Friday, March 12, 2004
Arsenal to play Chesea in CL Quarters
WI-FI at the airport. Fantastic concept.
In a bit of "anti-climax" Arsenal have drawn Chelsea in the next phase of the Champions League. This match-up ensures a Premiership team and a London club will reach the semi-finals. The winner of this home and home has the potential to play Real Madrid in the Semis who face Monaco. Real has Zidane, Raul & Beckham and are widely considered to be one of the best attacking teams within the continent, if not the world. They are also weak in the back.
Arsenal-Real would be a match-up for the ages. Now Chelsea has to do their part. It would be a shame if their "Dan Snyder" move didn't pay off.
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WI-FI at the airport. Fantastic concept.
In a bit of "anti-climax" Arsenal have drawn Chelsea in the next phase of the Champions League. This match-up ensures a Premiership team and a London club will reach the semi-finals. The winner of this home and home has the potential to play Real Madrid in the Semis who face Monaco. Real has Zidane, Raul & Beckham and are widely considered to be one of the best attacking teams within the continent, if not the world. They are also weak in the back.
Arsenal-Real would be a match-up for the ages. Now Chelsea has to do their part. It would be a shame if their "Dan Snyder" move didn't pay off.
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North Maine Woods
It 's 4:30am on Friday morning, baby L didn't sleep so good last night. I'm jumping on the grenade now and letting C get some rest. L and I are watching infomercials (can't find remote). We just were pitched the $859 knife set for 3 EASY payments of $13.99. That total comes to only $41.97 so they're not making any money, unless the knives are of INFERIOR QUALITY. But that would never happen...
Very light posting this weekend as I am heading to Maine to visit friends (and their kids, the origins of UHH.) I hope to find some wireless ports along the way. Although, I'm not sure ME even has electricity so we may be SOL.
Things I'll be checking on this weekend:
-Arsenal traveling to Blackburn, where the Gunners lost last season. I think the majic number for clinching the premiership is only four or five games
-Hoping Kerry still refuses to apologize for his "crooked & liar" comments about the Bush Administration. Denny Hastert has already come out with the "holier than thou" presser. Hypocrite!
-NCAA Selection Sunday will bring March Madness and after a champ is crowned, MLB Opening Day will be here. The green grass....day games.......unnaturally bulging biceps
-Which brings us to their problem: I really hope the MLBPA comes to there senses and allows SERIOUS testing before they get regulated like a bad policy.
-Finally, I've been over two weeks without a smoke and I will undoubtedly be tilting a fine New England lager or two. We'll see how my new found discipline hold up...
Have a great weekend!
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It 's 4:30am on Friday morning, baby L didn't sleep so good last night. I'm jumping on the grenade now and letting C get some rest. L and I are watching infomercials (can't find remote). We just were pitched the $859 knife set for 3 EASY payments of $13.99. That total comes to only $41.97 so they're not making any money, unless the knives are of INFERIOR QUALITY. But that would never happen...
Very light posting this weekend as I am heading to Maine to visit friends (and their kids, the origins of UHH.) I hope to find some wireless ports along the way. Although, I'm not sure ME even has electricity so we may be SOL.
Things I'll be checking on this weekend:
-Arsenal traveling to Blackburn, where the Gunners lost last season. I think the majic number for clinching the premiership is only four or five games
-Hoping Kerry still refuses to apologize for his "crooked & liar" comments about the Bush Administration. Denny Hastert has already come out with the "holier than thou" presser. Hypocrite!
-NCAA Selection Sunday will bring March Madness and after a champ is crowned, MLB Opening Day will be here. The green grass....day games.......unnaturally bulging biceps
-Which brings us to their problem: I really hope the MLBPA comes to there senses and allows SERIOUS testing before they get regulated like a bad policy.
-Finally, I've been over two weeks without a smoke and I will undoubtedly be tilting a fine New England lager or two. We'll see how my new found discipline hold up...
Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, March 11, 2004
Are you kidding me?
This was to good to pass up.Enjoy.
"And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign."
- Donald Rumsfeld, defenselink.mil, 04-09-03
"Victory means exit strategy, and it's important for the President to explain to us what the exit strategy is."
- George W. Bush, discussing Kosovo, Houston Chronicle, 04-09-99
Thanks to Tena, guest-blogging for Atrios, for posting this.
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This was to good to pass up.Enjoy.
"And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign."
- Donald Rumsfeld, defenselink.mil, 04-09-03
"Victory means exit strategy, and it's important for the President to explain to us what the exit strategy is."
- George W. Bush, discussing Kosovo, Houston Chronicle, 04-09-99
Thanks to Tena, guest-blogging for Atrios, for posting this.
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Bertuzzi Fries, But Not Enough
Steve Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks has been suspended for the rest of the regular season for a hit on Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche (formerly the Quebec Nordiques.) Moore suffered lacerations on his head and a broken neck.
This is a complete wimp-out by the no-balls, chicken shit NHL The seemingly harsh ban for the rest of the season only amounts to 17 games (if the Canucks have a first round playoff exit.) Steve Moore is still in the hospital wondering if he'll ever play again and Bertuzzi will be in training camp next year.
If I'm Moore I'm filing charges against this ogre posthaste.
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Steve Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks has been suspended for the rest of the regular season for a hit on Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche (formerly the Quebec Nordiques.) Moore suffered lacerations on his head and a broken neck.
This is a complete wimp-out by the no-balls, chicken shit NHL The seemingly harsh ban for the rest of the season only amounts to 17 games (if the Canucks have a first round playoff exit.) Steve Moore is still in the hospital wondering if he'll ever play again and Bertuzzi will be in training camp next year.
If I'm Moore I'm filing charges against this ogre posthaste.
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Arsenal Through!
Evidently, Arsenal were barely tested in their 2-0 defeat of Celta Vigo last night. They move to the Champions League quarters with a 5-2 aggregate win, on the strength of three away goals. What makes it all so satisfying is that ManUre were bounced on Tuesday by Porto. That's a shame.
If you've read this far, perhaps your ready to read a little further.
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Evidently, Arsenal were barely tested in their 2-0 defeat of Celta Vigo last night. They move to the Champions League quarters with a 5-2 aggregate win, on the strength of three away goals. What makes it all so satisfying is that ManUre were bounced on Tuesday by Porto. That's a shame.
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Finally. Will the MLBPA cave? Do they have a choice?
It looks as though our government is finally getting involved with the scandal that threatens Major League Baseball.
Congress will act if Major League Baseball's leaders fail to strengthen and expand the sport's drug-testing policy, Sen. John McCain said Wednesday.
McCain, R-Ariz., said during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing that he did not know which legislative steps could be imposed on baseball, but "we will have to act some way unless the major league players union acts in the affirmative and rapid fashion."
I've spoken to some people who don't think this is a problem.
They need to have a look at Jeff Bagwell.
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It looks as though our government is finally getting involved with the scandal that threatens Major League Baseball.
Congress will act if Major League Baseball's leaders fail to strengthen and expand the sport's drug-testing policy, Sen. John McCain said Wednesday.
McCain, R-Ariz., said during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing that he did not know which legislative steps could be imposed on baseball, but "we will have to act some way unless the major league players union acts in the affirmative and rapid fashion."
I've spoken to some people who don't think this is a problem.
They need to have a look at Jeff Bagwell.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Unfortunately, not a joke
If you support free speech read this NOW.
This has the makings of a huge legal battle. If they succeed do you think it will actually help BushCo, after all of the MEDIA coverage?
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If you support free speech read this NOW.
This has the makings of a huge legal battle. If they succeed do you think it will actually help BushCo, after all of the MEDIA coverage?
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The only thing he does like Clinton
It turns out the President is having guests in the White House, including campaign contributors in the Lincoln Bedroom.
Where is the outrage? I seem to remember when Clinton/Gore did this there was major media coverage and GOP pols screaming for investigations. It doesn't look as though the shoe will ever get to the other foot.
But if it does, you can read about the bob n' weave here.
sample questions/interactions from the daily press gaggle
Scott, Can I have a follow up?
Scott, You didn't answer my question.
Scott, You're saying that the president will spend more than one hour with the Chair and Vice Chair?
Scott, that doesn't answer my question.
Scott, perhaps I should rephrase it...
If you have the time go to the Press Briefing web site. It's amazing how Scott McClellan can stick to the talking points when the media smells blood in the water. Although it probably just seems worse (from the Administration's perspective) when you read it.
Kind of like Dan Dierdorf on Monday Night Football with the Closed Captioning turned on.
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It turns out the President is having guests in the White House, including campaign contributors in the Lincoln Bedroom.
Where is the outrage? I seem to remember when Clinton/Gore did this there was major media coverage and GOP pols screaming for investigations. It doesn't look as though the shoe will ever get to the other foot.
But if it does, you can read about the bob n' weave here.
sample questions/interactions from the daily press gaggle
Scott, Can I have a follow up?
Scott, You didn't answer my question.
Scott, You're saying that the president will spend more than one hour with the Chair and Vice Chair?
Scott, that doesn't answer my question.
Scott, perhaps I should rephrase it...
If you have the time go to the Press Briefing web site. It's amazing how Scott McClellan can stick to the talking points when the media smells blood in the water. Although it probably just seems worse (from the Administration's perspective) when you read it.
Kind of like Dan Dierdorf on Monday Night Football with the Closed Captioning turned on.
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CIA Director contradicts Cheney
George Tenet, in comments to the Senate Armed Services Committee, disputed VP Cheney's assertion that Iraq had weapon stockpiles and whether there existed a relationship between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida leader Osama Bin-Laden.
During the hearing Carl Levin and Edward Kennedy pressed Tenet hard on White House assertions about pre-war claims. This will not help the relations between the Administration and the intelligence community. It looks as though this is turning into a "He said He said" fiasco. If they're not careful this will start to steal the spotlight from Bush's stellar re-election campaign.
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George Tenet, in comments to the Senate Armed Services Committee, disputed VP Cheney's assertion that Iraq had weapon stockpiles and whether there existed a relationship between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida leader Osama Bin-Laden.
During the hearing Carl Levin and Edward Kennedy pressed Tenet hard on White House assertions about pre-war claims. This will not help the relations between the Administration and the intelligence community. It looks as though this is turning into a "He said He said" fiasco. If they're not careful this will start to steal the spotlight from Bush's stellar re-election campaign.
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Behold: FUNYUNS!
A very funny "review" of the nasty step-child in the Frito-LayFamily.
The snack that nobody talks about.
Kudos to Josh Marshall for Googling Funnyuns.
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A very funny "review" of the nasty step-child in the Frito-LayFamily.
The snack that nobody talks about.
Kudos to Josh Marshall for Googling Funnyuns.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Krugman: Picture=1,000 words
For those familiar with Paul Krugman this article and chart shouldn't be much of a surprise. A world class economist painting a picture that makes it easy for the layman to understand. This couldn't be much clearer. The Bush Administration has been badly miscalculating job creation and, hopefully, this will a main talking point of the campaign.
George W. Bush still has a net job loss during his presidency. Let's make it one term.
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For those familiar with Paul Krugman this article and chart shouldn't be much of a surprise. A world class economist painting a picture that makes it easy for the layman to understand. This couldn't be much clearer. The Bush Administration has been badly miscalculating job creation and, hopefully, this will a main talking point of the campaign.
George W. Bush still has a net job loss during his presidency. Let's make it one term.
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Child Logic
I have three sons. Ages 9(J), 8(D) and 10 months(L). I just heard this as I made dinner:
J: Why do you always want to play with me?
L: Because you never let me play with you.
I'm forever amazed by these kids.
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I have three sons. Ages 9(J), 8(D) and 10 months(L). I just heard this as I made dinner:
J: Why do you always want to play with me?
L: Because you never let me play with you.
I'm forever amazed by these kids.
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"A Shocking Stumble"
As John Kerry continues to hammerPresident Bush on a variety of issues the current administration isn't doing itself any favors by using actors as firemen in their current campaign commercials.
It's still very early, but some polls show the race very close in swing states.
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As John Kerry continues to hammerPresident Bush on a variety of issues the current administration isn't doing itself any favors by using actors as firemen in their current campaign commercials.
It's still very early, but some polls show the race very close in swing states.
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Should You Have to Go Up the River
In light of Martha's recent conviction on four counts of stock fraud/insider trading there has been a flurry of activity in the media. I've seen an hour network TV show on Martha: What's Next, hundreds of column inches devoted to her legal exploits and covers of national magazines. So, after all of that coverage, it's no surprise that some old stand-bys get trotted out.
But lets ask ourselves, is there really a best place to go to prison?
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In light of Martha's recent conviction on four counts of stock fraud/insider trading there has been a flurry of activity in the media. I've seen an hour network TV show on Martha: What's Next, hundreds of column inches devoted to her legal exploits and covers of national magazines. So, after all of that coverage, it's no surprise that some old stand-bys get trotted out.
But lets ask ourselves, is there really a best place to go to prison?
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Monday, March 08, 2004
From the 'I Have No Idea' Department
According to a recent edition of the newsletter, Inside Michigan Politics, John Ramsey is considering a run for the Michigan House of Representatives. If you don't know the name, you need to watch much more tabloid television. He is the father of murdered child pageant star JonBenet. John and his wife Patricia were all over the tabloids in 1996 after their daughter was slain. That case remains unsolved.
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According to a recent edition of the newsletter, Inside Michigan Politics, John Ramsey is considering a run for the Michigan House of Representatives. If you don't know the name, you need to watch much more tabloid television. He is the father of murdered child pageant star JonBenet. John and his wife Patricia were all over the tabloids in 1996 after their daughter was slain. That case remains unsolved.
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Arsenal into the Semi-Final draw!
A wonderful description of Arsenal's expolits from all thingsfootie.com. Evidently, the Arsenal performance wasn't the only thing magical on Saturday at Portsmouth.
More from Arsene Wenger's email to supporters,
"Saturday's 5-1 win at Portsmouth was a wonderful result for us. But it was even more enjoyable to hear the opposition fans cheering our team. I have not seen that before."
When Le Boss says he hasn't seen it before it must be rare. On my next trip to the U.K. I will definitely be going to see a match at Portsmouth. Hopefully this will be before the opening of Ashburton Grove.
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A wonderful description of Arsenal's expolits from all thingsfootie.com. Evidently, the Arsenal performance wasn't the only thing magical on Saturday at Portsmouth.
More from Arsene Wenger's email to supporters,
"Saturday's 5-1 win at Portsmouth was a wonderful result for us. But it was even more enjoyable to hear the opposition fans cheering our team. I have not seen that before."
When Le Boss says he hasn't seen it before it must be rare. On my next trip to the U.K. I will definitely be going to see a match at Portsmouth. Hopefully this will be before the opening of Ashburton Grove.
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Getting Paid!
Congratulations to Kevin Drum at Calpundit who has just announced that he will begin writing a blog for Washington Monthly. I will be updating his URL on my blogroll when he's situated so you can still find him.
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Congratulations to Kevin Drum at Calpundit who has just announced that he will begin writing a blog for Washington Monthly. I will be updating his URL on my blogroll when he's situated so you can still find him.
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A Good Read
Always a must read is The Hamster, especially on Mondays. Each Monday a choice list of the best comedy, mostly of the late night talk variety. For the un-initiated, this site gathers all of the relevant left-leaning news and presents it in an easy to read (and link to) format. Go check it out.
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Always a must read is The Hamster, especially on Mondays. Each Monday a choice list of the best comedy, mostly of the late night talk variety. For the un-initiated, this site gathers all of the relevant left-leaning news and presents it in an easy to read (and link to) format. Go check it out.
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Out with Specter
Joe Hoeffel is running for the Senate in PA against longtime GOP Senator/Ira Einhorn attorney Arlen Specter. Early poll numbers show that Specter can be beat. Whatever support you can give to counteract Santorum's votes would be appreciated.
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Joe Hoeffel is running for the Senate in PA against longtime GOP Senator/Ira Einhorn attorney Arlen Specter. Early poll numbers show that Specter can be beat. Whatever support you can give to counteract Santorum's votes would be appreciated.
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Sunday, March 07, 2004
Houston Social Event of the Year (Besides a Ken Lay Perp Walk)
So you're just chillin' trying to do your important job and one day your brother calls and says, "Bro! I'm getting married again! I met this great lady who volunteers with Mom." Your reaction is, screw you and you tell your other brother (who is also somewhat self-important) not to go either.
A family that lies, cheats & steals together...
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So you're just chillin' trying to do your important job and one day your brother calls and says, "Bro! I'm getting married again! I met this great lady who volunteers with Mom." Your reaction is, screw you and you tell your other brother (who is also somewhat self-important) not to go either.
A family that lies, cheats & steals together...
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Under Construction
I'm messing around with the style and color a little. Hopefully when I'm finished you'll still be able to read it. Please ignore the fuschia background. Thanks.
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I'm messing around with the style and color a little. Hopefully when I'm finished you'll still be able to read it. Please ignore the fuschia background. Thanks.
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Still Smoke Free!
It's been a while since an update, so I'm happy to report that it's been almost two weeks since my last, "coffin nail." I suppose my lack of "journaling" about being smoke free is a solid testament as to how good I feel. I know I have miles to go, especially since I haven't tilted a beer or CapnCoke since my last smoke. There will be bumps along the way but I'm now starting to feel like a non-smoker. Each breath is less wheezy than the last and I can definitely taste and smell better too! I highly recommend quitting.
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It's been a while since an update, so I'm happy to report that it's been almost two weeks since my last, "coffin nail." I suppose my lack of "journaling" about being smoke free is a solid testament as to how good I feel. I know I have miles to go, especially since I haven't tilted a beer or CapnCoke since my last smoke. There will be bumps along the way but I'm now starting to feel like a non-smoker. Each breath is less wheezy than the last and I can definitely taste and smell better too! I highly recommend quitting.
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