Monthly Archives: August 2008
Print – Read what they read in Google Reader
New from Google Reader: Official Google Reader Blog: Read what they read. I’m already addicted to Google Reader, and the new power reader subscriptions only serve to enhance my dependence on google. Ever wonder what John McCain or Barack Obama … Continue reading
Aaron Crow: The Aftermath
Just in case you missed it: The Nationals failed to sign their first round draft pick Aaron Crow. The whole draft signing process isn’t as open to examination as I’d like it to be, but the time line is being … Continue reading
Twins Sweep; Nats Swept
While this weekend was an ugly series sweep for the Minnesota Twins, the weekend for the Nationals was much worse. The Twins’ offense looked good, while their bullpen continued to struggle. Whatever the games looked like, they counted in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Crow, Asides, Baseball, Livan Hernandez, Nationals, New York Mets, Twins
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Silva v. Liriano
Tonight the Twins start their weekend series with the Seattle Mariners. Former Twin Carlos Silva will start for the seamen and Franchise will start for the Twins. I wanted to highlight this game because I am always eager to see … Continue reading
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Tagged Asides, Carlos Silva, Francisco Liriano, Seattle Mariners, Twins
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The Nationals Shouldn’t Sign Free Agents?
Thom Loverro covers the Washington Nationals for the Washington Times. You can view his personal website here: www.thomloverro.com. Make sure to look at the picture of Thom in the Oval Office, I think it’s supposed to give him credibility. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Nationals, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, Thom Loverro, Washington DC, Washinton Times
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Print – Bay Bridge Accident
I was talking about the recent Bay Bridge accident with my co-workers at lunch1. I’m not sure how many people actually have seen pictures of the accident, so I’ve posted a picture that I took as we passed the wreckage. … Continue reading
Aaron Crow signs . . . but not with the Nationals.
This story from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is something to keep an eye on: Fort Worth Cats sign major-league draft pick Aaron Crow. Aaron Crow, the Nationals’ 2008 first round draft pick, has apparently signed with an independent league team. … Continue reading
Metropolitans at Nationals
I went to a Nationals game last night. The New York Mets are in town, and Johan Santana was pitching. The nationals ended up losing after beaning a batter with the bases loaded in the eighth inning. I’m not sure … Continue reading
Twins West Coast Aside
The Twins are struggling early on their West Coast road trip. Hopefully they can salvage one game from their series in Seattle today. Ibanez should be tired from knocking in all those runs the last two games. Let’s go Blackburn, … Continue reading
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First week in August, and the Minnesota Twins are in first place in the AL Central. Can they Hold on?
First week in August, and the Minnesota Twins are in first place in the AL Central. Can they Hold on? Lets hope so.
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Print – The Looming Tower by Lawernce Wright
Last night I finished reading The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright1. The book won awards from Time, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times Book Review for being … Continue reading
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Tagged al-Qaeda, al-Zawahiri, Bin Laden, John O’Neill, Lawrence Wright, Non-Fiction, Print, Terrorism
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