Disney to buy Marvel for $4B

Marvel announced today that Disney is going to buy it for $4 billion.

As a long-time comic book fan — specifically a Marvel fan — this was shocking news, to say the least. I'm not sure if I'm in favor of this or not. On one hand, Disney is able to mass market Marvel's stable of characters into its other holdings from television to amusement parks. But on the other, I'm wary of what constraints may be placed upon Marvel's more risque books such as the MAX and Icon imprints.

Side note: @NialaBoodhoo pointed out to me that the New York Times have an awesome headline for their story: "The Hulk and 4,999 Other Characters for $4 Billion."

Cutler and Olsen's growing chemistry

Chicago Tribune's Dan Pompei had an interesting piece about how "Jay Cutler-Greg Olsen could become great together."

Now, I know Chi-town loves Cutler and the Bears have seemingly embraced him, but Pompei paints an almost Brokeback-esque picture of the chemistry between the quarterback and his new tight end.

"There is a chemistry between them that cannot be manufactured. You could see it on the practice fields at Olivet Nazarene during training camp, and you could see it at TJ Donlin's, the Bourbonnias nightspot where they shared a table in the middle of a sea of fans."

" ... Cutler always has shown an affinity for throwing to his tight end. And he never has had a tight end like this one."

Where's the love for Wat Misaka?

I always wondered why no one's made a Wat Misaka card yet. He was the first person of color to play professional basketball here when he was drafted by the New York Knicks back in 1947.

Chris John-Rocky Juarez headline big Mayweather-Marquez undercard

Boxing fans rejoice! The undercard for the Sept. 19 Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Juan Manuel Marquez fight is loaded.

Rocky Juarez and Chris John battle it out for the WBA featherweight title in a rematch of their inaugural fight draw.

Zab Judah faces former welterweight title contender Antonio Diaz at 144 pounds. And lightweight Australian brawler Michael Katsidis – who some call the next Arturo Gatti – will take on former U.S. Olympian Vicente Escobedo.

Sony drops PS3 prices by $100

Sony announced today that it's cutting the prices of PlayStation 3's by $100. The current 80GB and the new and slimmer 120GB models will be $299, while the 160GB model will be $399 starting Sept. 1.

Online Escape: 'Starcraft II'

I want to cry slightly.

Online Escape: Poppin' for God

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Phun with Photoshop: Old-timey picture with Clinton and Kim Jong Il

(With apologies to The Associated Press)

Saw this picture come across the wire. Totally begged for a photoshoppin'.

Stripper radio?

Ever go to a strip club and thought to yourself, "Hey, why can't I enjoy this music in the comfort of my own home?"

Well, now you can enjoy listening to Warrant and Mötley Crüe at your leisure with 101.5 The Pole.

Whoo?

Yeah, I'm a little sad that Indie 101.5 died and this new station rose from its ashes. I'm going to miss listening to underground indie music — where else on the radio will I get to hear The Dresden Dolls' "Coin-Operated Boy"?

Alas, there will be no pho in a trophy for me this year. Well, unless I go out and buy my own.

My dragonboat team, Pow3Red By Chopstix, finished second at the 9th Colorado Dragon Boat Festival on July 26. While we didn't win the trophy, we did get silver medals (as seen above — I'm the one in the hat trying not to let my glasses fall off).

Second place isn't too shabby for a team short two people (three in once race) all weekend. Plus I got to complete my medal collection — I now have a gold, a silver and two bronzes.

Alas, the quest for pho is going to continue for another year.