the market. With a price tag of $120.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjlb676-GdDsxPPSNESRX4mQb5GS2NwuSDcMvHkwfFlQCZk7dyZiiEzlG8gEmnofKwbGkyHX1R53kFvjcIDxyXwSpNiTWaj_mNoTXSxMJ8GOHLuABGyQRcg1syR0M7PrDnojrZtQRxE0/s1600-h/nike-zoom-kobe-4-fl-main.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277554425477870354" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 161px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjlb676-GdDsxPPSNESRX4mQb5GS2NwuSDcMvHkwfFlQCZk7dyZiiEzlG8gEmnofKwbGkyHX1R53kFvjcIDxyXwSpNiTWaj_mNoTXSxMJ8GOHLuABGyQRcg1syR0M7PrDnojrZtQRxE0/s320/nike-zoom-kobe-4-fl-main.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I don't have an M.D. after my last name, but aren't low-tops bad for your ankles? If you try to make any kind of lateral movement...I think you might get hosed in these kicks. Please tell me if i'm wrong. Now if you're going for style...then these kicks are on point like Stacey Adams! I'm just not convinced you can truly ball in these shoes. I might need Kobe to jump over another maserati before I believe the hype...</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Kobe will debut the Kobe IV low-top today as a webcast on nikemedia.com. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=null&brand=null&videoId=3760752&n8pe6c=2">Here's a video</a> of Kobe talking about why the low-top works. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Stay Classy People!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">*Crossy*</span></div>
<br />Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-74050538114976887552008-12-10T14:28:00.008-05:002008-12-10T16:11:33.049-05:00Flaws and AllI'm a thinker. You know, I'm one of those people who overthinks things almost to a fault. I always weigh my options and compare the pros and cons. I told y'all I was a Libra. It's somewhat of a gift and a curse.<br /><br />One things for sure -- I am the definition of a 1,000 piece puzzle. And the missing pieces are...well, scattered on the table.<br /><br />Beyonce recently performed one of my favorite songs on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.<br /><br />It's called "Flaws and All." It's not on her new cd (which is horrible by the way), but I love it all the same. If you listen to the words, it might bring you close to tears. It's a beautiful song.<br /><br />To you (the reader) I'm not sure why you do it, but thanks for accepting me for me.<br /><br />Here's the song:<br /><br /><center><div style='font:bold 11px verdana;width:320px'><a href="http://www.slack-time.com/music-videos/artists/Beyonce-Knowles.shtml">Beyonce</a> - <a href="http://www.slack-time.com/music-video-2102-Beyonce-Knowles-Flaws-And-All" target="_blank">Flaws & All<embed src=http://slack-time.com/auto/3/2102.php flashvars=loop=true&fs=1 allowNetworking=internal width=320 height=280 allowfullscreen=true type=application/x-shockwave-flash pluginspage=http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer></embed></a></div></center>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-54370964493059083052008-12-09T10:36:00.014-05:002008-12-09T16:37:13.650-05:00Carolina Panthers are NFC South Champs!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEo3GNAuuZQvyRGPku8pJsRgzVO-qvtohPtcNOmWX5RvGJOamjUtKoh8cLVFY2qO4gDrjO7I2he6Jg2BsnIl9cZS_KMlPVLzNS-zcBVyF0_FBY0ZYTO8n6u30xJNIrvgKHqsr9rfQxLg/s1600-h/Dwills.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277859310721052818" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEo3GNAuuZQvyRGPku8pJsRgzVO-qvtohPtcNOmWX5RvGJOamjUtKoh8cLVFY2qO4gDrjO7I2he6Jg2BsnIl9cZS_KMlPVLzNS-zcBVyF0_FBY0ZYTO8n6u30xJNIrvgKHqsr9rfQxLg/s320/Dwills.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div><br /><div>Did you know Tampa Bay's defense is rated as 4th in the league?</div><div><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Well not last night.</span></em> </div><div></div><br /><div>The Panthers obliterated the Bucs in a 38-23 win to claim the NFC South title. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It came down to two major things:</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Running Backs</span></strong>: DeAngelo Williams and Johnathon Stewart combined for 301 rushing yards. As I predicted in my <a href="http://thecrossyclassifieds.blogspot.com/2008/12/is-it-monday-yet.html">preview blog</a>, I knew these two would be key in Carolina's win. Williams and Stewart not only demonstrated skill, but they showed strength and toughness coupled with the will to win. You can't teach that, it's a gift. This tag team is a close contender for the best duo since Shaq and Kobe. <em>I'm just sayin...</em></div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Offensive line</span>:</strong> Can you say domination?</div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#c0c0c0;">In my Panthers Preview I said...</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The Panthers would win because of home field advantage... <span style="color:#33ccff;">they did, and now they are 7-0 at home!</span></div><br /><div></div><div>Jake Delhomme would have to avoid the INT.... <span style="color:#33ccff;">he made 2 INT's but his back's made up for his mistakes.</span></div><div></div><br /><br /><div>Julius Peppers needs to step up......<span style="color:#3366ff;"> </span><span style="color:#33ccff;">he blocked an extra point after a touchdown and had a big sack on the Bucs' Jeff Garcia! [Thanks B-Moore, (see comments) lol]</span></div><div></div><br /><br /><div>It would come down to coaching.... <span style="color:#3366ff;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">Fox out-coached Gruden. The Panthers' defense played smarter, and tougher. And the Bucs failed to find a way to stop Carolina's brutal O-line.</span> </span></div><br /><br /><div>The Panthers would wear black helmets... <span style="color:#33ccff;">Well, they didn't.</span> </div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#c0c0c0;">Top 3 Moments in the Game</span><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#c0c0c0;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgDTl0AQJ_uXzZQJKOrXI54gl5-kfnMyPY9nrMjZtm_5BXNhlz5rjiZCzWrL6O1aFm3HKJUII2tBGr0wV1vBJqd9kR8CntZh3wKoVG3qNxVof_eFRg80AKt3eRDpDpgikoVojxph0waE/s1600-h/stewartmatrix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277857354119170274" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 315px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgDTl0AQJ_uXzZQJKOrXI54gl5-kfnMyPY9nrMjZtm_5BXNhlz5rjiZCzWrL6O1aFm3HKJUII2tBGr0wV1vBJqd9kR8CntZh3wKoVG3qNxVof_eFRg80AKt3eRDpDpgikoVojxph0waE/s320/stewartmatrix.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">3.</span> When Julius Peppers blocked the Bucs' PAT</div><br /><div></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="font-size:130%;">2</span>.</span> Late in the 4th when the Panthers made a 4 play drive for a TD in 2 minutes!!! Who does that?!!! (all four plays were rushing yards by J.Stewart and D.Williams)</div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">1.</span> In that same 4-play drive...when Ronde Barber got stiff armed TWICE in 2 different plays back to back. I was laughing so hard, I think a single tear fell from my eye. </div><br /><br /><div></div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#999999;">And I think this picture says it all:</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PpmvhbBXUXmBXYjr_sUiXxHCjHzKQIHLwMALPMKGwl-G7mzn3DLjDhdtyHkiMZotjKEsq6JGYPjT90ZEpZxz6pRR-JuXlj1sr5zcZoYFzdk4dG3oNTtkd9GYcqQaU781NASzDP84mRw/s1600-h/smitty.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277859482589118658" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PpmvhbBXUXmBXYjr_sUiXxHCjHzKQIHLwMALPMKGwl-G7mzn3DLjDhdtyHkiMZotjKEsq6JGYPjT90ZEpZxz6pRR-JuXlj1sr5zcZoYFzdk4dG3oNTtkd9GYcqQaU781NASzDP84mRw/s320/smitty.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33ccff;">TAMPA TELL ME HOW MY A** TASTES! </span></div></div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-58848302246762490372008-12-06T14:13:00.009-05:002008-12-06T16:32:10.936-05:00Is it Monday Yet?<a href="http://schlicken.blogsome.com/images/espnmondaynightfootball.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px" alt="" src="http://schlicken.blogsome.com/images/espnmondaynightfootball.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div>If you're a fan of any team in the NFC South. This is <em><strong>thee</strong></em> weekend of the regular season!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This Monday, the Carolina Panthers will play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Its a game I've had marked with a special star on my Panthers schedule since the preseason. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33ccff;">I love this team.</span><br /><br></div><div>This is our 2nd appearance on Monday Night Football since ESPN took over 2 years ago. I'm no expert, so I'm going to leave the X's and O's alone. Instead, I'd like to focus on the facts.<br /><br></div><div>Here it goes.......<br /><br></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Home vs. Away</span></strong></div><div>Carolina is undefeated at home. All 3 of the Pucs losses have been road games. The game kicks off from Bank of America stadium in Charlotte. We haven't come this far to lose. <strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Advantage</span></strong>: CAR<br /><br></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">D-D-D-Defense</span></strong></div><div>On Thursday the NFL named Carolina defense end Julius Peppers as the NFC's Defensive Player of the Month for November. Thank GOD! I hope he gets it for Decemeber as well. Pepp was starting to scare me for a while. Did you know the Panthers have had 13 sacks in the last 5 games? However, Pucs QB Andy Garcia has one advantage here...he does a heck of a job escaping the pass rush against us. Somehow he seems to get sacked consistently by everyone else. Sounds like a fluke to me!</div><br /><br><div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">O is for Offense</span></strong></div><div>The Bucaroos will have to utilize their run game. If they can somehow pull that off, then it will open up their passing game. At running back, two of my favorite guys - rookie J.Stewart and DeAngelo Williams will rotate for Carolina. D-Wills is coming off the best game of his career against Green Bay. [Nuff said] Plus - Smitty (WR Steve Smith) is <em>always </em>ready to strike. The key for Carolina is <span style="font-size:130%;">consistency</span>. Jake Delhomme must find open receivers (like Smitty) and avoid the worst three letters on the stat sheet: INT.</div><br /><br><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">In the Huddle</span></strong></div><div>This game is ultimately going to come down to coaching. In a sense, Panthers Coach John Fox is playing for his job [but aren't <em>all</em> NFL coaches?]. He still has <em>a lot</em> to prove despite their record. Plus - Carolina needs this win to claim first place in the division and, perhaps, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. [I'm gonna need a side of potatoes with all that's at stake here. <em>Whew! </em>]</div><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Black Panthers? Yes, it's that serious.</span></strong></div><div>I hope the rumors are true. The Panthers may unleash a new Black helmet under the Monday night lights. <a href="http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2008/12/about-those-bla.html">Here's the story</a>.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"></span></strong><br></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Is it Monday yet?</span></strong></div><div>I know I'm not alone when I say I am literally bubbling with anticipation for all the great games going on this weekend. But Monday is by far the only thing that could hold a candle to Christmas Eve in December. I never thought I'd say this but... Is it Monday yet?!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;">~Crossy~</span></div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-51922754047932640602008-12-04T16:12:00.003-05:002008-12-04T16:40:05.474-05:00A Crush on Technology<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Texting.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 604px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Texting.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Do you get annoyed when someone checks a text message, missed call or email while you are with them?<br /><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">I don't.</span><br /></div><div>I guess I figure it's just part of your everyday existence. Now, some people can take it overboard by checking their phone every two seconds. Some will even go as far as to have a full blown conversation by text while they are out on a date. [Not cool.] </div><div></div><br /><div>A few people have mentioned that I am in love with my phone. <strong>[I'm not going to confirm or deny that]</strong> I don't think that's true. However, If I spend the majority of my day with you, you would probably notice that I check my phone from time to time. That doesn't mean my phone is more important than the person I'm with at the time. It just means that what you're talking about is not important. <strong>[Oops, did I just say that?]</strong></div><br /><div></div><div>I personally find it annoying when a guy turns his phone off. What exactly are you trying to hide? I once dated a guy who always had his phone off around me. I questioned him about it, and he said he did it out of respect for me and our time together. <strong>[Um, what?]</strong> In my opinion, if your phone is OFF, it means you are trying to hide something. Why don't you just put it on SILENT? <strong>[To make my point more clear, that same guy finally kept his phone on a few times while we were together and it turned out there were numerous borderline texts and PICTURES!! Case closed.]</strong></div><br /><div></div><div>If there is some random woman texting you from your past, be honest about it. I would! I'd probably make a joke about it...like, "look at what this silly guy just text me..." If you're going to be in a committed relationship, why fake the funk? Just be straight up and it will resolve an issh load of problems.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Are you crushing on technology? Well, it could be crushing your chances of getting or keeping that man or woman in your life...</div><br /><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><br /><div>~Crossy~</div></div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-32973003841474557122008-11-19T17:27:00.002-05:002008-11-19T17:35:15.720-05:00UntitledCan I get, "I'm exhausted for $1,000 Alex?!"<br /><br />I know I said I'd get back to y'all on Monday, but here we are at the end of business on Wednesday and I am just now logging into my blogger account. Shame on me. I know. However, I have something called a j-o-b. If you're unfamiliar consult <em>Webster's Dictionary</em>.<br /><br />At any rate, i'm so tired that I couldn't even think of a title for this blog. Therefore, "untitled" seemed fitting.<br /><br />Today was a big day for me. I got my braces off! Whoo-hoo! Now, this is not the first time I've worn braces. I had them back when I was 15...and then lost my retainer a gazillion times throughout college. Thus, creating spaces that I would eventually have to get fixed. Well, now -- they're fixed! LOL <br /><br />*take a picture, click click!*<br /><br />Other than that... I had the busiest day ever!!! I didn't eat lunch today until like 4pm! My goodness...<br /><br />Hopefully I will have time to post something wonderful and insightful for y'all tomorrow. Until then, stay classy!<br /><br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-7208637819277263172008-11-14T13:33:00.003-05:002008-11-14T16:18:40.581-05:00Weekend ClassifiedsI'm about to dip to NYC for the weekend. I need a break from the same ol' same in Connecticut. I didn't want to leave y'all hanging, so in the meantime here's a couple things you WON'T want to miss this weekend. Stay in the know, and as always......stay classy people.<br /><br /><br /><ol><li>Our boy, President-elect Barack Obama will be doing his first post-election interview on <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/13/60minutes/main4599840.shtml">60 minutes this Sunday at 7pm ET</a>.</li><li>Two great NBA games tonight - Nuggets vs. Celtics and the Lakers host A.I and the Detroit Pistons. *Special note: Kobe is 3pts shy of tieing Larry Bird's all-time scoring record.</li></ol><p> </p><p>I'll holler at you beautiful people Monday. Enjoy the weekend!</p><p>~Crossy~</p>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-46110503470766095252008-11-12T11:47:00.007-05:002008-11-12T16:53:17.958-05:00The Purple & Gold Enter the BayouA little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">voo</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">doo</span> won't be enough to rock the L.A <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lakers</span>. The New Orleans Hornets are gonna need Chris Paul to put up beau coup ("a lot" in French) points to outlast L.A. The battle of the reigning MVP, and last year's runner up (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CP</span>3) should be interesting.<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Lakers</span> are joined by the Atlanta Hawks at touting a pristine 6-0 record. In each of those wins, L.A has held its opponent to under 100 points. If L.A can do the same tonight, they will surely be 7-0.<br /><br />Here are some points to consider in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tonight's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">matchup</span>:<br /><ul><li><strong>Trevor <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ariza</span></strong>: Have I mentioned this guy lately? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">lol</span> Well, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Lakers</span> bench is one reason the team has been so successful. Late in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Mavs</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Lakers</span> game Tuesday, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Ariza</span> blocked <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Stackhouse</span> as he was pulling up for a three that would have gave the Mavericks a one point lead. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Ariza</span> is starting to make L.Odom look less and less valuable. </li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong>Paul is Potent</strong>: Offensively, Chris <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Paul</span> is vicious. Therefore, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Lakers</span> D' has got to be consistent and strong early on. Jordan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Farmar</span> and Fisher will be trading off on defending Paul. They struggled guarding J.Kidd Tuesday who managed to put up a triple-double. However, he also had five turnovers. Did I mention, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">CP</span>3 has put up at least 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">pts</span>/10 asst in all six games this season? He's gaining on Jordan who holds the record for 10 straight games of 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">pts</span>/10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">assts</span>. Don't worry, we'll end that streak tonight.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong>Kobe in the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">th</span></strong>: Kobe Bryant is like late breaking news. When he strikes, everyone scrambles. I'm glad the Mamba hasn't had to play as many minutes. But when he steps on the court in the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">th</span> -- It's over. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Ariza</span> and Jordan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Farmar</span> have stepped up, while Derek Fisher and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Radmanovic</span> have yet to impress the masses.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Bynum</span> vs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Gasol</span></strong>: As excited as I was for Andrew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Bynum</span> to return to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">lakeshow</span>, I'm still not blown away by his performance thus far. Will he ever be as good as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Pau</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Gasol</span>? Let's hope he turns it up a notch tonight! He just inked a hefty contract of $58 million. Um, check please! Oh yeah, watch for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Gasol</span> to throw some bows in the post tonight. </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Pick</strong>: L.A <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Lakers</span> (Who else?)</p><p><strong>Score</strong>: 101-98</p><p><strong>Last words?</strong> We're taking the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">bzzzzzz</span> out of those bees in the Bayou...</p><p></p><p>Hopefully, we'll wake up tomorrow to two unbeaten teams. I hope <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">ATL's</span> Mike Bibby makes it rain on the C's tonight. Enjoy the games!</p><p>~<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Crossy</span>~ </p><p></p>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-67306286040574210972008-11-11T08:03:00.004-05:002008-11-11T10:59:44.982-05:00What's Your Zodiac Sign?I'm a Libra. Almost to a fault. If you're not into horoscopes, shame on you. Get your zodiac game up! I am a fan of horoscopes not because I think they will really tell my life story, but because I am a living testament of my sign. Are you?<br /><br />Here's a breakdown of common Libra traits:<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">On the Good Side</span></strong><br />Diplomatic (true)<br />Urbane (true)<br />Attractive (check!)<br />Romantic (for the right person, true)<br />Charming (always)<br />Talented (America's next top...)<br />Poised (I'm always classy)<br />Easygoing (i'm cool as a fan on high)<br />Social (true)<br />Idealistic (true)<br />Peaceable (can't we all just get along?)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">On the Bad Side:</span></strong><br />Indecisive (I'm not sure, lol)<br />Changeable (Very)<br />Gullible (I'm gonna go ahead and say false)<br />Easily influenced (depends)<br />Flirtatious (I'm not going to confirm or deny that)<br />Self-indulgent (Who isn't? ;) )<br />Procrastinator (that's a bad thing? lol)<br />Discouraged easily (see "Diva on a Diet" post lol)<br /><br />It's funny because I've read that most Libra's do well in the arts and entertainment fields. We also make good writers, lawyers, and designers. Hmm. I guess I'm living the dream... ;)<br /><br />Oh yeah, and no horoscope would be complete without knowing who your compatible sign is...<br /><br />Allegedly my compatible sign is <span style="color:#3333ff;">GEMINI</span>. Hmmm. Other compatible signs include: Aquarius (because of our mutual love of society, beauty and people), Scorpio, Pisces and Leo. My worst match is VIRGO.<br /><br />Funny, all of my exes just happen to be LIBRA's.<br /><br />I'll let y'all marinate on that...<br /><br />Stay Classy!<br /><br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-90077378952288119752008-11-10T15:04:00.006-05:002008-11-10T16:34:09.349-05:00Even the Experts Agree!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cfnx9K3Y0E4ItpFCUybfiQhrP16APO8KxmT4Q1lS_B5xGJuLO_ZOcWZaa-H1fBtJH3b1mubSoOsqkwunpKSgy1VJy3guFCuyUPlyPHbG9Hv8o1qnPogR5iaJuZjPlA878o15PaSuFzA/s1600-h/ariza.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267130261883780786" style="WIDTH: 391px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cfnx9K3Y0E4ItpFCUybfiQhrP16APO8KxmT4Q1lS_B5xGJuLO_ZOcWZaa-H1fBtJH3b1mubSoOsqkwunpKSgy1VJy3guFCuyUPlyPHbG9Hv8o1qnPogR5iaJuZjPlA878o15PaSuFzA/s400/ariza.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />If you're a sports fan, turning on ESPN or visiting ESPN.com is a part of your daily ritual. As many of you know, I love the NBA. Specifically, the Lakers. At the end of September I wrote a <a href="http://thecrossyclassifieds.blogspot.com/2008/09/lakers-preview-were-baaaaack.html">Lakers Preview post</a>. In it, I talked about how Andrew Bynum's return was huge, and why everyone should watch out for Trevor Ariza this season.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Was I right?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Survey saaaaaaaaaaaaaaays? (*DING*) </span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Yes</span>.</span><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Here's why</span></strong>:<br /><br />I stumbled across NBA analyst J.A. Adande's article about Trevor Ariza today. Adande writes, "Trevor Ariza might be a stealth player, but he's showing up exactly where L.A needs him this season." Click <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=ArizaLakers-081110">here</a> for the entire article. It's a good read.<br /><br />I mean, if the expert (Adande) agrees with me then that just co-signs my point! Now, I won't name any names, but a few of my buddies disagreed with my Ariza observation. I mean truth be told the dude is explosive in a hush-hush kinda way. He adds energy, athleticism, and for lack of a better word: a body. When he's on the floor he literally blends in. However, as J.A wisely pointed out -- you can't miss em in the stat sheet!<br /><br />Did I mention the Lakeshow is <span style="font-size:130%;">STILL</span> undefeated...?<br /><br />*Ahem* I rest my case...<br /><br />Stay Classy!<br /><br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-80329962947660057752008-11-07T17:04:00.004-05:002008-11-10T15:58:03.681-05:00Results: Diva on a Diet?Yeah right!!!<br /><br />If some of you recall, I wrote a blog titled <a href="http://thecrossyclassifieds.blogspot.com/2008/10/diva-on-diet.html">"Diva on a Diet" back on October 13th</a>. I was anxious to try the Special K diet that I had heard so much about.<br /><br />I started the diet on November 3rd and ended the diet on November 5th. I lasted 2 DAYS!!!!<br />Let's just saying dieting is NOT for me. I don't see how people do it. Seriously, I'm just gonna put it out there --I love food! hahaha Now, by no means am I a size 12 (no offense to anyone who is) but I was simply looking to shed a pound or two. Is that even significant? No. But look, that's not the point, <em>okay</em>!<br /><br />The one thing I took away from the Special K diet was better eating habits. Those of you who are not familiar with the diet should know that it encourages you to eat an unlimited amount of fruits and veggies in between meals. This is one piece of advice I will carry with me.<br /><br />I guess all is not lost...<br /><br />I learned dieting is for the birds. It's all about eating right.<br /><br />You heard it here first! The truth is never classified!<br /><br />Stay Classy!<br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-75356625026489937322008-11-05T15:03:00.009-05:002008-11-05T16:29:59.725-05:00A New Dawn of American Leadership<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2QkC8V2CuAbcTpchK3tr3H1IwRq0gh948IzNNeUZQ-gJ1JEwbK72vefVT0caqpYhkYcTEbzX_1rzka3Xy95ZwAk5D3PFy-8QsNk9B84XVojLjlq2qjLHDhut8LDbm8eDjhX5EkV3dhI/s1600-h/chosenone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265287759261048754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2QkC8V2CuAbcTpchK3tr3H1IwRq0gh948IzNNeUZQ-gJ1JEwbK72vefVT0caqpYhkYcTEbzX_1rzka3Xy95ZwAk5D3PFy-8QsNk9B84XVojLjlq2qjLHDhut8LDbm8eDjhX5EkV3dhI/s400/chosenone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjex4etwWirSgu-zxJbEwINAEHbPff4ug0KwIM1Knz2HZJKRZ1ZMs4m9-E6mYYtVwAnHf4O81NSzade7Emb5GLHz2a4vq9OJrtrsUQW-45mSq6YZf1csfzXjYDzQH2FGKfiGA2mDA-mIFI/s1600-h/obama+family.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265287636785899330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjex4etwWirSgu-zxJbEwINAEHbPff4ug0KwIM1Knz2HZJKRZ1ZMs4m9-E6mYYtVwAnHf4O81NSzade7Emb5GLHz2a4vq9OJrtrsUQW-45mSq6YZf1csfzXjYDzQH2FGKfiGA2mDA-mIFI/s400/obama+family.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center">My heartbeat went from zero to 60 in a matter of seconds when I saw the words:<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">CNN projects: BARACK OBAMA IS PRESIDENT!</span><br /><br /><em>What?! No? Yes! Oh my GOD!</em> <em>We did it!</em><br /><br /><em>Wait... flip to FoxNews to make sure...</em><br /><br /><em>OK! Great, FoxNews projects him as the winner too!</em><br /><br />So many parts of me wanted to run laps around the world until I passed out, but after belting out a few good yells all I could do was stand there in awe.<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Dude, this is really happening.</span> </em><br /><br />Even though it was a semi-warm autumn evening, I had chills man, chills.<br /><br />Not only do we have a Black president, but he is the right president. He is the face of change. He is the voice of reason. He is an ambassador for Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, disabled, non-disabled...you heard the speech! We are the United States of America! I never fully understood the meaning of "united" until today.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">What a proud moment.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">What an historic feat.</span><br /><br />From fantasy to reality. From the Cosby's to the Obama's. Our dreams have unfolded right before our eyes. Contrary to popular belief, Barack Obama is not a messiah. He will not cure the hate and bigotry in this world. However, Obama's presidential victory puts a spotlight on the thought that: <em>Anything</em> is possible.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Here are a couple Obama nuggets I found today</strong>:</span><br /></p><div><ul><li>68% of newly registered voters voted OBAMA! And 93% of registered voters in Washington D.C. voted OBAMA! In Diddy's words -- <em>take that, take that</em>! :)<br /><br /></li><br /><br /><li>Even Sherri Shepherd from ABC's The View <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6189921">got emotional </a>over Obama's win.<br /><br /></li><br /><br /><li>I'm a sentimental person. Dates, pictures, momentos -- I love them. Am I the only one who has been collecting every newspaper with Obama on the front page? Check out <a href="http://www.robbmontgomery.com/2008/11/best-obama-newspaper-front-pages/">these frontpages from around the globe</a>. </li></ul><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Stay Classy!</p><br /><br /><p>~Crossy~</p></div></div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-90053781040121642822008-11-04T10:36:00.003-05:002008-11-04T10:59:45.070-05:00Election Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCoYRf3Ce4CLAKhauvNEK6iKA7I4AgXq2uwVxMtGLb4JMntWVYv_K9eVD_7MXE3nASHOa8nUXgu_tUGP6EppZVVfd-Zm7ykkIgOPOakxeqcxSb7KlA0RjqBUlWpNWT5Z7lVS8Pb21KdA/s1600-h/obama.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264828831889919394" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCoYRf3Ce4CLAKhauvNEK6iKA7I4AgXq2uwVxMtGLb4JMntWVYv_K9eVD_7MXE3nASHOa8nUXgu_tUGP6EppZVVfd-Zm7ykkIgOPOakxeqcxSb7KlA0RjqBUlWpNWT5Z7lVS8Pb21KdA/s400/obama.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On <span style="font-size:130%;">Election Day Eve</span> I was unable to sleep. I tossed and turned and on two occasions I got up and walked around and then returned to my bed. It was one of the most anxious evenings I have ever experienced. It reminded me of the night before Christmas -- a night every child loves because they can't wait to wake up and open their presents from Santa. Well, in that same light, I couldn't wait to wake up and <span style="font-size:130%;">VOTE OBAMA</span>. </div><div></div><div>I mapquested directions to my polling location which ended up being only 4 minutes from my house. When I got there the parking lot was packed and the grass surrounding it was littered with OBAMA/BIDEN and MCCAIN/PALIN signs. As I stepped out of my car, I was bombarded with people handing me pens advertising various candidates. When I entered the door I felt like I had purpose. It was a thrilling feeling to be able to hold such a critical decision in your hands. My vote mattered. </div><div> </div><div></div><div>I triple checked my ballot...and made sure everything was accurate. Not that you can really mess up filling in a bubble, but <em>I'm just sayin'</em>....</div><div> </div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">I'm nervous. Happy. Curious. Excited. Motivated.</span></div><div></div><div>And most of all......I can't wait for CHANGE to come!</div><div> </div><div></div><div>As the confetti falls down on Obama and his loved ones tonight, I know his grandmother will be smilling down on him from up above too.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Decision 08....</span></div><div><br />~Crossy~</div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-27677652305480145392008-10-30T16:09:00.003-04:002008-10-30T17:30:49.930-04:00My Favs!<a href="http://www.jessicaclaire.net/index.cfm?m=10&y=2008">Need a photographer?</a> I stumbled across this photography blog while crusing the internet today. I must say that Jessica Claire definitely has an eye for the perfect shot. Check out her most recent photos from October...and don't forget to flip through some of her archived posts. They are simply amazing.<br /><br />Since we're talking about photography, check out my boy <a href="http://www.carlosimani.com/portfolio/">Carlos Imani's gallery</a>. It features pics of people, places and attractions. If you're trying to build your portfolio or just want to capture a special occasion. Hit my boy up. Oh, he has a <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=407086">Myspace page </a>too.<br /><br /><br />and <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzlKtAGxs4s">this</a> </span>is probably my favorite gadget on the market right now. It's basically an i-pod for books. Amazon has released it's latest creation called the Kindle. Oprah is endorsing it, so you know they are flying off the shelves. She's even offering a special $50 off code <a href="http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20081024_tows_kindle">here</a>.<br /><br />That's it for my favs...<br /><br />until next time - Stay Classy!<br /><br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-66756154517681817552008-10-28T17:53:00.006-04:002008-10-28T18:13:04.816-04:00Honest Mistake?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxsAKClLVETii8zkjAKwNbts2oeKIIHoKmSUKhJ9-AQRlA1gBNlKJwVQdD11t8qvOH8J-GGL1yYWOXUfVMHlLs5xGO0nJFf4XIbj7Lak6Ov78_zDyzY00j-7VMaKjWr8exRV0Sdi9ycU/s1600-h/Danyelle_Sargent.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262328631131339874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxsAKClLVETii8zkjAKwNbts2oeKIIHoKmSUKhJ9-AQRlA1gBNlKJwVQdD11t8qvOH8J-GGL1yYWOXUfVMHlLs5xGO0nJFf4XIbj7Lak6Ov78_zDyzY00j-7VMaKjWr8exRV0Sdi9ycU/s200/Danyelle_Sargent.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I was getting ready to leave work for the day, when I came across this ---<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Remember former ESPN anchor Danyelle Sargeant? She got canned for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lkwRMa39NE">dropping an F-Bomb </a>on air. Well she now works for FOX and recently left the studio to make her debut as a sideline reporter. You won't believe how a producer at FOX threw her under the bus by releasing a blooper clip to the media. She talks about it <a href="http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/10/danyelle-sargent-speaks-to-dan-patrick.html">here </a>in this interview with Dan Patrick.<br /><br />I personally feel bad for "the Sarge." It's hard enough for women to compete with men in the sports journalism business, and now this?<br /><br /><br />Remember to stay effin' classy people! lol<br /><br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-19871856337166965182008-10-27T16:32:00.006-04:002008-10-27T17:54:03.371-04:00Charlotte: The DepartureI arrived at JFK in a tizzy, because I was running a little late. By the time I reached the kiosk to check-in for my flight on Delta, it said that I couldn't check my baggage. <em><strong>As if</strong>!</em> I thought to myself<em>, <strong>I hate airports</strong>.</em> Long story short, I used the <strong><em>Sarah Palin approach</em></strong> (winking, acting dumb, and smiling) to hustle this guy behind the desk to get my baggage checked. Moments later I was scurring off to my gate in a cute, <em><strong>I'm in a rush</strong></em> type of way. When I sat down, this older gentleman sat down next to me, and in unison we both let out a long sigh.<br /><br />Noticing the coincidence...we laughed.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: Are you from New York?<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: No, I traveled here from Connecticut, but I'm from Seattle.<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: Oh, ok. I'm traveling from Barcelona.<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: Oh for vacation?<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: Kind of. My wife and I went to watch our son play basketball.<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: Oh, he plays for a team there?<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: No, he actually plays for the New Orleans Hornets.<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: (blank stare) Oh.<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: (smiles)<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: WHO is your son?!<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: (smiles) Chris Paul<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: (thinking to myself, how old is Chris Paul again? And is he married? Dad can you introduce me?) That's cool.<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: Do you like sports?<br /><span style="color:#ffccff;">Crossy</span>: I guess...I work for <strike>ESPN</strike>.<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Gentleman</span>: (Smiles) Oh wow. I hope this conversation is off the record...(we both laughed)<br /><br /><br />How random is it that I sat next to Chris Paul's father on the flight down to Charlotte? He was even toting a little black Wake Forest duffle bag. I usually knock out as soon as the plane takes off, but Mr. Paul and I talked about everything from sports, to politics, to cars, and <a href="http://www.thedenimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/guy-in-true-religion-jeans1.jpg">True Religion jeans</a>. Oh yeah, for all you True Religion fans, Mr. Paul tells me that he got a pair of Truey's for $25 in China. For those that don't know these jeans run about $200/$300 here in the United States. Sounds like my next departure needs to be en route to a different country! <em><strong>O-kaaay</strong>!</em><br /><br />Mr. Paul also mentioned that his son has a huge home right next door to Reggie Bush in New Orleans. It was funny because he asked me if I knew Reggie's girlfriend. I said, "Of course, you mean <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1g1I1wNKkQ">Kim Kardashian</a> right?" He said, "Yes, she's a very <em><strong>nice</strong></em> girl."<br /><br />Um, <em><strong>nice</strong></em>? Dad, you've got to come up with a better adjective than that. I laughed so hard, I was fighting back tears. Just about every guy I know would pay to be within 30 feet of that woman. Case closed. Let's just say <em>nice</em> is an understatement.<br /><br />I also found out that CP3 was online pledging for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. but he couldn't finish the process because he left school. I always thought he was a pretty boy, and I think I'd pay to see him do the Kappa <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtC8zTeeW_M">shimmie</a> too. You can still pledge grad chapter CP!<br /><br /><br />Just before I could motion for the flight attendant to get me another glass of Cran-Apple juice, we landed in Charlotte. I guess it's true...you never know who you're sitting next to on a plane.<br /><br />That's it for "The Departure." Stay tuned for my next posts: My birthday, and homecoming...<br /><br />Till then, Stay Classy!<br /><br />~Crossy~Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-51116246069431670132008-10-18T08:40:00.001-04:002008-10-18T08:40:00.560-04:00Departure Lane Chronicles: Charlotte<a href="http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-11/33785343.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-11/33785343.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So, I'm off to Charlotte for a week.<br /><br />AHHHHH! I can smell the sweet scent of hot buttery biscuits already!!<br /><br />I dip this afternoon and I won't be back in New England until the following Sunday.<br /><br />Thank God for airplanes, and cheap airfare. I managed to cop a ticket for under $130. <em>BOO-YA!</em><br /><em></em><br />Wednesday, Oct. 22nd is also my B-day!! Feel free to send gifts! ;)<br /><br />Needless to say, it should be an eventful week.<br /><br />By the way, I will <em>not</em> be toting a laptop or blackberry down to Carolina so I'll have a short posting hiatus. But don't fret, I'll have plenty of stories to gush about when I get back. Trust! It's my first time attending my homecoming since I graduated back in 2004.<br /><br />So I guess you could say...This is a serrrrrrrrrrious matter! [Not really, but I just really felt like saying that. Big ups to my AKA friends reading this ;)]<br /><br />Time to recline my seat in <strike>low</strike> coach class... ;)<br /></div><br /><div>Stay Classy till I touch down back in C.T.</div><div></div><br /><div>*Crossy*<br /><br /><em></em><br /></div><em></em>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-8020524053924358242008-10-16T11:45:00.004-04:002008-10-16T16:05:54.143-04:00Obama's X-Factor is.........the XBOX 360.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Too busy playing video games to watch the debate?</span> Well Barack Obama is targeting you, the "couch potato" voter who would rather play Madden NFL '09 than flip on CNN.<br /><br />Barack is already present on various social networks like Myspace, Twitter and Facebook in an effort to get young voters to the polls. But now, for the first time EVER, Obama is utilizing dynamic in-game advertising on games that are updated through the internet on game units like XBOX 360.<br /><br />Barack has strategically placed ads and billboards in 18 online video games. Video gamers will see Barack ads in everything from every guys favorite (Madden) to Guitar Hero. The ads appear in 10 battleground states with a picture of Sen. Obama and directions to visit <a href="http://www.voteforchange.com/">voteforchange.com</a>.<br /><br />I'm not sure who Sen. Barack Obama's PR director is but, uhm, he or she is <span style="color:#ff0000;">on point like Stacey Adams</span>. <em>I'm just sayin'...</em><br /><em></em><br />This election is truly going to be one of the most historical events in my lifetime...and i'm glad i'm going to be a part of it!<br /><br />I'm mailing off my registration today...(I know, I know, I should've done it a long time ago, but hey, as long as its done, that's all that matters!)<br /><br />Remember the deadline to register to vote is <strong>Tuesday, Oct.21st!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Hopefully <span style="color:#3333ff;">Obama's X-factor</span> is enough for you to place an "X" in the box next to Senator Barack Obama for President.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">You Decicide.</span> Decision 2008.</span> <br /><br />CrossyCrossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-57439490163662940122008-10-15T17:10:00.004-04:002008-10-15T17:36:35.151-04:00Dow down, Pocket Change Up?In case you haven't noticed: gas is under $3.00/gallon.<br /><br />Last night I nearly ran over a pedestrian walking through the crosswalk when I glanced up at the board that read "$2.99/gallon." I felt like I had stepped into the twlight-zone or something. Who knew seeing gas under three bucks would be such a phenomenon?<br /><br />Too bad I already have a half tank of gas. I think I'll wait until I get back from Charlotte to fill up. Maybe gas will be $2.50. ;)<br /><br />And it looks like House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi is trying to make a push for another stimulus package. Check <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122402768546534409.html?mod=article-outset-box">this</a> out. <em>Ching-chinggggg!</em><br /><em></em><br />I wrote about the first stimulus package <a href="http://thecrossyclassifieds.blogspot.com/2008/04/get-set-for-your-600.html">here</a>. It's funny because I have no idea <em>WHAT</em> happened to that money. So much for saving up! LOL<br /><br />I'll keep an ear to the streets - just keep an eye on my blog. ;)<br /><br />Stay Classy!<br /><br />*Crossy*Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-89638708840932555742008-10-13T16:39:00.007-04:002008-10-13T17:37:50.819-04:00Diva on a Diet?<a href="http://www.thedynamicdiva.com/images/img3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.thedynamicdiva.com/images/img3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#ff9900;">Dieting has always seemed like a silly thing to me. Women will binge, go on water diets, become a vegan, go on the </span><a href="http://www.blackvoices.com/black_lifestyle/health_headlines_features_advice/canvas/feature_article/_a/beyonces-breakthrough-diet/20060731143809990001"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Beyonce diet</span></a><span style="color:#ff9900;">, or just stop eating all together just to lose weight. I'm not an extremist so I would definitely lose interest in an "all water" diet fast. However, I fancy living out every new idea that crosses my path. This is one of them...<br /><br />[Disclaimer: my goal is not to lose weight, just to tone up and loose a few inches.]<br /><br />Well, I can safely say that I've never gone on a real diet but I'm considering trying </span><a href="http://www.specialk.com/?id=challenge"><span style="color:#ffffff;">this one</span></a><span style="color:#ff9900;"> by Special K. I found it yesterday while I was randomly perusing the internet. What a novel idea! It's a food plan similar to Jenny Craig minus all the expensive menu items.<br /><br />A couple of my girlfriends are looking to shed some unwanted pounds so we've made a pact to start this diet together and work out. Yay! <em>Goooo</em> team! :) </span></div><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>Our start date</strong>: Mon, Nov. 3rd. </span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#ff9900;">(Until then I will be pigging out on just about everything! I'm traveling to North Carolina next week so I plan on stocking up on all the downsouth goodies I can handle, i.e. biscuits, sweet tea, and fried chicken.)<br /><br />I love working out however, an injury I suffered back in June which I talked about in </span><a href="http://thecrossyclassifieds.blogspot.com/2008/06/t-h-n-k-f-u-l.html"><span style="color:#ff9900;">this blog</span></a><span style="color:#ff9900;">, has me operating at 85%. I'm healed, but as many of you former athletes know, injuries never fully go away. <em>Tragic!</em> I guess my dreams of being a back up dancer for Janet are crushed!<br /><br />The good thing about getting back in the gym on a regular basis will be updating my i-pod with the latest jams. I'm taking suggestions for great workout songs....let me know your favorites!!<br /><br />And you know what...this could be an excuse to bust out some new workout gear. New gear could generate a lil' motivation in the Crossy camp.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted on my progress...<br /><br />Stay Fit & Stay Classy -<br />Crossy ;)</span></p></div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-91817510473289386202008-10-08T10:38:00.006-04:002008-10-15T10:08:25.022-04:00Hump Day Headlines Pt.2<p>It's time for the 2nd installment of the Hump Day Headlines. I'm taking a look at the most bizarre, interesting, and funny news of the day. Enjoy! </p><p></p><ul><li>The Chicago Cubs are out of the MLB playoff race and their fans are bitter about it! You won't believe what <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120313290200&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:US:1123">this fan </a>is selling on E-bay! </li></ul><p></p><ul><li>The Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden finally made his NBA debut! The dude looks like King Kong <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp08/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=oden-081008">when he dunks</a>! Now people are talking about a championship in the Great Northwest? Please. That bandwaggon won't be full for long. </li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Former Destiny's Child member, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZfnBFHcsR6Kfwg8eqQsfRT8NpJwXwNg0aig6ZovAH1qzrdM3Jqa3H4JyFpiturqsaKJ_4N_strPGBGGQ5O1qNjb7Vz6gEQmUu9GjC4qx7F4ImUdYwC3p6X1C5AaRJzRMlISKJDe0Rss/s1600-h/michelle.jpg">Michelle Williams </a>released her album titled, Unexpected" yesterday. <em><span style="color:#33cc00;">**crickets**</span></em></li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Since we're on the subject of music, Slim (the lead singer of the group 112) is releasing his new album Nov. 18th. His first single, "So fly" is hott! I don't think I'm alone when I say that I can't wait for this cd to drop! </li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Also, check out Ciara's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGqKsC3UGb4">new video </a>that dropped last night. As much as I love Janet Jackson, Ciara might be giving her a run for her money with this one. Can I get a pair of those boots she's rocking in the video? <em>I'm just sayin'...</em></li></ul><p><em></em></p><ul><li>Esquire Magazine has named Halle Berry as the "Sexiest Woman Alive." Are we surprised? Check out these <a href="http://www.mediatakeout.com/2008/27222-lingerie_pics_halle_berry_takes_it_off_to_promote_esquire_magazine_.html">lingere flicks of Miss Berry</a>. </li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Wanna learn English? This could be the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoRD1wmvwUc">funniest commercial </a>I've ever seen. </li></ul><p></p><ul><li>And a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXUzuk_wd0k">love lockdown </a>on Ellen? This is creativity at its finest folks...<br /><br /><br />Stay Classy...<br />Crossy!</li></ul>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-88076046830491875512008-10-06T07:55:00.000-04:002008-10-05T23:54:14.802-04:00iMusic MondayFor some reason I've been on an R&B tip lately. In my car, at home, my i-pod...everything must be slow jams. With that in mind, I figured I'd put you on to some new joints to add to your repertoire:<br /><br />I like this new joint from <strong>Avant</strong>, "When it hurts." The video is pretty low-budget, but I'm really feeling the song. When things go wrong, will you hold on?<br /><br /><object height="374" width="448"><param name="movie" value="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhX2piT03FJZHrS4T8"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhX2piT03FJZHrS4T8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="448" height="374"></embed></object><br /><br />Now this one is for my ladies, Usha-Usha..<br /><strong>Usher</strong> has released the video for his hit, "Trading places." The first time I heard this song on Usher's album I loved it...but the video just confirms why the song is hott! The video starts out slow but builds up to be a pretty sensual exchange between Usher and his <em>video love interest</em>. I wonder if the <em>soon-to-be ex-wifey</em> Tameka approved of this video? Hmmm.<br /><br /><br /><object height="374" width="448"><param name="movie" value="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshha2om4UuXY1lVB46b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshha2om4UuXY1lVB46b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="448" height="374"></embed></object><br /><br />Last but not least, I can't get this song this song out of my head! <strong>Pleasure P</strong>, one of the former members of the R&B group Pretty Ricky is going solo. This song has been out for a while, but I've always liked it. It's called, "Rock bottom." It's one of those songs that makes you just sit back and think about that special person in your life. LOL Oh did I mention Lil' Wayne is featured on this joint too? ....Instant classic. Enjoy! By the way, Lil' Wayne is blogging for ESPN.com <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/blog?name=lilwayneblog">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3x2bn78bjhc&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3x2bn78bjhc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-62113447078583493532008-10-03T09:27:00.010-04:002008-10-05T23:58:27.143-04:00VP Debate: Biden vs. The Mavericks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5pamHcqpPQQycxH1c1Heh0T47r6bhGzwY7_LJtaGnurO7XFM4OzBTDF-W04IWRYVS8UMtXIOQQylfHZPfeB50BCid3j3CCMlD8ZH6H-FosZi_QMxOGOpQmLPR-ceNwajFk7eZGUlUYM/s1600-h/bidenpalin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252945184303552882" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5pamHcqpPQQycxH1c1Heh0T47r6bhGzwY7_LJtaGnurO7XFM4OzBTDF-W04IWRYVS8UMtXIOQQylfHZPfeB50BCid3j3CCMlD8ZH6H-FosZi_QMxOGOpQmLPR-ceNwajFk7eZGUlUYM/s320/bidenpalin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><p>It was a showdown in St. Louis, as Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin faced off in the first and last VP debate in just the final five weeks of the presidential race.<br /><br />Here are my thoughts about both Biden and Palin's performance:<br /><br />Let me start by saying that every Republican and woman should feel personally insulted that John McCain would even consider Sarah Palin as his running mate. It's insulting to women and our fight for equality, as well as the reputation of the GOP party.<br /><br />Her responses to the <a href="http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&q=Palin+Katie+couric+interview&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&resnum=7&ct=title#">Katie Couric’s interview </a>were <span style="font-size:130%;">simply ignorant</span>. She couldn't identify one Supreme Court case other the Roe v. Wade. She couldn't name one major publication that she reads in order to stay abreast of international affairs. When asked about her reaction to the economic meltdown, after fumbling through a series of talking points, her only audible response was that she feels that health care needs to be reformed.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">What???</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Diddy summed it all up </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70wGnx_lZio"><span style="font-size:100%;">in this video...</span></a></span></p><p>In regards to last night’s debate, I could have done just as well as Sarah Palin, especially if I had some of the best political advisers in the country coaching me for a week prior to the debate. I could not, however, have spoken with such authority, with such ease, and with such composure as Joe Biden did when addressing the important issues of the economy, foreign policy, energy, education, and so on.<br /><br /><a href="http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/welcomejoe2?source=joebidendotcom">Joe Biden spoke with ease</a> because he has experienced the issues for over twenty years in the Senate. Sarah Palin spoke ‘robotically’ because she stuck to her speaking points, which were vague at best, and relied on rote memory and the cue cards that she had studied over the last week. No offense Sarah, but I don’t want a vice president whose understanding of the economy and international politics is based on random notes and speech coaches. </p><div><br /><strong>My Grades:</strong><br /><br /></div><p><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sarah Palin: D+</span></p><div>Let me explain. Palin's girlish ways were borderline inappropriate and she lacked substance in her rebuttals. Apparently the pitbull is back...<br /><br />I mean, how distracting was her bobble head, smiling, winking, smirking, and mispronunciation of simple words like "nuclear" or "terror." She set women in this country back 100 years. Seriously!! I don't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat, as an <span style="font-size:130%;">American </span>you should feel disgusted by her lack of knowledge and respect for the voting public. </div><div><br />She over used the word <span style="font-size:180%;">'maverick'</span>, to the point that it lost it's punch.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hockey moms?</span> Soccer games? Trying to relate with the American people through hockey mom references is not going to get your ticket into the White House.<br /><br />Nor is it acceptable to make a cheap shot at Biden for not knowing what it's like to be a single mom. He's gone through <a href="http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctpolitics/2008/10/the_death_of_jo.html">his own struggles</a>. And we all know about <a href="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/stars/bristol-palin/">Palin's issues</a>. Oh, and don't forget her <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/10/02/sot.debate.palin.fight.for.america.cnn">claims about McCain helping the middle class</a>. <em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Now that's a joke!</span></em><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Biden: B+</span><br /><br />Here are the areas where Biden excelled:<br /></div><div>Unlike Palin, Biden was able to answer each question with an appropriate answer. I love the way he repeated things three and four times to embed the message into the viewers head. He made his words memorable. I also appreciate the way he spoke eloquently about international issues, but still refrained from talking over the heads of the average person at home.<br /><br />His message resonated the highest during talks of changing the economy and pulling out of the war in Iraq. Biden stole the show during a debate about the environment:<br /></div><div>Biden said the cause was clearly man-made, and added, <span style="font-size:130%;">"If you don't understand what the cause is, it's virtually impossible to come up with a solution."</span><br /><br />Palin stood firm on her choice to NOT debate the cause. <span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>Figures</em>...</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Overall Biden's biggest strength was his ability to stick to the facts. He rattled off exact times, dates, figures, dates...I mean I know Biden has decades of experience in politics but he was spitting more facts than</span> <a href="http://www.wikipedia.org/">Wikipedia</a>.</span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em> I'm just sayin'...</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Coming up: The Presidential debate is Tuesday, Oct. 7th at Belmont University. Tom Brokaw is the moderator. Tune in!</span><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Decision 2008. You Decide.</span> </span></em><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Crossy</span></div>Crossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787356404658629881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061860857221498342.post-67447211918390345282008-10-01T17:21:00.004-04:002008-10-01T17:37:42.154-04:00Follow my Blog!<span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ffccff;">Hey Classy people...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ffccff;">Thanks for checking out The Classifieds. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ffccff;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ffccff;">I just added a brand new feature to my blog where you can become a fan. All you have to do is click the highlighted word: <strong>"FOLLOW THIS BLOG"</strong> and follow directions from there. 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