"Jason" vs "The Phantom"
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
On the other range
One of my friends had been asking me to teach him how use a firearm safely. So we finally had a chance to go today. It was kinda of fun, I haven't gone in a while since April. The shooting range is pretty similar to going bowling. You can bring your own equipment or rent their's. You get assigned a lane and you have to follow certain rules.
The place that I've been going to for several years had changed hands about 9 - 10 months ago. It's cost little more now but they offered way more services. Anyways, I was able to show my friend the fundamentals of handling and using handguns. He did very well.
Enjoy the pictures ...
-DB-
Insight Shooting Range just off the 91 Freeway in Artesia (interesting enough, Michelle Kwan's skating rink, the "Ice Palace" is just down the street).
Here's my friend mastering my Ruger .22 pistol, he shot nice tight groups ... not bad for a first timer!
but he really liked my Beretta 9mm, this is the same model that both our police and military uses
Afterwards, we grabbed dinner at L & L BBQ ... see just like after a golf or bowling outing!
The place that I've been going to for several years had changed hands about 9 - 10 months ago. It's cost little more now but they offered way more services. Anyways, I was able to show my friend the fundamentals of handling and using handguns. He did very well.
Enjoy the pictures ...
-DB-
Insight Shooting Range just off the 91 Freeway in Artesia (interesting enough, Michelle Kwan's skating rink, the "Ice Palace" is just down the street).
Here's my friend mastering my Ruger .22 pistol, he shot nice tight groups ... not bad for a first timer!
but he really liked my Beretta 9mm, this is the same model that both our police and military uses
Afterwards, we grabbed dinner at L & L BBQ ... see just like after a golf or bowling outing!
Monday, August 28, 2006
Full Sunday
Think I'm recovering from my golf tournament on Saturday. Sunday was kinda of packed. I didn't sleep well (too cold, had caffine soda late in the evening) and woke up with a sore throat! Salt and warm water are a good combination.
I just made it to service today. James' team led worship accompanied by Harry W. on some special selections. Pastor Erin made announcements including sign ups for next Sunday's church BBQ picnic (Labor Day Weekend), and "How People Grow" books on sale (for our house church studies). Pastor Kev gave a message about growth and used the Luke chapter 7 story of the Sinful Woman.
Saw our friends safely back from Oman (Jasmine & Melanie) and Kristine and met her younger look alike sister who's also at Biola. After teardown, a group of us had lunch at Knowlwood's. Yep, had a opportunity for Dim Sum but passed it up (thank Miss Fifi & Mel for asking)!
After an interesting lunch, chatting and catching up with some folks; I decided to take my roomie's invite (I was his substitute "date", ha ha) to join him and the Doi's for an evening at the Hollywood Bowl. For me, it's all about being at the 'Bowl! I offered to pick up food for the outing and made a bee-line to Albertson's to pick up a chicken dinner, some cheese & crackers and drinks. I also packed a bottle of wine and some picnic supplies.
The Hollywood Bowl was fun! We carpooled to the Hollywood and Highland Center (where the Kodak Theater is) and took a shuttle to the 'Bowl. I heard that tonight's concert was a sell out. I'm not familar with the three groups but they were all very entertaining! We saw Gonzale, Zero 7 and the Gotan Project (fusion multimedia rap/techo/Tango group). It was party city at the Hollywood Bowl tonight!
Me, I just enjoyed sitting under the stars listening to music and enjoying a glass of wine and good Gouda cheese & crackers. And hanging out with great folks like Mister Gamera-San and Kevin and Dorene.
On the way out, I gotta a photo of the famous "Singing Dog Puppet Guy" at the Hollywood Bowl (well, almost ... he covered his face with the puppet's ear). I swear that guy must have been to every Hollywood Bowl event that I've gone to in the last 15 years or so!
Enjoy the Pixs!
-DB-
D-Team Floor Lead J give instructions to worship team
James' team led worship today
Eugene, Ryan and Tim waits to see what God brings into their lives
Lunch at Knowwood's ... Salmon Tacos
Back to the Hollywood Bowl!
The beautiful 'Bowl at dusk
DB breaks out the wine
Some familar faces at the 'Bowl
The famous "Singing Dog Puppet Guy" at the Hollywood Bowl!
P.S. Such a busy day, I missed calling my mom for her birthday today (oops). Sorry Mom, call on you Monday; hope you got my card & gift!
I just made it to service today. James' team led worship accompanied by Harry W. on some special selections. Pastor Erin made announcements including sign ups for next Sunday's church BBQ picnic (Labor Day Weekend), and "How People Grow" books on sale (for our house church studies). Pastor Kev gave a message about growth and used the Luke chapter 7 story of the Sinful Woman.
Saw our friends safely back from Oman (Jasmine & Melanie) and Kristine and met her younger look alike sister who's also at Biola. After teardown, a group of us had lunch at Knowlwood's. Yep, had a opportunity for Dim Sum but passed it up (thank Miss Fifi & Mel for asking)!
After an interesting lunch, chatting and catching up with some folks; I decided to take my roomie's invite (I was his substitute "date", ha ha) to join him and the Doi's for an evening at the Hollywood Bowl. For me, it's all about being at the 'Bowl! I offered to pick up food for the outing and made a bee-line to Albertson's to pick up a chicken dinner, some cheese & crackers and drinks. I also packed a bottle of wine and some picnic supplies.
The Hollywood Bowl was fun! We carpooled to the Hollywood and Highland Center (where the Kodak Theater is) and took a shuttle to the 'Bowl. I heard that tonight's concert was a sell out. I'm not familar with the three groups but they were all very entertaining! We saw Gonzale, Zero 7 and the Gotan Project (fusion multimedia rap/techo/Tango group). It was party city at the Hollywood Bowl tonight!
Me, I just enjoyed sitting under the stars listening to music and enjoying a glass of wine and good Gouda cheese & crackers. And hanging out with great folks like Mister Gamera-San and Kevin and Dorene.
On the way out, I gotta a photo of the famous "Singing Dog Puppet Guy" at the Hollywood Bowl (well, almost ... he covered his face with the puppet's ear). I swear that guy must have been to every Hollywood Bowl event that I've gone to in the last 15 years or so!
Enjoy the Pixs!
-DB-
D-Team Floor Lead J give instructions to worship team
James' team led worship today
Eugene, Ryan and Tim waits to see what God brings into their lives
Lunch at Knowwood's ... Salmon Tacos
Back to the Hollywood Bowl!
The beautiful 'Bowl at dusk
DB breaks out the wine
Some familar faces at the 'Bowl
The famous "Singing Dog Puppet Guy" at the Hollywood Bowl!
P.S. Such a busy day, I missed calling my mom for her birthday today (oops). Sorry Mom, call on you Monday; hope you got my card & gift!
Friday, August 25, 2006
new Fantastic Four Cartoon series to premiere
On Cartoon Network beginning on September 2, 2006 (check your local cable listing)!
Marvel to Produce Animated "Fantastic Four" Series
From Rebecca Murray,
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2004 - Marvel Enterprises, Inc., a global entertainment licensing company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with acclaimed France-based animation leader Antefilms Productions, to produce a brand new animated television series based on Marvel's popular property, "The Fantastic Four." Under the terms of the agreement, Antefilms will commence production immediately on 26, thirty-minute 2D/3D animated episodes. The initial episodes are expected to be completed for worldwide distribution in late-2006. The announcement was made by Avi Arad, Chairman and CEO Marvel Studios and Christophe Di Sabatino, Chairman of Antefilms Productions.
The deal, spearheaded by Marvel's London office, will drive consistent, high-profile exposure and excitement for "The Fantastic Four" franchise worldwide.
This is part of Marvel's aggressive strategy to fully support its characters through feature films, DVDs, video games, merchandising and television animation.
The deal teams Marvel with an award-winning, cutting-edge animation company with proven success both domestically and internationally. Two of Antefilms' current series - Code Lyoko and Funky Cops - are currently broadcast successfully on Cartoon Network and Fox Box, respectively, in the United States.
"Marvel is firmly committed to strongly support its characters in all relevant entertainment arenas throughout the world. We are especially excited that 'The Fantastic Four' TV animation will follow the release of our 2005 feature film with 20th Century Fox, and that we are able to work with such a great animation company as Antefilms to make this happen," said Mr. Arad.
Bruno Maglione, President, Marvel International, added, "Marvel has ambitious plans in animation and we are interested in working with some of the top animation companies emerging out of Europe and Asia. We are especially impressed by Antefilms' work and are delighted to have them on board for 'The Fantastic Four'."
Christophe Di Sabatino, Chairman of Antefilms Production and Nicolas Atlan, Vice President and Executive Producer of Antefilms Production said: "We are very excited about helping adapt the adventures of 'The Fantastic Four' for television. Themes of honor, adventure, family and exploration are just as relevant for kids today as when the comics were first published and we are delighted to be working with Marvel to bring these Super Heroes to a new audience."
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY MARVEL ENTERPRISES
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August 18, 2006
FANTASTIC FOUR VOICE CAST
Two brothers and a couple of former Smallville guest-stars are among the main voice cast members for Cartoon Network's upcoming Fantastic Four animated series, The Continuum has learned.
Brian Dobson is the voice of The Thing and brother Paul is providing the voices of both Doctor Doom and Mole Man in the series, which launches Saturday, Sept. 2.
Both brothers have dozens of voice credits, including Transformers: Cybertron. Also recently, Brian was Lex Luthor in Krypto the Superdog and Paul was Juggernaut in X-Men: Evolution.
Other main voices in Fantastic Four include Hiro Kanagawa as Mr. Fantastic, Lara Gilchrist as the Invisible Woman, Christopher Jacot as the Human Torch.
Kanagawa is perhaps best known to comics fans as Principal Kwan from Smallville. He also played Taka in the recent "Sacrifice" episode of Spike TV's Blade: The Series and played Meizumi in the Elektra movie.
Gilchrist played an 18th Century witch in the "Spell" episode of Smallville.
H.E.R.B.I.E., a character created to replace in the Human Torch in NBC's Fantastic Four animated series in the late 1970s, will be in the new series, voiced by Sam Vincent.
Other voices in the show include Laura Drummond as Courtney Bonner-Davis, Sunita Prasad as Alicia Masters and Alvin Sanders as Phillip Masters (a.k.a. Puppetmaster).
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Marvel to Produce Animated "Fantastic Four" Series
From Rebecca Murray,
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2004 - Marvel Enterprises, Inc., a global entertainment licensing company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with acclaimed France-based animation leader Antefilms Productions, to produce a brand new animated television series based on Marvel's popular property, "The Fantastic Four." Under the terms of the agreement, Antefilms will commence production immediately on 26, thirty-minute 2D/3D animated episodes. The initial episodes are expected to be completed for worldwide distribution in late-2006. The announcement was made by Avi Arad, Chairman and CEO Marvel Studios and Christophe Di Sabatino, Chairman of Antefilms Productions.
The deal, spearheaded by Marvel's London office, will drive consistent, high-profile exposure and excitement for "The Fantastic Four" franchise worldwide.
This is part of Marvel's aggressive strategy to fully support its characters through feature films, DVDs, video games, merchandising and television animation.
The deal teams Marvel with an award-winning, cutting-edge animation company with proven success both domestically and internationally. Two of Antefilms' current series - Code Lyoko and Funky Cops - are currently broadcast successfully on Cartoon Network and Fox Box, respectively, in the United States.
"Marvel is firmly committed to strongly support its characters in all relevant entertainment arenas throughout the world. We are especially excited that 'The Fantastic Four' TV animation will follow the release of our 2005 feature film with 20th Century Fox, and that we are able to work with such a great animation company as Antefilms to make this happen," said Mr. Arad.
Bruno Maglione, President, Marvel International, added, "Marvel has ambitious plans in animation and we are interested in working with some of the top animation companies emerging out of Europe and Asia. We are especially impressed by Antefilms' work and are delighted to have them on board for 'The Fantastic Four'."
Christophe Di Sabatino, Chairman of Antefilms Production and Nicolas Atlan, Vice President and Executive Producer of Antefilms Production said: "We are very excited about helping adapt the adventures of 'The Fantastic Four' for television. Themes of honor, adventure, family and exploration are just as relevant for kids today as when the comics were first published and we are delighted to be working with Marvel to bring these Super Heroes to a new audience."
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY MARVEL ENTERPRISES
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August 18, 2006
FANTASTIC FOUR VOICE CAST
Two brothers and a couple of former Smallville guest-stars are among the main voice cast members for Cartoon Network's upcoming Fantastic Four animated series, The Continuum has learned.
Brian Dobson is the voice of The Thing and brother Paul is providing the voices of both Doctor Doom and Mole Man in the series, which launches Saturday, Sept. 2.
Both brothers have dozens of voice credits, including Transformers: Cybertron. Also recently, Brian was Lex Luthor in Krypto the Superdog and Paul was Juggernaut in X-Men: Evolution.
Other main voices in Fantastic Four include Hiro Kanagawa as Mr. Fantastic, Lara Gilchrist as the Invisible Woman, Christopher Jacot as the Human Torch.
Kanagawa is perhaps best known to comics fans as Principal Kwan from Smallville. He also played Taka in the recent "Sacrifice" episode of Spike TV's Blade: The Series and played Meizumi in the Elektra movie.
Gilchrist played an 18th Century witch in the "Spell" episode of Smallville.
H.E.R.B.I.E., a character created to replace in the Human Torch in NBC's Fantastic Four animated series in the late 1970s, will be in the new series, voiced by Sam Vincent.
Other voices in the show include Laura Drummond as Courtney Bonner-Davis, Sunita Prasad as Alicia Masters and Alvin Sanders as Phillip Masters (a.k.a. Puppetmaster).
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Note: Schedules subject to change by Cartoon Network
"DOOMSDAY," airing Saturday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
When Reed is accused of having purposefully exposed Susan, Johnny and Ben to the cosmic rays that transformed them into the Fantastic Four, the team is torn apart. But as Susan, Johnny and Ben individually wonder if Reed is capable of such a betrayal, they're attacked by the mastermind behind the plot against Reed Doctor Doom. Now the team has to escape Doom's prisons in order to save Reed and prevent Doom from plunging the city into the Negative Zone.
"TRIAL BY FIRE," airing Saturday, Sept 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.
Johnny is put on trial for crimes against the Kree Empire by Ronan the Accuser after destroying the latest in a line of Kree Sentries, alien robots that have been observing the Fantastic Four. When Johnny chooses Reed as his lawyer, Ben and Susan take the stand in Johnny's defense. But defending Johnny's reckless behavior is tougher than they thought, especially when the accused is presumed guilty before the trial even
"ZONED OUT," airing Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
When Johnny gives an unauthorized tour of Reed's lab to his friend Frankie, things go bad. Frankie is sucked into another dimension, and Johnny goes after her to try and keep anyone from finding out. But what he didn't realize is that something came out of the dimensional portal as he went in -- a harmless little bug. Now Johnny and Frankie are trapped and on the run while Reed, Ben and Susan are left to deal with that little bug.
"DOOMED," airing Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
Doctor Doom hacks into Reed's consciousness, transferring his mind into Reed's body. Now trapped inside Doom's body, Reed must fight his way back to his family and friends before Doom transforms the Baxter Building into a weapon that could wipe out the Fantastic Four and half of the city.
"MY NEIGHBOR WAS A SKRULL," airing Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.
No synopsis currently available.
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"DOOMSDAY," airing Saturday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
When Reed is accused of having purposefully exposed Susan, Johnny and Ben to the cosmic rays that transformed them into the Fantastic Four, the team is torn apart. But as Susan, Johnny and Ben individually wonder if Reed is capable of such a betrayal, they're attacked by the mastermind behind the plot against Reed Doctor Doom. Now the team has to escape Doom's prisons in order to save Reed and prevent Doom from plunging the city into the Negative Zone.
"TRIAL BY FIRE," airing Saturday, Sept 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.
Johnny is put on trial for crimes against the Kree Empire by Ronan the Accuser after destroying the latest in a line of Kree Sentries, alien robots that have been observing the Fantastic Four. When Johnny chooses Reed as his lawyer, Ben and Susan take the stand in Johnny's defense. But defending Johnny's reckless behavior is tougher than they thought, especially when the accused is presumed guilty before the trial even
"ZONED OUT," airing Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
When Johnny gives an unauthorized tour of Reed's lab to his friend Frankie, things go bad. Frankie is sucked into another dimension, and Johnny goes after her to try and keep anyone from finding out. But what he didn't realize is that something came out of the dimensional portal as he went in -- a harmless little bug. Now Johnny and Frankie are trapped and on the run while Reed, Ben and Susan are left to deal with that little bug.
"DOOMED," airing Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
Doctor Doom hacks into Reed's consciousness, transferring his mind into Reed's body. Now trapped inside Doom's body, Reed must fight his way back to his family and friends before Doom transforms the Baxter Building into a weapon that could wipe out the Fantastic Four and half of the city.
"MY NEIGHBOR WAS A SKRULL," airing Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.
No synopsis currently available.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
NFL - Brotherly rivals
Brotherly Rivalries in the NFL
Here are two match up that I thought was interesting:
Next Monday Night Football (on ESPN) when the Green Bay Packers (led by Mississippi native, Brett Fave) visits the much improved Cincinnati Bengals. Offensive line and guard, Tupe Peko will meet his younger brother defensive tackle rookie Domato Peko. (see related article). This is on my radar because, I work with their big brother Milton! I wonder who Milton will root for!
In a couple weeks in regular season (September 10th), brothers Peyton (Indianopolis Colts) will play against younger brother Eli Manning (NY Giants). Both Eli and his dad, Archie played college ball at Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) where I went for my first four years. Actually, I got to meet the dad, Archie at an Awards presentation when I was a frosh. Archie had grown up in the Mississippi Delta also in a small town called Drew. One of his cousins, Kathy ended becoming Miss Mississippi and I think Miss America back in the 80’s.
Eli quarterbacks the NY Giants
Here are two match up that I thought was interesting:
Next Monday Night Football (on ESPN) when the Green Bay Packers (led by Mississippi native, Brett Fave) visits the much improved Cincinnati Bengals. Offensive line and guard, Tupe Peko will meet his younger brother defensive tackle rookie Domato Peko. (see related article). This is on my radar because, I work with their big brother Milton! I wonder who Milton will root for!
Domato vs Tupe
Big Brother Milton (DB's coworker)
In a couple weeks in regular season (September 10th), brothers Peyton (Indianopolis Colts) will play against younger brother Eli Manning (NY Giants). Both Eli and his dad, Archie played college ball at Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) where I went for my first four years. Actually, I got to meet the dad, Archie at an Awards presentation when I was a frosh. Archie had grown up in the Mississippi Delta also in a small town called Drew. One of his cousins, Kathy ended becoming Miss Mississippi and I think Miss America back in the 80’s.
Eli quarterbacks the NY Giants
Archie played for the Ole Miss Rebel and the New Orleans Saints and the Minn. Vikings
Anyways, it turns out that Tupe Peko used to play in Indianapolis with Peyton a couple season ago. Small world huh?
former teammates
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Notes: City of Brotherly Shove
By GEOFF HOBSON
August 21, 2006
Updated: 8-22-06, 12:20 a.m.
Peko
Next Monday night is going to be a day that moves the Peko family in more ways than one.
For one thing, the parents of Bengals rookie defensive tackle Domata Peko are making the 15-hour journey from Samoa to Paul Brown Stadium. For another, in the middle of a preseason his production has been eye-opening, Peko is going to be matched up against his older brother for the first time in a lifetime of a friendly rivalry when the Packers backup offensive line and guard Tupe Peko line up against the Bengals backups.
For one night, Cincinnati is going to be “The City of Brotherly Shove.”
“I knew it would happen one day when we both went to Michigan State and he made the NFL,” said Domata before Monday’s practice. “My parents are going to be here. Both their boys on the same field at the same time. We talked yesterday on the phone. We’re really looking forward to it. You know how the big brother always beats up on the little brother? We want to see what happens.”
Actually, Tupe, 27, who has six years on Domata, is a “nice guy” who didn’t pound him as a kid. Indeed, he’s always taken Domata under his wing whether he’s been at Lansing or with the Jets (who took him in the seventh round of the 2001 draft), Seahawks, Colts or Packers.
“I haven’t played against him, but we work out and train together,” Domata said. “I know a lot of his stuff and he knows my moves. It will be fun. He has good hands. I’ve got to try and keep those big hands off of me.”
Not many have put their hands on him in his first two games, when he’s rung up half a sack and six tackles in each game. It’s hard to remember a rookie defensive tackle contributing so quickly for the Bengals.
Certainly overall No. 1 pick Dan Wilkinson didn’t do anything like that in 1994 and tackle Willie Anderson, who came two years later, has been suitably impressed.
(Since ’96 for pure tackles in the draft there have been Andre Purvis and William Carr and Kelly Gregg and Langston Moore and Matthias Askew. Gregg has had a fine career and Moore is headed to one, but both had to leave Cincinnati to do it and they didn’t start like this.)
“Think about it; we’ve never really had a guy like that who came here as a rookie,” Anderson said before the Buffalo game. “It’s good to see us getting that kind of player at that position.”
The 6-3, 320-pound Domata (Tupe is 6-4, 305) is the first to tell you he has a lot to learn, and the coaches are mindful he had just 11 career starts at State. But defensive line coach Jay Hayes says what they saw on film, a combo of raw strength and athleticism, has surfaced.
“I need to play with my hands better. I didn’t do that very well in college,” Peko said. “My brother has given me a lot of advice since I got drafted. He tells me to be respectful to the coaches and listen to the veterans, and guys like John Thornton and Justin Smith have helped me a lot.”
Actually right guard Bobbie Williams thinks Peko uses his hands pretty well for a kid and even though he’s got a lot to learn, Williams says Peko does an excellent job with leverage, staying low, and making himself a tough target.
“It’s all about hands and leverage,” Peko said.
If there is anyone who knows how head coach Marvin Lewis wants defensive tackle to be played it’s Thornton. Thornton doesn’t rack up gaudy numbers or highlight film plays, which is why fans always seem to want his scalp. But he knows what Lewis wants and that’s what he’s trying to get across to Peko.
“Marvin doesn’t care about stats. He wants you to play the defense,” Thornton said. “He’s doing well. He’s made some plays, and that’s what I tell young guys after they’ve made some plays. Stay within the defense.”
By GEOFF HOBSON
August 21, 2006
Updated: 8-22-06, 12:20 a.m.
Peko
Next Monday night is going to be a day that moves the Peko family in more ways than one.
For one thing, the parents of Bengals rookie defensive tackle Domata Peko are making the 15-hour journey from Samoa to Paul Brown Stadium. For another, in the middle of a preseason his production has been eye-opening, Peko is going to be matched up against his older brother for the first time in a lifetime of a friendly rivalry when the Packers backup offensive line and guard Tupe Peko line up against the Bengals backups.
For one night, Cincinnati is going to be “The City of Brotherly Shove.”
“I knew it would happen one day when we both went to Michigan State and he made the NFL,” said Domata before Monday’s practice. “My parents are going to be here. Both their boys on the same field at the same time. We talked yesterday on the phone. We’re really looking forward to it. You know how the big brother always beats up on the little brother? We want to see what happens.”
Actually, Tupe, 27, who has six years on Domata, is a “nice guy” who didn’t pound him as a kid. Indeed, he’s always taken Domata under his wing whether he’s been at Lansing or with the Jets (who took him in the seventh round of the 2001 draft), Seahawks, Colts or Packers.
“I haven’t played against him, but we work out and train together,” Domata said. “I know a lot of his stuff and he knows my moves. It will be fun. He has good hands. I’ve got to try and keep those big hands off of me.”
Not many have put their hands on him in his first two games, when he’s rung up half a sack and six tackles in each game. It’s hard to remember a rookie defensive tackle contributing so quickly for the Bengals.
Certainly overall No. 1 pick Dan Wilkinson didn’t do anything like that in 1994 and tackle Willie Anderson, who came two years later, has been suitably impressed.
(Since ’96 for pure tackles in the draft there have been Andre Purvis and William Carr and Kelly Gregg and Langston Moore and Matthias Askew. Gregg has had a fine career and Moore is headed to one, but both had to leave Cincinnati to do it and they didn’t start like this.)
“Think about it; we’ve never really had a guy like that who came here as a rookie,” Anderson said before the Buffalo game. “It’s good to see us getting that kind of player at that position.”
The 6-3, 320-pound Domata (Tupe is 6-4, 305) is the first to tell you he has a lot to learn, and the coaches are mindful he had just 11 career starts at State. But defensive line coach Jay Hayes says what they saw on film, a combo of raw strength and athleticism, has surfaced.
“I need to play with my hands better. I didn’t do that very well in college,” Peko said. “My brother has given me a lot of advice since I got drafted. He tells me to be respectful to the coaches and listen to the veterans, and guys like John Thornton and Justin Smith have helped me a lot.”
Actually right guard Bobbie Williams thinks Peko uses his hands pretty well for a kid and even though he’s got a lot to learn, Williams says Peko does an excellent job with leverage, staying low, and making himself a tough target.
“It’s all about hands and leverage,” Peko said.
If there is anyone who knows how head coach Marvin Lewis wants defensive tackle to be played it’s Thornton. Thornton doesn’t rack up gaudy numbers or highlight film plays, which is why fans always seem to want his scalp. But he knows what Lewis wants and that’s what he’s trying to get across to Peko.
“Marvin doesn’t care about stats. He wants you to play the defense,” Thornton said. “He’s doing well. He’s made some plays, and that’s what I tell young guys after they’ve made some plays. Stay within the defense.”
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August 3, 2006
Colts notebook
Peyton against Eli: 'unique'
Colts' Manning hopes to enjoy Sept. 10 opener against his younger brother and the Giants
By Mike Chappell mike.chappell@indystar.com
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The media hype surrounding the Indianapolis Colts' regular-season opener against the New York Giants -- also known as Manning vs. Manning -- figures to mount as the Sept. 10 game nears.
Peyton Manning said he wanted to deal with it now, so he and his teammates can better focus on the preseason.
In an extensive interview session after the team's morning workout at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Wednesday, Manning said the game, in which he and Eli will become the first brothers to start against each other as NFL quarterbacks, is going to be "unique."
"That's the best word I can (use) to describe it," he said. "You throw in the fact it's in New York makes it a little bigger. The thing I hope we can do is enjoy it.''
Manning said the game will be difficult for their parents, Archie and Olivia.
"I think their philosophy is my mom's going to pull for both of us to stay healthy and my dad's going to pull for a lot of offense," he said.
Colts notebook
Peyton against Eli: 'unique'
Colts' Manning hopes to enjoy Sept. 10 opener against his younger brother and the Giants
By Mike Chappell mike.chappell@indystar.com
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The media hype surrounding the Indianapolis Colts' regular-season opener against the New York Giants -- also known as Manning vs. Manning -- figures to mount as the Sept. 10 game nears.
Peyton Manning said he wanted to deal with it now, so he and his teammates can better focus on the preseason.
In an extensive interview session after the team's morning workout at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Wednesday, Manning said the game, in which he and Eli will become the first brothers to start against each other as NFL quarterbacks, is going to be "unique."
"That's the best word I can (use) to describe it," he said. "You throw in the fact it's in New York makes it a little bigger. The thing I hope we can do is enjoy it.''
Manning said the game will be difficult for their parents, Archie and Olivia.
"I think their philosophy is my mom's going to pull for both of us to stay healthy and my dad's going to pull for a lot of offense," he said.
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New York Daily News - http://www.nydailynews.com
It's Manning vs. Manning
BY GARY MYERS
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Monday, March 27th, 2006
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Eli vs. Peyton didn't happen in the Super Bowl, but it will happen the first week of the 2006 season in the prime-time Sunday night opener on Sept. 10 at Giants Stadium.
The Daily News learned today that the NFL, going for some early drama, has picked the Manning Brothers to be the featured attraction of the first Sunday of the season on NBC’s new package. The Mannings have never faced each other in high school, college or the NFL. It figures to be an anxious night for Archie Manning, who tries to attend as many of his quarterback sons’ games as possible.
The Giants, who won the NFC East, and Colts, who won the AFC South, were a potential Super Bowl matchup going into the playoffs. But the Giants lost in the wild-card round and then the Colts, who opened the season 13-0, lost in the divisional round after a first-round bye.
The Colts and Giants play every four years, so the Mannings knew this was coming.
“It will be exciting for football,” Peyton Manning said recently. “I think it will be fun. During the week, ask me by Wednesday, and I’ll probably have a different answer for you.” There will be plenty of pressure on the Manning family that week. “It will be tough on them, no question,” Peyton Manning said.
It's Manning vs. Manning
BY GARY MYERS
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Monday, March 27th, 2006
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Eli vs. Peyton didn't happen in the Super Bowl, but it will happen the first week of the 2006 season in the prime-time Sunday night opener on Sept. 10 at Giants Stadium.
The Daily News learned today that the NFL, going for some early drama, has picked the Manning Brothers to be the featured attraction of the first Sunday of the season on NBC’s new package. The Mannings have never faced each other in high school, college or the NFL. It figures to be an anxious night for Archie Manning, who tries to attend as many of his quarterback sons’ games as possible.
The Giants, who won the NFC East, and Colts, who won the AFC South, were a potential Super Bowl matchup going into the playoffs. But the Giants lost in the wild-card round and then the Colts, who opened the season 13-0, lost in the divisional round after a first-round bye.
The Colts and Giants play every four years, so the Mannings knew this was coming.
“It will be exciting for football,” Peyton Manning said recently. “I think it will be fun. During the week, ask me by Wednesday, and I’ll probably have a different answer for you.” There will be plenty of pressure on the Manning family that week. “It will be tough on them, no question,” Peyton Manning said.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
How People Grow - Epic Church August 20th
Awaiting service
Becky's Team led worship
Pastor Erin shared about growth
The elements for growth
Scripture: James 1:21 - 27
* Happy Birthday Nancy! (8/24)
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Epic Softball teams in the JEMS Tourney
Some softball action scenes from today:
E Unit 1 (Competitive)
E Unit 2 (Recreation)
E Unit 1 (Competitive)
E Unit 2 (Recreation)
More photos posted on my Xanga Site.
Silly me, I was only gonna stay for an hour or two and got sunburnt on my arms and neck (a repeat of last Saturday when I went golfing in the middle of the day)!! I should post a photo of my various skin tones, ha ha!
-DB-
Friday, August 18, 2006
Fullerton House Church - August 18th
We had a smaller group tonight with some folks getting ready for tomorrow's JEMS' softball tournament or other conflicts.
Our food theme tonight was Chinese (I brought Korean BBQ short ribs). Fiona, our faithful church administrator (just back from NYC) brought copies of our new book "How People Grow" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
Fiona also had copies of our cool new church directory! Newly updated with birthdays and all! Brice led worship. Mike (substituting for Pastor Kev) hosted the evening and introduced testimonies from our very own Daniel and Jessica; very powerful and personal sharing!!
Evening ended with smaller prayer groups.
Community Potluck dinner
Brice led our group including the kids in worship tonight
Mike facilitated our meeting tonight
Daniel shared his testimony
Jessica followed with her sharing
Praying after the testimonies
Our food theme tonight was Chinese (I brought Korean BBQ short ribs). Fiona, our faithful church administrator (just back from NYC) brought copies of our new book "How People Grow" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
Fiona also had copies of our cool new church directory! Newly updated with birthdays and all! Brice led worship. Mike (substituting for Pastor Kev) hosted the evening and introduced testimonies from our very own Daniel and Jessica; very powerful and personal sharing!!
Evening ended with smaller prayer groups.
Community Potluck dinner
Brice led our group including the kids in worship tonight
Mike facilitated our meeting tonight
Daniel shared his testimony
Jessica followed with her sharing
Praying after the testimonies
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