Monthly Archives: September 2009

Moving Violation

There’s part of me that could care less about Roman Polanski’s current predicament. Arrest him, don’t arrest him–who cares? Thirty-plus years after the fact, is pursuing one criminal really so important? Surely, the Los Angeles DA’s office could use their … Read on! —->

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Gourmet Food Companies Are Reading My Mind!

This morning, I purchased some coffee from one of Brooklyn’s many breakfast carts. Upon first sip, the taste brought to mind bacon. Like, a lot. Though I enjoy the (very) occasional strip of bacon on an egg sammich or a … Read on! —->

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1999 Project: Atlanta, Round 4

Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. On Monday, the Mets got a much needed off day and some more bad news. The surging Reds won yet again, which put them 1.5 games ahead of the Mets in … Read on! —->

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1999 Project: Games 154-156

Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. September 24, 1999: Phillies 3, Mets 2 After a damaging and occasionally embarrassing sweep in Atlanta, the Mets headed to Philadelphia. The Phillies had a miserable end to their year, going … Read on! —->

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YouTubery Friday: Danzig Meets Shakira and Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace

It’s Friday! Procrastinate and countdown to happy hour with these lovely bits! Call this edition “Late to the Party”, since it focuses on two things I should have watched/discovered much sooner. No matter! The important thing is, I know about … Read on! —->

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1999 Project: Atlanta, Round 3

Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. As I wrote on this site recently, I’ve tried to be objective when compiling the 1999 Project. I wanted it to be a celebration of that Mets team and not a … Read on! —->

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“Classic Scratchbomb”: Come Back Home, Bobby V, All Is Forgiven

Today, Bob Raissman of the Daily News reported that Bobby Valentine is close to signing a “lucrative multi-year deal” with ESPN, and will join the crowded ranks of Baseball Tonight. I, for one, am sad. I’m glad Bobby V is … Read on! —->

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For Yankee Fans, the Long Drought Is Finally Over

NEW YORK–Yankee fans nationwide rejoiced Tuesday, as their team finally emerged from the wilderness and ended their playoff drought. The Bronx Bombers hadn’t made the playoffs since 2007, a staggering lapse that tried the patience of even the most die-hard … Read on! —->

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1999 Project: Games 148-150

Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. September 17, 1999: Phillies 8, Mets 5 The Mets returned from their last West Coast trip of the year one game out of first, three games ahead in the wild card … Read on! —->

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Bill Belichick: GOTOPressConference

Coach, the Patriots didn’t put up any points at all in the second half, and they were limited to three field goals in the first half. Was that due to the Jets’ defense, or is Tom Brady still rusty? They … Read on! —->

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