December 2009
“If we can’t catch a Nigerian with a powerful explosive powder in his oddly...”
– - Maureen Dowd, NY Times (via underpaidgenius) (via buffleheadcabin
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Something something Larry David
(via jhnbrssndn)
The terrorists are the Roadrunner & we are the Coyote. Complete with an an endless supply of misguided TNT blasts.
Key Red Sox dates during the season
April 4 — MLB Opening Night: Red Sox vs. Yankees at Fenway Park. Let it all begin anew.
April 12 — Target Field opening: Twins vs. Red Sox. Sox get first look at the new stadium and their 2011 catcher Joe Mauer.
June 18-20 — Dodgers vs Red Sox at Fenway. ¿Dónde has estado Manny Ramirez?
Oct. 1-3 Last series of season. Yankees vs Sox at Fenway. Loser goes home?
A thought about added security measures in the...
God(if you believe in one)forbid in the future there is a terrorist attack in this country that occurs in a movie theater, similar to the incident on Delta or the shoe bomber. What would the ramifications be? What guidelines could we see the government put in place to make out film making experience a “safer” one?
Using the parameters that have been and are currently being put into...
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andrearosen:
[Otis Redding - Pain in My Heart]
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car vs. Zipcar
marco:
Enterprise: You make a “reservation” for a general car class (“Compact”, “Full Size”, etc.). But when you show up, they’re out of everything, and you’re stuck with something that’s not even close. In my case, my “Premium” (“Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon or similar”) was interpreted as a Mini Cooper. And while I enjoy driving Minis, they’re absolutely not “similar” to a full-size, 4-door,...
My post-Holiday gift to you
Seeing that this week is popular for vaca. and/or doing minimal amount of work for your current employer, I bestow upon any bored souls reading this a gift. A gift of entertainment in the form of a promo code for Amazon Video on Demand. That code is: AVODGIFT (must be redeemed by midnight 1/3/2010)
If you have an Amazon account all you do is log on, go to the Video on Demand section, and select...
“If you’re going to call yourself a news network, then cover the news.”
– Rachel Sklar, MSNBC criticized for response to terrorism story (via soupsoup)
So true. I especially liked the Daily Kos’ take: “What are they, a high school radio station left on autopilot from Friday night to Monday morning? … If MSNBC wants to be a force, when will they wake...
Move along, nothing to see here.
katiebakes:
Please forgive and ignore this indulgent post, but I just need to round up in one place all the things I wrote for Deadspin on Saturday, mostly for the sake of my parents (I mean, this is what we’re dealing with) and my friends, the majority of whom are not aware of the existence of the Internet.
All I Want for Christmas is to Never Hear That Song Again
Snapped Femur? I Barely...
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Thats easy...
hono-lulu:
I wonder how different things would have turned out, if at all, had Cooper Manning not been sick and played for Ole Miss and was potentially drafted as a WR. A Manning WR.
We would have had:
A third version of the Manning face after every pass that bounced off his hands.
A third version of the Manning shoulder slouch after passes short-hopped him by two yards.
A third version of...
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Fellow degenerate gamblers rejoice!! →
But on a recent Sunday in the sports book at the M Resort in nearby Henderson, gamblers seeking action on professional and college football games were engaging in a much different ritual: betting through hand-held devices no larger than a smartphone.
Anyone who’s ever been to a sports book knew that was coming, right? No? Well chew on this & then you’ll know why Casinos wanted...
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Urban Meyer leaves door open for his return to...
When discussing his situation with the Gator players, Coach Meyer said the offensive coordinator will assume the HC role on an interim basis &, if his health improves, he may return.
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Who was more excited about the Urban Meyer...
Georgia fans or Katie Bakes, who just an hour earlier was perusing ESPN’s boxing archives for stories on Deadspin?
““Dad, do you remember seeing Star Wars in theaters?”
“No, Tim, I didn’t want...”
– Spytap, FTW
Urban Meyer will step down after Sugar Bowl
Meyer, 45, has had issues with migraine headaches in the past and was even hospitalized after one game this season because of dehydration.
He walks away with 5 years and $20 million left on contract
From the official release:
“I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking...
Breaking: Florida football coach Urban Meyer...
Rumors of health issues
Post edit: The official release states reason is due to health concern but the site with details has crashed.
But it had the pretty pictures & noise that go...
doublejack:
I have to say, your overwrought, pseudo-intellectual rant against the latest Hollywood blockbuster is simply adorable.
Saying TwentyTen>Saying TwoThousandTen
Get aboard the bandwagon now, seats are filling up.
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I often buy one way tickets for last minute travel...
But a person on a Govt. watch list for TWO YEARS, & whose own father notified the authorities six months ago about his behavior, can get on a plane without extra precautions thus allowing him to be in possession of an explosive device?
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So wait, the father of the terror suspect from...
Seriously? You can’t make that stuff up.
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Rep. Peter King: Device from plane that landed in...
White House calls it an attempted act of terrorism.
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I wonder if Tiger Woods will get a new golf club...
AP: Senior U.S. counterterror official says a... →
I guess we have to take the news source into consideration, but still:
The male passenger, possibly linked to terrorist organization al-Qaeda, ignited a powdery substance prior to landing Friday, Fox News confirmed. The man is believed to be Nigerian
But ABC News also adds:
The suspect, who ABC reported suffered second-degree burns, told federal investigators he was connected to al-Qaeda, though...
Theological Investigations: Why Do The Jews Eat... →
stephaniewei:
fek:
That said, there are only so many times you can ask “WWJ8LD?” (or: “What would Jennifer 8. Lee do?) every December 25th when it comes to the yearly mystic ritual of Jews and Chinese food. Well, Jenny “8-Ball” Lee: you’re not the only expert on this in New York. In fact, you’re playing second fiddle in this city to someone on our masthead: Adrian Chen.
Involved herein:...
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“Anyone who firmly believes all men & women were created equal has obviously...”
– Anonymous(I think) 