http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:06:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2008/03/15/interesting-place-to-pick-back-up/ Two of my favorite things.  It can't get much more fun than this! How Much Will the Mets Miss Tom Glavine? » Mets Geek http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2007/11/10/math-and-baseball/ 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. http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2007/11/10/catalog-choice-welcome/ 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!  http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2007/11/10/im-back-4/ 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 TimesWHAT?!?!I know many people think that the ACLU is "off it's rocker" on some issues, but ... http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2006/05/24/aclu-may-block-criticism-by-its-board-new-york-times/ 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 ... http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2006/04/18/virtual-talmud-rick-warrens-mega-synagogue/ 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 ... http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2006/04/13/mike-davidson-i-steal-television-shows-because-i-have-to/ Help me out here.Anybody know where this mine in Tasmania is?'Fossil' hat http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2006/03/12/fossil-hat/ "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 bootWow!Thanks to Fountainhead: Bid to give Bush the boot http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2006/03/12/bid-to-give-bush-the-boot/ 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 ... http://whsjr.soistmann.com/oped/2006/03/12/kobe-vs-wilt/