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Interesting Place to Pick Back Up

bsoist — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:28:25 +0000

I decided to start my new blogging routine today and I noted a link in my last post - “How much will the Mets miss Tom Glavine?”

No much, huh?

Anyway, I plan to start with a few book and DVD reviews since I am changing the way those display on my homepage. After that, maybe I’ll have something to say about the election.

Math and Baseball

bsoist — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:36:15 +0000

Two of my favorite things. It can’t get much more fun than this!

How Much Will the Mets Miss Tom Glavine? » Mets Geek

Catalog Choice - Welcome

bsoist — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:14:27 +0000

I do like catalogs but I don’t want to receive them all! Check this place out. Catalog Choice - WelcomeCatalog Choice is the free service that lets you opt-out of unwanted catalogs.

I’m Back

bsoist — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:06:52 +0000

After a year and a half of doing other things and ignoring this place I am finally back. I thought I was done with this but I decided I missed it.So, I’m back!

A.C.L.U. May Block Criticism by Its Board - New York Times

bsoist — Wed, 24 May 2006 16:12:02 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union is weighing new standards that would discourage its board members from publicly criticizing the organization’s policies and internal administration.A.C.L.U. May Block Criticism by Its Board - New York Times

WHAT?!?!I know many people think that the ACLU is “off it’s rocker” on some issues, but I am a big supporter of what they stand for, or what I thought they stood for.I even understand that some corporate entities need to control PR, but it just seem ridiculous that the ACLU would do anything to stifle speech of any kind.I am very surprised to say the least.Thanks to Stop the ACLU

Virtual Talmud: Rick Warren’s Mega-Synagogue

bsoist — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:45:39 +0000

I am a little confused by Rick Warren’s involvement in growing Mega-Synagogues. Not sure what to think actually.

The idea of mega-synagogues with yoga workshops, banjo-playing Jewish rock stars leading mussaf service, and Rick Warren-styled rabbis preaching to 10,000 overworked, overeducated, and over-purpose-driven Jews would sure be a sight to see.Virtual Talmud: Rick Warren’s Mega-Synagogue

Mike Davidson: I Steal Television Shows Because I Have To

bsoist — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:49:01 +0000

As a TiVO lover and a web developer, I had to laugh at this

let me just say that this recorder obeys orders about as reliably as Internet Explorer renders CSS. That is to say, sporadically, sloppily, and at times, without reason.Mike Davidson: I Steal Television Shows Because I Have To

Unlike Mike, I stuck with DirecTV so I don’t have this problem.:)

‘Fossil’ hat

bsoist — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 23:46:56 +0000

Help me out here.Anybody know where this mine in Tasmania is?‘Fossil’ hat

Bid to give Bush the boot

bsoist — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:05:17 +0000

“Therefore, the voters of the town of Newfane ask that our representative to the U.S. House of Representatives file articles of impeachment to remove him from office.”All in favour?: 129. All opposed?: 21. Meeting adjourned.Bid to give Bush the boot

Wow!Thanks to Fountainhead: Bid to give Bush the boot

Kobe vs. Wilt

bsoist — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:04:16 +0000

On January 22, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a single NBA game. This is an amazing feat which one can’t help compare to Wilt’s 100 point game. A Sports Illustrated article which reminds us of the difference in stature between the two players even prompted some to hail Kobe’s performance as superior given he is six inches shorter than Wilt. While I think this is a ridiculuos idea, I couldn’t help but put together a spreadsheet to determine what it takes to “break the record.” I factored in three point shots while I was at it. Of course, I couldn’t resist an online version as well.:)On a related note, I read another interesting article about a man who gave up tickets to see Wilt’s 100 and Kobe’s 81!