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Archive for November, 2006

utah misses the (world cup) boat

randomduck - November 25th, 2006 | Comments Off

The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup has brought its act to North America in its usual “placate the U.S. and Canadian teams” swing before it returns to Europe for the remainder of the season. This weekend, there will be races in Lake Louise, Alberta, and Aspen, Colorado, with races next weekend at Lake Louise [...]

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it must be thanksgiving….

randomduck - November 23rd, 2006 | Comments Off

I’m in Connecticut.
Macy’s Parade is done.
The carrots and peppers are made (yesterday, before we left on the 9-hour highway trek).
And “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” is on the stereo.
Wanna listen to “Alice”? Click here to give it a spin.
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things i never thought i’d see on tv: part 47

randomduck - November 21st, 2006 | Comments Off

Jerry Seinfeld telling Letterman’s audience to stop laughing during Michael Richards’ apology for last weekend’s racist outburst.
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review: brian wilson @ the warner theatre

randomduck - November 20th, 2006 | Comment (1)

Just one night removed from Bob Dylan, sprite and I went to see Brian Wilson in concert at the wonderful Warner Theatre. Unlike Dylan’s show, which is raw and edgy, Wilson’s show was one of harmony and memories - and one of the final opportunities to hear Wilson and band perform Pet Sounds in [...]

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review: bob dylan @ patriot center

randomduck - November 20th, 2006 | Comments Off

Bob Dylan continues to reinvent himself, as was evident at his show last Friday at George Mason University’s Patriot Center. Not content to play the same song the same way twice, Dylan and his talented band threw in twists and turns the entire time.
Dylan, camped out behind a keyboard that was set on “Wurlitzer,” [...]

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workout log: 18 november 2006

randomduck - November 18th, 2006 | Comments Off

Activity: road cycling
Location: Ijamsville, MD > Libertytown, MD
Distance: 50.7 miles (hilly)
Duration: 2:39
Weather: overcast and cold, 37-46 degrees
Avg HR: 162 (max 184)
Type: aerobic
PPTC “Sweet Land of Liberty” ride. A cold morning for a ride, but a great day to be on the bike. I didn’t feel quite right the entire ride - probably the [...]

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