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  • Finding Ways to Lose

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    Walking into handbell practice last night, someone asked me if I was feeling a bit down since I was wearing my Titans' sweatshirt. I replied that I was feeling a bit depressed to which the reply came, "Well, at least you can be happy the Saints won today and are'" [...]
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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 1:30pm EST
    by Michael

  • Legen...wait for it...dary

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    One of the local sports call in shows is conducting a survey on the top ten sports moments of the last decade in Music City.

    A new entry to that list was made today with the 99-yard drive led by Vince Young to give the once-left-for-dead Tennessee Titans a [...]
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    Posted: November 29, 2009, 7:38pm EST
    by Michael

  • Vols 30, Wildcats 24 (OT) Haiku

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    Win streak continues
    Hardesty in overtime
    Twenty five straight!

    As Crompton completed a long pass in overtime tonight, setting up a third and four, I said that it was time for Montario Hardesty to step up and provide the cap to the Vols' game against Kentucky.

    One play' [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2009, 10:00pm EST
    by Michael

  • UT vs UK Haiku

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    Win streak on the line
    No losses since '84
    Vols need solid win' [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2009, 3:49pm EST
    by Michael

  • Voils 31, Vandy 16

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    You know, it's difficult to win a game when you're playing against 11 guys and the officiating crew.

    The refs tried their best tonight to give Vandy some points, but thankfully two things happened. One is the defense stepped up time and again and the other is Vandy remembered' [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 9:34pm EST
    by Michael

  • UT vs Vanderbilt Hiaku

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    In-state rivalry
    Win would make Vandy's season
    Commodore bowl game [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:46pm EST
    by Michael

  • Well, that was a big disappointment

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    To say that today's output by the Vols was a huge disappointment would be a huge understatement.

    Our defense looked incredibly ordinary, our offense couldn't get it done and our kicker (once again) had a kick blocked.

    Seriously...do we not have another option besides Daniel Lincoln?!? Surely UT [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 2:29pm EST
    by Michael

  • It's Time... (UT vs Ole Miss edition)

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    We've had a lot of close calls on the road this year and we're playing better.

    It's time for the Vols to turn the corner and win a road game.

    It's time to qualify for a bowl game.

    It's time to put aside the distraction of three' [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 10:48am EST
    by Michael

  • And we're the lead story on Sports Center...

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    There are good reasons to be the lead story on Sports Center.

    Today's news about the UT football program, unfortunately, wasn't one of them.

    For those of you who've missed the story, three of our highly touted freshman players--Nu'Keese Richardson, Janzen Jackson and Mike Edwards--were arrested last evening [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:56pm EST
    by Michael

  • UT vs Memphis Haiku (Pre-Game)

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    Homecoming weekend
    Time to start a winning streak
    No looking ahead [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:09pm EST
    by Michael

  • Does the Punishment Fit the Crime?

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    It's been fascinating to follow the reaction to Brandon Spikes' attempted eye gouge on Georgia's Washaun Ealey during Saturday's Georgia vs. Florida game.

    After the video footage of Spikes made it way to U-Tube, you knew it was only a matter of time until it blew up into a [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:43pm EST
    by Michael

  • Titans 30, Jag 13

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    The Tennessee Titans and Vince Young may not have another game quite like this one for the rest of the season, but for a few hours yesterday afternoon they made us all forget the struggles and woes the team and VY have been through the past couple of years.

    [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:00pm EST
    by Michael

  • Vols 31, South Carolina 13

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    The first five or so minutes of this game went even better than I could have ever hoped. Within five minutes, the Vols defense had created two huge turnovers and the offense cashed them in for touchdowns.

    And yet, even as we went up 21-0 on a fourth [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 6:05am EST
    by Michael

  • UT vs South Carolina Post-Game Haiku

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    Defense dominates
    Offense cashes in early
    No Halloween scare [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 6:03am EST
    by Michael

  • UT vs South Carolina Hiaku (Pre-Game)

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    Spurrier returns
    Who has superior visor?
    Defenses battle [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Bama 12, Vols 10

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    As a Tennessee fan, I enjoy beating Florida, Georgia, Vanderbilt and just about any other SEC opponent.

    But deep down, there's a special place in your heart wants to beat Alabama.

    Add in the drama of the Crimson Tide being number one and that we could be a' [...]
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    Posted: October 25, 2009, 6:33am EDT
    by Michael

  • TV Round-Up: Dollhouse

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    I was really happy when "Dollhouse" got the renewal nod over "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" last season. I thought down the stretch that "Dollhouse" grew into the better show and once we got past the Fox-mandated early episodes, the show settled in, really got comfortable and felt more like [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 4:30pm EDT
    by Michael

  • You Reap What You Sow

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    Earlier this week, Lane Kiffin announced that he'd asked Alabama if the Vols could wear our home orange jerseys for this weekend's big game.

    Not surprisingly, the Tide refused the request.

    We could still wear them, but it will cost us 30 yards in the game--15 yards [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Tennesse vs Alabama Hiaku (Pre-Game)

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    Border war contest
    Traditional rivalry
    Rarely gets better

    Dam the Crimson Tide
    Beating Bama makes season
    Huge road test for Vols [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • A long Sunday afternoon

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    As I sit here, watching the biggest jackass of an NFL coach run up the score on the Titans, I find myself pondering something.

    Earlier today, the Redskins went out and for the fourth time in as many weeks gave a winless team their first win of the year. [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 4:54pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT Open Date Haiku

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    Vols off this weekend
    Plethora of big games
    Not as interested

    Can't lose to open date
    Extra time to get ready
    For the Crimson Tide' [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:43am EDT
    by Michael

  • TV Round-Up

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    It's been a while since I've done one of these...and while I won't do an episode-by-episode commentary on the shows I talk about here, I will offer SPOILERS for all the episodes aired this season. So, if you haven't seen them all, turn back now.

    Flash Forward
    When I [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
    by Michael

  • It's a great day to beat UGA

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    In the 90's, the Vols would come out early in the season, struggle a bit against their opponents but then put it all together for a complete game against the University of Georgia. In fact, for a long period of time, the Vols simply owned the Dawgs, no matter where' [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 7:07pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT vs Georgia Haiku (Postgame)

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    Vols dominate game
    Georgia sent to the Dawg House
    Rocky Top rejoices [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2009, 2:52pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Vols vs Georgia Haiku (Pre-Game)

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    Bulldogs come to visit
    Smokey is the real big dog
    Time for a big win [...]
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    Posted: October 09, 2009, 9:43am EDT
    by Michael

  • The Changing Landscape

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    Is it just me or does anyone else find it interesting that the first two coaches to play in the BCS title game have both been on the hot seat the past two seasons. Last year, it was the debacle season that led to Phil Fulmer being replaced at Tennessee [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • It Must Be Contagious

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    I think our state needs to be quarantined.

    It appears that receivers for three football teams in the state are allergic to catching the football.

    It's been painfully evident in the Vols and Titans game I've seen over the past few weekends and it showed up for [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 12:43pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT vs Auburn Post-Game Haiku

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    Vols fail big home test
    Offense can't get it in gear
    Looking like '08 [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Dear Auburn

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    Dear Auburn players and coaches,

    I understand that your team wanted to do a road version of your Tiger walk into Neyland Stadium this evening.

    All I have to say is--seriously?!? Would you like us to let your eagle fly around the stadium before the game as [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 3:43pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Murfreesboro Half Marathon -- I Did It!

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    About six months ago, I participated in and completed the indoor triathlon at the North Rutherford YMCA. After placing second in my group, I decided I want to look ahead and find another, different kind of physical fitness challenge for myself.

    After some pondering, I decided to take on [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT vs Auburn Haiku

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    Tigers are hot team
    Cool them off on Rocky Top
    First SEC win? [...]
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    Posted: October 01, 2009, 7:44pm EDT
    by Michael

  • What Makes a Fan?

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    On this morning's episode of Rick and Bubba, the guys interviewed Jason Spires. Spires is a passionate fan for the Alabama Crimson Tide, the L.A. Dodgers and the L.A. Lakers but has found himself missing one aspect of the rabid fandom in his life--an NFL team. So, he decided he'd' [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • My NFL Teams Hiaku

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    Redskins embarrass
    Titans fumble chances away
    Could be long year

    I don't think the Titans are as bad as an 0-3 record would indicate but we've still got some huge, glaring issues on special teams and in the secondary. That and the fact that Kerry Collins couldn't connect on' [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Vols vs Ohio Haiku

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    Rocky Top happy
    Vols get ugly win at home
    Too close for comfort [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT 34, Ohio 23

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    The bad habit the Vols have of playing up or down to their level of competition seems to be rearing its ugly head yet again.

    After dominating Western Kentucky, the Vols have fallen back into old bad habits. It was apparent against UCLA and it was painfully apparent tonight [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Will Someone Tell Them They Don't Play Again Until Next Year

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    So, the Vols went down to the Swamp over the weekend and weren't embarrassed on national television.

    When you're the underdog by 29 and a half points and you only lose by ten, I guess you take the moral victories where you can.

    Watching the game unfold Saturday, [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • On Rocky Top by Clay Travis

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    Today's comments by former football coach Phil Fulmer, indicating that he's still upset about how he was let go as the head coach of the Vols last year, got me to thinking about a book I read recently. One that detailed everything that happened last season.

    [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 3:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Tennessee vs. Florida Haikus

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    Coaches posturing
    Ambush waits in the Swamp
    2001 repeat?

    Kiffin promised win
    Will Vols deliver in the Swamp
    Please sack Tebow

    Florida ready
    Can UT offer first true test?
    Let's try Stevens [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT vs UCLA Post-Game Haiku

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    Crompton regresses
    Hardesty one yard short
    Too many turnovers [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 9:29pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UCLA 19, Tennessee 15

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    I've been sitting here, trying to figure out which is the more frustrating experience--opening the season with a loss to UCLA last year before having a romp at home or starting out with a romp at home before losing to UCLA.

    Either way, I don't have a good feeling [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Patriot Day 2009

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    Eight years ago today, the world changed.

    We all recall where we were that day when we first heard the news of what was unfolding in New York, Washington D.C. and at a field in Pennsylvania.

    I can clearly recall the fear, the anger and the sense of [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Steelers 13, Titans 10 (OT)

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    Watching the opening game of the NFL season last night, pitting the Steelers against the Titans, it was just a luxury to see a game that mattered after what seemed like an eternity of pre-season games.

    Unfortunately, the Titans came up a bit short in this one, leaving six [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 6:57am EDT
    by Michael

  • "More Than Just Books"

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    An article in yesterday's Daily News Journal caught my eye--it's about how the Linebaugh Library system is adding gaming consoles in an attempt to make the libraries social hubs for the community. I had heard rumblings about this plan before the article came out and I have to admit [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 4:30pm EDT
    by Michael

  • UT vs UCLA Haiku

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    Redemption time
    Bruins come to Rocky Top
    Vols will be ready [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 1:15pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Can't We Savor It A Bit?

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    I've noticed a lot of "professional" sports observers who, in discussing Tennessee's victory over Western Kentucky Saturday keeping adding the caveat, "Yes, but it's only Western Kentucky."

    Or something along those lines.

    I can understand that there's reason for guarded optimism and that any predictions of an' [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Tennessee 63, WKU 7

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    The Kiffin era is 1-0.

    After a rocky first quarter in which it looked like both the defensive intensity and the offensive woes from last year had carried over, things got settle down in the second quarter and it was all downhill from there. Thankfully, the Hilltoppers weren't able' [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 2:32pm EDT
    by Michael

  • It's Time: Will Return

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    From this morning's Chattanooga Times Free-Press:

    [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 4:28am EDT
    by Michael

  • It's Time: The Greatest Moment in Sports

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    You can talk about all the traditions that other schools have and all their various ways they open a game or bring their team onto the field.

    But none of them can even come close to the Vols running through the T at the start of each home [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2009, 7:35pm EDT
    by Michael

  • It's Time: Tenn vs. Western Kentucky Haiku

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    New era begins
    Time to take back Rocky Top
    Fans optimistic [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 7:46pm EDT
    by Michael

  • It's Time: The Most Wonderful Week of the Year

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    Every year during "Bowl Week," ESPN runs promos including the holiday song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

    And while I can understand the use of the holiday song close to the holiday season, part of me thinks that this week, leading up to the college football [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 1:15pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Titans Pre-Season (So Far)

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    I'm guessing the Titans got some kind of memo from Fox saying it would be OK to not really bring the team along for last night's game and instead, allow Fox to gush about the latest cathedral to Jerry Jones' ego in Dallas.

    Because from what I saw, the [...]
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    Posted: August 22, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Why Don't They Show This Classic Game?

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    Since it appears CSS is only showing six classic college football games this year, I had to seek out some vintage UT footage myself via the wonder that is YouTube.

    And one of the first segments I found was the fumble and drive in the 1998 Arkansas game...if you're' [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 2:13pm EDT
    by Michael

  • NCAA Violations

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    It must be terrible to be a Memphis fan.

    You've lost your coach to Kentucky and then when you looked for a replacement, no one would take the job. You've been an elite team in college basketball the past couple of years, but there's always that caveat added that [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Brett Favre's Back...

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    Brett Favre is returning to football three weeks after he told everyone he was done.

    Apparently not to much.

    Rick and Bubba replayed the interview he did with them after he announced his retirement a few weeks ago. In it, Favre says his youngest daughter told him she [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 1:10pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Random Sports Thoughts

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    Not really enough for a full post, but some random thoughts from the past couple of days in the world of sport.

    Got an e-mail today asking me to go to a poll and answer whether or not Michael Vick should be forgiven. I'll agree that what he did' [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Everyone Has Facebook Now

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    I was thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when I got a friend request from my great uncle on Facebook.

    I clicked on the link, verified it was him and accepted the request.

    Which I think it just goes to show that everybody and their uncle [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Why It Stinks to be a Bills Fan (At Least When They Play the Titans)

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    You almost have to feel sorry for the Buffalo Bills and their fans. They were good enough to reach the Super Bowl four years in row yet never win it.

    Then, ten years ago they were the other team in the Music City Miracle. (You can see it below, [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 7:27pm EDT
    by Michael

  • It Still Brings a Tear To My Eye.

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    UT vs Bama, 1995.

    Vols had a long losing streak to Bama, but this was the year.

    Peyton Manning to Joey Kent on the first play set the tone for the entire game. Vols dominate Bama in their home stadium and start our own winning streak over the [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 7:23pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Family, Friends and Fun

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    This weekend was my annual family reunion, an event I look forward to each year.

    For those of you who don't know, it's a weekend full of catching up with the family, eating a lot of really good food and just having an all-around good time. Each year, I' [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Drinking the Kool-Aid

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    So, I went out of town on vacation last week and upon returning I found out that 106.7 the Fan is no more. Apparently, they decided to change formats last week from national sports-talk from ESPN to mindless top 40 hits. Looks like I've got an open pre-set on my' [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman: Steep Canyon Rangers, The Dan Tymenski Band

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    This week's concert was the best of the series, largely thanks to the performance of one of my favorites, The Steep Canyon Rangers. I'd put them just behind Cherryholmes and Dailey and Vincent as my three favorite bluegrass groups.

    They were high energy, fun and each band member got' [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 12:11pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Saint Tebow

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    It's not even football season yet and the continuing saint-ifciation of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has begun in earnest.

    Driving around last weekend, ESPN's Freddy Coleman was gushing about how this upcoming season would be the greatest in all of college football history because Tebow was back along with [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 4:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • More Unrelenting Coverage

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    A couple of weeks ago, I wondered what could possibly be more annoying than the unrelenting coverage of whether or not Brett Favre will play another season in the NFL.

    I've found out...

    The unrelenting coverage of when Michael Vick will be allowed to play again in the' [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 1:46pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Bluegrass at the Ryman: Ralph Stanley, Jim Lauderdale

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    It's always interesting to get to hear one of the "legends" of a genre in concert. I'd heard Ralph Stanley perform last year and really enjoyed the show. His old-fashioned, "back woods" blue-grass music is some I really enjoyed, though I was really only familiar with his work from the' [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Bluegrass at the Ryman: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Bobby Oscbourne and the Rocky Top Express, Next Big Thing

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    Thursday evening, I heard the third in this years "Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman" series for the year. It was the return of one of my favorites, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage along with Bobby Osbourne and the Rocky Top Express and new group, Next Big Thing.

    Starting the [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Rembering Steve McNair

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    I was stunned yesterday to get a news alert, informing me of the death of former Titans' quarterback, Steve McNair. And I'm sure in the days and weeks ahead, as the story continues to unfold, we'll get more details that we ever wanted to know about McNair and the woman' [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 7:22am EDT
    by Michael

  • Here's Something I Never Thought I'd Say...

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    So, it turns out I'm actually missing jogging/running.

    I've been in a walking cast the past five or so week with a stress fracture in one of the toes of my left foot. And while I can still swim and use the exercise bike, that's put a damper on [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Bluegrass at the Ryman: Doyle Lawson, Michael Cleveland

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    It's that time of year--time for another series of bluegrass concerts at the Ryman.

    Now, I have to admit that I wasn't really all that thrilled about last night's opening act of Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper. I heard them a few weeks ago when they opened for Cherryholmes' [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 4:01pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Things That Make You Go "Ewwww!"

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    It's that time of year when the pool is packed with people, all of them enjoying a refreshing dip in the water to combat the heat of another hot Tennessee summer.

    As a person who swims laps on a regular basis, some of the excitement of being at the [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by Michael

  • I Think It Says It All...

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    Saw this t-shirt over at Jinx. Pure genius! It really says all it, summing up exactly why "Buffy" is awesome and "Twilight" stinks....

    [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2009, 5:30pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Summer Repeats

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    I'd love to know the logic on how CSS picks games to repeat in the summer.

    I say this because they've got their Tennessee showcase and tuning in today, it was the UT vs Florida game from 2006, which is great for about three-quarters and ends with the Vols [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2009, 8:06pm EDT
    by Michael

  • Vince Talks

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    So, Vince Young sat down for an interview with ESPN, talking about all the stuff that's happened since he came to the Titans and the booing incident last season. (I was at the game and can tell you my boo came from frustration with him for not executing on the [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 7:48pm EDT
    by Michael

  • "30 Rock" = "The Muppet Show"

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    Genius...pure and total genius.

    How "30 Rock" is a Rip-off of "The Muppet Show."

    Love it! [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 1:22pm EDT

  • Rick and Bubba Are Coming!

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    While the economy has curtailed a full-scaled book tour for the self-proclaimed two sexiest fat men alive, that doesn't mean Nashville is losing out on our yearly visit by radio show hosts Rick and Bubba. Thanks to the good folks at WLAC stepping up' [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 7:03am EDT

  • Bluegrass in a Cavern

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    One of my favorite bands (bluegrass or otherwise), Cherryholmes, gave a concert yesterday at Cumberland Caverns.

    So, what's the big deal, you ask. Well, this concert was performed in an underground cave.

    And it was, as usual with Cherryholmes, fantastic. This is the third time I've [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 6:53am EDT

  • We Lead In Depression...and I Know Why

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    The Associated Press has a report that Tennessee has the highest rate of depression in the nation.

    Not surprising really with the Vols going 6-7 in football, the UT men and women bowing out in the first round of the NCAA tourney and the Titans fumbling away their [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 8:44pm EDT

  • Put a Sock In It

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    One of the local radio stations has a weekly segment called "Put a Sock In It," devoted to telling sports-figures and fans when it's time to "sit down and be quiet." I've never called into the segment, but this week I'm tempted to do so for a couple of reasons.[...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 1:15pm EDT

  • This is change I can get behind!

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    God bless you, Steven Moffatt!

    The incoming producer is taking "Doctor Who" old school next year with the return of the current Doctor's face to the opening credits.

    If there was one thing that disappointed me about the revived "Doctor Who" it was the lack' [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 4:30pm EDT

  • Well, at least it qualifies as a classic...

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    I was flipping stations last night when I stumbled across the start of "Ghostbusters" on AMC.

    And not just a showing of the film, but a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the movie.

    The thing is, I clearly recall going to see "Ghostbusters" in the theater. [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 2:30pm EDT

  • Can We Just Make the Remakes Stop?

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    You may have heard that they're doing a remake of "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" for the big-screen. Normally, this news would send me into spasms of joy because I love "Buffy."

    However, I can't get excited or behind this new project--and not because it won't be a continuation' [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 1:33pm EDT

  • "Star Trek" (2009)

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    For years, we've wondered what a big-screen, big-budget version of "Star Trek" would look like. With the latest installment in the long-running franchise, we can now say the answer is, "spectacular."

    Of course, if you want to see a visually stunning piece of film-making that doesn't quite capture [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 6:09am EDT

  • Lunch Cards

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    At the check-out in Barnes and Nobel the other day, I noticed a basket full of packages of small business-card sized cards called "Mom Cares" (or something like that). It was a collection of about 20 or so cards to drop into your kid's lunch box or lunch sack to' [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 7:59pm EDT

  • Rethink Church

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    A couple of reports about my denomination, the United Methodist Church, launching a new four-year campaign to appeal to young adults caught my attention earlier this week. From what I've read and by exploring the new website that is one facet of reaching out to people who' [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 7:38pm EDT

  • Random Updates

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    Having completed the triathlon a few weeks ago, I now find myself looking toward the next challenge. I've decided that for my next physical fitness challenge, I'm going to try the Murfreesboro Half-Marathon in October. I've got a running training schedule and am working on the playlist for my .mp3' [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 2:33pm EDT

  • Today was the day...

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    After spending the last couple of months preparing, today was the big day. I participated in the indoor triathlon at YMCA.

    Since this was first triathlon, I was assigned to the beginnings group for male participants. I had a couple of goals I'd set out for myself going into' [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2009, 3:39pm EDT

  • The Apocolypse Is Upon Us

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    The Lady Vols stumble (badly) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

    For the first time ever, the Sweet 16 will happen with the Pat Summit and the Lady Vols.

    I may need to study Revelation a bit more closely, but it seems to me that this [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 6:54am EDT

  • TV Round-Up: Battlestar Galactica

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    Daybreak
    "All this has happened before and will happen again..."

    Viewed as three-hour finale, "Daybreak" is a nice coda to one of the great series in TV history. Was it perfect? No, not so much. But it did give us answers to a lot of questions and attempted to [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2009, 10:38am EDT

  • One and done

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    Am I disappointed by the Vols being one and done in the NCAA tournament this year? Yes.

    Am I losing faith in the team and Bruce Pearl like a lot of people I heard on a certain sports call in show this afternoon? No.

    I still think the [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 7:17pm EDT

  • Strolling through the city

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    Part of my daily commute is a short hike up the hill and across several busy streets to get to my office. For the most part, the walk is usually fairly unevenful and can actually be kind of pleasant depending on the weather. (Walking in freezing cold as the wind [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 2:35pm EDT

  • TV Round-Up

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    Dollhouse: "Stage Fright," "Grey Hour," "True Believer"
    I'm still watching "Dollhouse" but a lot of that is out of my blind loyalty to Joss Whedon. And the feeling that this show is just on the cusp of getting a whole lot better.

    The past couple of weeks, I've been [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2009, 3:15pm EDT

  • Drama in Denver

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    During the 2006 NFL Draft, a lot of debate on Nashville airwaves centered on who the Titans should pick at quarterback. Some people wanted Vince Young, some people wanted Matt Leinert and some wanted to draft hometown man, Jay Cutler.

    We all know how history played out and while [...]
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    Posted: March 16, 2009, 1:09pm EDT

  • So close, yet so far...

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    After two great games in the SEC tourney, the Vols picked the wrong time to go cold this afternoon, denying us our first SEC Tournament Championship in 30 years.

    It was a terribly frustrating game to watch, especially given how the Vols just came out and took apart Alabama [...]
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    Posted: March 15, 2009, 3:28pm EDT

  • Meeting the neighbors

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    I've posted before about the various people who will, occasionally, wander by my door in the middle of the afternoon, all claiming to be part of some kind of contest for their school.

    Well, it's happened again but this time it seemed a bit stranger.

    To [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2009, 7:56pm EDT

  • New "Trek" Trailer with Original "Trek" Footage

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    The final trailer for the upcoming "Star Trek" movie hit theaters and the Internet this weekend, finally giving us some clue as to what we can expect from the upcoming film.

    I'll admit I am cautiously optimistic about the movie. I want to embrace it, but based on statements' [...]
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    Posted: March 10, 2009, 2:00pm EDT

  • Random Thoughts

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    Not really enough for a full post, but some things on my mind lately....
    A half-court shot heaved up in desparatation as time expires that goes in and scores the game-winning bucket is a great thing...unless you're pulling for the other team. It happened yesterday in the UT vs Alabama' [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 1:00pm EDT

  • Just say no to T.O.

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    ESPN is all a-buzz with talk about the Cowboys cutting T.O.

    All I can say is, I guess it shows you what you have to do for the Cowboys to cut you. You can be a drug addict, have run-ins with the law and be a pretty disreputable [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2009, 8:36am EST

  • Farewell, Albert Haynesworth

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    When it was rumored that Dan "I Love to Assemble a Fantasy Football Team" Snyder was moving money around after talking to Albert Haynesworth's agent last weekend, I figured we'd seen the last of Big Albert in a Titans' uniform.

    I've heard a lot of debate over the [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2009, 6:49am EST

  • TV Round-Up

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    Battlestar Galactica: "No Exit," "Deadlock"
    After the sheer greatness that was the mutiny two-parter, I guess there had to be a bit of a letdown. It's not that these episodes were bad, but compared to scenes of Adama taking back the ship and Roslin swearing unholy vengeance on Zarak, it' [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 5:02pm EST

  • I'm Living a Resource-Inefficient Lifestyle

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    Next time you wonder who to blame for global warming, just think of me. According to Australian senator Steve Fielding, my being divorced and living alone means I'm sending the planet to hell in a handbasket at an alarming rate.

    "Staying married is better for the planet because divorce'" [...]

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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 3:42pm EST

  • TV Round-Up: Short Thoughts

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    I'm a bit behind on the TV Round-Ups, so I thought I'd do some short, sweet and to the point posts about some of the shows I usually comment on and some that I don't.

    House
    Not a show I usually comment on simply because it's pretty much [...]
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    Posted: February 25, 2009, 1:48pm EST
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