Temple = Храм

Here's a great video about the opening of the Kyiv Ukraine Temple. Having served a mission in Bulgaria and hearing the testimonies of those youth from Eastern Europe warms my heart. Such a milestone for the LDS members in that part of the world. And it's great to see a familiar face, Ivaylo from Bulgaria.

kia's idea...?

Blake was interviewed after winning the NBA dunk contest tonight... he said he was thinking of this type of dunk for some time. Was it really his idea...? I went on to ESPN.com and noticed the front page had his dunk and a convenient ad next to it for the Kia that he jumped over. I'm on to their marketing-ways... and I'm blogging about it.

photo selection...

There's a great article in the WSJ about how "BYU is the new Duke of the West"... And they picked a great photo to represent the BYU students, front and center on their sports section... click here
And if I haven't included enough links to BYU bball and Jimmer... here's a nice compilation of all the national media

jimmer time

Below is a great clip exhibiting Jimmer's range from BYU's game last week against TCU... notice the TCU coach react on the side...

Here's a highlight reel from Jimmer's 49-point game last season at Arizona.

Here's a highlight reel from Jimmer's 47-point game this season at Utah.

And here's a good video CBS Sports made about Jimmer.

Rock n Bluegrass

This last weekend I saw Trampled by Turtles perform and learned that bluegrass can really rock... very talented musicians.

homelessness just got cheesy

Kraft did not waste any time with this turnaround story... Ted Williams' voice will be featured in Mac & Cheese ads during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl this next Sunday... Tune in.

And here's the final product...

Two thoughts:
1. Hopefully the "cheese" won't get the best of Ted...
2. Panhandler's earnings have got to be through the roof the next couple of weeks...

props to mr. beck

John Beck is rockin' the mullet. Well done, here are some other views of this beauty. This should assist in his campaign to become the Redskin's starting QB.

61 going on 19...

Pops and I had the privilege of witnessing the Gophers take down the No. 24 Hawkeyes. The game was a grand experience, especially for our first visit to the new TCF Bank Stadium. As the game ended, there was a "rushing of the field." We joined the festivities.

Not only did we get to rush the field, but we gave players high-fives AND we got to pat Floyd of Rosedale as players hoisted it up!

Best of all, I got to see my Dad turn into a 19-year-old. He had the time of his life and it was great to witness. The picture kind of captures the moment. Look at that grin. I wish I could bottle up the experience and give it to him for Christmas.

save turkeys, eat tofu...

I've never heard about turkey adoption before. I'm glad there's people like this. So are they saying that a turkey's life is worth $30... really?

For those concerned about Turkeys this week, please visit http://www.adoptaturkey.org/.

'tis the thankful season...

Well done Thanksgiving video... and there's a great shout out to Macaroni and Cheese.

I'm grateful for the periodic feeling of success and a good song on the radio at the same time. I'm grateful for learning. I'm grateful for friends and family. I'm grateful for faith in Christ.

What are YOU grateful for?

where is funkytown?

I learned that Funkytown is a product of Minneapolis... I'm going to keep an eye out for it. I'll let you know when I find it. That claim to fame is right up there with Lee Greenwood's shout-out, "from the lakes of Minnesota." Or maybe not...

Also, a little unknown/useless fact... did you know the brand Enyce (not to be confused with 4-Slyce), is pronounced "en-ne-che." It was part of my costume for halloween, I learned the the hard way, pronouncing it like "e-nice." Silly me, Trix are for kids.

minnesota sports...

'09-'10 Minnesota Timberwolves: 15-67. Sad season. Quote: "The Minnesota Timberwolves remain one of the NBA's absolute worst teams."

'10 Minnesota Twins: 94-68. AL Central Champions. Great season, new stadium, but the last Yankees series was a huge disappointment.

'10 Minnesota Golden Gophers Football: 1-7, so far. This record includes a tough loss to U of SD (South Dakota), and it's official Coach Brewster is fired.

'10 Minnesota Vikings: 2-4, so far. Favre and Moss giving us hope... not looking good. Favre must be having some serious regrets. He's looking old. Recent tough loss to the Packers.

Where do I turn for joy in sports....?

'10 BYU Cougars: 3-5, so far. I can't even find joy in watching my out-of-state Cougars. They barely squeezed out 3 wins so far.

I caught myself beginning to look up my alma mater High School basketball schedule... Go Falcons!

co-op virgin no more

My latest grocery shopping trip was to my local co-op, a first for me. Thoughts:

• I felt "hip," kind of in a cool way, but more in a hippy way
• I should have ridden my bicycle there
• I felt healthy just entering the place; "organic" was everywhere, that means healthy, right?
• I felt proud to support the local economy by purchasing all these local goods (What a great battle, but what an uphill battle....)
• I was surprised to find that you can still find good prices compared to a normal store

And maybe the biggest thought:

• The cereal aisle just didn't do it for me. I'm a fan of healthy cereal, but walking down the aisle all I could think was "tastes like cardboard." And I'm right, it does taste like cardboard

Moral of the story: Love co-ops (healthy, support local, feel cool...); however, buy cereal elsewhere.

the award for most popular Oct 2010 talk goes to...

I wonder if General Authorities check iTunes after General Conference weekend to see how popular their talk is...

It appears that President Monson's talk from the Priesthood Session takes the prize...

PB with attitude

I bought some peanut butter. Since when did Peanut Butter start to feel so inclined to declare (bolded and boxed...) "Contains Peanut" on the jar? I like it, this jar has confidence and confidence is a good.

(Are there imposter Peanut Butters out there...? They call themselves Peanut Butter, but they do not contain Peanuts...?)