Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Woof Wednesday: Wesson, a true survivor
Posted by Justin Cross on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Wesson is no ordinary dog. At only two years old, he is a survivor. When Mended Hearts Indy rescued Wesson, they discovered a bullet in one of his legs. After attempts to save his leg, it unfortunately had to be amputated. But it hasn't slowed him down from hopping while playing with other dogs and his toys. After some healing and experience on three legs, Wesson is now up for adoption from Mended Hearts.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Meow Monday: Silver the Cat
Posted by Justin Cross on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Silver is second-to-none when it comes to white-and-gray, short-haired cats. The shy but playful domestic cat is awaiting a loving home at Indianapolis' oldest no-kill feline shelter, Cats Haven. A sweet and charming fellow, Silver enjoys being the only pet to warm your heart, so if don't have any dogs he might be the perfect friend for you.
Sports & Rec Off Base: Hall of Fame drag; off with the lingerie
Posted by Justin Cross on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM
5. One-man effort
Cheerleading is typically a woman's domain. And they are pretty damn great at it. But one man, Sacha Heppell, attempted to change all this by becoming the first male cheerleader in Denver Broncos' history. According to ProFootballTalk.com the Denver Broncos cheerleading department states anyone, female or male, can try out for the squad. Despite his best cheerful efforts, Heppell did not make the cut.
This is not Sacha Heppell, but it is a man, his dreams and a great attitude.
4. A-Rod is such a drag (queen)
If it's up to the producers of the upcoming indie movie about Salvador Dali, The Surrealist, MLB all-star Alex Rodriguez will be discarding his uniform in exchange for a beautiful dress. A-Rod has been approached to play a "stunning, leggy drag queen" as Dali's "factotum social secretary," Potassa.
3. Caddie pokes gator
During the RBC Heritage golf tournament last week, an alligator gave a new meaning to the phrase 'stay away from the hazard.' Just off the green on the par-5, 15th hole, Brian Gay was preparing his next shot when the gator decided to sunbathe near his ball. Gay's caddie Kip Henley poked at the gator with a sand-trap rake until it scurried off into the pond.
2. Less lingerie
Maybe it's just a reason for me to 'research' the Lingerie Football League, but there is sad news to report. The beautiful, busty, hard-hitting athletes of the LFL will be sitting out the 2012 season to expand the sport worldwide and re-focus it as a warm-weather game. Plans are to strap on the garters once again in April 2013.
1. Miss-spelled words
John Calipari and his Kentucky Wildcats basketball team won the 2012 National Championship. The team and coach Calipari are receiving well-deserved congratulatory handshakes and accolades. Unfortunately, the kind folks of Pikeville, Ky. granted Calipari a plaque with a couple spelling errors.
Can you spot them?
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Purdue team sets balloon-popping record
Posted by Justin Cross on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Rube Goldberg was an innovative man who enjoyed the challenge of completing the simplest of tasks in as many mechanical-steps as possible. Purdue University, known for making cool, useful stuff, is now also known for making cool, not-at-all useful stuff. Purdue was control center to this year's Rube Goldberg Machine contest and showcased a complicated balloon-inflating and popping apparatus developed by The Purdue Society of Professional Engineers. A 14-person team spent more than 5000 hours and over six months designing and building the intricate 300-step machine. Unfortunately, these brilliant Boilermakers did not win the contest. A group from St. Olaf college took home first place with a 191-step, end-of-the-world-themed machine.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Woof Wednesday: Parker, playful Pit Bull Terrier
Posted by Justin Cross on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Meet Parker, a squeaky-toy-loving Pit Bull Terrier. Casa Del Toro Pit Bull Education and Rescue has this loveable medium-sized pup up for adoption.
Parker loves to be pampered with treats and enjoys a nice lap-nap. He prefers a home with no kitties, but is house- and crate-trained. This pup loves lots of blankets to curl up in and enjoys a nice game of of tug-of-war with a rope toy.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Meow Monday: Zac the Cat
Posted by Tristan Schmid on Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 4:20 PM
According to Kyle, a feline friend at Humane Society for Hamilton County, Zac is "one of the friendliest cats we currently have... He's a friendly fat cat. I suppose his weight is a big reason why not enough customers look at him, but honestly, fat cats rock."
HSHC is having an adoption special for all senior pets for the month of April: Animals 5-9 years old are a $25 adoption fee, and 10+ years are $15 (as opposed to the normal $55-$75 range). So Zac can be adopted for only $25! His sister, Zoey Lou, just passed away - won't you welcome Zac into your home and heart and make him a little less lonely?
Sports & Rec Off Base: Forced regurgitation and lies
Posted by Justin Cross on Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM
5. Dog consumes coveted credential
The Masters tournament is the first golf major of the year and features arguably the most beautiful scenery in sports. The prestigious course in Augusta, Ga. is home to the coveted green jacket, which the winner proudly dons.
Tickets to the event are extremely hard to come by, and once you have them, you protect them - a lesson Seattle resident Russ Berkman found out the up-chuck kinda way. Berkman's Swiss Mountain Dog ate four tickets his master had for a practice round at the 2012 Masters. After a little research, Berkman learned that feeding the pooch hydrogen peroxide was a safe way to make the pooch puke up the tickets.
4. Boat-race buffoonery
One of England's most historic racing events, The Boat Race (clever name, eh?) was interrupted by a wetsuit-wearing protestor, colliding crews and a collapsed Oxford bow man. Trenton Oldfield, the protestor, jumped in the middle of the River Thames as Cambridge and Oxford were digging their oars rigorously through the water. He narrowly escaped being struck by an oar and was quickly arrested. Once the race resumed, the two crews collided which caused the loss of an oar for Oxford. To top it off, Oxford bow man Dr. Alexander Woods suddenly collapsed. All said, an unusual ménage a trois of events which led to the Oxford crew's appeal of the race.
3. Basketball team runs football alley-oop
A high school basketball all-star game began in a very unusual way. After winning the opening tip-off, the white team lined up in the familiar football formation, but on the unfamiliar hard court.
2. Bobby's world
Bobby Petrino, head football coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, recently crashed his motorcycle but failed to reveal he had a female companion--who was not his wife--riding with him.
1. Awkward interview
Long story short: Dwight Howard is a superstar in the NBA. He allegedly requested his head coach Stan Van Gundy to be fired. This interview is being called one of the strangest moments ever in sports, as evidenced by Van Gundy's nervous Diet Pepsi sipping.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Woof Wednesday: Harvey the Yorkie/Basenji
Posted by Justin Cross on Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 10:15 AM
It's a wonderful Woof Wednesday to walk a dog outside in Indy! Harvey, an adorable Yorkshire Terrier/Basenji mix, would love to stroll with you.
Harvey is housetrained, loves kids (but not kitties) and is up for adoption at reTails. This 4-year-old is neutered and up to date on all his immunizations.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Meow Monday: Pepper, the shorthair kitten
Posted by Justin Cross on Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Last week, NUVO introduced a weekly Timesuck "awww" post cleverly entitled "Woof Wednesday." Now, "Meow Monday" will highlight a weekly cat for you feline fans.
This 7-month old kitten is a cute blend of salt-and-pepper fur and is ready to be adopted from the Humane Society of Indianapolisby a wonderful family. Pepper has a brother named Salt who is also up for adoption, and they are the best of friends.
Sports & Rec Off Base: Wife swap for tickets; father tossing
Posted by Justin Cross on Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 11:45 AM
5. Bulging what?!?
Amare Stoudamire has a bulging disk in his back that will keep him off the court for the rest of the season. Easy for me to say (type). Not so easy for a few broadcasters, who proclaimed Stoudamire has a "bulging dic#."
4. Dueling dialysis
University of Kentucky and University of Louisville are vicious college basketball rivals. They don't mess around. Not even while on dialysis. One UK fan and one L'ville fan got into fisticuffs while hooked up to dialysis machines.
The teams met in the Final Four this past weekend, with UK victorious. Then for some reason the victors' fans decided to destroy stuff:
3. Man offers wife in exchange for tickets
This is his unusual post from Craigslist:
"I am a UK fan wanting to go to the Final Four in N'Oleans. I have put up my wife as collateral. She can make you speak 5 languages you never knew you could speak. I am not feeling my best so I have to use my sexy mama to get me to the game. She is completely game, is a litte (sic) picky, but if you make her howl at the moon while making her speak portugese (sic) or something I don't get out of her then by all means.....have at it and let me see my UK Wildcats!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes it is bad to do this, but it (sic) the Kentucky faithful dammit. Look out for the Bluegrass State and hook this pimp up okay?"
2. Player removes his biggest fan
Bernard Tomic is a professional tennis player. His coach - and father - was really bothering him during a recent match. The younger Tomic requested the chair umpire remove the elder Tomic from the arena.
Tomic was heard in an exchange with the chair umpire: "He's annoying - I know he's my father - but he's annoying me. I want him to leave, but how's that possible?"
The good stuff starts at 1:40.
1. Sports tomfoolery
ESPN had some fun with one of their TV stars this April Fool's Day.
