March 25, 2012

March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Where to start…

Great weekend celebrating my six months of being in love with my girlfriend. We went to TJ Rockwell’s and ate wayyyyyyy to much. The combination of our dieting and eating bad food, wasn’t the best choice and we paid. We were trying to go out and not be that boring couple, but nothing was really going on. We were asleep by 9:30…we are getting old :(

Sunday I made us breakfast. French toast, eggs, turkey sausage, and turkey bacon. It was banging. Then I had to say bye to Megan, she has a few days of travel to Ohio for work. I hate when she has to travel, but hey, she’s bringing in the big bucks. I spent the rest of the day working for PV. Cleaning product and listings. After that I got to spend some time with my family. It was a good time just shooting the shit. I love my family and would be nothing without them.

Now, what’s been on my mind. Time has been flying. It used to be the days blending together, now it’s the months. Seems like we never get a break.

I’m so hungry for success and I’m trying to be patient. There are so many ideas that I have that I know I can make successful and as Mark Cuban says, “You only need to be right once.” PV is looking to be a success so far and I hope it’s just the beginning of my business adventures. I have BIG ideas and I’m ready to work hard.

I’m stuck between pursuing my entrepenuer ideas and my career at the bank. I know I have a place at the bank and I know I can move up and be successful hear. There are so many things that are attractive working at ENB, 5% IRA company match, pension plan (you never see pension plans anymore), decent benefits. I know I could stay here, make a career, and be successful But would I be limiting myself? Could I do more?

I’m going to email Mark Cuban and see what kind of advice he has. If he responds, I will know my answer.

Dimming down the music selection for the day. It’s Monday, I miss my girlfriend, and I’m so freaking busy I don’t have time for anything. Life.

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March 24, 2012

March 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Worked from home this morning, didn’t get a single call (NICE!). Watched the Chelsea/Spurs match, so much hype and the game was soooo slow until the last 20 minutes or so. Mata rocked the post on a free kick and Bale smacked the post with a header. Based on chances Tottenham should have won. Again, Adebayor got around Cech and had the entire net to slot it home, Gary Cahill did what ever great defender does and tracked behind check and was able to slide and block his shot. Cahill played a great game and is really coming along well for us. Other than that, worked on the Pure Vendue business and I’m about to leave for the gym.

Today is Megan and my 6 month anniversary. Time has gone by so fast (in a good way). TJ Rockwells tonight, can’t wait.

Last night Megan got horrible news about a friend who had passed away from a heart attack. None of it made sense. I didn’t know the man, but from what Megan told me he had done the Biggest Loser at BFit and lost 120 pounds! He then went on to run the Marine Corp Marathon. She said he was in great shape. Just doesn’t make sense does it. For a man to go through all that work to make himself healthier and to pass away from a heart attack. He had a wife and two kids he left behind. It’s not right, sometimes I don’t get this place. I really felt for my girlfriend last night, she was really upset. She is running in honor of him and I am too.

My parents just took my dog Rigley to the vet. He hasn’t been eating (which is extremely rare for him) and he’s been throwing up. Got blood work done and there is something wrong with his liver. Could be an infection or could be something bad. Keep him in your prayers.

What’s been going on these last few days?

Leave you with the current song I’m listening to before the gym. Just downloaded Macadelic too. I’ll listen to it later and tell you my thoughts.

Take care and be safe.

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TomoTimes.com

March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Due to not being able to get the fan base I have hoped for I’m change up www.TomoTimes.com from a strict EPL/Soccer theme to…whatever is on my mind at the moment.  I find myself to be unique and full of ideas so maybe, just maybe it will interest you.  It’s a working progress so bare with me.  For now, enjoy this awesome B.O.B. track feat TI and Mos Def from his E.P.I.C. mixtape. 

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BetOnIt Week 21

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The chaotic festive times have finally come to a close and after a week of rest teams can finally get settled.  Several teams will be impacted with the African players off to their country’s for the African Cup of Nations, so we will have to keep this in mind.  I have a slew of bets for you this week.  Can’t wait for the weekend matches! 

 

 

Gold Pick:  Tottenham -190 Tottenham -350 for $10

Doing something a little different this week and parlaying both Tottenham matches vs Everton and Wolves together.  Although, I do have a few concerns with this bet.  One, Tottenham will be on short rest having a Wed/Sat match.  Two, Tottenham have been hit with injuries in the back and will also likely see Adebayor off to African Cup of Nations.  Will Defoe be able to step it up along with the rest of Tottenham’s midfield?  I believe so.  The good news is their tougher match vs Everton is the first of the two.  Tottenham shouldn’t have any trouble vs Wolves.

Silver Pick:  Swansea/Arsenal under 2.5 -110

This match has 1-0 or 2-0 Arsenal written all over it.  With Gervinho out of the lineup as he goes back to the Ivory Coast a lot of pressure is going to be put on RVP.  Who will step up?  We recently saw Henry net the game winner in his debut in the FA against Leeds.  Will he make the starting 11?  Either way, I love the under in this match! 

Bronze Pick:  Blackburn/Fulham over 2.5 -105

Fulham have been sparked by Dempsey’s recent FA hat-trick and are likely to find the net once or twice this weekend.  Blackburn have been known to give up a few but have been on a goal-scoring rant as of lately (netting three times against Man U) led by the YAK!  This match has a 2-1 feeling but could go as high as 3-2.  Over the rainbow we go!

Honorable Mentions: 

Tottenham/Everton under 2.5 -120

Aston Villa/Everton over 2 -140 

Chelsea -300

Stoke +725

Man U -700

Tottenham/Wolves under 3 -105

West Brom/Norwich over 2.5 -120

QPR +375

City -285

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A New Year: A New Chelsea

January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

AVB signing for CFC

KTBFFH.  For real Chelsea supporters you know what these letters represent.  It’s more than a chant or a saying, it’s what we live by.  Through thick-and-thin we “Keep The Blue Flag Flying High.” 

It’s been over a month since I wrote…mostly because of frustrations.  Not necessarily because of the results we’ve been getting but because the way our supporters have been reacting to the results.  Maybe it’s because of the main boss implementing this “win now” or catch a train mentality at our club.  Where has our stability been over the past several years?  There’s been none.  We’ve bought and shipped out more coaches than I can count on one hand.  And they are trying to the same thing to AVB.

AVB was handed an aging squad who have been beaten and battered through their entire careers and eventually as it has already shown, it catches up.  We’ve been beginning to see AVB take more control of the squad and let some of these “aging” players know that they aren’t going to start every match and some games they might not even see the pitch.  Specifically, Frank Lampard.

Lampard is a Chelsea legend and always will be.  However, his role on this team at this moment will not be the same as he’s used to.  Take a look at the match against Aston Villa.  The third goal that canceled any chances at getting any points was conceeded because Lampard is too slow and when he was put under preasure he pissed the ball away past our already too high back four.   Where we do need Lampard is late in the match when we need that final touch of brilliance, that run into the box that only a veteran would recongnize, that mental toughness and experience in preassure situations.  Two prime examples: the game winning PK against Manchester City and the game winning goal against Wolves in our last match of 2011.  Lampard can’t go a full 90 anymore but if there is someone I want on the pitch in the final 10, it’s Super Frankie! 

Now, with that being said we need some changes in our squad.  We have a list of players that are likely to depart in the January transfer window (Anelka already set on his ways) and we need to bring in some fresh blood.  Villas-Boas needs certain personalitys in order for his philosophy to work.  Let the man work in the transfer window and get the players he needs.  Who heard of Romeu before AVB brough him in?  No one, and the 20 year old has made a massive impact taking over and owning the midfield. 

As the January transfer window is upon us we will hear rumors upon rumors.  So many names have been thrown at us already but until pen is to paper I will not mention names.  What I do believe we need is an outside right back, a center back, and another forward.  Bosingwa has been doing a fine job getting forward but defensively he’s been a nightmare.  How many goals have we seen floated to the backpost and Boswingwa is either out of position or lacks aerially to win anything?  Too many times.  Secondly, we need another center back.  With John Terry likely to go on several games suspesion due to allegied racist remarks towards QPR’s Anton Ferdinand, we are going to need someone to fill.  With Ivanovich struggling to get fit after injury, all we have is David Luiz (who is scary at times).  We don’t want another match with Bosingwa back there (even though he did well it was freightning).  Lastly, we are going to need a natural finisher.  With Anelka gone and rumors of Drogba, Kalou and Malouda leaving we are going to need someone who can score.  Torres has yet to find form (I am one of the few that still believes in Torres) we are left with Sturridge.  We invested in the big Belgian Lukaku who is still young and inexperienced but I feel is the next Drogba.  His big frame and pace reminds me just of him, he just needs time to settle and some first team experience (he’s netted 5 in the last 5 games for the reserves).

There you have it, over a months worth of frustrations.  All that I ask for you is to give AVB time.  Don’t boo after was suffer a loss.  Don’t give up on our mighty blues.  And more importantly don’t give up on AVB and his philosophy.  You will see someday he will bring glory back to the Bridge.  We are rebuilding.  Let the man rebuild.  As always, KTBFFH.

Cheers,

Tomo

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Week 19/20 Results

January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

What a rollercoaster ride week 19/20 have been for us betting.  Week 19 saw Manchester United losing to Blackburn, Manchester City losing to Sunderland (first time City failed to score in a match), Chelsea losing to Aston Villa, and Tottenham drawing to Swansea.  Arsenal were licking their chops until matchday 20 where they lost in the final minutes to Fulham.    We were looking to go in the hole a 50 piece but thankfully our recovery bet of +400 on Newcastle hit along with the over 2.5 (thank you Phil Jones).  Netting only a $2.5 loss for the combined weeks.  We had a lot of EPL action over the past two weeks and with the holiday I’ve been busy and I apologize for missing some matches.  But we are back full in action in 2012 and I’m feeling a good year!  African Cup of Nations coming up so a lot of teams are going to have to make some adjustments that could damper results.  Big FA match this weekend between both Manchesters!   

Week 19/20 Record:  5-7

Week 19/20 Earnings:  -$2.5

Overall Record:  64-39

Overall Earnings:  $164.61

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BetonItWeek 20

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Here’s a late one for you.  Sorry I’ve been extremely busy with the holiday.  Things will get back to normal soon.

Newcastle +400 and the over 2.5 -125

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BetOnIt Week 19

December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome back!  Looks like we are going to have a fun holiday with weekday and New Year matches.  I must say I’m very excited!  Not too many out and out favorites for the weekend but I have some good unders, a parlay, and a favorable number for you.  Lots of the top teams NEED results this weekend as Chelsea host Aston Villa, Liverpool/Newcastle and Arsenal/QPR.  All should be quality matches as they race for top four.  Tottenham might have a surprisingly difficult time with Swansea but should come home with the result.

 

Gold Pick:  Newcastle +500

How can you avoid this number?  Liverpool have been on a string of draws and will be without top scorer Luis Suarez as he faces a one match ban for giving the bird to the Fulham supporters.  This might be the time for players like Carroll and Maxi to pickup the slack.  Newcastle I feel are starting to regain form and Demba BA has been unstoppable.  Everytime he touches the ball in or around the area he is a threat to score.  Newcastle +500, take it!

Silver Pick:  Four team Parlay:  Man U -850, Chelsea -400, Tottenham -140, City -210 for $25

I expect all the top teams to win this weekend.  Haven’t been very successful with the parlays yet this year but I’m feeling good about this one.  Get in there!

Bronze Pick:  West Brom/Everton under 2.5 -125

West Brom are coming off a defensive block nil-nil draw to give City their first match without a goal.  Everton have been defensive the entire season; both teams yet to hit the 20 goal mark.  I also like the draw here (see below).

Honorable Mention: 

Arsenal/QPR under 3 -115

West Brom/Everton draw +220

Man U -850

Arsenal -400

Chelsea -400

Tottenham -140

City -210

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BetOnIt Week 18 Results

December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sorry I missed the early Boxing Day matches but I made up for it with Monday’s matches. Arsenal let us down from going perfect but that was a good result for Chelsea. A good example of what happens when you don’t put a team away. Plenty of chances for Arsenal to go ahead by two goals and put the game to rest. Both Chelsea and Arsenal struggled to find the back of the net Boxing Day. Lot of games in a short amount of time leads to some heavy legs and not as much recovery but with the table this open, you must put it away. Swansea/QPR draw hit for us! Swansea dominated early and could also have put the game away. QPR came out flying the second half and got the equalizer. And Tottenham as I predicted took care of business winning 2-0; much thanks to the blistering speed and class finiches of Gareth Bale as he notched his brace.

Boxing Day Record:  2-1

Boxing Day Earnings:  $21

Overall Record:  59-32

Overall Earnings:  $167.11

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BetOnIt Week 18

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sorry I missed Boxing Day bets but I’ll make up for it and get today’s bets in for you.  Three games and I’ll have three bets.  Some shocking results yesterday as West Brom held City to a nil-nil draw.  First time all season City hasn’t found the back of the net in a match.  Chelsea were only able to get one point against Fulham; putting their season focus on a top four finish.  Man U cruised past Wigan 5-0, Berba with a hat-trick.  And once again, Liverpool were only able to get one point in a 1-1 draw vs Blackburn. 

 

Gold Pick:  Two team parlay Arsenal -550 Tottenham -140 for $10

With Chelsea drawing against Fulham this weekend both these teams need to take advantage and get their full 3 points.  Arsenal will go ahead of Chelsea with a win and Tottenham will pull away.  Look for both teams to take care of business.

Silver Pick:  Norwhich/Tottenham under 3 -125

Worse comes to worse we will get a push here but I’m thinking a 2-0 or 1-0 Tottenham win here.  Three is a lot of goals for this match, under is good.

Bronze Pick:  Swansea/QPR draw +230

This one has a 1-1 draw written all over it.  Swansea (like Liverpool) have been drawing a lot of their matches this season.  I don’t like betting draws usually but I feel fairly confident.

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