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Jersey Swaps, a Ritual That Comes With a Story – NYTimes.com

July 7, 2010

The exchanging of jerseys at the end of a soccer match is a longtime ritual that is well established in the sport, even as it has evolved. With each swap — like the ones that take place after games in this World Cup — there is usually a story. Often the tales are personal, speaking [...]

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You can tell a man from what he has to say

February 19, 2009

Smiling as the shit comes down You can tell a man from what he has to say Everything gets turned around And I will risk my neck again, again You can take me where you will Up the creek and through the mill All the things you cant explain Four seasons in one day – [...]

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Hyundai Sante Fe

February 8, 2009

Last week I managed to completely shock my parents and purchase a new vehicle – my first SUV – the Hyundai Sante Fe. After nearly a week of driving the vehicle, I can say that I’m quite happy with it. It’s a “midsize” SUV so it’s not overly huge – gets reasonably good gas mileage, [...]

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I, too, sing America

August 30, 2008

I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They’ll see how beautiful I am [...]

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Randy Pausch, 1960 – 2008

July 26, 2008

I can only hope that I can live my life with the same amount of courage in which you faced the end of your own…. Other coverage: TechMeme, CMU News.

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RIP, John Spencer

December 16, 2005

CNN is reporting that John Spencer has died: John Spencer, who played a dedicated politico on “The West Wing” who survived a serious illness to run for vice president, died of a heart attack Friday, his publicist said. Spencer, 58, died at a Los Angeles hospital, said publicist Ron Hofmann. He would have been 59 [...]

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Friday Scotch

December 2, 2005
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Cheers! And to new beginnings..

November 11, 2005

A good friend of mine quit her job a few weeks ago – today was her last day. She’s had a shitty experience the last few years. Working for an asshat of a supervisor, she finally amassed enough clientele in the graphic design and web business to walk away. And walk away she has. So [...]

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