{"id":16085,"date":"2015-03-24T12:58:08","date_gmt":"2015-03-24T17:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=16085"},"modified":"2015-03-24T12:58:08","modified_gmt":"2015-03-24T17:58:08","slug":"grizzlies-make-the-playoffs-plus-more-tuesday-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/24\/grizzlies-make-the-playoffs-plus-more-tuesday-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Grizzlies make the playoffs, plus more Tuesday news"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to see something beautiful? Have a look at the NBA conference standings<\/a> and scroll down to view the Western Conference. Notice the little x<\/b> next to Memphis. The Grizzlies have made the playoffs. Not that it was much in doubt, but it’s still nice to see.<\/p>\n

My friend Angela Copeland who is a career coach is co-hosting a very cool event at Hilton Memphis next month. It is the 2nd Annual Multicultural Career Expo, from noon to 5 on April 12, seeking to help all cultures achieve their career goals and contribute to a greater Memphis. Over 40 companies including FedEx, First Tennessee, and St. Jude will be represented, across a diverse group of industries including healthcare, financial services, travel, logistics, higher education, and non-profit. Read more at www.CareerExpoMemphis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From the MBJ : Aldo’s Midtown is here<\/a><\/p>\n

If you want to volunteer for the April 11 MEMFix Pinch event, you can do it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Downtown Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting is tonight at the Fire Museum on Adams. Michael Putt, deputy chief of special operations, will speak. Social and networking at 6, meeting at 6:30. Non-members welcome too.<\/p>\n

Marketing fail: Jagermeister threw a pool party to promote its brand, but due to a lack of understanding of basic chemistry they poisoned the water<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tamp & Tap is having another Kill the Keg party this Friday. $2.50 pints of craft beer from 4 to close.<\/p>\n

From ESPN: Arizona State Herb Sendek will meet with his AD today and learn whether he still has a job. If he is let go, Josh Pastner is seen as a top candidate to replace Sendek<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memphis in May has posted an application<\/a> to be a BBQ Fest judge. We are a mere 50 days away from BBQ Fest.<\/p>\n

Fun night out last night. I managed to hit Bardog, Silly Goose, Flying Saucer, and Blind Bear. I was telling everyone at the Saucer about our BBQ team’s new flamethrower. I think I am a little bit too excited that we bought that thing.<\/p>\n

Out at the usual spots after work. Another beautiful day. Going to get some outside time for the remainder of my lunch break.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"