Showing posts with label Mariners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mariners. Show all posts
But let's start it out on a positive notes. The M's swept the A's in a battle the last two places in the AL West. You have to give the M's credit though. Now five games over .500 and battling despite injuries and trades all over the place. This really could be a good baseball team in 2010.
Back to what can't be ignored, however. On the ride in this morning I read a lot more coverage on Ted Kennedy. The main news now is that he will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, next to his two brothers. One person yesterday was quoted as saying the Kennedy's were, "America's first Royal Family."
There is some truth to that. Consider that every one of them ran for President, almost in succession. Consider that Robert probably would have won and had it worked right it would've been right after his brother, John, had finished his two terms. Then consider that save for an accident that he ran away from Ted may have been in the White House as well. But it wasn't just those three. One of the greatest accomplishments of any of the siblings had to be Eunice, who created the Special Olympics. This family were not just giants in American politics; for a while, they were American politics. They were exactly what American families strive to be. Good family with successful children who make a difference working for Americans. The disgusting irony of Ted dying during the most bitter healthcare battle in 20 years is not lost.
But even as someone who grew up long after the hey day of the Kennedy's, I can tell there is a void. America identifies with the name Kennedy. His Saturday morning service which will see the likes of President Obama, President Carter (who beat Kennedy in 1980), President Clinton, both Bush presidents and Senator McCain, while not quite the spectacle of Princess Diana's in England, will have that same feel as if the country has lost a son. A void that once was just filled with the next brother in such a great line of a great family, cannot be filled again.
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The country goes on, however, and news pours in. First, I've just decided to use the blog for some serious sports analysis starting next week. Look for football updates and such as the season goes on. Some of you know that I tend to only answer questions pertaining to analysis of teams when I am asked them, but hey, I don't work in an athletic department anymore. And no, UW is not going to win 10 games. If you think that you should probably be the football coach at Garfield High School. Anyway, I am excited for it. Maybe, if they can be convinced, the sportswriter Jesse and rabid sports fan Jim and I can all join together and do some sort of blog. Ideas just flowing. Stay tuned.
On to the links:
The teachers in Kent, Wash voted to strike. Unofficially this has to be the fifth or sixth in the last 15 years in Western Washington.
Not sure what the word is for this move by Ohio State. Classy certainly comes to mind. One of my favorite parts of Washington National's games is the recognition of the military at every game.
And apologies, but due to the fact that just about the entire Homeland Security department just rolled up outside my office - at least 25 SUV's, motorcycles, etc, we're going to postpone further link sharing.
Later.
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Back to what can't be ignored, however. On the ride in this morning I read a lot more coverage on Ted Kennedy. The main news now is that he will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, next to his two brothers. One person yesterday was quoted as saying the Kennedy's were, "America's first Royal Family."
There is some truth to that. Consider that every one of them ran for President, almost in succession. Consider that Robert probably would have won and had it worked right it would've been right after his brother, John, had finished his two terms. Then consider that save for an accident that he ran away from Ted may have been in the White House as well. But it wasn't just those three. One of the greatest accomplishments of any of the siblings had to be Eunice, who created the Special Olympics. This family were not just giants in American politics; for a while, they were American politics. They were exactly what American families strive to be. Good family with successful children who make a difference working for Americans. The disgusting irony of Ted dying during the most bitter healthcare battle in 20 years is not lost.
But even as someone who grew up long after the hey day of the Kennedy's, I can tell there is a void. America identifies with the name Kennedy. His Saturday morning service which will see the likes of President Obama, President Carter (who beat Kennedy in 1980), President Clinton, both Bush presidents and Senator McCain, while not quite the spectacle of Princess Diana's in England, will have that same feel as if the country has lost a son. A void that once was just filled with the next brother in such a great line of a great family, cannot be filled again.
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The country goes on, however, and news pours in. First, I've just decided to use the blog for some serious sports analysis starting next week. Look for football updates and such as the season goes on. Some of you know that I tend to only answer questions pertaining to analysis of teams when I am asked them, but hey, I don't work in an athletic department anymore. And no, UW is not going to win 10 games. If you think that you should probably be the football coach at Garfield High School. Anyway, I am excited for it. Maybe, if they can be convinced, the sportswriter Jesse and rabid sports fan Jim and I can all join together and do some sort of blog. Ideas just flowing. Stay tuned.
On to the links:
The teachers in Kent, Wash voted to strike. Unofficially this has to be the fifth or sixth in the last 15 years in Western Washington.
Not sure what the word is for this move by Ohio State. Classy certainly comes to mind. One of my favorite parts of Washington National's games is the recognition of the military at every game.
And apologies, but due to the fact that just about the entire Homeland Security department just rolled up outside my office - at least 25 SUV's, motorcycles, etc, we're going to postpone further link sharing.
Later.
So if you're like me - and if you are I suggest you see a doctor or do something to right yourself - you slipped into the small conference room in your office for a minute to watch the end of the Mariners game. You actually cut a meeting short in order to do it. And what you saw made you cringe as your Michigan-dominated office celebrated their hometown team breaking the hearts of M's fans.
Okay, maybe a little dramatic, but only a little.
C'mon Kenji, you gotta catch that ball.
M's are now seven games out of the wild card and fading fast, though not as badly as last year.
On to other things while I have a minute.
"There aren't many jobs for gun-toting, unstable women, unless you want to run for Governor of Alaska." - Letterman last night. And check this out. Wish I'd posted this morning Barney Frank's reaction to a woman calling Obama a Nazi:
John Stewart was in rare form. But in all seriousness, Frank did the right thing. These comparisons between Obama and Nazis are ridiculous. They have to be ignored. Nothing good comes from them. Not to mention, as Stewart mentions, Frank is a Jew. So...pretty much wrapped that one up.
Election in Afghanistan. Obama is good with it.
Cash for clunkers is getting junked. Really it's just ending, but hey, you know, trying to sound witty here.
Ted Kennedy wants a faster way to replace himself in the inevitable event that the unthinkable happens...and what do you know, Republicans don't like it.
Did someone join the mile high club publicly?
That is way more exciting than the long email exchange I had with my co-worker today about why my cream cheese got stolen from the fridge. Wish I could copy it here, but really? All I know is that it is someone else's fault - according to her - that I watched her eat my cream cheese.
A black AG indicting a bunch of Mexican drug dealers. Hmmm...think this will bridge the gap between our two cultures? No racism whatsoever. I am serious. But if I were Holder I'd move for a while. At least someone got it right when they blamed this problem on the U.S. having a drug problem.
This is not funny, at all. But I find it somewhat ironic that we have so much trouble convicting famous people, especially athletes, that actually kill people. Yet, despite the pride my co-worker talked about after watching Plaxico Burris make a big TD catch in the SuperBowl, the former receiver pulled a Cheddar Bob and shot himself, leading to gun charges that are going to land him in prison for two years. Like I said, not funny, but it definitely makes you scratch your head.
Usain Bolt needs to sign with the Seahawks Just have him run by people.
I do like that NASCAR is visiting Dems. Also that the President called NASCAR the "American sport", as is the weeklong tailgate that comes before it.
Which reminds me 14 DAYS TIL FOOTBALL!
Holla.
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Okay, maybe a little dramatic, but only a little.
C'mon Kenji, you gotta catch that ball.
M's are now seven games out of the wild card and fading fast, though not as badly as last year.
On to other things while I have a minute.
"There aren't many jobs for gun-toting, unstable women, unless you want to run for Governor of Alaska." - Letterman last night. And check this out. Wish I'd posted this morning Barney Frank's reaction to a woman calling Obama a Nazi:
John Stewart was in rare form. But in all seriousness, Frank did the right thing. These comparisons between Obama and Nazis are ridiculous. They have to be ignored. Nothing good comes from them. Not to mention, as Stewart mentions, Frank is a Jew. So...pretty much wrapped that one up.
Election in Afghanistan. Obama is good with it.
Cash for clunkers is getting junked. Really it's just ending, but hey, you know, trying to sound witty here.
Ted Kennedy wants a faster way to replace himself in the inevitable event that the unthinkable happens...and what do you know, Republicans don't like it.
Did someone join the mile high club publicly?
That is way more exciting than the long email exchange I had with my co-worker today about why my cream cheese got stolen from the fridge. Wish I could copy it here, but really? All I know is that it is someone else's fault - according to her - that I watched her eat my cream cheese.
A black AG indicting a bunch of Mexican drug dealers. Hmmm...think this will bridge the gap between our two cultures? No racism whatsoever. I am serious. But if I were Holder I'd move for a while. At least someone got it right when they blamed this problem on the U.S. having a drug problem.
This is not funny, at all. But I find it somewhat ironic that we have so much trouble convicting famous people, especially athletes, that actually kill people. Yet, despite the pride my co-worker talked about after watching Plaxico Burris make a big TD catch in the SuperBowl, the former receiver pulled a Cheddar Bob and shot himself, leading to gun charges that are going to land him in prison for two years. Like I said, not funny, but it definitely makes you scratch your head.
Usain Bolt needs to sign with the Seahawks Just have him run by people.
I do like that NASCAR is visiting Dems. Also that the President called NASCAR the "American sport", as is the weeklong tailgate that comes before it.
Which reminds me 14 DAYS TIL FOOTBALL!
Holla.
Good morning y'all. It's primary day in Washington State. Yes I voted yesterday and yes I voted for Robert Rosencrantz, father of Zack and all around good guy.
Quick update on stuff I'm doing. Well, that wouldn't be so quick as I am now doing work for my program (Heat Is On), Communications and Policy and Lobbying. It is busy, but I love it. Yesterday I did all of my normal research, reading several newspapers and other links I am sent. Then I spent some time on the phone with newspapers setting up an ad buy. Had a couple of staff meetings. It is clear that things are picking up a little bit. Today I will be up on the Hill in the afternoon. Maybe I'll sneak a workout in before trivia...
Back to the stories from yesterday. The Mariners did indeed sign Dustin Ackley. This was not really a surprise, as the story says, but still a great success for the Mariners.
The bigger surprise is that the Nationals got Steven Strasburg to sign as well last night. This is obviously a very big deal. Washington had back-to-back number one picks and was in danger of not signing that pick for the second year in a row. Furthermore, the organization was in danger of not signing a can't-miss kid that instantly is the most recognizable face of the franchise. Make no mistake about it - right now this is huge for for what is currently the worst team, and organization in baseball.
More:
This is long, but an incredible article. If I had more time I'd write a post about it. Maybe later today along with something about healthcare (I am formulating that as we speak, with sticky notes of links - and some John Stewart). Hate speech and political speech have always been separated by a fine line in this country. Near the end when he talks about stealing the line about replenishing the tree of liberty with blood, it reminds me of another person who said that revolutions are not peaceful, they are bloody - Malcolm X.
Follow that up with this story about race and law in Carolina.
Some interesting comments about the future of Jake Locker with the Angels.
This what I meant when I said the NFL isn't that bad. Count on Stephon Marbury. While you're on that page, scroll down to the bottom and check out the video of the end of the Giants-Panthers game from last night. Wild.
Abdelbasset Ali al-Megrahi, convicted of the Lockerbie bombing may be released.
CHECK YOUR CREDIT! That was not an ad. Seriously. Check it.
Project Hurricane Bill, the first of the season.
Hard to ignore H1N1 again, now that I personally know people that have had it. I'm fine. For now.
Many fear gun carriers won't be so peaceful around Obama at some point.
Look for more today if I can get some time.
Stay Classy.
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Quick update on stuff I'm doing. Well, that wouldn't be so quick as I am now doing work for my program (Heat Is On), Communications and Policy and Lobbying. It is busy, but I love it. Yesterday I did all of my normal research, reading several newspapers and other links I am sent. Then I spent some time on the phone with newspapers setting up an ad buy. Had a couple of staff meetings. It is clear that things are picking up a little bit. Today I will be up on the Hill in the afternoon. Maybe I'll sneak a workout in before trivia...
Back to the stories from yesterday. The Mariners did indeed sign Dustin Ackley. This was not really a surprise, as the story says, but still a great success for the Mariners.
The bigger surprise is that the Nationals got Steven Strasburg to sign as well last night. This is obviously a very big deal. Washington had back-to-back number one picks and was in danger of not signing that pick for the second year in a row. Furthermore, the organization was in danger of not signing a can't-miss kid that instantly is the most recognizable face of the franchise. Make no mistake about it - right now this is huge for for what is currently the worst team, and organization in baseball.
More:
This is long, but an incredible article. If I had more time I'd write a post about it. Maybe later today along with something about healthcare (I am formulating that as we speak, with sticky notes of links - and some John Stewart). Hate speech and political speech have always been separated by a fine line in this country. Near the end when he talks about stealing the line about replenishing the tree of liberty with blood, it reminds me of another person who said that revolutions are not peaceful, they are bloody - Malcolm X.
Follow that up with this story about race and law in Carolina.
Some interesting comments about the future of Jake Locker with the Angels.
This what I meant when I said the NFL isn't that bad. Count on Stephon Marbury. While you're on that page, scroll down to the bottom and check out the video of the end of the Giants-Panthers game from last night. Wild.
Abdelbasset Ali al-Megrahi, convicted of the Lockerbie bombing may be released.
CHECK YOUR CREDIT! That was not an ad. Seriously. Check it.
Project Hurricane Bill, the first of the season.
Hard to ignore H1N1 again, now that I personally know people that have had it. I'm fine. For now.
Many fear gun carriers won't be so peaceful around Obama at some point.
Look for more today if I can get some time.
Stay Classy.