T.O. goes to Korea for stem cells?

USA Today - Owens is in South Korea on a three-day visit for stem-cell therapy on his surgically repaired ACL, according to The Korea Times, South Korea's oldest english-language newspaper.

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By Mark Zerof, US Presswire

Unable to garner any interest in free agency, Owens might be interested in speeding his recovery time from offseason surgery. Peyton Manning underwent a similar procedure in Europe to heal his surgically-repaired neck, according to a report.Dr. Lee Jung-no, president of the Chaum Anti-Aging center, confirmed Owens' visit to the newspaper.
"Mr. Owens starts with therapy Monday followed by the collecting and storing of his stem cells the next day," Lee said.
The Times reports that the six-time Pro Bowler was recommended to Lee by renowned American surgeon Dr. James Andrews.
"We do have our branch hospital in the United States, and Dr. Andrews advised Owens to contact it first, which then led him to visit our office here," Lee said.
Illegal in the U.S., stem-cell therapy is legal in many parts of the world, including South Korea.

Is this the point we are at now for NFL players? Listen I've seen, Locked up abroad, Brokedown Palace, The Hangover 2, I am not going to any foreign country to do anything crazy, let alone get some sort of crazy procedure down.  If movies have taught me anything, its that if its illegal in the U.S., it must just be bad for me. USA!! USA!! USA!!

Indy is already hitting the panic button

Someone's ears are burning.  After a surprising and disappointing start, some in Indianapolis are already calling for a new solution at quarterback.  It's a little surprising to see just how badly the Colts need Peyton Manning. It is understandable that the team would struggle, Manning is a great quarterback with maybe the best mind in the game, but his absence has has exposed the Colts as a true smoke and mirrors team, and shows just how thin they may actually be talent wise.  They have no running game to fall back, the defense has no idea what is going on, and the receivers almost look lost.  And I understand that now the team is looking for a quick and easy fix, but trust me (and Brad Childress), a trip down to Mississippi might seem like a great idea, but that party can only last so long.  Sit back, take your lumps, and enjoy the number 1 overall pick next year.

My day at TCF Stadium

I was lucky enough to get a ticket for the Golden Gopher game on September 17th 2011, my first trip to the stadium and my second college football experience. (The first being Camp Randall in Madison, WI) This is a rundown of the day at the game with my brother in law.

After a traffic packed drive we finally managed to find a parking spot somewhere I believe in the next county.  After a walk the stadium started to come into view.  Being a little late we could clearly hear the roar of the crowd seeing the electronic banner flashing to make some noise, and the crowd seemed more than happy to do so, already I'm getting excited, a crowd that sounded like they were into it at a college stadium is a amazing football going experience.  

Walking up the gates I fully felt like I was approaching the gates to Jurassic Park.  They are huge and oversized, I instantly felt tiny walking through the gates and the arches, I could actually here myself humming the theme to Jurassic Park the gates felt so big around me.



With this being my first time here, the sections assignments on the tickets really meant nothing to me. I just followed Andy at this point around the stadium and we walked down the steps, and kept walking, and kept walking, and kept walking.  Corner end zone seats, nice! Now I am even more pumped.

While Andy and I were having a good time the cheerleaders were having a worse day.  Within us being there for about 15 min, one cheerleader fell off her pyramid, and another fell and hurt her knee and had to have the trainers come attend to her.



Half time rolled around it was time for one of the most fun parts of any sporting event, time to eat and drink! Well not drink its a dry stadium, but eat!!  From what I could see in our section TCF stadium is basically a condensed version of the Minnesota State Fair, delicious friend food that makes me feel like I might have a heart attack. I went with the simple brat and coke, Andy opted for a brat, pop, and cheese curds, which he shared, and were easily my favorite thing there. We also got treated to slightly less annoying version of the Snookie and Deena show.

Back to the game looking around the stadium was mostly full with only a few noticeable openings on the upper deck, it was supposed to be a gold out (all fans wear gold) I think only one section got the memo. It was little shocking as the game got into the late 3rd and early 4th quarter I noticed fans started to empty the stadium.  At this point the game was within three points with the action going back and forth. I was a little dissapointed so many fans would leave with the outcome of the game still being determined.

All in all though a blast at the game, the stadium is awesome and clean, the game was exciting, the Gophers won their first of the season, and everyone had a great time.  

The Wisconsin Wican who changed her last name to Witch, then faked a hostage situation in prison

ABC NEWS - A Wiccan prison chaplain who allegedly hatched a plan to fake a hostage situation with an inmate is now facing close to 60 years in prison, accused of sexual assault and providing narcotics to an inmate. Jamyi Witch, 52, of Omro, Wis., who became the first Wiccan prison chaplain in the state amid controversy in 2001, is accused of sexual role-playing with an inmate, plying him with sleeping pills and telling the prison she was assaulted so both individuals could be transferred to a new facility.

 On Aug. 10, Witch, who changed her last name from Welch because of her religion, told police that an inmate came into her office, barricaded the door with shelving and her wheelchair, and held her hostage, according to court documents. The situation ended peacefully, with the inmate being removed after being fed sleeping pills by Witch.

Two weeks later, however, police said they intercepted a letter from the inmate to his mother describing a different scenario in which Witch hatched a plan for a fake hostage situation in order to get them both transferred to other facilities, according to the criminal complaint.

The inmate told investigators that he went to see Witch a few times the week of Aug. 7 to tell her that he had been jumped by inmates and was unhappy at the prison. She suggested he come to her office, pretend to take her hostage, and to act erratically, including calling Witch his mother, he told investigators.

After considering it, the inmate agreed to go to her office on Aug. 10, and together the two barricaded the door. The inmate then asked Witch for sex, and she complied, flashing him, bending over to let him touch her, and performing oral sex on him, according to his statements to investigators.

As prison guards became aware of the situation and yelled through the door for the inmate to let Witch go, the two began role playing that she was his mother, according to statements by Witch and the inmate. Witch then gave the inmate 15 narcotic sleeping pills that she had by prescription, and as the inmate became drowsy, she sang lullabies to him.

After police discovered the letter, they questioned Witch about the incident. She then told investigators that the inmate had sexually assaulted her, forcing her to expose her breasts and perform oral sex and be the recipient of oral sex. She told the investigator that she had not provided the information to police earlier because she didn't want to be the subject of other people's jokes, according to the complaint.

Witch's attorney declined to comment for this story, adding that Witch was not available to comment, either.

Witch was arraigned in court on Sept. 2 on charges of second-degree sexual assault by correctional staff, delivery of schedule I or II narcotics and delivering illegal articles to an inmate. She faces as much as 58 1/2 years in prison and $160,000 in fines if convicted.

This is not the first public controversy for Witch, a mother of two and Girl Scout leader who has a master's degree in theology from the University of Wisconsin. According to a 2001 article in the Los Angeles Times, Witch volunteered for years counseling inmates in Wisconsin prisons until applying for the job of chaplain at the Oshkosh Correctional Facility in 2001. When she was awarded the position by the prison chaplain, there was a public outcry -- including by then-representative Scott Walker, now Wisconsin's governor.

"Not only does she practice a different religion than most of the inmates -- she practices a religion that actually offends people of many other faiths, including Christians, Muslims and Jews. Taxpayers shouldn't be forced to accept this hocus-pocus," Walker said at the time.

His office did not return calls for comment on the charges.

The prison's then-warden, Gary McCaughtry, had high praise for Witch.

"Jamyi is an outstandingly approachable person -- somebody that I wouldn't mind approaching on spiritual matters myself," he told the L.A. Times.

Witch told police she had been unhappy at the prison and did not like her co-workers. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has put Witch on administrative leave while it conducts an internal investigation, according to a spokeswoman.

Witch is free on bail and is due back in court Sept. 22 for a preliminary hearing.

I have no idea what part of this is the most shocking, the masters degree? The daughters she has at home? I will tell you one thing, its not that she's a girl scout leader, I expect this from them.

The Top Five Episodes of The League (So Far)

In eager anticipation of the return of The League on FX, I proudly present to you the five must see episodes of the series so far. My recaps hardly do the episodes justice, but hey its quick and I don't get paid for this:

5) The Bounce Test - Season One Episode Two
Ruxin is driven crazy by Sofia's refusal to have sex with him after the birth of their child, so he resorts to a different kind of internet porn, while Jenny is horrified to learn that her pronouncement that she is confident in her vagina has become the talk of the League's message board.



4) The Vegas Draft - Season Two Episode One
Andre, the League's reigning champion has pulled out all the stops and hosts the draft in Las Vegas, including have Chad Ochocincho host the draft, and introduces a new trophy to the league. Jenny wants to be in the League this year, and when one member drops out she throws her hat in the ring, but is ultimately denied when Ruxin introduces Rafi to The League.

3) Bro-Lo EL Cunado - Season Two Episode Two
The married guys atone for Vegas - an adult weekend for Kevin and Jenny and a "Terrific Lady Day" for Ruxin and Sofia. Rafi is hazed by Pete and Andre, and it goes seriously wrong.





 2) The Expert Witness - Season 2 Episode 9
Andre is used as a expert witness by Ruxin, but comes off a little different than intended, and Taco romances a court room artist only to meet her boyfriend. 






 1) Mr McGibblets - Season 1 Episode 4

 Pete takes Andre to a spa for the weekend, but Andre is disappointed when all the other guys show up, too. Meanwhile, Kevin asks Taco to dress up as Ellie's favorite toy in an attempt to scare her into not playing with it anymore.

No one was as excited for Percy Harvin as this guy