http://benjshap.com Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:32:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ok, this is the only commercial I really remember from the Super Bowl. In my defense, I was throwing the party and was preparing deliciously fried potato skins past the first spot. By the end of the game I was too pissed off to remember the commercials. I want one! -bShareThis http://benjshap.com/2008/02/23/the-best-super-bowl-comercial-of-2008/ So, I made a new years resolution to blog more in 2008. Similar to most people's goal to hit the gym, I made it strong charge through January and hit a steep incline in February. It's tough for me to stay focused if I'm not playing with a shiny new ... http://benjshap.com/2008/02/20/an-adds-guide-to-blogging-with-writers-block/ Since my roommate bought this game it has pretty much consumed my social life. While pathetic, Rock Band has inspired me to put together the list of guitar tabs from the game Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter": http://www.guitaretab.com/r/rolling-stones/16342.html Aerosmith "Train Kept a Rollin'": http://www.guitaretab.com/a/aerosmith/23777.html The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again": http://www.guitaretab.com/w/who/20838.html Boston "Foreplay/Long Time": http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/b/boston/foreplay_long_time_tab.htm ... http://benjshap.com/2008/02/03/complete-list-of-rock-band-guitar-tabs/ For those of you who didn't see it, some crazy lady (Ines Gomez-Mont) asked got all dressed up and asked Tom if she could be "Mrs. Brady" at Super Bowl media day. Here is Tom's reaction... -b Note: I'm still working on updating my blog...sorry about the loose ends.ShareThis http://benjshap.com/2008/01/29/video-of-crazy-lady-asking-tom-brady-to-marry-her/ Who says Corporate America isn't fun... With two people, it took 4 hours to put together. Worth every second. -bShareThis http://benjshap.com/2008/01/24/the-greatest-cube-trashing-ever/ One of the blogs bay area sports blogs I read (http://sayhey.wordpress.com/) posted this Will Clark video yesterday. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRL6EB5e3NA&rel=1] Will was my hero growing up. I played 1st base in little league. I modeled my batting stance after his iconic pre-swing rituals. I even had a life size Will "The Thrill" cutout ... http://benjshap.com/2008/01/19/will-clark-a-san-francisco-sports-legend/ A few weeks back I was driving on Market St. through the Castro with my friend Hilary. A billboards we drove by said something like, "Adult Titles The Whole Family Can Enjoy". Somehow that sparked a conversation with us listing the funniest porno titles...her favorite being "Glad-He-Ate-Her". Obvious blog subject!!! As it ... http://benjshap.com/2008/01/17/the-most-hysterical-porno-movie-titles-ever/ Looking for a great way to find new music? Why not get the hookup from while growing your social network... Join the San Francisco Music Exchange! Here's your ticket to getting in "the know" about the best tunes around: Each member is responsible a making a for the ... http://benjshap.com/2008/01/17/introduing-the-san-francisco-music-exchange/ I'm Sure I missed a bunch of good ones, but here's the list I came up with...ENJOY! Player Nickname 1 Adam Dunn Donkey 2 Adam Jones Pac Man 3 Alex Rodriguez A-Rod 4 Allen Iverson AI 5 Andre Dawson The Hawk 6 Andre Rison Bad Moon 7 Andrei Kerilenko AK-47 8 Andres Galarraga Big Cat 9 Anfernee Hardaway Penny 10 Anthony Thomas The A-Train 11 Anthony Webb Spud 12 Avery Johnson The Little General 13 Babe Ruth The Great Bambino 14 Barron Davis Boom-Dizzle 15 Ben Roethlisberger Big Ben 16 Bernard Hopkins The Executioner 17 Bill Bradley Dollar Bill 18 Bob Knight The General 19 Bryant Reeves Big Country 20 Carltion ... http://benjshap.com/2008/01/14/the-200-best-athlete-nicknames-ever/ Hi all, My friend Shannon is an up and coming singer/songwriter biased in NYC. I've been asking her to perform in San Francisco for a long time and she finally gave into my persistent pestering. She will be playing at Grant and Green in San Francisco on the 31st. The show ... http://benjshap.com/2008/01/11/the-next-show-in-san-francisco-you-should-be-attending-shannon-corey-grant-green/