Elias Bond
Elias Bond loves to travel, and has already visited 40 of the 50 United States. He is an avid sports fan and movie enthusiast, and insists on making time for both.
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Tiger Woods’ Achilles Injury: A Fan’s TakeOn the twelfth hole in the final round of the WGC Cadillac Championship on March 11, 2012, Tiger Woods dropped out due to a leg injury. This is big news considering the Masters are only a few weeks away. -
Bowling Injuries You Can Avoid: A Fan’s TakeMost of us who are casual bowlers, playing a few games every now and then, can’t imagine the strain on our bodies that is involved in a very regular bowling routine. -
Cardinals and Molina Working on 5-Year Deal: A Fan’s TakeNothing is official yet, but the Cardinals are reportedly working on signing Yadier Molina to a five year contract. With this being the last year of Molina’s present contract, there has been talk about him leaving the Cardinals after his contract expires. -
Pujols Speaks Up About Billboards: A Fan's TakeI have been wondering when Albert Pujols was going to say something regarding the billboards all over the Los Angeles area. Finally, on February 22, 2012 he took the opportunity to let his thoughts be known. -
Tiger Woods is No Guy to Trash Talk: A Fan’s ViewGetting ready for the start of the WGC Match Play tournament on February 21, 2012, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano had plenty to say about Tiger Woods. It seems as if the Spaniard feels like Woods is “beatable.” -
Futuristic Cars Not Looking Very SafeCall me old-fashioned, but the more I think about the concept cars of the future, the more I seem to embrace the past and present. Being a big fan of the newest technology, I was initially blown away by the potential of the cars of the future. -
Scott Newell Wins the Ricart Ford Open: A Fan’s ViewIn the biggest moment of his professional bowling career, Scott Newell kept his composure and was victorious at the Ricart Ford Open on February 19, 2012.
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Cardinals in Good Hands with Matheny: A Fan’s TakeIt’s not easy as a sports fan to see your team win the World Series and then immediately have your manager resign and your star player switch teams.
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Bill Haas Wins in Exciting Playoff: A Fan’s ReactionFor most of the day it looked like Phil Mickelson was going to win two straight tournaments. Not until the second hole of a three man playoff was it decided, and Bill Haas took the win at the Northern Trust Open on February 19, 2012.
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John Daly Out with Elbow Injury: A Fan’s ViewWith his arm in a cast, it looks like John Daly is going to have to take some time off to recover from an elbow injury. According to Daly via his Twitter page on February 17, 2012, no bones were broken, but some tendons were torn. -
Can Tiger Woods Recover? a Fan’s ViewI thought that Tiger Woods was simply in a slump and he would snap out of it at any time. But after what happened at Pebble Beach on February 12, 2012, I’m not so sure anymore.Also published on: -
Adobe Photoshop: The Best Image Editing SoftwareHaving a good photo editing software is one of the essentials on a computer, and having one you are comfortable with is very important. For me, there is no comparison to Adobe Photoshop as it is capable of doing the most complex manipulations possible.
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Mark McGwire’s Impact as Cardinals’ Hitting Coach: A Fan’s TakeIn his current position as the Cardinals’ hitting coach, McGwire has not been given enough credit for his contribution to the team.Also published on: -
Phil Mickelson Takes Pebble Beach Title: A Fan’s ReactionThe last day of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am turned out to be full of surprises, making one terribly exciting day to watch golf. In the end, it was Phil Mickelson to take the victory on February 12, 2012.Also published on: -
Jason Motte Still Under-Rated: A Fan’s ViewAny time an athlete is under-rated, it just gives them that much more to prove to all the critics. This has been and still is the case with St. Louis Cardinal Jason Motte.Also published on: -
Tommy Jones Wins WBT International Bowling Championships: A Fan’s ReactionOn February 11, 2012, Jones won the WBT International Bowling Championships in Japan, adding to his long list of victories.Also published on:
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Cardinals Sign 17-year-old Andres Serrano: A Fan’s TakeEven though the St. Louis Cardinals are not lacking in the pitching department, they have just finalized a deal to sign 17-year-old Dominican Andres Serrano.Also published on:
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Rory McIlroy Impresses Girlfriend: A Fan’s ViewWe all know how brilliant a golfer he is, but Rory McIlroy may be motivated to play even better golf this weekend because his girlfriend is at the tournament watching.Also published on: -
Steve Jobs’ FBI File ReleasedApple co-founder Steve Jobs’ FBI file was released on February 9, 2012, bringing to light some pretty interesting information. Most of the report contained information already known by the public, but some things that were quite shocking. -
Ken Duke on Fire at Pebble Beach: A Fan's ReactionDuke had a disappointing front nine, but he made up for on the back, shooting only 28 shots. He finished a stroke off the lead, at 8-under-par. The lead was shared three ways, between Dustin Johnson, Charlie Wi and Danny Lee at 9-under.Also published on:
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Diandra Asbaty in International Bowling Championship: A Fan’s TakeNow that the trial rounds are out of the way, it’s time for things to really start getting interesting at the WBT International Bowling Championship. On February 9, 2012, Diandra Asbaty had an impressive showing, finishing the day at fourth overall.Also published on:
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Cardinals Sign Veteran Alex Cora: A Fan’s ReactionBy signing Veteran infielder Alex Cora to a minor league deal, the St. Louis Cardinals have given themselves more experience when necessary. Cora will get an $800,000 bonus if he is moved up to the forty man roster.Also published on: -
Fan's Take: Will Yadier Molina Be Cardinals' New Leader?Without Albert Pujols on the team, the St. Louis Cardinals are going to look quite a bit different than they have for the past decade. At least to your casual fan, that is.Also published on: -
Controversial Belly Putter: A Fan’s ReactionEven though it would take years to happen, there has been talk of making a rule change regarding the belly and broomstick putters that have become so popular.Also published on:
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Mike Fagan Bowling Very Strong: A Fan’s ReactionAfter being named January’s Bowler of the Month by the Bowling Writers Association of America, Mike Fagan must be beaming with confidence.Also published on:
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Romney’s National Anthem LessonLast week it was pointed out that Mitt Romney has been making some mistakes regarding the national anthem. He said that we are the only country in the world where citizens place their hand over their heart during the song.Also published on:
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Texas Man Stabbed with Golf Club: A Fan’s TakeWhen a group of golfers in Texas were trying to play through a slower group, a fight broke out resulting in one man being stabbed by a broken golf club.Also published on:
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Robert Smith Leads International Bowling Championships: A Fan’s ReactionAfter the first qualifications, Robert Smith is at the top of the list going into the International Bowling Championships, beginning February 9, 2012.Also published on:
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First Amazon Store Coming Soon?Online retailer Amazon.com is reportedly planning to open its first store later this year in the Seattle area. This could be seen as a risky business move, or as just what is needed to take sales to a whole new level.
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Pebble Beach Getting Ready: A Fan’s LookFor those of you who have been looking forward to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the wait is finally over.Also published on:
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Pete Weber Claims Pro-Am Victory: A Fan’s ReactionAt the Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational presented by Sheets Brand on February 5, 2012, it came down to the last frame, providing just the type of ending fans like to see.Also published on:
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M.I.A. Upstaged Madonna? Not Even CloseImmediately following Madonna’s performance during halftime of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, there was plenty of buzz about every little detail of the show. Everyone from die-hard fans to unappreciative haters had something to say about it.
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Stanley Takes Win at Phoenix Open: A Fan’s ReactionIt sure was an exciting finish at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Februay 5, 2012, coming down to the final hole between Kyle Stanley and Ben Crane. In the end, it was Stanley to walk away with the victory, the first tour win of his career.Also published on:
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Daly Finishes Fourth in Qatar: A Fan’s TakeEven though John Daly won’t be taking home a trophy, his performance at the Qatar Masters was a great way to start the new season. With some nice birdies, Daly finished the tournament on February 5, 2012 at 9-under.Also published on:
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Lawrie Takes Lead in Qatar – a Fan’s TakeConsidering the part the weather has been playing in Qatar the past few days, it looks like the winner will be determined by who can handle the wind best. After the third round of play on February 4, 2012, Paul Lowrie has a one-stroke lead.Also published on:
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Spencer Levin Takes the Lead – a Fan’s TakeAt the half-way point of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Spencer Levin has separated himself from the rest of the field considerably. He shot a 63, which is 8-under-par, on February 3, 2012 to move to 14-under for the tournament.Also published on:
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The Dog that Never Stopped GrowingI was on my way home, cruising down the highway listening to a new album I had just bought, when all of a sudden a puppy darted out into the road just in front of me.
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John Daly One Shot Back in Qatar: A Fan’s ReactionDespite the very high wind blowing sand all over the place, John Daly finished the first round at the Qatar Masters one shot behind the leader, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain.Also published on:
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Men’s Reactions to Female Golfers: A Fan’s TakeLPGA player Kim Hall recently went undercover with journalist Peter Finch to five different golf courses to study the way men treat women golfers. Even though it was a narrow experiment that yielded uncertain results, it did bring up several good points.Also published on:
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Lydia Ko, Youngest Tour Winner Ever: A Fan’s ReactionI think it’s fair to say that Lydia Ko is a child prodigy, by any definition of the term. The 14-year-old became the youngest golfer ever to win a professional tour event when she won the New South Wales Open on January 29, 2012.Also published on:
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Trump National Golf Club’s New Addition: A Fan's LookOn January 30, 2012, there was a lot of talk about a new addition to the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. – a cemetery.Also published on:
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Time to Forgive Dottie Pepper: A Fan's TakeWhen asked whether she would consider Dottie Pepper as an assistant, Mallon wouldn’t commit to an answer. But she did believe Pepper should be captain someday.Also published on:
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Rock Wins Over Tiger in Abu Dhabi: A Fan’s ReactionGoing into the final round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on January 29, 2012, Tiger Woods shared the lead with little-known Englishman Robert Rock.Also published on:
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Get Ready for John Daly: A Fan’s TakeUsing his Twitter account to keep fans updated on what’s going on with him, John Daly tweeted on January 26, 2012 that his next appearance would be at the Qatar Masters next weekend.Also published on:
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Tiger Woods in a Good Position: A Fan's ViewAfter the first day at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on January 26, 2012, Tiger Woods has plenty to be happy about.Also published on:
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Mitch Daniels for President?On January 24, 2012, Daniels delivered the response to the State of the Union address, creating a buzz about a possible campaign.
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Bubba Watson Buys Original General Lee: A Fan's ReactionOn January 23, 2012, Bubba Watson bought the original General Lee car made famous on the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard".Also published on:
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2012 Oscars – Who Should Win?With the release of the nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards there is a lot of speculation about who is going to take home one of the most coveted trophies in the entertainment industry.
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Steven Wonders of the Ancient WorldAn original work of flash fiction.
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Branden Grace Moves Up Fast: A Fan's ViewBranden Grace won the Volvo Golf Champions on January 22, 2012, to move into the top 100 in world rankings.Also published on:
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A Fan’s Take on Tiger’s TweetsThere was a lot of buzz surrounding a Q & A session that Tiger Woods hosted for fans via his Twitter account on January 20, 2012.Also published on:
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Camilo Villegas Needs Win at Humana: A Fan's TakeAfter a 2011 season that was far from his best, Camilo Villegas started out the Humana Challenge in prime form.Also published on:
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Sim City 4 Deluxe Edition – Best PC Game EverI picked up Sim City 4 Deluxe Edition while doing some shopping. I was just curious how much different it could be and whether or not I would be as interested in it as I was when I was young. Read on for my review.
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President Clinton to Play at Humana: A Fan's ReactionAs the Humana Challenge gets started, one amateur name on the list stands out among the others – President Bill Clinton.Also published on:
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Hunger Games Movie AdaptationThere are so many reasons to be excited about the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel The Hunger Games, which will hit theaters March 23, 2012.
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Former PGA Pro Caught in Sex Sting: A Fan's ReactionOn January 17, 2012, it was reported that former PGA golfer Steve Thomas had been arrested along with 39 others in a sex sting operation.Also published on:
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A Fan's Look at the 2012 Humana ChallengeThe Humana Challenge--January 19-22, 2012--has all the elements necessary to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year.Also published on:
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Woods Officially Commits to Pebble Beach: A Fan's ReactionAfter a week of speculation surrounding when he would make his debut this season, on Monday, January 16, 2012, Tiger Woods announced that it would be at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.Also published on:
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Wagner Wins Sony Open in Hawaii: A Fan's ReactionDespite a bit of a rocky start, Johnson Wagner got it together and played great golf on the back nine to win the Sony Open in Hawaii on January 15, 2012.Also published on:
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LPGA Adds Four Tournaments for 2012: A Fan's ReactionThe LPGA Tour will not be getting started until Feb. 9, 2012, but they have announced that they are adding four tournaments to the schedule this year.
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Billy Hurley III on PGA Tour Shortly After Time in Navy: A Fan's LookBilly Hurley III will be competing with the best in the world just a short time after serving on active-duty in the U.S. Navy.Also published on:
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Fan's Look: 2012 Sony Open in Hawaii PredictionsHaving been very impressed by his play recently, I am going to pick Webb Simpson as this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii winner.Also published on:
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Steve Stricker Never Too Old to Be a Champion: A Fan's ViewWith twelve tournament wins in Stricker’s career, he is one known as one of the best golfers playing the game today. But it must be noted that nine of those twelve wins have come while in his forties.Also published on:
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Crazy, Stupid Love - DVD ReviewNot being a big fan of the romantic comedy genre in general, I didn’t see the summer hit Crazy, Stupid Love in the theater.
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Will and Jada - Separating?According to the magazine In Touch Weekly, the Smiths may be separating after all.
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The Best (and Worst) Super Bowl Ever: Titans Vs. RamsGrowing up in Tennessee, I never had an NFL team to root for, until the Houston Oilers relocated to Memphis in 1997.
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My 1987 Bronco II Was the Best Vehicle I Ever OwnedThinking back about all the vehicles I have ever owned, it is pretty easy to decide which one was the best: a 1987 Ford Bronco II.