Wings Win

The Red Wings won in a 3-0 shutout by Chris Osgood (Is this 2008 or 1998?) to take their series against the Nashville Predators 4 games to 2. I wanted to watch at least some of this game, but couldn't find it on anywhere. I could, however, watch an early '90s football game between USC and Washington. Go figure. Anyway, it seems pretty difficult to even find much hockey coverage. Most of what I see is notes in the Detroit News. Are people in Detroit following the Wings?

Monkey Torture

"Darth Vader aesthetics and a ninja’s reputation."

The F-117A Nighthawk is one of the most unique aircraft ever to take to the skies, and perhaps the most recognizable. On Monday it will retire to the history books and museums after a farewell ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base. The Air Force Times has an excellent article up on the development and history of the F-117A. It's a great read if you're interested in military technology, or if (like me) you read books about the F-117A while growing up and thought it was just too cool to be real. (Hat tip: Danger Room)

Shaken

So, did anyone actually feel the earthquake this morning? I was awake and should have been able to, but I didn't.

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Did everyone realize a remake of Prom Night came out last weekend? Tell me someone saw it. I suppose we could all wait for the DVD release and watch it at Danny and Shirley's.

More Cowbell

After the last post, I think this is required:

"Less Cowbell"

I read this post at The Corner by Rich Lowry and thought: "I know exactly how he feels." I've often nursed revenge fantasies against those idiots in the stands (or in class) despite my best efforts not to. Sigh. Sporting events would be much more fun it wasn't for all those other people.

0fer

I don't have much to write right now, but thought something needed to be posted...our record is still worse than Daniels...0-3. We lost to Brown City tonight at home: 0-3 and 0-10. Yeah, shut out on our own diamond. We lost to Caro two weeks ago 6-9. But, we tied 2-2 in the second game after 5 innings and darkness. Most times I wouldn't settle for a tie, but in this case, that tie keeps us from being 0-4.

Strange

I'm watching the Tiger-White Sox game on WGN and the commentators are talking about the Nintendo DS almost as much as they are about the game. Apparently A.J. Pierzynski had one at spring training and played one of the quick recognition games, now he's off to a fast start. One of the commentators also owns one. Strange, but it certainly shows how Nintendo is appealing to those outside the usual demographic.

Who's on first?

Non-Core

You want to know why GM and the rest of the Big Three are having financial difficulties? Here's one reason: they were paying (and still are) $28/hour to the guys who drove the finished vehicles around. That's $58,240 a year (before taxes, assuming no OT) for driving tiny distances. Material movement (fork truck drivers) were making the same. After reading this, I don't understand how GM and the rest didn't fold a long time ago.

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Who is Clete Thomas and how is he batting .476? I know he's under the minimum to be considered among the league leaders, but that's still pretty impressive, right?

"He was delicious."

It's On!

The world puts up with a lot of things from communist (or wannabe communist) dictators like Hugo Chavez: nationalizing industries, torturing dissidents, etc. But banning The Simpsons? Enough playing around, let's just nuke the bastard.

More Thanks

So, the MHSAA has all but declared bankruptcy. I can barely articulate how angry this makes me. For one thing, the MHSAA was defending the position that the people of Michigan actually favored and preferred, but the law (an ass) decided the other way. Then, an attorney who "volunteered" her time is now going to get paid the bulk of the money. What kind of vounteer demands payment after successfully volunteering? Sure, I'll mow your lawn for free, but only if I do bad job. If it looks good, pay me. I've been a supporter of girls' sports as the HS level, but, frankly, I really hope they suffer in Michigan now.

Finally

It only took the supposedly World Series contender Tigers 8 games to get their first win. I think I can let that slide if the go on a 20-game win streak. And crush the Royals.

Alive

Mirror, Mirror

Thanks A Lot

Hey, remember those moms who sued the MHSAA and ruined Michigan high school sports? A judge just ruled that the MHSAA owes them $7.4 million. The MHSAA only has assets of about $6 million. So, in addition to screwing up HS sports they might now destroy the body that administrates the entire enterprise. If Michigan lost a season of volleyball, could these moms be sued by other moms? It would serve them right.

Wood-Grained Glory

I haven't seen much in the way of April Fool's humor yet today, but this page from XBox Live was pretty good. Who wouldn't want a wood-grained XBox?