Sports Illustrated Online has a lovely article by Tom Verducci, who addresses what many long suspected: that major league pitchers improve when they move from the AL to the NL.
I just read, via MeFi, about the town of Atwood, Kansas. This basic midwest town recently voted to deny gay people basic rights regarding their relationships. The margin of defeat for gay people was significant: 984 residents voted to amend the town charter to deny gay people their rights, while 113 stood up for decency. …
Activity: road cycling Location: Washington, DC (work commute + side trip to Tidal Basin) Distance: 5.9 mi. Duration: 38 min. Weather: sunny, 68 degrees Max HR (bursts): 180 (beats in 10 seconds x 6) Avg HR: 125 Type: aerobic (barely) In addition to my normal commute, I made a side trip to the Tidal Basin …
In the “what kind of dipshit people do we have working in big box stores” category, a man was detained at a Best Buy for paying for goods with $2 bills. So be careful where you decide to spend the less-common denominations – it could result in an impromptu visit from the feds.
Activity: road cycling Location: Washington, DC area (Dupont to Glen Echo/Old Angler’s Inn) Distance: 24.1 mi. Duration: 1:31 Weather: sunny, 76 degrees Max HR (bursts): 180 (beats in 10 seconds x 6) Avg HR: 155 Type: aerobic A good follow-uo ride to yesterday. My butt was a bit sore at first (bicycle seats tend to …
Activity: road cycling Location: Washington, DC area Distance: 23.5 mi. Duration: 1:39 Weather: sunny, 62 degrees Max HR (bursts): 180 (beats in 10 seconds x 6) Avg HR: 150 Type: aerobic A nice day for the season’s first longer bike ride. The District is crowded due to the Cherry Blossom Festival, so it wasn’t really …
Without fail, the Utah legislature stuck down legislation that would requre female contraception to be covered by health insurance – theocracy at work. However, a lawsuit involving the Union Pacific railroad company may force Utah into the latter part of the 20th century. The suit’s premise is simple: UP’s health plan covers Viagra (as do …
A useful synergy: Google Maps meet Craig’s List in the ultimate map-based apartment search.
Traditionally, baseball has been “the great equalizer.” Baseball parks were some of the first places where racial integration took place: black and white, sitting together, rooting for the home team. The labels “rich” and “poor” were largely irrelevant, as people were there for the singular purpose of watching and enjoying the game. As a way …
It is with a heavy heart that I admit that Sesame Street has finally, absolutely jumped the shark. The final blow? They’re putting Cookie Monster on a healthy diet.
