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Thomason released
Braves Journal —
Authority: 119
So, I’m home for now. I’m still loopy, but so far things aren’t too bad. Roll Tide.12 hours ago -
Saturday Open Thread: Prohibition Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, in 1933, Prohibition was finally repealed: Tip your waitresses or bartenders even more today. Happy Repeal Day!21 hours ago -
Open Thread – Party Time!
The Mudflats —
Authority: 594
Flyinureye does it again! My favorite part is the small type on the ride sign.23 hours ago -
Friday Free For All: Washington Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, in 1783, Washington gave his farewell address to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City. The tavern was owned by Samuel Fraunces, a free black from Dominica. He would later accept Washington’s invitation to be Chief Steward at the President’s residence.1 day ago -
Open Thread – Black Thursday
The Mudflats —
Authority: 594
This is the saddest day of the month. At least as far as vegetables are concerned. I signed up a couple months ago to start receiving a Glacier Valley Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box. What this means is that every Wednesday, I get a gigantic box full to the brim with organic veggies. Most are grown in ...2 days ago -
Thursday Open Thread: Illini Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, in 1818, Illinois became the 21st State:2 days ago -
Open Thread – Backstage Fun
The Mudflats —
Authority: 594
There are all sorts of fun places to poke around backstage on the blog. I usually forget they’re all there, and then when I remember I have fun catching up on the statistics. So, I thought I’d share some fun Mudflats trivia with you that you never get to see. One thing that Wordpress (my blog platform) tells ...3 days ago -
Wednesday Night Open Thread: Girardi Honored Again
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
Authority: 488
- Joe Girardi was honored as the March of Dimes Sportsman of the Year today . Venus Williams was also honored today as she was named Sportswoman of the Year. - Heres some more on Joe Girardi via Tyler Kepner of the NY Times. Girardi was asked by the beat writers about many different baseball related topics and ...3 days ago -
Does Medium Affect Behavior?
WebWorkerDaily —
Authority: 676
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how people behave in different environments. It first crossed my mind a month or so ago, while out shopping with one of my sisters. She was driving, someone cut her off, and she commented on the person’s rude behavior. I said that I wondered if the person would act the same in ...3 days ago -
Wednesday Open Thread: Napoleon Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of France (also, today, in 1805, Napoleon won a decisive victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, leaving an indelible mark on battlefield tactics):3 days ago -
Open Thread – Hold Dan Sullivan Accountable
The Mudflats —
Authority: 594
For all of you who, like me, have been waiting for some sort of “Hold Dan Sullivan Accountable” place where people united in their disdain for Dan Sullivan can go and pull up a virtual chair, and break some virtual bread, have I got the place for you. Taa-daa! Behold the “Hold Dan Sullivan Accountable” ...3 days ago -
Tuesday Open Thread: West Point Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, President Obama travels to West Point, the United States Military Academy, to announce his absolute, final, this is really it, no mistake about it, really serious decision on Afghanistan.4 days ago -
Open Thread – It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…
The Mudflats —
Authority: 594
It is dark. It gets that way pretty early these days. I don’t pay attention to exactly when the sun sets because I figure if I don’t know, I won’t be forced to think about it. It is also windy. Really windy. I can hear the gusts as they come barreling down the valley. It starts as a low distant rumble and ...5 days ago -
Monday Night Open Thread: Marketability Wont Be A Factor With Matsui
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
Authority: 488
- This comes from Buster Olneys Twitter earlier today: Heard this: Matsui’s attraction as a marketable asset is no factor for the Yankees. It is about getting the right player at the right price. As a fan you hope that this is always the case. A team should never make a decision based on anything but how it ...5 days ago -
Monday Open Thread: Churchill Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, in 1874, Winston Churchill was born. (There is no way we can improve on that sentence.) Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) and Jonathan Swift were also born on this day. This day is truly blessed. Enjoy.5 days ago -
Open Thread – Skilak Lake
The Mudflats —
Authority: 594
The official Mudflats aviator “Mudflatter Don” is back! I love when he does a “fly by” over my inbox and leaves pictures he’s taken on his Alaskan flying adventures. Here’s a beautiful shot of Skilak (skee-lack) Lake on the Kenai Penninsula, south of Anchorage. He and his flying companions stopped ...6 days ago -
Open Thread: Haters Ball ‘09, Featuring the All-New D.E.N.N.I.S. System
Kissing Suzy Kolber —
Authority: 139
Wooo, Sunday Night Football! Oh wait, Steelers-Ravens? Can I downgrade that “Wooo” to a “Meh”? Yes, it’s Pittsburgh versus Baltimore in the race for second place in the AFC North. The Steelers are without Ben Roethlisberger, backup QB Charlie Batch, and Head & Shoulders spokesmodel Troy Polamalu. In ...6 days ago -
Sunday Night Open Thread: Happy Birthday Mo!
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
Authority: 488
- Happy birthday to the greatest closer in baseball history. Mariano turns 40 today. - With Bob Sheppard officially retiring, Buster Olney wrote this blog post about the Voice of Yankee Stadium. When Olney was a beat writer for The Times he, Sheppard, and Eddie Layton would always rush to the first elevator ...6 days ago -
Smokin’ hot chicks!!! Smokin’ hot 4pm open thread!!!
Kissing Suzy Kolber —
Authority: 139
Best episode of “Scrubs” ever. Today’s lackluster slate of games continues… Chicago at Minnesota – NFL.com recommends that fantasy owners start Purple Jesus against the Bears today. Thanks to the Shield for that otherwise unobtainable nugget of wisdom. They also recommend against sticking your dick ...6 days ago -
Sunday Open Thread: Palestine Edition
Big Government —
Authority: 817
Today, in 1947, the United Nations General Assembly voted to partition the former British protectorate of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab States.6 days ago
