All day tomorrow (10am to 5pm), you and the family can enjoy free or half-priced admission at 28 Sacramento area museums. The Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town in Land Park are offering half price tickets… and admission at the other 26 sites is FREE! It's a great chance to experience the Capital City's incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife. Among the participating venues… The Crocker Art Museum, the Aerospace Museum of California, Sutter's Fort, the Sacramento History Museum and the world famous California State Railroad Museum. The 14th Annual Museum Day Event includes free ice cream at three locations provided by Umpqua Bank.
I recently caught the story of Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop,who was arrested in Madison, Wisconsin on a variety of charges… including carrying a concealed weapon and probation violation. Oddly enough, drugs were also involved. Court records indicate he legally changed his name to Mr. Zipittybop-Bop-Bop last fall. According to his Facebook account, when he's not in trouble with the law he enjoys "eating," "walking," and "thinking." He's also single… so there's that, ladies.
I don't think Food Network star Paula Deen expected this much heat. Yes, her late revelation that she has Type 2 diabetes while hosting a show full of butter, fat, sugar and calories looks bad. We get it. And it got more embarrassingwhen someone photographed her eating a cheeseburger while on a cruise ship. Hold on… she wasn't at a Weight Watchers meeting. She's on a CRUISE SHIP… with all that food. What's she supposed to order… the cottage cheese plate? Yuck. Please cut her some slack. Oh, and I'll have curly fries with that.
I used to watch the Pro Bowl when I was a kid. It was never exactly scintillating, but I think the game's actually gotten worse. Way worse…. to the point where the NFL should be embarrassed. Of course no one wants to get hurt. We get it. The thought of having Larry Fitzgerald , or Drew Brees or Patrick Willis suffering a career ending injury in a game like this makes me shudder. So let's change things up. I think players should still be honored with Pro Bowl selections. They've earned it. And what's not to like about a family vacation to Honolulu? Let's keep that. But instead of an actual game, I propose a Fan Fest. Maybe a Hawaiian Buffet, kalua pork, lots of umbrella drinks…. and a chance to get autographs and photos with their favorite players. How about a skills competition thrown in there… to raise money for charity? Jeff Price of the Sporting News has a great take here.
It was this month in 1838 that American inventor Samuel F. B. Morse made the first public demonstration of the electric telegraph. Wow, that's 174 years ago. Do you notice that even now, the word "telegraph" pops into conversation on occasion? Gee, you "telegraphed" your intentions…. you "telegraphed" that screen pass. Really? You didn't billboard it… text it, or tweet it. You "telegraphed" it. That word has some longevity.
Most of us have a great capacity to forgive. But when it comes to Terrell Owens, that's a challenge. Here's a player who's earned around $80 million during an NFL career that has showcased his incredible talent… and his toxic, alienating, self-centered behavior. Is it just me, or is it hard to feel sorry for this guy? Jeff Arnold writes in ThePostGame that Owens says he's now broke and lonelier than ever. In a GQ profile,Owens blames his agent for bad business decisions, and says "the media never allowed me to change." Right.. it's the media's fault that you're not a better person. "I don't have no friends. I don't want no friends," Owens said. Well, maybe the former is a result of the latter. What a waste.
It was only a matter of time. Facebook now has an app called If I Die that gives people a chance to write their final Facebook status update in advance. That's right… it will post after you're deceased. I think somebody has too much time on their hands. I suppose this is perfect for the "friend" who seems to be negative about everything. You know.. He's an idiot, she's an idiot, Bruce Bochy sucks, screw the government and who the hell cares? It never stops, even after they're gone. Geez.. get a life. Oh wait, you're dead.
I noticed the Soviet-born comedian Yakov Smirnoffcelebrated a birthday this week. In case you're wondering, he's been in the Ozarks for a while, performing at his own successful theater in Branson, Missouri. I'll always have fond memories of my visit with him in the 80s, when he first became popular in America. At the time, I was getting ready for a Soviet-USA boxing match in Sacramento, trying to familiarize myself with a page full of Russian names. He not only helped me, he insisted on giving me a test… to check on my progress. Now, when I see names like Igorevich and Treschev, I thank Yakov… a kind, compassionate man, who's pretty damn funny. I wish you well, sir. America… What a Country!
Saw a story about Hannibal Hellmurto, a professional sword swallower with the UK- based Circus of Horrors. He lacerated his throatdoing his trademark stunt: swallowing a lit neon tube. He spent five weeks in the hospital but, fortunately, lived to tell about it. Another pro swallower says that while throat abrasions are the most common injuries, punctures like the one suffered by Hellmurto are akin to a rotator cuff injury for a baseball pitcher. UH, NO. A pitcher is trying to get a guy out. You sir.. are jamming some glass down your freakin' esophagus.
I'm with Donte Whitner, who said.. "It's not the end of the world. But right now it feels like it." How will yesterday's crushing overtime defeat be remembered? Not for a terrific performance by Eli Manning. Not for the superb catches by Victor Cruz. Not for the 49ers' epic failure on third downs. Make no mistake, it'll be remembered for Kyle Williams, who coughed up two valuable possessions in crunch time. Is it fair to put the blame on one player? No. There were plenty of other opportunities that were lost… but those gut wrenching turnovers were the most obvious. For Kyle Williams, how much of a burden will this be? You're about to find out. How long will fans grumble about it? Oh, at least twenty years. Ask Roger Craig, whose fumble against the New York Giants in the 1990 NFC Championship Game cost the 49ers a chance to "threepeat" in the Super Bowl. Roger's brilliant accomplishments overshadow that one speck in his career. I hope one day the same will be said about Kyle Williams. Think about this…. The New York Giants got terrific play from Eli Manning and perhaps the most talented receiving corps in football, they played stout defense…and they still should have lost. The 49er defense stopped them with sudden death on the line. It just wasn't enough. To Jim Harbaugh and his band of overachievers… thanks for a phenomenal season.
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All day tomorrow (10am to 5pm), you and the family can enjoy free or half-priced admission at 28 Sacramento area museums. The Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town in Land Park are offering half price tickets… and admission at the other 26 sites is FREE! It's a great chance to experience the Capital City's incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife. Among the participating venues… The Crocker Art Museum, the Aerospace Museum of California, Sutter's Fort, the Sacramento History Museum and the world famous California State Railroad Museum.
I recently caught the story of 
I don't think Food Network star Paula Deen expected this much heat. Yes, her late revelation that she has Type 2 diabetes while hosting a show full of butter, fat, sugar and calories looks bad. We get it. And 
I used to watch the Pro Bowl when I was a kid. It was never exactly scintillating, but I think the game's actually gotten worse. Way worse…. to the point where the NFL should be embarrassed. Of course no one wants to get hurt. We get it. The thought of having Larry Fitzgerald , or Drew Brees or Patrick Willis suffering a career ending injury in a game like this makes me shudder. So 
It was this month in 1838 that American inventor Samuel F. B. Morse made the first public demonstration of the 
Most of us have a great capacity to forgive. But when it comes to Terrell Owens, that's a challenge. Here's a player who's earned around $80 million during an NFL career that has showcased his incredible talent… and his toxic, alienating, self-centered behavior. Is it just me, or is it hard to feel sorry for this guy? 
It was only a matter of time. Facebook now has an app called 
I noticed the Soviet-born comedian 
Saw a story about Hannibal Hellmurto, a professional sword swallower with the UK- based Circus of Horrors. 
I'm with Donte Whitner, who said.. "It's not the end of the world. But right now it feels like it." How will yesterday's crushing overtime defeat be remembered? Not for a terrific performance by Eli Manning. Not for the superb catches by Victor Cruz. Not for the 49ers' epic failure on third downs. Make no mistake, it'll be remembered for