Archive for January, 2009
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Here is a question that few ever ask. Do you like your hair? The question has a multitude of answers depending on whom you ask. For many aging men, the answer may be no since many are losing their hair and facing being bald. And there are tens of millions made to make those men [...]
U.S. soccer – buying fans is a bad idea
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Soccer in the U.S. is anything but a major sport. And there are hordes of reasons that I have heard for why it is not. The game is too hard to understand – as opposed to the multitude of rules in Hockey, Basketball, Football, and BaseBall (pine tar??). Or that the scores are too low, [...]
I have often regretted my speech, never my silence
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke (1729-1797) For those that are still angry, concerned, or just learning of the murder of Oscar Grant I want to mention that I have not forgotten. I still am following the details as best I can [...]
The Razzie Award nominations are out
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009Ah, what is January without the annual Razzie Award nominations. Not that 2008 was a year lacking actors, actresses, and films aplenty for the nominations. In fact I’m sure the judges had quite the time trying to narrow the field. But the Razzies generally pick the top of the worst of any given year. And [...]
President Obama's inaugural speech
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009While I may not agree with the politics of President Obama, there should be no question that I respect and admire the man. He has accomplished something I have grown up thinking was impossible in my lifetime. He is an inspiration, and is the image of America. Never doubt that my differences cloud my sight [...]
The power for young minds is back on
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009A quick update from Michael Vass
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009Well there is nothing like the internet. But like any business, sometimes you have to stop and fix the equipment. And that is what has happened over the last couple of days for me. But everything is up and running again. So I have a bit to catch up with. Sorry for the delay.
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