No, I didn't know that! So I guess your Android might tell Google maps how fast traffic is going on the road. That's how it calculates traffic.


that is interesting I always wondered that, do you use google for your searches? or another website?


I use Google. The results are much better. Apparently most people think so since one time Google went down for five minutes and took 40% of web traffic with it! how about you?


oh wow, ya I use Google and apparently google's servers use up 0.01% of the total world electricity, I can't decide if thats reallly high or really low haha


I think it's pretty high since they are one company. Yikes! Hey, but they do go green in some ways. I think one time they mowed their lawn with goats instead of lawnmowers.


haha well that's good of them, they do treat their new employees really weird though, they are called "nogglers" and have to wear propeller beanie hats when they work their first friday


Hmm, interesting. I do wonder what niche they will get into next.


ya I do think they have a lot of power at present, I don't know that I want them expanding out much further, they control a lot of information, do you do any reading in your spare time?


I know. I feel the same way. I don't read as much as I should. I am usually just Googling random facts! Woops, maybe I should stop supporting them.


A planet is a astronomical body. Which is the part of the milkyway  galaxy.


Have you ever been able to spot at planet at night? Sometimes Venus is visible to the naked eye from earth.


Its seen in the morning hours before the rising of the sun. Venus is also called as "Morning Star".


I didn't know that. I wonder if that nickname is derived from mythology, or just historical astronomy.


Historical of Bigbang theories. The earth is also a planet of the solar system.


I'm not sure what you mean by the first part, about the Big Bang theories.


There are five planet are visible through naked eye.


Venus is the only planet rotates in clock-wise, If there is no season.


I wonder why that is. Uranus is similarly unique - it rolls sideways to rotate instead of spinning on a vertical axis like other planets.


Yes, Juipter and Saturn also have rings but seen only through telescope.


Jupiter has a lot of moons too. One of them is so large it would be a planet if it orbited the sun instead of Jupiter!


Yeah! The moon is the satellite of the earth. Large number of satellite in juipter.


It would be amazing if we could live on all of them. Some scientists have found evidence of possible life 455 light-years away, and our solar system's moons are so much closer!


It is very interesting! Reading is a complex process of decoding symbols derive it correct meaning.


Reading is one of my favorite things. It's so much fun and I can learn from it too.


Amazing! It keep our brain active. It also good exercise and it develop the creativity power of the brain.


My favorite author is Terry Pratchett, but I also enjoy C.S. Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and other fantasy and sci-fi writers. Who is your favorite?


J.K. Rowling is my favourite harry potter is my favourite novel.


I really enjoy the Harry Potter books too! It was such a creative and entertaining thing to read.


I heard one of Jupiters moon would be considered a planet but its not in the suns orbit, I think its called Ganymede.


Very interesting! Jupiter is one of my favorite planets! only 5 planets are visible to the naked eye!


I love Jupiter as well I think its full with beauty, I would like to visit it some day although I know its impossible to do so without dying.


Right! it would be amazing to see the planets up close. I was reading that Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise, and it doesn't tilt...very cool.


Yeah that must be pretty cool, wonder how that changes the behaviour of the planer, Uranus rotates sideways and also rolls around the sun.


Exactly my thought too. I read that about Uranus one day, I love researching the planets. Google has a lot of info.


I love searching in google as well, its crazy the computing power of one google search.


I know it's crazy, I was reading how Google maps tracks traffic and they do it by how fast android devices are moving along the roads.


Wow! Technology advances real fast, on 2013 Google had some troubles and took 40% of the web traffic with it.


Wow, really..that's insane. I didn't know Google headquarters is nicknamed the Googleplex that's cool.


It must be cool to bisit the Googleplex, Ive seen it in movies and it looks really cool, did you hear about the live goats google used to mow their lawns?


That would be very cool to visit, and yes I did hear that! I bet that was a sight to see all of those goats lol.


I bet it was really fun to watch them mow the lawn lol, how much we have advance since print was basically the only way to read.


Haha, exactly my thoughts too. I know, reading is fascinating and reading is such a complex process it has so many interpretations depending on each individual reading the material.


What kind of books do you like to read? Starship troopers is one of my favorite novels.


I also like mystery novels, I love to read.


Sorry, up above goofed text....I love reading! I love many genre's of books but mostly drama or non fiction, and yes mystery is great! I have heard Ender's game is read by the military...I need to read that one.


I havent read that one either, Im think about enlisting so I might read it, seems interesting.


Oh wow, that's brave of you and respected! Did you know there is a speed reader who can read 4,700 words a minute...imagine that lol


thanks I am afraid but I think it will be a positive thing to enlist and wow that a lot of words per minute wonder how they meassure that.


I do. Did you know JUpiter has a moon that if orbited the sun would be a planet?


Yeah=. Did you know that Venus does not tilt?


Yes and that is why it does now have any seasons


Yeah and also it is the only one that rotates clockwise


Yeah. There is another planet where it rains shards of glass


Yeah and that is at speeds of 4500 mph in 2000 degrees fahrenheit


Yeah Did you know they have found building blocks of life in another planet?


ye and that is really far from here, some 455 light years away


Yeah. Did you know Uranus rotates sideways?


yes and it rolls instead or rotating around the sun


Yes and it is good. it is also recommended by military branches


Yeah same with Ender's game, military loves that too


Right. Do you know who holds the record of speed reading?


That would be Anne Jones at 4700 words per minute


Yeah. Did you know in the 18th century there was moral panic because people were reading novels?


Yes and now we have the opposite panic, for the opposite reason


Yeah sadly. Do you know who Tolkien and CS Lewis were?


I never knew that baseball was so popular in Japan but apparently they really like it there.


I can't believe that some Japanese people were surprised to learn that it was America's national pastime- especially when you know that even old 1900's baseball cards are worth millions of dollars today.


I think because they did not have much information about the topic.  By the way, are you baseball fan


I'm not a baseball fan myself but learning about some of the history such as the recent Cubs 2016 World Series win that ended a 71 year streak of no wins, it makes me want to learn more and enjoy the hype. Do you enjoy baseball?


Did you know  baseball coach wearing a uniform because they are technically able to play the game


Wow that is funny, I wonder if that has ever happened. Baseball seems like an interesting sport, I heard they can even employ pitchers who are missing fingers


Yes, that was the Cubs who did that specifically, they're known as the North Siders since their field, Wrigley Field, is north of Chicago.


I see.  I was so happy the Cub won the world series eventually


I know, I can't believe it took 71 years even though they managed to post a modern-era record winning percentage of .763


That world series was one of the best so far


I bet it was really exciting though in 1908 when the cubs one their second world series in a row


I think so.  Did you know over 5 million people celebrating their victory in 2016


No, but I'm not surprised! It sounds like the cubs are pretty prolific having one a total of 11 world series and 116 games on top of that


I don't know, I could believe it- occultists love having pet goats like Billy Sianis did!


Yes I do, and I love to read quickly but I am not sure I could ever compete with the record holder for speed reading, Anne Jones


I am a slow reader myself.  I cannot believe someone could read at a speech of 4700 words per minute


It really makes you wonder if they are actually following the story. Then again, in other times people were afraid just because people were beginning to read novels more often.\


I'm great, I love baseball. How about you and do you have a favorite team?


I try to follow baseball toward the end of the season. i like the bay area teams. how about you?


I am a long time Dodgers fan. So, in bay area does that mean the Giants?


Giants and As. i felt sorry for the dodgers. they have been to the series so many times. then again, they beat the As, so maybe i dont feel sorry. LOL


Thanks I guess. In that case I won't hold your liking the Giants against you. Did you know that in a season about 160,000 baseballs are used?


That is amazing. 2500 games in a season. how many balls per game? that is a lot.


It is, and I was thinking back to when I was a kid. We would use the same ball until the cover finally came off.


Yeah, that is the way we did it too. the scuffs would get bad and the seams would come loose.


And today they change balls if there is a mark on it. Did you know that Ronald Reason was a broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs?


Reagan? really? i wonder when he did that. he was a hollywood guy for many years.


It was during the 1930's. Did you know that the cubs used to be called the Chicago Orphans?


that is an odd name. why the orphans? to draw pity from the fans?


I don't know a lot of teams have changed names. Did you know the Dodgers started out as the Brooklyn Robins?


Hm. who chose that name? i like the trolley dodgers better. when did they move to LA?


That's a good question. I think it was about 1960. Did you know a 17 year female struck out Ruth and Gehrig and was banned from baseball?


she must have had a wicked curve. maybe a floater or knuckle ball?


I don't know, but can you imagine what would happen today if they tried to ban a woman for that reason?


Yeah, lawsuits! plus some team would sign her right away.


Oh yeah, and riots in the street. Did you know the Cubs went 108 years without winning a world series?


that is terrible. they must suffer from a curse. Anyway, good chat!


I do like to read, when I get a chance.  Seems lately that I don't have enough time to read what I want.


yeah, i hear ya. i would like to have more time to sit back, relax and read but i have other things. the internet is a distraction. i need to unplug. LOL


What kind of things do you like to read when you have time, novels or non-fiction?


i try to read nonfiction. i like to keep up with science, tech, and politics. you?


I typically read fiction when reading books and the stuff you mentioned I read online.  I know there are lots of books about Baseball, you interested in those?


i read books about sports when i was a kid. do you have a recommendation?


No I don't, I just recall that when I worked in a book store there were so many books about Baseball, more than any other sport.  It seems Baseball fans like to read.


baseball, the national pastime. i figure that people love to read about the history of the sport and the great players.


I know people can be obsessive about Baseball, I once went to a Nationals game with a person and that is all they could talk about.


i enjoy the game but i am not passionate about it. some people keep up with everything going on. i just cant muster the passion. i try to watch the world series.


I think I had more interest when I lived in DC, when I was there was when they got the Nationals started up, it was all new and exciting.  When I moved away I lost touch somewhat.


yeah, the local team has an energy and following that can be fun. go to a bar and watch the game. i dont have that near me.


Did you ever collect those Baseball cards when you were younger?


i did collect them! i liked to learn about the players. it was good. i dont have them anymore. i wonder if they would be worth something.


It's amazing that a small piece of card can gain so much in value.  I understand that collections can go for millions.


yeah, i bet. but you have to take care of the cards. they need to be kept in a safe place.


So, would you have a favorite team?  A fan of any of these so called cursed trams?


um, no i dont think my teams are cursed. you might like the cubs and the red sox? who else is still cursed?


I guess both of those curses have been shown to be ineffectual, or have a time limit.  In fact, based on those two teams, it seems it's good to have a curse associated with you right now.


well, i guess they could hire an old gypsy woman? How does one get a curse? Anyway, great chat!


Good talking to you, hope you find time to get involved in a good book.  Good bye.


Love them! I have had over 30 new ones in my life.  But, I have noticed scooters riding illegally on the sidewalks in my home town.


oh wow, that is not good. do you know how cadillac got its name?


It was a french person who actually founded detroit


Interesting!  Did you know that the little pump on your dashboard tells you which side your gas cap is on?


Oh cool did not know that. do you know why car trunks are called that?


No it is because they used to have wooden trunks in the back back in the day


I have seen some of those.  Benz patented the first car in 1886 which makes them over 150 years old.


Cars have come a long way since then. do you know how the drive thru came about?


hahhaha funny one but it was actually because of soldiers


When Audi entered the India market, their horns failed because they were used so much.  They had to improve them.


wow, crazy traffic there. do you know who jan madrenborough is?


No.   But I am thankful that Henry Ford invented mass production so that normal people could afford cars.  Tell me about Jan.


He beat 90 000 people in grand turismo and that is how he became a professonal driver


I see!  You know it is illegal to warm up your car in Ohio!


not fair for winter though, it is so cold. do you have much interest in birds?


I used to have an African Grey parrot.  Actually it was my daughter's.


Hello!  Yes.  I've played it from time to time since I was a kid.  I even have played the McDonalds monopoly game.


Lol, me too. It gets so frustrating sometimes! I heard a game lasted 70 days one time.


Whoa!  Too long for me!  Monopoloy was oringally intended to be a teaching tool about the injustices of capitalism.  Never knew that.


I didn't either, and the frustrations probably too lol


lol yes.  Nicolas Cage convinced Johnny Depp to pursue acting while playing a game of Monopoly!


Dang, I bet that was an interesting game. Hope they didn't play it in North Korea or Cuba, it is banned there


haha  I didn't now that!  I was surprised to find out is find out it was created in 1903.


dang that is so long ago! IT was also banned in russia and china


Wow.  maybe because the economic concept is domination of a market by a single entity?


I like classic Ford Mustangs from the 60's.  Now I wish I could also have a Cadillac.


Nice, Cadillacs were named after some french dude i think, do you know his whole name?


I believe it ws Antoine De La Mothe Cadillac - the same guy who was the founder of Detroit.


That is awesome, sounds catchy! Speaking of Mcdonalds like you mentioned before, they created the drive thru for cars back in 1975


I didn't know it was then.  Why did they put them in at that time?


I think it was something to do with soliders and not being able to leave, that was smart of Mcdonalds


Interesting.  I always wondered why the back of a card is called a trunk.  You don't happen to know do you?


Yes.  In the old days cars would carry wooden trunks on the back of them...hence the name trunks!


Hey there do you ever listen to Pandora radio? I mostly just listen to YouTube myself when I'm driving to work


I do, I like it over spotify, but Youtube I have to agree is better.


Yep I agree with you. apparently Pandora is still only available in the United States. I wonder why it's not at least in Canada


Maybe because they have weird laws up in canada? Just a guess.


Haha that's possible. I personally wouldn't pay for any of those Services. Especially since YouTube is free. Do you know who Aloe Blacc is? They received about $12,000 after their fans listened to their songs 168 million times


No, I'm not sure. But that doesn't sound like a lot of money for that type of exposure.


Nope I'm agreeing with you there, I know they would make a lot more money just selling albums that many people for sure. Also Pandora has about a -16 million-dollar net income, which isn't good


I'm surprised Pandora pays so low, aren't you?


I am surprised about that. Even though they make about three hundred million dollars a year in Revenue. I guess they're still in the red. That doesn't bode well for their future. Did you know they also stream stand-up comedy?


No, I didn't. I'm not surprised they aren't all that profitable, they don't have enough ads compared to radio.


No I agree with you. It is kind of a point though, I definitely wouldn't pay for them especially if they had ads. Do you ever listen to Taylor Swift? I guess she only puts her music on Pandora, and took it off Spotify, I wonder why?


No, I don't. But she does crop up on pandora every now and then.


Yeah I've seen her on there. Speaking of Spotify, what do you think that they have about four million songs that have never been played?


I think that they may have a bad selection then. LOL!


LOL maybe that's true haha, the 4 million songs is actually about 20% of their entire catalog though, that's a real high number in my opinion


Apparently, you need to play 130,745 plays per day to hit minimum wage on it.


Haha that's insane! I think my favorite is the band that released the silent album. They had their fans listen to the music when they were sleeping, basically at all times of day, and they used to the proceeds to fund a tour, that's pretty awesome!


Well apparently the programmer that made it, also made utorrent.


Oh that's interesting. I do use uTorrent actually, what about you? I think the guy who did that name is Ludwig right?


No, but i've heard of it. Pretty crazy that he also started Spotify.


Yes I agree. I think it's crazy, how you can put a watermark in a song. That's how they can track if people are stealing their songs or not. Spotify uses musical water marks


Interesting way for IP protection. Well nice chatting with you.


Rapping is an interesting music form, what do you think?


I don't care for it too much now a days.  I liked it more years ago when Run DMC was popular and McDonalds was paying rappers $5 every time they referenced a Big Mac.


Eminem is interesting he really wanted to be a comic book artist.


That's pretty interesting, I didn't know that.  I know Eminem rapped fast, but not as fast as Noclue who can rap at a rate of 14.1 syllables per second.


Also a judge rapped her ruling over a suit filed against Eminem


Not sure I like that.  Seems like she was throwing it in his face a bit.  Maybe if she did it in sign language like "Signmark" who is a deaf rapper who raps in sign language.


yeah, how about two identical twins 100 years old putting out a rap album


That's crazy.  I wouldn't buy it.  I'd rather listen to Aerosmith, even if they have made more money from Guitar Hero than any of their albums.


I saw them once in concert, it was pretty awesome.  Everybody sang happy birthday to Joe Perry.  I like Led Zeppelin too, even if they didn't even name their fourth album.


Not familiar with them.  What style do they sing?


they sound like Led Zeppelin, I really like them


Huh, I might have to check them out.  Rock is definitely my preference, but I do like some of Bob Marley's songs.  His "Legend" album has been on the chart for coming up on 1000 weeks.  That's amazing!


wow, and how about dark side of the moon released 40 years ago and one of the best selling albums in 2014


I love Pink Floyd!  The Wall is one of my favorites!  I wonder if WalMart sells it?  They only sell clean versions of albums and if an artist will not make one, they simply won't sell it.


i don't know, i buy most of my music on itunes


Yeah, digital is definitely the way to go nowadays.  But actual vinyl albums, spun at 78-rpms, are making a comeback.


i think that is awesome, amazing how you could fill a room with vinyl where the same amount of music can fit on your phone now


For sure.  And the really big ones spun at 33 rpms can really be worth some money now a days.


Hello! Are you fascinated by the universe?


Hi, absolutely I am fascinated by the universe. How about you?


I am too! Have you heard of a superhologram?


I have heard that theory but don't really believe in it. Did you know that rather than slowing down object are actually moving through space faster?


That is crazy! Have you heard about the theory that there is only one electron in the universe?


No, I have never heard that. Every thing seems to be made up of countless numbers of electrons, I can't fathom that theory. You?


Me either. It hurts my brain to think how small it must be though!


It is difficult to grasp. Just think when you tear a piece of paper, you are actually separating atoms and tearing electrons away from the atoms.


That is bizarre. Have you heard about cold stars?


No, I wonder how they can make up the definition of a star and be cold. Did you know there is more dark matter in the universe that there is matter that we can see or detect?


They have determined that there are areas of space that have effect on planets or light or soundwaves but yet they cannot detect this matter or dark energy.


Wow! Scientists minds must be blown everyday when researching the universe.


I would think so. It is frustrating to me to realize there are things out there that we know about but yet have no idea what it is or even how to see it.


Yes, I completely agree. I give a lot of credit to earlier scientists like Sir Isaac Newton.


It is amazing how much he was able to determine without all of the technology that we have today. Not only was he able to determine that gravity existed but he developed many mathematical equations that we still use today.


I know! I wish Tycho Brahe had some credit too though.


I am not familiar with Tycho Brahe. Who is he or she?


Okay, yes life isn't always fair. Look at Edison and Tesla. Tesla was far more knowledgeable but it is Edison that we all think about.


I know. I am going to look more into them. Have a nice day.


Do you like to go to concerts there are 4 interesting ones in the Washington area


I like going to concerts. What are those 4 concerts that are playing in the Washington area?


Hinds, the Madrid based band is one of the attractions, I like their style.


Yeah they are a rock and roll band, they are considered as an american export, there are other cool bands as well


Cool. Do you where and when is this band is actually performing?


Not sure were but they will be in the Washington Area, another great performer is Jessie Ware, and also the prices are good.


How much are the prices for this concert?


Some of them for $20 others for $35. Saint Jhn Saint Jhn offers a concert for that value.


Thanks and do you know where will Jesse Ware will be performing?


Not sure were, shes also performing in the Washington Area I think at the U Street Music Hall, but thats a concert I would like to go to


Thanks. I read somewhere that Jnn Saint Jnn wrote songs for Usher, Jidennna and Hoodie Allen is this correct?


Yeah that is correct, another great performer is playing at the Howard Theater but I cant recall who, tickets are also cheap.


Yes I know who that is its Jorja Smith and the tickets are anywhere between $25-$40. I came across this just recently.


Thats who I totally forgot, so do you have a favorite band or have you heard any great albums lately?


I love listening to Blake Sheldon, Drake and Cold Play. How about you?


I like Linking Park, 3 Doors Down and also Pink Floyd, I Cold Play as well.


Nice. I like 3 Doors Down as well. I remembered that Jorja Smith also appeared on Drake's More Life project.


She did? I didnt catch that one, she is an artist with a rising popularity so that makes sense, anyway its been great chatting with you today.


Its been great chatting with you as well. Thanks


Those are like scooters, but electric right ? Nah, I live in a suburb, almost a rural area. There is not need for scooters there. And you, do you use them ?


yeah, they have them where I live. I don't use them though.


I have heard of problems with them, like riding on bike paths. Is it a problem where you live ?


They have some problems but nobody has been hurt on one yet. That will happen eventually though.


I think they are. People ride them without helmets and on the street. It is only a matter of time.


They they seem really popular, and fast, it is not like when the automobile was introduced in 1886, were the were rare and slow.


Did you know in South Africa it is legal to equip your car with a flame thrower!


Why would they allow flame throwers on cars ?


But I won't prevent cars exploding. Others countries have different problems than ours, in India cars needs to have a car horn that would sustain constant use, Audi leaned that the hard way.


Not anymore, too much randomness. But a lot of people like it, Nicholas Cage and Johnny Depp.


I haven't played in a long time. But I remember that McDonalds used to do specials with it.


I remember that, it was quite popular, and there were prizes associated with the promotion.


Yeah, that was pretty cool. Interestingly it was supposed to be a tool to teach about injustices related to capitalism.


Maybe that why the game seems unfair, once you have enough money, nobody cans stop you.


Yeah, that is true. Apparently the longest game lasted 70 hours.


Was it worth it ? At least, the game was useful in WW2, it helped allied POW escape.


I wonder how that happened? Well, nice chatting with you.


SiriusXm came with my car and I listened to it during the free trial period, but I am unwilling to pay for another monthly fee for the service. They don't need my money. They have a net income of 16 million.


They have a lot of money! Aloe Blacc only received $12k in royalties from Pandora for 168 million streams.


Yes, I am not sure how they are not making more money. They have 274 million in revenue and the net income is only 16 million.


That's a ton of money. Pandora now streams stand up comedy.


That can be fun on long drives. I am also happy that Taylor Swift did not remove her music from Pandora like she did with Spotify.


Yea I like that she didn't do that either.


I was a big Spotify user until I moved to google play. They have 4 million songs but it is really hard to compete with google.


Very hard to compete against Google. I saw audible watermarks are embedded on universal music group songs.


That is interesting. The music industry has really evolved since the radio only days.


I think so too. Did you know Jupiter has radio storms that are so strong they can be heard on Earth?


The science behind radio waves are fascinating. Soldiers in WWII made simple radios using razor blades and pencils in their foxholes.


I wonder how well that boosted their morale. I imagine it was a pretty big deal for them.


Yes, radio was a major source of entertainment in those days with radio dramas and episodic dramas playing every week. You can actually listen to those old stories today on the a website for free.


That would be cool to find that website. I would like to listen to the dramas. Did you know in Canada it's a law that radio stations must play 40% Canadian music?


I love listening to classic radio dramas. In Canada they also require that their is Canadian Content in all media especially television. It is nicknamed. CAN-CON.


Oh wow that's interesting. I've never been to Canada. Have you been there before?


Proudly Canadian and very much in favor of the Canadian Content laws.


Very cool. I'll have to come up and visit some time. Been wanting to check out Niagara Falls on the Canadian side.


It is a mini Vegas with really beautiful vineyards in the region. Niagara on the Lake is also a beautiful quaint town near by with a world renown playhouse.


Have you ever seen "The Big Lebowski" at the theater? It's cool that you can see it at Adams Morgan Movie Nights!


No, not at the movie theater but definitely seen is at home and it was funny.


I'm told if you're an early  guest at the show, you can get a free cookie. I wonder if it's White Russian flavored?


Probably the cookie must come from one of the local restaurants who partnered with the theater, like the Ventnor sports cafe.


It sounds like a fun night out. Possibly more fun than the Rush Plus show at Flash. I don't know that freaky fast techno is my jam.


Yeah haha I usually like my music to help me slow down life, not feel faster than life!


Right?! I'd have to  take it a bit slower, like the mini-golf course at the brewery in Baltimore. Beer and mini golf sounds like a solid plan.


I bet the disc golf in Antarctica is pretty quiet and peaceful too haha.


That sounds amazing! I wonder if Samuel L Jackson disc golfs, or only golf golfs? Either way, it's cool that he has it as part of his contract.


Wow I didn't know that, Kim Jong Il is another guy who apparently loves golf so much that he has his employees lie about his skills lol.


That's hilarious! I wonder if his courses use as much water as the ones in Dubai? There's one that takes 4 million gallons a day to maintain.


Probably not, I don't think they have much money in North Korea and I heard that courses like the ones we have here in the US can cost more than 140,000,000 a year.


That's absolutely insane. I'd like to see them. They do use so much water, though. It's kind of worrying.


Yeah, it would be cool if they could use more natural terrain to build the courses without being too damaging to the environment. I heard one course in Australia has a shark in it! I wonder if they planned that or just left nature alone.


I never knew I wanted to see that until just now. The fact that in the US more land is used for golf courses than the total square footage of Rhode Island and Delaware together is a bit mind blowing.


That seems wasteful but then again golf courses are fun to travel to and enjoy.


True. I'd like to travel to see the Alexander Hamilton exhibit at the National Postal Museum. That sounds fascinating.


Interesting, I wonder what type of items they have displayed.


They have the dueling pistols from his fatal duel with Aaron Burr! I'd love to see that.


Oh wow, I didn't know that Alexander Hamilton died from a duel!


I'm not sure any other vice presidents have killed a man, but Aaron Burr did. Weird, right?


Wow haha that was like a double whammy because I didn't realize the killer was a vice president!


I don't know if he was VP at the time, but Hamilton and Burr had quite a relationship. I'd love to read the letters in the exhibit because Hamilton was an excellent writer.


I'm doing well, do you watch basketball?


Yes I do. How about you? DO you have a favorite player?


I do, I like michael Jordan, but he doesn't play anymore.


Yeah but he has made his mark in NBA already. DI you know Air Jordans were banned in court?


I did, apparently he wore them anyways. Hilarious.


Yeah . too bad he kept getting fined for wearing them


Yeah, it was worth it though. Nobody remembers Allen Iverson's shoes.


For sure, and I mean nike was paying the fees after all.


Yeah, it was definitely worth it. That has to be the most successful marketing concept out there.


for sure. As per Iverson, he is set for life for his contract with Rebook


Yeah, I heard he got $32 million, incredible.


Yeah and every year before 55 he gets $800 000 a year


WOW! That's a lot of money. Tim Duncan stayed in College for 4 years instead of going directly to the NBA.


Good for him,, he still had plenty of time to catch up and make a great career


Yeah, he is good. So is Lebron James, but I don't he is better than MJ.


Yeah, they are a pretty good team out there. Apparently they used to play at the cow palace.


No, that would be crazy if I did. But he is a great basket ball player.


Hi, how are you tonight? Do you like basketball?


I watch sometimes, usually during the playoffs. This year should be interesting.


Yeah. maybe. But what about that freaking sell out lebron?
Chump change!


He probably wanted some cash, and probably hoped to get a ring. The LA Lakers are a high profile team. He can play with other strong players.


I know. The funny thing is, I'm a huge Lebron fan, but after that I realized he will never be an MJ nor have his Pippen. Such a sell out


People compare him to MJ, but he's a different player in style. He has done a lot of great things off the court.


Oh, Lebron is great, just that greatness comes in a lot of forms. Selling out your team isn't one of them though. Unfortunately for him. MJ, Brady, Ripken all know this, he doesn't.


He wanted a ring. I guess many guys that are great never get respect because they didn't get a championship.


Yeah, at what cost. I still think the cavs were capable. 1 additional teammate like Pippen and they were gold. But I get it....but that is also what defines him versus Jordan. There is this shoe called "Jordans" that every human being recognizes, nothing for king James.


I guess that he would like that, but I don't know if people would buy them. He is a dominant player, but doesn't have the pizzazz of Jordan.


That would be Steph's brother? I don't know much about him.


yeah. Golden State earned about $12 mill by losing game 4, do you think they threw it?


No, I think they wanted the championship. Those guys live and die for that. They would make more money if they won. Not much motivation to throw it.


Nice! BTW, did you know they originally banned Air Jordans when they first came out?


I guess the league thought they were unfair or something? I wonder why. MJ was already a great player. What are shoes going to do?


It was the best marketing campaign ever! MJ was the greatest ever in my mind. Just like Tyson will always be the biggest draw and the most exciting and boxer ever.


Tyson was a beast, and everyone was astonished at his ability. He couldn't play ball like MJ though. And Tyson never took a dive.


When I was a kid everyone lined up to watch him beat the stuff out of everyone. I've yet to see this since 1986 when he beat the crap out of Spinks, and I was 13 when that happened.


I don't really watch boxing, but i understand the appeal. Anyway, great chat! Have a good night!


Dwight Howard and the Wizards, a good fit?


I think it won't be perfect but he will help them in his old age!


Don't say that, if he's in his old age at 32 it makes me feel ancient.


Haha I just meant relatively to his career/injuries. I think Gortat was an assist machine!


Excuse my ignorance, why is Howard's style in contrast to the modern NBA?


I think the modern NBA is more of a 3 point shooting fast break show as opposed to posting up traditionally!


Again, I'm ignorant.  Posting?  It sounds like something a big player would do, standing still in the way?  Was Gortat good at that?


Yeah Howard posts but Gortat not so much. Lebron James is one of the best players and he led the Cavs to their first championship in 2016.


That I do know.  I live in North East Ohio, I've seen him go from hero, to villain, to hero, and now kind of okay.


Oh wow. Yeah interesting relationship there. He has done some good for charities though.


Especially with his home town of Akron.I recall when people were talking about him in high school, the school made a mint from that.


Yeah it seems like it. Can't imagine paying 120 for a high school game.


I'm sure it was interesting to see him but as a game I can't imagine it was up to much, he must have been so dominant


Yeah. Explains why he is the highest paid celebrity right now.


Judge Judy just behind him!  All she needs is a good sponsor ship deal and she might over take him.  She could have Reebok come up with some trademark shoes for her.


Haha good idea. 123,000 per episode is not shabby!


Does it matter that he has just one title?  I think I'd take Curry's titles and less money, I'm sure Curry is well set.


Yeah agreed. But Curry doesn't have a space jam contract like Bron!


There must be some other players involved?  Dwight Howard maybe, especially as he is so old and over the hill.  So old, in fact, he might have to resort to the granny shot.


haha I would love to see that. It's got the physicist seal of approval as the best technique!


I've heard that one of the best free throw shooter of all time used it, others don't want to be made fun of.


Yeah they are too cool for school. Iverson probably doesn't care because he is getting paid by Reebok. Well it was nice talking bball with you. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day!


I am also a big fan of golden state warriors. I really love that basket ball team. Do you know 2019 laurels world sport award host is james Marsden.


No, I didn't know that fact.  I do know that the Golden State Warriors earned $12 million by losing game 4 of the NBA finals last season.  That's pretty impressive!


Okay. I think the team head coach was steve kerr.


The team was actually founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, they changed their name to Golden State Warriors in 1971.


Are you ok, friend?  Have you ever heard Lebron James? He's my favorite all time favorite player.


I am okay. the golden state warriors are NBA champions in 1947, 1956. 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018


They are one of the best teams, for sure.


Yeah, you are correct. i think the owners are joseph s. lacob and peter guber.


On a side note, did you know that shooting" granny style" is the absolute best technique for scoring points on the line, but players refuse to do it, because it looks stupid?


Hey, if it scored the points, I'd do it regardless of whether it looked stupid or not! Lol


Yeah, i love movies. Specially action and comedy movies.


That's cool.  I hear that Warner Brothers and Lebron James have signed a deal for a " Space Jam" sequel.


I love mission impossible and mr.Bean movies. Because the movies are very interesting.


Nice, I like those movies, too.  Getting back to Basketball did you know that some of Lebron James' high school basketball games would attract 1,750 attendees, with tickets costing $100-120 each?


Lebron James was a great basketball player. His salary was 3.57 crores.


Yes, he is a great player, for sure.  Well, it's been nice chatting with you, I need to get to work.  Talk to you later, friend.


How's it going, do you follow the NBA, Out of the 30 teams my favorite is the Knicks


I don't much, but I've heard of some players for NBA like LeBron James. Does he still play for the Lakers? Where are the Knicks from?


The Knicks play in New York, the same city that the NBA was founded in 1949


That's really cool! I've seen Space Jam and I think there's gonna be a sequel with LeBron. That would be cool for kids to see.


Yea but I wonder if Michael Jordan will watch the new Space Jam with Lebron


I'm not sure...they should be friends but maybe not? I've heard the only celebrity to make more money than LeBron is Judge Judy. She's pretty popular, I guess.


Yea but even making 123,000 per episode Jude Judy doesn't come close to how much money Lebron has


I'm sure you've heard of Reggie Miller NBA Hall of Famer? Funny story about him...his sister was always showing him up in high school basketball with high scores!


Yea his sister was the best female basketball player, she scored 105 points in a game before


That's amazing! I wonder if their family plays basketball together, ever? I heard Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors is having a hard time with injuries. I hope he can keep going as he donates to charity though playing!


I didn't realize until recently that the Warriors were founded in Philly! They literally went from one coast to another! Have you ever visited the oracle stadium out there in the Bay Area?


Yea and the Warriors are about to move out of Oracle Arena to San Francisco soon too


Oh is that where the homeless people were made to relocate? That was awful!  Did you know Air Jordans were banned from NBA game?


Yea and Nike just paid the fine for Jordan wearing them lol


That's really not fair, because the NBA was basically sending a message that you can get away with cheating if you pay enough money to do so.


Maybe if they gave him an advantage but thanks to Nike Iverson was able to get a contract with reebok that paid him 800,000 a year


That's so much money, it makes me wonder how much money the person paying him that actually has. It's hard to believe the NBA has only been around since 1946. It's a fairly new sport, I guess.


I guess so, I wonder if Physicists will find a better shot to shoot from the line than the granny style shot


I think Psychologists better work on it, since the NBA players think the best way to shoot isn't cool enough! lol


Maybe but Tim Duncan sacrificed money to stay in college and I've never seen him shoot granny style


Perhaps he's gotten a hold of research we don't know about. I think there's one NBA team in Canada, but I can't remember the name...I'll have to go search it. ttyl


Hey are you a big golf fan? It is so popular in our country!


No, I don't really watch golf or participate in the sport.  I do think the courses are beautiful though.


Yes they are. Golf courses in USA take up more space than Rhode Island and delaware combined.


That is true, it's not something that I realized.  I think that it's still a good thing to have as both a sport and a form of exercise.


Yes for sure. Many people play golf even actors like Samuel L. Jackson.


True, I was surprised that he was allowed to put a clause in his film contract that would allow him to play twice a week during production.


Yeah smart guy to do that! Babe Ruth was also a famous golfer at one point.


That was another surprising thing that I didn't realize.  I guess it makes sense because he was both an athlete and played outdoors a lot.


Yeah. The average american golf course uses 312,000 gallons of water per day. Wow.


I thought that was a lot of water that is used per day.  I guess that's one of the downsides of the game.


Yeah for sure. There is even one in Dubai that requires 4 million gallons per day.


The one in Dubai seems a bit excessive.  I wonder why the usage is so much there?


Probably because its a desert I assume and they go through so much. It's interesting how its one of the few sports that doesn't have a standardized play area.


I guess that a probable explanation.  I guess that is one of the drawbacks of the game.


Yeah. It's funny when people dance after they get a whole in one. Dance is cool because it has aesthetic and symbolic value.


Dance does have a lot of positive values.  It can also be fun and a form of exercise.


Yeah true. Although I don't want to do ballet because they use so many shoes.


That would be pretty expensive I would think!  I think it's amazing that babies spontaneously dance when they hear music and smile more when they hit the beat.


Haha that is so cute. Bruce Lee was a championship dancer!


I think it's funny that Bruce Lee won the Hong Kong cha-cha championship in 1958.  I bet he was pretty good!  I also thought it interesting that Michael Jackson had a patent on a device used to achieve the extreme lean in his dance moves.


I would love to try that! Explains how he did that move. He was an amazing dancer!!


Do you follow NBA at all? What's your favorite team?


Actually I don't, but if I did it would probably be the Bulls.  What about you?


I like Golden State. They're based in Oakland but they should make a transition to SF soon.


Would they change their names from Golden State to San Francisco?


I'm not sure. The negative connotations of being from Oakland were one reason that they chose Golden State. SF has a better rep.


That is true.  You hear a lot of negative things about Oakland.   San Francisco always seems to be happy and always looks pretty


Tourism to Oakland seems low unfortunately. Steph Curry seems like a great guy.


Yeah I have no desire to go there.   I want to see every baseball stadium but theirs would be the last.


The sewage system backed up and flooded the dugouts one year. Oakland seems like a place that just can't catch a break. The Warriors will probably make more money in SF.


Most definitely. A lot more rich people live there.   Are NBA games expensive to attend like NFL?


Pretty expensive -- there are more games but in smaller arenas. The nosebleed seats aren't too bad.


I wouldn't have a good time at basketball too many people to follow.  I much prefer baseball


Baseball is much more affordable for fans. There isn't the same sort of big name players like basketball. Like a LeBron James of MLB.


That's true, even I know who LeBron is.    Do you have a favorite basketball player?


Don't really have a favorite. I like LeBron, though a lot of people seem to want him to lose, like he's some kind of bad guy.


He is the Tom Brady of the NBA.  Everyone wants Tom to lose too


Now Tom is off to the SB again. The guy is a legend. It's amazing to see his longevity. I wonder how many more seasons he can play.


I hope he retires after this year.  It can't be good on his body and I am ready for a new GOAT to emerge.


It's time for a new generation of QBs to lead the league.


I watched the Championship game.  Kansas City's qb looks like he will become great


If Brady retires, the Pats are going to be hard pressed to get to the SB. Next year could be KC's year.


Yeah you don't come across someone like Tom that often


Not really but I certainly respect LeBron James.


Me too. I appreciate what he can do so much. I think his detractors do not know what they are seeing when he plays. So talented.


He is very talented. Apparently they are making a sequel to Space Jam with him set to star.


Yeah, I think his interest in Hollywood is one of the reasons he went to LA to play basketball.


Seems to be. Looks like it will work for him. Did you know that there is only one celebrity paid higher than him and it's Judge Judy?!


Wow, judge judy!?!?! I know LeBron has a ton of media on his platform, Undefeated.


Yeah I was surprised as well. I's sure he does. Media helps your brand. He also rejected a $10 million dollar contract from Reebok to hold out for Nike who later offered him a $90 million dollar contract.


Yeah, he has the ability to bet on hiimself and have it pay off. Reebok has really gone down hill too...


Yes they certainly have. He is also charitable. He raised $6 million for charity by televising "the decision".


And he still got bad publicity for that one. I think there are haters taht are just gonna complain regardless of your actions


Especially if you are at the top. Someone that did benefit from a deal with Reebok was Allen Iverson. He has a lifetime endorsement with them and they pay him $800,000 a year until age 55 and then a lump sum of $32,000,000.


That's quite the returnon investment for him. Not a great deal for Reebok though… He's out of basketball and isn't getting good publicity when he is in the news.


No it was a bad decision on their part. Apparently scientists have determined that granny style is the most effective method to score points. I would have thought it would be more difficult to aim that way.


I know Rick berry used to shot like that and now his son shoots like that too. He is in college or just graduated. I would be a little embarrrassed to shoot like that...


I would be also. It looks very silly. Apparently that's why NBA players refuse to do it even though it is more effective.


Shaq was encouraged to shoot that way and responded "It does not play to my constituency."


Ha ha, that's an interesting response. Did you know that Air Jordans were banned in the NBA initially?


I had heard about that... I do not remember it though. That's what probably made them so popular initially, fruit of the forbidden tree.


Probably. Apparently Jordan wore them anyway and was fined every time but Nike paid his fines.


I'm doing well, thanks for asking. How are you doing?


I am well, thanks. Do you like basketball?


Sure, I like basketball. Do you follow the NBA?


I do. Who is your favorite team? Mine is the bulls.


I like the GS Warriors. They have been doing pretty well for the last few years.


Yeah. Good team with a lot of talent. Do you like LeBron James?


LeBron is a great guy. He has done so much to help communities in Ohio. He deserves every dollar he gets.


I agree! And he has changed the game with his production company. He will leave his imprint on the game, for sure!


I understand why the people in Cleveland dislike him. When Lebron left Cleveland for Miami, his posters were  sold for $17.41 in reference to the year Benedict Arnold was born.


HA! I think some people are so petty. I love it! He did go back though and win them a championship.


I guess there is no much going on in Cleveland, so they have to hold on to whatever they can get. Lebron is in LA now. I don't know how many seasons he has left in him.


He wants to play with his son, who is about 15 years old. Not sure he can make it that long. He got injured this year for the first time in a while.


Age takes its toll. Maybe he can coach his son, or be a cheerleader when his son plays. LOL


As long as he is not a cheerleader for the saints...


He probably could buy a restaurant that would serve just cheerleaders, with no NFL players allowed. Two years after retirement, 78% of NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress. In the NBA, five years after retirement 60% of players are broke. I don't think this will happen to Lebron.


No... I think professional athletes can often misguided and spend millions on stuff. I hope they do better.


Lots of cash comes in quickly, so they think there will always be plenty. Consider that Lebron rejected a $10 million offer from Reebok when he was 18. He said that Nike or Adidas might offer him a bit more. He later accepted a $90 million offer from Nike.


He's such a good business man. He later signed a lifetime deal with Nike worth $1B. Much more than the $10M reebok offered...


He will soon own an NBA franchise. He has a good business mind. He can help the NBA in many ways, I think.


hey there yes I do, I like Michael Jordan a lot what about you?


I do not keep up with basketball much, but I do watch the Warriors sometimes.


ah, well did you know the granny shot is actually the best shot you can make in basketball?


Yeah people should do it more if it is that more effective.


I agree, I guess they don't because it looks stupid but physicists have shown it is the best way to shoot by far!


too much thought into looking "cool"  they get paid a ton of money to win games lol if granny style is more effective,  they should do it.  did you know the warriors earned 12 mil by losing game 4 of the finals?  crazy I never knew that .


no I didn't know that, cool that they were created in 1946 in Philly and then moved to San Fran later on, I didn't know that


That is interesting.  I always thought they were here the whole time.  I think its funny that their home court in oakland was booked so they had to find a different venue,  the cow palace,  to play at hahaha thats rude.


haha ya I agree, I guess they also made like 12 million dollars by losing game 4 last year, not sure how that happened


lol I just said that like 2 reponses ago.  Oh well.  I hear le bron james and warner brothers have signed a deal for the next space jam,  that should be good!


ya I liked the original! lebron is a cool guy he gave away  6 million dollars to a charity actually


Thats a lot of mullah! i think steph curry donates 3 mosquito nets every 3 pointer!  lol


haha well thats nice of him, ya Lebron is the highest paid celebrity actually, Judge Judy comes in second


ya she makes $120k an episode, that is a ton! and very impressive of course


seems like hes smart about his worth too,  he declined a 10 mil offer from reebok when he was 18


ya and then a year later accepted a 90 million dollar deal, definitely he was thinking ahead


Right!  awesome!  That is amazing 90 million!  wowsers!  I wish lol


I know right! even when he played for high school they still charged ticket fees to watch him play haha


thats funny.  well its been good chatting,  have a good one.


I have seen it, can't say I'm a huge fan, I do like Lebron James though what about you


Yeah he seems pretty cool. He even raised money for charity on tv


ya that is nice, over 6 million for his TV episode called "the decision"


Yeah good for him. Even in high school his games attracted a lot of people


ya, he's a business genius too he turned down a 10 million dollar offer only to later be offered 90 million haha


Yeah so smart. He tops the charts, akes even more than Judge Kudy


ya its crazy that she makes 120k an episode, I would never stop if i were her!


Yeah for sure. Do you know reggie miller?


I've herad of him yes, I guess he is a famous player but was constantly dogged by his sister because she wsa relaly good at basketball too!


Yeah poor hguy but what a talent within a single family


ya definitely, what about allen iverson? That guy will get a bonus payment of 32 million when he gets to be age 55!


Yeah and until then he is going to get $800 000 a year from rebook.


wow yup that is awesome! kind of like how Air Jordans were banned but Nike kept paying the NBA fine because it was good publicity


yeah and I am sure they made enough to cover than and then some more


oh I'm sure, do you like Steph Curry at all? I guess he plays for the Golden state warriors


Yeah and he also is involved with an organization that sends mosquito nets to families in africa


wow that is a nice guy, crazy the team made 12 million dollars by losing game 4


Go figure. In 1975 the warriors played the finals at the cow palace because their venue was booked


haha thats funny, I guess the warriors were founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, I didn't know they went back that far


Yeah they have quite the history by now. Nice chatting with you


Good morning... Just catching up on sports... Do you watch the NBA?


Gortat been consistent for two seasons but will the Wizards change the lineup at the last minute for the playoffs?


i think yes. Tuesday night after the Game 2 loss, Brooks alluded to the possible change by responding to a question about Scott's success in the backup center role. what is your opinion?


I kind of agree. Although I would be personally afraid it would go terribly wrong. In game 4. Bogut was replaced and they won. I guess, that can throw off the players.


me too...Gortat has been the one constant in the Wizards' starting lineup over the past two seasons under Brooks, not missing a single opening tip. so let's see what will happen next


Might as well take a risk. Lebron is looking good this season. He's so focused. Whose your favorite player?


Lebron for sure, and what about coach? Coach Steve Kerr?


I really like Doc Rivers. There are 30 teams so it's a bit hard for me to pick.


yes, Ahead of Game 1, Johnson chose to combat the Warriors' strengths by sitting Dampier in place of the 6-8 Devean George, what do you think?


Seems legit. Steph Curry is a beast. He also is a humanitarian. Donated mosquito nets to families in Africa.


yes, what about The National Basketball Association?


National Basketball Association has 30 great teams. One of the 4 major professional sports leagues in America.


Also The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the International Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States, do you agree?


100 percent. NBA was in in NY City in... Highest played players too


definitely agree with you. Did you know thatReggie miller, nba hall of famer, couldn't escape his older sister cheryl's shadow while in high school. on january 26, 1982, he scored a career high 40 points. he tried bragging about it on the car ride home, only to find out cheryl scored 105 points and broken 8 national records?


I loved Reggie and I find it odd his sister could ball just as good as him.


And do you like air jordans? I adore them


My brother really likes his brand. I like Lebron's shoes personally.


cool. I like them too lol. considered the best basketball player in the world and regarded by some as the greatest player of all time, James' accomplishments are extensive and include four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, I adore Lebron, my most favorite player ever


Lebron is just has a great personality and he's so down to earth. He loves to the game too.


Hello,  yes  I watch a few games a year,  how about you?


I do as well one of my favorite teams is the Golden State Warriors, do you have a favorite team?


Yes,  the warriors,  but I dont keep up with stats or anything,  I just usually go to a few of their games a year,  and watch them whenever.


Yes,  I have,  I dont know what team he plays for though.


I don't know either but he signed a sweet deal with Reebok, players sure get nice deals from sports brands


Yeah they get sponsored by these top brands and get a crap ton of money1


I know right like LeBron James his one of the best paid players and celebrities out there, do you like him?


Yeah hes cool.  I think he plays for the Lakers right?  I hear that him an steph curry grew up in the same town in ohio.


They did? wow, both are great players I guess that town is lucky they got to see them grow and play even in high school.


Yeah, some of lebrons high school games would attract up to 1750 attendees.


Yeah and they would pay $100-$120 a piece, thats really expensive for a high school game


I know right,  I think my high school games were only $6 lol


Yeah and $6 was an expensive price to pay lol,  interesting fact about LeBron but he rejected a $10 million deal once when he was 18


Good thing he did though!  He ended up getting 90 million from Nike.


90 million! no kidding, I guess that decision really paid off then


Yeah,  he must have done his research lol That decision really paid off.


It really paid off, I would have taken the money $10 million is a lot of money specially at that age I guess he had a lot of confidence in his talents


Yeah,  10 million is a lot to me lol I cant imagine getting 90 million.


Yeah, I would know what to do with that much money anyway its been great chatting with you hope you have a nice night


Hi, I did not but I had in previous years, how was it?


I didn't watch either. I can't seem to get behind handing out awards to overpayed entertainers. It is all an exercise in narcissim.


I actually like the show and the categories. I wonder why they are named Oscars if the designer was named George Stanley!


Maybe it was a nickname? I don't know. I wish they had better hosts though because it has gotten quite cringy in the clips I've seen over the years


I could be. Unfortunately today there is a lot of controversy because many issues like the sexual abuse accusations, that is pretty sad.


I'm glad that they aren't just continuting to give awards to predators though.


They better!! Many obstacles had to be overcome , for example rascisim, that a chinese named James Wong had to endure


He was a cinematographer who won an oscar and he was a pioneer on things like wide angle lensses,  low key lighting, crab dolly and more, he was a genious but even his marriage was considered illegal


Oh wow that is terrible. I can't believe that people used to think of their fellow man like that. Someone's worth should be based on their merits and talents not on skin color.


I agree with you, did you know no woman has been nominated for best cinematography academy award!


Really!? That seems strange given the age we live in. I wonder why that is. Of course I'd almost rather not be nominated than be nominated a bunch and never win.


That is sad and that happened to a man named Roger Deakins!


People like Stanley Kubrick are just so amazing that they tend to keep getting nominated and winning I guess.


I can tell he is persistent and I admire that quality so much!! 13 nominations.


Wow that is a lot of times to keep going. You must really love your kraft at that point to not get discouraged even though you are still not winning.


I guess winning Is not that important for him, on the other hand some people had won many awards like Eminem, he has won more than many famous actors awards combined!


I wonder if he wins for his music used in movies or it they were all for his various acting over the years. He is so talented it could really be for either.


Yes , he is talented. Someone who has achieved a lot is Daniel  Day Lewis, 3 times best actor. I remember " Mi Left foot".. awesome performance.


He is quite the actor. I think of him as one of those that can really take on any role and make it a part of his character.


I do, almost always. I did not know these awards were broadcasted on the radio from 1929 to 1952 and on 1953 for the first time on TV


I wonder why it is also referred to as the oscars


That is a good question.  Because it was not design by someone named Oscar, but by George Stanley


There are 24 awards for artistic and technical categories! I love the ones about makeup ,how actors and actresses are transformed


Oh I remember. Can't believe voldemort's transformation didn't win an oscar


Cool!! did you know about the special award for Snow White in 1938?


They did a special oscar with seven mini statues and one regular size, I think that is pretty cute


I wonder how many mini statues are worth a big one


hahaha do you know how many statues have been awarded?


Not sure but I know walt disney won like 22 oscars


Wow! I heard that eminem won more oscars than decaprio, depp, smith, and lucas combined


That is crazy, or George Lucas' wife, she won and Oscar for Star Wars in 1977 and he did not!


I feel that it is better to win 1 award than be consistently the runner up on multiple awards


It is a big accomplishment! specially now that this is seen in 200 countries


Indeed. In any case, thanks for chatting.


I do like to watch basketball but I wouldn't consider myself a huge fan. What about you?


I watch when I can, but was a bigger fan in the 1990s. I guess I am just not a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors' dominance or LeBron James either.


I wonder why LeBron James went to the Lakers


I believe he felt he achieved most of what he wanted so why not try it in a mecca like LA?  I guess when you have four NBA MVPs, you can make those decisions.


Apparently LeBron Jame's decision to sign with the lakers caused a ripple effect across the league


Interesting, though it seems like the Golden State Warriors are still the team to beat.


Apparently Houston has a chance of standing up to the Warriors


You might be right.  A team with Harden and Chris Paul who feels there is some unfinished business.


It seems that the Wizards have little wiggle room to land a good free agent.


They did have quite a bit of money ($126 million) with player salaries, but it's all about being smart with your money in the NBA.


Yes it seems that that money was tied up in salaries for 11 players


They had an opening for two more players with an opening for maybe one quality free agent?


It seems that the Wizards had to wait a bit and the players they can afford aren't that great.


You have to be careful.   There is so much money in the NBA though.  Retired Allen Iverson is set to get a lump sum payment of $32 Million from Reebok when he reaches 55 all thanks to his basketball prowess!


Wow. Apparently Lebron James rejected a $10 million dollar offer from Reebok when he was 18.He thought Nike would offer him more, which they did, a year later. $90 million!


It pays to be a good basketball player!  Nike knows a good deal I guess and was willing to pay Jordan's fines when he wore them and they were initially banned by the NBA


Yes, it seems the sponsorships are where most of the money is.


Though what they make per game isn't too bad.  The Golden State Warriors earned $12 million for losing game 4 of last years NBA finals!


In 2015 Stephen Curry was season mvp but only made 4th highest salary on his team. That has probably changed by now!


Hello, did you know that LeBron James is making a sequel to Space Jam? I wonder if Michael Jordan will be in this one too.


Wow that sounds fun. DId you know he once raised $6 million for charity?


Actually, I did. I'm from northeast Ohio, and remember it all too well. I was surprised when he rejected the Reebok offer.


Yeah but he was smart because then Nice offered him $90 million layer


That's true. I like Steph Curry better anyway. I love that he partnered with a foundation to donate mosquito nets.


Yeah that is so nice of him. 3 nets get donated every time he makes a 3 pointer


He partners with a lot of charities. I find it funny that the granny style of shooting is considered the best technique to score.


I found it funnier that players do not practice it just because it looks funny


It does look funny, but I can't believe it's banned by the NBA, then again, they did ban Jordans.


Yeah and Jordan kept wearing them anyways


They must have made enough money from the marketing and the sales to cover that and more


Possibly. Then again the NBA has the highest paid athletes in the world. They can afford to keep them and their fans happy.


He's the one who opted for college, instead of the NBA, right?


Yes, and he managed to catch up after graduation and have a great career anyways


I'm glad they have ended the high school recruiting. The prices at some of LeBron's games at STVM were unreal. $120 for a high school game.


Something like that. It made it hard for the kids to go to their own school's games. But, he is the greatest player of all times.


That is true He is more paid then even Judge Judy


That's insane. Thank you for chatting with me, have a wonderful evening.


Hi how are you? are you a basketball fan?


Not really a fan, but I am in North East Ohio, so a Cavs jersey might work for me.


you just have to send a tweet, is that right? seems strange.


Now Lebron is gone the jerseys are not as popular as they once were.


i guess. maybe they will be collectors items? maybe if he signs one? i wonder. i dont really collect memorabilia


Given that an authentic jersey can go for as much a $200, I don't think I'd collect either.


i guess some people really love owning the thing so much that theyll pay. lebron is a great guy. i understand why they want his stuff.


So what would be your team, which jersey would you want for a tweet?


i would want one of steph currys jerseys. the guy is a legend. he seems like a great guy too. very in tune with the fans.


He certainly broke the hearts of Cavs fans a few times.


yes, but the guy is one of the best ever. he wants to make history and probably some money too. he has been generous too.


I'm sure Damarious Randall was grateful to Curry, had the Cavs won he would have had to but a lot of jerseys.


i like the warriors. do you think they are going to win it all this year?


As someone from Ohio I've learned to bet against them.  They have struck on a winning formula, mainly by having the best players.


i think they bought a really good team. the big city teams can afford the big players.


Have you ever played the game yourself, I have not, I'm not originally from the US.


I played when i was younger. it is a fun game, but height plays too big a role. in soccer, it is quite different.


I'm well over six foot so maybe I missed my opportunity.  I did play soccer, height comes into it depending on the type and style of soccer you play.  Some play the ball on the ground and others in the air.


Yes, your height is great for corner kicks. maybe as a goalie too. Anyway, great chat!


You too, I'm going to go and retweet that message for a free jersey, even if it is too late.


that is a great idea! get your friends to tweet too! Have a good day!


Hey partner! You a basketball fan? I think Lebron is one of the all time greats! He received the NBAs MVP four times so far!


Four times? I did not know that. How many times did Jordan get it?


I'm not sure I'll have to look that up. He is also the all time NBA playoffs scoring leader.


I think that he just passed jordan on the scoring list. he has a couple more seasons in him, too


Yeah I hope so. Just as long as he doesn't get injured. He also signed a deal for the space jam sequel.


he should do a movie like that. he is a legend, certainly equal to jordan, and probably a better actor.


We will definitely see in the sequel. James is the highest-paid celebrity which is no surprise.


he will stay on that list even after he retires. i bet his endorsements, movie deals, investments etc keep him on it.


Yes I would guess so. He even made $6 million by televising the decision. But he donated that to charity.


He has helped a lot of kids get college tuition too. he is a great guy on and off the court.


Yes it seems like it. Even in high school he was a star. Tickets cost between $100 and $120


Yeah, i wonder what happened to that money. did it go to lebron? or to books for the school? Hm.


Good question I don't know. But that amounted to nearly 200o people attending. Must have been such a fun atmosphere.


Yeah, they knew that he was on his way to greatness. I figure that he has a couple of seasons left. he is 34, turns 35 at the end year.


I just love watching him play! He even has 2 olympic gold medals. Is he going to play in the upcoming olympics?


I guess he could, but there is a lot of other talent out there that probably wants a chance at the olympics.


Yes my thoughts as well. Do you like Steph Curry? He plays for the Golden State Warriors.


yes, he is a great player. he is a great guy on and off the cout.


Yes he is. For each three-pointer he makes three nets get donated to a foundation that protects families in Africa. I assume they protect them from malaria.


Yeah, keep the mosquitos out and the malaria cant get in. it is simple but effective. good for steph.


Very cool. The Golden State Warriors earned $12 million dollars by losing game four of the NBA finals last season. That's a lot of money. Great talking with you this morning.


I used to but mostly in tape or cd form, you?


I did.  I guess I do get the MP3s, but I usually get those through a free service our library provides.  Do you happen to own Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon?"


No, I have streamed it though.  Linkin Park hybrid theory is the best selling album in the 21st century


Wow!  I wonder how close Pink Floyd got, because "Dark Side of the Moon" even after 40 years was one of 2014's best selling albums.


Very close I am sure.  Nwa got platinum without support of airplay or a tour


My sister had that album and it definitely showed there was a real market off the radio.  Maybe there will be a reunion someday.  If 100 year old Japanese twins can release a rap album, I think anything might be possible.


I actually remember seeing that on the news when I was in high school in 1992


In case you are in the business someday, if you ever lose your rights to the songs you made, make sure you re-record them with your new record label.  That's what Reel Big Fish did.


I wonder if they just forgot to pay for the patent or something lol.  I would re-record using the 33 and 1/3 style!


Nice!  I wonder if there are any vinyl lovers that cringe when they hear the scratching that DJs do?


I know I do lol.  Even worse was when the tapes jammed in the players!


Have a pen or pencil handy?  How many times I had to thread it back through.  Now it's so convenient with MP3s.  I wouldn't trade it, but I miss going to the record shop.


Do you dance, did you know Bruce Lee was a champion dancer?


Only in front of the mirror!  LOL!  Is there anything Bruce Lee wasn't capable of doing?  Do you happen to know what championship he won?


I'm trying to think about his career.  I bet it was the late 50s.  Probably like 1958.


wow, long time ago.  Did you know babies dance when they hear music?


It seems like such a natural reaction.  Eventually if that baby becomes a pro ballet dancer, then he or she will go through like four shoes per week!


I was blown away when I heard he played in the nutcracker back in high school!  How did he still have street cred after all that?  lol


Good one haha.  Have a good night good chat.


I have a passing interest in basketball, I'm aware of the big names but don't really watch it.  I have met him though.


Briefly.  I used to work for a book store chain, he was doing a signing of a book of his and I was part of the crew running the event.


So, I understand.  I actually live near Cleveland and Akron, so the past few years we've not been able to escape hearing and seeing about him.  I understand he's in California now.


Interesting. Well Air Jordans were banned when they were introduced by the NBA.


I wonder what that was?  Something to do with sponsorship?  LeBron makes some serious money, it's funny that Judge Judy is the next highest paid.


I didn't know that. How much does she make?


Over a hundred thousand an episode.  Another nice job is Allen Iverson's, Reebok still pay his even though he's not playing, they will pay him until he's 55.


Yeah, that sounds like a bad deal. All in, it was like $32 million.


I guess I should have tried to play basketball more at school.  Or tried to be a T.V. judge.


yeah, me too! Some of Lebrons High School games cost $120 a ticket.


That's crazy.  He must have dominated those games.  It can't have been close matches.


Yeah, it must have been pretty cool to see him. He got a $10 million sponsorship offer when he was just 18.,


I hear that Steph Curry is pretty good too.


Yeah, he is good also, he plays for the Warriors.


For all Lebron's skill, it seemed like the Warriors mostly had the Cavaliers number.


Yeah, that is true. It takes team work to win.


I'm not sure. I'm rooting for the wizards to be honest. Nice chatting with you.


Yea, Klay Thompson is playing great, thanks to him the Warriors are outscoring their opponents by 10.5 net points


wow, that is a lot, I don't think recently though, they have been losing a lot. Kind of like lebron and the lakers...


Yea Lebron was doing a lot better in Cleveland with Kevin Love, they had the second best assist rate


Wow i did now know that! I wonder if Love will be in space jam 2 with lebron.


I doubt it. Did you know that an Al qaeda terrorist was angry Lebron left Cleveland for Miami?


No way, like they have any say! Do you remember the decisoin by Lebron, it made 6 million for charity!


Yea, it pissed off a lot of people, Lebron's posters were marked down to Benedict Arnold's birthday, $17.41


lol, I did not know that! I just remember him in high school and the buzz around him. Tickets to his games were 100-120 dollar for a HIGH SCHOOL game


Me too, and Reebok even offered Lebron $10 million for a shoe contract


wow, that is crazy. Good thing he turned them down because now his deal is worth maybe 10-20 times that amount.


lol less than a year later Nike gave Lebron a contract for $90 million


lol, wow! That is big money for a 18/19 year old. Lebron was the number 1 pick, there has only been 3 number one picks ever to win a championship, crazy to think that


Lebron's photographic memory had a lot to do with winning that championship


for sure, the 3 players either played for the cavs or golden state, 2 solid teams the last 10 years


Yea the Warriors are amazing, it's a shame they are leaving Oakland for San Francisco


for sure, it seems like everyone is leaving oakland, like the raiders. Steph Curry does good work for the community and afar


Yea, it's crazy all the good he does and as of 2015 Curry was only the 4th highest salary on the team


Wow! Now he is first or second if I believe right, more than Durant. It was so nice chatting with you!


Well he should since Curry was the 2015 mvp


for sure, I will watch some good NBA games tonight, I think Lebron plays. Have a good night!


I watch it sometimes but I'm not such a big sport fan. How about you?


I like it, there are really good players! Like Le Bron James


Lebron james is awesome. You know he has a photographic memory and can remember exact in game scenarios from basketball games throughout his career?


Really? Wow no wonder why he is considered best player in the world.


Yeah, and he always knew he was going to be successful. When he was 18 he rejected a $10 million deal from Reebok. Less than a year later he got a $90 million offer from nike!


He was young but he had vision, even in high school people would pay between $100 to $200 to watch him


So hopefully he doesn't have the issues that 60 percent of nba players have after retirement-they go broke.


He seems wise and he earns even more than judge Judy who earns $123,000 each episode


Nice. Not everyone gets as lucky as Lebron. NBA legend Spencer Haywood chose a $100000 payment over a 10 percent stake in Nike 30 years ago. He would have had 8.62 billion if he had taken the stake instead.


About Nike, they did pay a fine for Jordan for wearing banned air jordan shoes!


Nike has certainly had a large role in sports over the years!


Allen Inverson did have a nice contract with Reebok. 800,000 per year until age 55 and then $32,000,000 in a lump sum, not bad.


Yeah, he doesn't have to worry about making it through his retirement. I heard that the Cavaliers seem a little reborn. Do you know what that means?


Looks that they had made some changes and have new energy!


Interesting! I can't wait to see what that change brings


About shooting style it is proved that granny style is the most effective but it is the least liked by players


I remember shooting granny style when I was young. I don't remember ever watching basketball or even knowing that my city had a team. They are the Golden State Warriors.


Is interesting the Warriors earned $12million last season when they lost game 4


Wow, not bad. I'm not sure about now but in 2015 Stephen Curry only made the 4th highest salary on his team.


Ok, It has been nice chatting with you ,have a nice day


Hey there do you ever watch the NBA? You know, the National basketball Association


I do. I really like it. Do you like the NBA?


I think it's ok. I mostly watch the Pistons because I'm from Detroit haha. What about you?


Im from Chicago so I watch the bulls. It's been a bad season!


Haha yes I can imagine. Did you know that there are 30 teams in the NBA? One is from Canada I think that's the Toronto Raptors


I did know that. It's the NBA all star weekend. Di you watch any of the events last night like the dunk contest?


No I didn't catch that actually, what happened? Also, have you ever tried to shoot a basketball granny style? Apparently scientists say that's the best way to shoot LOL


It was just basketball players showing off what they can do with a skills challenge, 3 point contest and dunk contest. It was entertaining to watch.


That does sound cool. Do you own any Air Jordans? Or have you ever worn them?


I do not. I have never owned them. Never had the money for that level of shoe.


Yep I heard that they're really expensive. Did you know that the NBA actually fined Michael Jordan for wearing those shoes? Nike just ended up paying the fine for him and so he kept wearing them LOL definitely that's good marketing


I can only imagine, if they were willing to pick up the tab, how much they were making on sales. It turned out to be the right decision though. LeBron is supposed to be in the next space jam. Did you see the original?


I did see the original it's awesome! I can't wait for the sequel, I'm so happy he'll be in it. I wonder if Michael Jordan will have the Cameo too haha


He should have a cameo, right? Are you a LeBron fan?


Yeah I like LeBron, he's pretty nice guy too it seems, it looks like he raised about 6 million dollars for a charity? I mean not all celebrities would do something like that


I agree. He was smart to turn the $10M offer from Reebok down. Seems to be a smart business man too!


Yep I agree with you! It's crazy how good he was even in High School, I can't believe that his high school would charge people money to watch him play LOL up to $100 a ticket


I kind of find that gross that people would capitalize on a high school basketball game. But supply and demand... How can Judge Judy be the second highest paid celebrity?


I know right! Kind of shocking know that LeBron James is number one, you would think it would be a big movie star like Tom Hanks or whatever


I can kind of see LeBron with all of his media and Nike and gatorade, etc. But Judge Judy! Is she that popular? I couldn't tell you what channel or time she is on.


Haha I couldn't tell you either, do you ever watch the Golden State Warriors by the way? I know Stephen Curry's really good


Watch much bball? WHat do you think of the Cavs?


I don't watch much anymore... I used to. I still love to play. I haven't seen how they play... are they good ? worth the time in front of TV ? ;)


Lebron played for them but now he is on the Lakers.


You're fan of Lebron ? Or You just follow up because he's so famous and a skillful player ?


He's fine. I like Steph Curry too. He plays for Golden State.


I did. I was hoping at least one of the guys would shoot granny style at the free throw line. It's supposed to be the most accurate way to shoot from there.


Yeah right ? I know it look silly but I would LOVE to see some of those big dudes score some points granny style ;) that would go on Facebook ! :)


Hah! Did you know Air Jordan's were initially banned by the NBA but Jordan just wore them anyway?


Do You know why did they banned them ? Was he too high ? ;)


DOn't know for sure. Nike just payed his fine every night he wore them. Nice marketing.


it sure is ! It's nice to have a company like Nike to pay fines for You ;)


There's so much money in pro sports. The Warriors earned $12 million dollars LOSING game 4 of the NBA finals last season.


Yeah, and we don't know what happens behind the curtain... if maybe one team is paying something extra for the other team to win...


Makes you wonder about things. Only 3 of the #1 draft picks in the last 20 years have won a championship and they all played for either the Cavs or the Warriors.


cool beans :) Money is crazy in that business ;) Lebron james rejected a $10 million offer from reebok when he was just 18 - can You imagine being in a comfortable situation like that... ?


That is crazy. Allen Iverson signed with Reebok for life for $800,000 a year until 55 years old and then a cool $32 million payout after that.


Jesus Christ... I will never see money like that... pretty depressing :) I'm going to start practicing basketball starting NOW ;) lol


Yeah, sometimes they give back though. Steph Curry is part of a foundation that gives mosquito nets to protect families in Africa. For each 3 pointer the charity gets 3 dollars.


Mosquito nets huh ? :) Well I'm glad he gave back some of those 800,000 a month ;) lol


Lebron raised $6 million for is televised "decision" special. Not bad.


Good evening to you as well, do you follow the NBA?


A little bit. Not as much as I used to though. How bout you.


I do follow the game, 30 teams in total, many of them really good,


Yeah there are a few good ones at least.


29 are from the USA and the other team is from Canada


Yeah I believe the Raptors play in Toronto Canada


Do you have a favorite player? mine is LeBron James


I would say it is probably steph curry. He seems lke he has ice in his veins.


He is also a great player, I wonder if he will also be on the Space Jam sequel, I know LeBron is the leading actor but I guess other great players will be in the franchise as well


Im not sure. I liked the first Spcae Jam though.


It was a great movie, Im exited to watch the sequel, did you know that LeBron raised $6 million for a chariity, seems like he also has a great heart


Yeah that was pretty good of him. Even if the decision broke clevelands heart


Not everything is perfect as well, he had an interesting carreer, people plaid to watch LeBron play even when he was in highschool, tickets were expensive like $100-$120 a pop


Thats just crazy. I guess he was supposed to be the next MJ even back in high school though.


Yeah and I think he playes better than MJ, he even rejected a $10 million deal from Reebook back when he was 18


Oh that does it buddy. We cant be friends. Lol. Just playing but no way Lebron is better thaan MJ.


You almost broke my heart lol, Michal Jordan was a monster as well, it would be interesting to watch a match between the two


I think Allen Iverson could take both of them 1 0n 1 though.


Did you hear about his endorsement deal?


Yeah he did good on that one. Set himself for life with that deal. Have a good one .


I agree, he set himself for life, a $55 million payday sure sounds nice.


I'm good. Are you familiar with basketball? And if so, do you have a favorite team? Mine is the Chicago Bulls.


I'm familiar with it. I don't have a favorite team though.


There are a lot of teams to choose from! There's a total of 30 teams, 29 in the USA and 1 in Canada.


Yeah, I usually follow the home team though and ours always stinks.


The Bulls are so so. The Golden State Warriors is quite a team. Hard to believe they earned about $12 million by losing game 4 of the NBA finals one year.


I can believe that. Did you know Air Jordans were banned when they first were introduced?


They were? I did not know that! So Jordan had a shoe he couldn't even wear to play?


Yeah, but Nike just paid the fine so he could play anyways. Pretty cool of them.


Okay, I'm not surprised at all to hear that. Shoe companies have tons of money to blow! I know Alan Iverson signed a Reebok contract paying him $800k a year to 55 and then at 55 a lump sum of $32 million.


Yeah, that sounds like a horrendous deal. Does anyone remember his shoes?


I know I sure don't. I can think of a lot of player endorsements, but not his! I'm not a huge player, but I like to shoot around from time to time and I don't need any special shoes.


Well, apparently shooting granny style is the best technique.


Something tells me there's no chance an NBA player would want to use that method because they would think it would look stupid!


I think it might have been good for Shaq. LOL


Hilarious, remember the Hack-a-shaq thing they used to do towards the end of the games?


Because he couldn't make a free throw after a foul to save his life. So the other team would foul him towards the end of the game. Well, nice chatting with you!


Yes, yes, yes, now I remember. Too funny! Well, it was good chatting with you today!


Yeah, it is pretty hilarious. Have a great day!


I did not watch the oscars....seems really just a political event now


I agree that and narcissist and self important idiots praising each other.  I didn't realise Kobe Bryant got an Oscar for a short film.  Do you have to be a perv to get an Oscar?


Preaching to us about no borders or a wall but live in gated communities surrounded by walls


Yeah, they certainly have hypocrisy down pat. I don't know much about Oldman. I thought "Darkest Hour" was well-acted but moved really slow.


Blazing Saddles was nominated for 3 oscars? That movie would never make it past the social justice thought police now.


Yes, it was great but no PC for sure.  This PC crap is nothing but Orwell's 1984 coming true. Ever noticed that it's the PC types in Hollywood that get the most charges for sexual harassment? Like Ruan Seacrest?


yeah, always seems to be the ones who are the biggest virtue signalers


Who is John Williams, they guy that has been nominated for more Oscars that anyone except Walt Disney?


Not sure about that, never heard of him. How the heck does enima-m have more oscars than depp, decaprio, smith and lucas?


That's insane... Rap is just horrible poetry to a worn out back beat. These award shows give awards to themselves.  The Oscars were nominated for 9 Emmys in 2013.  Some form of incest...


LOL, that is too funny! awards for everyone who's anyone


I think back in the day before idiot punks like Spike Jones and their warped politics, the Oscars were probably OK.  Like 1938 when Snow White won awards.


yeah back then it was respectable. Now it's just political event. Maybe they should go back to radio like when they first aired in 1930


I meant Spike Lee... I guess this year it was "hostless".  I don't blame them after Jimmy Kimmel.  I would let Kimmel host a cockfight.


Did you see what Spike Lee was wearing? He looked like the driver for the Joker in batman.


He thinks he is so cool and he's really, really just a little two bit racist punk. What does he do anyway besides writing fictional things about the racism he never experienced?


yeah, it's sad. There's big money in being a victim these days. he's probably offering $ to defend that punk smollett


I wouldn't doubt it.  Speaking of actors, it's wild that 30s actress Hedy Lamar helped to invent the cellphone, wifi and GPS.


I had to look it up but it's true, unicef will donate water if you dont use your phone. Not sure how they distribute it, but its on their site.


Yeah, how would they track that?  Funny, the word cinematography comes from the ancient Greek words for "movement" and "write"... Makes sense...


No woman has been nominated for an academy award for best cinematography? (excluding obvious gender specific???? WTF?)


Can't have that!  The PC dolts will fix that whether she has ever held camera.  Hey, thanks -- you were great.  Keep the faith...


Are you familiar with the academy awards?


A little. I know Gary Oldman won best actor for "Darkest Hour"


Was Weinstein invited?  If he did, did he attend the Oscar?


I don't think so, but I know Kobe Bryant was there and won an Oscar for his film "Dear Basketball"


I have no clue, I do know Walt Disney won the most Oscars at 22


22!  That was impressive.  Apparently, Daniel Day-Lewis is the only actor to win best actor three times.  I do not even know who he is.


Apparently Eminem has won more oscars than decaprio, Depp, and George Lucas


It was surprising to me.  8 mile, among others, won the Ocsar.  I like Eminem but many people do not like him be cause he uses bad language in his songs.  He even made fun of the Oscars in one of his songs.


Sounds like something he would do. I'm surprised Blazing Saddles got 3 oscar nomination although it was a hilarious movie


I never heard of Blazing Saddles before.


Blazing Saddles is a really funny satire that would never be made today


I see.  I will research further later.  The Oscars were nominated for 9 emmys in 2013.  Did they ever win any?


Hmm I don't know. I do know James Wong Howe won an oscar in cinematography


That was good.  I heard of him.  On another topic, do you use your cell phone a lot?


Apparently, Unicef will donate a day of clean water to a child in need for every minute you do not use your cell phone.


I wonder how Unicef would even know if you were using your cell phone or not


I know, right? I just found out that New York's area code was the fastest number to dial on a rotary phone.  It's 212.


Makes sense I guess. I never knew an Iphone had more computing power than the entire US nuclear icbm deterrent


Yes. I read about it too.  It's an interesting fact.  Anyway, I've got to run.  It was nice chatting with you.


Hey there yes I like the NBA. Hard to keep track of all 30 teams though.


Yeah hard to keep track of them all out of the 30 team 29 are American


I always wonder why they gave Canada an NBA team? I guess they deserve it it's a nice change from hockey LOL.


They do, and yeah basketball is a lot more fun than hockey, do you like the Golden State Warriors?


Yeah the Warriors are definitely a stacked team. They were founded back in 1946 in Philadelphia. I wonder when they came to California?


Its a team with a lot of history and maybe because of the fans in California, the Warriors have one of the best teams in the NBA


Yeah maybe you're right. Speaking of California they first change their geographic logo to Golden State in 1971.


They did? have you ever been to the Oracle Arena?


Never have but that's where they play their home games so I would like to go sometime.


I think its a great arena. I haven't gone there yet but heard wonderful things about it, do you like Steph Curry?


Nice sounds like a good stadium. Yes curry is a real good guy. He works with a foundation that donates mosquito nets to protect families in Africa for each three-pointer he makes three nets get donated.


I think that as well he is a great player and also finds the way to help others, admirable


Yes very responsible of him do you think teams ever lose on purpose? The reason I ask is because the Golden State Warriors earned about $12 million by losing game four of the NBA finals last season.


No not really, I bet they would receive more money by winning, still $12 million dollars is a lot for loosing games


Yes it is. The Golden State Warriors play their home games in the 1975 NBA finals at the cow Palace because their Oakland arena had booked other events. That would never happen nowadays.


A lot has changed over the years, that is a sure thing,


No doubt. In the last 20 years only three number one overall pick in the NBA draft have won a championship. That is hard to believe.


That is hard to believe, I guess the reality of pro basketball is different


Yes it is. Everyone is good. It is kind of cool that Steph Curry and Klay Thompson have brothers who they played with back in 2013 on the Santa Cruz Warriors.


I guess talent runs on the family, the chat has been really entertaining, thanks for your time


Yes it has for me too. Have a good rest of your day!


I actually don't watch alot of basketball.  I was reading the article that was talking about interesting facts on the NBA and one of them I thought was funny about shooting granny style


It definitely is a more accurate way of shooting.


I use to shoot that way when I was a kid but my brother refused to let me keep doing it and he showed me the "proper' technique


I was always a fan of Reggie Miller and his shooting style. His sister is real good too.


Yeah apparently she might have even been better than him.  I think it is admirable that Tim Duncan of the spurs sacrificed going directly to the NBA and finished college instead


I was never a Allen Iverson fan. I hate that Reebok gave hime a lifetime contract.


That is crazy!!  Talk about financial security.


He is getting paid until he reaches 55 and then he gets a huge lump multimillion dollar payment


I couldn't imagine!  That is just crazy.  I also didn't know that air jordans were banned but Michael Jordan wore them b/c Nike picked up the fine each game


I remember that. Now the NBA has Air Jordan logo everywhere.


yes, how funny.  You said you like Lebron James.  Did you know that Judge Judy is the highest paid celebrity after Lebron James


I found that hard to believe that she makes that much compared to some of today's NBA superstars like Kevin Durant.


I actually was thinking the same thing!  Who knows.  I also read that some of his highschool games the tickets would cost b/t $100-120 and would attract 1750 attendees.  do you know if that is true


That was a good indicator that he would attract a lot of attention the world over.


Warner bros. signed a new deal with him to make a "


Do you know when the movie is supposed to be released?


no I am not sure but i'm sure if it stars him it will be popular


Do you follow the NBA? The Warriors are a great team


the warriors are a great team. do you think that they will win it all this year?


I think they are the favorite ones but the Lakers have a great team this season so I dont know.


i would love to see a showdown between the two teams. it would be good to see lebron against the warriors.


I agree, can you imagine the NBA finals between both teams? its a hard call but I think the Warriors will win.


are they in the same conference? i think that to play each other before the finals.


I have no idea I just follow the finals, but I think they do yeah, The Boston Celtics also have a nice team, they did lose Gordon Hayward.


what about the bucks? i have heard that are strong this year. what do you think?


Yeah they could be the big surprise this year, The Spurs are another great team.


I think the warriors have a good chance, but it is hard to know with injuries and such. how many more seasons does lebron have in him?


They have won the last 3 titles right? They've had a great campaign so far lets see if they can repeat it this year, they outscored opponents by 10.5 points


i think that he will turn 35 at the end of this year. how much money does he have at this point? he just passed MJ on the scoring list.


You mean LeBron right? he is the highest paid celebrity out there.


He makes bank. does he have anything left to prove? i guess people always will compare him to MJ.


I think Michael Jordan was better, at least I like him more, Im excited about the Space Jam movie,


I figure lebron cant be a worse actor than MJ. i wonder who else is in the film. bill murray?


I guess lots of great actors from the original movie will return and yeah MJ isnt the best actor I agree with you there.


maybe lebron can parlay this role into some more oscar worthy?


Could be, LeBron has photographic memory so I bet he can be a great actor, his a really smart person, not only a good player.


He is quite generous off the court as well. he has helped a lot of people get a college education. Anyway, great chat!


I heard he raised $6 million for a charity and I agree its been a great chat, bye.


A bit, I think I like college ball better.  You?


I watch it from time to time. I do like Lebron James though.


He certainly is a talented player.  No wonder he is one of the highest paid celebrities.


He's even ahead of Judge Judy! I've heard that his high school games would attract almost 1800 attendees. Tickets were going for $100-$120 each!