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The king is crowned at the 2012 NBA slam dunk contest

Jeremy Evans Dunk 2012 Last year, Blake Griffin dunked over a car, Ibaka dunked from the free throw line and JaVale McGee dunked in two different hoops. This year, Jeremy Evans did his best to top these performances in the 2012 NBA dunk contest. Unfortunately for him, and for the other competitors, a virtual unknown took center stage.

bebeJosito, on his first and only dunk of the evening, walked up to the basket eating a stalk of celery, slammed the ball through the hoop, then mocked would be haters as fans piled on the court.

Skydiving is pretty darn awesome

two guys walking to a plane So a few years back my buddy was fixing to celebrate his birthday and decided to get a group together to go skydiving. He called up Carolina Skydiving, shot out an email with the details to a few friends, and the four of us began counting down the days.

I’ve flown airplanes before. That, in itself, is awesome. Jumping out of one is entirely different. And it is arguably more awesome. And after you read and watch what I have to share I think you’ll agree.

When I told my wife she was on board with the plan, initially. Then she asked around, found this article, and began having second thoughts. She didn’t want me ending up like that unlucky fella. Reluctantly she agreed (I think) and the four of us headed west to Jonesville, NC.

Chicago Marathon here I come

CHI marathon

Chicago Bears App Now Available

Chicago Bears app icon The Chicago Bears just launched their official (and free) mobile app. No more switching back and forth between Tweetbot, and ESPN ScoreCenter on game day. No more fumbling through ChicagoBears.com mobile site. Just one app with all a Bears fan could need on Sunday (or Thursday or Monday or Saturday if it’s preseason).

I’m actually quite surprised by how well the app was designed. And really impressed by its features: game center with real-time scoring and player stats, play-by-play updates, drive charts and a fantasy tracker to keep tabs on your fantasy team (from any team). I can only think of two things the app is lacking: Ditka and the Superbowl Shuffle.