Monthly Archives: November 2013

Niners Week Twelve Awards

Posted on November 26, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

In desperate need of a victory to end a two-game losing streak, the Niners traveled east to play Washington on Monday night. The result was a dominating 27-6 San Francisco victory. So I get to give some awards that aren’t … Continue reading →

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Niners Week Eleven Awards

Posted on November 19, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

On Sunday, the Niners traveled to New Orleans to play the resurgent Saints. The Superdome is a place where the Saints enjoy a tremendous homefield advantage, and it is also the place the Niners lost a heartbreaking Super Bowl just … Continue reading →

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The Definitive Tale of the Tape: The Wire Vs. Breaking Bad

Posted on November 18, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

I started this blog back in March, and this post marks entry number 100. Not bad for eight months, if I do say so myself. I knew that I had to do something big to mark the occasion, and there’s … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Dubs Nation

Posted on November 15, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

The Golden State Warriors have been pretty much unanimously touted as the NBA’s most entertaining team so far this season. Last night’s epic 116-115 win over the Seattle Sonics Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed this, but before I talk about the … Continue reading →

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The Time Machine

Posted on November 12, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

Fans of Ray Bradbury will surely remember The Time Machine, one of the more iconic stories in his wonderful collection Dandelion Wine. In that story, a group of kids break into an old, haunted seeming mansion to find the “time … Continue reading →

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Niners Week Ten Awards

Posted on November 11, 2013 by fromabrooklynbasement

This was the week that I came to terms with the likelihood that my beloved 49ers will not be winning the Super Bowl this year. What brought me to this conclusion? To answer, let’s hand out some awards. The Jerry … Continue reading →

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