All I want for Christmas is the NBA - Schedule of Games

The NBA Opening Day Schedule for Christmas! (The full regular-season and TV schedules are expected to be released December 6,2011)

You knew that the NBA players and owners would settle there labor disputes in time so as to have basketball games on Christmas Day! The advertizing income was too big of a carrot not to take a bite of and devour.

So after Santa has visited you and left all those gifts you didn't want or can't use. Before you go back to the store's on December 26 to try and return that tie or ugly sweater you wont wear. Sit down on the coach, flip on the TV and watch the Millionaires play for there Billionaires owners as the NBA is back!

The Christmas Day schedule is as follows!

Boston Celtics at the New York Knicks 12:00pm on TNT
(All-Star foursome of Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo (if he is STILL a Celtic) up against Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire.NO CP3 YET!?)

 
 

Miami Heat at the defending champion Dallas Mavericks 2:30 on ABC
(In a re-match of the 2011 NBA finals pits the fab three Lebron James,D-Wade and Chris Bosh facing off against Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki.)

 

 
Chicago Bulls at the Los Angeles Lakers 5pm on ABC
(NBA MVP Derrick Rose faces off against perennial All-Star Kobe Bryant as the Lakers make a record-tying 13th Christmas Day appearance. But this time it will be for new coach Mike Brown.)

 

 

  
Oklahoma City Thunder at the Orlando Magic 8pm est on ESPN
(Two-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant faces off against three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard.)

 

Los Angeles Clippers at the Golden State Warriors at 10:30pm on ESPN
(2010-11 rookie of the year and slam dunk champion Blake Griffin faces off against rookie head coach and former NBA guard and noted TV analyst Mark Jackson.)



Let the Money begin to role again!

IS THERE AN iPhone Shortage? My Quest to get the 4S

Dear Apple,Inc......

UPDATE:12/1/11- Going to try the 9pm "reserve-refresh", "reserve-refresh" try my luck at apple.con/store Friday night! Also my sister ordered it for my brother in-law from AT&T. He is an existing customer. Told it will take at least two weeks for her to get it!

OK, to say I've been dragging my feet on getting the Apple iPhone is putting it mildly. I have been contemplating it and researching it for probably over two years now.

"I'll wait for the 4 to come out. OK, no now I hear the 5 is coming out, going to be better." On and on and on....

But finally I decided, with two Birthday present gift cards from my sister, to get the iPhone 4S! Just in time as the phone I am using now is the old LG Chocolate  from like six years ago. Battery now NOT holding a charge for too long,which I got on e-bay. Have to bash the phone symbol to make a call. Scroll is all out of whack. On and on and on.....

Anyway went down to the Apple store on the upper west side of NYC near Lincoln Center at 1981 Broadway NYC, NY.



Walked in and told one of the "Geniuses" I am READY to get my iPhone! To my surprise he asked if I had reserved one!


Now on the Apple.co/store it states this: "iPhone is available for walk-in purchases at an Apple Retail Store on a first-come, first-served basis. Or you can reserve an iPhone online and we'll have one waiting for you at the store you choose.

When you come in to purchase your iPhone, you'll also get Personal Setup. We'll activate your iPhone, set up iCloud, transfer contacts from your old phone, and answer all your questions. You'll be up and running before you leave the store."

But what I was told is they "DO NOT EXCEPT" walk-ins for iPhone purchases! I would have to go to apple.com/store around 9pm or a little earlier and try and "RESERVE" mine at the store of my choice where they would hold it till closing of the next business day where I can pick it up for purchase and set-up! Also if you are having problems with the site, just keep hitting re-fresh! Your chances on getting one reserved depends on the number who are trying, internet connection etc. They go fast, so keep trying every night.

WHAT?!    


I was amazed. We decided to ask others in the store about the purchase of the iPhone. One said they "Might" have some left for the ones who never came in to get it. Back to ask another "Genius" but he said no that's NOT the case.  Upon telling what was on there site, he just said they do not except walk-ins. They did have available a jailbreak one for purchase at full regular $649.99 no contract needed.

I called around to a couple of other Apple stores in NYC and beyond and was told the same thing.

Now I can't get it on-line either with Apple or my current carrier since I am switching to SPRINT, and they too will not except new iPhone customers only existing customers and the wait is 1-2 weeks ! I also want there "Unlimited" data plans and even if they would let me purchase through Sprint I can't since I have gift cards ONLY redeemable at Apple stores which I have to go to and can't purchase it online since I am switching services and want to "Port" my existing number. UGGG!

So NOW my quest has taken another turn. Getting the iPhone has become almost "Mission Impossible"

I would LOVE to hear your stories if you are experiencing any difficulties in your purchase attempts!
STAY TUNED!

Jim Boeheim releases statement on Bernie Fine firing

Jim Boeheim releases statement: “The allegations that have come forth today are disturbing and deeply troubling. I am personally very shocked because I have never witnessed any of the activities that have been alleged. I believe the university took the appropriate step tonight. What is most important is that this matter be fully investigated and that anyone with information be supported to come forward so that the truth can be found. I deeply regret any statements I made that might have inhibited that from occurring or been insensitive to victims of abuse.” 

Bernie Fine had been an assistant coach at Syracuse University mens Basketball for 36 years, the longest active streak at one school among Division I assistant coaches.Late on Sunday November 27, 2011, the University fired the 65 year old over the ongoing accusations and investigation of sexually molesting boys.

The firing comes the same day that ESPN released tapes of one of Fine's accusers discussing what happened with the assistant coach's wife in a tape-recorded 2002 telephone conversation.